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Draining and refilling the rear axle lubricant
1. Drain the rear axle while the lubricant is warm.
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3. Set the parking brake and shift into N (Neutral) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission) and turn the engine off.
4. Clean any dirt from around the rear axle filler and drain plugs.
5. Remove the filler and drain plugs and drain the lubricant into a
suitable container. Dispose of all used automotive fluids in a responsible
manner following your local authorized standards.
6. Clean and install the drain plug securely.
7. Add enough lubricant through the filler plug opening so that the
lubricant level is up to the bottom of the opening.
8. Clean and install the filler plug securely.
WHEELS
General
Wheel bearings should be inspected, lubricated and adjusted at regular
intervals. This is especially important if operating in deep sand, mud, or
water. Refer toLubricant specificationsin this chapter.
When installing wheel balance weights, they must be mounted on the
dome-side of the wheel only. Failure to do so may result in loss of wheel
weight and/or damage to brakes or wheels.
Important:Remember to replace the wheel air valves when the road
tires are replaced at the end of their useful life.
Oil lubricated front wheel bearings
During normal vehicle duty cycle, the lube and air inside the hub/wheel
cavity expands and if not vented, causes pressure build-up that could
cause accelerated seal wear.
There are two venting methods:
•a slit or small hole in the rubber check vent or
•the window
You can use either of these methods to prevent pressure build-up.
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
You can do much of the maintenance your vehicle requires yourself, if
you have the time and a reasonable amount of mechanical ability. If you
prefer to have this work done professionally, your authorized dealer
stands ready to help you.
All mechanical components and attachments are important in that they
could affect the performance of vital components and systems. If
replacement becomes necessary, they must be replaced with parts having
the same part number or with equivalent parts. Torque values of the
attaching parts must be used as specified during any reassembly
procedure to ensure proper retention.
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM
To ensure the emissions control systems operate effectively, you should
have the services listed in the maintenance schedule performed at the
specified time and mileage/km intervals. You should avoid running out of
fuel or turning off the ignition while the vehicle is in motion, especially
at high speeds.
Because of high engine compartment and exhaust system
temperatures resulting from emissions equipment, do not park,
idle or operate your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover
where the possibility of ground fire exists.
Do not make unauthorized modifications to the engine or vehicle.
Modifications causing increased amounts of unburned fuel to reach the
exhaust system can significantly increase the temperature of the engine
compartment and/or the exhaust system.
Avoid driving your vehicle if it does not operate properly. If the engine
diesels (more than five seconds of engine run-on after shut-off), misfires,
surges, stalls or backfires, see your dealer. Be alert for fluid leakage,
odor, smoke, loss of oil pressure, or charge indicator or over temperature
warning.
Do NOT use diesel fuel blended with waste oil in engines equipped with
a catalytic converter-muffler. Waste lube oil blending in fuel will plug the
catalytic converter-muffler, resulting in a significant loss of engine power.
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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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