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[MC32510(R)01/96]
A venting fuel tank is not an abnormal condition. It may be
caused by:
[MC32520(R)01/96]
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Too volatile a fuel for the weather conditions. The service
stations sometimes sell winter grade fuel in the spring.
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[MC32530(R)01/96]
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Pulling a heavy load on hot days, or at high altitudes.
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[MC32540(R)01/96]
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Extended periods of idling with the engine RPM increased
above the normal idle range.
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[MC32550(R)01/96]
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Parking vehicle in full sunlight for extended periods on
extremely hot days.
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[MC32580(R)01/96]
Choosing the Right Fuel
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[MC32592(R)05/96]
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is
prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. The damage
may not be covered by your warranty.
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[MC32600(R)05/96]
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel containing
manganese-based additives such as MMT. Additionally, vehicles
certified to California emission standards (indicated on the
underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are
designed to operate on California reformulated gasolines. If
California reformulated gasoline is not available when you
refuel, your vehicle can be operated on non-California fuels.
However, even though your engine will perform adequately on
other gasolines, the performance of the emission control devices
and systems may be adversely affected. Repair of damage
caused by using a fuel that your vehicle was not designed for
may not be covered by your warranty.
[MC32620(R)05/96]
Octane Recommendations
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[MC32640(R)05/96]
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.We do not recommend gasolines
labeled as ªregularº in high altitude areas that are sold with
octane ratings of 86 or even less.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC32660(R)05/96]
one inch art:0060001-C
Typical octane rating label
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[MC32680(R)05/96]
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on
the recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
[MC32700(R)05/96]
Fuel Quality
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[MC32720(R)05/96]
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation
problems, try a different brand of fuel. If the condition persists,
see your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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[MC32730(R)05/96]
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
issued a gasoline specification to provide information on high
quality fuels that optimize the performance of your vehicle. We
recommend the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA
specification if they are available.
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[MC32740(R)05/96]
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to
your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.
[MC32742(R)05/96]
Cleaner Air
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[MC32744(R)05/96]
Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve air quality,
including reformulated gasolines, that contain oxygenates such
as a maximum of 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. There should be
no more than 5% methanol with cosolvents and additives to
protect the fuel system.
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[MC42450(R)01/96]
Information about your vehicle's emission control system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or
near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and
gives some tune-up specifications.
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[MC42460(R)03/96]
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC42470(R)04/96]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If your check engine light is on, reference the
check engine light description under theWarning Lights and
Gaugessection. Your vehicle may not pass an I/M test with the
check engine light on. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its
battery has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a
not ready for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing,
additional city and highway driving is necessary to complete the
check of the OBD II system.
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[MC43000(R)05/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready condition consist
of a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving as
described below:
[MC43100(R)03/96]
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20 minutes of driving in stop and go city-type traffic with at
least four (4) idle periods.
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[MC43200(R)03/96]
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10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway
[MC43300(R)03/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must be
warmed up and operating temperature. Once started, the vehicle
must not be turned off during the above driving modes. If the
vehicle owner is unable to meet the I/M requirements by using
these driving patterns, an authorized service center can perform
a detailed OBD II Drive Cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
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