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Hood and support
NOTE:
Be sure to oil the hood latch every six
months to maintain smooth operation.
Always attempt to lift the hood after closing to
be sure it is securely latched.
Engine Compartment
Your vehicle has one of the following types of
engines:
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A 5.0 Liter EFI, V-8 engine, or
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A 5.8 Liter EFI, V-8 engine.
The following pages show diagrams of each
engine type and where to find items that you
should regularly service.
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5.0L/5.8L engine compartment service points
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Cleaning the Engine
A clean engine is more efficient because a
buildup of grease and dirt acts as an insulator,
keeping the engine warmer than usual.
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Extreme care must be used if a power washer
is used to clean the engine. The high pressure
fluid could penetrate sealed parts and
assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.
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In order to avoid possible cracking of the
engine block or fuel injection pump, do not
spray a hot engine or injection pump with
cold water.
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The alternator, distributor and air intake must
be covered. Covering these components will
help prevent water damage.
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it is
running. Water getting into the engine may
cause internal damage.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fuel filler door
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Opening the Fuel Filler Door
To open the fuel filler door of your vehicle, just
insert your finger in the divot and pull the door
open all the way.
Removing the fuel cap
The proper instructions for removing the fuel
cap are as follows:
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Unscrew the fuel cap by exerting pressure on
the plastic lock bar and rotating the fuel cap
counterclockwise.
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Turn the fuel cap 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn until a
hissing sound is heard. Wait until the hissing
sound stops and then continue rotating
counterclockwise to remove the fuel cap.
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Make sure that you follow the above fuel cap
removal instructions and use caution. Such
caution will minimize the possibility of fuel
spraying during removal of the fuel cap.
To replace and secure the fuel cap; place it in
position and rotate it clockwise until it clicks
(ratchets). Doing so will not damage or break
the fuel cap. The ratcheting mechanism allows
the fuel cap to be sealed without overtightening.
If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an
authorized Motorcraft or equivalent part.
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WARNING
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.
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