Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts.
Parts other than Ford, Motorcraftor Ford-authorized remanufactured
parts that are used for maintenance replacement or for the service of
components affecting emission control must be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the
owner’s responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please
consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete warranty information.
Non-Ford approved chemicals or additives are not required for factory
recommended maintenance. In fact, Ford Motor Company recommends
against the use of such additive products unless specifically
recommended by Ford for a particular application.
Oil, fluids and flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory-trained technicians
at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids
should be changed at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a
repair. Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same as that required to fill and
operate the system, or using a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Genuine Ford parts and service
When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford and
Lincoln Mercury dealership for all your vehicle’s needs.
Get the most from your service and maintenance visits
There are a lot of reasons why visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury
dealership for all your service needs is a great way to help keep your
vehicle running great.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to make
your service visit more convenient. How’s that for quality service?
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indicator light .........................171
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................164
Fuel ............................................239
calculating fuel economy .......244
cap ...........................................241
capacity ...................................260
choosing the right fuel ...........242
detergent in fuel .....................243
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................239, 241, 244
filter, specifications ........239, 259
fuel pump shut-off switch .....180
improving fuel economy ........244
octane rating ...................243, 265
quality ......................................243
running out of fuel .................244
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................239
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......180
Fuses ..................................181–182
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............241
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................244
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................180
Headlamps ...................................38
aiming ........................................40
bulb specifications ....................43
daytime running lights .............39
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................38
replacing bulbs .........................44
turning on and off ....................38Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................35–36
Hood ..........................................223
I
Ignition ...............................150, 265
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................98
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................249
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................218
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................39
J
Jack ............................................191
positioning .......................191, 196
storage .............................191, 194
Jump-starting your vehicle ......201
K
Keys .......................................55, 60
positions of the ignition .........150
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................43
daytime running light ...............39
fog lamps ...................................38
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps .....................42–43
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