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[II04070(F )05/96]
You may purchase Ford ESP from any
participating Ford Motor Company dealer. There
are several Ford ESP plans available in various
time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be
tailored to fit your own driving needs, including
reimbursement benefits for towing and rental.
(In Hawaii, rules vary. See your dealer for
details.)
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[II04080(F )05/96]
When you buy Ford ESP, you receive
peace-of-mind protection throughout the United
States and Canada, provided by a network of
more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor
Company dealers.
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[II04090(F )05/96]
NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United
States and Canada are not eligible for
ESP coverage.
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[II04110(F )05/96]
This information is subject to change. Ask your
dealer for complete details about Ford ESP
coverage.
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Special Notices
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[II04450(F )01/96]
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES
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As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss
of control or an accident. Be sure to read the
Additional Special Driving Instructions for
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle Operatorsin this book
and the special supplement included with
four-wheel drive vehicles entitled4-Wheeling.
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Also retighten to the specified torque at 500
miles (800 km) of operation after any wheel
change or any time the lug nuts are loosened.
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[ER18000(FM)01/96]
RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at
mileages specified could allow wheels to
come off while the vehicle is in motion.
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twelve pica chart:0020320-B%*
[ER19300(FM)02/96]
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
[ER19350(F )04/96]
NOTE: Read the7.3L Diesel Engine Owner's
Guide Supplementfor information on
jump-starting your diesel-powered light
truck.
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[ER19400(FM)02/96]
Your vehicle's battery may die if you leave the
lights on or any electrical equipment on after
you turn the engine off. If this happens, you
may be able to jump-start your vehicle with a
booster battery.
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Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
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Change the engine oil and oil filterper the
following, whichever occurs first.
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one third page art:0060618-C
Oil change intervals
[MC08800(FM)04/96]
NOTE: Idling the engine for extended periods
will accumulate more hours of use on
your vehicles than is actually indicated
by the mileage odometer.
Consequently, the odometer reading
can be often misleading when
determining the right time to change
your engine oil and filter.
[MC08900(F )04/96]
If you are using your Ford vehicle in a manner
which allows it to remain stationary while the
engine is running for long periods (door to
door delivery, taxi, police, power/utility
company trucks, or similar duty), then Ford
recommends you increase the frequency of oil
and filter changes to an interval equivalent to
200 ENGINE HOURS of use. Since most
vehicles are not equipped with hourmeters, it
may be necessary for you to approximate your
idle time and plan oil/filter changes
accordingly.
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268 [MC09000(F )04/96]If the above conditions do not apply, change
the engine oil and oil filter every 6 months or
5,000 miles (8,000 km), whichever comes first.
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[MC09100(FM)02/96]
Refer to theMaintenance Schedulebooklet for
additional information.
[MC09200(F )04/96]
NOTE: Refer to thePower Stroke Diesel Engine
Owner's Guide Supplementfor oil
viscosity, filter application and oil and
filter change intervals.
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[MC09300(FM)04/96]
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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[MC09400(FM)01/96]
RWARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil
has caused cancer in laboratory mice.
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[MC09500(FM)01/96]
Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
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[MC09600(FM)01/96]
Brake Fluid
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[MC09625(FM)01/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level
indicator in the master cylinder which lights the
BRAKE warning light on the instrument panel
when the brake fluid level is low.
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[MC09650(FM)01/96]
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle
should not use up brake fluid rapidly. However,
expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fall
as you put more mileage on your vehicle and
the brake lining wears.
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[MC09675(FM)01/96]
Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You
can do this by looking at the fluid level in the
plastic brake fluid reservoir on the master
cylinder. The fluid level should be at or near the
MAX mark.
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[HS01000(FM)03/95]
If you are away from home when your vehicle
needs to be serviced, or if you need more help
than the dealer gave you, contact the Ford
Customer Assistance Center to find an
authorized dealership that may be able to help.
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In the U.S., contact:
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one inch art:0060100-E
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[HS01050(FM)03/95]
If you live in Canada and have any questions or
concerns that the dealership cannot answer,
contact the Customer Assistance Centre.
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one inch art:0060101-C
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[HS01200(FM)04/95]
Please have the following information available
when contacting Ford Customer Assistance:
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[HS01300(FM)04/95]
q
your telephone number (both business and
home)
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[HS01400(FM)04/95]
q
the name of the dealer and the city where the
dealership is located
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[HS01500(FM)03/95]
q
the year and make of your vehicle
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[HS01550(FM)03/95]
q
the date purchased
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[HS01600(FM)03/95]
q
the current mileage on your vehicle
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[HS01700(FM)03/95]
q
your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(listed on your owner card)
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How does the Board Work?
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The Board consists of:
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[HS03900(FM)04/96]
q
three consumer representatives
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[HS04000(FM)05/96]
q
a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer
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[HS04200(FM)04/96]
Consumer candidates for Board membership are
recruited and trained by an independent
consulting firm. Dealers are chosen because of
their business leadership qualities.
[HS04450(FM)01/96]
What the Board Needs
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[HS04550(FM)05/96]
To have your case reviewed you must complete
the application in the DSB brochure and mail it
to the address provided on the application form.
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[HS04650(FM)05/96]
Your application is reviewed and, if it is
determined to be eligible, you will receive an
acknowledgment indicating:
[HS04750(FM)01/96]
q
The file number assigned to your application
[HS04850(FM)01/96]
q
The toll-free phone number of the DSB's
independent administrator
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[HS04950(FM)05/96]
Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company
representative are asked to submit statements at
this time.
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To review your case properly, the Board needs
the following information:
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q
legible copies of all documents and
maintenance or repair orders relevant to the
case
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[HS05500(FM)05/96]
q
the year, make, model, and Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) listed on your
vehicle ownership license
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[HS05700(FM)05/96]
q
the date of repair(s) and mileage at the time
of occurrence(s)
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[HS05800(FM)05/96]
q
the current mileage
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376 Index
Fuel filler door...........293±294
override, manual........... 294
remote release............ 293
Fuel filter, specifications......... 317
Fuel gauge................ 21
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 223
starting after a collision........ 223
Fuel tank selector switch, dual tanks.... 62
Fuse panels, instrument panel....226, 234
Fuses
charts................ 234
checking and replacing......225, 234
circuit breakers............ 235
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 293
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 295, 300
Gasohol................ 297
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 293
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 18
charging system gauge......... 18
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 21
engine oil pressure gauge........ 19
fuel gauge............... 21
odometer................ 24
speedometer.............. 23
tachometer............... 24
trip odometer.............. 24
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Master cylinder, brakes......... 268
Methanol in fuel............ 297
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 300
Mirrors.................. 79
dual electric remote control....... 81
rearview................ 79
side view mirrors............ 79
side view mirrors (manual)....... 79
side view mirrors (power)........ 81
Motorcraft parts............. 317
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 333
New vehicle break-in........... 9
O
Octane rating............295±296
Odometer................ 24
description............... 24
trip odometer............. 24
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive..... 172
Oil filter..............267, 317
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 264
Oil viscosity.............. 264
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 306
Order forms, service information...... 31
Overdrive............... 155
Overseas offices............. 342
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . . 90
Parking brake
operation.............. 149
warning light.............. 15
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 317
PCV valve, specifications........ 317
Power door locks............. 84
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