If you drive in extremely hot climates:
²It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
²NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
²Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
Coolant conditioner (liquid)
For engines filled with green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant, a supplemental coolant additive FW-16 meeting Ford
specification ESN-M99B169±A has been added to the coolant in this
engine.
This additive aids in the prevention of rust and scale buildup on the
internal parts of the cooling system. Prevention of rust and scale buildup
allows for proper dissipation of heat generated by combustion.
See the ªscheduled maintenance guideº for recommended intervals.
Fan clutches
Your vehicle's cooling system is equipped with a viscous variable speed
fan clutch.
²The fan clutch helps control cooling, increase performance, improve
fuel economy and reduce noise.
²The fan clutch is controlled by bimetallic spring sensors. Do not
tamper with these sensors as this may change their calibration or keep
the fan clutch from operating at all.
Maintenance and Specifications
195
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................171
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................167
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................61
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................148
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................164
Emission control system ..........231
Engine
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................9
cleaning ...................................176
coolant .....................................189
Engine block heater .................110
Engine fan .................................195
Engine oil ..................................183
checking and adding ..............183
oil pressure gauge ....................17
recommendations ...................184
Exhaust fumes ..........................112
F
Foglamps .....................................62
Fuel ............................................196
calculating fuel
economy ..........................202, 204
choosing the right fuel ...........197
filling your vehicle with fuel ..196filter, specifications ........198±200
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel
economy ..........................202, 204
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................196
Fuses ..................................151±152
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .........202, 204
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
tachometer ................................19
trip odometer ............................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................150
Headlamps ...................................61
aiming ........................................62
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................61
high beam ...........................15, 61
turning on and off ....................61
warning chime ..........................15
Heating
heater only system ...................56
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................57
Index
250
