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Driving
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter helps to
reduce exhaust gas pollution.
If the vehicle has a petrol
engine, always use
unleaded fuel. Fuel containing
lead will cause permanent
damage to the catalytic converter
and HO2S sensor (heated exhaust
gas oxygen sensor). Ford can
accept no responsibility for
damage caused by using leaded
fuel. Although such damage is not
covered by warranty, please
contact the nearest expert
immediately if you have
inadvertently added leaded fuel.
Ford authorized repairers are
recommended.
Vehicles with a petrol engine have a
filler neck with a narrow opening
which is only compatible with the
nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Driving witha catalytic
converter
If the engine misfires or
appears to lack normal
performance while driving, drive
at low speed to the nearest
expert. Ford authorized repairers
are recommended. Do not use full
throttle.
Avoid operating conditions which
may lead to unburnt or partially
burnt fuel passing into the catalyst,
particularly when the engine is hot.
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