- General information
- Opening and closing the hood
- Under hood overview
- Engine oil dipstick
- Engine oil check
- Adding Engine Oil
- Engine coolant check
- Transmission fluid check
- Changing the vehicle battery
- Checking the wiper blades
- Changing the wiper blades
- Air filter(s)
- Adjusting the headlamps
- Changing a bulb
- Bulb specification chart
Fuse specification chart
Power Distribution Box
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the
cover to the power distribution b ...
General information
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthiness
and resale value. There is a large network of Ford authorized dealers who
are there to help you with their professional servi ...
Other materials:
General Procedures
Valve Clearance Check
Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer
to Section 501-02.
Remove the valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve
Cover in this section.
NOTE: Turn the engine clockwise only, and only use the crankshaft
...
Brakes
GENERAL INFORMATION
Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous
grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be
worn out. Have them inspected by an authorized dealer. If your vehicle
has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel wh ...
Engine coolant check
Checking the Engine Coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance Information.
Note: Make sure that the level is at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands wh ...
