1997 Mercury Villager reservoir

Maintenance and Care
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[MC20650(ALL)05/96
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Engine Coolant Drain and Flush
[MC20700(ALL)01/96]
To have your engine coolant drained, see your Ford dealer or
refer to the procedure in the Service Manual.
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[MC20800(ALL)01/96]
Power Steering Fluid
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[MC20810(ALL)01/96]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a
year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[MC20820(ALL)01/96
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Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
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[MC20830(ALL)04/96]1.
Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid
reaches normal operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when the engine
coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is near
the center of the NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[MC20840(ALL)01/96]2.
While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and
forth several times. Make sure that the cap assembly is
installed at this time.
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[MC20850(ALL)01/96]3.
Then turn the engine off.
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[MC20860(ALL)01/96]4.
Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir.
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[MC20870(ALL)01/96]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040206-B
Power steering fluid reservoir
[MC20880(ALL)03/96]5.
If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid in small
amounts, continuously checking the level, until the fluid is
between the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) lines on
the reservoir. Do not overfill. To find out how much fluid
your vehicle's reservoir for the power steering fluid will
hold, seeRefill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and Lubricant
Specificationsin theCapacities and Specificationschapter.
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[MC20890(ALL)01/96]
Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford Specification
ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid,
E6AZ-19582-AA or an equivalent Type F Automatic Transaxle
Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit number
beginning with ª2Pº printed on the fluid container).
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[MC20900(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your
vehicle for a long period of time before adding fluid.
This can damage the power steering pump.
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Index
Engine coolant (continued)
proper solution.................278, 297
recovery reservoir................289, 345
specifications.................... 343
temperature gauge................ 18,23
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description.................... 18,23
mechanical...................... 18
Engine coolant temperature gauge:electronic........ 23
Engine fan...................... 278
Engine:idle speed control................ 213
Engine knocking.................... 311
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.............. 283
checking and adding................ 283
check oil warning light................ 14
dipstick...................... 283
disposal....................278, 297
engine oil pressure warning light............ 14
filter, specifications................. 341
low oil warning light................. 14
specifications.................... 281
synthetic oil.................... 281
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 281
Entry system
illuminated...................... 83
keyless....................... 114
Exhaust fumes..................... 216
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Index
Windows
power windows, operating.............. 107
Windshield, washing................... 89
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 300
low washer fluid light................. 17
operation....................... 89
reservoir...................... 287
specifications.................... 288
variable interval wipers................ 89
Windshield wipers and washer.............. 89
Wrecker towing.................... 274
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