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[AS22550(BEF )05/95]
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Using the ªAMSº function to manually tune
your radio (Stereo Cassette Radio)
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[AS22650(BEF )02/95]
You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by first pressing the
ªAMSº button (display shows ªTUNEº) then
within approximately five seconds pressing
and releasing either the right (
a) or left (
b)
side of the ªSEEKº button. To change
frequencies quickly, press andhold down
either the right or left side of the ªSEEKº
button.
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[AS22800(BEF )04/95]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS22900(BEF )04/95]
This feature on your radio allows you to
automatically select listenable stations up or
down the frequency band. Press the right
(
a) side of the ªSEEKº button to select the
next listenable station up the frequency band.
Press the left (
b) side of the button to select
the next listenable station down the
frequency band. By holding the button down,
listenable stations can be passed over to reach
the desired station.
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[AS23125(BEF )02/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function (Stereo Cassette
Radio)
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[AS23150(BEF )07/94]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan
mode. The radio will begin scanning up the
frequency band, stopping on each listenable
station for approximately a five-second
sampling. This continues until you press the
ªSCANº button a second time. The display
flashes ªAMº or ªFM.º
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[AS27100(BEF )02/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS27250(BEF )02/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJECTº button. The radio will resume playing.
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[AS27300(BEF )02/95]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS27500(BEF )05/95]
Push thekbutton to activate. Push again to
deactivate.
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[AS27550(BEF )02/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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[AS27560(BEF )07/90]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS27565(BEF )07/93]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximatedly ten seconds before changing
back to the clock mode.
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[AS27570(BEF )07/90]
How to set the clock
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[AS27575(BEF )04/92]
1. Turn the radio on.
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[AS27585(BEF )03/95]
2. Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button,
press the ªSEEKº button left (
b) to advance
the hours and right (
a) to advance the
minutes.
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[AS27595(BEF )07/90]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
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[AS27600(BEF )02/95]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS27700(BEF )02/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:
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[AS27750(BEF )02/95]
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Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to
clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours
of play will help maintain the best playback
sound and proper tape operation.
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[AS27800(BEF )02/95]
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Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or
less should be used. Tapes longer than 90
minutes are thinner and subject to breakage
or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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[AS27900(BEF )02/95]
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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct
sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or
cold. If they are exposed to extreme
conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS28001(BEF )02/95]
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If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it
before playing by putting your finger or a
pencil into one of the holes and turning the
hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS28101(BEF )02/95]
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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
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[AS28200(BEF )03/95]
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player when not in use. High heat in the
vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS33500( EF )04/95]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS33600( EF )08/89]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 6 preset AM stations. Follow
the easy steps below to set these buttons to
the desired frequencies:
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[AS33800( EF )05/94]
1. Tune to the desired frequency.
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[AS33900( EF )07/94]
2. Press one of the memory buttons and hold
the button in until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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[AS34000( EF )08/89]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset you want to set.
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[AS34100( EF )04/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected,
the clock and station memory preset
buttons (if programmed in auto mode)
will need to be reset.
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[AS34200( EF )02/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
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[AS34300( EF )08/89]
The ªTONEº button on the right side of your
radio controls the bass and treble balance. Rotate
the control clockwise to increase the treble
response (more highs) and counterclockwise to
increase the bass response (more lows).
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[AS34400( EF )03/95]
Clock Operation
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[AS34500( EF )07/90]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS34600( EF )07/93]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximately ten seconds before changing back
to the clock mode.
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[DR01250( EF )01/95]
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
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[DR01260( EF )01/95]
5. Start the vehicle.
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[DR01265( EF )05/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your F-Series
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[DR01270( EF )05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[DR01300( EF )01/95]
R (Reverse)
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[DR01400( EF )02/95]
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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[DR01500( EF )01/95]
Driving
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[DR01600( EF )03/93]
When to use D (Drive)
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[DR01700( EF )12/91]
This is the normal driving position. As the
vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts from
First gear to Second and Second to Third will
occur. The transmission automatically downshifts
as speed decreases.
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[DR01800( EF )01/95]
When to use 2 (Second)
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[DR01900( EF )12/91]
Use 2 (Second) to drive up moderately steep
grades, to start-up on slippery roads or to
provide engine braking on downgrades.
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[DR02000( EF )12/91]
Do not go faster than 55 mph (88 km/h) in this
gear.
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[DR09400( ALL)01/95]
Driving
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[DR09500( ALL)04/95]
When to usej(Overdrive)
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[DR09600( ALL)04/95]
This is the normal driving position. As the
vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts to
second, third and fourth gears will occur when
jOverdrive is chosen on the selector and the
transmission control switch has not been
pressed. The transmission will shift into the
correct gear when the right speed is achieved,
for the accelerator pedal position you have
chosen.
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[DR09700( ALL)03/94]
When to use Drive
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[DR09800( ALL)05/95]
You will note that there isn't a drive position on
your gearshift indicator. However, you will find
a Transmission Control Switch and an indicator
light labeled ªOverdriveº located on the end of
the gearshift lever. Press this switch and the
word ªOFFº will illuminate on the shift lever
knob. With the word ªOFFº illuminated, the
transmission will operate in gears one through
three. Operating in the Overdrive ªOFFº mode
gives more engine braking than Overdrive and
is useful for descending hills or when towing.
[DR09850( ALL)04/95]
quarter page art:0020771-C
Transmission Control Switch and indicator light (located
on the gearshift lever)
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To return the transmission to the normalj
Overdrive operation, press the transmission
control switch again. The Transmission Control
Indicator Light will not be illuminated when
Overdrive operation resumes. This switch may
be used to select O/D ON or O/D OFF any
time the vehicle is being driven.
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[DR09950( ALL)05/94]
When starting your vehicle, the overdrive system
will automatically be in the normal overdrive
mode.
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[DR10000( ALL)03/94]
If the Transmission Control Indicator Light is
flashing on and off steadily, a transmission
system malfunction was detected. The
transmission will operate in a failure
management mode and may have harsh
engagements, firm shift feel, or abnormal shift
schedule. If this condition persists, damage to
the transmission could occur. Contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
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[DR10100( ALL)01/95]
When to use 2 (Second)
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[DR10200( ALL)01/95]
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or
to provide additional engine braking on
downgrades. This position provides 2 (Second)
gear operation only.
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[DR10300( ALL)01/95]
When to use 1 (Low)
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[DR10400( ALL)04/95]
Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine
braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts from 1
(Low) can be made by manually shifting to 2
(Second) orj(Overdrive). Selection of 1 (Low)
gear provides only low gear operation from
start-up. Selection of 1 (Low) while at higher
speeds provides a shift to second gear, and a
shift to first gear will occur after the vehicle
decelerates to the proper speed.
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[DR17490(B F )12/91]
NOTE: Dash mounted four wheel drive
indicator lights are off when your
vehicle is in neutral.
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[DR17540(B F )01/95]
To shift from N (Neutral) to either 4H or 4L,
stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake.
Place the automatic transmission into N
(Neutral) or depress the clutch on manual
transmission vehicles. Push the transfer case shift
lever to the desired position. If it is difficult to
shift into either 4H or 4L, it may be necessary to
let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the
engine (particularly on vehicles equipped with
automatic transmissions).
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[DR17570(B F )06/94]
4x4 SYSTEMS-TOUCH DRIVE
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[DR17601(B F )06/94]
The Touch Drive 4x4 system functions in three
modes. In Two Wheel Drive mode, power is
delivered only to the rear axle at normal road
speed. The 4H position provides four-wheel
drive with power delivered to the front and rear
axles for increased traction. The 4L position
provides four-wheel drive with power delivered
to the front and rear axles when the above
average power is required at reduced speeds.
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[DR17630(B F )06/94]
Four wheel drive operation (4x4 or 4x4 LOW
RANGE) on dry pavement is not recommended.
Operating the vehicle in four-wheel drive on dry
pavement will increase noise, vibration, tire
wear, decrease fuel economy, and make
four-wheel drive disengagement difficult for the
transfer case.
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[DR17660(B F )06/94]
Touch Drive system indicator lights
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[DR17690(B F )03/91]
A 4x4 indicator light and a LOW RANGE
indicator light are located at the lower right of
the instrument cluster. In addition, two small
amber lights are located near the Touch Drive
system buttons. The amber light to the left of the
4x4 button will light up at the same time as the
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