Cooling, heating and ventilation systems

The cooling system is of the pressurised pump-assisted thermo-syphon type. The system consists of the radiator, water pump, thermostat, electric cooling fan, expansion tank and associated hoses.

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Engine valve clearance check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
SOHC engines 1 The valve clearances must be checked with the engine cold. On carburettor models remove the air cleaner. 2 Disconnect the HT leads from the spark plugs and release them from the cl ...

Front and rear brake pad/shoe check (Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months)
1 Firmly apply the handbrake, then jack up the front and rear of the car and support it securely on axle stands (see “Jacking and vehicle support”). 2 For a quick check, the front brake disc pads ...

Engine - removal leaving manual gearbox in vehicle
Note: The air conditioning system should always be discharged by a Ford dealer or air conditioning specialist. Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 before proceeding. A suitable hoist and lifti ...