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unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to
become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized
dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than 1
gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•TheService engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on theService engine soon
indicator, refer to
Warning lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
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Note:Vehicles over 8,500 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) will not have fuel
economy information printed on the EPA window sticker.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed inscheduled maintenance information
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance
informationare essential to the life and performance of your vehicle
and to its emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
WARNING:Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of theService engine soonlight, charging system warning
light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke
or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system
is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust
to enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust
system inspected and repaired immediately.
WARNING:Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
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2. Visually inspect the fluid level.
3. If necessary, add brake fluid from a clean un-opened container until
the level reaches MAX. Do not fill above this line.
4. Use only a brake fluid listed previously (DOT 3 or Super DOT 4
depending on brake system) and that is certified to meet Ford
specifications. Refer toMaintenance product specifications and
capacitiesin this chapter.
WARNING:Carefully read cautionary information on product
label. For MEDICAL EMERGENCY INFORMATION contact a
physician or Poison Control Center immediately; on Ford-Motorcraft
products call: 1-800-959-3673 (FORD). Failure to follow these
instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:Use of any brake fluid other than that indicated for
your brake system will cause permanent damage.
WARNING:Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run
dry. This may cause the brakes to fail.
Brake system fluid should be replaced on a regular basis to maintain
optimum braking performance, especially under heavy-duty driving
conditions such as frequent steep grades or heavy towing loads. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the service interval schedules.
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STEERING LINKAGE LUBRICATION POINTS
There are nine lubrication points on the steering linkage shown as “A”.
Refer toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this
chapter for lubricant type to use.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .......................52
Air cleaner filter ...............118–120
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .......................................95
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..........................52–53
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................57
fluid, adding ............................115
fluid, checking ........................115
fluid, refill capacities ..............121
fluid, specification ..................121
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........121
refill capacities ........................121
B
Battery .........................................93
acid, treating emergencies .......93
jumping a disabled battery ......75
maintenance-free ......................93
replacement, specifications ...120
servicing ....................................93
Brakes ..........................................51
anti-lock ...............................52–53
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................53
fluid, checking and adding ...112,
115
fluid, refill capacities ..............121
fluid, specifications .................121
lubricant specifications ..........121
shift interlock ............................55
Bulbs ............................................17
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....121Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ................88
wheels ........................................88
Coolant
checking and adding ................95
refill capacities ..................99, 121
specifications ..........................121
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................19
Customer Assistance ..................61
Ford Extended Service Plan ...84
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .......................85
Getting roadside assistance .....61
Getting the service you
need ...........................................81
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ...................................86
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program .....................................84
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................16
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................115
engine oil ...................................91
Driving under special
conditions ....................................59
through water ...........................60
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................75
Emission control system ..........109
Engine ........................................124
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headlamps, flash to pass ..........17
instrument panel, dimming .....17
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............53
Load limits ...................................39
Loading instructions ...................43
Lubricant specifications ...........121
Lug nuts ......................................75
M
Message center ...........................11
Motorcraft parts ................101, 120
O
Octane rating ............................104
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................91
Overdrive .....................................19
P
Parking brake ..............................54
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....120
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................66
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....112
fluid, refill capacity ................121
fluid, specifications .................121
R
Relays ....................................62, 69
Roadside assistance ....................61
S
Safety defects, reporting ......86–87Servicing your vehicle ................89
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................120, 124
Special notice ................................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................121
Speed control ..............................19
Starting your vehicle ............48–50
jump starting ............................75
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................18
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................18
Tires .......................................22–23
alignment ..................................32
care ............................................28
changing ....................................71
checking the pressure ..............27
inflating .....................................24
replacing ..............................30, 73
rotating ......................................32
safety practices .........................31
sidewall information .................33
snow tires and chains ..............38
spare tire ...................................69
terminology ...............................23
tire grades .................................23
treadwear ............................22, 29
Towing .........................................44
trailer towing ............................44
wrecker ......................................80
Transmission ...............................55
automatic operation .................19
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ......55
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................115
fluid, refill capacities ..............121
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lubricant specifications ..........121
Turn signal ..................................17
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..................................124–125
Vehicle loading ............................39
Ventilating your vehicle .............51W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.........8
Water, Driving through
...............60
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................18
Wrecker towing
...........................80
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