4.Fuel railÐ Material changes are made for ªalcohol fuel compatibility.º
5.Engine block heaterÐ If equipped, is used to assist in cold start
below ±23ÉC (±10ÉF).
6.PCM processorÐ Calibration is utilized to optimize engine function
for alcohol fuel operation.
7.Wiring harnessÐ Wiring changes have been made to connect with
the fuel sensor.
8.Fuel sensorÐ Determines the percentage of ethanol in the fuel.
9.Fuel supply lineÐ Material changes are made for ªalcohol fuel
compatibility.º
10.Fuel pump assembly/fuel sending unitÐ Fuel pump specifically
designed for alcohol fuels. Stainless steel parts are used.
11.Vapor control valveÐ Controls vapor flow to charcoal canister.
12.Filler tubeÐ Improved coating is applied and anti-siphon screens
installed.
13.Charcoal canister trayÐ Protective enclosure.
14.Evaporative emission systemÐ Charcoal canister system enlarged
and modified for additional alcohol fuel vapor capacity and higher vapor
flow.
15.Vapor (roll over) valvesÐ Helps to increase fuel capacity and
vapor flow. Material changes are made for ªalcohol fuel compatibility.º
16.Fuel tankÐ A 68.2 liter (18 gallon) specially coated steel fuel tank
is used for ªalcohol fuel compatibility.º
ªAlcohol fuel compatibilityº means that the component performs
satisfactorily, is durable and does not contaminate the fuel when tested
in worst-case ethanol-gasoline blends up to 85% alcohol.
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Winter blends may contain up to 30% unleaded gasoline (25% plus the
denaturant) to enhance cold engine starts. Severely cold weather may
require additional measures for reliable starting. This supplement
contains specific information for starting under these conditions.
Ethanol is more chemically active than gasoline. It corrodes some metals
and causes some plastic and rubber components to swell, break down or
become brittle and crack, especially when mixed with gasoline. Special
materials and procedures have been developed for the Sable FFV and for
the dispensers used by ethanol fuel providers.
Ethanol also has less energy per liter (gallon), so fuel economy in
kilometer per liters (miles per gallon) will decrease as the percentage of
ethanol goes up.
U.S. government regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps
to have a small, square, orange and black label with the common
abbreviation for the fuel such as: ªE85º above the mid-line and the
words ªMINIMUM xx% ETHANOLº below the mid-line. The ªxx%º is
replaced with either ª70%º or ª85%º as appropriate for the region.
SeePrecautionary Informationfor more fuel information.
Use of other fuels may cause powertrain damage as well as loss of
vehicle performance. It will also invalidate your extended service
agreement.
Do not operate the engine while refueling. Do not smoke while refueling.
WARNING: Do not modify the fuel system configuration or
components, or replace components with parts not especially
designed for use with fuel ethanol. Ford Motor Company has
specially designed the materials, components and system
configuration for ethanol-fueled vehicles and the particular
system is precisely calibrated for efficient operation. The use of
different parts or materials could produce an untested
configuration that could result in fire, personal injury, or could
cause engine damage.
ADDING ENGINE OIL
Ethanol/gasoline flexible fuel vehicles use Motorcraft engine oil (part
number XO-5W30-QSP or XO-10W30-QSP, meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G) designed for gasoline fueled vehicles.
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