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[MC23100(ALL)08/96]3.
To replace the fuel cap, align the tabs on the cap with the
notches on the filler pipe. Turn it clockwise until it stops.
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[MC23200(ALL)08/96]4.
Push the fuel door closed.
[MC23250(ALL)08/96]
If the Service Engine Soon warning light comes on and stays on
when you start the engine, the fuel cap may not be properly
seated. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel cap and replace it,
being careful to align the cap properly. For more information,
seeWarning lightsin the Index.
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[MC23300(ALL)01/96]
If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an authorized Motorcraft
or equivalent part.
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[MC23400(ALL)01/96
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RWARNING
If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the
fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work
improperly in a collision.
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[MC23500(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an aftermarket fuel
filler cap, the customer warranty may be void for any
damage to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.
[MC24100(ALL)08/96]
Choosing the Right Fuel
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[MC24200(ALL)08/96]
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. Using leaded fuel is prohibited by
federal law. Any vehicle damage may not be covered by your
warranty.
[MC24300(ALL)08/96]
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel containing
manganese-based additives such as MMT. Additionally, vehicles
certified to California emission standards (indicated on the
underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are
designed to operate on California reformulated gasolines. If
California reformulated gasoline is not available when you
refuel, your vehicle can be operated on non-California fuels.
However, even though your engine will perform adequately on
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302other gasolines, the performance of the emission control devices
and systems may be adversely affected. Repair of damage
caused by using a fuel that your vehicle was not designed for
may not be covered by your warranty.
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[MC24400(ALL)08/96]
Octane recommendations
[MC24500(ALL)08/96]
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend gasolines
labeled as ºregularª in high altitude areas that are sold with
octane ratings of 86 or even less.
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[MC24600(ALL)08/96]
6 pica art:0040193-A
Typical octane rating label
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[MC24601(ALL)08/96]
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on
the recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
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[MC24900(ALL)05/96]
Fuel quality
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[MC25000(ALL)08/96]
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation
problems, try a different brand of fuel. If the condition persists,
see your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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[MC25100(ALL)08/96]
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
issued a gasoline specification to provide information on high
quality fuels that optimize the performance of your vehicle. We
recommend the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA
specification if they are available.
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[MC25200(ALL)08/96]
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to
your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.
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[MC25300(ALL)08/96]
Cleaner air
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[MC25400(ALL)08/96]
Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve air quality,
including reformulated gasolines, that contain oxygenates such
as a maximum of 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. There should be
no more than 5% methanol with cosolvents and additives to
protect the fuel system.
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[MC26300(ALL)01/96]
Safety Information Relating to Automotive Fuels
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[MC26400(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if
misused or mishandled.
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[MC26500(ALL)01/96]
Gasoline and other automotive fuels are extremely flammable.
Turn your vehicle off and do not smoke while refueling your
vehicle. Keep sparks and other sources of ignition away from
fuels.
[MC26600(ALL)01/96]
Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Never
attempt to siphon any fuel by mouth.
[MC26700(ALL)01/96]
If any fuel is swallowed, call a physician or poison control
center immediately.Do not delay calling a physician merely
because no adverse effects are noticed at first; the toxic effects
of fuels may not become apparent for many hours.
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[MC26800(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC26900(ALL)01/96]
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. Excessive inhalation of fuel vapors can cause headache,
dizziness, nausea, poor coordination, and other symptoms which
could interfere with your ability to safely operate your vehicle.
Avoid breathing vapors while refueling. If fuel vapors are
inhaled in excessive quantities, move the victim to fresh air and
seek medical attention.
[MC27000(ALL)04/96]
Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. 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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[MC27100(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC27200(ALL)01/96]
If you are taking the medication ºAntabuseª or other forms of
disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism, vapor or skin contact
with a gasoline-methanol blend may cause the same kind of
adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic 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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[MC27300(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may
have an adverse effect on modern powertrain
components.
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[MC27400(ALL)01/96]
Running Out of Fuel
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[MC27500(ALL)08/96]
If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on level ground
away from traffic. Add at least one gallon (4 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.
[MC27600(ALL)01/96]
You may need to turn the ignition to START several times
before engaging the starter (leaving it in that position several
seconds each time) before the fuel system starts to pump fuel
from the tank to the engine.
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[MC27700(ALL)03/96]
Fuel Economy
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[MC27800(ALL)01/96]
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).
[MC27900(ALL)01/96]
To calculate the fuel economy:
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[MC28000(ALL)01/96]1.
Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer
reading.
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[MC28100(ALL)01/96]2.
Every time you buy fuel record the amount (in gallons or
liters) purchased.
[MC28200(ALL)01/96]3.
Divide the total number of miles that you have driven by
the total number of gallons that your vehicle has used. This
will give you the average numbers of miles per gallon.
[MC28300(ALL)01/96]
In metric, multiply the number of liters used by 100 and
divide the answer by the number of kilometers traveled. This
will give you the number of liters used per 100 km.
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[MC28400(ALL)01/96]
Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Fuel Economy Estimates
[MC28500(ALL)01/96]
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests
under simulated road conditions and therefore are estimates
which may not reflect the actual conditions you experience. The
tests also do not exactly duplicate your personal style of
driving, including all your stops, starts, and lane changes. Other
factors that may affect fuel economy include using the air
conditioning, driving speed, vehicle load and tire inflation
pressure. The EPA fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee
that you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
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[MC28600(ALL)01/96]
Improving Fuel Economy
[MC28700(ALL)01/96]
You can improve the fuel economy for your vehicle in three
ways:
[MC28800(ALL)07/96]1.
Maintain your vehicle effectively. A well-tuned, properly
maintained vehicle gives you better fuel economy. Follow the
schedules for maintaining your vehicle that are in the
Maintenance Schedulebooklet.
[MC28900(ALL)04/96]2.
Drive your vehicle efficiently. Change your driving habits to
conserve fuel:
[MC29000(ALL)04/96]
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Do not drive with your foot on the brake.
[MC29100(ALL)04/96]
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Watch traffic so that you do not have to stop suddenly.
[MC29200(ALL)01/96]
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Do not accelerate suddenly. Drive at a steady speed
whenever you can.
[MC29300(ALL)04/96]
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Do not let the engine idle for a long time.
[MC29400(ALL)01/96]
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Do not carry loads that are too heavy. To find out the limits
for the loads that your vehicle can carry, seeDriving with a
heavy loadin the Index.
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[MC29500(ALL)01/96]
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Keep the tires properly inflated. To find out the
recommended tire pressure, seeChecking the pressure of the
tireslater in this chapter.
[MC29600(ALL)01/96]
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Use your air conditioning system wisely. To find out about
fuel economy and air conditioning, seeClimate control systems
in the Index.
[MC29700(ALL)01/96]
In addition to your individual driving habits, optional
equipment, such as air conditioning, can have a significant effect
on fuel economy. Various aftermarket add-on items that increase
aerodynamic drag can also reduce fuel economy.
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[MC29800(ALL)01/96]
Emission Control System
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[MC29900(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter which
enables your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission
requirements.
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[MC30000(ALL)01/96]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other emission
control parts continue to work properly:
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[MC30100(ALL)01/96]
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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[MC30200(ALL)01/96]
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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[MC30300(ALL)01/96]
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Never turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving,
especially at high speeds.
[MC30400(ALL)07/96]
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Have the services listed in yourMaintenance Schedulebooklet
performed according to the specified schedule. The scheduled
maintenance services are required because they are
considered essential to the life and performance of your
vehicle and to its emission system.
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[MC30500(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or
other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can
start a fire.
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[MC30600(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not remove the floor carpet in your vehicle. Emission
controls cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor.
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[MC30700(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Under extreme conditions excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the fuel system, the interior floor covering,
or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
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[MC30900(ALL)01/96]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke and loss of oil
pressure. Also watch for the charge warning light, the check
engine light, or the temperature warning light. These sometimes
indicate that the emission system is not working properly.
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[MC31000(ALL)01/96]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or
engine. Changes that cause more unburned fuel to reach the
exhaust system can increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[MC31100(ALL)01/96]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases
vehicles, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or
prevent it from working. In some of the United States and in
Canada, vehicle owners may be liable if their emission control
device is removed or is prevented from working.
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Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
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[MC39900(ALL)12/95]
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild detergent. Do
not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel, or strong detergents.
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[MC40000(ALL)01/96]
Cleaning Plastic Parts
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[MC40100(ALL)01/96]
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are plastic. Clean with
a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for
routine cleaning.
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[MC40200(ALL)01/96]
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
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[MC40300(ALL)01/96
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If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed
rustproofing with a tar and road oil remover. If rustproofing is
not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
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[MC40400(ALL)02/96]
Cleaning the Safety Belts
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[MC40500(ALL)02/96]
Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is
recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach
or dye the belt webbing because this may weaken it.
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[MC40600(ALL)01/96]
Your Built-In Child Seat may be cleaned with mild soap and
water. Do not use household cleaners as they may weaken the
webbing or damage the plastic parts. For your convenience, the
liner can be removed, machine-washed, and air-dried.
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[MC40700(ALL)05/96]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[MC40800(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC40900(ALL)01/96]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[MC41000(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC41900(ALL)03/96]
Cleaning the Wheels
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[MC42000(ALL)03/96]
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use to wash your
vehicle's body. Do not use acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool,
abrasives, fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil remover to
remove grease and tar.
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[MC24300(ALL)08/96]
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel containing
manganese-based additives such as MMT. Additionally, vehicles
certified to California emission standards (indicated on the
underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are
designed to operate on California reformulated gasolines. If
California reformulated gasoline is not available when you
refuel, your vehicle can be operated on non-California fuels.
However, even though your engine will perform adequately on
other gasolines, the performance of the emission control devices
and systems may be adversely affected. Repair of damage
caused by using a fuel that your vehicle was not designed for
may not be covered by your warranty.
*
[MC24500(ALL)08/96]
Your vehicle is designed to useregulargasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend gasolines
labeled as ºregularª in high altitude areas that are sold with
octane ratings of 86 or even less.
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