Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care
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Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting,
rough idle or hesitation problems
try a different brand of fuel. If the
condition persists, see your dealer
or qualified service technician.
The American Automobile
Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
issued a gasoline specification to
provide information on high quality
fuels that optimize the performance
of your vehicle. We recommend the
use of gasolines that meet the
AAMA specification if they are
available.
It should not be necessary to add
any aftermarket products to your
fuel tank if you continue to use a
highĆquality fuel.
Cleaner
air
Ford approves the use of gasolines
to improve air quality, including
reformulated gasolines that contain
oxygenates such as a maximum of
10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. There
should be no more than 5%
methanol with cosolvents and
additives to protect the fuel
system.
Fuel
filler cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an
indexed design with a oneĆeighth
turn on/off feature.