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Use only power steering fluid that:
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meets Ford's Specification, such as MerconH
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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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.
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NOTE: Do not turn the steering wheel of your
vehicle with the engine off. It could
force power steering fluid out from the
reservoir cap or in extreme cases, it
could unseat the cap.
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Fuses, Fuse Links and Circuit
Breakers
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Fuses and circuit breakers protect your vehicle's
electrical 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 electrical parts, check the
appropriate fuses or circuit breakers.
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[SV39700( ALL)10/89]
The following charts tell you which fuses or
circuit breakers protect each electrical part of
your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker
opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that
use that circuit will not work.
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Once you have determined which fuses or circuit
breakers to check, follow the procedures under
Checking and replacing fusesorChecking and
replacing circuit breakerslater in this chapter.
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Vehicle Storage
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Maintenance Tips
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If you plan on storing your vehicle for an
extended period of time (60 days or more), refer
to the following maintenance recommendations
to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
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General
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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If vehicles are stored outside, they require
regular maintenance to protect against rust
and damage.
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Body
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Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt,
grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces,
rear wheel housing and underside of front
fenders.
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Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed
locations.
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Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent
rust.
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a
thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the
vehicle is washed.
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Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges
and latches with a light grade oil.
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Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
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Index 381
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
rustproofing.............. 10
safety belts............... 28
tail lamps............... 93
upholstery and interior trim...... 141
washing................ 9
wheels................ 319
Climate control system
air conditioning............ 87
heating................ 87
heating onlsystem............ 83
heating only system........... 83
Clock.............156, 173, 189
Cold engine starting............ 59
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 11, 14
Compact disc player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 150, 156
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 150
Console, description........... 147
Controls
instrument panel............ 81
mirrors.............143, 146
power seat.............. 140
steering column............ 99
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 301
checking and adding......... 301
drain and flush............ 306
preparing for storage......... 362
proper solution............ 303
refill capacities............ 353
specifications............. 305
temperature gauge........... 78
Cooling fan............... 280
Crankcase emission filter......... 356
Cruise control (see Speed control).... 106
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 261
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........261, 268
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Engine fan............... 280
Engine knocking............. 290
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 300
checking and adding......... 298
dipstick............... 298
disposal...........301, 304, 324
engine oil pressure gauge........ 76
filter, specifications.......... 356
refill capacities............ 353
specifications............. 297
synthetic oil............. 297
ªbreak-inº oils............. 8
viscosity............... 297
Entry system
illuminated.............. 120
remote................ 116
Exhaust fumes.............. 65
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
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Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 280
Federal Communications Commission . . . 192
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 7
Flashers, hazard............. 103
Flashing the lights............ 101
Flat tire................. 247
Fluid refill capacities........... 353
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 261
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 262
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 268
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 268
Foreign registration........... 267
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, special notice . . 5
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
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Index 393
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......... 14
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 14
Side mirrors, adjusting.......... 146
Snow tires and chains.......... 318
Spare tire
changing the tire.........247, 250
conventional spare.......... 247
finding the spare........... 248
removing the spare tire........ 248
Spark plugs, specifications........ 356
Special driving conditions........ 214
Special notice
ambulance conversions......... 5
diesel-powered vehicles......... 6
Specification chart, lubricants....... 357
Speed control
accelerating............. 108
canceling a set speed......... 111
resetting............... 108
resuming a set speed......... 111
tap up/tap down........... 108
when towing a trailer......... 239
Speedometer............... 79
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 58
starting a cold engine.......... 59
starting after a collision......... 63
starting a warm engine......... 60
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 243
Steering, power............. 206
Steering wheel
horn................. 104
locking................ 55
speed controls............ 106
tilting................ 105
Storage compartments
center console............ 147
underseat storage drawer....... 142
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394 Index
Storing your vehicle........... 361
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 74
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 29
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Tail lamps, cleaning............ 93
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 83
Testing the warning lights......... 58
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 53
Tilt steering wheel............ 105
Tires
changing............... 247
checking the pressure.......310±311
cleaning............... 319
inspection and maintenance...... 311
replacing............... 315
rotating............... 312
snow tires and chains......... 318
spare tire.............247±248
storing your vehicle.......... 363
tire grades.............. 315
treadwear.............. 315
wear bands.............. 315
wheel and tire matching........ 318
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 219
Towing your vehicle........... 258
with a tow truck........... 258
Traction-lok rear axle........216, 312
Trailer Towing............. 219
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 225
safety chains............. 238
trailer brakes............. 238
Transmission
automatic operation........195, 200
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