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3. Check the oil level when the vehicle is on
level ground.
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4. Add only as much oil as the engine needs
before you drive the vehicle again. Do not
overfill the oil reservoir. For more
information, seeAdding engine oilin the
Index.
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[LG06400(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG06500(ALL)03/95]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
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[LG06600(ALL)03/94]
The pointer usually moves from C (cold) into
the NORMAL band as your vehicle warms up.
Under most driving conditions, the pointer
should stay in the NORMAL band. If you are
driving in heavy traffic or on an extended grade
in hot weather, the pointer may reach to the top
of the NORMAL band.
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[LG06700(ALL)05/95]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
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If your engine coolant overheats:
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1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely
possible.
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2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
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3. Let the engine cool.
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4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine. (SeeEngine coolantin the
Index.) If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[SV17400(ALL)03/95]
Engine Coolant
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[SV17500(ALL)02/95]
Checking the engine coolant
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NOTE: Be sure to read and understand
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
at the beginning of this chapter.
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[SV17600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The cooling fan is automatic and may
come on at any time. Always disconnect
the negative terminal of the battery before
working near the fan.
[SV17900(ALL)02/92]
Inspect the coolant level with the dipstick
attached to the reservoir cap. Remove the cap,
wipe it clean and then put it back in the
reservoir. Remove it again. The coolant level
should be between L and F.
[SV17950(ALL)01/92]
If the coolant level is at or below the L line, add
enough 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and
water to bring the level to the F mark.
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half page art:0032038-BEngine coolant recovery reservoir and dipstick
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Adding engine coolant
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RWARNING
Do not put engine coolant in the container
for the windshield washer fluid.
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[SV18610(ALL)06/95]
If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or
antifreeze could make it difficult to see through
the windshield.
[SV18650(ALL)02/95]
Add engine coolant only to the recovery
reservoir Ð not to the radiator.If the coolant
level is low, add to the engine coolant recovery
reservoir container a 50/50 mixture of water and
the type of coolant that Ford specifies. Check the
coolant level again the next few times you drive
your vehicle.
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RWARNING
Never remove the radiator cap or the
coolant system cap while the engine is
running or hot to avoid personal injury.
[SV20300(ALL)05/95]
2.5L Engine
[SV20305(ALL)04/95]
Before removing either cap, turn the engine off
and let it cool. Even when the engine is cool, be
careful when removing the caps.
[SV20310(ALL)04/95]
1. Locate the radiator breather cap and the
recovery reservoir cap in your engine
compartment. The cap on the left is the
radiator breather cap. The cap on the right is
the recovery reservoir cap.
[SV20320(ALL)04/95]
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the radiator breather cap and turn it
slowly to relieve pressure.
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3. Step back while the pressure releases.
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4. When you are sure all the pressure has been
released, use the cloth to turn and remove
cap.
[SV20340(ALL)04/95]
5. Stand away from the radiator opening. Hot
steam may blow out or hot engine coolant
may even splash out.
[SV20345(ALL)04/95]
6. After the pressure has been released you
may open the recovery reservoir cap and
add engine coolant. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in serious personal
injury.
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three fourths page art:0032104-BLocation of coolant system caps and coolant reservoir Ð
2.5L engine
[SV22028(ALL)02/92]
2. Remove the radiator breather cap and the
coolant system cap.
[SV22030(ALL)02/92]
3. With the engine off and cool, add a 50/50
mixture of recommended engine coolant
fluid and water to the radiator, using the
coolant system cap opening, until the
radiator is full. You should be able to see the
fluid through the radiator breather cap
opening.
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4. Replace the radiator breather cap and the
coolant system cap and tighten to the first
stop.
[SV22050(ALL)02/92]
5. Start and idle the engine until the radiator
upper hose is warm. The warm hose
indicates the thermostat is open and the
engine coolant is flowing through the entire
system.
[SV22060(ALL)02/92]
6. Shut the engine off and check the fluid level
in the radiator through the coolant system
cap opening. Add more fluid if necessary.
[SV22070(ALL)02/92]
7. When the radiator is filled to the proper
level, replace the coolant system cap and
tighten both caps completely.
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[SV22100(ALL)11/94]
Checking hoses
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[SV22200(ALL)01/89]
Check all engine and heater system hoses and
hose connections for deterioration, leaks, and
loose hose clamps as specified in the
maintenance schedule. Repair or replace with
Motorcraft hoses or equivalent as necessary.
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[SV22300(ALL)03/95]
Windshield Washer Fluid and
Wipers
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[SV22350(ALL)03/95]
Washer Fluid
[SV22500(ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the windshield washer fluid
every time you stop for fuel. The reservoir for
the windshield washer fluid is located in the
engine compartment. Visual inspection can
determine if the washer fluid is adequate. Do
not operate the washer when the reservoir is
empty.
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half page art:0032082-AWindshield washer fluid reservoir
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RWARNING
Do not put windshield washer fluid in the
container for the engine coolant.
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[SV23100(ALL)01/95]
Use specially formulated windshield washer
fluid rather than plain water, because specially
formulated washer fluids contain additives that
dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washer
fluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such
as methanol should be used in freezing weather
(temperatures below32ÊF [0ÊC]).State or local
regulations on Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC's) may restrict use of the most common
antifreeze, methanol. Washer fluids containing
non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection
without damaging the vehicle's paint finish,
wiper blades, and windshield washer system.
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Power Steering Fluid
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[SV32900(ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV33000(ALL)03/95]
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
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[SV33100(ALL)02/95]
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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[SV33200(ALL)01/95]
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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[SV33300(ALL)01/95]
3. Turn the engine off and check the level on
the power steering reservoir.
[SV33550(ALL)08/91]
one third page art:0032043-A
Where to check for power steering fluid
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