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Power steering dipstick
[SV38700( E )08/91]
quarter page art:0020387-A
Power steering reservoir
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[SV38800( ALL)07/94]
5. If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid
in small amounts, continuously checking the
level, until you reach the FULL HOT range.
Do not overfill.
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[SV38850( ALL)03/95]
6. When you are finished, put the dipstick back
in and make sure that it fits snugly.
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[SV38855( ALL)02/95]
If you check the power steering fluid when it is
cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the FULL
COLD range on the dipstick. The reading will
only be accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately50ÊF to 85ÊF (10ÊC to 30ÊC).
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4. Check the fluid level in the power steering
fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be
between the MIN and MAX lines on the side
of the reservoir.
[SV38880( E)10/95]
5. If the power steering fluid is below the MIN
mark, add fluid in small amounts until the
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on
the side of the reservoir.
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Power steering reservoir
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[SV38895( E)10/95]
If you check the power steering fluid when it is
cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the MIN
on the reservoir. The reading will only be
accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately50ÊF to 85ÊF (10ÊC to 30ÊC).
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Use only power steering fluid that:
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q
meets Ford's Specification, such as MerconH
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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[SV39200( ALL)01/95]
If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive
your vehicle for a long period of time before
adding fluid. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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NOTE: Do not turn the steering wheel of your
vehicle with the engine off. It could
force power steering fluid out from the
reservoir cap or in extreme cases, it
could unseat the cap.
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Fuses, Fuse Links and Circuit
Breakers
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Fuses and circuit breakers protect your vehicle's
electrical system from overloading. If electrical
parts in your vehicle are not working, the
system may have been overloaded and blown a
fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. Before you
replace or repair any electrical parts, check the
appropriate fuses or circuit breakers.
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[SV39700( ALL)10/89]
The following charts tell you which fuses or
circuit breakers protect each electrical part of
your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker
opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that
use that circuit will not work.
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[SV39800( ALL)06/95]
Once you have determined which fuses or circuit
breakers to check, follow the procedures under
Checking and replacing fusesorChecking and
replacing circuit breakerslater in this chapter.
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twelve pica chart:0020853-E%*
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
[SV42950( E )02/91]
1. You can access the fuse panel through the
steering column lower opening. Remove the
cover using the quick release fasteners.
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[SV43300( ALL)06/95]
2. On the fuse panel cover, find the number of
the fuse you want to check. The diagram on
the cover tells you where to locate the fuse
on the panel.
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3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if
the metal wire inside is separated. If it is,
the fuse is blown and should be replaced.
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quarter page art:0020405-A
The side view of a fuse
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Index 381
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
rustproofing.............. 10
safety belts............... 28
tail lamps............... 93
upholstery and interior trim...... 141
washing................ 9
wheels................ 319
Climate control system
air conditioning............ 87
heating................ 87
heating onlsystem............ 83
heating only system........... 83
Clock.............156, 173, 189
Cold engine starting............ 59
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 11, 14
Compact disc player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 150, 156
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 150
Console, description........... 147
Controls
instrument panel............ 81
mirrors.............143, 146
power seat.............. 140
steering column............ 99
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 301
checking and adding......... 301
drain and flush............ 306
preparing for storage......... 362
proper solution............ 303
refill capacities............ 353
specifications............. 305
temperature gauge........... 78
Cooling fan............... 280
Crankcase emission filter......... 356
Cruise control (see Speed control).... 106
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 261
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........261, 268
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382 Index
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 81
Daytime running light system....... 93
Defects, reporting............ 266
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....322, 324
engine oil.............. 298
power steering fluid.......... 328
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 258
Dispute Settlement Board........ 262
Doors................. 113
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke . . 326
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 216
heavy load.............. 218
high speed.............. 215
high water.............. 217
slippery roads............ 216
tips for safe driving.......... 214
towing a trailer............ 219
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 339
fuses...............331, 338
operating when the engine is off..... 56
power point outlet.......... 148
Electronic AM radio (see Electronic sound
system)................ 187
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)..... 178
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 190
tuning the radio.....151, 165, 180, 188
warranty and service information.... 193
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 178
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390 Index
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 266
New vehicle break-in........... 8
O
Octane rating.............. 290
Odometer................. 80
Oil filter..............300, 356
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 297
Oil viscosity.............. 297
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 351
Order forms, service information..... 152
Overdrive................ 203
Overseas offices............. 267
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 117
Parking brake
operation............... 212
warning light.............. 69
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 356
PCV valve, specifications......... 356
Power door locks............ 116
Power features
door locks.............. 116
lumbar support............ 141
mirrors..............143, 146
seats................. 140
windows.............123±124
Power point electrical outlet....... 148
Power steering
dipstick............... 328
driving with power steering...... 206
fluid, checking and adding....... 328
fluid, refill capacity.......... 353
fluid, specifications.......... 329
servicing............... 206
Prop rod, hood............. 281
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Index 393
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......... 14
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 14
Side mirrors, adjusting.......... 146
Snow tires and chains.......... 318
Spare tire
changing the tire.........247, 250
conventional spare.......... 247
finding the spare........... 248
removing the spare tire........ 248
Spark plugs, specifications........ 356
Special driving conditions........ 214
Special notice
ambulance conversions......... 5
diesel-powered vehicles......... 6
Specification chart, lubricants....... 357
Speed control
accelerating............. 108
canceling a set speed......... 111
resetting............... 108
resuming a set speed......... 111
tap up/tap down........... 108
when towing a trailer......... 239
Speedometer............... 79
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 58
starting a cold engine.......... 59
starting after a collision......... 63
starting a warm engine......... 60
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 243
Steering, power............. 206
Steering wheel
horn................. 104
locking................ 55
speed controls............ 106
tilting................ 105
Storage compartments
center console............ 147
underseat storage drawer....... 142
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394 Index
Storing your vehicle........... 361
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 74
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 29
T
Tail lamps, cleaning............ 93
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 83
Testing the warning lights......... 58
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 53
Tilt steering wheel............ 105
Tires
changing............... 247
checking the pressure.......310±311
cleaning............... 319
inspection and maintenance...... 311
replacing............... 315
rotating............... 312
snow tires and chains......... 318
spare tire.............247±248
storing your vehicle.......... 363
tire grades.............. 315
treadwear.............. 315
wear bands.............. 315
wheel and tire matching........ 318
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 219
Towing your vehicle........... 258
with a tow truck........... 258
Traction-lok rear axle........216, 312
Trailer Towing............. 219
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 225
safety chains............. 238
trailer brakes............. 238
Transmission
automatic operation........195, 200
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