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Manual Transmission and Transfer Case
Fluid
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Checking the Manual Transmission Fluid
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Clean the filler plug on the side of the case. Remove the filler
plug. The fluid level should be up to the bottom of the filler
plug hole.
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If additional fluid is required:
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[SV34900(ALL)01/95]1.
Add enough fluid through the filler plug hole to bring the
level up to the bottom of the hole. Use only fluid certified to
meet Ford Motor Company lubricant specification as listed
underRefill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and Lubricant
Specifications,later in this chapter.
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Replace the filler plug in its original position, making sure it
is fully seated.
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The Clutch
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The clutch on your vehicle is automatically self-adjusting and
should not require any routine service.
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During normal operation the fluid level in the clutch reservoir
will slowly rise. If for any reason the fluid level drops, maintain
the fluid level at the step in the reservoir body.
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If it becomes necessary to remove the reservoir cap, thoroughly
clean the reservoir cap before removing it to prevent dirt or
water from entering the reservoir. Remove the internal
diaphragm and then add only a DOT 3 brake fluid such as Ford
High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid, meeting Ford
specification ESA-M6C25-A.
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10-1/2 pica art:0020376-E
Clutch fluid reservoir
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Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
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The universal joints that come standard with your vehicle do
not require lubrication. If your original equipment universal
joints are replaced with universal joints equipped with grease
fittings, lubrication will be necessary at the intervals shown in
theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a constant velocity or
double cardan joint at the transfer case end of the driveshaft.
The front driveshaft double cardan joint may be fitted with a
flush type grease fitting that requires an adapter to permit
proper lubrication. Lubricate the drive joint according to the
intervals shown in theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
[SV36200(R )04/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0021194-A
Double cardan joint
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Brake Fluid
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Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level indicator in
the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on
the instrument panel when the brake fluid level is low.
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Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use up
brake fluid rapidly. However, expect the level of the brake fluid
to slowly fall as you put more mileage on your vehicle and the
brake pads wear.
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Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You can do this by
looking at the fluid level in the plastic brake fluid reservoir on
the master cylinder. The fluid level should be at or near the
MAX mark.
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Brake fluid is toxic.
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If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for
15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken
internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
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If the fluid is low, carefully clean and remove the cap from the
reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the MAX line with Ford High
Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA,
C6AZ-19542-BA, or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford
specification ESA-M6C25-A.
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NOTE: If brake fluid is spilled on painted surfaces, it must
be flushed and wiped away immediately. Brake fluid
may dissolve the paint finish on your vehicle.
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RWARNING
If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will
cause permanent damage to your brakes.
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Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line.
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If you find that the fluid level is excessively low Ð below the
seam or ridge on the outside of the plastic reservoir Ð have the
brake system inspected.
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Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry.
This may cause the brakes to fail.
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7-1/2 pica art:0020382-C
Brake master cylinder
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Power Steering Fluid
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Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a
year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
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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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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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Turn the engine off.
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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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10-1/2 pica
art:0021195-A
Power steering dipstick
[SV38301(R )04/94]
10-1/2 pica art:0020384-E
Power steering reservoir
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10-1/2 pica
art:0020383-C
Power steering reservoir
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10-1/2 pica
art:0090155-A
Power steering dipstick location
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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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When you are finished, put the dipstick back in and make
sure that it fits snugly.
[SV38900(ALL)05/95]
Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford specification such
as MERCONHAutomatic Transmission Fluid (or equivalent).
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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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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).
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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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Fuses
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Fuses protect your vehicle's electrical system from overloading.
If electrical parts in your vehicle are not working, the system
may have been overloaded and blown a fuse. Before you
replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate
fuses.
[SV39700(ALL)07/94]
The following charts tell you which fuses protect each electrical
part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows, all the parts of your
vehicle that use that circuit will not work.
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Once you have determined which fuses to check, follow the
procedures underChecking and replacing fuseslater in this
chapter.
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17-1/2 pica
art:0021207-B
Fuse panel (located left side of instrument panel)
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33-1/2 pica
art:0090210-A
Fuses and their location
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thirty-two pica
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