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RWARNING
To avoid losing control on slippery roads,
do not downshift into 1 (First) with the
automatic transaxle when moving faster
than 20 mph (32 km/h). Do not downshift
into 1 (First) with the manual transaxle
when moving faster than 10 mph
(16 km/h).
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[DR15750(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.
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[DR15800(ALL)01/95]
If you have an automatic transaxle and your
vehicle gets stuck (for example, in mud or
snow), you may try to ªrockº it out of the spot.
Shift, in a steady rhythm, between forward and
reverse gears. While in each gear, press lightly
on the accelerator and release.
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[DR15900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.
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[DR16000(ALL)03/95]
By moving the vehicle backward and forward,
you may gain enough momentum to move out
of the spot. If you are still stuck after a minute
or two of rocking, call for a tow truck.
[DR16100(ALL)03/95]
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few
minutes. This may overheat the engine, damage
the transaxle, or damage the tires.
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High water
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[DR16300(ALL)01/95]
Do not drive through flooded areas unless you
are sure that the water is below the bottom of
the wheel rims.
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[DR16400(ALL)04/94]
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. You may have limited traction or wet
brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because
your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.
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[DR16500(ALL)01/95]
After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
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[DR16600(ALL)03/95]
Driving With a Heavy Load
[DR16700(ALL)05/95]
There are limits to the amount of weight your
vehicle can carry. The total weight of your
vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers and
cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight
that your vehicle carries over each axle should
never be more than the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for the respective axle.
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[DR16800(ALL)07/93]
You can find your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on
the left door lock pillar.
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The weight limits of your vehicle's tires affect
the GVWR or GAWR limitations. Usage of
replacement tires with higher weight limit than
originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR.
Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may
lower GVWR and GAWR limitations.
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one third page art:0030146-ABlocking the wheel diagonally opposite the tire being
changed
[RE08090(ALL)05/95]
When one of the front wheels is off the ground,
the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle
from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change one of
the front tires, put a block behind the wheel that
is diagonally opposite to the tire.
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[RE08100(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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[RE08200(ALL)05/95]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
[RE08300(ALL)03/94]
3. Remove any wheelcovers or hubcaps with
the tapered end of a wheel nut wrench.
Insert the handle of the wrench and twist it
against the inner wheelcover flange. Remove
any chrome nuts or plastic caps covering the
wheel lug nuts.
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[RE13000(ALL)01/89]
Towing With the Back Wheels Off the
Ground
[RE13100(ALL)03/94]
For automatic and manual transaxle vehicles, if
it is necessary to tow your vehicle from the rear
(with the rear wheels off the ground), a dolly
must be placed under the front tires to prevent
transaxle damage.
[RE13110(ALL)04/93]
If the slingbelt towing method must be used, use
the following procedure:
[RE13120(ALL)04/93]
1. Place the front wheels on wheel dollies.
[RE13130(ALL)04/93]
2. Place T-hooks into the T-hook slots located
on the frame rail behind the rear wheels.
[RE13135(ALL)04/93]
3. Route the tow chain to clear the exhaust
pipes.
[RE13140(ALL)04/93]
4. Position the tow bar under the rear bumper.
[RE13150(ALL)04/93]
5. Slowly raise the vehicle off the ground.
[RE13160(ALL)04/93]
6. Attach safety chains around the rear
crossmember.
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The following decrease fuel economy:
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[SV12700(ALL)05/95]
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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[SV12800(ALL)05/95]
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Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
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[SV12850(ALL)05/95]
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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[SV12902(ALL)05/95]
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Sudden stops
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[SV12950(ALL)05/95]
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Extended engine idling
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[SV13000(ALL)05/95]
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Using speed control in hilly terrain
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[SV13100(ALL)05/95]
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
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[SV13200(ALL)05/95]
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Underinflated tires
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[SV13300(ALL)05/95]
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Heavy loads
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[SV13400(ALL)05/95]
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Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or
luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc.
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[SV13600(ALL)03/95]
Engine Oil Recommendations
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[SV13610(ALL)05/95]
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
ESE-M2C153-E and displaying the American
Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on
the front of the container.
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[SV13650(ALL)03/95]
one third page art:0060021-E
The API Certification Mark
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3. Attach a new wiper blade to the wiper arm
and press it into place until you hear it click.
[SV24575(ALL)04/95]
two third page art:0032367-A
Replacing the wiper blades
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[SV24600(ALL)03/95]
Tires
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[SV24700(ALL)03/95]
Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel
tank. If one tire looks lower than the others,
check the pressure in all of them. Always follow
these precautions:
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[SV24900(ALL)03/95]
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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended
pressures.
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[SV25000(ALL)02/95]
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Stay within the recommended load limits (see
Load limitsin the Index).
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Make sure the weight of your load is evenly
distributed.
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[SV25200(ALL)10/89]
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Drive at safe speeds.
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[SV25300(ALL)01/95]
If you do not take these precautions, your tires
may fail or go flat.
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[SV25390(ALL)06/95]
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.
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[SV25400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.
[SV25600(ALL)03/95]
At least once a month, check the pressure in all
your vehicle's tires, including the spare. Use an
accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire
pressure when tires are cold, that is, after the
vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or
has been driven less than 3 miles (5 km).
[SV25700(ALL)03/94]
You can find your vehicle's proper tire inflation
pressure on the tire decal on the right door lock
pillar.
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[SV25850(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
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[SV25875(ALL)02/95]
Tire inspection and maintenance
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[SV25880(ALL)02/95]
Inspect the tire treads, and remove stones, nails,
glass or other objects that may be wedged in the
tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may
permit air to leak from the tire, and make the
necessary repairs.
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Inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and
other damage. If you suspect internal damage to
the tire, have it removed and checked. You may
need to repair or replace it.
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[SV25900(ALL)02/95]
Tire Rotation
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[SV26000(ALL)04/95]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires
perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly
and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the
following diagram.
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[SV26100(ALL)04/95]
Do not include the spare tire as part of your
rotation.
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[SV26150(ALL)03/95]
For tire rotation intervals, see theMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet. If you notice the
tires wearing unevenly, have them checked.
[SV26202(ALL)11/91]
one third page art:0030223-B
Rotating the tires
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Replacing the Tires
[SV26500(ALL)05/95]
We recommend that you use the same size and
type when making tire replacements. The
standard model uses P195/65 R14 tires, and the
GT model is equipped with P225/50VR16 tires.
If your standard model vehicle is equipped with
a 3-spoke aluminum wheel, you will need
P205/55H R15 tires.
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Replace any tires that show wear bands. When
your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16
inch (2 mm) of tread left.
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[SV26800(ALL)09/89]
quarter page art:0060006-A
A worn-out tire
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[SV26900(ALL)01/95]
Because your vehicle's tires may wear unevenly,
you may need to replace them before a wear
band appears across the entire tread. Some spots
wear more heavily than others.
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[SV27000(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
When replacing full size tires, never mix
radial, bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use
only the tire sizes that are listed on the
tire pressure decal. Make sure that all tires
are the same size, speed rating, and
load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire
combinations recommended on the decal.
If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and
safely.
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[SV27100(ALL)01/95]
Tires that are larger or smaller than your
vehicle's original tires may also affect the
accuracy of your speedometer.
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[SV27200(ALL)04/95]
Wheel and Tire Matching
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[SV27250(ALL)03/95]
See an authorized tire dealer for proper
servicing procedures. Wheels and tires must be
properly removed, matched and remounted to
maintain the best possible ride.
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Information About Tire Quality Grades
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[SV28200(ALL)01/95]
New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their
Tire Quality Grade (described below) molded
into the tire's sidewall. These Tire Quality
Grades are determined by standards that the
United States Department of Transportation has
set.
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[SV28250(ALL)01/95]
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic
tires for use on passenger cars. They do not
apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires
with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or
limited production tires as defined in Title 49
Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
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[SV28300(ALL)01/95]
U.S. Department of Transportation Ð Tire
quality grades:The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford to give you the
following information about tire grades exactly
as the government has written it.
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[SV28399(ALL)01/95]
Treadwear
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[SV28400(ALL)01/95]
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
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