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WARNING
Your vehicle should not be driven if the
fluid level is below the bottom hole on
the dipstick and outside temperatures are
above 50˚F (10˚C).
Wipe off the dipstick cap, pull the dipstick out
and wipe the indicator end clean. Put the
dipstick back into the filler tube and make sure
it is fully seated. Pull the dipstick out and read
the fluid level.
When checking fluid at normal operating
temperature, the fluid level should be within the
crosshatched area on the dipstick. When the
vehicle has not been driven, and outside
temperature is above 50˚F (10˚C), the fluid level
should be between the holes on the dipstick.
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
The fluid type is stamped on the dipstick. Before
adding any fluid, be sure that the correct type
will be used.
Add fluid in 1/2 pint (.25L) increments through
the filler tube to bring the level to the correct
area on the dipstick. If an overfill occurs, excess
fluid should be removed by a qualified
technician.
NOTE:
Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community’s standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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Automatic transmission dipstick
Manual Transmission and
Transfer Case Fluid
Checking the fluid
Clean the filler plug on the side of the case.
Remove the filler plug. The fluid level should be
up to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
If additional fluid is required:
1.
Add enough fluid through the filler plug
hole to bring the level up to the bottom of
the hole. Use only fluid certified to meet
Ford Motor Company lubricant specification
as listed under
A Quick Reference for Refill
Capacities and Motorcraft Parts
, later in this
section.
2.
Replace the filler plug in its original
position, making sure it is fully seated.
The Clutch
The clutch on your vehicle is automatically
self-adjusting and should not require any routine
service.
During normal operation the fluid level in the
clutch reservoir will slowly rise. If for any
reason the fluid level drops, maintain the fluid
level at the step in the reservoir body.
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If it becomes necessary to remove the reservoir
cap, thoroughly clean the reservoir cap before
removing it to prevent dirt or water from
entering the reservoir. Remove the internal
diaphragm and then add only a DOT 3 brake
fluid such as Ford High Performance DOT 3
Brake Fluid, meeting Ford specification
ESA-M6C25-A.
Clutch fluid reservoir
Driveline Universal Joint and
Slip Yoke
The universal joints that come standard with
your vehicle do not require lubrication. If your
original equipment universal joints are replaced
with universal joints equipped with grease
fittings, lubrication will be necessary at the
intervals shown in the
Maintenance Schedule and
Record
booklet.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a constant
velocity or double cardan joint at the transfer
case end of the driveshaft. The front driveshaft
double cardan joint may be fitted with a flush
type grease fitting that requires an adapter to
permit proper lubrication. Lubricate the drive
joint according to the intervals shown in the
Maintenance Schedule and Record
booklet.
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Double cardan joint
Brake Fluid
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level
indicator in the master cylinder which lights the
BRAKE warning light on the instrument panel
when the brake fluid level is low.
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle
should not use up brake fluid rapidly. However,
expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fall
as you put more mileage on your vehicle and
the brake lining wears.
Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You
can do this by looking at the fluid level in the
plastic reservoir on the master cylinder. The
fluid level should be at or near the MAX mark.
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WARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with
running water for 15 minutes. Get medical
attention if irritation persists. If taken internally,
drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
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