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Roadside Emergencies 184
Getting roadside assistance..............................184
Hazard flasher control..................................185
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................185
Customer Assistance 189
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada...............191
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................193
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................193
Fuses 194
Changing a fuse......................................194
Fuse specification chart................................195
Fuses and relays......................................203
Maintenance 204
General information...................................204
Opening and closing the hood............................215
Engine oil dipstick....................................217
Engine oil check......................................218
Engine coolant check..................................219
Automatic transmission fluid check........................223
Brake fluid check.....................................229
Power steering fluid check..............................231
Fuel filter...........................................232
Washer fluid check....................................232
Changing the vehicle battery.............................233
Checking the wiper blades..............................235
Changing the wiper blades..............................236
Air filter(s).........................................236
Adjusting the headlamps................................239
Changing a bulb......................................239
Bulb specification chart.................................241
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ENGINE OIL CHECK
Diesel Engine
See your engine operator’s manual for information on checking and
adding engine oil as well as engine oil specifications, capacities and
required maintenance.
Gasoline Engine
Checking the Engine Oil
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in positionP.
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes, the oil level
is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the lower hole, add enough oil to raise the
level within the lower and upper holes.
•Oil levels above the upper hole may cause engine damage. Some
oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is fully seated.
Adding Engine Oil
Note:Do not remove the engine oil level dipstick or the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Note:Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above
the MAX mark may cause engine damage.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the
American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this
trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricants
Specification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers.
1. Check the engine oil level.
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2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add engine oil
that meets Ford specifications. SeeCapacities and Specifications
for more information. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a
funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap
clockwise until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
Diesel Engine
See your engine operator’s manual for information on checking and
adding engine coolant.
Fan Clutches
WARNING:Stay clear of the fan and fan area while the engine is
running or possible personal injury may occur.
Your vehicle’s cooling system is equipped with a viscous fan clutch
which:
•Helps control cooling, increases performance, improves fuel economy
and reduces noise.
•Is controlled by bimetallic spring sensors. Do not tamper with these
sensors as this may change their calibration or keep the fan clutch
from operating at all.
Gasoline Engine
Checking the Engine Coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed in theScheduled Maintenancechapter.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the coolant reservoir.
Note:Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add coolant immediately. SeeAdding
engine coolantin this section.
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Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................31
Cleaning your vehicle ...............242
engine compartment ..............245
exterior ....................................242
instrument panel ....................247
interior .....................................246
plastic parts ............................244
washing ....................................242
waxing .....................................244
wheels ......................................248
wiper blades ............................245
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............88
Clock ......................................79–80
Clutch ................................133, 229
adjusting ..................................230
fluid ..........................................229
specifications ..........................264
Coolant ......................................219
checking and adding ..............219
refill capacities ........................277
specifications ..........................264
Cruise control ...........................166
Customer Assistance ................184
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................191
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .................................189, 204
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................192
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................191
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Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................57Defrost .........................................88
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) .....120
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) ........................................106
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...223
engine oil .................................217
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........264
Drivebelt ....................................263
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................183
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Electronic message center .........74
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................185
running out of fuel .................116
Emergency Flashers .................185
Emission control system ..130, 288
catalytic converter ..................213
End user license agreement ....364
Engine ........................................263
cleaning ...................................245
coolant .....................................219
fail-safe cooling .......................222
lubrication specifications .......264
Engine block heater .................111
Engine fan .................................219
Engine oil
checking and adding ......217–218
dipstick ....................................217
filter, specifications ................280
refill capacities ........................277
specifications ..........................264
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