1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA power steering fluid

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[SV34800( ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV34900( ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV35000( ALL)03/95]
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
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[SV35100( ALL)02/95]
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[SV35200( ALL)01/95]
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
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[SV35300( ALL)05/95]
3. Turn the engine off.
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[SV35420( GV)11/94]
4. Check the fluid level in the power steering
fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be
between the MIN and MAX lines on the side
of the reservoir.
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[SV35550( GV)11/94]
5. If the power steering fluid is below the MIN
mark, add fluid in small amounts until the
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on
the side of the reservoir.
[SV35650( GV)12/94]
6. When you are finished, put the cap assembly
back on the reservoir.
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271 [SV35750( GV)12/94]
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Fluid level for power steering
[SV35875(M GV)03/95]
Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford
Specification MerconHATF XT-2-QDX.
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[SV35900( ALL)01/95]
If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive
your vehicle for a long period of time before
adding fluid. This can damage the power
steering pump.
[SV36150( GV)03/93]
If you must check the power steering fluid when
it is cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the
MIN mark on the reservoir.
% [SV36280( GV)12/94]Fuses, High Current Fuses, Fuse
Links, and Circuit Breakers
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[SV36400( ALL)03/95]
Fuses (conventional and high current) and circuit
breakers protect your vehicle's wiring system
from overloading. If electrical parts in your
vehicle are not working, the system may have
been overloaded and blown a fuse or tripped a
circuit breaker. Before you replace or repair any
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Index 325
O
Odometer
description............. 60,73
trip odometer............. 60
Oil filter................ 292
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 246
Oil viscosity.............. 246
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 288
Overdrive............... 177
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 130
Parking brake
operation.............. 182
warning light............ 49,85
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 292
PCV valve, specifications........ 292
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 271
Power door locks............ 122
Power features
antenna............... 155
door locks.............. 122
lumbar support............ 137
mirrors............... 141
seats................. 136
windows............... 132
Power point electrical outlet....... 144
Power steering
driving with power steering...... 180
fluid, checking and adding...... 270
fluid, refill capacity.......... 291
fluid, specifications.......... 293
servicing............... 180
Programmable memory seat....... 138
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Update:Fri Feb 2 11:41:03 1996