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Maintenance Tips
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If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of
time (60 days or more), refer to the following maintenance
recommendations to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
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General
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular
maintenance to protect against rust and damage.
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Body
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Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or
mud from exterior surfaces, rear wheel housing and
underside of front fenders.
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Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
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Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of
auto wax to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
the vehicle is washed.
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Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges and latches
with a light grade oil.
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Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
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Index
349
A
Accessory position on the ignition............. 41
Accessory power source, power point outlet....... 126
Additives, engine oil.................. 275
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats................. 36
description.................... 25,30
disposal....................... 34
driver air bag................... 25,30
indicator light..................... 58
operation....................... 30
passenger air bag................... 30
proper seating.................... 27
service and information labels............. 30
tone generator.................. 31,34
wearing safety belts.................. 26
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 262
specifications.................... 330
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 104
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system).....127, 152
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 278
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 177
noise........................ 179
see also Brake.................... 177
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 107
description..................... 107
disarming an untriggered system........... 108
disarming a triggered system............. 108
triggering...................... 107
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 243
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 241
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D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............. 73
Daytime running light system.............. 82
Defects, reporting................... 247
Defrost, windshield................. 77,80
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...........299, 301
engine oil..................... 276
power steering fluid................. 305
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 234
Dispute Settlement Board............... 243
Doors......................... 99
lubricant specifications................ 331
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 303
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 185
heavy load..................... 188
high speed..................... 185
high water..................... 187
slippery roads................... 185
tips for safe driving................. 184
towing a trailer................... 191
E
Electrical system
fuses......................308, 314
operating when the engine is off............ 41
power point outlet................. 126
relays....................... 315
Electronic sound system
accessory delay.................... 41
radio reception................... 152
tuning the radio................130, 146
warranty and service information........... 154
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)................. 129
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system) . . . 129
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Engine idle speed control................ 47
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.............. 276
checking and adding................ 276
dipstick...................... 276
disposal..................258, 278, 301
engine oil pressure gauge............... 65
filter, specifications................. 330
specifications..................275, 331
synthetic oil.................... 275
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 275
Entry system
illuminated..................... 106
remote....................... 103
Exhaust fumes..................... 50
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............ 258
Federal Communications Commission.......... 154
Flashers, hazard..................... 90
Flashing the lamps................... 88
Flat tire....................... 223
Foglamps........................ 81
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 243
Ford Extended Service Plan............... 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 248
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 248
Foreign registration.................. 249
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description..................... 167
driving off road................... 174
lever operated................... 167
special driving instructions.............. 176
special notice..................... 4
Four-wheeling with Ford supplement........... 4
French owner guides, how to obtain........... 3
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G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 266
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........269, 273
Gasoline (see Fuel).................. 266
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 68
fuel gauge...................... 67
odometer....................... 70
speedometer..................... 70
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge................. 64
charging system gauge................ 64
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 68
engine oil pressure gauge............... 65
fuel gauge...................... 67
odometer....................... 70
speedometer..................... 70
tachometer...................... 71
trip odometer..................... 71
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 198
definition....................188, 196
driving with a heavy load.............. 188
location....................188, 196
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 156
column-mounted.................. 156
floor-mounted................... 162
gearshift override.................. 157
locking the gearshift.................. 41
positions....................156, 162
shifting the gears................156, 162
shift-lock...................... 157
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Lamps
checking...................... 317
combination cargo and brakelamp........... 84
daytime running light system............. 82
flashing the lamps................... 88
fog lamps...................... 81
hazard flashers.................... 90
headlamps...................... 80
high beams...................... 88
illuminated entry system............... 106
instrument panel, dimming............... 83
interior lamps................... 80,83
replacing bulbs................... 317
trailer....................... 215
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 87
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 58
brake........................ 56
charging system.................... 62
check engine..................... 60
engine oil pressure.................. 65
hazard warning light................. 90
high beam...................... 67
oil pressure...................... 65
overdrive off..................... 62
safety belt...................... 57
service engine soon.................. 60
turn signal indicator.................. 87
Load limits
GAWR....................... 188
GVWR....................... 188
trailer towing.................... 192
Lubricant specifications................. 331
Lug nuts
standard...................... 229
tightening sequence................. 227
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Maintenance schedule and record (see separate
Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet)..... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 257
Manual transmission
clutch.....................161, 302
fluid, checking and adding.............. 302
lubricant specifications................ 331
shifting gears.................... 162
shift speeds..................... 164
Master cylinder, brakes................ 304
Methanol in fuel................... 271
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 273
Mirrors
dual electric remote control............. 122
rearview...................... 122
side view mirrors.................. 122
side view mirrors (power).............. 122
Motorcraft parts.................... 330
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 247
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 269
Odometer
description...................... 70
trip odometer..................... 71
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive............. 174
Oil filter.....................277, 330
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 275
Oil viscosity..................... 275
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Transfer case
fluid checking................... 302
lever operated................... 167
Transmission
automatic operation................. 156
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 300
fluid, checking and adding (manual)......... 302
lubricant specifications................ 331
Transmission control switch.............. 158
Transmitter (see Remote entry)............. 103
Trip odometer..................... 71
Tune-up specifications (VECI)............. 325
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 87
lever......................... 87
U
Used engine oil, disposal............258, 278, 301
V
Variable interval wipers................. 88
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 325
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 242
Vehicle loading.................... 192
calculating the load................. 198
understanding loading information.......... 188
Vehicle storage.................... 334
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 74
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 275
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)......... 62,64
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