fuel pump LINCOLN LS 2000 User Guide

Cleaner air
Ford approves the use of reformulated ªcleaner-burningº gasolines to
improve air quality. These gasolines may contain oxygenates up to 10%
ethanol or 15% MTBE.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
affect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
²You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
²Your ªCheck Engineº indicator may come on. For more information on
the ªCheck Engineº indicator, refer to theInstrumentationchapter.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
affect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
²You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
²Your ªService Engine Soonº indicator may come on. For more
information on the ªService Engine Soonº indicator, refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
Fuel Filter
For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter.
Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The
customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system
if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used.
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ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 600 km (1 000
miles) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 3 000 km±5 000 km (2 000 miles-3 000 miles).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill Capacities
section of theCapacities and specificationschapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of usable fuel remaining in the
fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of empty reserve varies and should not be relied
upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after
the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel
the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to
the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
²Use the same filling rate setting (low Ð medium Ð high) each time
the tank is filled.
²Allow three automatic click-offs when filling.
²Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
²Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
²Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
²Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
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comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................235
detergent in fuel .....................231
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................227,229,232
filter, specifications .........231,247
fuel pump shut-off switch .....174
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........232
low fuel warning light ..............11
octane rating ....................230,251
quality ......................................230
running out of fuel .................231
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................227
Fuses ...................................175,176
Garage door opener ....................84
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............229
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................232
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................14
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................15
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....167
definition .................................167
driving with a heavy load ......167
location ....................................167
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............167
calculating ...............................167
definition .................................167
driving with a heavy load ......167
location ....................................167
Hazard flashers .........................174
Head restraints .........................112
Headlamps ...................................27aiming ...............................240,241
autolamp system .......................29
bulb specifications ..................239
daytime running lights .............27
flash to pass ..............................28
high beam .................................10
replacing bulbs .......................237
turning on and off ....................27
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................31
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ................84,85,86,87
Hood ..........................................196
Ignition .......................................251
positions of the ignition ...........71
removing the key ....................166
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................137
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................236
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................245
cluster ...................................8,245
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................29
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......188
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................105
Keys .............................................71
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........71
removing from the ignition ....166
Lamps
autolamp system .......................29
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................239
cargo lamps ...............................29
daytime running light ...............27
fog lamps ...................................28
headlamps .................................27
Index
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