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[MC41200(F )03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC41250(F )01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC41300(F )01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC41350(F )01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC41400(F )01/96]
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brakelamps
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[MC41450(F )01/96]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[MC41500(F )01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC41550(F )01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC41600(F )05/96]
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license plate lamps
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[MC41650(F )01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC41700(F )01/96]
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC41750(F )01/96]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[MC41800(F )01/96]
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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374 Index
Engine fan............... 258
Engine knocking............. 296
Engine oil............... 264
changing oil and oil filter.....265, 267
checking and adding......... 265
dipstick............... 265
disposal...........268, 277, 284
engine oil pressure gauge........ 19
filter, specifications.......... 317
refill capacities............ 318
specifications...........264, 324
synthetic oil...........264±265
ªbreak-inº oils............. 9
viscosity............... 264
Entry system
illuminated............... 92
remote................. 89
Exhaust fumes............. 143
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 258
Federal Communications Commission.... 55
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 8
Flashers, hazard.............. 74
Flashing the lights............. 72
Flat tire................. 236
Fluid refill capacities........... 318
Foglamps................. 86
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 337
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 338
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 344
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 184
definition............175, 182
driving with a heavy load....... 175
location............... 182
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 152
column-mounted........... 152
floor-mounted............ 159
gearshift override.........140, 154
locking the gearshift.......... 67
manual operation........... 158
positions.............152, 159
shifting the gears.........152, 159
shift-lock.............140, 154
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 175
calculating.............. 184
definition............175, 182
driving with a heavy load....... 175
location............... 182
H
Hazard flashers.............. 74
Headlamps
aiming................ 307
checking alignment.......... 307
cleaning............... 314
daytime running lights......... 63
flashing................ 72
high beam............... 72
replacing bulbs..........307±308
turning on and off........... 62
warning chime............. 21
Heavy duty front suspension package . . . 215
High beams
indicator light............. 20
operation............. 62,72
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High-mount brakelamp......... 310
description.............. 310
replacing the bulb........... 310
Hitch.................. 210
Hood.................. 260
latch location............. 260
lubrication specifications........ 324
release lever............. 260
working under the hood........ 258
Horn................... 75
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).... 7
Idle, relearning.........137, 253, 258
Ignition
chime................. 69
positions of the ignition......... 67
removing the key............ 69
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 12
Infant seats (see Safety seats).....120, 122
Instrument cluster, mechanical....... 15
Instrument panel
cleaning............... 314
lighting up panel and interior...... 64
registers................ 58
Interval wipers............72±73
J
Jack.................. 237
operation.............240, 243
positioning............240, 243
storage................ 237
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 252
disconnecting cables.......... 253
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K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 69
positions of the ignition......... 67
removing from the ignition....... 69
stuck in lock position........67±68
L
Lamps
cargo lamps.............. 64
checking............... 307
combination cargo and brakelamp.... 65
courtesy lamps............. 64
daytime running light system...... 63
dome lamps.............. 64
flashing the lamps........... 72
fog lamps............... 86
hazard flashers............. 74
headlamps............... 62
high beams.............. 72
high-mount brakelamp........ 310
illuminated entry system........ 92
instrument panel, dimming....... 64
interior lamps........... 62,64
map lamps............... 66
replacing bulbs............ 307
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 71
Lap belts................ 114
Lights, warning and indicator
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 16
brake................. 15
charging system............ 18
check engine.............. 17
engine oil pressure........... 19
four-wheel drive........... 166
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
hazard warning light.......... 74
high beam............... 20
oil pressure............... 19
overdrive off............. 153
rear ABS................ 16
safety belt............... 17
service engine soon........... 17
testing the warning lights....... 138
turn signal indicator........... 71
Load limits............... 175
GAWR................ 175
GVWR................ 175
trailer towing............. 178
Locking hubs
lever operated with automatic..... 167
lever operated with manual...... 170
Lubricant specifications......... 324
Lug nuts................ 240
standard............... 243
tightening sequence......240, 247±248
Lumbar support, seats.......... 106
Lumbar support pad........... 106
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 257
Manual transmission
clutch..............158, 270
driving................ 158
fluid, checking and adding....... 285
fluid capacities............ 318
lubricant specifications......... 324
shifting gears............. 159
shift speeds.............. 161
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Index 385
Spark plugs, specifications........ 317
Special driving conditions........ 218
Special notice
ambulance conversions......... 6
diesel-powered vehicles......... 7
four wheel drive vehicles........ 5
Special Notice:four-wheel drive vehicles . . 174
Specification chart, lubricants....... 324
Speed control
turning off............... 77
when towing a trailer......... 212
Speedometer............... 23
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 138
starting a cold engine......... 139
starting after a collision........ 223
starting a warm engine........ 140
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 249
Steering, power............. 151
Steering wheel
horn.................. 75
locking................ 67
tilting................. 76
Storage compartments, center console.... 87
Storing your vehicle........... 330
T
Tailgate................. 82
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 307
cleaning............... 314
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 57
Testing the warning lights........ 138
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints)......... 133
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Transmission control switch....... 155
Transmitter (see Remote entry)....... 89
Trip odometer.............. 24
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 304
Turn signal................ 71
indicator lights............. 71
lever................. 71
U
Used engine oil, disposal....268, 277, 284
V
Variable interval wipers........72±73
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 304
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).... 7
Vehicle loading............. 178
calculating the load.......... 184
understanding loading information . . . 175
Vehicle storage............. 330
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)........ 57,60
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 264
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 18
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 140
Warning chimes
headlamps on............. 21
key in ignition............. 69
safety belt............... 17
Warning lights, testing.......... 138
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 12
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