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Manually moving the wipers across the
windshield may damage them.
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[SV24000( ALL)03/01]
Wiper blade replacement
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[SV24100( ALL)09/95]
If the wiper blades still do not work properly
after you clean them, you may need to replace
the wiper blade assembly or the blade element.
When replacing the wiper blade assembly, blade
refill, or wiper arm always use a Motorcraft part
or equivalent. To replace the blades, follow the
instructions that come with them.
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[SV24200( ALL)03/95]
Tires
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[SV24300( ALL)03/95]
Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel
tank. If one tire looks lower than the others,
check the pressure in all of them. Always follow
these precautions:
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[SV24500( ALL)03/95]
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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended
pressures.
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[SV24600( ALL)02/95]
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Stay within the recommended load limits (see
Load limitsin the Index).
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[SV24700( ALL)02/95]
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Make sure the weight of your load is evenly
distributed.
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[SV24800( ALL)10/89]
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Drive at safe speeds.
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[SV24900( ALL)01/95]
If you do not take these precautions, your tires
may fail or go flat.
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[SV24950( ALL)07/95]
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.
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[SV25000( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.
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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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Gearshift (continued)
floor-mounted............ 183
locking the gearshift.......... 49
manual operation........... 182
positions.............177, 183
shifting the gears.........177, 183
shift-lock............... 178
upshifting.............. 184
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 192
calculating.............. 192
definition.............. 192
driving with a heavy load....... 192
location............... 192
H
Hazard flashers.............. 94
Headlamps
aiming................ 288
bulb specification........... 292
checking alignment.......... 288
cleaning................ 86
daytime running lights......... 84
flashing................ 92
high beam............... 92
replacing bulbs..........288±290
turning on and off........... 85
Head restraints............. 116
Heating
heater only system........... 82
heating and air conditioning system . . . 80
High beams
indicator light............. 70
operation............. 84,92
Hitch................. 195
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Tires (continued)
snow tires and chains......... 268
spare tire............... 206
storing your vehicle.......... 303
tire grades............265±266
treadwear............265, 267
wear bands.............. 265
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 194
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies.......... 213
with a tow truck........... 213
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 185
Trailer towing
calculating maximum
trailer weight..........194±195
safety chains............. 196
tips................. 197
trailer brakes............. 196
trailer lamps............. 197
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 177
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 270
fluid, checking and adding (manual) . . 272
fluid, refill capacities......... 298
lubricant specifications......... 300
manual operation........... 182
Transmission control switch....... 180
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 110
Trip odometer............... 75
Trunk
remote release lever.......... 132
using the keys to open........ 131
using the remote entry system
to open.............. 110
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338 Index
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid
reservoir............... 261
windshield.............. 261
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 192
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 300
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 213
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 212
cleaning............... 269
covers............207, 209, 211
inspection and maintenance...... 263
lug nuts............... 207
ornaments.............. 211
Windows
manual windows, operating...... 114
one-touch down..........114±115
power windows, operating....... 114
rear, defrosting............. 83
Windshield, washing............ 92
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid....... 261
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 262
operation................ 92
reservoir............... 261
specifications...........262, 300
variable interval wipers.......92±93
Windshield wipers and washer....... 92
Wrecker towing............. 213
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