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Temporary spare tire location and assembly
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To stow underbody temporary spare tire:
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1. Insert lug nut wrench into the actuator hole
and turn counterclockwise until the
cable/retainer is extended for insertion into
the wheel.
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2. Install the retainer through wheel center
with valve stem facing up.
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214 [ER06300(ALL)01/96]3. Rotate wrench clockwise until tire is secured.
(Raising mechanism will slip.)
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4. Check for proper seating against underbody
supports and retighten if necessary.
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Spare tire Ð underbody carrier
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RWARNING
Do not stow any conventional spare tire
or flat temporary spare tire in the
underbody position. Doing so may cause
damage to the tire, rear axle, or brake
lines. (Standard length only)
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A flat tire can be temporarily secured to the
floor pan under the rear-most seat. To
temporarily secure a flat tire:
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1. Remove the spare tire ªJº bolt, plate and
wing nut from their stowed location on the
jack.
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3. Use the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
to unscrew wheel ornaments attached by
retaining screws. Remove any wheel trim.
Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
behind wheel covers or hubcaps and twist
off.
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4. Loosen the wheel nuts by pulling up on the
handle of the lug nut wrench about one-half
turn (counterclockwise). Do not remove the
wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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5. Unfold the jack handle and lock into the
jack. Use the jack handle to slide the jack
under the vehicle.
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Removing and Replacing the Tire
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1. Positioning the jack
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a. To raise a front wheel, place the jack
under a horizontal portion of the
underbody member behind the wheel, as
shown.
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Front jacking point
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b. To raise a rear wheel, place the jack
under a horizontal portion of the
underbody member ahead of the wheel
as shown.
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Rear jacking point
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c. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the
wheel is completely off the ground.
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Never place the jack under the rocker
panels.
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2. Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut
wrench.
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3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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4. Thread the lug nuts on the wheel studs with
the beveled face toward the wheel. Use the
lug nut wrench to screw the lug nut snug
against the wheel but do not tighten.
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5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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6. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug
nuts in the order shown in the following
illustration.
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242 [MC08785(ALL)01/96]1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine
off and let it cool.
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2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap and turn it slowly,
counterclockwise to the first stop.
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3. Step back while the pressure releases.
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4. When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to press the cap
down, turn it counterclockwise, and remove
it.
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UseFord Premium Engine Coolant
E2FZ-19549-AA(in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B)
or an equivalent premium engine coolant that
meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Ford
Premium Engine Coolant is an optimized
formula that will protect all metals and rubber
elastomers used in Ford cooling systems for 4
years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km).
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Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. Do not use supplemental coolant
additives in your vehicle. These additives may
harm your engine cooling system.The use of an
improper coolant may void the warranty of
your vehicle's engine cooling system.
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Recycled engine coolant
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Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford
and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use recycled engine
coolant produced by Ford-approved processes.
Not all coolant recycling processes produce
coolant which meets Ford specification
ESE-M97B44-A, and use of such coolant may
harm engine and cooling system components.
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Removing the fuel cap
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The proper instructions for removing the fuel
cap are as follows:
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Unscrew the fuel cap by exerting pressure on
the plastic lock bar and rotating the fuel cap
counterclockwise.
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Turn the fuel cap 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn until a
hissing sound is heard. When the hissing
sound stops, continue rotating
counterclockwise to remove the fuel cap.
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Make sure that you follow the above fuel cap
removal instructions and use caution. Such
caution will minimize the possibility of fuel
spraying during removal of the fuel cap.
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To replace and secure the fuel cap, place it in
position and rotate it clockwise until it clicks
(ratchets). Doing so will not damage or break
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To fill the fuel tank properly:
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NOTE: Extinguish all lit cigarettes, other
smoking materials, and any open
flames before fueling your vehicle.
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1. Remove the fuel cap by following the
instructions above underRemoving the Fuel
Capin this chapter. Proceed to add fuel to
the tank only if your vehicle is on level
ground.
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2. Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and
put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel
filler pipe.
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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.
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4. Replace the fuel cap completely when you
are finished. Turn it clockwise until it is fully
tight. It will click when it is fully tightened.
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You may occasionally hear and/or feel a slight
thump occurring one or two seconds after a
gentle stop. This is normal and generally occurs
with the fuel tank 3/4 full. It is caused by the
wave action of the fuel within the tank.
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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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NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
modern powertrain components.
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