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ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and water, which
equates to a freeze point of -36°C (-34°F). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The level of coolant
should be maintained at the“cold full”of“cold fill range”level in the
coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions
in theAdding Engine Coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•freeze protection down to -36°C (-34°F).
•boiling protection up to 129°C (265°F).
•protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•enables calibrated guages to work properly.
When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The engine coolant should be at the“cold fill level”or within the“cold
fill range”as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon
application).
COLD FILL
RANGE
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Board membership
The Board consists of:
•three consumer representatives
•a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative
Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by
an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen
from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for
their business leadership qualities.
What the Board needs
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. Some states will require you to use certified mail, with return
receipt requested.
Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined to be eligible, you
will receive an acknowledgment indicating:
•the file number assigned to your application
•the toll-free phone number of the DSB’s independent administrator
Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be
asked to submit statements.
To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information:
•legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders
relevant to the case
•the year, make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed
on your vehicle ownership license
•the date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s)
•the current mileage
•the name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle
•a brief description of your unresolved concern
•a brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor
Company
•the names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the
dealership(s)
•a description of the action you expect to resolve your concern
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Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................232
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................168
calculating ...............................170
definition .................................168
driving with a heavy load ......168
location ....................................168
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................168
calculating .......................168, 170
definition .................................168
driving with a heavy load ......168
location ....................................168
H
Hazard flashers .........................179
Head restraints .................104, 109
Headlamps ...................................21
aiming ......................................242
autolamp system .......................23
bulb specifications ..................241
daytime running lights .............21
flash to pass ..............................21
high beam ...........................13, 21
replacing bulbs .......................237
turning on and off ....................21
warning chime ..........................15Heating ........................................56
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................56
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ............................84, 86–87
Hood ..........................................202
I
Ignition .................................68, 254
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................138
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................236
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................246
cluster ................................10, 246
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................22
location of components ............10
J
Jack ............................................188
positioning ...............................188
storage .....................................188
Jump-starting your vehicle ......194
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................101
locking and unlocking doors ..102
programming entry code .......101
Keys .......................................93, 95
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........68
Index
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