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Summary of Contents for 1960 Falcon

Page 1: ...r v V 1960 FALCON OWNERS t J z o o I o 0 ...

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Page 3: ...fOURTH PRINTING fEBRUARY 1960 COPYRIGHT 1960 fORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN MICHIGAN ...

Page 4: ... that you read this manual carefully and com pletely before driving your new car any appreciable distance In the following pages of this manual you ll find everything you need to know about the care and operation of your new Falcon There s also information here about your Ford Dealer s Service Policy the lOOO Mile Inspection and other serv ices available from your Ford Dealer during the normal new...

Page 5: ... f c o t 4 section II lh e Wheel Of o r tle fo lton 1 a Or n9 O r tie folton c o r leYs lot S Doors and W ndo s 14 31 feoNres E f cessories for our fo cO n 10 10 10 e Core Of o rtle fol ton 36 41 4S nde lt ...

Page 6: ...id fast starts and steady speeds whether fast or slow especially during the first 500 miles of driving Any steady unchanging speed during this period tends to cause uneven wear of the precisely fitted parts Short spurts of speed up to 60 miles per hour will assist the break in process of your Falcon u TO 1 000 MILES You can now drive your Falcon normally at any legal speed but short of a wide open...

Page 7: ...g wheel ofyour new Falcon take this opportunity to get acquainted with the instru ments and controls that you ll see and use in your everyday driving For your convenience you ll find each gauge indicator and control discussed on the following pages of this manual ...

Page 8: ...ontrol 28 3 Temperature Gouge 7 10 Windshield Wiper Control 9 18 Radio Controls 30 4 Oil Pressure Indicator 7 11 Windshield Washer Control 9 19 Parking Brake Handle 10 5 Generator Indicator 7 12 Choke Control 10 20 Foot Pedals 11 6 Ignition Switch 10 13 Defrost Control 27 21 Range Selector lever or 7 Headlignt Instrument Panel light 14 Heater Temperature Control 27 Gear Shift Lever 11 and Dome lig...

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Page 10: ...tion while driving you should stop and have the engine cooling system checked See pages 22 and 38 for details about the engine s cooling system OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR The oil pressure indicator light will glow red the moment you turn the ignition switch on As soon as the engine is running the indicator light should go off indicating the engine is operating with normal oil pressure Trouble is not n...

Page 11: ...ctor switches the head lights between the high beams and low beams When the high beams are being used a small red indicator light at the left of the speedometer face glows Always switch your headlights to the low beams when approaching other cars TURN INDICATOR LEVER The turn indicator lever is located at the left of the steering column Moving the lever down signals a left turn Moving it up signal...

Page 12: ...he wiper action WINDSHIELD WASHER CONTROL The pedal at the left front corner of the toe board operates the optional wind shield washers Depress the pedal with the foot and two jets of fluid spray the windshield If the wipers are not already in operation they ll automatically start operat ing as part of the cleaning cycle and remain operating as long as the pedal is depressed See page 23 for locati...

Page 13: ...p the engine turn the key to the OFF position The key can be removed only in the OFF position See page 13 for information on starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL The choke control is used only when starting the engine and during the engine warm up period Pulling the knob outward enriches the gasoline mixture supplied to the engine providing easier starting and smoother engine warm up operation See pa...

Page 14: ...is located on the right hand side of the steering column The Fordomatic selector lever positions are shown on the die l or quadrant located just above the center of the steering wheel The selector lever positions are P park R re verse N neutral D drive and L low The gear shift lever of the 3 speed Conven tional Drive operates in a U S standard H pattern with shift lever positions of first gear sec...

Page 15: ... If your Falcon has Conventional Drive place the gear shift lever in its neutral posi tion before you turn the kel in the ignition switch to start the engine In cold weather you can start a cold engine more easily if you hold down the clutch pedal while operating the starter If your Falcon has the Fordomatic Drive the selector lever must be either at N or P in order to operate the starter As a saf...

Page 16: ... and hold the accelerator pedal clear to the floor while you operate the starter Don t pump the accel erator pedal you ll only flood the engine with excess gasoline As the engine starts adjust the position of the choke knob in or out to keep the engine running smoothly WARM UP PERIOD Let the engine idle a few minutes check to see if your parking brake is released or drive under 25 miles per hour u...

Page 17: ...ver speeds are best for the driving conditions When you re about to turn a comer at a low speed or when you re driving in slow traffic you ll find that driving is usually easier and the engine more responsive to acceleration when you first shift down to second gear When driving up steep hills shift to second gear or if neoessary to first geaT to keep moving steadily To maintain safe speeds on stee...

Page 18: ...h gear again just release the pedal The L selector lever position is most useful for driving in mud sand or deep snow and when you want braking action on steep downgrades With the lever at L the transmission will always operate in first gear regardless of the car s speed or the position of the accelerator pedal If the lever is moved from D to L at any road speed the transmission will immediately s...

Page 19: ...d gear and turn the ignition switch to the ON position When the car s speed reaches 5 mph slowly release the clutch pedal and hold the accelerator pedal halfway down until the car starts moving under its own power Then increase the car s speed to suit the driving conditions WITH FORDOMATIC shift the selector lever to N before the car begins to move forward As soon as the car s speed reaches 20 mph...

Page 20: ...FORDOMATIC place the range selector lever in N check the parking brake Make sure that the car is not towed faster than 30 mph nor farther than 15 miles with the rear wheels on the road Otherwise it is advisable to tow the car with the rear wheels raised offthe road or with the drive shaft disconnected from the rear axle l _ _ WHEN DRIVING Make it a habit to glance frequently at the gauges and indi...

Page 21: ...s given below you can get even greater gasoline economy in your everyday driving WHEN YOU BUY GASOLINE Buy your regular grade of gasoline from a dealer who sells in enough volume so that his tanks are constantly refilled with fresh gasoline Gasoline stored for long periods of time soon loses its volatility and accumulates moisture and engine damaging dirt YOUR CRUISING SPEEDS During the break in p...

Page 22: ... drive and save your fuel WHEN YOU PARK It s a good economical habit to turn off the engine when you park your Falcon even though it may be only for a few minutes It is a characteristic of gasoline engines to require a richer mixture of fuel for idling than for moderate speeds CHECKING YOUR TIRES Keep your tires up to the recom mended 24 pounds cold at all times Soft tires create uru tecessary fri...

Page 23: ...D or L of the Fordomatic Accelerate slowly to avoid spinning the wheels or skidding the car To stop on sand snow or ice apply the brakes gradually by pumping the brake pedal lightly to prevent skidding or sliding If the rear wheels of your Falcon get stuck in deep snow or ruts keep a light steady pressure on the accelerator pedal and shift back and forth between Reverse and First gears R and Lon F...

Page 24: ...s located at the center rear of the car directly below the luggage compartment lock On the Station Wagon it s on the left side of the body near the tailgate The Ranchero filler cap is just rearward of the right hand door Twist the cap counterclockwise to remove The capacity of your fuel tank is approxi mately 14 gallons at which point your fuel gauge reads F FULL Grade of gasoline Regular CHECKING...

Page 25: ...front of the radiator so that the rod rests on top of the safety catch and is held under the hood rubber bumper bracket as shown in the illustration at the left Then close the hood UNDER THE HOOD Check the radiator coolant level as part of your day to day care CAUTION Be careful of escaping steam or hot water when removing the radiator filler cap especially if the engine is overheated The coolant ...

Page 26: ...t dry weather Unscrew each filler cap from the top of the battery and observe the fluid level If the fluid is below the ring in the bottom of the filler well add distilled water to bring the level up to the ring Don t overfill the battery When water is added to the battery in freezing weather drive your car at least five miles to allow the water to mix thoroughly with the electrolytic fluid of the...

Page 27: ...ys Your Ford Dealer can assist in replacing lost or misplaced keys LOCKS OUTSIDE DOOR LOCKS To lock or unlock either front door of your car slide the dust shield back insert and turn the key The Station Wagon tailgate lock is key operated and locks or unlocks the rear window operating mechanism when the key is turned The tailgate window must be fully lowered before the tailgate can be opened or cl...

Page 28: ...the tailgate to open the gate Do not attempt to close the tailgate with the window raised W IN DOWS VENT WINDOW LATCH To open the vent windows press the button on tbe locking latch turn the latch upward and push the window open When the vent window is fully closed it can be locked by turning the latch downward Both vent windows should be locked before locking your car from the outside SIDE WIN DO ...

Page 29: ... your Falcon by adjusting the front seat for your most comfortable driving position While seated behind the wheel reach down to the left side of the front seat and push the seat control lever rearward You can then slide the seat forward or back Release the lever to lock the seat in the position that s best for you ...

Page 30: ...r on your instrument panel for easy operation How to operate your heating and defrosting system is described on page 28 AIR VENT CONTROL DOORS Two air vent doors located below the instrument panel can be manually opened or closed When opened the vents allow fresh air to enter the interior of the car for warm weather ventilation Normally the vents should be closed when the heater system is in opera...

Page 31: ...nd turn it off before you try to push it in When you re driving at moderate or high speeds you may not need to operate the heater blower as the car s forward motion will force sufficient outside air through your heater system providing a comfortable amount of air circulation DEFROSTING To clear the windshield of light frost or fog pull the Defrost Control out to the limit Then pull the Heater Blow...

Page 32: ...ment is located at the right side of your instrument panel To open the glove box press the release button When the glove compartment door is pushed closed it will automatically latch CIGARETTE LIGHTER To operate the optional cigarette lighter push the lighter all t he way in In a few seconds the lighter will automatically snap back into its normal position ready for use COURTESY DOOR LIGHT SWITCHE...

Page 33: ...hion opening and pu sh it back into its upright position with the safety catch fully engaged to keep the seat back from falling forward if the car should stop suddenly Swing the seat cushion rearward into placewith the support rod firmly clipped under both ends of the cushion ECONOMY CONSOLE RADIO Turn the volume control to turn on the radio and adjust the volume Turn the tuning knob for quick acc...

Page 34: ... glare from sun or headlights REAR VIEW MIRROR Your rear view mirror is designed for maximum safety in case of impact The mirror mounted by means of a ball and socket can be adjusted to the best angle for your rear vision SEAT BELTS If your Falcon is equipped with Ford s accessory seat belts you ll note that the buckle end of the belt is at the center of the seat TO FASTEN First make sure that the...

Page 35: ...st pleasure in use for they are specifically designed to function properly in relation to all other components of your car Your Authorized Ford Dealer will be glad to install or supply any of the accessories which are shown or listed on the following pages ACCESSORIES ECONOMY CONSOLE RADIO Manually tuned transistor ized radio for your listening pleasure Featuring Advanced Design for full fidelity ...

Page 36: ...ed for your Falcon Safe reliable and easy to use merely push in on the knob it heats it clicks out it s then ready to remove for use MAGICAIRE HEATER The finest in advanced design of heat ing ventilating and defrosting systems The MagicAire heater features the new air blending principle The tem perature control provides an exact blend of cool and hot air within a special chamber for instant select...

Page 37: ...Wing Fender Ornaments add distinc tive style note to the forward sweep of the front fenders INSIDE NON GLARE MIRROR Inside Non Glare Mirror cuts glare of following headlights for better rear ward visibility in night driving Metal parts attractively finished in chrome WHEEL COVERS Stainless steel conical hub wheel covers lend dis tinction and sparkle to the lines of your new Falcon ...

Page 38: ... CLEANING PERFORMANCE Wax Treated Dusting Clo t Foam Upholstery Cleaner Carburetor and Rymplecloth Spot Remover Combustion Chamber Cleaner Cleaner Wax Polish Interior Trim Cleaner Fuel Conditioner Custom Silicone Gloss FOR THE Crankcase Conditioner Lock Lubricant Custom Auto Polish COOLING SYSTEM Permanent Anti Free e OTHER FINE Tar and Road Ojl Remover Radiator Rust Inhibitor FOMOCO PRODUCTS All ...

Page 39: ...he lower edge of the front bumper directly in front of the parking light If changing a rear wheel place the jack under the lower edge of the rear bumper as illustrated With the jack post resting in its base and at the correct jacking position move the jack control lever upward to the Raise position Using the wheel nut wrench as a jack handle insert the flat end into the jack operating lever and ra...

Page 40: ...The correct air pressure for all the tires including the spare is 24 pounds cold After driving three miles or more at approximately 40 mph the pressure may build up to about 28 pounds This is normal Do not reduce the pressure at this time Make it a point to check your tires for proper inflation when they are relatively cold If you expect to do much high speed driving it s a good idea to add 4 to 6...

Page 41: ...es opening the drain at the bottom of the radiator and on the engine cylinder block Drain and discard the antifreeze that was used during the winter If the drained coolant appears to be very dirty clean the system with FoMoCo Regular or Heavy Duty Cooling System Cleanser Be sure to follow the instructions which are printed on the cleanser container Close all the drains when you ve finished the job...

Page 42: ...en remove the lamp Taillight Stoplight Rear Turn Signal Light and License Plate Light Remove 3 exposed screws and lens Then remove lamp from its socket Do not try to remove the socket from inside of the luggage compartment FUSE REPLACEMENT The electrical circuits of your Falcon s electrical system are protected by circuit breaker or replaceable glass enclosed cartridge type fuses All fuses are loc...

Page 43: ...drain holes at the botrom of the doors and body panels to make sure they re free of dirt so rain or wash water can drain out POLISHING THE CAR Your 1960 Falcon s Diamond Lustre Finish the most durable finish offered on any car today never needs waxing under most normal driving con ditions However any unprotected paint finish can in time become dull from accumulated dirt And it can be damaged if yo...

Page 44: ...bright and new looking And naturally stained or torn upholstery should always be attended to immediately Most loose dust and dirt can be removed from the upholstery and interior trim with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner Vinyl plastic surfaces that are dusty can be cleaned with a damp cloth Wash the vinyl plastic upholstery and other soft interior trim with warm water and a mild soap and wipe the...

Page 45: ...nance and Lubrication Guide At E ch EK Each E EK OPERATION Fuel Stop 1DGO Miles 4000 Miles 1000 Miles 12 000 Mills 2 000 Miles Ch k En no C nk o 0 love X X I X evel X ClieCk f l eve l X X X X Glove I 0 00 lel h X ...

Page 46: ...n Hoi Linkage Wheel lo m Majo ake Adju tment heck Headlight just I Bands hange i I Fluid eplece Ai Cleene Element Check Th ottle Shaft We Check Exh st System fo L aks Check Re Axle U Bolto q ue Check Shock and i I Sh X X Each 12 000 Mile Elch 24 000 Milli X X X X X X X 43 G ...

Page 47: ...pe A Suffix A Other auto matic transmission fl uids marked Type AI may not meet the operating requirements of this transmission CONVENTIONAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION Ford Lubricant B9A 19580 B S A E 80 REAR AXLE Ford Lubricant B9A 19580 A S A E 90 above 25 F B9A l9580 B S A E 80 below 25 F Equivalent substitute lubricants must conform to Ford Specifications M 2C34 S A E 90 or M 2C42 S A E 80 TRANSMISSIO...

Page 48: ...y read and fully understand all the conditions of the Service Policy so that you know your obligations as well as those of your Ford Dealer toward your car Should your new Falcon require any warranty services while you re traveling away from home or after you ve changed your residence to a distant community any Authorized Ford Dealer near you can perfonn this work THE l000 MILE INSPECTION When you...

Page 49: ...0 rpm Compression Ratio 8 7 to 1 Cylinder Firi g Order 1wSw3w6 2w4 SPARK PLUGS Make and Model Champion Fw14wY or 870 Thread Size 18 millimeters Spark Gap Width 0 032 0 036 inch LIGHTS 12 VOLTS Lamp Wattage or Candle Power Headlight 50 40 watts Parking and Front Turn Indicator 4 32 c p Slop Toil and Rear Turn Indicator 4 32 c p Interior Dome 15 c p Rear Licen se Plate 4 c p Speedometer and Odometer...

Page 50: ...d Fordomatic 3 56 to 1 Conventional Dri ve 3 10 to 1 Optional 3 10 to 1 3 56 to 1 APPROXIMATE REFILL CAPACITIES U S Measures Cooling System Without Heater aY2 quarts With Heater 9 q uarts Engine Crankcase Without Fi lte r Replaceme nt 3 Y2 quarts With Filter Re placement 4 Y2 quarts Transm ission Fordomatic 6 v quarts Conventi onal 2 Y2 pints Rear Axle 2 pints Fuel Tank 14 gallons TUBELESS TIRE PR...

Page 51: ...nstrument Panel Light Switch Heater 27 28 Hood Latch and Support 22 Ignition Switch 10 Interior Lights Instrument Panel 4 Instruments a nd Controls 5 Keys 24 Lubricants 44 Luggage Compartment 25 Maintenance and Lubrication Guide 43 44 Metal Trim Care 40 Oil Pressure Indicator 7 Page Parking Brake Handle 10 Pushing Car to Start Engine 16 Radio 30 Seat Adjustments 26 Seat Belts 31 Service Policy 45 ...

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