1996 Ford Crown Victoria Owners Manual

5. Stand away from the reservoir opening. Hot

steam may blow out or hot engine coolant may even splash out.

To find out how much engine coolant mixture your vehicle’s coolant system can hold, see Refill capacities for fluids in the Index. Add engine coolant only to the recovery reservoir. If the coolant level is low, add a 50/50
or appropriate mixture of water and the type of engine coolant that Ford specifies. You may add water by itself only in an emergency, but you should replace it with a 50/50 or appropriate mixture as soon as possible. Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if you have to add more than a quart (liter) of engine coolant more than once a month.

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Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an optimized formula that will protect all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). It is not necessary and not recommended to use supplemental coolant additives in your gasoline powered vehicle. These additives may harm your engine cooling system. Follow the recommended service interval for changing your engine coolant.

NOTE: When you change or add engine

coolant, it is important to maintain your engine coolant concentration between 40% (-11˚F [-24˚C]) and 60% (-62˚F [-52˚C]), depending on your local climate conditions. Below 40% you will lose freeze protection and above 60% your engine may overheat on a warm day.

NOTE: The use of an improper coolant may

void your warranty for the engine cooling system. Use only a premium nationally recognized brand name engine coolant. Do not use alcohol, methanol antifreeze or engine coolant mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. If you do not use the proper coolant, the aluminum radiator on your vehicle will corrode.

Ford Motor Company expressly authorizes the Ford Rotunda engine coolant recycling process and chemicals. Use only Ford Rotunda recycled engine coolant or an equivalent recycled engine coolant that is certified by the supplier to meet Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A.

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NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive

fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community’s standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call your local recycling center to find out about recycling automotive fluids.

Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A.

Leave the engine coolant in all year. Make sure that the coolant will not freeze at the temperature level in which you drive during winter months. Keep a mixture of engine coolant in your engine that has a protection rating of at least -34˚F (-37˚C), or whatever protection rating is appropriate for the climate in which you live.

Engine coolant drain and flush

Proper procedures for a complete coolant drain and flush of the cooling system can be found in the Car Service Manual. Following these recommended procedures will ensure that the specified coolant level and a 50/50 or appropriate mixture of coolant and water is maintained.

Engine coolant refill procedure

When the entire cooling system is drained and refilled, the following procedure should be used to ensure a complete fill:

NOTE: It is imperative the following

procedure be adhered to. Failure to do so could result in damage to your engine.

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q With the engine OFF and cool, remove the

pressure cap, located on the coolant reservoir. Remove the heater hose and clamp, located on the rear of the intake manifold.

q Add a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and water to the coolant reservoir. Refer to Refill Capacities later in this chapter for the correct amount. Add coolant to the reservoir until the coolant continuously flows out of the tube in the rear of engine. Reattach hose and secure clamp.

q Continue to fill the reservoir until the coolant

is at the FULL COLD level.

q Reinstall the pressure cap to the fully

installed position.

Start and idle the engine until the radiator upper hose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is open and coolant is flowing through the entire system).

Immediately shut off the engine and let cool. Cautiously remove the pressure relief cap and add a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and water until the coolant is at the COLD FILL level in the coolant reservoir.

q Reinstall the pressure cap securely. q Check for leaks at the draincock. q Recheck the engine coolant level, using the recommended procedure, after one or two occasions of vehicle use.

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Battery Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery. When the original equipment battery is replaced under warranty, it may be replaced by a Motorcraft Low-Maintenance Battery.

The Low-Maintenance Battery has removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and for adding water, if necessary. The electrolyte level should be checked at least every 24 months or 24,000 miles (40 000 km) in temperatures up to 90˚F (32˚C) and more often in temperatures above 90˚F (32˚C). Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to the level indicator. Do not overfill.

If the level gets low, you can add tap water to the battery, provided the water isn’t hard or doesn’t have a high mineral or alkali content. However, if possible you should refill the battery with distilled water. If the battery needs water quite often, have the charging system checked for a possible malfunction. Help Us Protect Our Environment

Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that used lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.

Battery recycling symbol

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Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. If you ever disconnect the battery or install a new battery, you must allow the computer to “relearn” its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly. To let the engine do this, put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all the accessories, and start the vehicle. Let the engine idle for at least one minute. (Engine must be warm in order to “learn.”) Also, allow approximately 10 miles (16 km) of stop and go traffic for your vehicle’s engine to completely “relearn” its idle. Windshield Washer Fluid and Wipers Washer Fluid

Check the level of the windshield washer fluid periodically, or when the optional lamp indicates low fluid. The reservoir for washer fluid is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. Visual inspection can determine if the washer fluid is adequate. Do not operate the washer when the reservoir is empty.

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The reservoir for the windshield washer fluid

RWARNING

Do not put windshield washer fluid in the container for the engine coolant.

Use specially formulated windshield washer fluid rather than plain water, because specially formulated washer fluids contain additives that dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washer fluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such as methanol should be used in freezing weather (temperatures below 32˚F [0˚C]). State or local regulations on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) may restrict use of the most common antifreeze, methanol. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades, and windshield washer system.

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Wiper Blades

Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice a year. Also check them whenever they seem less effective than usual. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.

If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and the wiper blades. Use undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents to clean your wiper blades. These will damage your blades.

To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply turn the ignition to the ACC position and turn your wipers on. Wait for them to reach a vertical position and turn the ignition to the OFF position. Do not move the wipers manually. Manually moving the wipers across the windshield may damage them.

Wiper blade replacement

If the wiper blades still do not work properly after you clean them, you may need to replace the wiper blade assembly or the blade element. When replacing the wiper blade assembly, blade refill, or wiper arm always use a Motorcraft part or equivalent. To replace the blades, follow the instructions that come with them.

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Tires Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel tank. If one tire looks lower than the others, check the pressure in all of them. Always follow these precautions: q Keep your tires inflated to the recommended

pressures.

Stay within the recommended load limits (see Load limits in the Index).

q Make sure the weight of your load is evenly

distributed.

q Drive at safe speeds. If you do not take these precautions, your tires may fail or go flat.

Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits.

RWARNING

Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components.

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At least once a month, check the pressure in all your vehicle’s tires, including the spare. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 3 miles (5 km). You can find proper cold pressure and load limits of recommended size tires on the Safety Compliance Certification Label.

RWARNING

Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Tire Rotation

Because your vehicle’s front and rear tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the following diagram.

For tire rotation intervals, see the Maintenance Schedule. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked.

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Rotating the tires

NOTE: Use the five tire rotation only when the conventional spare wheel is the same as the road wheels. (Do not mix the steel wheel with aluminum wheels in tire rotation sequence.)

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Replacing the Tires

Replace any tires that show wear bands. When your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left.

A worn-out tire

Because your vehicle’s tires may wear unevenly, you may need to replace them before a wear band appears across the entire tread. Some spots wear more heavily than others.

RWARNING

When replacing full size tires, never mix radial, bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the tire pressure decal. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinations recommended on the decal. If you do not follow these precautions, your vehicle may not drive properly and safely.

Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may also affect the accuracy of your speedometer.

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Information About Tire Quality Grades

New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their Tire Quality Grade (described below) molded into the tire’s sidewall. These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set.

Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49
Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).

U.S. Department of Transportation — Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

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Traction A B C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. Temperature A B C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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Snow Tires and Chains

The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads that provide traction in rain or snow. However, during the winter months in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and occasionally chains for your tires.

RWARNING

Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle.

Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or if the law requires them where you live. If you choose to use chains on your vehicle’s tires, be aware of the following: q Make sure the chains are the right size for your tires. Use only SAE Class “S” chains. Other types may damage your vehicle.

q Put the chains on tightly with the ends held down securely. Verify that no chain touches any wiring, brake lines, or fuel lines. Follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.

q Drive slowly. If you can hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle, stop the vehicle and tighten the chains. If you continue to hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle, remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.

q Avoid fully loading your vehicle if possible. q Remove tire chains at the first opportunity

after using them on snow and ice. Do not use the chains on dry roads.

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Cleaning the Wheels Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use to wash your vehicle’s body. Do not use acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives, fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil remover to remove grease and tar. NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if

the brushes are abrasive.

Automatic Transmission Fluid Under normal circumstances, you do not need to check the fluid level of the transmission, since your vehicle does not use up transmission fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for replacement intervals. However, if the transmission is not working properly — for instance, the transmission may slip or shift slowly, or you may notice some sign of fluid leakage — the fluid level should be checked. Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid It is preferable to check the transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature 150˚F-170˚F (66˚C-77˚C), after approximately 20 miles (30 km) of driving. However, if necessary, you can check the fluid level without having to drive 20 miles (30 km) to obtain a normal operating temperature if outside temperatures are above 50˚F (10˚C). With the vehicle on a level surface, start the engine and, while fully applying the brake pedal, move the transmission shift selector through all of the gear ranges allowing sufficient time for each position to engage. Securely latch the transmission shift selector in the P (Park) position, fully set the parking brake and leave the engine running.

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NOTE: Your vehicle should not be driven if

the fluid level is below the bottom hole on the dipstick.

Wipe off the dipstick cap, pull the dipstick out and wipe the indicator end clean. Put the dipstick back into the filler tube and make sure it is fully seated. Pull the dipstick out and read the fluid level.

When checking fluid at normal operating temperatures 150˚F-170˚F (66˚C-77˚C), the fluid level should be within the crosshatched area on the dipstick. When the vehicle has not been driven, and outside temperatures are above 68˚F (20˚C), the fluid levels should be between the holes on the dipstick.

NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for an

extended period at high speeds or in city traffic during hot weather, or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow the fluid to cool before checking.

Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid Before adding any fluid, be sure that the correct type will be used. Use only MERCONH fluid. Add fluid in 1/2 pint (.25L) increments through the filler tube to bring the level to the correct area on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL. If the level is above the top hole on the dipstick, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician.

NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive

fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community’s standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call your local recycling center to find out about recycling automotive fluids.

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Detail of the automatic transmission dipstick Brake Fluid Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use up brake fluid rapidly. However, expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fall as you put more mileage on your vehicle and the brake lining wears.

Check the brake fluid at each scheduled engine oil change or at least once a year. You can do this by looking at the fluid level in the plastic reservoir on the master cylinder. Also, see label on reservoir cap. (To locate the master cylinder, see The Engine Types in the Index.) The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks.

RWARNING

Brake fluid is toxic.

If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

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If the fluid is low, carefully clean and remove the cap from the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the MAX line with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA, C6AZ-19542-BA, or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.

RWARNING

If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes.

Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line.

The brake fluid reservoir

If you find that the fluid level is excessively low — below the seam or ridge on the outside of the plastic reservoir — have the brake system inspected.

RWARNING

Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. This may cause the brakes to fail.

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Power Steering Fluid Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall). Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid

1. Start the engine and let it run until the

power steering fluid reaches normal operating temperature. The power steering fluid will be at the right temperature when the engine coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is near the center of the NORMAL operating temperature range.

2. While the engine idles, turn the steering

wheel back and forth several times. Make sure that the cap assembly is installed at this time.

3. Turn the engine off.

4. Check the fluid level in the power steering

fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX lines on the side of the reservoir.

5.

If the power steering fluid is below the MIN mark, add fluid in small amounts until the level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the side of the reservoir.

6. When you are finished, put the cap assembly

back on the reservoir.

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Fluid level for power steering

Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford Specification MerconH ATF XT-2-QDX. If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your vehicle for a long period of time before adding fluid. This can damage the power steering pump.

If you must check the power steering fluid when it is cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the MIN mark on the reservoir. Fuses, High Current Fuses, Fuse Links, and Circuit Breakers Fuses (conventional and high current) and circuit breakers protect your vehicle’s wiring system from overloading. If electrical parts in your vehicle are not working, the system may have been overloaded and blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. Before you replace or repair any

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electrical parts, check the appropriate fuses (conventional and high current) or circuit breakers.

The following charts tell you which fuses or circuit breakers protect the wiring for each electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that use that circuit will not work.

Once you have determined which fuses or circuit breakers to check, follow the procedures under Checking and replacing fuses or Checking and replacing circuit breakers in this chapter.

The instrument panel fuse panel

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High Current Fuses

High current fuses are circuit protectors that are part of the wiring harness for some electrical equipment. These, like fuses, open when the circuit load exceeds their amperage rating. High current fuses may be purchased from your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

The high current fuse panel is located in the engine compartment near the battery.

RWARNING

Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.

Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced by a qualified technician.

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Checking and Replacing Fuses If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps: 1. Find the fuse panel to the left of the steering

column. Remove the fuse panel cover to expose the fuse panel.

2. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clear side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If it is, the fuse should be replaced.

The side view of a fuse

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3. Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating. (See the following charts.)

RWARNING

Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.

4. Replace the lower steering column finish

panel.

Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to blow if you do not find what caused the overload. If the fuse continues to blow, have your electrical system checked.

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*[SV43300( ALL)02/95]

*[SV43800(M GV)02/95]

[SV43900( GV)06/93]

[SV43950( GV)03/93]

Circuit Breakers

If you need to check a circuit breaker that is on the fuse panel, see Checking and replacing fuses in this chapter to find out how to locate the fuse panel.

Circuit breakers will reset themselves and allow the electrical parts to work again once the overload on the circuit is removed. If the circuit breakers continue to cut off electricity, have your vehicle’s electrical system checked.

Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit breakers. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the same amperage rating. To remove a circuit breaker mounted in the fuse panel, grip it with your finger and thumb and pull it straight out of its socket.

Since the circuit breaker for the headlamps is mounted in the headlamp switch, you must replace the entire switch to install a new circuit breaker. Fuse Links

Fuse links are circuit protectors that are part of the wiring harness for some electrical equipment. These, like fuses, open when the circuit lead exceeds their amperage rating. Fuse links may be purchased from your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. See the following charts to find out which electrical parts are protected by a fuse link.

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*[SV45700( ALL)01/95]

*[SV45800( ALL)01/95]

*[SV45900( ALL)01/95]

Lights and Bulb Replacement It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights frequently:

headlamps tail lamps brakelamps hazard flasher high-mount brakelamp turn signals side markers license plate lamp

The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:

oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your vehicle’s high beams when you do not have the high beams on the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see clearly at night the headlamp beams are pointed substantially away from a position slightly down and to the right

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[SV46500( GV)05/95]

one third page art:0010432-B

Headlamp Bulb

The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.

RWARNING

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you can immediately replace it with a new one. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter the headlamp housing and affect its performance.

Headlamp bulb removal

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*[SV47150( GV)01/95]

*[SV47400( ALL)03/95] *[SV47500( GV)01/95]

*[SV47700( GV)01/95] *[SV47900( ALL)02/95]

*[SV48050( GV)01/95] %*[SV48370( BCGV)02/95] [SV48380( BCGV)06/94]

Removing the headlamp bulb

1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in

the OFF position.

2. Lift the hood, open access panel above

headlamp and find the bulb in the headlamp socket.

3. Remove the electrical connector by pulling

off the bulb base.

4. Remove the bulb by turning it 1/4 of a turn

to free it from the socket.

Installing the headlamp bulb

1.

Insert the glass envelope of the bulb into the socket while aligning the locking tabs.

2. Rotate the bulb 1/4 turn to lock.

3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into position.

4. Close the access panel. High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs

Your vehicle has a brakelamp mounted in the rear window, called a high-mount brakelamp. You may need to remove this lamp at times to replace the brakelamp bulb or to clean the rear window.

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[SV50250( GV)06/94] *[SV50300( BCGV)02/95] [SV50600( GV)10/90]

[SV50900( GV)01/89]

Parts of the high-mount brakelamp

To remove the high-mount brakelamp:

1. Remove the two retaining screws with a

Phillips screwdriver.

2. Then lift the whole assembly up and over the retaining brackets. Do not move upper part of plastic attachment brackets.

3. Twist socket counterclockwise to remove

from lamp.

4. Pull bulb out of socket.

5. Replace the burned out bulbs.

To install the high-mount brakelamp:

1. Position the brakelamp over the retaining

brackets.

2.

Install and tighten the two retaining screws.

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Using the Right Bulbs

thirty pica chart:0010442-I

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*[SV52950( ALL)01/95] *[SV53000( ALL)03/95]

Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter which enables your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission requirements.

RWARNING

Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. Under extreme conditions excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the fuel system, the interior floor covering, or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other emission control parts continue to work properly: q Use only unleaded fuel. q Avoid running out of fuel. q Do not turn off the ignition while your

vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.

q Do not push start your vehicle. q Have the services listed in the Maintenance

Schedule and Record booklet performed according to the specified schedule. The scheduled maintenance services are required because they are considered essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.

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*[SV53200( ALL)05/95]

*[SV53300( ALL)01/95]

In general, maintenance, replacement, or service of the emissions control devices or systems in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by any automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive parts equivalent to those which your vehicle or engine was originally equipped.

Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of components affecting emissions control, such non-Ford parts should 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 your warranty booklet for complete warranty information.

RWARNING

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. These sometimes indicate that the emission system is not working properly.

Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can increase the temperature of the engine or exhaust system.

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*[SV53715( ALL)05/95]

By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working. In some of the United States and in Canada, vehicle owners may be liable if their emission control device is removed or is prevented from working.

Never use a metal exhaust collector when you service your vehicle. If the metal collector contacts any of your vehicle’s plastic trim or bumper parts they could melt or deform.

Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on for more than five seconds after you shut it off or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.

Information about your vehicle’s emission control system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune-up specifications. Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing

In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies a “need for additional mixed city and highway driving to complete the check” of the OBD II system. As soon as all of the OBD II system checks are successfully completed, the OBD II system is set to the ready condition. The amount of driving required to reach the ready condition

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*[SV53745( ALL)05/95]

*[SV53747( BCGV)05/95] *[SV53752( BCGV)05/95]

*[SV53757( BCGV)05/95]

*[SV53763( BCGV)05/95]

varies with individual driving patterns. To complete this requirement in the minimum amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle defined below. If the vehicle owner cannot or does not want to do the additional driving required by law, a service center can perform this drive cycle as it would any other type of repair work. OBD II Drive Cycle

The following steps must be run in the order shown. If steps 2 thru 9 are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is acceptable between steps.

Always drive vehicle in safe manner according to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws.

The engine must be warmed up and at operating temperature before proceeding with the drive modes of the following OBD II Drive Cycle.

1. Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral)

the vehicle for 4 minutes.

2.

Idle the vehicle in drive for 40 seconds.

3. Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph (72 km/h)

at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle for 10 seconds.

4. Drive the vehicle with a steady throttle at

45 mph (72 km/h) for 30 seconds.

5.

Idle the vehicle in drive for 40 seconds.

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*[SV53792( BCGV)05/95]

*[SV53796( ALL)05/95]

6. Continue to drive the vehicle in city traffic at

speeds between 25 and 40 mph (40-64 km/h) for 15 minutes. During the 15
minute drive cycle the following modes must be achieved:

a. at least 5 stop and idle modes at 10

seconds each

b. acceleration from idles at 1/4 to 1/2

throttle position, and

c. choose 3 different speeds to do 1.5
minute steady state throttle drives.

7. Accelerate the vehicle up to between 45 and

60 mph (72-97 km/h). This should take approximately 5 minutes.

8. Drive vehicle and hold the throttle steady at

the selected speed between 45 and 60 mph (72-97 km/h) for approximately 5 minutes.

9. Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes at varying

speeds between 45 and 60 mph (72-97 km/h).

10. Bring the vehicle back to idle. Idle in drive

for 40 seconds.

11. OBD II drive cycle has been completed.

Vehicle can be turned off when convenient.

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twenty-two pica chart:0

*[SV54550( ALL)03/95]

Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and Lubricant Specifications Refill Capacities

NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be

replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle has been submerged in water. Otherwise, the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required.

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Motorcraft Parts

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If a spark plug is removed for examination, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder.

For 4.6L (2V) engines:

Cylinders #1, #2, #3, #4 have a PG suffix.

Cylinders #5, #6, #7, #8 have a P suffix.

If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal.

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Lubricant Specifications

thirty pica chart:0010586-R

*[SV56400( ALL)03/95]

NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be

replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle has been submerged in water. Otherwise, the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required.

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*[SV57600( ALL)01/95] *[SV57700( ALL)01/95]

*[SV57800( ALL)01/95] *[SV57900( ALL)01/95] *[SV58000( ALL)01/95]

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.

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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.

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. Cooling system q Protect against freezing temperatures.

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%*[SV59700( ALL)01/95] *[SV59800( ALL)01/95] %*[SV59900( ALL)01/95] *[SV60000( ALL)05/95] *[SV60100( ALL)01/95] *[SV60200( ALL)01/95]

*[SV60300( ALL)03/95]

Battery q Check and recharge as necessary. q Keep connections clean and covered with a

light coat of grease. If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure battery charge is maintained for quick starting.

NOTE: If battery cables are disconnected, it

will be necessary to reset memory features.

Brakes q Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully

released.

Tires q Maintain recommended air pressure. 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 and prevent corrosion.

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Label Locations

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