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13 MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS
As soon as possible, check the fluid
using “hot check” procedure.
11. INSPECT FUEL TANKS AND
COMPONENTS.
A. Inspect the fuel tank(s) and fuel line
connection. If equipped, be sure the
fuel tank shut off valves are open.
B. Replace leaking fuel tank(s); repair
or replace any lines or connections
that are leaking. If equipped with fuel
tank shut off valves, be sure the valves
are fully open.
i CAUTION
NEVER OPERATE THE ENGINE WITH
THE FUEL TANK SHUT-OFF VALVES
PARTLY CLOSED. THIS COULD
DAMAGE THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING
SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER,
POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY DUE TO REDUCED
ENGINE CONTROL.
12. CHECK FUEL LEVEL IN FUEL
TANKS AND BE SURE THE FUEL
CAP VENT AREA IS CLEAN.
A. To keep condensation to a minimum,
fill the fuel tanks at the end of each
day, but not to more than 95% of
liquid capacity. Select the proper grade
of fuel as specified by the engine
manufacturer.
B. Always strain or filter fuel before
putting it into the tank(s). This will
lengthen the life of the engine fuel
filter and reduce the chances of dirt
entering the engine.
C. Before installing the fuel cap check
the vent line for debris. Clean the area
around the fuel tank cap with a clean
rag, or if necessary, clean with solvent.
i CAUTION
ON DIESEL FUELED VEHICLES, USE
ONLY ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL
(ULSD) WITH A SULFUR CONTENT OF
15PPM MAXIMUM. FAILURE TO USE
ULSD MAY VOID THE WARRANTY
AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO ENGINE AND
EMISSION COMPONENTS.
i CAUTION
DO NOT MIX GASOLINE OR ALCOHOL
WITH DIESEL FUEL. THIS MIXTURE
COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. WHEN
FILLING FUEL TANK(S), DO NOT
SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME
NEAR THE FUEL TANKS; COMBUSTION
OF DIESEL FUEL OR FUEL VAPORS
COULD RESULT. NEVER FILL THE FUEL
TANKS TO MORE THAN 95% OF THEIR
LIQUID CAPACITY. THIS COULD MAKE
THEM MORE LIKELY TO RUPTURE
FROM IMPACT, POSSIBLY CAUSING
FIRE AND RESULTING IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH BY
BURNING.
i IMPORTANT
DO NOT CRANK THE ENGINE FOR
MORE THAN 30 SECONDS AT A TIME
DURING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
PROCEDURES. WAIT TWO (2) MINUTES
AFTER EACH TRY TO ALLOW THE
STARTER TO COOL. FAILURE TO DO SO
COULD CAUSE STARTER DAMAGE.
Before doing any of the following procedures,
make sure there is an adequate amount of fuel
in the fuel tank(s). Do not fill the tank(s) to more
than 95% of liquid capacity.
D. If the vehicle has been run out of
fuel, the system will need to be primed
before starting the engine. Ford models
are equipped with electric fuel pumps
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