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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the
coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication
will not be accurate.
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To reset,
depress the control.
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empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of usable fuel remaining in the
fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of empty reserve varies and should not be relied
upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after
the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel
the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to
the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
²Use the same filling rate setting (low Ð medium Ð high) each time
the tank is filled.
²Allow three automatic click-offs when filling (more than three clicks
would overfill the tank).
²Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
²Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
²Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
²Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in kilometers or miles).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters
or gallons).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers
traveled.
Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle's fuel
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If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle
needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could
provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford
Customer Assistance Center to find an authorized dealership to help you.
In the United States:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
16800 Executive Plaza Drive
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
1-800-521-4140
(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)
In Canada:
Customer Assistance Centre
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
In order to help you service your Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicle, please
have the following information available when contacting a Customer
Assistance Center:
²Your telephone number (home and business)
²The name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located
²The year and make of your vehicle
²The date of vehicle purchase
²The current odometer reading
²The vehicle identification number (VIN)
If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish
to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.) or the Canadian Motor
Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), available in all of Canada (except
Quebec).
In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing
before pursuing remedies under your state's warranty laws. Ford is also
allowed a final repair attempt in some states.
In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the
Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss
Warranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuing
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Engine block heater .................110
Engine oil ..................................160
checking and adding ..............160
dipstick ....................................160
filter, specifications ........162, 204
recommendations ...................162
refill capacities ........................204
specifications ..................207, 209
Exhaust fumes ..........................111
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Fail safe cooling ........................170
Fluid capacities .........................204
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles..13, 119
control trac ...............................19
description ..............................121
driving off road .......................123
electronic shift ..........19, 120±121
indicator light ...................12, 120
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................115
Fuel ............................................185
calculating fuel economy .......189
cap ...........................................188
capacity ...................................204
choosing the right fuel ...........187
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................192
detergent in fuel .....................188
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................185, 188±189
filter, specifications ........189, 204
fuel pump shut-off switch .....137
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........189
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...................187, 209
quality ......................................187
running out of fuel .................188safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................185
Fuses ..................................138±139
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Garage door opener ....................56
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............188
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................189
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............17
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................15
tachometer ................................17
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR (Gross
Axle Weight Rating) .................125
calculating ...............................127
definition .................................125
driving with a heavy load ......125
location ....................................125
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............125
calculating .......................125, 127
definition .................................125
driving with a heavy load ......125
location ....................................125
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Hazard flashers .........................137
Head restraints ...........................77
Headlamps ...................................18
aiming ......................................199
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Locks
childproof ..................................53
doors ..........................................53
Lubricant specifications ...207, 209
Lumbar support, seats .........76±77
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Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................204
lubricant specifications ..........209
Message center ...........................58
english/metric button ...............58
menu button .............................59
Mirrors .........................................58
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................57
fold away ...................................55
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Motorcraft parts ................189, 204
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Octane rating ............................187
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................160
Overdrive .....................................51
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Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................66
Parking brake ............................113
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....204
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................143Power door locks ........................53
Power steering ..........................114
fluid, checking and adding ....171
fluid, refill capacity ................204
fluid, specifications .........207, 209
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................115
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Radio ............................................27
Relays ........................................138
Remote entry system ...........64, 66
illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors ...........65
panic alarm ...............................66
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................68
replacing the batteries .............66
Roof rack ...................................133
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................14, 84±87, 89
Safety defects, reporting ..........224
Safety restraints ..............84±87, 89
belt minder ...............................91
cleaning the safety belts ..94, 203
extension assembly ..................90
for adults .............................85±87
for children .......................99±100
lap belt ......................................89
warning light
and chime ......................11, 14, 91
Safety seats for children ..........101
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............84
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Seats ............................................74
child safety seats ....................101
cleaning ...................................203
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...................70±72
Servicing your vehicle ..............158
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................204, 209
Special notice ................................3
diesel-powered vehicles .............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................207, 209
Speed control ..............................45
Speedometer ...............................15
Starting your vehicle ........108, 110
jump starting ..........................151
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................49
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Tachometer .................................17
Tires ...........................146, 180±182
changing ..........................146±147
checking the pressure ............182
replacing ..................................183
rotating ....................................182
snow tires and chains ............184
tire grades ...............................181
treadwear ................................181
Towing .......................................182
recreational towing .................133
wrecker ....................................157
Traction-lok rear axle ...............179Transfer case
fluid checking .........................174
Transmission .............................115
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................172
fluid, refill capacities ..............204
lubricant specifications ..207, 209
Transmission control
indicator light ..............................11
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal ............................12, 44
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Vehicle dimensions ...................209
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................211
Vehicle loading ..........................125
Ventilating your vehicle ...........111
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Warning chimes ...........................14
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................165
Water, Driving through .............128
Windows
power .........................................52
rear wiper/washer .....................50
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....165
checking and cleaning ....179±180
liftgate reservoir .....................165
operation ...................................49
replacing wiper blades ...........180
Wrecker towing .........................157
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