mileage FORD THUNDERBIRD 1997 10.G Owners Manual

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[II03210( ALL)05/96]
You may purchase Ford ESP from any
participating Ford Motor Company dealer. There
are several Ford ESP plans available in various
time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be
tailored to fit your own driving needs, including
reimbursement benefits for towing and rental.
(In Hawaii, rules vary. See your dealer for
details.)
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[II03240( ALL)05/96]
When you buy Ford ESP, you receive
peace-of-mind protection throughout the United
States and Canada, provided by a network of
more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor
Company dealers.
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[II03270( ALL)05/96]
NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United
States and Canada are not eligible for
ESP coverage.
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[II03310( ALL)05/96]
This information is subject to change. Ask your
dealer for complete details about Ford ESP
coverage.
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Trip Odometer
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If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9
miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply
set the trip odometer to zero by pressing the
reset control firmly when beginning the distance
you wish to measure.
[IS20600( ALL)04/96]
Since the trip odometer displays distance
independent of the odometer it will not always
advance to the next mile (kilometer) at the same
time as the odometer.
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Tachometer
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one third page art:0011342-B
The tachometer
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The tachometer displays the approximate engine
revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the
engine is running.
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You can drive your vehicle at most rpm points
on the tachometer but you must stay out of the
red zone.
[IS21300( BC )01/96]
Regardless of the type of transmission in your
vehicle, if you drive with the tachometer pointer
in the red zone, you may damage the engine.
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204 [MC08350( ALL)05/96]NOTE: Ford production and after market
(Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life.
If a replacement oil filter is used that
does not meet Ford magerial and
design specifications, startup engine
noises or knock may be experienced. It
is recommended you use the
appropriate ªMotorcraftº oil filter (or
another brand meeting Ford
specifications) for your engine
application.
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[MC08400( ALL)02/96]
Refer to theMaintenance Schedulebooklet for
additional information.
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[MC08500( ALL)04/96]
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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[MC08600( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil
has caused cancer in laboratory mice.
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[MC08700( ALL)01/96]
Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
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Brake Fluid
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[MC08900( ALL)01/96]
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 lining wears.
[MC09000( BCGV)04/96]
Check the brake fluid at each scheduled engine
oil change or at least once a year. You can do
this by looking at the fluid level in the plastic
reservoir on the master cylinder. Also, see label
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If you are away from home when your vehicle
needs to be serviced, or if you need more help
than the dealer gave you, contact the Ford
Customer Assistance Center to find an
authorized dealership that may be able to help.
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In the U.S., contact:
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If you live in Canada and have any questions or
concerns that the dealership cannot answer,
contact the Customer Assistance Centre.
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one inch art:0060101-C
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Please have the following information available
when contacting Ford Customer Assistance:
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q
your telephone number (both business and
home)
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the name of the dealer and the city where the
dealership is located
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the year and make of your vehicle
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the date purchased
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the current mileage on your vehicle
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To review your case properly, the Board needs
the following information:
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legible copies of all documents and
maintenance or repair orders relevant to the
case
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the year, make, model, and Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) listed on your
vehicle ownership license
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the date of repair(s) and mileage at the time
of occurrence(s)
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[HS04700( ALL)05/96]
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the current mileage
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the name of the dealer who sold or serviced
the vehicle
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a brief description of your unresolved concern
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a brief summary of the action taken with the
dealer and Ford Motor Company
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the names (if known) of all the people you
contacted at the dealership
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[HS05200( ALL)05/96]
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a description of the action you expect to
resolve your concern
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[HS05300( ALL)05/96]
Should your case NOT qualify for review, a
letter of explanation will be mailed to you.
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[HS05401( ALL)05/96]
Oral presentations
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If the involved vehicle is within 36 months and
36,000 miles of the warranty start date, you have
the right to make an oral presentation before the
Board. Indicate your choice to do so on the
application. Oral presentations may also be
requested by the Board.
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Index 295
Fuel (continued)
fuel filler door release lever...... 227
fuel gauge............... 20
low fuel warning light......... 19
octane rating............. 229
quality................ 229
running out of fuel.......... 231
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 230
storing your vehicle.......... 251
treating emergencies......... 230
Fuel cap................ 227
removing.............. 227
replacing............... 227
Fuel filler door............. 227
remote release............ 227
Fuel filter, specifications......... 247
Fuel gauge................ 20
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 174
starting after a collision........ 174
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 168
high current fuse panel........ 169
instrument panel........... 165
Fuses
charts..............167, 171
checking and replacing........ 171
circuit breakers............ 173
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 227
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 231
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 227
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