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[LG03000( ALL)06/94]
The Mechanical Cluster
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[LG03100( ALL)06/93]
The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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Brake System Warning Light
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[LG03350( EF )06/92]
The red warning light for the brakes can show
three things Ð that either the parking brake is
not fully released, that the brake fluid level is
low in the master cylinder reservoir or the
vacuum pressure is low on diesel engine
vehicles. If the fluid level is low, the brake
system should be checked by a qualified service
technician.
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[LG03400( ALL)05/94]
This light comes on when you turn the ignition
key to START to verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or comes on after
you have released the parking brake fully, have
the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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Brake warning light symbols
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[IP17400(BEF )05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP17715( F )04/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
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The fog lamps rocker switch is located on the
instrument panel to the right of the steering
column.
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Fog lamp switch
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The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low
beam headlamps under limited visibility
conditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog and
operate only when the low beam headlamps are
on.
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[IP17770( F )02/93]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life it is
recommended that the fog lamp switch be
turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the ON side
of the rocker switch. An indicator light will
glow when the lamps are on.
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To turn off, push the OFF side of the switch.
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244 [DR38417(B F )05/95]Your vehicle has been equipped for use with a
4-wire trailer tow electrical system (running
lamps, right hand stop/turn, left hand
stop/turn, and ground).
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[DR38425(BEF )03/91]
Class I and Class II Trailer Tow electrical wiring
provides two circuits (right hand and left hand)
to operate trailer stop/turn tail lamps. Each
stop/turn circuit will operate one combination
stop/turn light bulb (# 1157, 3157, 2357, or 3357)
on the trailer. Never add more than one trailer
light bulb to one circuit.
[DR38429(B F )05/95]
A wire harness (Ford part number
F5TB-13A576-A) has been provided that connects
to the frame wire harness at the rear of the
vehicle and is compatible with most 4-wire
trailer tow electrical systems.
[DR38431(B F )05/95]
Always check trailer and vehicle functions (i.e.,
stop/turn signal, and running lights) before
operating your vehicle and trailer.
[DR38433(B F )05/95]
If your vehicle fails to function properly, do not
operate your vehicle and trailer until corrections
are made.
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[DR38450( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
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[DR38500(ALL )01/95]
Driving while you tow
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[DR38520( ALL)05/95]
Be especially careful when driving while you
tow a trailer. Never drive faster than 45 mph
(70 km/h) when you tow in hilly country on
hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
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Servicing Your F-Series
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Service Made Easy
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Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
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1. When we can, we design parts that do not
need to be serviced.
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2. We want to make servicing your vehicle as
easy as possible. To help you:
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We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in
the engine compartment so that you can find
them easily.
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[SV00800(BEF )01/95]
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When possible, we design parts Ð such as
the headlamp bulbs Ð that can be replaced
without tools.
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[SV00900(BEF )05/94]
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We give you a Maintenance Schedule that
makes tracking routine service for your
vehicle easy. The maintenance schedule is
located in theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet.
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[SV01000( ALL)01/95]
This chapter tells you about the basic parts that
you need to check and service regularly.
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[SV01100( ALL)02/95]
If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your
dealership can provide the parts and service
required. Check yourWarranty Information Booklet
to find out which parts and services are covered.
Also see theCustomer Assistancechapter of this
Owner Guide.
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[SV01300( ALL)03/95]
Ford Motor Company recommends that the
Owner Maintenance Checks listed in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet be
performed for the proper operation of your
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However, you should know that the circuit
breakers will reset themselves and allow the
electrical parts to work again once the overload
on the circuit is removed. If the circuit breakers
continue to cut off electricity, have your vehicle's
electrical system checked.
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[SV44500( ALL)02/95]
If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the
same amperage rating. To remove a circuit
breaker mounted in the fuse panel, grip it with
your finger and thumb and pull it straight out
of its socket.
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[SV44600(BEF )03/95]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[SV44700(BEF )01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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headlamps
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tail lamps
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[SV45000(BEF )01/95]
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brakelamps
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high-mount brakelamp
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[SV45100(BEF )01/95]
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hazard flasher
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[SV45200(BEF )01/95]
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turn signals
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[SV45300(BEF )01/95]
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license plate lamp
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[SV45400(BEF )01/95]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[SV45600(BEF )01/95]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Headlamp Bulb
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The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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[SV46050(BEF )12/91]
NOTE: If the bulb is accidently touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
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[SV46100(BEF )01/95]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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Parts of a headlamp
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Removing the headlamp bulb
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1. Make sure that the headlamp switch on the
instrument panel is in the OFF position.
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2. Lift the hood and behind the headlamp
remove the electrical connector by grasping
the wires and pulling rearward.
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3. Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it
1/8 of a turn to free it from the socket. Then
slide the ring off the plastic base. Keep the
ring.You must use it again to hold the new
bulb in place.
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4. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling it rearward without
turning.
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[SV46900(BEF )03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
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2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic
base until it contacts the rear of the socket.
Lock the ring into the socket by rotating it
clockwise until you feel a ªstopº.
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3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
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[SV47320(B F )03/95]
To remove the brakelamp:
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[SV47330(B F )03/93]
1. Remove the two screws from the surface of
the lens.
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[SV47340(B F )03/93]
2. After removing the screws, remove the lamp
assembly.
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[SV47350(B F )03/93]
3. Remove the socket by rotating it 45Ê and
pulling it out of the lamp that contains the
burned-out bulb and replace the bulb.
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[SV47360(B F )02/95]
To install the high-mount brakelamp:
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[SV47365(B F )03/93]
1. Push the bulb socket into the lamp assembly
and rotate45Ê.
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[SV47370(B F )03/93]
2. Position the lamp assembly on vehicle.
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[SV47375(B F )03/93]
3. Secure with two screws.
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[SV47382(B F )07/93]
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Replacing the high-mount brakelamp or cargo lamp bulb
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