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[RE09250(ALL)03/95]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
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[RE09300(ALL)11/94]
1. Find the jack notch next to the door of the
tire that you are changing. Put the jack in
the jack notch and turn the handle of the
jack clockwise until the wheel is completely
off the ground.
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[RE09500(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury,
do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle. Do not start the
engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only for changing
the tire in emergencies. Never raise
your vehicle by using a bumper jack.
The bumper system could be
damaged or the jack could slip and
you could be injured.
[RE10000(ALL)02/95]
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The notches for the jack
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2. Remove the lug nuts by using a lug wrench.
Never loosen the hub nuts. See the picture
later in this section if you are not sure where
to find the lug nuts.
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[RE12005(ALL)07/94]
RWARNING
Your vehicle has been built with
metric (12 mm) threads on the wheel
studs and lug nuts. Make certain,
during wheel removal, the same nuts
removed are reinstalled, or if
replaced, nuts with metric threads
and the same chamfer configuration
are used. Installation of an improper
thread nut on a metric stud will not
properly secure the wheel to the hub
and will damage the stud so that it
must be replaced. Damaged studs
may result in wheel separation and
personal injury.
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[RE12100(ALL)01/95]
3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,
making sure that the air valve stem is facing
outward.
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[RE12200(ALL)03/95]
4. Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the
wheel is snug against the hub. The beveled
edges on the lug nuts face inward. Do not
fully tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the
vehicle off the jack.
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[RE12300(ALL)02/95]
5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE12400(ALL)01/95]
6. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug
nuts in the order shown in the following
illustration. As soon as possible, have your
dealer or a qualified service technician check
the lug nuts for proper torque specifications.
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[RE18000(ALL)03/95]
Towing Your Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle
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[RE18100(ALL)03/95]
At times, you may want to tow your vehicle
behind another vehicle, such as a recreational
vehicle, a car, or a truck.
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[RE18200(ALL)03/95]
Before you have your vehicle towed:
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[RE18300(ALL)03/95]
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Release the parking brake.
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[RE18400(ALL)03/95]
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Move the gearshift to N (Neutral).
[RE18500(ALL)01/95]
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Turn the key in the ignition to OFF.
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[RE18600(ALL)03/95]
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Unlock the steering wheel.
[RE18700(ALL)01/95]
Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than
35 mph (56 km/h) or for a distance greater than
50 miles (80 km), unless the drive wheels are
placed on dollies.
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[RE19000(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
Never use a tow bar that attaches to
the bumper when you tow your
vehicle. You could damage the
bumper and cause an accident.
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256Checklist, be alert for any unusual noise,
vibration, or other indication that your vehicle
may need service. If you do notice something
unusual, see that your vehicle is serviced
promptly.
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[SV01275(ALL)03/95]
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids,
and service parts conforming to specifications.
Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
Using these parts for replacement is your
assurance that Ford-built quality stays in your
vehicle.
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[SV01300(ALL)04/95]
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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[SV01600(ALL)03/95]
Precautions When Servicing Your
Vehicle
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[SV01700(ALL)01/95]
Be especially careful when inspecting or
servicing your vehicle. Here are some general
precautions for your safety:
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[SV01800(ALL)08/95]
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Do not work on a hot engine. The engine
cooling fans may come on unexpectedly.
Always turn the engine off and let it cool.
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[SV01850(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Your vehicle is equipped with two
automatic cooling fans. It may come
on at any time without warning. To
avoid injury, always disconnect the
negative terminal of the battery
before working near the fan.
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[SV03000(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
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[SV03100(ALL)03/95]
Opening the Hood
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[SV03200(ALL)01/95]
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the bottom left corner
of the instrument panel.
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[SV03300(ALL)02/95]
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the
auxiliary latch that is located under the hood
at the center of the vehicle.
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[SV03400(ALL)01/95]
3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it
open.
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[SV03500(ALL)01/95]
Whenever you close the hood, latch it securely.
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RWARNING
The fuel system may be under
pressure. If the fuel cap is venting
vapor or if you hear a hissing sound,
wait until it stops before completely
removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel
may spray out and injure you or
others.
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[SV06900(ALL)03/95]
2. Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and
put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel
filler pipe.
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[SV06950(ALL)02/95]
NOTE: To help reduce early nozzle shutoffs
and fuel spillage, park your vehicle so
that the fuel filler door is not
downhill. Do not tilt or turn the nozzle
upside down when filling. Avoid
excessively fast fuel dispensing rates
(over 10 gallons [38 liters] per minute).
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[SV07150(ALL)01/95]
3. If you spill any fuel on the body of your
vehicle, clean it off immediately. The fuel
may dull or soften the paint if you do not
wash it off.
[SV07200(ALL)11/94]
4. To replace the fuel cap, align the tabs on the
cap with the notches on the filler pipe. Turn
it clockwise until it stops.
[SV07250(ALL)04/95]
5. Push the fuel door closed.
[SV07275(ALL)04/95]
If the Service Engine Soon warning light comes
on and stays on when you start the engine, the
fuel cap may not be properly seated. Turn off
the engine, remove the fuel cap and replace it,
being careful to align the cap properly. For more
information, seeWarning lightsin the Index.
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[SV07300(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
If you lose the fuel cap, replace it
with one that is an authorized
Motorcraft service part or an
equivalent part. If you do not use the
proper fuel cap, the pressure in the
fuel tank can damage the fuel system
or cause it to work improperly in a
collision, endangering you and your
passengers.
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[SV07350(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an
aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer
warranty may be void for any damage
to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.
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[SV07500(ALL)03/95]
Choosing the Right Fuel
[SV07601(ALL)12/95]
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. Using leaded fuel
is prohibited by federal law. Any vehicle
damage may not be covered by your warranty.
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[SV08725(ALL)03/95]
Octane Recommendations
[SV08800(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is designed to use regular fuel
with an octane rating of 87.In most cases it is
not necessary to use a fuel with an octane rating
higher than 87. At service stations, the octane
rating is displayed in a label on the pumps.
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[SV10185(ALL)01/95]
Safety Information Relating to Automotive
Fuels
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[SV10195(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious
injury or death if misused or
mishandled. To minimize the risk
that you will be injured, please read
the following information carefully
and observe the recommended
precautions.
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[SV10200(ALL)01/95]
Gasoline and other automotive fuels are
extremely flammable. Turn your vehicle off and
do not smoke while refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks and other sources of ignition away from
fuels.
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[SV10205(ALL)03/95]
Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if
swallowed.Never attempt to siphon any fuel
by mouth.
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[SV10210(ALL)03/95]
If any fuel is swallowed, call a physician or
poison control center immediately.Do not delay
calling a physician merely because no adverse
effects are noticed at first; the toxic effects of
fuels may not become apparent for many
hours.
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[SV10213(ALL)03/95]
If gasoline is swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. If a gasoline-methanol blend is
swallowed, induce vomiting under the direction
of a physician or poison control center.
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[SV10215(ALL)03/95]
Gasoline and gasoline blends may contain small
amounts of carcinogens, such as benzene.
Long-term exposure to unleaded gasoline vapors
has caused cancer in laboratory animals.
Excessive inhalation of fuel vapors can cause
headache, dizziness, nausea, loss of coordination,
and other symptoms which could interfere with
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