Rear brake shoe lining check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Due to the fact that the rear brake drums are combined with the hubs, which makes removal of the drums more complicated than is the case with detachable drums, inspection of the shoe linings can be carried out at the specified intervals by prising out the small inspection plug from the brake backplate and observing the linings through the hole using a mirror (see illustrations).
17.1a Brake shoe viewing hole location (arrowed) in backplate
17.1b Checking rear brake lining wear with a mirror
2 A minimum thickness of friction material must always be observed on the shoes. If it is worn down to this level, renew the shoes.
3 Do not attempt to re-line shoes yourself but always obtain factory re-lined shoes.
4 Renew the shoes in an axle set (four shoes), even if only one is worn to the minimum.
See also:
Specifications
Battery
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt lead-acid, 35 to 52 Ah depending on model
Charge condition:
Poor . . . ...
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serv ...
Fuel pump - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding.
Removal
1 The fuel pump is bolted to the underside of
the car just to the rear of the fuel tank. For
access raise and sup ...
