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Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium”
unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to
become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized
dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the Right
Fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than 1
gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•The
indicator may come on. For more information on the “check
engine” or the “service engine soon” indicator, refer toWarning lights
and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600
km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection of 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 fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the 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.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
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Exhaust fumes ..........................146
F
Fail safe cooling ........................223
Fluid capacities .........................244
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................152
Fuel ............................................224
calculating fuel economy .......230
cap ...........................................227
capacity ...................................244
choosing the right fuel ...........228
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................232
detergent in fuel .....................229
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................224, 227, 230
filter, specifications ........224, 242
fuel pump shut-off switch .....168
improving fuel economy ........230
octane rating ...................228, 250
quality ......................................229
running out of fuel .................229
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................224
Fuses ..................................170–171
G
Garage door opener ....................46
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............227
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................230
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................168Headlamps ...................................34
bulb specifications ....................39
daytime running lights .............35
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam
.................................35
replacing bulbs
.........................40
turning on and off
....................34
Heating
heater only system
.............31, 33
heating and air conditioning
system
.......................................32
Hood
..........................................210
I
Ignition
...............................143, 250
Illuminated visor mirror
.............45
Infant seats (see Safety seats)
..92
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................235
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................206
cluster
........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................36
J
Jump-starting your vehicle
......188
K
Keyless entry system
autolock
.....................................55
Keys
.............................................55
positions of the ignition
.........143
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