Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing vehicle from storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on
window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
•Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 ft (4.5 meters) back
and forth to remove rust build up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there
are no leaks, and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect.
If you have any concerns or issues, contact your authorized dealer.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.5L V6 engine
Engine air filter element FA-1884
Battery BXT-96R-500
Oil filter FL-500-S
Spark plugs
1
1
For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraftor
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.
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Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................311
Vehicle loading ..........................194
Ventilating your vehicle ...........205
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................277Water, Driving through .............235
Windows
opening using remote entry
system ...............................75, 102
power .........................................74
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................68
checking and adding fluid .....277
replacing wiper blades ...........277
Wrecker towing .........................256
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