UW) Wi. rordlace serclub. Con Where li All Comes Together. Ol Manual. i i i i i | iNOTE * Please be aware “at righthand and lett hand references ~ his manual are mac 2g if facing in the same direction as the vohcie * Please note the: “is manual mainly ex. pleins the rig models though itis app ight-hand ‘and lettnand or IMPORTANT PRELIMINARY INFORMATION “BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE STARTING AND OPERATING SPECIAL AND EMERGENCY APPEARANCE CARE MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS | WARRANTY AND SERVICEINDEX A Acjstabie roar seatback Agustabe shock abeorbors ‘Agjusiment Fron saat Ai clearer Ar eanavener Dive tat Air tow vertaion teense Dive bat Warring igh Antena tering eaumn lock. ‘Aopeararce care Care ot brant metal pans General caution Polshirg and wearing wasting Aseay Auco system, Automatic vansane uid level Operation, Page an 224 26 628 98 eo-e13 32 69-613 322 39 51 54 st 1 3.29 340-350 620 310 B Bate. Berar crng of Betoraertenng venice ‘ody ubreaton Bonnot release Brake Brake pac wear indicator Frid loved Parsing Pees Power brakes Warning ight Breakin pered & Chenaeg Coolant Engine ai Engr o er Manual ance ol Tre. Checking ‘Auomate ranean Rud level Bek tension Brake fi lve. Poge ee 24 24 21 325 asa 67 362 36 as 323 622 616 618 9 agai 20 99-613 67 Ccodart lee. Coating eysten Engine ol evel Manual rasan of va Power storing pump fu eve. Winds fu fave (Chidpro loc Choke indcster Carats igh Cock Digtal ec clock can box Cooing aytam, Crecking Day-ight eariew minor Dig! ec clock Doreyoursa somice pracautons ‘oat ack end iuminaion oot ack aS ower dco! oaks Rear oboe enie poo! eck. 328 390 ee 66 220 65. a 24Economical operation Emergency sag “ump staieg wa an abiliy batery Pash saning. Engne compartment Engine oi Changing. Level Pressure warning sot Engr 0! ar charging F Fan speed cont Fist org trot seat Foor cotrls Fost rest Fron en signal te Foe fe Fue gauge Fuel recommendation Fuel ane Fuel an lr cap, Page 21 1-40 ce ee 322 oe 393 382 361 26-210 “928 218 a2 218 220 G Gauge Fo. Water tesoeraure Gove box H Harte Luggage companies covet emo hatchback i release Hazardous anving conan. Hazara warning laste Headigtt Heads High beer inceat” ior. Lighting coma! ‘won head rasan Heating and deostg system ‘Cortilaare are swich. Fan soned con! Heater conto Horn conta. Page 321 220 200 248 aie 47 om 22 318 313 29 33 393 33 36-397 oe Ippon sac tluriraton. Imporartereiminay notation Ingram ane corte Irsrumen: pane! urination cone rir gh and map ight J sack an jck nance Lacking nstuctens Slumpstating wih an auelary ‘try K Koy Page 38 34 at 31.32 37 326 351,623 226 28 A143Face Page Poe L ° R Leense ste tort 623 Odometer 938 Rear combinate= oh be ge bubs 1628 Onesoueh wine 3:15 ear quar won 2 Ligterg conat 313 Outi eariew mo. 221 ear seat Lg fener bumer 313 Proper reew minor corte 221 Satins aa Lock emote corrated aside esraew Fea ea cess eae ‘ant searing column lock 33 mie 222 oa wrcow Deer lek ender ienncon 23 Deron a BE Deer leks 2224 P Ware 3 ower cor leks | 2a ud lve ee ear dor child root lo 24 362 Wow 32 Low ts vl warning Sore sz 523 2 Ligoage svar 222 Pang ight etch 328 ee Power bates 363 er ™ Power sing sump pet ive bet 69-513 6s onus asete Fusiev! 821 Roskrg te vero ” Ol ea. 619 Power wince 24 Rosine eerie 62 Creation 30 Push siaeeg as ep iar. 351628 s Mire tottestootng gue 0x Merce Seheculed mare-snoe Daye ree 22 serves utes rearview 22 es bt rears system, Prope ise are ie ‘seat ‘ce ar vex opezcn.‘spate te. ‘Spark plugs Speciicatons Speedometer Spl folcing rear see? Stating the engine Staorng column look Steering linkage Storage compartnart. Suggesions ‘er mere excromeal ‘opetation T Tachometer Ti steering wea! Tre Cae, Changing Checking tre ination pressure Roiaton Ussge Use of crow ses. Wear own Tiometer “Tiger reset Tran emote tunk id roease ab. Page 2.26 625 a 319 an 34 33 621 330 324 243 o29 45-412 B18 628 630 629 830 45 319 319 aie 218 Turn and lane-crange s = Warning ang - soar Aterrator Brake system Coke come Engine ol = Headignt Love hel lve Fear wince. seroste Turboonarge “aiosor 3 Washer thic Wiasner Fu love! Water tempe'sre gauge Wheel bearess Whads ara Woe 213 922 3.25 328 322 222 322 318 322 er 545 Bie 320 621 520 sia1. IMPORTANT PRELIMINARY.INFORMATION | ALITILE ATTENT YOUR VERICLE hac ne ie a) ser(Check the coolant love Fler to "ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL" in ston 6, Check the engine oi level Feter to "ENGINE OIL. LEVEL" in secton 6,ENGINE EXHAUST GAS:CAUTION (CARBON MONOXIDE) Engine exraust gases, though colores and odes, contin car ‘bon monoxide, which is dangerous, even lethal inhaled ‘= That ary ime you suspect that exhaust fumes ae entering the passenger compariment, have te source located and correc €e¢ as soon as possi, «+ itis necessary to erive under such conection, co 80 only wit all windows fly open, ‘+ 0 not operate the engine in comined or closed areas (auch ‘38 garages) any more than i needed to move the vehicle in fr out of the area ‘+ When the vehicles stopped in an unconfined area wih the engine runing ‘or more than a shor length of tere, adjust he heating or cooling system to craw outside air ino the vehicle, ‘+ Never st in a parked or stepped vehicle for any extencec amcunt of time wih the engine euning, + Carbon monoxide is colorass and ederless, but can be pre cent wth all other exraust fumes. Therefor, i jou ever ame ‘exhaust ‘umes of ay kind insce your vehicle, have & inspect fediemed ately by your deal andhave te constion correct. ed. Do net dive wits exhaust fumes preset. INSTALLATION OF A MOBILE TWO-WAY RADIO™ ‘SYSTEM (For vehicles fitted with F.l." system) fa mobia twooway radio system is installed improperty, oF the wrong type i used, the tel injection system may be atlected. To avoid any damage to your vahice, be sure to check with your Authorized Fora Dealer fo the proper instalston procedure for fa mabila two-way rao * Fuel Inetion is abbreviated to Fin this manualEQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT REGULATIONS Regulation (euch as those issued by Government laws and vo- File design rules may requie addtional equipment forthe way you intend to use the vehicle. iis the responsibilty ofthe roo tered owne’ or ctver to determine the apeeadity of such laws ‘ane regulatens to hisher inlonded use fr the vet, ad Yo a ‘ange for ha installaton of required equipment. Your Authonzed Ford Dealer hes information about the avaiabty of many ems Cf equipment which may be ordered for your vehi WARRANTIES The general waranty covering this vei Warranty Facts Bookiat Read nis booker ‘oe terms everything thas covered sistedin detain the ety. tates in pre 1 warrenty, REGISTRATION IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES ityou plan to regster your Foran anather county ist make sure ‘hatitmeets tal county's reavatons (¢.. safety andarcs, emis sion conto standards, etc) ‘Your authorised Ford Daal i be please to answer any ques tions that you may have.2. BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE BEFORE ENTERING VEHICLE “+ Check under the vehicle for ery sgn of leaks, + Besurethat al windows, ousie earviow tre), and outside ights are clean. + Check ire intation + Be sure the rea othe rear iso intend to back up. ifyou Necessary engine inspections Fuid levels, such ab engine oi, engine ‘coolant, ake fui and windshilc washer fui, should be checked daly, weedy, of whenever yourefud, depending on 2 id, Furher detais are proved in outne Service” under Maintenance. BEFORE DRIVING OFF + Adjust the insde and outside rearview * Postion the seat eo that all controls are ‘easly reechec + aston sas! bets. (where tod) * Check operetan of warning lights when the igntlon awiten is tenes to the ‘ONKIY” poston Be sure that lights work + Check all gauges, * Release the parking brake and make ute the brake warning light tune of + Be sure you are familiar wth your veh Cle and tseaupmertto operat it saley BREAK-IN PERIOD By folowing afew simple precautions forthe {rt 1,000 klemeters (600 mies), you may 2310 tha performance, economy and ife of your vehi + Do not race the engine. ‘+ Dive at varying speeds wihout straining tha engi ‘+ Avoid hard stops, exceptin eme-gercies. ‘This wil alow he brakes to seat rope + vod tulnetle sans WARNING Febghian whee! lug nuts to spaced limits £1800 kr (50 mies) oinew vehcie opere tion, aeordng to thelrstuctons found un er "Spare Tre" Faure to retighzen whee lug nuts at kiometars (mieages) speciieg cauldalow wheels to came aff while the ve ‘hele isin maton, possibly causing personal inury ce tolos of vehicle cantrel and eo: Inspection responsibilities ‘The owner ie responsitie for Inspecting all ctivng, braking and backup lights, ial ing syeteme and warning Indeator lights requenty. Ary maliunction should be car rected prompt.key ‘he code number shoul be recorded and fepl in a eae place for use in cbianng foplacement keys i necessary ‘CAUTION Westra keys are decredby the owner, hey should be purchases at you" Aud Ford Dealer to ero tat oot key barks are used, ncorect ey blanks can Fesultin (araged locks. DOOR Locks. From outside 1 Etver front cer ean be locked oF un lecked wh the key * To open, pul he door hance upward 1+ To lock wanout the key, depress the in sdelock button, then olde doer han dup and close the doo cAUTION ‘Always remove the ignition ke and lock at ‘oars when leaving you vehicle uratencea = 22From inside DOOR LOCK CYLINDER ILLUMINATION POWER DOOR LOCKS (whore fitted) ‘+ To lock either door, depress the lock (driver's door only, where titted) ‘A doors can be automaticaly lacked or un- button To assist kay inserton at nigh. alightinside locked by depressing or iting the aver's ‘To unlock, pul the lock bution up. the door panel iluminaes the lock cylinder door lock kneb. * Tocpen, pulthe door handle rearward. for approximately 15 seconds ater the chiver's door outer handle has been ited. WARNING Be sure to LOCK ALL DOORS befor civ: ing away. Locking the doors, along wih us- ing the sae belt provided, il minize the "ik of inury or ejection in an accident WARNING Leaving unattended children, non: ‘esponsiole adits or pets in the vehicle ‘oul creae stuators which may eed o 2c Ccdantal injury to occupants or athrs. 2aREAR DOOR CHILD-PROOF LOCK ‘where fitted) To lock he fear door so that t can not be ‘opened trom the inde, push down on the Chile proof lock lever and then close the 0. To open, tne inside door lock button must frst be pulled up then pul he outside doce handle upward ‘Ths salty este shoud be used whenever smal chilaren are inthe vehicle POWER WINDOWS (where fitted) ‘Theignition switch must be inthe "ON" po ston to operate windows . CAUTION To revert hese rom burring aut andthe wer window sytem from being damages, 60 rot opencioge more than two windows athe same time, WARNING ‘+ Keep the mai switch nthe "OFF" pos ton except wnen the power window is bang operated. ‘Use’ auton when closing windows. Make sure all arme, hande, et are sate. Iy ut cf he way. (For ariver) Press the switch to open a window. Raise ‘the switch cose awindow. Wah he main, mitch set in the "OFF" postion, the win ‘dows can be oporatod oriy by he drivers swiches, (For passenger) ‘Type A Press te swith to open a wincow, Rag the switch to close @ window Type B Press the lower part ofthe sich to open ‘window, Pressthe upoerpartothe such to cise a window. [ (For driven) ae (For passenger) Type AREAR QUARTER WINDOWS (for 3-door models) ‘The rear quarter swing out windows may ve ‘opened or closed by releasing thelaich anc raving the window. To close the window pul the ever. Make sute the window is securely closed. 25FRONT SEATS: Type A 1. Soat sido adjustment ever || 2. Seat ecining adjustment lever (or da)" 3 Seat height egustment lever | @ Seat height eogustont iver (for rear part of the seat cushion) 5. "Lumar Support adjusiment lover 6. “Rear acces release lever * where fied WARNING To avoid the possiity ct los of vehicle con tol and of personal injury, raver adjust the livers set or the seatback while the van ce is in motion Storing large objacts under tne seat could prevent the seat rom latching propery ave fo interference with or damage to the sect wack latch control unit, ‘The erea behind the seat end near the latch must be kept fe8 of packages or otner ob jects to allow the seatback i rest in ts nor mal, upright postion. A seatback that i tolded foward even a sal cegree may nat laton properly in the evert af @ colision or a sudden stop. 26‘SEAT-SLIDE ADJUSTMENT ‘SEAT RECLINING ADJUSTMENT Type B Tomave the rot seat lorwardor backwaro, (where fitted) To change the seatback angle isan forward rove the lock lever sidewayé anc old sightly and pul up on the seattock lever. ‘Side the seat to the costed postion, and Type A ‘Then loan back tothe desired angle and release the lever. TTocharge he seaback ange lean forward ralease the lver, Atar agustmant, make sSghty andturnte handwe! to oblate surethe levers returned ot orignal pos CAUTION desires angie tion; otherwise the seatback could unlatoh ‘Bo nat place anything under the font seats \wniethe vehicle isin maton anc cause the Ie might interfere. with the seallock (river to lose coated mechanism, a7WARNING! ‘SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTIENT “To recice the tk of sling under the lap (driver's seat only, where fitted) To raise oF lower the rear part C= the seat bat and thereby sutlorng personal injuryin The seat cushion angle can be adjusted. cushion. grasp the lever ans mom—ve f up or the event of @calision, do not recine the ‘own seatback any more than necessary forcom- Front fort Tha sal bats wre desgned to prowde 1. To raise the eet cushion, pui th lever ‘optimum protection when the frort pas. and exert sight Booy pressure aganst Seager and civer ae sting well back ar} the seatback ‘Sraight up inthe seals. During a coliscn, 2. To lower the seat cushion pul the lever paricuary trortalcolison therisk of per- and exert sight body ressure aga nat sonal ijry may ineease wih te increas: the eeatcustion ing recing 0! the seatback, a5 the front passenger and diver may side under the lap bet anc have restraint forces applied Stecy ta ther abdominal areas. Theretore, try to keep the seatback in fly upright postion whenever posable 28HEAD RESTRAINTS. + To raise the head restrain, put it up, + Tolowor te head recta, press down your seatis ted wit a stopper, adjust as follows. + To aise he head restraint, pullthe neas restraint upward + Toloworthe head resvait, pressit coun wile pushing te stopper. + Toremove the head resin, pul up wate while pushing the stopper WARNING + Toreduoe the risk of head and neck in- [utes do not operate he vehi win re head restarts removed. “+ Aust he top of me nead resvaits so that tis closesto the top of your ears and never behing your neck fo reduce the chance olny nthe evento acolison. 20 LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT (river's seat only, where ftted) To adjust he lmioar supson, tit he lever Conte inboard sao the sacthack Thelin ‘ar support can be adjusted in three stagos to provide the mest com‘crable eupport.FLAT FOLDING FRONT SEATS REAR SEAT ACCESS (where titted) (for 3-door models) It your vehicle's nead rests are removable, you can fold the front seals fa (driver's seat, where fited) 4, Remove the head restraint. 2. Slide the sect to the maximum forward The seatback is autor Totit ne seatback fornar raise the lover. ly locked when postion (see page 2—7). returned to en orginal voston, 3, Then lower tne seatback to the ful lt po- sition (928 page 2—7 for detailed infor. ‘mation. (passenger's seat) Poll the seatback lever or depress he fot Pedal. The passenger's seat wil toma cal side foraa’s ard the seatback wif. Alter your passengers are in oF out sma slice the seat rearward. Make sute atthe seat is lockoo 1 place. CAUTION Passengers sting in the reer seat must be ‘caret net te accidentally press the pedal while the veh ce is moving, [ Driver's see | : at Passenger's seat‘SPLIT FOLDING REAR SEAT (where fitted) ‘The roar seatbacks easly fold forward and ‘down to provide addtional cargo space. Type A (For Hatchback and Sedan) * Pulte knob or strap" to unicekthe seat back and fod it forward and down, + Taraise it he seatback and push frm: Iyinto place * where ted (For Wagon) * Pultne knob to unlock the seatback and fed it orward anc down. ‘When you bring the seatback down, it locks. + Toraise, ou he knob to unlock he seat- back, it the seatback anc push it firmly into place. ‘Type B (Only for Wagon) + Tolower the seatoack, pul he seatoack latonforvara 1 unlack i ana then 08 the seatback forware and down. ‘+ Torase ine seatback and push tf y imo piace CAUTION "When replacing the seatback othe uright sion, make cure tie sacuely atchec by pushing foraara an ress. WARNING ifthe seatback i not securely latched passengers ot objects could be thrown forward and inury could occur in the event of @ sudden soo o casi, + Luggage or other carga should not be piled higher than te saatoacks, as they ‘may become dangerous projesios inthe ‘event of @ sudden sop of Calis, + To help prevent serious injuries in the ‘event of sudden acoaeraton, quick sions Cr eoisions, passengers should not6e inthe cargo area, no tor reine onthe folded seatbacie wie the vere in mote. + Do rot lat children atound the laloed ‘seatback to avid tir being anne in ‘8d the cargo area fr the trunk) oy 2c cientADJUSTABLE REAR SEATBACK (for Hatchback and Wagon, where fitted) HATCHBACK ‘The adjustable roar soatbacks may be se- cures in one of 18 angles as in the ius: traton To adjust the reer seatback, pull the knob or sap, and adjust the seatback to the ‘ested angles. ‘The seat wil atornatically lock in he sect led angle when the knob cr stiap's releaseo men leaning tne seatback rearwaro, folc the tron cf the luggage compartment cover or remove th WAGON ‘The adustable rear seatbacks may secured in one of 8 angles as in the Mustraion. To adjust the rear seatoack, pul the knob, land adjust the soalback ‘o the desired angles. The seat wil automatically look inthe select: fe¢ angle when the knob is releases,UNDER SEAT TRAY TILT STEERING WHEEL (front passenger's seat, (where fitted) where fitted) To change the steering whee! angle, pul ‘he tray is lecated under the font pat: dawn on the lock-elaase leve located un songer's seat for handy storage of small oer the steering colurin, T the steering tems whee! fo the desired angle uns haldng the lever fly down and push p on the lock Nove felease lever, ter acjusting. ove the ster If desived the trey may be lined with some ing wheel up and downto assure locked ‘ype o! rater preventratles andcises, in postion, WARNING [Never jus! the til poston of he steering wheel while the vehicle is mong aaaSEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM (where fitted) WaRnine ‘All vehicle oocupants shoud wear ther seat bes for maximum prosection in the event of ‘ecalision For young chicken, tant anc chid restraints sthoud be cbianed and used n accordance wih the insvuctons furnished by the ‘anudaturer ofthe infant and chic resrant Seete seston headed "Hosta of Inlaris fr Small Calton ‘Seat belts with retractors To help decrease the poseblty er severty cl injury n acces or sudcen stops, we recommend thal you an your passengers in the vehicle be propelyrestrainec at al times, usng the seat belts provides. The front seatlap shouler bots have reactors ‘eth ineria locke ‘The retracts kaep the bells out ofthe way while passengers erter or ext the ven. Inert locks low the bets to remain slack fn the passengers lor comfort unl a do- Cdleraton force occurs (such as a sudden sop oF colision). A that tie the bats wil aulomatcaly lock in positan, and you and ‘your passengers wil be restrained ‘CAUTION Replace seat and snoulder be tathave undergone stress b a calision WARNING Passengers should net be afos7:0 dein the cargo area of any vehicle ==sons who are nating n aseat with as ‘ek are much more ikely 10 boa injury inthe event of == FRONT SEAT BELTS To Fasten Seat Belt 1. Grasp the bucale ena anc 2. Sromy pul oat he lapse. 3. ingen the tongue pate mc ofthe buckle Acice wi "2: Fete bet 's securely ceed Pesitonthelap bet acoss yeu: #2 as LOW ON THE HIPS as poss le t2 ‘of siding under t uing an just to a SNUG FIT by pe ‘rough the tongue is designed to take up excess fomatealy and marta tense ent. Ad: the bat te The ce" etacter WARNING The bet syste must be snug ceatanya, propety. Neve alow morethan 11/2 hes (8.0m) of Sack to be roduc ino ou ‘0 ball syste” Use the shoulder tat shoulder Bet under the am. Never ai {around your neck ove the ini tou cer, Never Use a Sngie ool for moter ‘ne porcon, Be sure tre ap portion te bt isfites snugly anc as iow as potie the wala. Fale CAUTION Tre ole sroue 2 © Make: toned bac f can be catch + Make sure nat ne seat bets come 02 the seat cushion andses,WARNING 1 avre10 LOCK ALL DOORS tetore div ‘ng awy. Locking the doors. gong wh us ng hesaety bat provided, wi minmize the of nuty or eotnn in an accident, NOTE "8 bet locks when being puled out. re x rate bor completoly inthe tractor ant 12° pul ot tothe desir length To Untasten Seat Belt ‘aster ne boll, depress 2 buon REAR SEAT BELTS (with retractor) Use i the same manner as “FRONT SEAT BELTS" (without retractor) Type A ‘To Fasten Seat Belt: 1. Grasp the bucle end and tongue pate 2. Ineort ne tongue plate ino the opan onc ‘ofthe buckle. Ack wl indicate atthe bet is securely locked 3, necessary. lengthen or storten thea shouldor bat To ads, hold the aduster at oght angles to me webting and pul ‘hem ta engthen, oF aul the endo he webbing to shorten 4, Postion the lan bel across your lap as LOW ON TH EHIPS as possible, 245Rear Seat Lap-Shoulder Belt Storage When tne lap snoulder bot is not us, should be stored, Loop the bet and place the tongue eng into he holder onthe upper anchorage, ‘Type B To Fasten Seat Belt: Poston the lap belt across your lao as LOW (ON THE HIPS as possible I necessary, lengthen or shore he lap bet To adust, hold the tongue ata right angle tothe webbing and pul toleraten or pul the end ofthe bat webbing 10 shorten To Unfasten Seat Belt Tountaston he bet, deprase tha tuckie ra lease tuto Restraint of infants or Small Children, Seating unis for infants anc smal chicres, ave valable, and we recorenend that any, such apparatus be one tha fis YOu" veh, propel. Bojoroinetaling this ype c seat, D2 aure to ‘ead the instuctons provced by the seat ing unt mandacturer Da nat use @ child seat which needs an an, chor for a childs resvat, because your ve hice is not provided with oneRestraint of Pregnant Women: Pregnant women should use seatbelts ac cording to specie recommendations oy ther dectors| ‘The lap bat should be worn as smugly and LOW as possibie Restraint of Children: ‘Tre use of shoulder bets isnot recommend: 20 for pestengers under sx years old or wweghing ss an 25 kg (85 pounds), as ths increases the chance of neck injury nan ac- PROPER USE AND CARE OF SEAT BELT SYSTEM To gan maximum eteatveness from the saat be" systam, flow these suggestions ‘+ Never use the same bet for more than fone vetson at a tre ing s 1+ Kees srarp eggee are camagng objects A cally inspect be" webbing, bucke les, arcnors, and al ote pars for sgns of wea’ damage, or wss-ness, Replace ‘ques: crate pa ate) «Toe nitwin amid snap 2° mid detergent. > not use such cleare's as carbon tra-~ orde ornaph tha. B eaching or reaye “3 not recom enced. 1+ No modications or a: made oy the user ‘+ After wearing a seat be make sure tis not caught’ an aGlus: 3g levers. oF elsearere 1 should be 2ar WARNING All coat bet assembles incucing evactors and ataching harness should be inspected ater 2ny calision Ford recommends that al seat bet assembies in use during acalisan be rep aced uriess the colision was minor and tre seat bets show no damage and ‘contre to operate properly. Seal belt as sem esnotnuse dung a colisen enauld 6 and replaced it ether fr improper operation 8 noteeHATCHBACK/TRUNK LID ‘Toopen,insetthe kay note key lat and turn Roane Toclese, use both hardsto push the hath ‘eckitunklc down untitheleck ae ut Dp nck slam a "Then pull upon he Patchoackivunk i to mate sue ts secure warwine Te av0d craving cangerous exhaust gases ints fe venice doret rive wih the hah Dott it open. REMOTE HATCHBACK/TRUNK LID FELEASE (where fitted) Te reoase the hatchbackivunk bd, pul he release over uplocstos next aime ever's seat 218TAILGATE (for Wagon) WaRNING REMOTE TAILGATE LOCK Tos.od ctawng dangerous exaust gases (where fted) rie revehice, Go nete've wih the tagate To lock or unock the tape latch om oper side the vehicie, push the buten. + To oper “no taligate insert the key the sot nit elackwice and pl t without the key, push the insce tak then cose the tigate 29REFUELING FUEL FILLER LID Type A ‘To open the Wel ler io insert the key anc turn tclockwice Type 8 ‘Taopen the fue file Fa. pl he remote we filer io release Anob up FUEL TANK FILLER CAP Type A 2 To remove the cap, frst rn A counter clockwise, + To nail ino cap, tun it clockwise, Reanstaing the cap, make sure i! tis securly ightened Type B #"To remove the cap, fst turn it counter + Tonstal the eap, turn clockwise unt curey bantenes, - WARNING Use of an atermartet fuel ter cap other man an authonzad Wotorerst eervce pat rte equivalent no! recommended snd 220 cauee motoper sym operation ave to pressure cr vacuum ouigue, and may.cor Inthe evert of # colision Inne uel er id wi nt oponinceld woather because he atea around i frozen. push Gry tap 09 the fd To open a wannina When ratusing always stop the engine and Her neck Fuel enor s edrame'y hazardous WARNING Feimay be under pressure. Always remove ue! cap caretuly ana siowly. If uel the eap orf aniesng sound 20 no attemp 1b ternove he ca> lowed, el FUEL RECOMMENDATION ‘Your Ford vehe is designed to operate ek ‘nty on fal of apiroximataly 88 octane fr higher (Research Ostene Number een the engine is adjusted to factory recor For vehicles equipped with Fl. system: You are requested to use leaded! uel wth an octane value of 96 and over Research (Cerane NumberCAUTION Do not scrape ice off the mitro face, ori may damage the surace ofthe glass ico should restrict movement ofthe miror, do rot force the mirror to adjust it, To remove | anyice, use @ descer (spray type, blower | type ete), sponge or sat cath, | OUTSIDE REARVIcW MIRROR | WARNING (Convex mirrors, where fitted) Ouiside rearview micros are corwex as net ad on the face ofthe mirror. Objects see inthemirer are closarthan thay appear. The mirror should not be used! to estimate rela twe dstances of following vohicies when changing lanes. WARNING To prevent the possibilty of personal injury, leava adequale space between minors and supports which extend beyond veticiesices {anc passing pedestrians or cyciss POWER REARVIEW MIRROR CONTROL (where tittes) The remote contol door miro switch i o- ‘cated on the dash panel. This swich con- twos the agjustments for oth right and it ‘door minors. To acjust the positon of eter 1. Move the selecting switch tothe right or lett to activate the adjusting mechanism {or the corresponding door miter. 2. Aftor the above selection, aust the mir ror angle by depressing the appropriate Pecmmetersurtch as dustated. 221 ‘CAUTION ‘The mirors stop moving when they have reached the maxrnum gusting angles, but the ctor cordinves rteting whl the such 's 09, Do not leave the switch on for ur necessary lengths of tireREMOTE CONTROLLED OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR (where fitted) Te agus he mir, move te cot! eve 28 shown in the gue DAY-NIGHT REARVIEW MIRROR LUGGAGE STRAPS (where fitted) (for Wagon, where fitted) Push helever forware ul tne Inver back for Remembee tha you 2aLUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER (where fitted) WARNING + Do not place any ems on the cover. 3s ‘hay may obscure v'son and coule be come dangerous projectiles in tha event of 2 sudden sop oF colision + The cover must be securely engages to ‘he rear seatback fo neure thatthe cover does not hacome detached in fn acc: font, possialy causing inury. To avoid possible injury during an acc! dent the luggage cover should be re raved from the vehicle whan notin use. HaTCHEACK Fr accessto the spare re, hook the spare Wiren'= -aichback opened, the uggage tre Cover strap on the back dcr hook. compe-~srt cover can be ited ‘cores = =asy access To rer:.2 the cover: 1, Uneses te coras tom the hatcneack 2. Ace-:aninthe lustaio, lt ur anc re me. 8 cover1, Hold tne endo te cargo compartment 2. Insert the rods on the edge oft. WAGON Use ths cover when you want to keep lug. cover nyourhand andline upwih the hal ofthe cover ito the four son (gage inthe rear cargo compartment cut o! hale (see"iqure)asyou pution ttomake the back side of the seaback ‘Soft, oF 19 protect tom direct sunight. contract, Flax your pul on the end ofthe cover ‘CAUTION to insert i ito the he Do rot place objects on top of this cover. NoTE Two peoole can do this job quckyy and easly 2245, Pul outthe back half of the cover and in sett the hacks ino the haok catches in the tailgate frame,‘SPARE TIRE, TOOLS, JACK AND NOTE Spare tre stowage JACK HANDLE: To eliminate the possibity <*ne jack, jack There = :52 7 handle, oF to rating w" «one vehicle tea WARNING moving. tow them An unrestrained spare re oF aching equ cee tment can become a projctle and cause $ercus poranal jury in the event ot an ac iden, Alnays secure replace sch equ tert ins orgie storage location. stoning SEDAN The spare tie, tools, ck and! jack handle ate stowed inthe Punk Foor, Bes, ee 226HATCHBACK The spare tie, 10! jack and jack handle fie stowed in the tear iuagage com NOTE Toolminate the possibty of the ack, jack handle oF fo! rating while the vehicle i moung, stow hem property Too! box 7 30% is located at right 8 of he comparmertWaGon ‘To remove the jack The tools, jack and jack handle are stored The jack i kept i the right ido rear str in the cargo compartment ‘age box. Open he sorage 80% id and loos fen the jack clamp bot 10 remove the jac, Place the loolbag inthe nght side rea sce age box, on top of tha jack Nore To wiminnate the possibilty of the ack rat ting while the vehisie & moving, sow t properly‘Toremave the spare tire from the spare Tiff the bolt counterlockwise 20 to 36 4. Puch upon the spa tre carer and pul attier tums by using the wheel lug wren, the clamp back foward you to eles ‘Then lethe spare tre carer down sowy on the talgate and gery bolo). Push WARNING ‘There isthe danger thatthe spare te wll ‘come of" you let spare te carer oroe sudden, 2293. STARTING AND OPER INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS an rive models © ® Center ar outs “Ret window detoster switch Windshield wiper ard washer cone ee Insrumert pare! (rears and gauges) Cont! ver for bares ana Inerumet are’ minaton Bonnet reuse knob Pawar tear tot “Rear window wiper anINSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lefthand drive models neat ench Tove figs ad un Sons Insrunert peel (nar arc gage) | ease wow and wader coro Ib “incertae mtorr 8 Gove oor “fet constione coal | “Cook | Contra outs | Bone rose fb own miner eat eich ‘Sho ox Kc arg ight uch | “hircondsone soon Ciostene gar “Aude sytem Astiiey “Peat window wet ang washer sch = where fed 32STEERING COLUMN AND SHIFT CONTROLS IGNITION SWITCH AND. ANTI-THEFT STEERING ‘COLUMN LOCK LOCK Steering locked (when key is o removed), sectica’ systems inoperative, WARNING (On ve" ited with oor or consale tol Ie: 8 moved out of P (PARK) (autor 2: ransaxe) or out of gear (anual nd the parking rake i tet ACC ..... Steer 9g unlocked, slectcal 0 ‘aocesscres operative oN Stee" “¢ usocked, electrical o aocesecres, ignition systom START. Sir ay Icy is exper=rced in turing the ig ‘tion key, tute =: let, wie wrnng ston. 9g wheel right and ey 10the "ON" po: WARNING + Dano tothe "LOCK(O}" or ‘ACCU wie the vehicle is moving + The ant thet see-ng cluma lock's net ‘a subeitute fort aaring brake, Bore leaving the arve' seat you should al ways make sure re gear selcta lever Isengaged in P FARK) with an automate transavle of 7 © AST) wih @ manual trance sete cating brake uly AND shutof teigrte. Unexpoctedand pos- SSby sudden ve= 2 movement may oc curt these precautons are no taken. ‘+ Never rach forthe ignition key trough the steerng wheel The steering whee! could suddenly turn, causing serious injury ‘CAUTION Ifyour yenicle's eouipped wth power ster ing, never hold the steering wheel against the etons (extreme right ot tur) for more than 5 seconds you hehe wise aganst te siops orlonger than § seconds, he pow steering pump cols be damaged. Dono leave tne Key inthe "ON(I)” poston ithe engine is nat running, The eatery wil is charge. It eta Keys are desired by owner, they should be purchased al your Authorized Fore Dealer to ensure thet corect key banks ‘are usea.Incorect key bianks can result in ‘amaged locks.IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION (ouhere tea) {To asset Key insertion at nigh, when the ctiver's doors opened. the gnton swich iuminaton comes on ‘Theiluminaton goes out wthin a gven time ‘ter the doors close STARTING THE ENGINE (For vehicles without F.I. system) 1. Fasten seat bats. (where fied) 2. Ma sure the parking brake i apole, CAUTION ‘Raye check the brake warring ight each time yu sant the engine. This ight wilgow lahen the engine running an your pari ing brakes not fly released. Oring wih the parang brake partly appli wilresut in poor ual economy and api rer brake 3, Manual Transaxle—Desvess be cuich pedal uty ane ea the arcane select lever sto NEUTRAL. Hols he cteh pad. ‘a aprecced wie eanking tre engine Automatic TansaxlePiace ar ‘ade select everinP Park orN (Neutra, 34 WARNING Never ide engine in cloted areas, N&V—oemeome i, ina pared of soppe0 vehicle eae tended anount of me with he engre= aan, ring. Exhaust gases, pariculaty Case Sten, ‘monoxide, may buid up. Tae gaso——= rg haiml anc! potently lal Carton manoedeis colores: and odor aes, Dut can be present with al cther em mas fumes. Therolor,f you eve sl eo ee ast fumes any keg insde you vehide . =e itingpectod rmmodatly by your Authors me Ford Dealer anghave thaconsicn Sore 6d Do not dive wih exhaust fumes pr oxen, cAUTION Do nat crank the sarar continuously hae ‘more than 10 seconds at ate. Staer rer haat and damage cous result he ena e me faisiosanorlatersinsianng,watS me 0 ssconds below reengagina he siater. Io Eee engine flooded, ores inermitery, =e} fais 10 stat dung a 10-sacond crane ee petiod,turnignion key "LOCK!" mes fon, and wat half a minute bere ato ee ing to start the engine again. ‘As scanasthe engne ties, lease key Fare, "STARTIII)” poston % aod stomarsee camageFOR VEHICLE WITHOUT CHOKE KNOB ENGINE COLD 4 Depress the accelerator pedal ONCE TO THE FLOOR AND RELEASE ‘2 Tura the ignition key to the "START postion andheld it nti the engine stars (a maximum of 10 seconds). Then re- lnase the ignition key. 2. When the engine stars, depress the ac- ‘clerator pedal ABOUT HALF WAY, and then release it 1 reduce the engine speed. 4, Let the engine warm up fer about 10 seconds Earemaly cold weather below ~18°C (0°F) or alter vehicle nas been stancng le several cays, 4, Fully depress and release the accelera tor pedal TWO OR THREE TIMES Detore cranking the engine 2, Turn the ignition key tothe "SV ARTI positon and holt unt the engine stants, then release the ignition key Ifthe engine does not stat, release the igniton key Fuly depress and release the ‘accelerator pedal FIVE TO TEN TIMES before crankina tne engine. Turn the igntion Key othe "START postion and hold unt the engine starts. 3, Aner staring the engine, let t warmup ‘without operating the accelerator pedal. 4 When the engine stunting smoothly (ap- proximately 30 seconds ate staring te engine). the engine speec should be reduced by slightly depressing the ac- ‘celerai pedal and sloaly releasing it ‘CAUTION ‘Avoid extenced or unnecessary idling. Ex: tended ioing ofthe engina (ive minutes 0° mote), partcuarly at “high” engine speeds could procuce excessive system tempera tures thet can damage your vehicle, ENGINE WARM 1. Depress the accelerator pedal ABOUT HALF WAY AND HOLD TT. Do not pump. 2, Turn the ignition key to the "START positon unl the engine starts 8. When the engine starts, release the iow tion key and accelerator pedal ENGINE FLOODED Ifthe engine is hot and won't stan, it may be flooded — wat hat a minute or more be- fore attempting to rester, 1. Depress the acceleralor pedal tothe teor land held i while cranking the engine Do not pump. 2. Turn the gniion kay to tre "START(I) positon until the engine starts, 2, When the engine sar, release the in: tion key and accelerator cecalFOR VEHICLE WITH CHOKE KNOB (CHOKE OPERATION Use the choke conol knob only when start ingacald engine cr warm upthe engine. ‘= Pull the choke «nob fully out When tie enge reaches normal oper: ating temperate, push the choke con: trol knob coms stly in CHOKE CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR (Where titted) This incicatorllu-nates when the choke canto! kridb's pule3 out and gaes out when the choke contr! «700 is pushed back COLD ENGINE 2 3 4 Do not depress the accelerator Pull the choke control knob fuly out Turn the ignition key tothe "STARTIII) postin. Release the igniton key when the engine Saris; ifthe engine sia, turn the key again ‘Once the engine saris, eush the choke Control knob paral in allowing the en {ine to run smoathly When the engine reaches normal oper ating temperature, push the choke cor- trol knot completely in WARM ENGINE 1. Depress the accelerator about halfway ‘and hold there, Do not pump i; do not tse the choke. 2, Turn the ignition key to the “START postion 3, When the engine starts, release the ky and gracualy release the accelerator CAUTION Ayoie extendes or unnecessary dina, Ey, tended dling ofthe engine (ive minuiog oy more), paricuarly at high’ engine speed, could produce excessive system tempera tures that can Gamage your vehicle. [COLD ENGINE | Do not depress pedal | eat ENGRE | Depress ts down start engineENGINE FLOODED WARNING ithe engine is hot and wil not start it may Keep cigaretes, sparks, snd flames away be floaded-wat hala minute or more be- “om the engine area whie the spark plugs fave aterpting to restart t se natin piace. 1, Slowly depress the accelerator fully anc oop tthe. Do not pump it; do not use the chok 2, Tum the igaion key ta the “START uni the engine sats 3. When the engine stats, release he key and gradualy oleaco the accoerato. cauTION When 2 looded engine fas to stat al spar ‘lugs may nees to be removed and wiped oy. —— [eNGnerLoone] | | Depress pedal to fcr and start engine aTSTARTING THE ENGINE (For vehicles fitted with system) Fasten oat bets, (where tec) Make sure the parking brake 's applied Do not depress the accelerator peda Depress the clutch pecal fly and shit the transaale lover into NEUTRAL. Hold the cutch pecel depressed while crank ing the engine 5, Turn th ignjon key 0 the “START(I) postion unt he engine stars. 6, Roleaso the key when te engine starts repeat ithe engine stl afer starting, NOTE Wether ne engine is warm o cole i shouts be stared wihout frst depressing the ac ceaeratr pedal However, tha engine i ue Usvalycificut to restr wen tis warm Calls to alan aller repaated attempts without depressing the accelerator peda), sian \ahie depressing he accsertor pedal about hatay Only for Turbo models ‘CAUTION [Alter ving thigh speeds or ascending a Fong il, etthe engine ile fret ieast 30 se ‘conds before shuring i of, possible For 1.3, 1.5 iter with B type engine and 1.8 liter with Turbo models Note Engine reise (valve tappets) may occur the ‘engine isnot operated for an extended per (4 ot ima, ‘The nose should isappear ater the engine has rezone notmal operating temperature Ifthe tappet noise does not stop, have the Veh ce inspected by an Authorized Fore Decler 38| MANUAL TRANSAXLE CAUTION ‘OPERATION To avoid premature clutch wear and fair, | 9 not dive wth your fest resing on the note hich pea ows tool te veces a | edtaleaey tate orsetsinaderent sandal on an upgrade (a won wa | {tino woman ion (evens) The gar. raeretatcign Ponreiostuove ess | ‘hinted be rauea tO NEUIAAL rarucons niet m exces Clash ee a be enaged tea WARNING Wiha manual traneawia donot park your hcl in N (NEUTRAL), Uso A (REVERSE), Set the parking brake. Turn of the ignizon, arava the key. Lock al doors. Do rot abuse the ouch. Continued use of ‘a damaged or worn ct, prdonged cich sippage, downshiting et excessive speeds, ‘or eucden release che cach pecal at igh engine speeds can resultin an expiosion of engine oF clutch components wih the pos: billy of serious persona injury a9AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION Allnamal driingis done «sel ‘D" poston | The selector leer car into any posiionsing: Nore persion, depress the brake shiting ftom NEUTRAL or rare or reverse gear and “P” oniy when the ve come to a complete st. aerate the engne n reverse the forward postions with the sped 07 an upgrade, do net = senelo with Ine engine power service brake, sattram 'N" of “PY inta “1 or "RY when the engine Is speed Engine sterting You mus #278 "Por °N positon, other: ihe #72 wil not engage. ‘cAUTION Transav £3) oocurs when the trancave is 1a forae'> of reverse geat, end engine 20d above le without raul ovement. Reraated or x 100 in he sta condition can sxe ovetheating, maltuncton, result? 310 P (Park) Use only when the vehicle is completely stopped! WARNING Do nat use the P (PARK postion in place ofthe parking bake. Aiwayemake sure the (gearshitsoloctr lovers atcrod in (PARK) So that earner be moved unles the push ‘ution 's pushed in AND set the parsing Drake fully Tumoffthe ignition when youleava the ve: hicle, even momentarly. Neverleave the ve- hicle unattended while the engne s running, Unexpected anc possibiy suddon ver icle movernent may occur # these precautione R (Reverse) For backing vahie trom ston. For standing (brakes applied) D (Drive) Ths isthe normel diving postion, and the transane wil automaticaly chit throughs three gear sequence, giving best exonomy and power2 (Second Gear) ‘Manual shit he selector lever to this pst tion forcing in Neavy, stowemoving tra 4; fo more power when cing Pils to asst braking when going down hls; ofr tating on sick surfaces and oer stuaions vinere gente acodleration may be neces ‘ary, Do Net exceed 110 km (68 mph), *100 kmin (62 mph) in the "2" poston. 1 (Low Geer Site selector lever to low ger for max- ‘mum dower nargpuling stations, for Clbag nddescerding very steep grades Soret excees eben 37 ph, “Sesh {4 rm) in low gar * 1.3iter mode's PASSING (“D" position only) For extta power when passing anotne” se hile or cimbing steap grades, capress ne ‘accelerator paca ful tothe floor, at 2 time the transante wl shit down into & oa er gear. MOVING UP A STEEP GRADE FROM A STANDING START Depress the brake pedal with your let 3t shit the selector lever to "0 or “1”. 28 ponding onload weight and steepness o*e (de, and release the parking brake Depress the accelerator pec actly «> your igh oot, while simutaneously re ing the foot brake, 31 WARNING (Do nat dive with your foot rating on the brake pedel. Ths wi resul in abnormal high brake temperatures, excessive lig wear and increases: stopping distances. When cescending a \ong or steep hil, sh toalower gear anc aveidcontnuous ape cozon ofthe brakes Contruaus appli wil cause the brakes to overhoat, results ina temporary cetenoration in brane powerSUGGESTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL OPERATION Your vehice's fuel economy is mainly de- pendent on your stye of drving, How you ‘tive, where you drive an when you deve. These have an effect on how many biome ters (ries) you can get from a iter of fuel {agalion of tua). To operate your vehicle as ‘ecanomically as possibo, use the folowing chiving suggestions to help save money in both gas and repais: You can save fuel by aveicing fast starts. Keep your engine intune and follow the recommended periodic maintenance schecule. Tis wil increase the ie of all petts and lover operating costs. Usa the airconcitonar (hare fied) only when necessary ‘Sow cown wher criving on tough roads. ‘Always keep your ties infated to the recommended pressure for longer or ite and fuel econamy. Keep your distance fram other vehicles to avoid sudden stops. This wil reduce wear on brake linings and save fuel, as ‘extra ful is required to accelerate back to ctiving speed. + Doct carry unnecessary weight in the vehicle + Donot ros your foot on the brake pacal while driving, ttcan cause needless we, possible damage tothe brakes and poo" ‘vel economy, + Improper whoa! a gnmant wil cause the ‘rast rll alan excessve angle, which wil out in faster re wear, Wakes mara Power to overcome this improper align: ment which, i turn, wastes fuel + Open windows at nigh speed ean less {en fuel economy. Aso, tue! econamy is less when aving in crosswinds or heac: winds. To help eso: some ofthis loss, ‘iow down when arving in these con: sions. Keeping a vehicle in good operating cons tionis important bot for economy’and safe ty. Therelore, have your Authorized Ford Beale perform scheaued inspections and ‘maintenance,LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNALS 1, LIGHTING CONTROL To turn the ght on, twist the knob on the end ofthe lover ae nceaten below: Fest cick stop Parking, loense, tal andinsrument panel only Se00nd click stop: Headighis, parking, teense, tal and in | atrument pane ights Push the lever fomard for high team. Pull the lever Back fr low beam. Flashing Headlights To flash the heecighis, full he lever fuly toward you, The lever wil retro tha nor ‘mal postion when iis released. The head: light sutch doesnot need to be "ON" couse ins teawre Tus high beam indesto lyminetes in Bue when te headlights are etched on high beam, ana LIGHTS REMINDER BUZZER (Where titted) I you focget ta wen of the ights when you turn the ignition Key to the "LOCK(O)" oF ‘ACO{)" poston, the ravander buzzer w sound as 8000 af a door is apanessWINDSHIELD WIPER AND. HE CHANGE SIGNALS aoe WASHER CONTROLS: Turn Signals Move the lever up or don” to the stop postion to engage tun: signals wil setcancel after the turn is completed 1. WIPER Toturntre wiper on, pul the lever down a8 ilus00 Lane-Change Signais Move te lover part wz INT — ‘ermitent wiper operation idithere The lever wil tetuin tthe OFF” pos! 1 — Normal wiper speed tion when it releases Nl — Fes: wiper speee possiola damage to the 17855. not operate te wipers when 22 sindshela is ory + To prevert damage tothe wipe Dace, donetuse gascine, kecrene, painthin er cr athe sevens ner ner the wine laces: ‘+ To prevent damage tothe wiper arms. cher components, do. not atlemet to move the vipers manually Variabie-speed intermittent wiper (owhere titted) Set the lever to the “INT” poston, and hoose tne desitad speed of the wir turning the “INT” knov.2, ONE-TOUCH WIPER SWITCH For a gngle wining cycle, push the lever ‘oxwara and release fwih the ever in he ‘OFF™ postion. | WASHER Type & To clean the windvd pl th lover tonard you anc ha it Washer fui sprayed cite wets te acvateo wil the lever i released Type 8 ‘To cloan the wnshela, pu th lever toward you and hod it Washer fe is sprayed un the ives rleased. ‘tor spraying washer tid on the wind ho, uman the wipe sutcn to achere the wipers the washer does nat work, check the washer tid level whch may be ts. the hid love is sufcent consul your nearest Auonzed Fora Oaaler WARNING Do not use the washers i traczing weather without rst warming the w nde" eth the dofrosters, otherwise the wasrer soluton may trozze on the ws nase and abecure your vision WARNING Do not use radiator itreeze in the wincshidld wasrer reservar, Radiator ‘coolant the washe”reservor can severe ly alec! visbily wher onthe win sels CAUTION Do not operate re w ost aid washer when the us levels empiy io event possible damage to the washer p.mp systemHORN CONTROL ‘The horn sounds when the horn but pressed fimly a 6INSTRUMENT PANEL [Tope A — _ + Speedometer 2 Odomater 3 “Tnpmeter 4 “Triometer raset knob 5. Turn sgnatazard warning Rasher ingcator ight where ttedTyee8|. SPEEDOMETER ‘ODOMETER , TRIPMETER (where fitted) ‘TRIPMETER RESET KNOB (ovhere fitted) Simply push the knob to resel to zero ‘TURN SIGNAL/MAZARD WARNING FLASHER INDICATOR LIGHT if te indicator ight flashes improper, the signaling system is malluretonng Contact this condition as soon as Both turn signa indicator Highs fash together when the hazard warning Yash er onten s on (Gee page 46. WATER TEMPERATURE G. UGE If ths happens, folow this procedure. ‘The gauge showsthe temperature olthe 1 Dive safly tothe side ofthe road and engine coon stop your vohicla. 2, Tuna ne ai conctioner twhevertes) itthe gauge neacie moves Devan the not 3. I coolant oF sear ss Boung out ofthe mrel range afea, ft indicates engine over aaa, shut ofthe angie. Then tun the heating, ey to the "ON( "postion, tut do nak ‘8at the engine. The adetr cocking fans ‘wil automatcaly operate win the ignition key ine "ONG" poston. I the cao ing fans do net operate, cal a Foré Dea: or for assictance 4, TFeoalantis pat toting out, alow the en ‘inet cle and open the bonnet oper ‘it the engine to gradually coo, Type & Type B 320 5. tthe temperature oes not go own wth the engine cing shut athe engne and low euticert me fr 1 to cool dou 6. Vieulynspeet all eooing Mose conn: tons fr leks, cola leaking, me mediately stop the engine, Cal a Fore Deer for assistance 7. there arena onvavs conlan\ leaks, the codlare level may be checkas, IW coolant is reeced, add coolant as spectig. (See pages 6-6 ard 622 or baling sytem) WARNING (Dara remove th actor cap when the en ‘gine and radiator are not Seang hat Codiart and staan may tow out under pres sure, wheh coud cause sous nury (See age 6-7 for removs) cauTiON tbe engine covtinues to overeat, have the coding Syston necked and repate.7. FUEL GAUGE The tue gauge Mzcetes how much fel isin the tank a 10.6 Imp gel8, WARNING AND INDICATOR, LIGHTS NOTE Checking operation Bre Indicator ghts ara chackod by turning the fgnton switch "ON«I)” (do not start the engine) anc applying the parking brake. Any light that does not come on Should be checked by your Authorized Ford Dealer a. Low Fuel Level Bb Warning Light (whore titted) This warring ight incicetes thatthe fue wilson be exhausted. The warning ight wil come on when the fual level has ‘topped to approximately 9 ites (2.4 US ‘94, 20 Imp gal. b. Engine Oil Pressure ow Warning Light ee ‘This wating light indicates that the en ine cil pressure is low. tthe waning bght comes on while driving 1. Pul safely off the road and stop your vehicle 2, Chack the engine ol level. the of level 's low, a0 ol as required 3, Tow your vehicio lo the netreet repair ta. tion or an Authorized Ford Desierto asa CAUTION Ignoring the previous instructions could resut in extersive damage tothe engine CContirued operation of the vehicis in this, ‘condition could result in engine camage, Alternator Warning Light (B] ‘The werning ght indicates a maltunction of ether the sternator or electrioel wring sien, the warring fight comes on while the vai cla i in maton: 1. Drive salty to the side of the road and ssp your vehicle, 2. With the engine stopped. inspect the al temator tive belt for looseness or breakage. 3. ithe bets operating properly, aprobiem ‘exes somewhere in the charging system, It shoud be found and corrected as soon as possible, by an Authorizes Ford Dealer 222 ‘CAUTION Donat contn.2 ctiving the bets broken cor lcase The gine wil overheat 4. Turbocharge indicator [SB ight (For Turbo model) hen the :acharger system is ©: fing, the =p i on. Ifthe turoccnarger pressures acess the indcs:=" ght lashas on and off the buzze" sounds. Continuing to Gr the vehicle ane t lashing and sou" ing may c=age the engine. Operate tr= engine at @ reduced ear lone at whc~ the ight doas not lass. * ite necessz'y to ave te vehicle , Headlight High Beam Indicator Light Thi indcz"=" light comas on when 5 heacighis 2 on and inthe nigh bea postion1. Brake System [©] tthe warring light stays on: ‘g. Rear Window Detroster Go) Warning Light Latet | 7 Besure the parking branes released. it Indleator Light (ape | Functor 6'a parking brake warring" Wwe waring ight st comes on (where ites) fm 2. Dive soley io the sce ote road end The neal light glows when the rar catty stp your veri. incon serosa operating warning 2. Wit the engie sonzed, examine he ae tne pang brakes reased and me ‘brated ews mmacalelardad uh, Washer Fluid Low Level BRUKE ignrraine on, hele an ch. id a tequred. Al rake compenents "Warning Ught S&S talon ol amalincon nthe brake sys should wo be checkes mre ft (where ted) fem Inediate atorton necessary. fd leaks His warring tot comes on, tinoates 4, anyleasaretoun, tewarng ant low fd level nthe wince washer ‘hs incase Hghis when the parking" connec siayon Fe brakes Goh Feswor. Check re evel and ads trate Seppe ah Peignton suiched noloperae propery Sonotavetweve. SH neces (See page 614) cn Make sue the pasting brakes uly hice Haveltowedto sn aumotwe Ford — ‘aensedbeloecrveg Telghterould Dede for orake syste nepecten and 1, Choke Indleator NI 99 ast when the parking brake ie necosealy pars (where ftee) teased The ilar ght comes on when te wanna tone contol knoe pules on Functon asa brake fu level warning Operation of your vile “is conion's fight (were ites). Gangerous, Have the bates tepaed i Ifthe warring ight son even when the messstely parkng brat is completely release vith thesgntton switched on, may incicala thal he brake Hud level inthe reservor istow. 3.238. TACHOMETER (where fitted) The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (or) CAUTION Co net operate te meter's "RED Z0N: This may cause se. ne within tne tach. engine damage 3.24OTHER CONTROLS AN) FEATURES BONNET RELEASE 8. Hald the borne open withthe suppot +. Pull he release kd to uric the bomet Bolore closing ine torre. retin the sup 2, Pressthesalety cath leverupar= tthe portroaio ssclo Ths prevents ates Lowe want {the bonnet ane make sia it oc into - lace \ See % S| warn + Onveniles eauppee wit an automate ee S transaste, co release born a i Unt he gearo select ver has baen \ securely Tatores in P (PARK) ar tha ating bake hs Ben ely, Tune wt =| Swe! ‘rion off uness its ~ecesearyto check systems wi the eng = unning the ve hele has a mania vancaxie do not reteac the bonnet t=" uriaes the ig fen is Wisl turned of =e gear salector lever ig placed in (FIPS, and the pari 7a rake is 60 uly With amanvalransans ‘itis necessary so check beneath the Sonnet withthe ‘ne running, piece ‘e gear selector fr nN (NEUTRAL) and set the park g brake uly. Unexpenes and possbly ‘sldden vehicle move et may ober hese precautions are “>: take. 0 avod tne possibi:, =! perso iu fou shad aways othe gnon ard remowe the key £=2"e working Ur tre boanet unless the paficuat cedure speciicalyreauires omerwise, * he arooedure requ res you ta run he engyne while working .~2er the bonnet, {not perme any Got“, such as neo tes.orMangkorchete, ar the engine of rarer lan. Tey can become entangled inmaving pats and res. porsond it iby ard damage to te -enidle, Also re move watches, braces and rings. Fora more ceailed ‘80 Secion 6)INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION CONTROL (where fitted) ota the wheal corto to adust the inst trent pane luminaton ignt brightness REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (where fitted) This detoster clears trest, fog, of thn ice from the inttior and exterior of the rear window. Stan the engine before operating t defroster andi there isa heavy accumula ton of snow on te ear window, brush Depress the sic to onorate the rear win dow detrster. To prevent carrageto the conductors, which are bonded othe iniercr surface ofthe teat vincow, never use sharp rcruments of wi dow cleaners coraining abrasives to cloan the intencr surface of your rear window. ‘Type A 3.26REAR WINDOW WIPER REAR WINDOW WASHER REAR WINDOW WIPER AND (where fitted) (where fitted) WASHER (where fitted) ic the rear window, The rear window wiper and washer can be Toaclvate he rear window wiper, pushthe To soray washe pray stops when the actvaled by the swich as lusrated below. eich withthe ignition seh the "ON()” push the swten. The ‘Sich i released, Nore ‘the washer doesnot work checkthe wash. the washer does nctwork, check he wash fluid level which may be low. ithe fluid er tid level which may be low. the fuid loves result your nearest Aano- 1, Push the switch to ture | 2. Push the swich again 10 oarPARKING LIGHT SWITCH (where fitted) For sale parking ater dark, push ne switch to turn on the fron and rear parking lights Push the switch again to tur of te lights. DIGITAL ELECTRIC CLOCK (where fitted) HOUR: How each button works: When tne igntion switch isin the “ACCA or "ON min: RESET: To cleat away minutes, press the i ‘button. When you ihe bution, the clock wil be saly on the hour As an example, ifthe "RESE button pressed while the time is ‘between 901 and 929, the dso wil be reset to 900. I pressec vie ¢ + between 8:90 anc 9 59, ne dsp.ay wil be reset to 10:0. 2.294900 10.00 ‘Tis procedrete used when you ranttosst he clock for evamole, | Se agans: a fado broascast ime | we = 328 To change hour cats, press the HOUR" button Tochange minute dots, press the MIN" buttonCIGARETTE LIGHTER Jooperate the caret ghter, press 4 . , When tisheated i automatealy pops ou: 70, 2's te asiay, open feegy fo" use. H the engine no running on, ph down on the te eat bonne ACOWy pashon te, ie #73 Ou he ashiray al ASHTRAY Ate ashtray, push fhe lighter to operate, re WARNING Do ot hold he ightor in becauso wil be. WARNING ome overheate Doct 2 vehicle ectirays as wa Oni the genuine Ford lighter or equiva tales should be used inthe cigarette lighter sock f, The use of plugin accessories (shavers nd cofee pots, for examle) may damage the socket ang cause oie et CAUTION Ithelighter does not pop out within 30 se remove i to prevent overeat Rear ashtray (where fited) Toremove, pene astray cover and pu tupaSTORAGE COMPARTMENT (where fitted) To open the li, pul the glove box is Ifted witha lockable i, insert the key ino the sit, then turn the key counterclockwise GLOVE BOX (Open the storage comperiment as utr: 2 below. WARNING For porsonal safety, do not operate the ve hile with the giove box door open, COIN BOX (wher fitted) To open the coin box pul it down a8 ths. trates ‘CAUTION (Do not use the coin box as an ashiraySIDE AIR VENT OPERATION ar fow may be vical contol: = ac paling the sige ar vents. he amount cl resh alr tei hide through ie vens vanes ce upon vehicle speed, {WiThe amount ct ar entering th trough the vers vanes depend fan speed NOTE - Setthelever to’ "postion, whe sng the air conditioner,HEATING AND DEFROSTING SYSTEM (where fitted) CONTROL PANEL AND SWITCH | Air fw contrl lever Tempertive conto! lever Air intake contol lever Fan speed control lever Ale flow control The. low control's usad to selact he fow ofa rom the vers, Select the mode of operation with the airflow contol lever. Air intake contr ‘he a intake controls usedto elec ther rash air rom autsica "55" or recirculated ale" ces Select the made of operation with the air intake contol lever. 338 ‘Temperature control Select the desited amount of heat by the temperature contr ‘Sige the conta lever tothe right to ebiain more heat Fan speed control ewitch OFF — Fan ie switched of, 1 — Low soeed 2 — Medium speed 3. — High speed 4 —Yery hin speedHEATER CONTROLS To shut off the outside al: + Set the side air vers to * "postion. To venti ” Sotto "ec TL pece mended postion —Te heat and defrost[To detrost and defog the windshield glass. Setto" @ Seto eee LC pecommansed positon WARNING Incaid weather, fogging of glass sutaoes may result ithe sy ‘emis oparaiac! withthe Ar inake Cone aver sat fr recrou 13 at If his snoula occur, simply draw in cutee air Ey the ai intake corte lever nthe "es" pestion anc pla Adjust the temperature as necessary. + For maximum delrosting set the temperature control lever the ecreme right postion and set fan speed to" + Clear wndshiel, ear glss, ouside mio, and al side windows of ce ana snow before drving vehicle + Clear snow and ie tom the borne! and ir iltin the cout ing gio improve heater and detosir etfcieney, ard to racice the probability of fogging onthe ine ofthe win shel + Use far condones atlectve for detogging (where lite, Clear away snowAIR CONDITIONER (where fitted) 1 AIR CONDITIONER SWITCH Pushing this switen tus the at conditoner ‘nor ef. An indicator ight on the switch luminaies wnan the air conditioners en. To operate the air condi WARNING 3 Ineo weather, fogging of 2ase eufaces may result he system ope ated wth the Arr Intake Contr! lever eet te recreulated 4 ai, this ehould occur, Sip » craw in Out $02 aby placing hear take conte lever treme inthe" >” postion and ec us the tom» 09 petature at necessary speea as NOTE ifthe ai condoning stem has not been, sed fer ne month oF more, sat tne vehi: {de anc operate the air conditoner system fora few minutes each week toWericatetne insige of the compressor "mum cooing is needed sl sure coro) leve to he "AIC switch ] Tempersure 2-70) lever Fan cts‘Operating Tips for Air Conditioner system + I'he vehicle has been parked in dtect Sunkght, open the windows ta fel warm ai escape belore operating he air co atone. + Toclean misted windows on tany days, decrease the temperature nse the ve hicle by operaing the ar conationer. + When ctving in heavy tra, iulicent Coalng may occur because of entended ding perieds In this case, drive ina owe’ gear pos: ‘ion fo tsain sulieent coci ng 399AUDIO SYSTEM ‘To operate the sudo system, tun the int tion switch to the "ACC" or "ON()" po sition. If the engine is not running, the key ‘rust bein the "ACC" position, NOTE For best reception, the antenns should be extended fois maximum height CAUTION Be sure to lower the antenna betore enter: Inga car wast facity ora garage, oto pre vent low hanging costaces rom bending snapping # of WARNING \Mobie communication systems such as two ‘way radios, feleprones, and thelt alarms equipped with raco transmitters are rag lated by rus cf the Federal Communica tions Commission and ater reguiatary uthortis in same market areas. Any such stom installed in your vehicle should com By wih those rules and should be installed only by 2 qualified technician ‘Mobie communication systems, particular: Iyitnot propery cesignod for autertve uso (oF not properly insaled, may adversely af fect the operaion of the vehicle: Tor exaur ple, such systems, when opersied, may ‘cause he engi to stumbie o sal. n ec on, such systems may themseives be damaged, or thi operation atactad, by the opeztion othe vehicle. (Ctzens band CB) transceivers, garage door openers, and ther transmitters whose power output is S wats of ess ordinary wnat stlect vehicle operation ) ‘Bocause Ford has no control over the ce. Signor manutactureot such systems, orth instalation, Ford cannot assume responsi ‘outy for any uch adverse eticis 0 camage RADIO CHARACTERISTICS ‘AM (Amplitude modulation) |AM waves bend atound things such as buildings or mountains, and bounce at the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reachy longer delances than FM, Because ofthis, to stone mht be pickect Up a the samme lrequency paricviatly at night This is caked Staton Mong.FAN (Frequency modulation) fal waves are high frequency. ‘reicnsphe'e wil not bend ther. The use: ange of Fis lmted by tha heght ofthe transmiting antenna, However, tll buldings or cher obstructions jock the FM waves. This type ot location is cseda"Futer Area”, and characiorzed fy paps and hisses inthe rac, Fl waves won't bend bul they do reflect. Therelore you can receve these signals ‘even whl civing under a bridge. i was can causa another probien called mrutipath, This happens wen the reco pcks up a direct wave and reflocted wave at the same time, This results in @ “Dead Spot” or distorted sound. satFi has a spacial charactzisic caled "St NOTE tion Jumping”. This eceurs when the fre Refer to supplementary radio operating in quencies of wo sions are near each ofner structions (where apr cable). tnd a tal buldng temporanly blocks the desired sonals RADIO (where fitted) Since the Automatic Froquency Contain ‘he tad tunes fo the acjacent station untl__ 1. POWER SWITCHVOLUME CONTROL 4, STATION SELECTOR BUTTONS the desired sonal returns, fmay appear as" Pushthepower such otumthe uniton To set tre stain selector butons if the radio jumps between two stations. androtale clockwise oincrease volume, + Pul fe outton out as far a3 ¢ will go “Tune in cesred station manualy, and 2: MANUAL TURetS KNOB: then pushbutton into lack in gestion, 3. TONE CONTROL KNOB ‘+ Repeat‘or each of he remenng push To adust the tone "urn this knot buttons RADIO 7 TONE (RH Soma OA ome] —— @ 6) | i © ® 4, Power swich volume corsa 2. Manual tuning 4906|AM/EM-MULTIPLEX RADIO (MTR, where ‘tted) 1. POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL Push the power switch to turn the unit or and rotate clockwise to increase volume. 2, BALANCE CONTROL KNOB (where fitted) ‘Agjust the sound balance ofthe ight ana loft speakers for beet stereo efect 9, MANUAL TUNING KNOB _——— [AM/FM-MULTIPLEX RADIO (MTR) ee 4, STEREO PROGRAM INDICATOR (where titted) The amber light will low when the redo is receiving FM stereo, 5. BASS/TREBLE TONE CONTROL, KNOB Bass tone control Rotate clockwise to emphasize bess. To weaken bass, rotate counterclockwise, Treble tone control Pul the knob toward you and lock into positon. Rotate ciockwise to eniphasize treble, To weaken treble, rotate counter clockwise. @ 1. Power swtehtvoume cont 2, Balance control knob (where fitted) 3 Manval tung knoe 4 Sires pragtam insester Gomera 6d) © © 5, Basstrebie tone control knob 6. Fader control knob (where fites) 7. AMVFM Band selector butons 343 6. FADER CONTROL KNOB (where titted) Turning the knob clockwse gradually shits the stereo sound to the rear and turing counterclockwise shits ito the front NOTE IF rear speakers are not fited, keep fader contro! knob turned fully counterclockwise to atop, 7. AM/FM BAND SELECTOR BUTTONS Push buttons may be set for ether AM oF FM stations as flows: ‘Push in an AM Dutton unt a click is heard ‘+ Pullthe button out as far as wil go. Tune in desired AM station manually, ‘and ten push butlan inte ‘9ek in po: sition ‘+ Repeat ior each ofthe remanng push buttons * To tune FM stations, repest proce ures outined for AM bara seting[AMF MULTIPLEX RADIO {ETR, where fitteg) 1, POWER SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL Pushing his swich alternately wins the tun “ON" and "OFF" Rotate clockwise to increase volume, 2, MANUAL TUNING BUTTON Tottune in the desired station, push the manual uning buten or ¥). Push ane feleazeto change satone invaualy. To ‘change faster past several stations, ole button depressed unt deste staionis reaches. 3, SCAN TUNING BUTTON rage scan button to automaticaly eam. fle srang stations inthe area where you ‘xe otivng. Pressing (4) wil scan in creasnaly high station numbers, Press: ing( ¥) wit scan nthe opposite drecton Scanaing stops at each station about seecncs. To hold a station simply push the same arrowhead (4 or» cu Ssse00n0 inerval 4. ANEM BAND SELECTOR Each tme tis buttons pushed, AM and FA! bands ave changed over | AN/EM MULTIPLEX RADIO (ETR) Power suitchvolume control 6, Basstroble tone contol knot Manual tuning butlon 7. Facet contol knob Scan tuning button 8. Frequency indicator AMIFM band selector 8. Memory and preset buttons Balance contol knob5. BALANCE CONTROL KNOB aus ofthe nght and et 6, BASS/TREBLE TONE CONTROL KNOB ‘Bass fone contro! Roiate is in maton, possibly using personal mury due to loss of veh: Ge contol and colision. WARNING Your vehicle has been bull with metric don the whee! suds and nls. Make ceezan, dung wheel removal, the same nuts reroved are reinstalled of, replaces, nuts wih mete threads and the same charnfer er%quiaton are used, Insdlaton ofan Eng: i thread nut on a metre stud (or vice versa) wil not properly sacure the wheet to the hub and wil damage the stud so that ‘rust be replaced. Damaged studs may re svt in whee! loss and possity personal ‘CAUTION (Creek he inflation pressure as 2000 9s pos: Site ater instaling he spare tire. Adjust 0 the spectied pressure, f necessary. Rear to "TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE" in secton 6=18, NOTE To eliminate the possibilty ofthe jack, ack handle, cols or spare tre rating while he venle is mowing, stow them propery. WARNING An unrestianed spere tre or jacking eauic ment can become a projecile ang cause senous personal injury inthe event of an ac cident, Aways securely place such equ ment in its original storage location, 415. APPEARANCE.CARE NOTE using any chemical cleanar er = ch sol abel a ing and cauton statements 3p oar onthe le WASHING 1 Wash your vehicle often so reve” 24 ea, chemicals, and ot" damaging the fish. T ay partartn coasalerees oF wns" sat 2 fevee sap, sac wih a mig soap s0 0 more sitieut CAUTION + De nol wash your vehi 0 light or wnen the bog + Wiping of cus ort w seraich the tins, 4 Ynen cleaning the pa wasn th sponge, cna sotetenng or sesar2 he finshed POLISHING AND WAXING + Aer washing tthe The .2hie shoud be washed and cried be tomate sure i, were “at affected by fers oeing polehed. Use 2 goad grade of the vicar 0 £ oF waxsu aia for ah sh quality syn thers finish. & polish corza ting a large ve will ervove paint ang CARE OF BRIGHT METAL PARTS eRUTION Donat rong de die suriCAA aie 5ROUTINE SERVICE ended thatthe folowing tems Ls checked + ENGINE OIL LEVEL ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ge 6-7 + BATTERY * BELT TENSION Seobeied + WASHER FLUID LEVEL (See pace 6— * TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE See page 6-15 WARNING The engine cooing tan is electrically controked 1 /possibie muy. ensure tha! the ignton switen isu beginning ary maintenance. The caoing far wa operate # the swith is turned on and © the sioner urned on, 0 ature is high, or : thermostat housing is iscomnecteoENGINE COMPARTMENT (E type engine) ENGINE COMPARTMENT (B type engine) + Atarnaor ave be Engine ol ee gace 1 Alternator or 8 Engine a level gouge 2 Bake tue eseroe (dpates) 2. Brake tue ve: est) 3. liter © "Powar seer fue ! 8. O1fter 2 "Power Beeting hie Mer 4 Speedometer drivan goat cap (wth ive 9398) 4 ap (wth level gauge) (orth ansaie ol level Seerk pugs ‘ort randaxe 0! leve achat => oe) 2. Engine 0 5. Baty te re ©. Rain se cia 7 Wircevald esrENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.6 liter F.1.) ENGINE COMPARTMENT (1.6 liter Turbo) 1 teraor dive bet 8. Ergne al eve gauge 1. fitertor drive bat 8. Engne ol evo! 2 Brake fud reservar 2. Brave Wud reservar (pst 3. Ol ter 8 3. OF ther 9."Poser steesag tu fer 4. Speedometer crivan gar 4. Soascomater crvan gear ansate ol level 10. S 6 © T. Windeh wacher 14, itor coolant reserveDO-IT-YOURSELF SERVICE PRECAUTIONS When performing any inspection oF mai tenance work on your vehicle, akvays exer- (999 care tO prevent personal injury to yours or carnage tothe visi Here are aire general precautions thet should be ‘osely Observed in carrying out any servic- ing operation Do not workon the engine while its hot Always tun tof ard allow ito coo. Ifyou must work win the engine runing, rake sure that no artcle of cisthing, i Cluding tes and handkerchcts, can be- ‘core entangled by any moving parts. Remove watches, braveles, rings, neck laces, and simi tems. Keep hands, Clothing, Rar, anc tools away tom mov. ing tan ans drive bots, Naver get under the vehicle white 4 is supported by ajack. If tis necessary to ‘work under he vehce, use salty stands Koop smoking matetais, flames anc sparks away tom al fue and fuelreates parts and the battery over connact or dsconnect ether the battery or any transistorzedietectranic ‘component while the gntton switch ison. + Wher connecting the battery cabs, pay particular atenton to thet polartes. Never connect the postive cable to a negative termina or a negative cable to « postive ternal ‘+ Remember thet battery ang igniton ca bles cary high-voltage currents, Be care ful not to cause & shor crcut + \hen performing eny checks wih he ene tine tuncing in en enclosed space, such as_in a garage, be sure there is proper vention. You should be awate that improper ot in complete servicing may resulln operating problems. This ction gee insructons only for those tems that ae re.atvely eas) for an ‘owner to perform Periorning do-t:yoursa maintenance dt ing the warranty perioc may atect your war. ranty coverage. Read the separate Ford Warranty statement for detais anc sugg9s tions fn daubt about any sevviong, have itdone by an Authorized Ford Dedler. esD0.IT-YOURSELF SCRVICE PRECAUTIONS performing any inspection or main- £2 work on your vehicle, always exer- 8 10 prevent personal injury to ator deiage tothe vehicle. Hore are ‘genera precautions that should oe y observed in Gartying out any servic eration otwers onthe engine while is hot + says tur toff and allow it to cool * soumust work with the engine running, 2x sure at no article of clothing, in -2ing tes and handkerchiefs, can bo mie entangled by any moving parts. move washes, braceiets. rings, neck: 2, anc smiar items, Keep hands, hing, ha. and tools away trom mov. ver gat under tha vehicle whi itis S-pported oy a ack Ili necessary to ‘rk under the vehicle, use safety stands. “229 smoking materials, flames and Sarks away trom al fue and tuetvelated 275 and the battery ver connect oF disconnect either the ery oF any transistorizedielectronic S27 ponent whe the igniton switch is on, When connecting the battery cables, pay panioular attention to ther poiarties Never connect the postive cable to nogatve terminal or a negate cable to {postive terminal ‘+ Remember that battery and ignition ca bles carry high-voltage currents. Be cafe- ful not to cause a shor circut ‘+ When performing any checks withthe er- gine running in an enclosed space, such as ina garage, be sue theres proper ventilation ‘You should be aware that imoroper or in- complete servicing may result in operating probloms, Ths socton gives ineructons only for those itams that are relatively ©asy for an owner to perform Performing do:ityoursel! maintenance dur: Ing the warranty perod may atfect your war- ranty coverage. Read the separate Ford Warranty statement for datals and sugges- tions. in Goubt about any servicing, have it done by an Authorized Ford DealerWARNING Near reviove the raciator cap under any crcumstances while he engine's operating, Swich of the engine and wait unt thas tndled Ever then. use extrem eae when feroving the cap from the radiator. Wp a tnekclth sound thecap and turn slowly tp ne fst stop. Step back while ne pres sue is f2eased from the coacing system When you ee sure alte pressure hes baer released. press dawn on the cap sil wth ceath—iurn and remove . Stang clear of ‘heradieto opening. Hot coolant may solash ct Faure 5 folow mse insructons coud 'sprsana) nary am hat ooo: reult BRAKE FLUID LEVEL Before checking the fu level, clean the 4108 around thé reservor aa thorough, Tha fd level must be hat ct MAK ev in, WARNING Te avoid he post iy of brake fur which could result n personel muy oF property ‘damage, do not alow the master eynder 10 tn ay. Never rouse brake Hic that has, been drained from me hyaraule system or siue tat nas 690% alles to stand in an ‘gen conaner ‘0! an extendes peros of cauTION + Use ony ihe species brake Mud (eter to chart on page 5—16) + Do not mix ctterent types of tui + lathe evet ihe brake system requires te ‘quent suppies ol id, the vehi shouts be inspected by your Authorized Fora DeaierBATTERY 5 senvoe rom your vehicles Gat. WARNING hese 1p Keep lighted cigarettes, tlames ang Inspect the eecrrolye leve 2 least once @ battery securely mountes sparks away from the Datery, because Wook I! low, add enous” dled water battery top clean and ory hydrogen, highly combustibe gas, = to keep between upper ieve andlowerlevel 3. Keec me terminals end connections always present in batery cals, Bo not aver nd tight ard he terminaiscoe'es + Do not get electrolyte, which is SULFUR. “The spestic gravty ol the e=stoyte should ‘eum jaly or terminal grease. IC ACID, in your eyes, on your skin or be examined with ahycro™ ser, particular 4, Kes cre vent caps tightly closes, clones, of on any parted surtaces, ly during cola weather, it's een ision, ‘any spies eecitoiyie immes + See Warning on page 4—t have the batery chargec me, ascornect the cables tno batols evory «x wooksCHECKING BELT TENSION Apply moderate thumb pressure (expr: mately 10g, 2 los} may oedween pu loys and chece the dotlecor NOTE fe dre be: becomes worn craceed or aye, sous be repleses For 1.3 liter and 1.5 iter models (E pe engine) a [- ve bel = Alternator drive belt ‘Airconditioner drive belt Loosen the atlrnaior mounting belt and (where fitted) gusting bar bot 2, Move the aietnato' io ebiain oroger bet NOTE tension I your vehicle i ited wth power steering ithe bots and recheck hetansion. seoitem "Power steanng pump dive bet 1. Loosen the lock nut on tne idler pute 2. Tuin the agusting bot cn the ler pL ley unis the comecttenson fs obtanes 3. Tighten the lock nut ars recheck 0 6aPower steering pump drive belt (8 type engine) Alternator drive belt (where titted) (aa-aeenanelt 1. Loosen the alternatar mounting bah and 1. Loosen the mounting bot, adjusting bar | neset | Tt squire bot. bolt and lock nut ‘ove re aternator 10 bain proper belt 2, Tanmesduaingbotontieaguserba [Been [98a ereon unt ne correc tension obtaned. Tar coer] “ghee bots andrehecs nein 3, Tighten the eck nut and bots then recheck the tension.Air conditioner drive belt (where fitted) Power steering pump drive belt NOTE (where titted) your vehicles equippec with power steer the mounting bolt, and lock nut. ing and air conditioner, ¢2e tom "Power adjusting boon the acuster bar steering pump arve bet ‘corect tension is obtained, the lock nut and bots then lence | gore 4. Tighten the lock nut ang tee tenson z equipped with P/S and No AIC | | i equipped with AIC and P/SCro bat Alternator drive belt [Air coneitioner crive belt (where fitted) rea 1 Loosen the "ral mounting bat ne adhusing Ge cot 1, Loosen he lock nut on rie uly a 2, Move the ale~storteobian xcoe"be: 2. Tum Pe agusing tot on he il pu [oi Sucks n) — tenson lay ur ne creat ans o- fs obtanog 8, Tigtenthe bes andrecheckthe tensor 3, Tiotiey ine lace nu ne recheck thePower steering pump drive belt (wnere fitted) 1 2 3 [i | [Looser = mounting be a Turnthe s3using bot onthe ac nil the :2rrect tension i obtar Tighter “e lock rut anc bok rechecr “2 tenson ‘tequipped with P/S and No A/C ice sequipa ing 27d a conkitioner see der "g pump drive be 2 ah power steer Power ENGINE TIMING BELT (Only for B type engine) Replacement othe engine ring bet ise {Quited at every 100,000 kr (60,000 mies) Faiureto replace the ting belt may e.nit ingamageto he engine. Wren planing the @ ming bet, consi your Authorizes Ford Dealer 613CHECKING WASHER FLUID LEVEL (where fitted) Plain water may be used Mf washer fhid is not available. However, ncold weather, use windshield washer solution to. prevent ireezng WARNING Do riot use raciator coolant or antifreeze in the windshiels wasner reservar. Raciator ‘coolant inthe washer reservar can savare iy affect visity when sprayed on the wine: Shiela Rear window washerTIRE INFLATION PRESSURES Altre pressures (ncludng the spare shoul be checked monthly when the tres are col. Recommended pressures must be main tained or the best nde, 9p vehidlehancling ‘apadlities, and minimum te wear Fler to the tre pressure chatt la ‘page 7—4)ortre specifcaton chars sox on tis page, Note Warm ties normally exceed pressures recommenced by the tre manuiactuer; tmerelore do not retease ar trom warn tes to adjust the pressure WARNING Over: or underatated tres can at ee handling and cen fal sucdenly. ing in 1oss of vericle contel, Fors Company does rot advocate diving posted speediimts or at excessve speeds, Use of original equipment ares over 137 ern (85 moh) for even a short ume can resultin tre failure (oss of contol ano pos sible injury Hatchback and Sedan (tor vehicle without Turbo) LR PRESSURE AUTRE yt a PS). ox [oes | ise See rule | sm | (for vehicle with Turbo) fc 615 Wagon a meme We os mens rom | 1800MINOR MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS: Classification item z j Engine 0 ‘API Service SD, SE, or SF"? ‘Wauauacnecr | APLSBWves GLA, GLE (SAEBO or BOWS, — Manuel traneavie ol ATE Type E or Daxter I Auternate ATF Dexront i or Mil | Power steer “g uid | ATF Type F . Dexton’ Il or Mil | NOTE + ——] Refer to the scheduled maintenance urn base) char Wheel beans g NLGI No. 2 (Lithium basa) Muttepurpose greast Moiybaenu~ sisuiphice grease r a = | Brake fy of FMVSS118 DOTS ? Change brave tue every 40,000 km (24.000 miles) or 24 manths, Where there has been cont nuous hard driving, mountain cnving, of where *e brakes are used estensively or the vehicle s operated in extremely hum climates, he orake fd should be changed annually 3 fitad with Turbo engine, 7 API SF o mended for vehiRECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY NUMBERS oc |-30 -20 10 _ Tonperaure °° | a> z Es jeroneot 0H 0a OW Jexcest anus! |Turoo SATE transaxle! a el oi | For | Turoo Temperature Range Anticipated Botore Next ll Change, °C (°F) NoTE When olf is changed or added. select the proper SAE vscosity. Check the accom: ppanying table and select the one that mast ‘lesely matches the temperature range you expec! to encounterENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGING ENGINE OIL, 1 Dran the cilby removing he oiler cap, and drain slug while the engines warm, ‘Be careful not fo burn yourselt 2, Replace the drain plug ih ater te ol has been ‘horoughly drained 2. Ret tne engine wi new ol tothe “F level matked on the dipstick ‘Bo not overt 4 Refi the ol filer cep securely CHANGING OIL. FILTER, 2 3 Remove the engine a titer with a suit able wrench, Use a ciean rag to wipe clean tne mount ing surlace on the engie. Apply asmall amount of engine ol tuber sea ofthe new of thor. Intl the ai iter and tgntan it by hana oly. (Pease eter tol iter caution labet for tghtoning instucions) Start the engine anc inspoct around the Ol iter sea for leaks, Turn of the engne and wat 8 minutes for the alto return tothe ol pan, Check the of level and fil to the “F" mark i rnocossary f 4) Jd | 4 | titer capacity: 0.17 liter (0.18 US a 0.15 Imp at) WARNING Stop the engine belore remvig the ol ter lor changing the engine ai. Only when the engine has cocied a ite should you pre ‘e863 to changa al znd repiaoa the ol te. CAUTION + Folow these insructons cart. An imaroper ol ftr instalation can cause ol leakage are. damage the engine + though ol fiers may have the same ex ternal snpeatanee. tet inernal desgne ‘10 snifcanty desert, and those ters sre not interchangeable. To avoid any Potential engine cemage. use only the ‘Specie tite fr eacn appicatonOTHER LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS CHECKING MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL 1. Remove the speedomeier cate and driven gear from the transaxle case. 2. Wipe the driven goar clean and reinsert. 3. Pull it out again, The oil level should be between the "'L” and “Fon ine gauge as in the illustration, CHANGING MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL 1. Remove the speedorster cable and grven gear from the transaxle case. 2 Femove the rain plug and the gasket from the bottom o! the :ransaxie case. 5. Aker the ol has draines compictely, re- neal! new gasket ana: ahten the drain ail through the-speesometer griven pear hole unill reacr== the specified le. © Renstall the spocdor ser caple and ar .8n gear in the trans2.e case,CHECKING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 3. Clean the dpsick cep, pull out he ip FLUID LEVEL stick, wipe ft clean and reinser fully. 1) Park the vehicle on level ground ang set 4. Pullout again. The level should be be the parking brake ful. tween the "L" ane "F” marks on the 2. Idethe engine about wo minutes Move gauge. the selector lever trough all ofthe gear 5. Ado fluid through the filer tube if neces- postions andlatcn into the P (Park) po- sary. Do not over ston. WARNING To avoid sucden movement of the veils opress the brake pecel whie shiting selector lever. 620ChaCKING POWER STEERING PUMP FLUID LEVEL (where fitted) CAUTION Giean al dom outside ofthe resercr be fore removing the cap. Do nat use ges ol in the pone” steering system, Do not opeate the vehicle wih a low sow steering Dump fluid level to avowe car ‘age to the cower steering pump, ‘CAUTION To avoid loss of pump dipstick andi" it cr contamine’on of fig, be eure that re 30 sickis propery installed. Positon t sick with lec tabs in groove, then Cockwige U": look tabs contact the =: pump tier Check the tid val inthe pump at each en. 678 oll change perioc. Add fuia t neces- sary. Fluid does not require periodic cranging. ‘Tre eval must be kept betweenthe "Hand L level NOTE De not over. overilad, remove excess fi wih a sucion deuce. ir" event the power steering system re- 4 frequent supplies cf fu, the vehicle id be inspected by your Authorized Dealer WHEEL BEARINGS The wheel bearings have a sight loose wien properly adjusted. Never overtigh CConsut your Authorzed Ford Dealer proper detaled aqjusiment procedures: ‘specificaons ‘STEERING LINKAGE Ifthe vehicle is used in very dusty or sar reas, have ths incoect on done frequer “ne steering linkege shoul be inspector each service for proper operation BODY LUBRICATION Allmoving points o!17€ ecoy, such as ck dana bonne! hinges 2nd locks, should Make sure the eng ~e nonne'’s seconde "29 Keeps the boner om opering wh tre onmary latch is “ees:COOLING SYSTEM ‘Tne coming system is & high-pressure type witn a seethrough coolant reseno* and is files w:> year-round coolant atthe ‘actery ‘CAUTION ‘Ths xe" cle has aluminum cooling sysiem ang en 76 parts, which require 3 special coras=> inhibited ethylene-gyco. based ‘eoalar ‘srmulation to svoie damage. Use ony a 2emanent type coolant tna! meats Ford S22cifeaton, such as Fora Cooling 1 or equiveiew. DO NOT USE + methano) antiesze, cr mx wih fed coolant. Use of the wong ay cause radiator andicr engne fess than 40% (aporor.2itrs) onepnrate may rest argne cor reson 27a overheating Formy ing tot esacon | i ae CS 0a] Sexe -wC AL a] i Bane CAUTION Do nat use a solution mat contains more than 60 percent antireeze. which would reduce me effectiveness of the cacling system, Check your antiaeze protection and Coctant leva inthe ‘ada a least nce a yeaa the Beginn gol the winter season 43h botors traveling to a colder climate CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM Check me condition and connections ot al cooling systom hoses and heator hoses. Beplace ary Swollen or deteriorated hase CHANGING COOLANT Engure the engi 19 cold 2 Remove the rac stor cap, 3, Locsen the raaiator drain plug, then let the codlait ora out Mowe the temperate contllever tothe ‘extreme ngnt 602. 5, Wih tne dran plug iehloose tush out the system with wate 6, Let the system orain completely and feignton the dra plug, Add the naces: saty amount of atnylene glyco! coolant ‘ang water to provide the require tree ing and corroscn protection ii extierely cold cimates, add the necessary amount of ethylene alyco: ez ‘based coolant in accordance with thein- structions ofthe coolant manutactre, un the engne al idle with the radater cap removed and slowly ad adil cooler # necessary. Ath point, wat unt the engine reaches ‘normal operating temparature. Depress the accelerator two or three tenes; ten 06 coolant i required Be careful not to burn yoursel Insta the raciator cap. Inspect all con nections for leaks and recheck the coolant level in tho reservoirWARNING ewor remove the radiator cap undor any ‘oreumstanicas whie tha engine is operating Switch of the engine and wat unt it has ‘cooled, Evon then, use exireme care when removing the cap from tha rad ator. Wrap a thick ccth around the cap and tum t slows {a the fist stop. Stop back whie the pres- suto is roleased from the cooing system. When you ae sure al tne pressure has been released, press down on tha cap—sil with @ cloth—turn and rerrove i, Stand clr of the radiator opening. Hot caolant may splash cut Faitra io otow these instructions could recul in serous personal injury rom hot coolant or stoam blow out andlor dama to the caching system or engine CAUTION = Do net use alcohol or methanoleased coolants + Use ony sot (demineratzec) wate in the coolant mature WARNING ‘See warning on page 6—7 radiator cap removal + Do net loosen the drain plug when the engine is hot in regard 10 OTHER MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT AIR CLEANER The viscous paper air cleaner Fito is spe aly treated, I should not be cleanad ana reused, tut replaced when recescary, When replacing the fiter, wipe theinside ot tho air cleaner housing and cover with a damp cloth, iftne vehile is operated in extremely cusly oF sandy areas, repiace this elemant ‘more offen than atthe usual eoommended intervals, For vohicles without F.l. system 623, WARNING Never pour fuel ino the carburetor or at “amt to sia the engine wih the air claaner removed, Doing so could resut in fre and ‘etsonal injury. For vehicles equipped with Fu systemAir Cleaner Intake Positions (where titted) When the ambient temperature is above 10 = 15°C (G0 — 60°F), move the lever tothe '$" positon, This allows cool ar from the front gile to enter the ar cleaner. Al below 10 — 18°C (60 — 60°F), move the lever 10 the "W" poston to help prevant carburetor long, Pre-heated air is crawn trom ine ai uct above the exhaust mani. FUEL TANK (it the vehicle is equipped with a tual tank drain plug) Fuel may include some accumulates water, sediment, or foregn materials, and cause problems in crivesbily end danage to vie fuel system. Draining and clearing of the tankis svongly recommended once a year tomairtain the perormance of your venicle, However, draining and cleaning a fue! tark ‘can be extremely dangerous end we recor ‘mend that this operation be performed (ONLY by your Authorized Ford Dealer. Do net attempt to perform this operation yourset 624SPARK PLUGS Necessary, clean the electrodes wit a tne wire brush and cartuly serape the carbon of te insulator with a smal fle, The seark plugs shoul thon be biown clean with compressed ai and the upper insula tor wiped clean NoTe 1 When removing 0° untastning the spark ‘lug cables, pul the boct, not ihe cable fel 4 When instaling the plugs, use a smal amount of ant-seize compound of molybdenum based threat libreant or the frst few threads (Except Turbo models) Recommended Spark Plugs mex __[ePnses —[aemees | je Basak [aorwacy [xareou | (For Turbo models) Recom 625Fuses Use oniy spectiod fuses if replacement recessaty. Ian electrical falure occurs ‘hack for a Blown fuse and repiace a6 recessaty. I the same fuse clows again, ‘void using he system involved and bing ‘he problem immediately o the atertion of your Authorized Fora Dealer. ‘CAUTION Ass replace a blown hse or use ink wth the sameraling as specited. Never rence wth ahigher amperage ratng because se sere wirng cemage anc possbly ire can resut = re prover ve darsage ana oss row vat a any athe ove fuses, as an a "Tay occur and carrace Vom replacing a fuse, tu ss5°27 of Pulthe Bown ts Fo & new one in place, 628 a8 Meter at gral io Rear wna. seroser Tage Aigo syste Ogata laser and Miter omer Not ses Not weed Power 067 ire igBecause the hester anc ar conditioner on Main fuse block oAUTION sume @ large amount of power. @ cicut Ifthe headignts or ether electrcal compo: When replacing the ain fuse: breaker is provided in ner crcurstor safety, ners do not work and the fuses inthe pas. 1. Be sure ta remove the negative terminal senger compartment are O.K., check the ofthe battery fst, tthe ccuttis broken by the crcut breaker, main fuse, W me fuse is melted, t must be 2. Remove the nuts "1 holding the fuse turn all ester and eir consitorer swiches replaced block to. gain eccess to the main fuse of andresiore he cru By pushing thecr bots "2", remove as lusvated cult reclosing bution. Ir the ecut bresks When eplze'ng a tase, make sure the iar agai, have the vehicle inspected by an lon gwitch ec Pu tha Lown fuse eraight ‘Authorized Fora Dealer. ‘ut. Push @ new one in place 627HEADLIGHTS LIGHT BULBS Wettage | 2697, 60155 1. FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT 4. INTERIOR AND MAP LIGHT atta | 50 + 4060", £04 97.5160"? = = 7 — —— ESET Ras GT Ligne puto | Wattage | | __Light bul | Wattage “2 See Taen moses Fronttumn sna gt | 21 || intron ight “only or nig nana dive models Frowpakingiioht | 8) | Map int 2, REAR COMBINTAION LIGHT 5, CARGO ROOM LIGHT [tiga [wavage ] [watege 2 [ Rear tum signal ight Stop and tall ight 8 6. HIGH MOUNT STOP LIGHT (where fitted) UB 1h 3. LICENSE PLATE LIGHT Excepi Wagon Wattage | 628WHEELS AND TIRES USE OF SNOW TIRES When snow tires are used, select the same size and construction as indicat- ed in the tire pressure chart label, It is sttongly recommended that snow tires bbe used on all four wheels, or poor har dling may result. Snow tros should not bo ‘operated al speeds over 120 kh (75 mph Thase tres should be inflates 03 kgfer* 28 KPa, 4 psi) above the recomended pressures showr on the tre pressure chart, but never exceed the maximum cold tre pressure show on the tre sigenall WARNING Snow res should be of @ sze and tyee equivalent to the other tres on the vehicle Cinorwige the safety ang handing c! your vahicle may be adversely affected CAUTION Do not install studded tres wihout frst checking local regulations for possible re: stitions, TIRE CARE Carel nspecton is rec~mmended at every ‘change and batore long trips. Check tor cuts, bruises, sharp obyacts imbedded nt ttead and prorer intetion pressures. TIRE ROTATION To equalize ead wear, itis recormmenciact that the ttes be rotated every 6,000 km (@.750 mis) (or sooner itireqular wear do velops}, as indicated in te diagram below and, atthe same time, checked for correct balance. Upon rotation, the ination pressures must bo adjusiog m accordance wih the recor rmandiions on he exe tie inflaton pressure char. WARNING An unvestra nec spare ive or jacking eauioe mont can become a projectile and cause 4 schee! rotation cont, Aways securely replace iginal storage laced CAUTION . ‘#50 not folate the tits according to the sternilustrace ithe fort and reat res 23 of dilerer: ses, + £5 not rotate radial tree wih an aay ictread pattern or spikes right tole. J only front 10 rearTIRE USAGE WARNING Use only tes spected for the wheel ren ict original installed on your vehicle. Use Of any othar trefvhesl combination may ac versal effect ride, load carrying capaety, ‘beating Ife or trohwheol clearanc to the ‘eody and chassis components, Falure to follow these precautions can ac \verslyatect the safely and handing of your vetice. WARNING Vihen remounting and inating a tre, use ‘only appropriate equipment ad adhere to prescribed safely precautions to avod ‘camage to the THe and pessble uy to yoursal Use of any cther tne size of type may sen ‘uy attet ride, handling ground clear ance, ite Clearance end speedometer calration TIRE WEAR Buln tread wear inicater bars appear on ‘each re when the tread ceplt reaches, 4.6mm (0.08 in} ‘These bars appear es « solid band rcross the tread, A tre should be replaced when the bars appear 630REPLACEMENT WHEELS WARNING Attormarse! wheel assemblies may rot be Ccompatie wih yout vehicle and should not be uses. Use of incompatioie wheel assem bles may recul in aquipmert faire and Possible riury. A whee! or fire of the wrong Sze 01 type may adversely affect such things as oad carrying capacity, wheel and bear- inglife, brake cooling, speedometeriodom- ster cel oration, stopping abilty, headlight fam, bumger he oN, vehicle ground clea. ance, 27 tie of tre chain clearance to the body ene chassis, Replacement with used nee snot advse0: they may have been reatoc "arsHly or have high mileage, and they coud fall without warning Ony tre wheel astombles approved anc raleases oy Ford Motor Company for your vehicle model stauld be used. Aerators othe vericle suspension or seer- ing by rasing the chassis (.e., use of afer- marke: kis") can adversay affect vate haraling 2nd my lead to lss of vehicle con trol Brakng performance may also be 2c- versely atecte. When reslacing wheels for any reason, care should be taken fo ensue that the whee's sare equivalent ta those ermaved in ciameter, fim wer" ang cst ‘CAUTION A wong size wheel may adversely atfect ‘wheal and bearing He, braking and stopping abilty, handing charactenstes, ground Clearance, body:osire clearance, snow cchain clearance, speedoricier calibration, hnoaalight aim ana bumper heightMINOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Tre slowing procedures may help any of the =-obiems listed bnlow should oceur Tress suggastons are intended only as ev eseney measures. I you are in aoubt wheat he prooiem i fuly cerected, a2 0.’ Sua Fors Dealer as soon as pos- "> Vinor previoms may lead to serious forest neglect, ENGINE WILL NOT START IW the engine will not turn over, inspact including fuse ve compartment ivy a°3 connections, le comections. 10. ter and ine turns over, nsrecs these tems 1 Gauge 0 9 that the tank isnot oy non syste dstrbutor leads and are luge 4. "*Carburetor for flooding and tul supply carburetor 55 **Chake mechansm, 15 “Fuel line and arr fow eter, ENGINE STARTS, BUT It the oll pressure war fn, inspect these items: 1. Engine ol level 2. Electric cicut and switch ing ight comes It the alternator warning light comes on, inspect hese tems 1 Drive ba, brokan, or neaceacuerment teneion and eondton Batlery and comactons, 2 If stalling occurs while Ialing, rspect, these toms. 1. "Carburetor ide speed adustme': "*Ghoke mechan, 3. “*Carburoter for loading ra tut supply 10 carbureter. 4. Spark slugs 5. Carburetor or “hte body (edust ment by an Authotized Ferd Dealer) (6. “Fue ine ana air slow ester, Wing is rough, inspect these tems: 1. Ar cleaner element. 2. "*Choke mechan, 3. Spark plugs 4. Carburetor or “throttle body (acjse=——$—- ment ty an Authorized Fors Doale Ht acceleration is poor, inspect these tem=—— 1. Igniton system inlucing spark plug=— 2. Ar deaner eement 3. "*Carburetor 4. “Fue ine and airflow aysiom, overheating occurs, inspect hove tere ———= Raciator coon lave Resiicion of slow through radiator = Drive ball tnsion and condition agiator electric cooing fan. Engne ol level Thermostat, Ignton timing For yeh equipped wth Flore xcept for vehicles equipped wth Fl systea “lat spot” occurs when accelerat> ing, nspect these tems: 1, "Carburetor 2. Fuel ines end fer Ar cleaner elem 4. “Tiwotte body [oy an Authorized Fores Dealer) {1 full engine power is not obtained, i epee! those items: Air eeaner element and tue Ster. 2. Spark plugs and ignton syster 3. “Gatburetor Fuel Ine and ait tlw system, BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY 1 ‘Alte ving through deep water, apely tho brakos gently wile moving and hold them there uni normal braking ac- tion returns, WARNING Brakes may pull vehicle to ether side. Check the brake system warning ight {orindcatonot tudleaksin the system, lithe brake pedal ressiarce is sponay, have the nydrauic system inspected by yout Authorized Ford Dealer Let brakes cool ater heavy use, such fs in mauriain arising 1 braking action is uneven (pulls 2 ether sce), check tre pressures and brake tningipads, 033 STEEH.NG PROBLEMS IW the vehicles steers hard, inspect hose 1 2 Tie pressures Front wheel al gnmert IW the vehicle wanders or pulls to either side, inspect these items: 1 Tire pressures Whee! baler Stoering sysen preload Ovaroasing 0: uneven lcadrig of vehicle Front wheel algrment ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS ... alight does net come on, pce" 280 vers 1 2 Bulb and fuse Terminal connactions and sysiem roune oyster7. SPECIFICATIONS MEASUREMENTS eee Bear pe Hatehback Sedan Wegon oo | mao ZieE men FH “4.225 mm (1683 inh Cneral ww 7.686 mm ( 648 i) 1,645 mm { 64. in Oval height 4.300 mm (547 ic) 7.485 min (88.3 ih hee bess [2st Ces 2400 mm {85H} BAGO nm {945 in) ENGINE Engine pe Ete B type tem TSand 15 ier [1.8 ter (©) [1b Wer (Turbo mode Fring cer ee taint Teded—? Tarnow | = ‘0:30 ren (0012 = ave 20 mr (OTR = = = (036 mm (0012 i) = cozarce bir OO = = 0.58 rm (07 rp = Benn 000s. | — = J aismmcoorin = S80 on inneure | G52 50 vpm w reubal | 1000-550 rpm in neal] GEDSSO rpm i cau tae 08 Tao Sh pr vars | 1800= 80 pr F rasa Bh = = Ignoring ft G aie BibG [281° 8700 | #1 BIO) FT AOS wate TOS ae aa ee 25 mp at 52 tas ‘Ol pan cepecty Soles 2 US 26 mp aus a EF mea ier onoeaty ‘217 Ker 018 US ot O15 Iw ab FUEL SYSTEM (Tank caracty I Tank Capacity : 43 liters Wiis (2 7 US ga. 108 Fp oat m4ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM [Sean pus a I COOLING SYSTEM En Ena 4.3 and 1.5 iter Dead is rm OO AOOE O87 1.6 liter T Tat (GST Fam 7 “ar Tabe meas 1.6 iter (Turbo models) fa coon canes, towe_| SSNESESUES $5 Spd | sone essa cemoe | cones 65s a.59 mo 1 wonoarene | JS TES SEW SIS RES [ ssw ee use. ain | Soke GeUsa com at TRANSAXLE tem = “16 titer | 1.6 liter (Turbo models) | |oerme Tan 1.028 errs ai] | 388 72ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DEFOUS nem OU FOOD, “OBE mm UOT ma ar Tbe ods COOLING SYSTEM - - a Veen Eran tye 4.3 and 1.8 iter | 1.8 itor 1.6 Wer (Turbo models) | =| amare = = lease yi [water | GOR GSS RE | Somnesusasenom | bound | Cote: Canscty [iooarene| fas G8 URS t2inew | aso (@ us q 4 TRANSAXLE Item "ee Ma‘STEERING Soom ype Rack and Prion] i wing ao Tm 15 W) BRAKE (with power assist unit) em Front Rear Brace yee | Verilated dee SUSPENSION em Front susporcon | depends. sul oe 1 hoe sein a pings | | [fonere tec, antiVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION 1. CHASSIS NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER mae 2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 3, TIRE PRESSURE LABEL r4SERVICE COUPONS Instructions regarding Service Coupons Ford Dealer ‘oran ‘at tree" serv ice. Ths ==spon is inside the backCARAVAN G7 NN Peo} = Vile CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Dealer Assistance Your Authorized Ford Dealer is interested in your bar with the vahels you purenases from him. Hes reacy with ll yout mentenance and service nesds anes Port and assistance of the Ford represantatve in your area s region It for any reason you are not satisfied with the sev from yer Authorized Ford Dealer, these actions are suggestee 13, discuss the maner with your deslersh Manager—make sure he is awere of any prodle have and thal he has had the opportunity 1 895 2, youre stl not satisfied, seek cut the Owner or General Ma ge" ot the dealership, exzlen the prablem ang reavest FORD AREA REPRESENTATIVE ASSISTANCE For lurther assistance beyond thal provcad by your you are civing in an unfamiliar area and are in nee Yyou may gat in touch withthe nearest Ford service te lve, The adaresses and ilephone numbers ofthese ‘ives are avaiabe from your deater, WARRANTY ‘The folowing warranties covering his vehice are sated in det in the Warranty Facts Booklet or ate, separately suppieg = Vehicle Warramies + Component Warranties Corto! System War tes (i appicad read the Warranty Facts BooWet or lea’et cael itcontains abasic statement of your eghs and resper sts un. ar these warranties Ht you ote or izplace he Warranty Facts Book your new vehicle, a replacement copy may be ob ‘haige by drecing your request to ary Avirov2e0 Ford Deal, oF the nearest Ford service rentesentatve. you ever fin tnacessary to.commuriate wi pany about your vance. aivays include ceaton number in your cammunication INTire Warranty D> Ties instaled as original equipment on Ford vehcies ae w Owner’s Responsibility MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND RECORD RETENTION. Maintenance services are the owner's responsibilty, You should tetain exicence that proper maintenance has been periorned on your Ford vehicle. Claims made during the warranty term wll ot quay under the warranty reguitng tram lack of materarce rather than tom defecive materiel or workmanship, We recor ‘mene that such services be pettormed by an Author 2ec Ford Oealer using Ford genuine pars. Pease nate that he maintenance serv ices ceserbed inthe Service Coupons should be gerformae even more frequently if yout Fore Vehicle is subject 1 severe conditions ‘uch as operation in estromely dusty or extreme (Fg oF lou) ferpevature areas. Under such severe condlions, we recommend that jour engine aleve! be check ie you purchase Wve for our Ford vehele and thst your engre cooler: anc ive belt be ‘nepected frequently. Rel to the mantenane secton fer appieat'e specticabone‘OWNERI/VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION Omar's Name Town sate Post Code ods! Type Sera Prats INana No, Fg. No ogo! Gove en Co Date of So adda Son No Pain Ten Code ‘100 No. DEALER INFORMATION Ossrautorsating Doser cose esars Name oun sae Post Coe (Our Sonica Manager i Our Senice Aiser is ACCESSORIES Ala CONDTIONNG Fivng Donler Code Date ot Frnt Brana ana Sarl Number OTHER ACCESSORIES Fring Dever Code Date ot Font Brand and Sil Number OTHER ACCESSORES Fritng Desir Code Date ot Frm NOTE: Ar conctoners an chet accessor hat sre not Fd pods ae rot expos warrant by Ford