ECO mode Mercury Mystique 1996 Owner's Manuals

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[AS02800(ALL)04/95]
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Using the ªSCAN/TUNEº button to scan radio stations
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[AS02900(ALL)04/95]
Pressing the ªSCAN/TUNEº button once enters the scan
mode (display will indicate ªSCNº). Pushing the top
ahalf
of the ªSEEKº button will begin the scan mode up the
frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds. Pushing the bottom
bhalf of
the ªSEEKº button will begin the scan mode down the
frequency band, again stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds.
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[AS03000(ALL)04/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station
press the ªSCAN/TUNEº button again.
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[AS03200(ALL)04/95]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS03300(ALL)02/95]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons.
These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM
stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
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[AS03400(ALL)04/95]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS03600(ALL)04/95]2.
Press one of the memory buttons and hold the button until
the sound returns. That station is now held in memory on
that button.
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[AS03700(ALL)04/95]3.
Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset
button you want to set.
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[AS03850(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the clock and
station memory preset buttons (if programmed in auto
mode) will need to be reset.
[AS04150(ALL)02/95]
n
Using the Automatic Memory Store feature
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[AS04250(ALL)05/95]
With Auto Memory Store, you can continually set strong
stations into your memory buttons without losing your
existing memory presets, which is especially handy while
traveling. Your radio will automatically set your memory
buttons to the strong local stations so you don't have to
continually manually tune to existing stations.
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Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS07750(ALL)04/95]
How to stop and restart the CD player
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[AS07800(ALL)04/95]
When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically enters the play
mode and the play indicator
ailluminates. To stop
temporarily, press the ªPLAY/STOPº button or the ªAM/FMº
button. The stop indicator
Xin the display illuminates and
operation returns to the radio mode. To resume CD play, press
the ªPLAY/STOPº button once again.
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[AS07850(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF during play and
then is set to the ON or ACCESSORY position, the
CD player will resume playing in the mode it was in
when ignition was turned off.
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[AS07860(ALL)03/95]
How to locate a selection on your CD player using
Automatic Music Search (AMS)
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[AS07880(ALL)03/95]
An ªAMSº (Automatic Music Search) control on your CD player
allows you to quickly find a particular selection on the disc.
Press the left
fside of the ªAMSº control to locate a
previous selection or the right
eside of the ªAMSº control
to locate a later selection.
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[AS07900(ALL)05/95]
How to fast forward or reverse your CD player
[AS07950(ALL)05/95]
To quickly search for a particular point in a selection, press the
right
ebutton (to fast forward) or the left
fbutton
(to reverse). While either button is pressed, the disc goes
forward or backward at two different speeds depending on how
long the button is held down. (Pressing either button for more
than approximately three seconds will speed up the process.)
Release the button at the desired point (found by watching the
elapsed playing time in the display or listening to the sound
during fast forward or reverse).
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[AS08000(ALL)03/95]
When you have reached the end of the disc by keeping the fast
forward
eside of the button pressed, the display will show
the end time of the last track and the sound will be muted.
When the fast forward
eside of the button is released, the
player resumes play at the beginning of the first track.
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A ª1º and ª0:00º will appear in the display when the beginning
of the disc is reached by pressing the rewind
fside of the
button.
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[AS08020(ALL)04/95]
Using the ªSCANº function
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[AS08030(ALL)03/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan mode. The CD
player will begin scanning the disc, stopping on each listenable
track for approximately eight seconds. This continues until you
press the ªSCANº button a second time or eject the disc. While
in the scan mode, the display flashes ªSCAN.º
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[AS08040(ALL)04/95]
Special features of your CD player
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[AS08050(ALL)04/95]
n
Compression
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[AS08060(ALL)04/95]
The compression feature will bring soft and loud passages
closer together for a more consistent listening level.
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[AS08070(ALL)03/95]
To turn the compression on, press the ªCOMPRESSº button.
When on, the compression indicator (ªCOMPº) will appear
in the display. Press the button again to turn off.
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[AS08072(ALL)03/95]
n
Shuffle
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[AS08074(ALL)03/95]
The shuffle feature on your CD player allows you to listen
to your disc selections in a different order. When this feature
is activated, your CD player will randomly select and play
tracks on the disc.
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[AS08076(ALL)03/95]
Press the ªSHUFFLEº button to turn on, press it again to
turn off. When on, the shuffle indicator (ªSHUFº) will
appear in the display. When the player is between selections,
the display will show a moving dash (ª-º) around the
perimeter of the display.
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[AS08077(ALL)03/95]
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Shuffle and Scan
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[AS08078(ALL)03/95]
Both the shuffle and scan features can be activated
simultaneously. In this mode, the player will randomly pick
a selection and play the first eight seconds. This process is
continued until either the ªSCANº button or ªSHUFFLEº
button is pressed a second time.
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[AS08080(ALL)04/95]
n
Automatic Disc Storage
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[AS08090(ALL)04/95]
If the disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed
from the disc opening within approximately 10 seconds, the
player will automatically reload the disc for storage, unless
the disc is automatically ejected due to a ªfocus errorº (disc
inserted upside down). In this case, the disc will not be
automatically reloaded.
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[AS08095(ALL)04/95]
How to eject the disc
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[AS08096(ALL)03/95]
Push the ªEJECTº button in the upper left corner of your CD
player to stop play, eject the disc and resume radio or tape
operation of your audio system.
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[AS08200(ALL)04/95]
How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and
Discs
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[AS08300(ALL)04/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact
Disc Player, carefully read the following precautions:
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[AS08400(ALL)04/95]
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Always handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
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[AS08500(ALL)04/95]
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Before playing, inspect the disc for any contamination. If
needed, clean the disc with an approved disc cleaner, such as
the DiscwasherHCompact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3H
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges.Do not use a circular motion to clean.
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[AS08600(ALL)04/95]
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Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended
for analog records.
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[AS22800(ALL)04/95]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS22900(ALL)04/95]
This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select
listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the
right
aside of the ªSEEKº button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band. Press the left
b
side of the button to select the next listenable station down
the frequency band. By holding the button down, listenable
stations can be passed over to reach the desired station.
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[AS23160(ALL)02/95]
n
Using the ªSCANº function (Stereo Cassette Radio)
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[AS23170(ALL)07/94]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan mode. The radio
will begin scanning up the frequency band, stopping on each
listenable station for approximately a five-second sampling.
This continues until you press the ªSCANº button a second
time. The display flashes ªAMº or ªFM.º
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[AS23200(ALL)04/95]
n
Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS23325(ALL)02/95]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons.
These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM
stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
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[AS23400(ALL)02/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired
frequencies:
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[AS23525(ALL)04/95]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS23700(ALL)04/95]2.
Press one of the memory buttons and hold the button until
the sound returns. That station is now held in memory on
that button.
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[AS23800(ALL)04/95]3.
Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset
button you want to set.
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[AS23900(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the clock and
station memory preset buttons (if programmed in auto
mode) will need to be reset.
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[AS27100(ALL)02/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS27250(ALL)02/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the ªEJECTº
button. The radio will resume playing.
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[AS27300(ALL)02/95]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS27400(ALL)02/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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[AS27550(ALL)05/95]
Push station memory button 3 to activate DolbyHB Noise
Reduction.
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[AS27600(ALL)02/95]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
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[AS27700(ALL)02/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
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[AS27750(ALL)02/95]
n
Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape
player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the
best playback sound and proper tape operation.
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[AS27800(ALL)02/95]
n
Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be
used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject
to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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[AS27900(ALL)02/95]
n
Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high
humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to
extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS28001(ALL)02/95]
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If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing
by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and
turning the hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS28101(ALL)02/95]
n
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
a cassette.
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Driving Your Mystique
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[DR00200(ALL)09/93]
Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary depending on
which type oftransaxleyour vehicle has. You may be familiar
with the term ªtransmission.º We usetransaxlebecause it is a
more accurate term for vehicles that have front-wheel drive.
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[DR00300(ALL)11/94]
Your vehicle will have one of the following types of transaxles:
[DR00410(ALL)02/94]
n
an automatic overdrive transaxle with transaxle control
switch, or
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[DR00600(ALL)11/94]
n
a manual transaxle.
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[DR00700(ALL)11/94]
If you are not sure which transaxle your vehicle has, talk to
your dealer.
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[DR00750(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control
Module that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out
mode to promote durability.
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[DR00800(ALL)01/95]
Driving with an Automatic Overdrive
Transaxle
[DR00850(ALL)05/95]
Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic
operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the transaxle control
switch depressed. Driving with the shift selector in D
(Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving
conditions. For manual control, start in 1 (First) and then shift
manually.
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141 transaxle control indicator light will illuminate (OD OFF) on the
instrument panel. When this OD OFF is illuminated the
transaxle will upshift and downshift from first through third
gears and provide coast braking in second and third gears.
[DR01875(ALL)02/94]
To return the transaxle to normal operation (first through fourth
gears) depress the TCS again. This switch may be used to cancel
overdrive any time the vehicle is being driven. Each time your
vehicle is started, the overdrive system will automatically be in
the normal overdrive mode and the light will not be
illuminated.
[DR01900(ALL)05/95]
When to use D (Overdrive Ð without Transaxle Control
Switch Activated
[DR01925(ALL)05/94]
D (Overdrive) is the usual driving position for an automatic
overdrive transaxle. It automatically upshifts or downshifts as
the vehicle speeds or slows.
[DR01950(ALL)05/94]
However, D (Overdrive) also shifts into a fourth gear Ð an
overdrive gear Ð when your vehicle cruises at a consistent
speed for any length of time. This fourth gear will increase your
fuel economy when you travel at cruising speeds.
[DR02000(ALL)05/94]
When to use D (Drive Ð with Transaxle Control Switch
activated)
[DR02025(ALL)05/94]
D (Overdrive) may not be appropriate for certain terrain. If the
transaxle shifts back and forth between third and fourth gears
while you are driving on hilly roads or if your vehicle requires
additional power for climbing hills, depress the TCS. D (Drive)
also gives more engine braking to slow your vehicle on
downgrades than D (Overdrive).
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[DR02100(ALL)01/95]
When to use 2 (Second)
[DR02200(ALL)05/94]
When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically starts off in
second gear. Use 2 (Second) to help drive up moderately steep
hills or restart from a standstill on slippery roads. It prevents
the transaxle from frequently shifting up and down. It also
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[DR16575(ALL)11/94]
If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, it may have
four-wheel power disc brakes or power front disc brakes and
rear drum brakes, which adjust automatically as the brake pads
or linings wear down.
[DR16700(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, apply the brake
pedal gradually. Use the ªsqueezeº technique Ð push on the
brake pedal with a steadily increasing force. This allows the
wheels to continue to roll while you are slowing down, which
lets you steer properly.
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[DR16800(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, extreme braking
can make the wheels lock and slide, causing you to lose control
of the steering. If the wheels lock, release the brake pedal and
repeat the ªsqueezeº technique.
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[DR16900(ALL)05/95]
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal; you
will wear out the linings and increase your vehicle's stopping
distance. Brake rotor damage may also eventually occur.
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[DR17000(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a
lower gear and do not apply your brakes
continuously. If you apply your brakes continuously,
they may overheat and become less effective.
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[DR17100(ALL)03/95]
Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate stops does not
affect the function of the brake system and is normal. However,
if the squeal becomes louder or more frequent, have your
brakes inspected by your dealer or a qualified service technician.
[DR17350(ALL)05/95]
Anti-lock Brake System (If equipped)
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[DR17450(ALL)11/94]
Your vehicle may come with the optional anti-lock brake
system. Whenever your wheels start to lock (which could result
in a skid) the anti-lock brake system prevents the lock-up by
automatically releasing and re-applying the brakes. The brake
pedal will pulsate as a result of the automatic releasing and
re-applying of the brakes. In spite of this improvement in
braking performance, you should continue to be cautious in all
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Customer Assistance
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[HS05300(ALL)04/95]
To review your case properly, the Board needs the following
information:
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[HS05400(ALL)04/95]
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legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair
orders that relate to the case
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[HS05500(ALL)04/95]
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the year, make, model, and vehicle identification number
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[HS05600(ALL)04/95]
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the date you bought your vehicle
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[HS05700(ALL)04/95]
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the date of repair and the mileage at the time of repair
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[HS05800(ALL)04/95]
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the current mileage
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[HS05900(ALL)04/95]
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the name of the dealer who sold you the vehicle or who
serviced your vehicle
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[HS06000(ALL)04/95]
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a brief description of your unresolved complaint
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[HS06100(ALL)05/95]
n
a brief summary of actions that were taken with the dealer
and Ford Motor Company
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[HS06200(ALL)05/95]
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the names (if known) of all people you contacted at the
dealership
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[HS06300(ALL)04/95]
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a description of the action you want done to resolve your
concern.
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[HS06310(ALL)04/95]
Should your application NOT qualify for review, an explanation
will be mailed to you.
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[HS06320(ALL)04/95]
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
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[HS06340(ALL)01/95]
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company.
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[HS06360(ALL)01/95]
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company.
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