Ford ALCON 1968 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 3: ... styling convenience and safety we have sought to anticipate your needs and desires Read this manual carefully Knowing how and when to operate the various controls to the best advantage will enhance your driving pleasure tight from the start You will also become aware of Ford s many Lifeguard Design Salety Features for 1968 as well as the now famous Ford concept of T otal Performance Turn the page...

Page 4: ...he great advances in design and manufacturing techniques that have been made in the past few years These advances have also made it possible to reduce routine maintenance requirements to a level where for most owners they can be handled by twice a year visits to your dealer s service shop There are some points about maintenance and its relationship to warranty that you should understand 1 Certain ...

Page 5: ...1 Lubricant specifications are given on Page 47 Motor oil recommenda tions and specifications are listed on Page 32 Recommended tire pressures are shown on Page 36 4 The Lube Far Life feature built into your new Falcon eli minates the necessity of lubricating the steering linkage com ponents These parts are built with special seals and lubricants to provide maintenance free operation The Extended ...

Page 6: ...C REGISTER SHUT OFF CONTROLS OPT 17 SPEEDOMETER 11 FUn GAUGE 6 18 WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER CONTROL 5 HIGH BEAM INDICATOR 12 CONVENIENCE GROUP OPT 11 RIGHT FRESH AIR CONTROL 17 6 RIGHT TURN INDICATOR 20 IGNITION SWITCH 25 7 HEATER lOR OPT AIR CONDITIONER 13 DEFOGGER OR POWER TAILGATE 21 ASH TRAY 5 CONTROLS 15 16 WINDOW CONTROL OPT 20 22 LIGHTER OPT 8 RADIO 10PT I 18 I AIR CONDITIONER REGISTERS OPT 1...

Page 7: ...ILGATE Record these key numbers They enable your Ford Deal er or lochmith to replace 05t keys COMBAT CAR THEFT Always remove ignition keys and lock a ll doors when leaving car u nattended LIGHT SWITCH I IOI ATOR LIGHT GOES WITH HIGH BEAMS ASH TRAYS 5 ...

Page 8: ... fairly kvel either staending still or movin s eadily 6 OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT If light does not glow when ignition switch is turned ON have dealer heck for burned out lamp or trouble d fUIJt_ oil if light is still on send for l irfs NOT DRIVE WITH c ON If light glows red with ignition switch in start position this is normal Glows red with switch in ON position engine ruu ning engine is overhe...

Page 9: ...tems which are an integral part of aU engines and are de signed to combat air pollution Don t forget though that the most important safety factor in auto transpor tation today is you the driver Keep these points in mind Be sure all occupants buckle their safety belts before you drive off Make SURE all doors ar LOCKED before you drive off Set your parking brake EVERY TIME you leave the car Put tran...

Page 10: ...n or fOl left lane turn Hold lever in position until lane maneuver is accomplished Release lever to return to off position FOR NORMAL FULL TURNS Move lever into position CD or CD left or right Lever will remain in position without manual effort until turn is completed Lever will then cancel turn signals automatically EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH Pushing this switch in will cause all direc tional signa...

Page 11: ...DOWN TO APPLY Der ress and hold service brake pedal whIle apply ing parking brake PULL TO RELEASE BRAKE WINDSHielD WIPERS WASHERS WASHER PuB knob for water jets then release WIPERS Turn knob clockw iSe to start 2 speeds OPENING THE HOOD MOVE R EASE LEVER LEFT AND ilAlSE H 90D 9 ...

Page 12: ...e loss of webbing strength To clean webbing wash with any commercial soap or mild deter gent 10 SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT See Page 8 SEAT BElT RETRACTORS Always pull the belt completely out of the retractor before adjusting and fastening the other half of the helt unit Tug firmly at the belt to be sure that no slack is left in the retractor A definite stop will be felt when the belt is completely e...

Page 13: ...proxi mately two inches of slack in the belt To stow a shoulder belt fold the belt as shown and then hook over wire retainer located above the side window CAUTION Shoulder belt should never be worn without the regular lap seat belt CONVENIENCE GROUP OPTIONAL o OOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT Glows when one or more doors are not securely latched o SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT Glows when ignition switch is turn...

Page 14: ...TURES Cont SEAT BACK LATCH FRONT DOORS PUSH INSIDE PlUNGER DOWN HOlD DOOR HANDLE PlUNGER IN WHILE CLOSING OOOR DOOR LOCKS REAR PUSH INSIDE PLUNGER DOWN CLOSE DOOR NOTE You must pull plunger up to unlock front and rear doors from inside ...

Page 15: ...off when trade in time comes because your car will be more attractive to its second buyer The following pages 14 thm 18 show how to operate and control the Ford MagicAire heater and defroster SelectAire air con ditioner ventilation radios as well as many other features for your enjoyment If you find that you overlooked some detail of optional equip ment when you ordered your new car your Ford or F...

Page 16: ...ge Kit Headrest High Performance Kits Highway Safety Kit 14 Mirrors Remote and Manual Trailer Towing Lights On Warning Buzzer Power Steering Rear Window Defogger Road and Fog Lamps Screen Radiator Bug Snow Tires Station W q n Air Deflector SI OI Vol argo Mat Station Wagon Rear Window Screen Stereo Tape Cartridge Holder Tachometer 9000 RPM Television Throttle Holder Trailer Hitch Trailer Wiring Har...

Page 17: ...ATER AND DEFROSTER o HEATER AND DEFROSTER OFF o HEATER OPERATION ONLY o HEATER AND DEFROSTER OPERATION DEFROSTER OPERATION ONLY o POSITION FOR MAXIMUM HEATING G MAXIMUM FAN OPERATION o MINIMUM FAN OPERATION G FAN OFF o POSITION FOR MINIMUM HEATING 15 ...

Page 18: ...R RECIRCULATED INSIDE CAR NO OUTSIDE AIR USED FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE USED N o HEATING OR COOLING OPERATION o MAXIMUM HEATING MINIMUM COOLING o MAXIMUM FAN OPERATION o MINIMUM FAN OPERATION G HEATER OPERATION ONLY e MAXIMUM COOLING o DEFROSTER OPERATION ONLY 16 G MINIMUM HEATING mii ...

Page 19: ...COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES Con SElECTAIRE OUTlETS VENTILATION 17 ...

Page 20: ...to assure a more positive setting 2 Slide the AM FM Bar 0 left for AM stations pull out a push button manu ally tunp in a station push in button firmly release Preset remaining four J tn the same manner R i FM Par right for FM oP r ep 2 for FM reception 4 Switching back and forth between AM and FM will not change the settings If your vehicle is equipped with optional rear speakers a fader control ...

Page 21: ...her Ford first in the industry is the greatest thing that ever happened to a station wagon The Dual Action Tailgate opens either downward as a conventional station wagon tailgate or sideways as a door When used as a door it provides remarkably easy access to the load floor When the Dual Action Tailgate is swung down it provides a convenient platform extension for earrying long loads Pages 19 thIU ...

Page 22: ...ith the window fully opened reach inside the station wagon and pull the tail gate release handle sideWise to unlock the tailgate Pull the tailgate down all the way CLOSING THE TAILGATE Lower the window before closing the tailgate Do not close the tailgate with the window even partially raised Lift up the tailgate and push forward until the gate is latched and the glass is aligned wlth its guides P...

Page 23: ...ON TAILGATE OPERATION MANUAL WINDOW OPERATION oSwing handle out Insert square headed key into key hole in handle base turn clockwise to unlock window oRotate handle counterclockwise to lower window clockwise to raise Lock window before aligning handle with base 4 Fold handle into base 21 ...

Page 24: ...re tire is stored in a well at the right rear wheel A cover assembly snaps into two clips at the top and a re tainer at the bottom and is removed by grasping the hand grip and lifting up and out To install hook the top edge of cover over clips first then snap lower edge of cover into mating retainer om _ load fJoor ...

Page 25: ... Page 25 gives some advice on this The transmission whether manually or automatically oper ated provides the needed variation in gear ratios to enable you to take advantage of the full power and smoothness of the engine under any conditions in which you may want to drive At lower car speeds the lower gears 1st 2nd allow the engine to run faster to prevent stalling and provide more power When drivi...

Page 26: ...ur car properly for this kind of service Give particular attention to installing the right trailer hitch the right springs and shock absorbers for the type and weight of trailer tha t Y 0u propose to use Operation in extremely cold weather and on soft or slippery surfaces poses some special problems Pages 28 and 29 give some tips on this kind of driving that you may find info rmative q 24 ...

Page 27: ...al days it may be helpful to depress the accelerator pedal 2 or 3 times before attempting to start the en gine Your engine will idle faster than nor mal until it warms up and the choke is fully open ENGINE WARM Press accelerator pedal down approximately halfway and hold in this position Do not pump the pedal Turn the ignition key to START until engine is started then allow engine to operate freely...

Page 28: ...0 mph I LOW GEAR MANUAL Car starts and remains in low gear for sustained pulling power braking on hilly roads When moving selector lever from D or 2 to 1 LOW the car remains in second gear until 25 35 mph before shifting to LOW gear Do not exceed 35 mph in low gear To avoid skidding do not shiIt into I position above 20 mph on slippery surfaces Under nonnal road conditions the transmission can be ...

Page 29: ...you do not have to use the brakes as much On steep down grades downshifting the tran81ll lssion to second gear helps to maintain a safe speed and to prolong brake life til 1 3rd toZndaeBr 4th to 3rd gear 2nd to lst gear 4 to 15 mph 20 to 0 mph 5 to 25 mph 35 to 17 mph 20 to 0 mph 1 1i N I I r o mph to IJI lst to 2n gear 15 to 30 mph 1S to 25 mph 2nd to3rd gear 30 mph 2S to 35 mph 3rd to 4th gear 3...

Page 30: ...r light goes out and your heater produces warmth CHECK ANTI FREEZE Your new Falcon s two year anti freeze provides ample protection to 350 below zero unless there has been a loss of cool ant through leakage overheating or a similar mishap If the radiator level is low add Rotunda Permanent Anti Freeze undiluted or mix with water as indicated on the container To avoid possible chem ical dan tage to ...

Page 31: ...u are still stuck after a minute or two of rocking have the car pulled out to avoid overheating and possible damage to the tranmission CAUTION Avoid overspeeding the en gine and or excessively spinning the rear wheels Also look around for something to put under the wheels to roughen the slippery surface dry dirt or leaves torn news papers etc Snow tires or skid chains help avoid getting stuck in s...

Page 32: ...ing to the painted surface Rotunda Cus tom Silicone Gloss will help prevent this damaging effect by fonning an invisible protective film over your entire car The metal trim on your car needs no special care Rotunda Chrome Cleaner can be used to remove road tar or salt accumu lations Do not scour alumjnwn or chrome finished parts with steel wool or polish them with products containing abrasives Dus...

Page 33: ...evel is JiJ v add water with the recommended proportion of Rotunda All Weather Windshield Washer Solution Inspect the tires visually and have the air pressure checked regularly Tire pres sure lower than recommended will re duce tire life and pressure higher than reconunended will tend to magnify rather than absorb road shocks Re member that tire pressure will usually increase after long driving pe...

Page 34: ...al Ford 6000 Mile Motor Oil is fonnulated to meet these requirements If you prefer to use another brand you should insist that the oil used meet the new Ford Motor Company perfonnance specifica tion 101 B Oil Viscosity When you change or add oil you should select oil with the proper specifications and with the viscosity selected from the table below which most closely matches the temperature range...

Page 35: ...important to use only automatic transmission fluids meeting Ford Specification M2C33 type F Ford Automatic Transmission Fluid meets all these requirements AVOID MIXING LUBRICANTS In some cases different brands of lubri cants are not compatible with each other and deteriorate when mixed It is best to stick with one brand at succes sive maintenance intervals You can be sure that Ford lubricants are ...

Page 36: ...fluid level in battery cells checked The level should be at the ring in the bottom of the filler well One cell has a special vent cap The center of the cap will glow if the electro lyte level is low Wipe the top of the cap clean before checking for glow effect If this cap glows check the electrolyte level in all cells Ordinary tap water can be used except in areas where the water is known to be ha...

Page 37: ... res because the strength of each ply has been increased by using stronger cords Similarly the 8 ply rating 4 ply conven tional tire has at least the load carrying capacity of recently produced 8 ply rated 8 ply tires at the recommended infi on pressures TIRES AND TIRE CA R E FULL RATED MAXIMUMI LOADS CAR MODEL Total Bench Seat Sedans 6 Bucket Seat Sedans 5 Station Wagons 6 NEVER exceed the total ...

Page 38: ...D INFLATION TIRE SIZE PRESSURE 4 Ply Rating 2 Ply Unless Noted CAR MODEL Front Rear 6 95 x 14 All except Station Wagons 26 26 7 75 x 14 Station Wagons 22 32 INFLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE DRIVING Check Tire P ressures Frequently The this adjustment would require infia cold pressure after car has been tion pressures above 32 psi do not parked one hour should be as speci drive over 75 mph tied in a...

Page 39: ...ide of the feaf compartment Complete instructions on stowing the jack and wheel are attached to the inside of the deck lid inside the spare tire trim cover panel in the Station Wagon See p 22 for spare tire cover instructions TIRE AND JACK STORAGE STATION WAGON Apply parking brakes before jacking Place a large stone or block under the front and rear of one wheeL Do not run the engine when car is o...

Page 40: ...nel Spot Lamp 7 5 amp Cartridge in feed line Parking Brake Warning 4 amp Cartridge in feed line Circuit Breaker Protection 38 Headlamp Switch two circuit breakers integral with SWJtch 15 amp C B Protects Horns Stop Front Parking R ear Li cense Lamps 18 amp C B Pro tects Headlamp Circuit Windshield Wiper Circuit protec ted by Circuit Breaker integral with windshield wiper switch Power Backlite Stat...

Page 41: ... serviced at the required intervals with lubricants and parts equivalent to those specified on Page 47 YOU PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART in Quality Car Care Only you can make sure that your car REGULARLY receives the care it needs And since we have elim inated or extended the intervals on so many of the minor items of maintenance you can be sure that it is essential that the remaining items be performed ...

Page 42: ...rn avail able Ford develops and makes available to its dealers service equipment and tools which meet exacting factory standards to help do the service work quickly and right the first time PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE An Ownercard containing pertinent information about your vehicle is located in the glove compartment This Manual Your Warranty Facts Booklet and the Ownercard should always be reta...

Page 43: ...d economy have your authorized Dealer check MAINTENANCE these items when your car s performance indicates the necessity These services are not covered by the warranty and you will be charged for them Abnormal accelerator Hard shifting effort Poor ride arid handling characteristics abnormal tire wear Steering wheel feels loose in the straight ahead position 41 ...

Page 44: ...that parts and lubricants of Autolite Ford or equivalent quality were used See Your Warranty Facts Booklet tor complete details CDMore frequent service intervals will be required if the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty areas or for extended periods of idling or short runs which prevent the engine from reaching normal operating temperature VAdd fluid if required additional cost VThe cooling s...

Page 45: ...to keep the engine operating at peak performance and to keep air pollutants emitted from the engine within legally established limits U S SCHEDULED PERFORMANCE SERVICES These are the additional services recommended to keep your car operating at peak performance for tensio l and wear as required YOU WILL BE CHARGf D FOR THESE MAINTENANCE SERVICES 43 ...

Page 46: ...ealel lhip Dealerahip DEALER CERTIFICATION N Name MAlNTENANCE CERT NO DealeMlhip OealeNhip Addres Addre Si ned S gn d DATE 18000 MILES OR 18 MONTHSt 24000 MILES OR 24 MONTHSt D Mileage Date Mileage SECOND ANNUAL De8lenhip Dealf fShip DEALER CERTIFICATION Name Neme MAINTENANCE CERT NO Dealenhip OealeT8hip AddI NN Addl f Signed Siene DATE 30000 MILES OR 30 MONTHSt 36000 MILES OR 36 MONTHSt Date Mile...

Page 47: ... Ford publications shown on the reverse side can be purchased by filling out the order form and moiling it with a check or money order to Ford Service Publications Post Office Box 7750 Detroit Michigan 48207 IMPORTANT THIS IS YOUR SHIPPING LABEL PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY 45 ...

Page 48: ...e time for postal service A complete list of Ford Motor Company service publications can be obtained upon request from Ford Service Publications P O Box 7750 D etroit Michigan 48207 PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND WITHOUT INCURRING OBLIGATION AND ARE NOT VALID AFTER MARCH 1968 NOTE Purchasers outside Domestic U S A must add 30 to each Publication for mailing expense Funds MUST be p...

Page 49: ... Tested i j Ford Ball Joint and Multi purpose Lube DAdd 4 oz of Rotunda AddilivlI C AA 19 B5 6 A Ford Spec ESW M2CS8A when retilli ng conventional rear axle Do not mix low temperature bf ke fluid willi the spec ilied brake lIuid durini bleeding operations CIAZ 19590 B ESA MIC75 B 47 ...

Page 50: ...in the Ford 6000 Mile 6 months service cycle you should use only motor oils meeting Ford Specification 101 B Oils meeting the 101 B performance specification have been formulated to keep the new anti smog emission control systems at peak efficiency These oils also contain additives which inhibit the formation of corrosive acids generated in all gasoline burn ing engines ...

Page 51: ...he rear face of the left front door inner panel APPROXIMATE CAPACITIES SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Tank except Station Wagon Station Wagon u s M easure 16 gallons 20 gallons Imperial Measure 13 gallons 16 gallons Engine Cooling System 6 cyl D 9 Y2 quarts 8 Y2 quarts S cyl D 13Y2 quarts 11 quarts Dlncludes 1 quart or heater Engine Crankcase 6 cyl 41 2 quarts 3 quarts 4 i4 quarts S cyl 5 quarts Includes 1 q...

Page 52: ... Locations 38 Get Acquainted with Your New Car 3 Heater 15 Hi 8eam Indicator 4 How To Get The Most Out Of Your Car 23 Instrument Panel and Controls 4 Introduction 1 Keys 5 light Switch 5 Lubricants 47 Maintenance Non Scheduled 41 Maintenance Scheduled 42 43 Oil Pressure Warning 6 Opening The Hood Quality Car Care Wherever You Go Radios Safety Features By Ford Seat Back Latch Seat Belts Seat Belt R...

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