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Check Engine Warning Light
[IS04600(R)05/96]
This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control
System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition
key is in the ON position and the engine is off.
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Check engine warning light symbol
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Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
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The TCIL tells you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
on the gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light
illuminates, the transmission does not shift into
j(Overdrive).
Depressing the TCS on the shifter once more returns the vehicle
to
j(Overdrive). The transmission will be in
j(Overdrive)
when the vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was
selected when the vehicle was last shut off.
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NOTE: If the TCIL does not come on when the TCS is
depressed or if the TCIL flashes when you are driving
a malfunction has been detected. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition
persists, damage could occur to the transmission.
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Transmission control indicator light (if equipped)
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Instrumentation
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Charging System Light
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This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and
that you need to have the electrical system checked.
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Charging system light symbol
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[IS06200(R)03/96]
This light illuminates every time you turn the ignition to the
ON or START position (engine off). The light should go off
when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is running,
have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
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Check Gage Light (If equipped)
[IS06800(R)04/96]
This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and
the:
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n
engine coolant temperature is high
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n
engine oil pressure is low
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fuel level is near empty
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This light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention
and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine
oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge.
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Please seeEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge,Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge,orFuel Gaugein this chapter for more information.
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Check gage light
[IS07500(R)01/96]
Fuel Reset Light (If Equipped)
[IS07600(R)01/96]
Your vehicle may have a fuel reset light. The fuel reset light
will come on when you turn the ignition key to ON and the
fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. Refer toFuel
pump shut-off switchin the Index to find additional information.
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Fuel reset light
[IS07710(R)05/96]
Speed Control Light (If equipped)
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The SPEED CONT light will illuminate in the instrument cluster
when the speed control system is engaged. The light will turn
off when the brake pedal is pressed or if the speed control is
shut off.
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This display does not indicate any problems with the speed
control, but is simply a convenient way of knowing when speed
control is activated.
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Instrumentation
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Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key
is in the ON position.
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If the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the
pointer may indicate in the upper range of the NORMAL band
while the battery is charging. If you are running electrical
accessories with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or the
battery is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the
lower end of the NORMAL band.
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If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your vehicle's
electrical system checked as soon as it is safely possible.
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Battery voltage gauge Ð mechanical cluster
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Battery voltage gauge Ð mechanical cluster with tachometer
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
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This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level.
However, if your engine's oil level is low, it could affect the oil
pressure. With the engine running, the pointer should move into
the NORMAL band. If the pointer drops below the NORMAL
band while the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure
and continued operation will cause severe engine damage.
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If you lose engine oil pressure:
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Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
*
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Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on
checking and adding engine oil. Refer toEngine oilin the
Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your vehicle
should be on level ground.
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[IS09000(R)01/96]4.
If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before
you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate
the engine if the pointer is below the NORMAL band,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for
further service actions.
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Engine oil pressure gauge Ð mechanical cluster
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The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the Normal
band as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable for the
pointer to fluctuate within the Normal band under normal
driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as
heavy stop and go traffic or driving up hills in hot weather, the
pointer may move to the top of the Normal band.
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If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the
normal band, the engine is overheating and continued operation
may cause engine damage.
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If your engine overheats:
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[IS11601(R)03/96]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
*
[IS11801(R)03/96]3.
Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
*
[IS11901(R)01/96]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine. Refer toEngine
coolantin the Index. If you do not follow these instructions,
you or others could be injured.
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If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system
serviced as soon as possible.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge Ð mechanical cluster
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The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
triggered. The shut-off switch is a device that stops the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
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For information on how to check and reset the fuel pump
shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off switchin the Index.
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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.
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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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Power distribution box
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
[ER02730(R)01/96]1.
Find the fuse panel, which is located in the left end of the
instrument panel. The power distribution box (described
earlier in this section) is found in the engine compartment,
mounted on a bracket attached to the left fender apron.
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To access the fuse panel, remove the fuse panel cover by
inserting your finger in the divot and pulling on the cover.
The underside of the cover contains four spare fuses. A fuse
pulling tool is located in the lower right corner of the fuse
panel in case you need to replace a blown fuse.
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[ER02750(R)01/96]
The spare fuses for your vehicle are color coded as follows:
10 amp Ð red, 15 amp Ð light blue, 20 amp Ð natural, 30
amp Ð light green.
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Roadside Emergencies
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Preparing Your Vehicle
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[ER25200(R)02/96]1.
Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so you need to
use a 12-volt jumper system. You will damage your starting
motor, ignition system, and other electrical parts if you
connect them to a 24-volt power supply (either two 12-volt
batteries in series or a 24-volt generator set).
*
[ER25300(R)02/96]2.
Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
*
[ER25400(R)02/96]3.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled
vehicle.Make sure the vehicles do not touch each other.Set
the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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[ER25500(R)02/96]4.
Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive
corrosion before you attach the jumper cables.
*
[ER25600(R)02/96]5.
Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles. Turning on the fan
helps protect the electrical system from voltage surges. Turn
off all other switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent
possible damage to either vehicle's electrical systems.
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Connecting the jumper cables
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[ER25800(R)02/96]1.
Connect one end of the first jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged battery. (You can connect either
jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal, as long as you use
the same cable for both positive terminals.) Most jumper
cables have a red cable and a black cable. The red cable is
generally used for the positive terminals and the black for
the negative ones.
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[ER25900(R)02/96]2.
Connect the other end of the first cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery.
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[ER26000(R)02/96]3.
Connect one end of the second cable to the negative (s)
terminal of the booster battery Ð NOT to the discharged
battery.
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Maintenance and Care
%*[MC00300(R)01/96]Service Made Easy
*[MC00400(R)01/96]Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
*[MC00500(R)01/96]1.When we can, we design parts that do not need to be
serviced.
*[MC00600(R)01/96]2.We want to make servicing your vehicle as easy as possible.
To help you:
*[MC00700(R)01/96]nWe highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in the engine
compartment so that you can find them easily.
*[MC00800(R)03/96]nWhen possible, we design parts that can be replaced without
tools.
*[MC00900(R)02/96]nWe give you a Maintenance Schedule that makes tracking
routine service for your vehicle easy. The maintenance
schedule is located in theMaintenance Schedulebooklet.
*[MC01000(R)01/96]This chapter tells you about the basic parts that you need to
check and service regularly.
*[MC01050(R)01/96]If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your dealership can
provide the parts and service required. Check your Warranty
Information Booklet to find out which parts and services are
covered. Also see the Customer Assistancechapter of this Owner
Guide.
*[MC01300(R)02/96]Ford Motor Company recommends that the Owner Maintenance
Checks listed in the Maintenance Schedule booklet be performed
for the proper operation of your vehicle. In addition to the
conditions listed in the Owner Maintenance Checklist , be alert for
any unusual noise, vibration, or other indication that your
vehicle may need service. If you do notice something unusual,
see that your vehicle is serviced promptly.
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