Mercury Villager 1996 Owner's Manuals

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[SV03800(ALL)03/95]
Opening the Hood
[SV03900(ALL)01/93]1.
Pull the hood release handle, located below the fuse panel
door.
[SV04000(ALL)09/93]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040189-C
Hood release handle location
[SV04100(ALL)01/93]2.
Go to the front of the vehicle and release the hood latch
under the hood in the front center of the vehicle.
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[SV04200(ALL)01/93]3.
Lift the hood and release the prop rod from its retaining
clip. Place the end of the prop rod in the prop rod hole
provided on the underside of the hood.
[SV04300(ALL)04/95]
24 pica art:0040190-C
The hood latch and prop rod
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[SV04400(ALL)01/93]
To close the hood:
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[SV04500(ALL)01/93]1.
Remove the prop rod from the slotted hole in the hood.
Place the rod in its retaining clip and close the hood with
enough force to make it latch. Be sure to oil the hood latch
every six months to maintain smooth operation.
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[SV04600(ALL)01/93]2.
Try to lift the hood after closing it to be sure it is securely
latched.
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[SV04700(ALL)04/95]
Engine Compartment
[SV04800(ALL)04/94]
Your vehicle has a 3.0 liter EFI, V-6 engine. The following
illustration will show a diagram of your engine and where you
can find items that you should service regularly.
[SV04900(ALL)04/95]
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[SV05000(ALL)04/95]
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The engine compartment
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[SV05025(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Engine
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[SV05050(ALL)04/95]
A clean engine is more efficient because a buildup of grease and
dirt acts as an insulator, keeping the engine warmer than
normal.
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[SV05075(ALL)07/95]
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Extreme care must be used if a power washer is used to
clean the engine. The high pressure fluid could penetrate
sealed parts and assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.
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[SV05100(ALL)08/95]
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In order to avoid possible cracking of the engine block or
fuel injection pump, do not spray a hot engine or injection
pump with cold water.
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[SV05125(ALL)07/95]
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The alternator, distributor and air intake must be covered.
Covering these components will help prevent water damage.
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[SV05150(ALL)04/95]
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running. Water
getting into the engine may cause internal damage.
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[SV07160(ALL)06/95]4.
Replace the fuel cap tightly when you are finished. Turn it
clockwise until you hear at least three clicks. The ratcheting
mechanism allows the fuel cap to be sealed without
overtightening.
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[SV07170(ALL)10/95]5.
Push the fuel door closed.
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[SV07200(ALL)06/95]
Choosing the Right Fuel
[SV07300(ALL)05/96]
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is
prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. The damage
may not be covered by your warranty.
[SV07350(ALL)05/96]
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
casued by using a fuel that your vehicle was not designed for
may not be covered by your warranty.
[SV07370(ALL)05/96]
Octane recommendation
[SV08000(ALL)05/96]
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend gasolines
labeled as ªregularº in high altitude areas that are sold with
octane ratings of 86 or even less.
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[SV08100(ALL)05/96]
6 pica art:0040193-A
Typical octane rating label
[SV08200(ALL)05/96]
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 techncian to prevent any engine damage.
[SV08300(ALL)05/96]
Fuel Quality
[SV08400(ALL)05/96]
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 qualifies service technician.
[SV08500(ALL)05/96]
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.
[SV08600(ALL)05/96]
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to
your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.
[SV08700(ALL)05/96]
Gasolines for clean air
[SV08800(ALL)05/96]
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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