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Have the services listed in your
“Service Guide” performed
according to the specified
schedule.
The Scheduled Maintenance
Services listed in the “Service
Guide” are required because they
are considered essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle
and to its emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for
service of components affecting
emission control such non-Ford
parts should be equivalent to
genuine Ford Motor Company
parts in performance and
durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive
your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust
system, which can start a fire.
Watch for fluid leaks, strange
odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure,
the charging system warning light,
the “Service Engine Soon” light or
the temperature warning light.
These events could indicate that
the emission control system is not
working properly.
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