Automatic transmission selector mechanism check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
Carry out a thorough road test, ensuring that all gearchanges occur smoothly without snatching, and without an increase in engine speed between changes. Check that all gear positions can be engaged with the appropriate movement of the selector lever, and with the vehicle at rest. Check the operation of the parking pawl when “P” is selected.
See also:
Timing belt and sprockets - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 before
proceeding. On models from mid-1985
(without a timing belt tensioner spring) the belt
tension should be checked using Ford special
tool No 21-113 aft ...
Front brake disc pad check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Place a mirror between the roadwheel and
the caliper and check the thickness of the
friction material of the disc pads (see
illustration). If the material has worn down to
the specified minimum ...
Specifications
System type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diagonally split dual circuit, hydraulic with
pressure regulating
valve to rear brakes. Servo ass ...
