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those which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
*
[SV53150( ALL)05/95]
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine
Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or
Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for the service of components
affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts
should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It
is the owner's responsibility to determine the
equivalency of such parts. Please consult your
warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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[SV53175( 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.
*
[SV53200( ALL)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.
*
[SV53300( 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.
*
[SV53400( 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
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Controls
instrument panel............ 79
mirrors................ 125
steering column............. 91
Convertible
cleaning............... 138
installation of the boot......... 134
lowering the convertible top...... 132
raising the convertible top....... 137
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 252
drain and flush............ 257
preparing for storage......... 303
proper solution............ 255
refill capacities............ 298
specifications............. 300
temperature gauge........... 73
warnings............... 252
Cooling fan............... 236
Crankcase emission filter......... 299
Cruise control (see Speed control)...... 97
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 217
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........217, 223
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 79
Daytime running light system....... 84
Defects, reporting............ 222
Defrost
rear window.............. 83
windshield............... 82
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....269, 271
engine oil.............. 249
power steering fluid.......... 274
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 213
Dispute Settlement Board........ 218
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Doors................. 103
lubricant specifications........ 300
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 190
heavy load.............. 192
high water.............. 191
slippery roads............ 190
tips for safe driving.......... 190
towing a trailer............ 194
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 287
fuses..............278, 286
operating when the engine is off..... 49
power point outlet.......... 130
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 173
tuning the radio.........142, 163
warranty and service information . . . 175
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 142
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 215
battery acid spills........... 199
fuel................. 245
jump-starting............. 199
towing................ 213
Emergency brake (parking brake) . . . 187±188
Emission control system
catalytic converter.......... 293
emissions warranty......... 4,293
Engine
check engine warning light....... 70
does not start........... 54,57
fuel injected engine, starting..... 51,53
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 57
preparing to start..........51±52
refill capacities............ 298
service points............ 239
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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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K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 51
positions of the ignition......... 49
removing from the ignition....... 50
stuck in lock position........ 49,51
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 292
checking............... 288
daytime running light system...... 84
dome lamps............87±88
flashing the lamps........... 92
fog lamps............... 86
hazard flashers............. 94
headlamps............... 85
high beams.............. 92
illuminated mirrors.......... 128
instrument panel, dimming....... 87
interior lamps........... 84,87
map lamps............... 88
replacing bulbs............ 288
trailer................ 197
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 91
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 67
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 65
anti-theft................ 72
brake................. 64
charging system............ 68
check engine.............. 70
engine oil pressure........... 77
hazard warning light.......... 94
high beam............... 70
low coolant.............. 68
lowoil................. 65
oil pressure.............. 77
overdrive off.............. 69
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
safety belt............... 66
service engine soon........... 70
theft system.............. 72
turn signal indicator......... 72,91
Load limits
GAWR................ 192
GVWR................ 192
trailer towing............. 194
Lubricant specifications......... 300
Luggage compartment.......... 131
Lug nuts
anti-theft............... 212
standard............... 209
tightening sequence.......... 211
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)...... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 235
Manual transmission
backing up (reverse).......... 183
clutch..............182, 272
driving................ 182
fluid, checking and adding....... 272
fluid capacities............ 298
lubricant specifications......... 300
shifting gears............. 183
shift speeds.............. 184
Map pockets.............. 131
Master cylinder, brakes......... 272
Methanol in fuel............. 244
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Speedometer............... 75
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 52
starting a cold engine.......... 53
starting after a collision......... 57
starting a warm engine......... 53
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 199
Steering, power............. 186
Steering wheel
horn.................. 95
locking................ 49
speed controls............. 97
tilting................. 96
Storage compartments
center console............ 129
map pockets............. 131
Storing your vehicle........... 301
Sun visor................ 128
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 67
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 22
T
Tachometer
mechanical cluster........... 76
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.........288, 292
cleaning................ 86
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 80
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 30
Tilt steering wheel............ 96
Tires
changing............... 205
checking the pressure.......263±264
cleaning............... 269
inspection and maintenance...... 263
replacing............... 265
rotating............... 264
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