FORD THUNDERBIRD 1996 10.G Owners Manual

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full page art:0010334-DThe 3.8L SFI engine
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The 4.6L SFI Engine
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Jump-Starting
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1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in
the way of moving engine parts, then start
the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a
moderate speed.
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2. Let the discharged battery charge for a few
minutes and then start the disabled vehicle.
It may take a couple of tries before the
vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start
after several attempts, there may be a
different problem.
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3. When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.
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Removing jumper cables
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1.Always remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order.Remove the negative (s) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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2. Remove the negative (s) cable from the
booster battery.
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3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
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4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
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After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
You may need to use a battery charger to fully
recharge the battery.
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Changing a Tire
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If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off
the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on
the hazard flashers.
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The Temporary Spare Tire
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You have a high pressure temporary spare tire.
This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire and
is designed for emergency use only. Use it only
when you get a flat tire and replace it as soon
as you can. This spare tire is marked with the
words ªTEMPORARY USE ONLYº so that you
can easily identify it.
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NOTE: Extended use of other than
conventional spare tires on a
Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a
permanent reduction in effectiveness.
This loss of effectiveness does not
affect normal driving and should not
be noticeable to the driver.
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RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire
continuously or do not follow these
precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly
injuring yourself or others.
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When you drive with the temporary spare tire,
DO NOT:
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any
circumstances.
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than
the maximum vehicle load rating listed on
the tire decal.
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tow a trailer.
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use tire chains on this tire.
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or
remove it from its wheel.
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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drive through an automatic car wash with
this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is
smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces
the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get
caught in the rails and it could be damaged.
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Spare Tire Location
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The spare is stored in the trunk.
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The spare tire location
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To remove the spare tire:
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1. Remove the spare tire cover.
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2. Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the
spare tire.
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NOTE: Wing-nut is not removable.
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3. Lift out the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
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Preparing to Change the Tire
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1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
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When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the
wheel (both directions) that is diagonally
opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
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RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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3. Remove any optional wheel covers or
hubcaps with the tapered end of a wheel nut
wrench. Insert the handle of the wrench and
twist it against the inner wheel cover flange.
For more about removing wheel covers, see
the information later in this chapter.
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4. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn
counterclockwise, but do not remove them
until the tire is raised off the ground. You
should pull up on the handle rather than
push to develop maximum force to loosen
wheel lug nuts. SeeAnti-Theft Wheel Lug
Nutslater in this chapter for information on
removing anti-theft lug nuts.
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Removing and Replacing the Tire
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1. Find the underbody notches closest to the
wheel to be removed. Center the jack
between (2) underbody notches and turn the
handle of the jack clockwise until the wheel
is completely off the ground.
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RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
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half page art:0010759-AThe improper lift point
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NOTE: Never use the differential housing as a
lift point.
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The notches for the jack
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2. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the
wheel clears the ground. Remove the wheel
lug nuts.
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3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,
making sure that the air valve stem is facing
outward.
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4. Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the
wheel is snug against the hub. The beveled
edges on the lug nuts face inward. Do not
fully tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the
vehicle off the jack.
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5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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