1996 FORD AEROSTAR MPG

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[SV11000(ALL)01/95]
You may occasionally hear and/or feel a slight
thump occurring one or two seconds after a
gentle stop. This is normal and generally occurs
with the fuel tank 3/4 full. It is caused by the
wave action of the fuel within the tank.
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[SV11300(ALL)05/95]
Running Out of Fuel
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[SV11400(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on
level ground away from traffic. Add at least two
gallons (8 liters) of fuel to start your vehicle
again. If your vehicle is not on level ground,
you may need as much as five gallons (20 liters)
of fuel to start it.
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[SV11450(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
modern powertrain components.
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[SV11500(ALL)07/95]
You may need to crank the engine several times
before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from
the tank to the engine.
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[SV11600(ALL)05/95]
Fuel Economy
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[SV11700(ALL)07/95]
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers
(L/100K). Do not calculate the fuel economy
during your vehicle's break-in period. This
would not be an accurate estimate of how much
fuel your vehicle will normally use.
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[SV11800(ALL)05/95]
To calculate fuel economy:
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[SV11900(ALL)06/95]
1. Fill the tank completely and record the
initial odometer reading.
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[SV12000(ALL)06/95]
2. Every time you buy fuel record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
[SV12200(ALL)08/95]
3. After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the
fuel tank and record the final odometer
reading.
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[SV12225(ALL)08/95]
4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy:
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[SV12250(ALL)08/95]
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English: MPG = (total miles driven)v
(gallons used)
[SV12275(ALL)08/95]
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Metric: L/100k = (100 x liters used)v(total
kilometers driven)
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[SV12300(ALL)08/95]
Comparisons With Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport
Canada (TC) Fuel Economy Estimates
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[SV12400(ALL)08/95]
EPA and TC fuel economy figures are obtained
from laboratory tests under simulated road
conditions and thus are estimates which may not
reflect the actual conditions you experience or
your personal style of driving. The EPA or TC
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that
you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
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[SV12675(ALL)05/95]
The following decrease fuel economy:
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[SV12720(ALL)08/95]
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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[SV12740(ALL)05/95]
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Excessive speed
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[SV12760(ALL)03/95]
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Rapid acceleration
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[SV12780(ALL)05/95]
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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[SV12820(ALL)05/95]
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Sudden stops
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[SV12840(ALL)05/95]
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Extended engine idling
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[SV12860(ALL)05/95]
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Using speed control in hilly terrain
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[SV12880(ALL)05/95]
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
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[SV12920(ALL)05/95]
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Underinflated tires
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[SV12940(ALL)05/95]
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Heavy loads
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[SV12960(ALL)05/95]
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Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or
luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc.
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