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Driving
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Passenger car type tires when installed on light trucks and
multipurpose passenger vehicles are rated at 10% lower load
carrying capacity due to the differences in vehicle usages.
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The vehicle must not be loaded to both the front and rear
GAWR because the GVWR will be exceeded. The GAWR of the
front and rear axles exceeds the GVWR when added together to
allow flexibility in fore and aft loading of cargo.
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With the tires inflated to the specified pressure, the total weight
of your vehicle must not exceed the GVWR and GAWR
specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. This
includes full fuel tank(s), vehicle equipment, and occupants as
well as the cargo load.
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
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GCWR is the maximum combined weight of the towing
vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer.
The GCWR is specified by the manufacturer to indicate the
combined maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is designed
to tow.
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Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
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The maximum trailer weight rating is the maximum weight of a
trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. It is specified by the
manufacturer and is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb
weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required
option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver
from the GCWR for the towing vehicle.
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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The maximum trailer weight is the maximum weight of a trailer
the loaded vehicle is permitted to tow. It is determined by
subtracting the weight of the loaded towing vehicle (including
passengers and cargo) from the GCWR for the towing vehicle.
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Clutch Fluid (If equipped)
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During normal operation the fluid level in the clutch reservoir
will slowly rise. If for any reason the fluid level drops, maintain
the fluid level at the step in the reservoir body.
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If it becomes necessary to remove the reservoir cap, thoroughly
clean the reservoir cap before removing it to prevent dirt or
water from entering the reservoir. Remove the internal
diaphragm and then add only a DOT 3 brake fluid such as Ford
High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid (Ford Part Number
C6AZ-19542-AB) Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
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The clutch on your vehicle is automatically self-adjusting and
should not require any routine service.
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Clutch fluid reservoir
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you
stop for fuel. The reservoir for washer fluid is located on the
passenger's side of the engine compartment. Visual inspection
can determine if the washer fluid is adequate. Do not operate
the washer when the reservoir is empty.
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Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............ 250
Federal Communications Commission........... 57
Flashers, hazard.................... 217
Flat tire....................... 227
Ford Extended Service Plan............... 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 324
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 324
Foreign registration.................. 325
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description..................... 175
lever operated................... 179
special driving instructions.............. 186
special notice..................... 5
Four-wheeling with Ford supplement........... 5
French owner guides, how to obtain........... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 294
choosing the right fuel............... 290
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates.... 294
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 288
filter, specifications................. 311
fuel filler door release lever............. 288
fuel gauge...................... 22
improving fuel economy............... 294
octane rating.................... 290
quality....................... 290
running out of fuel................. 293
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 292
storing your vehicle................. 308
treating emergencies................. 292
Fuel cap
removing...................... 288
replacing...................... 288
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Index
Fuel filler door
override, manual.................. 288
remote release................... 288
Fuel filter, specifications................ 311
Fuel gauge....................... 22
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................ 150
starting after a collision............... 150
Fuse panels
instrument panel.................. 224
power distribution box............... 223
Fuses
charts.....................218, 224
checking and replacing............... 224
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 288
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........290, 294
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 288
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 22
fuel gauge...................... 22
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 24
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge................. 19
charging system gauge................. 19
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 22
engine oil pressure gauge............... 20
fuel gauge...................... 22
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 24
tachometer...................... 25
trip odometer..................... 25
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