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316effects are noticed at first; the toxic effects of a
gasoline-methanol blend, including blindness,
may not become apparent for many hours.If
gasoline is swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
If a gasoline-methanol blend is swallowed,
induce vomiting under the direction of a
physician or poison control center.
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[SV10215( ALL)03/95]
Gasoline and gasoline-methanol blends may
contain small amounts of carcinogens, such as
benzene. Long-term exposure to unleaded
gasoline vapors has caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Further, excessive inhalation of fuel
vapors can cause headache, dizziness, nausea,
loss of coordination, and other symptoms which
could interfere with your ability to safely
operate your vehicle. To the extent possible,
avoid breathing vapors while refueling. If fuel
vapors are inhaled in excessive quantities, move
the victim to fresh air and seek medical
attention.
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[SV10220( ALL)03/95]
Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through
the skin. When refueling, be careful not to
splash fuel on yourself or your clothing. If fuel
is splashed on the skin, promptly remove
contaminated clothing and wash the skin
thoroughly with soap and water.
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[SV10225( ALL)05/95]
Fuels can cause severe eye irritation and possibly
eye damage. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with large
amounts of water for 15 minutes, and seek
medical attention.
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[SV10230( ALL)05/95]
You should be particularly careful if you are
taking the medication ªAntabuseº or other forms
of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism.
There is a possibility that breathing the vapors
of a gasoline-methanol blend, or skin contact
with such a blend, may cause the same kind of
adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic
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beverage. In sensitive individuals, serious
personal injury or sickness could result. Consult
a physician promptly if you experience an
adverse reaction.
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[SV10300( ALL)02/95]
Filling the fuel tank
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[SV10400( ALL)04/94]
RWARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure
in an overfilled tank may cause leakage
and lead to fuel spray and fire.
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[SV10500( ALL)01/95]
To fill the fuel tank properly:
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[SV10550( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: Extinguish all lit cigarettes, other
smoking materials, and any open
flames before fueling your vehicle.
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[SV10600( ALL)01/95]
1. Remove the fuel cap by following the
instructions above underRemoving the Fuel
Capin this chapter. Proceed to add fuel to
the tank only if your vehicle is on level
ground.
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[SV10700( ALL)03/95]
2. Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and
put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel
filler pipe.
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[SV10800( ALL)05/95]
3. If you spill any fuel on the body of your
vehicle, clean it off immediately. The fuel
may dull or soften the paint if you do not
wash it off.
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[SV10900( ALL)05/95]
4. Replace the fuel cap completely when you
are finished. Turn it clockwise 1/4 turn until
it is tight. It will click when it is fully
tightened.
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[SV11300( ALL)05/95]
Running Out of Fuel
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[SV11400( ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on
level ground away from traffic. Add at least two
gallons (8 liters) of fuel to start your vehicle
again. If your vehicle is not on level ground,
you may need as much as five gallons (20 liters)
of fuel to start it.
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[SV11500( ALL)05/95]
You may need to crank the engine several times
before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from
the tank to the engine.
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[SV11600( ALL)05/95]
Fuel Economy
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[SV11700( ALL)05/95]
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers
(L/100K).
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[SV11750( ALL)05/95]
Do not calculate fuel economy during your
vehicle's break-in period. This would not be an
accurate estimate of how much fuel your vehicle
will normally use.
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[SV11800( ALL)05/95]
To calculate fuel economy:
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[SV11900( ALL)05/95]
1. Fill the tank completely and record the inital
odometer reading.
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[SV12000( ALL)05/95]
2. Every time you buy fuel record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
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[SV12200( ALL)05/95]
3. After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the
fuel tank and record the final odometer
reading.
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[SV12225( ALL)05/95]
4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy.
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[SV12250( ALL)05/95]
q
English: MPG = (total miles)/(gallons used).
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[SV12275( ALL)05/95]
q
Metric: L/100K = (liters used) x 100/(total
kilometers)
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[SV12300(BEF )05/95]
Comparisons With EPA Fuel Economy
Estimates
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[SV12400(BEF )05/95]
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions
and may not reflect the actual conditions you
experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that
you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
*
[SV12450( F )03/93]
NOTE: There are no EPA fuel economy
estimates for vehicles over 8500 lbs.
(3,855 kg) GVW.
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[SV12500( ALL)05/95]
Improving Fuel Economy
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[SV12600( ALL)05/95]
Fuel economy is affected by a number of
variables which can reduce efficiency. You can
improve fuel economy by understanding these
variables and minimizing their effect.
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[SV12700( ALL)05/95]
The following decrease fuel economy:
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[SV12800( ALL)05/95]
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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[SV12900( ALL)05/95]
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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[SV13000( ALL)05/95]
q
Sudden stops
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[SV13100( ALL)05/95]
q
Excessive speed
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[SV13200( ALL)05/95]
q
Extended engine idling
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[SV13300( ALL)05/95]
q
Heavy loads
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[SV13400( ALL)05/95]
q
Underinflated tires
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[SV13500(BEF )05/95]
q
Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
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[SV13550(BEF )05/95]
q
Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or
luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc.
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[SV13600( ALL)02/95]
Engine Oil Recommendations
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[SV13610( ALL)04/95]
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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[SV13655( ALL)03/95]
one third page art:0060020-D
The API Certification Mark
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[SV13670( ALL)01/95]
Neveruse:
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[SV13680( ALL)01/95]
q
ªNon-Detergentº oils
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[SV13690( ALL)04/95]
q
Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
%*
[SV13700( ALL)01/95]
q
Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
[SV13705( EF )04/95]
For vehicles with 5.8L engines.
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[SV13710(BEF )03/95]
Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle. They provide the
best engine performance, fuel economy and
engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
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[SV13725( ALL)03/95]
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
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[SV13730( EF )01/93]
For vehicles with 4.9L, 5.0L or 7.5L engines
[SV13740( ALL)04/95]
Engine oils with anSAE 10W-30viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle which provide the
best engine protection for all climates down to
-5ÊF (-20ÊC). SAE5W-30 engine oils may also be
used down to-15ÊF (-25ÊC).
[SV13745( ALL)02/95]
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
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[SV13775( ALL)01/95]
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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[SV13800( ALL)03/95]
Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
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[SV13900( ALL)03/95]
Checking the engine oil level:
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[SV14000( ALL)02/95]
1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
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[SV14050(B F )03/95]
2. Set the parking brake, making sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
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[SV14100( ALL)02/95]
3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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[SV14200( ALL)03/95]
4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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[SV14300( ALL)01/95]
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
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[SV16700( EF )06/93]
If your vehicle is over 8500 GVWR and the
above conditions do not apply, change the
engine oil and oil filter every 6 months or 5,000
miles (8,000 km), whichever comes first.
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[SV16800( ALL)04/95]
Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet for additional information.
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[SV16900( EF )03/94]
NOTE: Refer to thePower Stroke Diesel Engine
Owner's Guide Supplementfor oil
viscosity, filter application and oil and
filter change intervals.
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[SV17250( ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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[SV17275( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil
has caused cancer in laboratory mice.
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[SV17280( ALL)05/95]
Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
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[SV17300( ALL)03/95]
Engine Coolant
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[SV17400( ALL)02/95]
Checking the engine coolant
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[SV17700( ALL)10/89]
Your vehicle's engine coolant protects the engine
from overheating in the summer and from
freezing in the winter. Check the level of the
engine coolant at least once a month, but
preferably each time you stop for fuel. Simply
look at the engine coolant recovery reservoir
located in the engine compartment. To locate
this reservoir, see the diagram of your vehicle's
engine underEngine typesin this chapter.
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[SV22100( ALL)10/89]
3. Start and idle the engine until the thermostat
opens and the radiator upper hose becomes
warm.
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[SV22200( ALL)05/95]
4. Shut off the engine and allow the engine to
cool. Cover the radiator cap with a thick
cloth and cautiously remove it. Step back
while the pressure releases.
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[SV22500( ALL)10/89]
5. Finally, check the radiator and add more
engine coolant if needed, following the
procedures noted above. Reinstall the
radiator cap securely, when finished.
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[SV22525( ALL)05/90]
6. If more engine coolant is necessary, fill the
overflow reservoir to the appropriate level
marked on the bottle.
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[SV22700(BEF )03/95]
Windshield Washer Fluid and
Wipers
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[SV22800(BEF )03/95]
Washer Fluid
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[SV22900(BEF )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.
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[SV23200(BEF )03/95]
Adding washer fluid
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[SV23300(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not put windshield washer fluid in the
container for the engine coolant.
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[SV24500(BEF )03/95]
Wiper Blades
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[SV24600(BEF )03/95]
Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice
a year. Also check them whenever they seem
less effective than usual. Such substances as tree
sap and some hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness
of wiper blades.
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[SV24700(BEF )03/95]
If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both
the windshield and the wiper blades. Use
undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do
not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents to clean your wiper blades. These will
damage your blades.
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[SV24800(BEF )02/95]
To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply
turn the ignition switch to ACC and turn your
wipers on. Wait for them to reach a vertical
position and turn the ignition to OFF. Do not
move the wipers manually. Moving the wipers
manually may damage them.
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[SV24900(BEF )03/01]
Wiper blade replacement
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[SV25000(BEF )03/95]
If the wiper blades still do not work properly
after you clean them, you may need to replace
the wiper blade assembly or the blade element.
When replacing the wiper blade assembly, blade
refill, or wiper arm always use a Motorcraft part
or equivalent. To replace the blades, follow the
instructions that come with them.
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[SV25200( ALL)03/95]
Tires
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[SV25300( 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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[SV25400( ALL)04/95]
q
Keep your tires inflated to the pressures that
are recommended.(SeeChecking the pressure
of the tireslater in this chapter.)
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[SV28750( EF )11/90]
RWARNING
To avoid possible serious or fatal bodily
injury while mounting tires, mount LT
Metric 16-inch radial tires only on 16-inch
rims and not 16.5-inch rims. In addition,
mount radial tires only on wheels
approved for radial tires.
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[SV28800( ALL)04/95]
Wheel and Tire Matching
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[SV28900( 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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[SV31100(BEF )04/95]
Snow Tires and Chains
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[SV31200(BEF )01/95]
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads
that provide traction in rain or snow. However,
during the winter months in some climates, you
may need to use snow tires and occasionally
chains for your tires.
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[SV31300(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Snow tires must be the same size and
grade as the tires you currently have on
your vehicle.
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[SV31400(BEF )02/95]
Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or
if the law requires them where you live. If you
choose to use chains on your vehicle's tires, be
aware of the following:
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[SV31500(BEF )01/95]
q
Make sure the chains are the right size for
your tires. Use only SAE Class ªSº chains.
Other types may damage your vehicle.
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[SV31600(BEF )01/95]
q
Put the chains on tightly with the ends held
down securely. Verify that no chain touches
any wiring, brake lines, or fuel lines. Follow
the chain manufacturer's instructions.
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