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Vehicle Storage Maintenance Tips If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time (60 days or more), refer to the following maintenance recommendations to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating condition.

General

Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.

q Protect from sunlight, if possible.

If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to protect against rust and damage.

Body q Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt,

grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces, rear wheel housing and underside of front fenders.

q Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed

locations.

q Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent

rust.

q Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a

thick coat of auto wax to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is washed.

q Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges

and latches with a light grade oil.

q Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading. q Keep all rubber parts free from oil and

solvents.

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Engine

Start engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches normal operating temperature. q With your foot on the brake, shift through all

the gears while the engine is running.

Fuel system

Fill fuel tank with high-quality unleaded fuel until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle.

NOTE: During extended periods of vehicle storage (60 days or more), fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. This can damage rubber and other polymers in the fuel system and may also clog small orifices.

Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 60
days. Follow the instructions on the label. The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system. A volatile corrosion inhibitor added to the fuel system will protect the fuel system’s inner surfaces from corrosion. Follow the instructions packaged with the product. Cooling system q Protect against freezing temperatures. Battery q Check and recharge as necessary. q Keep connections clean and covered with a

light coat of grease.

Brakes q Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully

released.

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Tires q Maintain recommended air pressures. Miscellaneous q Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis pins under vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust.

q Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15

days to lubricate working parts to prevent corrosion.

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Warning label locations

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Index

ABS warning light

(see Anti-lock brake system) .

Accessory position on the ignition . Accessory power source,

description . disposal . driver air bag . indicator light operation . proper seating . service and information labels . tone generator . wearing safety belts.

power point outlet Additives, engine oil Air bag supplemental restraint system

Air conditioning, manual heating and air

Alarm, activating remote personal Alcohol, in fuel . Ambulance packages Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) . Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Assistance (see Customer assistance) Audio system

description . noise . see also Brake . warning light.

conditioning system.

77
60

148
291

25
32
25
81
27
27
32
29
26

90
122
285
295

204
205
203
77
255

(see Electronic sound system)

149
Automatic transmission, fluid, refill capacities 344
Automatic transmission

driving an automatic overdrive . fluid, adding .

175
315

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Automatic transmission (continued)

fluid, checking . fluid, specification .

Axle

lubricant specifications. traction lok .

Backing up . Basic vehicle warranty . Battery

acid, treating emergencies . battery saver . charging system warning light . how to service . jumping a disabled battery. maintenance-free . proper disposal, recycling . replacement, specifications . voltage gauge. when storing your vehicle .

Brake fluid

brake warning light . specifications .

Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp . Brakes

warning light.

adjustment . anti-lock . anti-lock brake system (ABS) applying the brakes . brake warning light . fluid, checking and adding. fluid, refill capacities fluid, specifications . front disc. if brakes do not grip well . new brake linings . parking . stopping distances.

364 Index

314
347

347
212, 305

178

237, 312
125
. 81
311
237
311
312
346
. 82
352

. 76
319
101, 336

203
204

. 77
207
. 76
318
344
319
203
206
208
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Brakes (continued)

trailer . when storing your vehicle .

Brake-shift interlock . Break-in period . Bulbs, replacing headlamps . high-mount brakelamp .

Canada, customer assistance . Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan

Capacities for refilling fluids . Carbon monoxide in exhaust . Car seats for children

(CAMVAP).

(see Child safety seats)

Cassette tape player (see Electronic

sound system) . Catalytic converter CD player (see Electronic sound system) Chains, tires . Changing a tire . Charging system gauge . Charging system warning light . Child safety restraints . Child safety seats, attaching with

child safety belts . child safety seats .

tether straps .

Chime

headlamps on . key in ignition . safety belt .

Circuit breakers, checking and replacing. Cleaning your vehicle CD player and discs chrome and aluminum parts . engine compartment exterior .