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[MC18300(FM)01/96]
Power Steering Fluid
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[MC18350(FM)01/96]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[MC18400(FM)01/96]
To check the level of your power steering fluid:
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[MC18450(FM)04/96]
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[MC18500(FM)01/96]
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
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[MC18550(F )01/96]
3. Turn the engine off.
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[MC18650(FM)01/96]
4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick (which
is highlighted in yellow in your vehicle). The
fluid level should be between the arrows in
the FULL HOT range, which is marked on
the side of the dipstick, opposite the side
marked FULL COLD. Do not add fluid if the
level is within the FULL HOT range.
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[MC18700(FM)01/96]
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Power steering dipstick
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Power steering reservoir
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[MC19050(FM)01/96]
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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[MC19060(FM)03/96]
6. When you are finished, put the dipstick back
in and make sure that it fits snugly.
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[MC19070(FM)03/96]
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
approximately 50 to85ÊF (10 to 30ÊC).
[MC19100(F )05/96]
Use only MERCONHAutomatic Transmission
Fluid.
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[MC19250(FM)01/96]
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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[MC19400(FM)01/96]
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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372 Index
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 337
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........337, 344
D
Daytime running light system....... 63
Defects, reporting............ 333
Dipstick................ 265
automatic transmission fluid....282, 284
engine oil.............. 265
power steering fluid.......... 280
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 254
Dispute Settlement Board........ 338
Doors.................. 82
lubricant specifications......... 324
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke . . 271
Driving under special conditions..... 218
bad weather............. 219
heavy load.............. 175
high speed.............. 219
high water.............. 221
slippery roads............ 219
tips for safe driving.......... 218
Dual fuel tank selector switch....... 62
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 235
fuses...............225, 234
operating when the engine is off..... 68
power point outlet........... 66
Electronic AM radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 50
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)...... 42
Electronic sound system
accessory delay............. 68
tuning the radio........ 29,44,51
warranty and service information..... 56
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382 Index
Power features
door locks............... 84
lumbar support............ 106
mirrors............... 79,81
seats................. 105
windows..............84±85
Power point electrical outlet........ 66
Power steering
dipstick............... 280
driving with power steering...... 151
fluid, checking and adding....... 280
fluid, refill capacity.......... 318
fluid, specifications.......... 324
servicing............... 151
Prop rod, hood............. 260
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 27
Rear anti-lock brakes........... 146
description.............. 146
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 324
refill capacity............. 318
traction lok.............. 220
Rear window............... 84
washer reservoir........... 271
Refill capacities for fluids........ 318
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 333
Remote entry system............ 89
illuminated entry............ 92
locking/unlocking doors......... 89
panic alarm............... 90
replacement/additional transmitters.... 92
replacing the batteries.......... 91
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Index 385
Spark plugs, specifications........ 317
Special driving conditions........ 218
Special notice
ambulance conversions......... 6
diesel-powered vehicles......... 7
four wheel drive vehicles........ 5
Special Notice:four-wheel drive vehicles . . 174
Specification chart, lubricants....... 324
Speed control
turning off............... 77
when towing a trailer......... 212
Speedometer............... 23
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 138
starting a cold engine......... 139
starting after a collision........ 223
starting a warm engine........ 140
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 249
Steering, power............. 151
Steering wheel
horn.................. 75
locking................ 67
tilting................. 76
Storage compartments, center console.... 87
Storing your vehicle........... 330
T
Tailgate................. 82
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 307
cleaning............... 314
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 57
Testing the warning lights........ 138
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints)......... 133
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386 Index
Tilt steering wheel............. 76
Tires.................. 287
changing............... 236
checking the pressure......... 287
cleaning............... 315
inspection and maintenance...... 287
replacing............... 289
rotating............... 288
snow tires and chains......... 292
spare tire.............236±237
storing your vehicle.......... 332
tire grades............289±290
treadwear............289±290
wear bands.............. 289
Towing your vehicle........... 254
using wheel dollies.......... 254
with a tow truck........... 254
Traction control............. 220
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 220
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 184
tips................. 212
Transfer case
fluid checking............ 285
lever operated............ 164
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 152
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 283
fluid, checking and adding (manual) . . 285
fluid, refill capacities......... 318
lubricant specifications......... 324
manual operation........... 158
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