3. After replacing the air cleaner, be sure that the rubber water drain
hose is not kinked under the tray. If so, adjust the hose so that it hangs
free. Failure to do so may result in severe engine damage when driving
through deep water and/or encountering unusually heavy precipitation
conditions.
FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR
The engine is equipped with a combination fuel filter/water separator
located in the “V” of the engine.
Water should be drained from the
filter bowl whenever the warning
light comes on or every 8 000 km (5
000 miles). The WATER IN FUEL
light will come on when
approximately 100 cc (0.2 pints) of water accumulates in the separator.
Replace the fuel filter with Motorcraft Part No. FD-4595–A (Ford Part
No. F4TZ-9N184–B).
Fuel filter/water separator drain procedure
1. Stop the vehicle and
shut off
the engine.
The vehicle must be stopped with the engine off when draining
the filter bowl. Fuel may ignite if separator is drained while the
engine is running or vehicle is moving.
2. Open the hood. Place an
appropriate container under the
filter drain under the vehicle.
WATER
IN
FUEL
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