If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the “Service Engine Soon” light, charging system warning
light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke
or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system
is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission 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.
Please consult your “Warranty Guide” for complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your “Check Engine/Service Engine
Soon” light is on, refer to the description in theWarning Lights and
Chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the “Check Engine/Service Engine Soon” light on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
Maintenance and care
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A
Air cleaner filter ...................61, 93
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .......................................64
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..................................27–28
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................31
fluid, adding ..............................71
fluid, checking ..........................71
fluid, refill capacities ................94
fluid, specification ....................96
Axle
lubricant specifications ......95–96
refill capacities ..........................94
B
Battery .........................................73
acid, treating emergencies .......73
charging system warning light ..7
jumping a disabled battery ......52
maintenance-free ......................73
replacement, specifications .....93
servicing ....................................73
voltage gauge ............................12
Brakes ....................................27–28
anti-lock ...............................27–28
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .........................9, 28
brake warning light ....................7
fluid, checking and adding ......62
fluid, refill capacities ................94
fluid, specifications .............95–96
lubricant specifications ......95–96
shift interlock ............................30Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ......94
Cleaning your vehicle .................91
engine compartment ................92
exterior ......................................92
wheels ........................................91
Coolant
checking and adding ................64
refill capacities ....................67, 94
specifications ......................95–96
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................17
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................15
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid ...71
engine oil ...................................58
Doors
door ajar warning .......................9
lubricant specifications ............95
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ......................................73
Driving under special
conditions
through water ...........................38
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................52
Emission control system ............89
Engine ....................................96–97
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Supplement(supplement)
USA English(fus)
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