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Page 4: ...ship he makes no warranty whatsoever with respect to tires and tubes to routine parts replacement required by normal wear ot to maintenance type adjustments such as wheel balancing or front wheel alig...
Page 5: ...ILATING HEATING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS I6 FRONT SEAT STATION WAGON REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENTS I8 CONVENIENCE SAFETY FEATURES 20 KEYS LOCKS DOORS WINDOWS 22 DRIVING YOUR FALCON 32 MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE 4...
Page 6: ...within easy reach of the driver s seat The gauges indicators and most of the controls are clearly labeled for quick identifica tion at a glance Familiarize yourself with their locations and operation...
Page 7: ...ure Control 14 0 Oil Pressure Indicator 0 Defroster Control 15 E Speedometer and Odometer P Choke Control 10 F Generator Indicator 9 Q Windshield Wipers Control 11 G Temperature Gauge 9 R Lights Switc...
Page 8: ...rical equipment in the car The ACC accessory position of the switch per mits the use of all the electrical accessories which are powered through the switch Only the ignition system remains inactive at...
Page 9: ...ight even when the other lights are off rotate the knob counterclockwise all the way HEADLIGHT BEAM SELECTOR The headlight low beams provide adequate light for driving on lighted roads and streets and...
Page 10: ...tal mileage that your Falcon has been driven and is useful for keeping track of maintenance intervals FU EL GAUGE When the ignition switch is at ON or ACC this gauge shows you the approximate level of...
Page 11: ...ly harmful to the engine However if the light continues to glow steadily while the engine is running at normal driving speeds stop the engine immediately and have the engine s lubrication sys tem chec...
Page 12: ...h the left end of the instrument panel To apply the parking brakes pull the handle without turning it outward until it stops To release the brakes turn the handle clockwise a quarter turn and then pus...
Page 13: ...ou hold the pedal down TURN INDICATOR LEVER To signal for a right turn push the lever toward the top of the steering wheel For a left turn signal pull the lever downward toward you At either position...
Page 14: ...T LEVER The 3 speed Conven tional Drive transmission has three gear ratios which are conveniently controlled by the gear shift lever on the steering column FOOT PEDALS The brake pedal is directly bene...
Page 15: ...e the tone control located behind the volume knob The station tuning knob is at the right side of the tuning dial The small triangular marks at 640 and 1240 kilo cycles on the tuning dial are the CONE...
Page 16: ...TER AND DEFROSTER CONTROLS After the tempera ture gauge pointer has moved toward its normal range pull the knob marked PULL FOR TEMP out to its limit for maximum temperature or partially out for lower...
Page 17: ...rAire Conditioner close and latch both air vent doors and make sure that all the heater controls are turned off Then push anyone of the three blower speed buttons LO MED or HI to start the air conditi...
Page 18: ...d by a lever con veniently located under the front of the seat cushion on the driver s side To move the seat forward or back while you re sitting behind the steering wheel push the lever toward the le...
Page 19: ...n the floor Release the safety catch at the upper right corner of the seat back and lower the seat back into the cushion opening to form a flat surface When you re ready to use the rear seat again lif...
Page 20: ...nuffer Pull the arm rest ash trays straight for ward to remove them from the arm rests CONVENIENCE CIGARETTE LIGHTER Push the optional LIGHTER knob in all the way In a few seconds when it s ready for...
Page 21: ...regular periodic maintenance Accessories be come worthwhile investments because of their added attractiveness comfort and convenience And they ll add to the value of your Falcon when you re ready to...
Page 22: ...of the original key DOOR LOCKS An unlocked door can be opened from the outside simply by pushing the button on the door handle Either front door can be unlocked and opened from the inside at any time...
Page 23: ...n as far as you need for ventilation When you close the window turn the latch handle so that it locks against the vertical window frame SIDE WINDOWS The side windows can be opened or closed by turning...
Page 24: ...se any reasonable speed within legal limits is permissible UP TO 500 MilES vary the speed whenever possible from fast to slow and back again Any steady unchanging speed during this period tends to cau...
Page 25: ...dor is at the center rear of the car directly below the deck lid On the Station Wagon it s at the rear left side of the body The Ranchero filler cap is just rea rward of the right door Each time you s...
Page 26: ...t either N or P before the starter motor will crank the engine With Conventional Drive it s agood idea to depress the clutch pedal to eliminate the drag of the trans mission gears while you start up e...
Page 27: ...ck with your car s rear bumper It s not advisable to have your car towed to start the engine The sudden forward surge that often occurs when the engine starts could cause your car to collide with the...
Page 28: ...r 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_ W ith the lever at L the transmis...
Page 29: ...on a hill will cause clutch wear and damage Also failure to push the clutch pedal down all the way during shifting will clash and chip the transmission gears Always stop the car completely before you...
Page 30: ...to the other to take advantage of the back and forth rocking momentum of the car Don t shift the lever while the car is moving If you re still stuck ilfter a minute or two of rocking you d better have...
Page 31: ...n on this page When the car is to be towed on its rear wheels make sure that the parking brakes are released If the car is equipped with Conventional Drive shift the gear shift lever to neutral With F...
Page 32: ...d But when it s ready to perform at its best follow these simple driving tips to get the most mileage for your gasoline dollar START GRADUALLY AC CElERATE GENTLY Jack rabbit starts and sud den bursts...
Page 33: ...mes 3 AVOID HARD BRAKING Each brake application 4 means the loss of much energy already consumed to get your car up to speed You ll save gas if instead of rushing up to a red traffic light or stop sig...
Page 34: ...and economy the break in engine oil will be changed and the factory installed oil filter will be replaced with a FoMoCo Full Flow filter While these services arepart of the regular 1000 Mile Inspec t...
Page 35: ...e filter replacement air cleaner maintenance etc should be peFformed more frequently if your Falcon is driven often in stop and go traffic on short trips or through dusty areas If you do have any of t...
Page 36: ...enance Operations A and C Maintenance Operations A and B Maintenance Operations A Maintenance Operations A B and C Replace Carburetor Air Cleaner Element Lubricate Fordomatic Transmission Slip Yoke Lu...
Page 37: ...y and Door Drain Holes Lubricate Door and Window Weatherstrips Adjust Steering Gear Preload Perform Engine Tune Up B MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS C Lubricate Door Latch Rotors Lubricate Deck Lid Latch and H...
Page 38: ...transmission fluids must conform to Ford Specification M 2C33 CONVENTIONAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION Ford Lubricant COAZ 19580 B SAE 80 REAR AXLE Ford Lubricant COAZ 19580 A SAE 90 36 above 250 F COAZ 19580...
Page 39: ...its bracket Then raise the hood all the way and insert the end of the rod in the small hole under the right front corner of the hood To close the hood hold it open all the way while you remove the sup...
Page 40: ...engine oils specified on page 36 of this manual CHECKING RADIATOR COOLANT LEVEL 38 radiator coolant level should be checked frequently preferably each time you stop for gas If you re making this chec...
Page 41: ...is frayed or otherwise worn Drain the cooling system at least twice a year preferably just before summer and winter Complete draining means opening the drains at the bottom of the radiator and on the...
Page 42: ...ing the tires properly inflated certain other precautions should be taken to get maximumtire life Inspect the tire treads regularly for nails stones and other objects that may cut into the rubber Avoi...
Page 43: ...ndow In the Ranchero you ll find them behind the driver s seat Pry off the wheel cover with the flat end of the wrench and then loosen the wheel nuts But don t remove them from the wheel yet Position...
Page 44: ...at the cables are tightly clamped to the terminals Corrosion can be removed with a solution of baking soda or ammonia and water Flush the top of the battery with clean water after you ve cleaned the t...
Page 45: ...y panels to make sure they re free of dirt so that rain or wash water can drain out POLISHING THE CAR Your Falcon s Diamond Lustre Finish never needs waxing under most nor mal driving conditions Howev...
Page 46: ...t once a month to keep it in good condition Most loose dust and dirt can be removed with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner Vinyl plastic surfaces that are dusty can be cleaned with a damp cloth Wash t...
Page 47: ...ded for lacquer finishes may be a poor choice on your Falcon s Diamond Lustre Finish For this reason your Ford Dealer stocks everything you need to care for your Falcon under the familiar FoMoCo brand...
Page 48: ...00 rpm 101 4400 rpm Torque Foot Pounds 134 2000 rpm 156 2400 rpm Compression Ratio 8 7 to 1 8 7 to 1 Cylinder Firing Order 1 5 3 6 2 4 1 5 3 6 2 4 FORDOMATIC GEAR RATIOS First Second High Reverse 1 75...
Page 49: ...p IYz cp IYz cp 2 cp IYz cp 2 cp 1034 1034 1003 67 57 1445 1445 1445 57 1445 57 APPROXIMATE REFILL CAPACITIES U S MEASURES Cooling System without heater 8 quarts with heater 9 quarts Engine Crankcase...
Page 50: ...eadlight Switch 7 Heater and Defroster Controls 14 Hood Latch and Support 37 Ignition Switch 6 Interior Light Switch 7 Instrument Panel Light Switch 7 Keys 20 Lights Switch 7 Lubricant R ecommendation...
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