324 Index
Engine (continued)
starting............... 49,53
starting after a collision......... 57
storing your vehicle........301±302
Engine block heater............ 55
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 252
checking hoses............ 254
disposal.........236, 251, 256, 271
drain and flush............ 257
low coolant warning light........ 68
preparing for storage......... 303
proper solution............ 255
recovery reservoir.........239, 252
refill capacities............ 298
specifications............. 300
temperature gauge........... 73
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............... 73
mechanical.............73±74
Engine fan............... 236
Engine knocking............. 244
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.....249, 251
checking and adding......... 249
dipstick............... 249
disposal.........236, 251, 256, 271
engine oil pressure gauge........ 77
filter, specifications.......... 299
low oil warning light.......... 65
refill capacities............ 298
specifications...........248, 300
synthetic oil...........248±249
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity.............248±249
Entry system, remote.......... 110
Exhaust fumes.............. 56
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
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326 Index
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start.......... 57
starting after a collision......... 57
Fuse panels
engine compartment.......... 282
high current fuse panel........ 283
instrument panel.........278, 286
Fuses
charts..............280, 286
checking and replacing........ 286
circuit breakers............ 287
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 242
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 243
Gasohol................ 244
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 242
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 73
engine oil pressure gauge........ 77
fuel gauge............... 72
odometer................ 75
speedometer.............. 75
tachometer............... 76
trip odometer.............. 75
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 192
definition............... 192
driving with a heavy load....... 192
location............... 192
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 177
console-mounted........... 179
downshifting............. 185
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