•Shut the engine off and
extinguish all smoking materials
and open flames before fueling.
•Automotive fuels can be harmful
or fatal if swallowed. If fuel is
swallowed, call a physician
immediately.
•Avoid inhaling fuel vapors.
•Avoid getting fuel in your eyes. If fuel is splash in the eyes, remove
contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.
•If fuel is splashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove
contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
•Be particularly careful if you are taking“Antabuse”or other forms of
disulfiram. Breathing fuel vapors or skin contact could cause sickness
or serious personal injury.
The flow of fuel through the fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an
ungrounded fuel container.
To avoid static build-up:
•Place approved fuel container on the ground.
•DO NOT fill a container while it is in the vehicle.
•Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
•DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
Unleaded gasoline engines
•Use only unlead fuel.
•Use“Regular”unleaded gasoline
with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of
87.
•Do not use fuel containing
methanol.
•Do not use fuel or fuel additives with metal compounds.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
Maintenance and Specifications
152
Customer Assistance ................111
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................141
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................130
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............134
Getting roadside assistance ...111
Getting the service you
need .........................................128
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................135
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................131
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................134
D
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........170
Driving under special
conditions ............................99, 101
sand .........................................100
snow and ice ...........................102
through water .........................103
E
Engine ........................................172
cleaning ...................................138
lubrication
specifications ..................170, 172
refill capacities ........................167
service points ..........................144
starting after a collision .........112
Engine block heater ...................90
Engine oil
filter, specifications ................167
refill capacities ........................167specifications ..................170, 172
Exhaust fumes ............................90
F
Floor mats ...................................44
Fluid capacities .........................167
Foglamps .....................................24
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .........98
description ................................98
driving off road .........................99
electronic shift ..........................99
indicator light ...........................98
preparing to drive your
vehicle .......................................92
Fuel
capacity ...................................167
filling your vehicle with fuel...155
filter, specifications ................167
fuel pump shut-off switch .....112
octane rating ...........................172
G
Garage door opener ....................35
Gauges .........................................11
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................103
calculating ...............................105
definition .................................103
driving with a heavy load ......103
location ....................................103
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................103
calculating .......................103, 105
definition .................................103
driving with a heavy load ......103
location ....................................103
H
Head restraints ...........................58
Index
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