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this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the Indicated
Capacity and the Empty Reserve combined. Indicated Capacity is the
difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel
gauge indicates empty. Empty Reserve is the small amount of usable fuel
remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of Empty Reserve varies and should not be relied
upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after
the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel
the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to
the empty reserve still present in the tank.
Filling the tank
For consistent results:
•Use the same fill rate setting (low - medium - high) each time during
filling.
•Allow three automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel of a known quality, preferably a national brand.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
•When refueling a vehicle equipped with dual fuel tanks, if the two
tanks are not filled equally, the fuel gauge reading may fluctuate
slightly until the fuel level between the two tanks balance out and
become equal.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Note:For vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks, engine performance
may degrade if fuel is not added to both tanks when refueling.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank(s) completely and record the initial odometer
reading (in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank(s), record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank(s) and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
•Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
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Air conditioner refrigerant - r134a
Lb. (Kg) Oz.
1.87 (.85) 30
Note:This system uses PAG-type refrigerant oil.
Refrigerant fitting torque
Captured washer nut: 170–190 inch lb. (19–21 N•m)
Note:This system uses mineral based refrigerant oil to lubricate o-rings
and fittings.
Fuel tanks
Standard tanks are listed as such; all other tanks available for your
vehicle are optional equipment.
Vehicle Tank type Gallons
(Liters)
F-650 Low Profile (standard),
F-650 Dock HeightSingle, steel
rectangular35 (132)
F-650 Low Profile, F-650 Dock
Height (standard), F-750 Pick-up
and Delivery (standard), F-750
Severe Service (standard)Single, steel
rectangular45 (170)
F-650 Dock Height, F-750 Pick-up
and Delivery, F-750 Severe
ServiceSingle, steel
rectangular50 (189)
F-650–Low Profile, F-650 Dock
Height, F-750 Pick-up and
Delivery, F-750 Severe ServiceSingle, steel
rectangular65 (246)
F-650 Dock Height, F-750 Pick-up
and Delivery, F-750 Severe
ServiceSingle, steel
D-style65 (246)
F-650 Dock Height, F-750 Pick-up
and Delivery, F-750 Severe
ServiceSingle, steel
D-style80 (302)
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Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Check fuel pump pressure Insufficient full-throttle power or
backfiring.
Clean radiator cap seal. Clean
and inspect the cap surface on
the radiatorWhen the cap does not hold pressure.
Check the battery terminals for
corrosionWhenever electrical power supply has
diminished.
Tighten the wheel mounting
nuts to the specified torque.
Refer toServicing your
wheels and tiresin the
Maintenance and
SpecificationschapterRequired initially at 500 and 1000
miles (800 and 1600 km). Perform
again at 500 and 1000 mile (800 and
1600 km) intervals after each tire
removal/replacement.
Clean body/door drain holes At least twice annually.
Clean windshield wiper blades As required.
Replace windshield wiper
bladesIf wiping the blades with a clean cloth
and mild detergent and washing with
a cleaner does not restore a clean
wipe.
Lubricate body lock cylinders Noisy or difficult to operate.
Check headlamp alignment Lamp beams in wrong position when
vehicle operating loaded.
Check windshield washer fluid
level; add fluid if requiredIf washes do not spray when operated.
1- During maintenance and repair, protect the fuel tube and the hose
assemblies, the power steering lines, and the brake lines from the
external heat, the acids and the abrasion that could damage the lines.
2- Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring
force is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
3- Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
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specifications ..........................218
temperature gauge ...................28
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................63
Customer Assistance ........143, 159
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................166
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .............159, 161
Getting roadside assistance ...143
Getting the service you
need .........................................159
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................162
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................53
Defects, reporting .....................162
Defrost ...................................50–51
windshield ...........................50–51
with heating and air
conditioning system .................51
with standard heating
system .......................................50
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........218
Driving under special
conditions
through water ...........................96
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................151
Emission control system ..202, 236
catalytic converter ..................174
Engine
cleaning ...................................164lubrication specifications .......218
Engine fan .................................184
Engine oil ..................................177
checking and adding ..............177
oil pressure gauge ....................28
recommendations ...................178
refill capacities ........................232
specifications ..........................218
F
Flashers, hazard ........................144
Fuel ............................................197
calculating fuel economy .......200
capacity ...................................233
choosing the right fuel ...........198
filling your vehicle with fuel ..197
filter, specifications ........194–196
gauge .........................................28
improving fuel economy ........200
running out of fuel ...........95, 199
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................197
Fuses ..................................144, 151
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................200
Gauges .........................................28
battery voltage gauge ...............28
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................28
engine oil pressure gauge ........28
fuel gauge ..................................28
odometer ...................................28
speedometer .............................28
tachometer ................................28
trip odometer ............................28
H
Hazard flashers .........................144
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