1996 FORD F150 engine

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NOTE: Use of a transmission fluid other than
specified could result in transmission
malfunction and/or failure. Refer to
ªAdding automatic transmission fluidº,
ªRefill capacitiesº and ªlubricant
specificationsº for further information.
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[SV33651( ALL)02/95]
Checking the Automatic Transmission
Fluid
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[SV33701( ALL)02/95]
It is preferable to check the transmission fluid
level at normal operating temperature
150ÊF-170ÊF (66ÊC-77ÊC),after approximately 20
miles (32 km) of driving. However, if necessary,
you can check the fluid level without having to
drive 20 miles (32 km) to obtain a normal
operating temperature if outside temperatures
are above50ÊF (10ÊC).
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[SV33801( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for an
extended period at high speeds or in
city traffic during hot weather, or
pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be
turned off for about 30 minutes to
allow the fluid to cool before checking.
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[SV33910( ALL)12/91]
With the vehicle on a level surface, start the
engine and move the transmission shift selector
through all of the gear ranges allowing sufficient
time for each position to engage. Securely latch
the transmission shift selector in the Park (P)
position, fully set the parking brake and leave
the engine running.
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[SV33920(B F )06/94]
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with the 4x4 option
must have the 4x4 shift selector in any
position other than neutral.
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[SV37200( ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let the reservoir for the master
cylinder run dry. This may cause the
brakes to fail.
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[SV37400(BEF )01/89]
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Brake master cylinder
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[SV37600( ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV37700( 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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[SV37800( ALL)03/95]
To check the level of your power steering fluid:
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[SV37900( 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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[SV38000( 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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[SV38100(BEF )05/95]
3. Turn the engine off.
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[SV38900(BEF )01/95]
Use only power steering fluid that:
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[SV39000(BEF )01/95]
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meets Ford's Specification ESW-M2C33-F,
such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid,
E6AZ-19582-AA or an equivalent Type F
Automatic Transmission Fluid with a Ford
registration number (an 8-digit number
beginning with ª2Pº printed on the fluid
container).
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[SV39200( 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.
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[SV39300( ALL)03/95]
6. When you are finished, put the dipstick back
in and make sure that it fits snugly.
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[SV39400( ALL)02/95]
If you check the power steering fluid when it is
cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the FULL
COLD range on the dipstick. The reading will
only be accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately 50 to85ÊF (10 to 30ÊC).
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[SV39405( ALL)06/93]
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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[SV48800(BEF )05/95]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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[SV48900( ALL)01/95]
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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[SV49000( ALL)01/95]
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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[SV49100( ALL)01/95]
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Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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[SV49200( ALL)03/95]
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Have the services listed in theMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet performed
according to the specified schedule. The
scheduled maintenance services are required
because they are considered essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to
its emissions system.
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[SV49250( ALL)03/95]
In general, maintenance, replacement, or service
of the emissions control devices or systems in
your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or
engine may be performed at your expense by
any automotive repair establishment or
individual using automotive parts equivalent to
those which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
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[SV49300( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
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[SV49400(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
On vehicles without original equipment
floor covering or insulation, do not let
passengers ride in your truck in a manner
that allows contact between skin and the
metal floor.
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[SV49450( ALL)05/95]
If other than Ford or Motorcraft or Ford
authorized remanufactured parts are used for
maintenance, replacement, or for the service of
components affecting emissions control, the
owner should be assured that such parts are
warranted by their manufacturer to be
equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company
parts in performance and durability. Please
consult your warranty information booklet for
complete warranty information.
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[SV49500(BEF )05/95]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the
check engine light, or the temperature warning
light. These sometimes indicate that the emission
system is not working properly.
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[SV49600( ALL)01/95]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[SV49700( ALL)01/95]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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[SV49900( ALL)01/95]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate
properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on
for more than five seconds after you shut it off
or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[SV50000( ALL)05/95]
Information about your vehicle's emission
control system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement
and gives some tune-up specifications.
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[SV50050( EF )10/90]
NOTE: All current model year vehicles are
certified to the same year emissions
standards except certain vehicles
equipped with engines built prior to
January 1 of the model year which may
be certified to prior year emissions
standards. In either case, the
maintenance schedules contained in the
back of this Owner Guide must be
used to maintain your engine.
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[SV50100( EFM)01/89]
Noise emissions warranty, prohibited
tampering acts
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[SV50200( FM)03/93]
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulations became
effective governing the noise emissions on trucks
with a GVWR of over 10,000 lbs (4,536 kgs). The
following statements concerning prohibited
tampering acts and the noise warranty are found
in theWarranty Information Booklet, and are
applicable to completed F-Series chassis cabs
whose GVWR is over 10,000 lbs (4,536 kgs).
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[SV50400( EFM)01/89]
Do not tamper with the noise control
system
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[SV50500( EFM)01/89]
Federal law prohibits the following acts:
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[SV50600( EFM)01/89]
1. The removal or dismantlement, (by any
person unless for maintenance, repair or
replacement purposes) of any device or
design element incorporated into any new
vehicle to control noise output, prior to its
sale or delivery to the consumer, or while it
is being used, or
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[SV50700( EFM)01/89]
2. Using your light truck after a device or
design element has been removed or
dismantled, by any person.
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[SV50800( EFM)01/89]
The following are some of the acts that are
considered tampering:
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Removing the hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers, underbody
noise shields or material constructed to
absorb noise output.
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[SV51100( EFM)01/89]
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Removing or dismantling the engine speed
governor, so that the engine's speed exceeds
the manufacturer's specifications.
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[SV51200( EFM)01/89]
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Removing the air duct, air intake choke or
silencer, air cleaner and/or air cleaner
element.
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[SV51300( EFM)01/89]
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Removing or dismantling any of the exhaust
system components including the catalyst
inlet pipe, muffler, outlet pipe, resonator or
diffuser.
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[SV51400( EFM)01/89]
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Removing the fan shroud. Removing or
dismantling the fan clutch so that it no longer
functions properly.
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[SV51450( EFM)04/89]
Maintenance
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[SV51455( EFM)06/93]
Instructions for maintenance and service of the
noise control system have been included in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet and in
the ªGeneral Maintenance Checklist.º To aid the
noise control system throughout the life of the
vehicle, Ford Motor Company recommends that
this vehicle should be operated according to the
Owner's Guide. When installing replacement
parts, use caution not to violate the tampering
act as described above. Use the Maintenance
Record Log to list any inspections and services
performed on the vehicle.
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[SV51456( ALL)05/95]
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
Testing
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[SV51457( ALL)05/95]
In some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the
vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to
a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies a
ªneed for additional mixed city and highway
driving to complete the checkº of the OBD II
system. As soon as all of the OBD II system
checks are successfully completed, the OBD II
system is set to the ready condition. The amount
of driving required to reach the ready condition
varies with individual driving patterns. To
complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle
defined below. If the vehicle owner cannot or
does not want to do the additional driving
required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
[SV51458( ALL)05/95]
OBD II Drive Cycle
[SV51459( ALL)04/95]
The engine must be warmed up and at
operating temperature before proceeding with
the drive modes of the following OBD II Drive
Cycle.
[SV51461( ALL)04/95]
1. Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral)
the vehicle for 4 minutes.
[SV51463( ALL)04/95]
2. Idle the vehicle in drive (neutral for manual
transmission) for 40 seconds.
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[SV51465( ALL)05/95]
3. Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph (72 km/h)
at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle for 10 seconds.
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