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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Specifications
General System type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single-point electronic fuel injection Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Cleaning
WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral Ph shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your dealer. Never use st ...

Tailboard (P100 models) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Lower the tailboard to the open position. 2 Detach the rear lamp wiring cover on one side of the vehicle by removing the two securing screws (see illustration). 24.2 Rear lamp wiring ...