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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 one gallon of fuel is enough to restart the engine. If
the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than one gallon
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.
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.
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Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................181
Fuel ............................................238
calculating fuel
economy ............................69, 242
cap ...........................................240
capacity ...................................253
choosing the right fuel ...........241
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................245
detergent in fuel .....................242
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................238, 240, 242
filter, specifications ........237, 252
fuel pump shut-off switch .....189
improving fuel economy ........242
octane rating ...................241, 256
quality ......................................241
running out of fuel .................242
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................238
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......189
Fuses ..........................................190
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............240
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................242
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................189
Head restraints .........................100
Headlamps ...................................36
aiming ........................................39
autolamp system .......................36
bulb specifications ....................41
daytime running lights .............37flash to pass ..............................38
high beam .................................38
replacing bulbs .........................42
turning on and off ....................36
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................29, 31
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................64
Hood ..........................................223
I
Ignition ...............................170, 256
Illuminated visor mirror .............52
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................140
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................247
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................218
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................38
J
Jack ............................................195
positioning ...............................195
storage .....................................195
Jump-starting your vehicle ......202
K
Keyless entry system .................92
autolock .....................................80
keypad .......................................92
locking and unlocking doors ....93
programming entry code .........92
Keys .......................................77, 95
positions of the ignition .........170
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Lamps
autolamp system .......................36
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................41
daytime running light ...............37
fog lamps ...................................37
headlamps .................................36
headlamps, flash to pass ..........38
instrument panel, dimming .....38
interior lamps ...........................40
replacing bulbs .........................42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................40
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........174
Load limits .................................163
Locks
autolock .....................................80
childproof ..................................84
doors ..........................................79
Lubricant specifications ...........253
Lug nuts ....................................201
Lumbar support, seats .............103
M
Message center ...........................68
english/metric button ...............73
system check button ................72
warning messages .....................73
Mirrors .........................................57
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................57
heated ........................................58
programmable memory ............88
side view mirrors (power) .......57
Moon roof ..............................62, 87Motorcraft parts ........220, 237, 252
N
Navigation system .......................28
O
Octane rating ............................241
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................226
P
Parking brake ............................175
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....252
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................108
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................192
Power door locks ........................79
Power mirrors .............................57
Power point .................................54
Power steering ..................176–177
fluid, checking and adding ....248
fluid, refill capacity ................253
fluid, specifications .................253
Power Windows ...........................55
Power windows
opening using remote entry
system .......................................87
R
Radio ............................................16
Relays ........................................190
Remote entry system ...........86–87
illuminated entry ................90–91
locking/unlocking doors ...........87
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wrecker ....................................207
Traction control ........................175
Transmission .............................177
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....177
fluid, refill capacities ..............253
lubricant specifications ..........253
Trunk ...........................................84
remote release ....................76, 88
Turn signal ..................................40
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................257
Vehicle loading ..........................163
Ventilating your vehicle ...........173W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................225
Water, Driving through
.............186
Windows
......................................87
opening using remote entry
system
.......................................87
power
.........................................55
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................51
checking and adding fluid
.....225
replacing wiper blades
...........225
Wrecker towing
.........................207
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