Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Check the engine performance
and the engine governorExcessive engine noise.
Inspect the fan, the fan shroud,
and the fan clutchEngine overheats, fan runs at high
speed constantly, excessive fan noise,
or fan wobble due to worn bearings.
Check for operation of ABS
warning lampAt each engine start up.
Inspect the entire exhaust
system (including inlet pipe,
muffler, outlet pipe and all
exhaust clamps and fasteners)
for holes, leakage, breakage,
looseness and corrosive
damageExcessive noise or the smell of fumes
is experienced.
Inspect the engine air
induction system (including the
air ducts and the air filter) for
loose fitting, damaged or
missing componentsExcessive noise emanates from the
engine compartment.
Inspect the tires and check the
air pressure
(3)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear.
Balance the wheels and the
tiresVibration or abnormal tire wear
indicates imbalance.
Check the front end alignment
(3)Poor steering, wandering or excessive
tire wear.
Check the transmission and
engine mountings
(2)Hard shifting or excessive vibration.
Check and adjust transmission
controls
(2)High effort to shift or noisy
transmission.
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.
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temperature gauge ...................28
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Customer Assistance ........143, 161
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................169
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .............161, 163
Getting roadside assistance ...143
Getting the service you
need .........................................161
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................164
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................49
Defrost ...................................46–47
windshield ...........................46–47
with heating and air
conditioning system .................47
with standard heating
system .......................................46
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) ........................................192
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........220
Driving under special
conditions
through water ...........................97
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................153
Emission control system ..196, 239
catalytic converter ..................177
Engine
cleaning ...................................167coolant .....................................184
idle shutdown ...........................97
lubrication specifications .......220
Engine fan .................................185
Engine oil ..................................182
oil pressure gauge ....................28
refill capacities ........................234
specifications ..........................220
Event data recording ....................6
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .................185
Flashers, hazard ........................144
Fuel ............................................186
calculating fuel economy .......190
capacity ...................................235
choosing the right fuel ...........187
filling your vehicle with fuel ..186
filter, specifications ................186
gauge .........................................28
improving fuel economy ........190
running out of fuel ...........95, 189
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................186
Fuses ..................................144, 153
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................190
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
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