Maintenance operation Frequency/Observation
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.
Check the battery terminals for
corrosionWhenever electrical power supply has
diminished.
Tighten the wheel mounting
nuts to the specified torque.
Refer toWheelsin 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.
1During 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.
2Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring force
is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
3Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
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refill capacities ........................251
specifications ..........................237
temperature gauge ...................31
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................64
Customer Assistance ........153, 170
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................181
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .............171–172
Getting roadside assistance ...153
Getting the service you
need .........................................170
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................173
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................172
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................51
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) .....201
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) ........................................210
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........237
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................109
E
Electronic message center .........32
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................162
Emission control system ..213, 260
catalytic converter ..................188Engine
cleaning ...................................176
coolant .....................................196
idle shutdown .........................109
lubrication specifications .......237
Engine fan .................................196
Engine oil ..................................193
oil pressure gauge ....................31
refill capacities ........................251
specifications ..........................237
Event data recording ....................6
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .................196
Flashers, hazard ........................154
Fuel ............................................197
calculating fuel
economy ............................34, 207
capacity ...................................252
choosing the right fuel ...........198
filling your vehicle with fuel ..197
filter, specifications ................197
gauge .........................................31
improving fuel economy ........207
running out of fuel .........107, 200
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................197
Fuses ..................................154, 162
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................207
Gauges .........................................31
battery voltage gauge ...............31
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................31
engine oil pressure gauge ........31
fuel gauge ..................................31
Index
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