fuel pump LINCOLN MKX 2010 User Guide

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 to
Warning lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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 fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more
accurate measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000
km).
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 theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection of this chapter.
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
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empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the 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:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Calculation 1:Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Calculation 2:Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total
kilometers traveled.
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Engine block heater .................205
Engine oil ..................................272
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................272
checking and adding ..............272
dipstick ....................................272
filter, specifications ........275, 299
recommendations ...................275
refill capacities ........................300
specifications ..........................300
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................205
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Fail safe cooling ........................282
Fluid capacities .........................300
Fog lamps ....................................46
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................222
Fuel ............................................283
calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 288
cap ...........................................286
capacity ...................................300
choosing the right fuel ...........287
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................291
detergent in fuel .....................288
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................283, 286, 288
filter, specifications ........283, 299
fuel pump shut-off switch .....231
improving fuel economy ........288
octane rating ...................287, 303
quality ......................................287
running out of fuel .................288
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................283
Fuses ..................................231–232G
Garage door opener ....................70
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............286
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................288
Gauges .........................................16
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Hazard flashers .........................230
Head restraints .........................116
Headlamps ...................................45
aiming ........................................47
autolamp system .......................45
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............46
flash to pass ..............................46
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................45
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................40
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................70
Hood ..........................................268
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Ignition ...............................202, 303
Illuminated visor mirror .............59
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................155
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................293
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................264
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