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Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You 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. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•The service engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on the service engine soon indicator, refer toWarning
lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Refilling with a portable fuel container
With the Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system, use the following directions
when filling from a portable fuel container:
WARNING:Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers
or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ system. This could
damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto
the ground instead of filling the tank, which could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:Do not try to pry open or push open the Easy
Fuel™ system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel
system and its seal and cause injury to you or others.
When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use the
funnel included with the vehicle.
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Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski racks) may reduce
fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA fuel economy estimates
Every new vehicle should have a sticker on the window called the
Monroney Label which contains EPA fuel economy estimates. Contact
your authorized dealer if the Monroney Label is not supplied with your
vehicle. The EPA fuel economy estimates should be your guide for the
fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles. Your fuel economy may
vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
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Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................353
running out of fuel .........353, 399
Emission control system ..........404
Engine ........................................415
cleaning ...................................370
coolant .....................................388
fail-safe cooling .......................393
idle speed control ...................385
lubrication specifications .......412
refill capacities ........................412
service points ..................378–379
Engine block heater .................284
Engine oil ..................................382
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................382
checking and adding ..............382
dipstick ....................................382
filter, specifications ........384, 411
recommendations ...................384
refill capacities ........................412
specifications ..........................412
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................283
F
Fail safe cooling ........................393
Family entertainment system ....67
Fleet MyKey programming ......167
Fluid capacities .........................412
Fog lamps ....................................98
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................319
Freezer ......................................113Fuel ............................................394
calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 400
cap ...........................................396
capacity ...................................412
choosing the right fuel ...........397
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................403
detergent in fuel .....................399
filler funnel .............................399
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................394, 396, 401
filter, specifications ........394, 411
fuel pump shut-off ..................327
improving fuel economy ........400
octane rating ...................398, 415
quality ......................................398
running out of fuel .........353, 399
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................394
Fuses ..........................................327
G
Garage door opener ..................134
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............396
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................400
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................326
Headlamps ...................................96
aiming ......................................102
autolamp system .......................97
bulb specifications ..................106
daytime running lights ...........101
flash to pass ............................101
high beam .................................98
replacing bulbs .......................107
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