Routine maintenance and servicing

This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

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Ignition systems
The ignition system is divided into two circuits, low tension (primary) and high tension (secondary). The low tension circuit consists of the battery, ignition switch, primary coil windings and th ...

Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug. Do not pull on the wiring. 3 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the sensor. 4 Remove the two securing screws and ...

Steering wheel - removal and refitting
Removal 1 According to model, either pull off the steering wheel trim, prise out the insert which carries the Ford motif at the centre, or carefully prise up and lift off the horn push followed by ...