If this happens, you may be able to jump-start from a booster battery to start your vehicle. Page Be careful when lifting a battery that is in a plastic case. If you put too much pressure on the ends, you could spill acid from the vent caps, causing serious damage to the vehicle and injury to yourself.
Lift the battery with a carrier or with your hands on the opposite corners. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle. Make sure the vehicles do not touch each other. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. Page Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the discharged battery. If you do, a spark may cause an explosion of the gases that normally surround the battery and could seriously injure someone.
Page Changing A Tire Removing jumper cables 1. Always remove the jumper cables in the reverse order. Remove the negative end of the jumper cable from the metallic surface on the engine or frame of the disabled vehicle. Remove the negative cable from the booster battery. This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Use it only when you get a flat tire and replace it as soon as you can.
Page The Conventional Spare Tire If equipped If you have the conventional spare tire, you can use it as a spare or as a regular tire. This spare tire is identical to the other tires that come with your vehicle, although the wheel may not match. Spare Tire Location In a sedan, the spare tire is stored in the trunk under the floor carpet. Page The temporary spare tire in the wagon To remove the cover for the temporary spare tire in the wagon: 1.
Twist the three fasteners 90 degrees into a vertical position. Lift the the cover to disengage the three retainers. Page When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P Park.
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the tire being Page Removing and Replacing the Tire 1. Find the jack notch next to the door of the tire that you are changing. Put the jack in the jack notch and turn the handle of the jack clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. Remove the lug nuts by using a lug wrench.
Never loosen the hub nuts. See the picture later in this section if you are not sure where to find the lug nuts. Your vehicle has been built with metric 12 mm threads on the wheel studs and lug nuts. Page The lug nuts on the wheel 7. Place any wheel covers and ornaments in the trunk. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make sure the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.
Unblock the wheels. Removing and Replacing Wheel Covers Your vehicle may have wheel covers with a wire retention system. Page Center Wheel Cover To remove the wheel cover: 1. Pry the center ornament off the wheelcover with the lug wrench.
Pry only at the notch. Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool, as this may damage the wheelcover or the surface finish. Page not to the dealer to get a replacement key. Page The anti-theft lug nut and key Removing the anti-theft lug nut Insert the key over the locking lug nut. Make sure that you hold the key square to the lug nut. If you hold the key on an angle, you may damage the key and the lug nut. The shut-off switch is a device that stops the fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
Page When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of vehicle you have. A towing manual is available from Ford Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck driver refer to this manual for the proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
Page Towing Your Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle At times, you may want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle, a car, or a truck. Before you have your vehicle towed: Release the parking brake. Move the gearshift to N Neutral. Turn the key in the ignition to OFF. Page Customer Assistance 36, miles 3 years or 60, km , whichever comes first. Roadside Assistance will cover the following: Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
This chapter tells you how to get service or maintenance for your vehicle. Page You may, however, take your vehicle to any authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. In most cases, your dealer will be able to resolve your concern.
Page If you live in the U. If you live in Canada and have any questions or concerns that the dealership cannot answer, contact the Customer Assistance Centre. Please have the following information available when contacting the Customer Assistance Centre: your telephone number both business and The Board does not review issues involving Page How Does the Board Work?
The Board has four members: three consumer representatives a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm.
Dealers are chosen because of their business leadership qualities. Page presentations may be requested by the Board. A decision is made by the Board by simple majority vote. Board members review all the materials related to each complaint and, based on the available information, arrive at a fair and impartial decision. Page What is the Review Process?
Your application will be reviewed and if it is determined to be eligible, you will receive an acknowledgment indicating the file number assigned to your application and the local Board address. At the same time, your dealer and Ford Motor Company representative are asked to submit statements.
Page Reporting Safety Defects the names if known of all people you contacted at the dealership a description of the action you want done to resolve your concern.
Should your application NOT qualify for review, an explanation will be mailed to you. Reporting Safety Defects U. Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the program can obtain an information booklet from your dealer or contact the Provincial Administrator, Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan, at the address or telephone number shown below. Page Motor Company is not responsible for any damage that is caused by use of improper fuel. You may also have difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest Ford dealership. Page Accessories Accessories Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle Ford has many fine products available from your dealer to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes.
For best results, use the following, or products of equivalent quality Page A wide selection of accessories is available through your local authorized dealer. These fine accessories have been engineered specifically to fulfill your automotive needs.
They are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your Ford-built vehicle. Consult your dealer for specific weight information. When we can, we design parts that do not need to be serviced. We want to make servicing your vehicle as easy as possible. To help you: We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in the engine compartment so that you can find them easily. Page Checklist, be alert for any unusual noise, vibration, or other indication that your vehicle may need service.
If you do notice something unusual, see that your vehicle is serviced promptly. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids, and service parts conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle.
Page If you must work with the engine running, avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts. Take appropriate precautions with long hair. Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed space with the engine running, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation. Page Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Opening the Hood 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel. Page The hood release, hood latch, and lift cylinder assembly Engine Compartment Your vehicle has one of these types of engines: a 3. Page The 3. A build up of grease and dirt acts as an insulator, keeping the engine warmer than normal. Extreme care must be used if a power washer is used to clean the engine. Page The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the cap.
Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. Page If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with one that is an authorized Motorcraft service part or an equivalent part.
If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a collision, endangering you and your passengers. Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on the recommended octane rating fuel, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation problems, try a different brand of fuel.
Page Safety Information Relating to Automotive Fuels Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. To minimize the risk that you will be injured, please read the following information carefully and observe the recommended precautions. Gasoline and other automotive fuels are extremely flammable.
Page your ability to safely operate your vehicle. Avoid breathing vapors while refueling. If fuel vapors are inhaled in excessive quantities, move the victim to fresh air and seek medical attention.
Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Be careful not to splash fuel on yourself or your clothing. Page Running Out of Fuel If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on level ground away from traffic. Add at least one gallon four liters of fuel to start your vehicle again.
If your vehicle is not on level ground, you may need as much as five gallons 20 liters of fuel to start it. Then, every time you buy fuel, fill the tank completely and write down the number of miles kilometers that you have driven and the number of gallons liters of fuel that you buy. Keep a record for at least a month. This will give you a more accurate estimate than figuring the fuel economy based on only one or two readings.
Page Checking and Adding Engine Oil Since the proper amount of engine oil is important for safe engine operation, check the oil using the dipstick each time you put fuel in your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be parked on level ground. Page 6. Carefully, pull the dipstick out again.
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Call your local recycling center to find out about recycling automotive fluids. Page reservoir located in the engine compartment. The coolant additives also protect the entire cooling system from internal passageway corrosion and these additives lubricate the water pump. Page Adding engine coolant Be careful when adding engine coolant. Do not put engine coolant or antifreeze in the container for the windshield washer fluid.
If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze could make it difficult to see through the windshield. Never remove the pressure cap while the engine is running or hot to avoid personal injury that can be caused by Plain water may be used in an emergency only. Replace it with the specified coolant as quickly as possible. NOTE: The use of an improper coolant may void your warranty for the engine cooling system.
Page you have to add more than a quart liter at a time Engine coolant drain and flush Proper procedures for a complete coolant drain and flush of the cooling system can be found in the Car Service Manual. Page Check for leaks at the draincock. Recheck the engine coolant level, using the recommended procedure, after one or two occasions of vehicle use.
About Your Battery Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery. When the original equipment battery is replaced under warranty, it may be replaced by a Motorcraft Low-Maintenance Battery. Page Help Us Protect Our Environment Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that used lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.
Battery recycling symbol Windshield Washer Fluid and Wipers Washer Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you stop for fuel. Page Do not add the windshield washer fluid to the engine coolant reservoir.
This could damage your cooling system. Do not add engine coolant to the washer fluid reservoir. Use specially formulated windshield washer fluid rather than plain water, because specially formulated washer fluids contain additives that dissolve road grime. Page solution you use for your windshield. To find out how much washer fluid the reservoir holds, see Refill Capacities later in this chapter.
Wiper Blades Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice a year. Also check them whenever they seem less effective than usual. Page MicronAir Air Filter Replacement In your climate control system, you may have a filter that cleans the air before it enters the interior of the vehicle.
This filter should be replaced at the intervals in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet. To replace the MicronAir air filter: 1. Page Removing the leaf screen 2. With a wrench or socket, remove the two screws that hold the water shield. Move the water shield toward the center of the vehicle until there is enough clearance to remove it. Removing the water shield 3. Page Installing the new filter 5. Reinstall the water shield, sliding it from the center of the vehicle toward the fender.
As you position it over the filter, guide the hinged flap on the left side of the shield down between the filter and the fender. Slide the shield toward the fender until the holes on the shield align with the holes on the vehicle body.
Page Stay within the recommended load limits see Load limits in the Index. Make sure the weight of your load is evenly distributed. Drive at safe speeds. If you do not take these precautions, your tires may fail or go flat.
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. Page Over- or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. Consistent high-speed driving Ford Motor Company recommends obeying the posted speed limits. Driving too fast under certain conditions is dangerous and could cause loss of vehicle control or breakdown of certain vehicle components resulting in personal To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet.
Rotate the tires according to the following diagram. Page Replacing the Tires We recommend that you use all-weather tires when you replace your tires. Replace any tires that show wear bands. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Page Snow Tires and Chains The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads that provide traction in rain or snow. However, during the winter months in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and occasionally chains for your tires.
If you use snow tires, make sure that they are the same size and grade as the tires you now have on your Avoid bumps, holes and sharp turns. If you can hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle, remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
Page Automatic Transaxle Fluid Automatic Transaxle Fluid Under normal circumstances, you do not need to check the fluid level of the transaxle, since your vehicle does not use up transaxle fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for replacement intervals. However, if the transaxle is not working properly — Add only enough fluid to bring the level above the bottom hole.
Brake Fluid Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use up brake fluid rapidly. Page If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line. If you find that the fluid level is excessively low — below the seam or ridge on the outside of the plastic reservoir — Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid 1.
Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid reaches normal operating temperature. Page Dipstick for power steering fluid 3.
When you are finished, put the dipstick back in and make sure that it fits snugly. Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir. Page Reservoir for power steering fluid 3. If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your vehicle for a long period of time before adding fluid. The following charts tell you which circuit protector protects each electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows, all the parts of your vehicle that use the circuit will not work.
Page The instrument panel fuses and relays The instrument panel fuse panel location Page The instrument panel fuse cover Page The power distribution box fuses and relays Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced by a qualified technician. Page The power distribution box Page Checking and Replacing Fuses If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps: 1.
Lift the handle of the fuse panel or power distribution box to unlatch the cover. On the cover, find the fuse you want to check. Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating. See the following chart.
Always replace a fuse with one that has the right amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could possibly start a fire. Page Replacing the Headlamp Bulb The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace the bulb, rather than the whole lamp. Mercury Sable saw its initial complete redesigning in , with Ford under the impression that it will bring about the exact success once experienced by Sable.
Even though the generation shared certain features with the Taurus, such as its dashboard and sheet metal, however the perceived success was no match to its predecessor. This engine option however was limited to LS models only in Trim lines were the same for all models with Sable GS serving as the entry model and the Sable LS as the luxurious variant.
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