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A venting fuel tank is not an abnormal condition. It may be
caused by:
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too volatile a fuel for the weather conditions. Service stations
sometimes sell winter grade fuel in the summer.
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pulling a heavy load on hot days, or at high altitudes.
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extended periods of idling with the engine RPM increased
above the normal idle range.
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parking the vehicle in full sunlight for extended periods on
extremely hot days.
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Choosing the Right Fuel
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Use only UNLEADED FUEL in your vehicle. Using leaded fuel
is prohibited by federal law. Any vehicle damage may not be
covered by your warranty.
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Octane recommendations
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Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with an
octane rating of 87.
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6 pica art:0040193-A
Typical octane rating label
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We do not recommend gasolines labeled ªregularº that are sold
with octane ratings of 86 or even less in high altitude areas.
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Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on
the recommended octane rating fuel, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage.
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Fuel quality
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If you are experiencing starting, rough idle, or hesitation
problems try a different brand of fuel. If the condition persists,
see your dealer or qualified service technician.
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It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to
your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.
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Running Out of Fuel
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If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on level ground
away from traffic. Add at least two gallons (8 liters) of fuel to
start your vehicle again. If your vehicle is not on level ground,
you may need as much as five gallons (20 liters) of fuel to start
it.
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You may need to turn the ignition to START several times
before engaging the starter (leaving it in that position several
seconds each time) before the fuel system starts to pump fuel
from the tank to the engine.
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Fuel Economy
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Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle
and can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per
100 Kilometers (L/100K).
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To calculate the fuel economy:
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Fill the tank completely and record the inital odometer
reading.
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Every time you buy fuel record the amount (in gallons or
liters) purchased.
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Divide the total number of miles that you have driven by
the total number of gallons that your vehicle has used. This
will give you the average numbers of miles per gallon.
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In metric, multiply the number of liters used by 100 and
divide the answer by the number of kilometers traveled. This
will give you the number of liters used per 100 km.
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Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Fuel Economy Estimates
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EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests
under simulated road conditions and therefore are estimates
which may not reflect the actual conditions you experience. The
tests also do not exactly duplicate your personal style of
driving, including all your stops, starts, and lane changes. Other
factors that may affect fuel economy include using the air
conditioning, driving speed, vehicle load and tire inflation
pressure. The EPA fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee
that you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
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Improving Fuel Economy
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You can improve the fuel economy for your vehicle in three
ways:
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Maintain your vehicle effectively. A well-tuned, properly
maintained vehicle gives you better fuel economy. Follow the
schedules for maintaining your vehicle that are in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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Drive your vehicle efficiently. Change your driving habits to
conserve fuel:
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Do not drive with your foot on the brake.
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Watch traffic so that you do not have to stop suddenly.
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Do not accelerate suddenly. Drive at a steady speed
whenever you can.
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Do not let the engine idle for a long time.
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Do not carry loads that are too heavy. To find out the limits
for the loads that your vehicle can carry, seeDriving with a
heavy loadin the Index.
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Keep the tires properly inflated. To find out the
recommended tire pressure, seeChecking the pressure of the
tireslater in this chapter.
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Use your air conditioning system wisely. To find out about
fuel economy and air conditioning, seeClimate control systems
in the Index.
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In addition to your individual driving habits, optional
equipment, such as air conditioning, can have a significant effect
on fuel economy. Various aftermarket add-on items that increase
aerodynamic drag can also reduce fuel economy.
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil
meeting Ford Specification ESE-M2C153-E and displaying the
American Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the
front of the container.
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Use only engine oils displaying the American Petroleum
Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the front of the container:
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10-1/2 pica
art:0001314-A
The API Certification Mark
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Neveruse:
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ªNon-Detergentº oils
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Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments
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Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity arePREFERREDfor
your vehicle. They provide the best engine performance, fuel
economy and engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
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Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and of the preferred
viscosity may be used in your engine. The engine oil and oil
filter must still be changed according to the maintenance
schedule.
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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Since the proper amount of engine oil is important for safe
engine operation, check the oil using the dipstick each time you
put fuel in your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off, the
oil must be warm and the vehicle must be parked on level
ground.
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Checking the engine oil level:
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Turn the engine off after it has warmed up and allow a few
minutes for the engine oil to drain back into the oil pan.
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Set the parking brake, making sure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
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Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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Locate the dipstick labelled ªEngine Oilº and carefully pull it
out of the engine.
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Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into position, making
sure it is fully seated.
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7-1/2 pica art:0050073-D
Engine oil dipstick
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Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the oil level is below
the ªADD 1 QT.º line, add engine oil as necessary. If the oil
level is beyond the letter ªFº in FULL, engine damage or
high oil consumption may occur and some oil must be
removed from the engine.
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Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is fully seated.
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It may be necessary to add some oil between oil changes. Make
sure you use a CERTIFIED engine oil of the preferred viscosity.
Your vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if engine
damage is caused by the use of improper engine oil.
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Add engine oil through the oil filler cap highlighted in yellow.
To add oil, remove the filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil
into the opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine. Recheck
the oil level after you finish adding oil.
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Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
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Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet for
additional information.
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NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a
responsible manner. Follow your community's
standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out about recycling
automotive fluids.
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RWARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil has caused
cancer in laboratory mice.
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Protect your skin by washing with soap and water.
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Engine Coolant
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Checking the engine coolant
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Your vehicle's engine coolant protects the engine from
overheating in the summer and from freezing in the winter.
Check the level of the engine coolant at least once a month, but
preferably each time you stop for fuel. Simply check the coolant
reservoir, located in the engine compartment. The coolant
should stay slightly above the ªFULL COLDº mark.
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Adding engine coolant
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RWARNING
Do not put engine coolant in the container for the
windshield washer fluid.
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If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze could
make it difficult to see through the windshield.
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