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Towing a Trailer
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Towing a trailer puts an additional load on your vehicle's
engine, transaxle, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. For your
safety and for the good of your vehicle, use the right equipment
for the type of trailer you tow.
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Stay within the load limits when you tow.
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Carefully and thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing,
making sure to use the right equipment and to attach it
properly. SeePreparing to Towin this section.
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Use extra caution when driving your vehicle while you tow.
SeeDriving While You Towin this section.
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Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. See
Servicing Your Vehicle if You Towin this section.
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Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least
500 miles (800 km).
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Roadside Emergencies
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Lug nut tightening sequence
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The lug nuts should be tightened to 83-113 ft-lb (113-153 Nm).
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[ER11200(ALL)01/96]13.
Replace the wheel cover by pressing it into place. If you
have the standard wheel covers, you must align the notch in
the wheel cover with the tire's valve stem and align the
recess in the back of the wheel cover with one of the lug
nuts. If you have the optional aluminum wheel, press the
center wheel cap into place after matching up the design of
the wheel cap to the wheel.
[ER11300(ALL)01/96]14.
Replace the jack in the storage compartment and make sure
the jack is securely fastened.
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[ER11400(ALL)01/96]15.
Store the flat tire under the vehicle just as you would store
the spare tire. Refer to the section onStowing the Spare Tire
in this chapter.
[ER11500(ALL)01/96]16.
Unblock the wheels.
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Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles
(800 km) of operation, after any wheel change, or any time the
lug nuts are loosened.
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Towing Your Vehicle
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If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional
towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance
center.
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When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of
vehicle you have. A towing manual is available from Ford
Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. Have
your tow truck driver refer to this manual for the proper
hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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Maintenance and Care
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Wiper Blade Replacement
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If the wipers still do not work properly after you clean them,
you may need to replace the wiper blade assembly. When
replacing the wiper blade assembly always use a Motorcraft part
or equivalent.
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To replace the wiper blades:
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Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield and into the
lock position.
[MC17100(ALL)01/96]2.
Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Squeeze the
lock tabs of the plastic clip together to release the blade and
pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove
it from the arm.
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[MC17200(ALL)08/95]3.
Attach a new wiper blade to the wiper arm and press it into
place until you hear it click.
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Tires
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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.
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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures. See
Checking the pressure of the tireslater in this chapter.
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Stay within the recommended load limits. SeeDriving with a
heavy loadin the Index.
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Make sure the weight of your load is evenly distributed.
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Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
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If you do not take these precautions, your tires may fail or go
flat.
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Maintenance and Care
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17-1/2 pica
art:0050182-A
Headlamp bulb removal
[MC35300(ALL)01/96]3.
Squeeze the bulb retaining clip toward the bulb until it
releases. Keep the clip.You must use it again to hold the
new bulb in place.
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[MC35400(ALL)01/96]4.
Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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[MC35500(ALL)01/96]5.
Do not touch the bulb with your skin or you could shatter
the bulb. Always grasp the bulb assembly from the plastic
base.
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[MC35600(ALL)01/96]6.
Be sure that you have the proper replacement bulb ready
before you discard the burned out bulb.
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Maintenance and Care
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Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth and a glass
cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to
clean the lens as these may cause scratches.
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
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Customer Assistance
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Roadside Assistance
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Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week
hotline with trained operators who put you in touch with the
help you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you throughout your
warranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km),
whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside Assistance
coverages beyond this period (available through Ford Auto Club
in the United States or Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers in
Canada), contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Additional Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even non-warranty
related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in mud or snow,
are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing
and repossession).
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How to use Roadside Assistance
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Your Roadside Assistance identification card can be found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in your glove compartment. Complete
the card and place it in your wallet for quick reference.
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To receive roadside assistance in the United States call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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Should you need to arrange for roadside assistance yourself,
Ford Motor Company will reimburse the reasonable cost. To
obtain information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD (in
Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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Coolant (see Engine coolant) (continued)
refill capacities................... 334
specifications..................293, 335
temperature gauge................ 21,29
warnings...................... 292
Cooling fan...................... 279
Cupholder(s)...................... 99
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.)......... 342
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada...... 349
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Daytime running light system.............. 97
Defrost
rear window..................... 93
windshield...................... 85
Dipstick....................... 287
automatic transaxle fluid............... 298
engine oil..................... 287
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 278
Dispute Settlement Board............... 344
Doors........................ 121
door ajar warning light................ 16
lubricant specifications................ 335
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 243
heavy load..................... 245
high speed..................... 243
high water..................... 244
slippery roads................... 243
tips for safe driving................. 242
towing a trailer................... 246
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Index
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Electrical system
fuses........................ 250
operating when the engine is off........... 100
relays....................... 258
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)........... 71
Electronic sound system
antenna....................... 99
tuning the radio................ 43,54,72
warranty and service information............ 80
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)........... 71
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system).... 71
Emergencies, roadside
assistance...................... 341
battery acid spills................273, 302
fuel........................ 314
jump-starting.................... 272
towing....................... 278
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 226
Emission control system................ 318
catalytic converter.................. 318
emissions warranty.............. 3,318, 320
Engine
check engine warning light............... 13
does not start.................... 247
fuel injected engine, starting............. 217
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 247
preparing to start.................. 217
service points.................... 283
storing your vehicle................. 336
Engine block heater.................. 220
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
check engine..................... 13
door ajar....................... 16
hazard warning light............... 27,108
high beam...................... 18
low fuel....................... 19
low washer fluid................. 18,26
oil pressure.................... 15,25
safety belt...................... 12
service engine soon.................. 13
speed control.................... 114
theft system..................... 39
traction control system................ 37
turn signal indicator................ 17,102
Load limits
GAWR....................... 245
GVWR....................... 245
trailer towing..................236, 246
Lubricant specifications................ 335
Luggage rack..................... 241
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 266
tightening sequence................. 271
Lumbar support pad.................. 149
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see servicing)............... 279
Master cylinder, brakes................ 289
Methanol in fuel................... 314
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 316
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror.......118, 122
dual electric remote control............. 130
heated....................... 131
rearview...................... 129
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