Ford Car Maintenance Tips  
   
Maintainance


Everyday check:

  • Operation of all lights
  • Replace burnt out fuses & bulbs.
  • Make sure all lamp lenses are clean.
  • Operation of handbrake.
  • Operation of horn.

When refueling check:

  • Engine oil level
  • Brake oil level
  • Windscreen washer fluid level
  • Tyre Pressure & condition

Once a week check:

  • Coolant level
  • Battery electrolyte level
  • Assemblies, pipes, hoses & reservoirs for a leaks
  • Power steering fluid level
  • Operate air conditioning system for minimum 5minutes a week

Do's

  • Switch off the ignition and all the electrical equipment before changing a fuse or relay.
  • Check warning lights indication during engine running/driving.
  • The reverse gear should be engaged only when the vehicle is stationary & after waiting for 3 sec in neutral.
  • Keep luggage as low and as close to the rear seat back rest as possible.
  • Use Ford approved Iftex fuel additive.
  • Use Ford approved Wash fluid concentrate for improving wiping efficiency.
  • Replace wiper blades before monsoon starts.
  • Get your vehicle serviced by Ford dealer at regular interval.
  • Cover your vehicle under Ford extended warranty program for peace of mind motoring.

DON’t

  • Hold steering locked at extreme end position for more than 5 sec.
  • Run vehicle if engine oil, coolant, power steering or brake fluid is below minimum level.
  • Run on flat tyres. Replace with spare immediately.
  • Replace fuses with wires or higher rating fuses than allowed.
  • Overfill fuel.
  • Run out of fuel, especially diesel due to air entry into fuel system.
  • Unnecessarily crank engine for long period.
  • Allow engine to run with a disconnected spark plug terminals.
  • Push start of vehicle.
  • Switch off ignition while driving.
  • Use incorrect brake fluid.
  • Use spurious parts.

How to get the best fuel average ?

  • Always use premium fuel where available (e.g. ‘Speed’ of Bharat Petroleum).
  • Select good filling station and use same dispenser.
  • Do not shake the vehicle while refueling.
  • Measure the fuel mileage full tank to full tank with the following equation.
  • Mileage = Number of kms run / Quantity of fuel filled.
  • Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
  • Drive away immediately without warming the engine first.
  • Use the accelerator gently.
  • Always shift into 4th & 5th gears as soon as possible.
  • Change gear in good time to maintain moderate engine speed.
  • Use full throttle for as little time as possible.
  • Anticipate traffic conditions ahead.
  • Avoid sudden acceleration and sudden braking.
  • Avoid using high engine speed.
  • While decelerating, do not shift into neutral gear (engine braking is in use).
  • Avoid idling the vehicle for extended period.
  • Check and adjust tyre pressure regularly.
  • Get your vehicle serviced from authorized Ford dealer, sophisticated equipments are available to check.  (e.g. Engine Management system)

Do You Know?

  • Fuel and Temperature gauges are only indicative.
  • In case of break down use Hazard lights & keep safety triangle on the boot.
  • In case of certain kinds of accidents ‘fuel cut-off switch’ gets activated (Petrol only).
  • All points to be checked in the engine compartment are marked in yellow.

Your Safety

  • Depress clutch before starting the Engine.
  • Fasten your seat belts.
  • Always keep First aid kit in the car.
  • Always remove the ignition key when leaving children alone in the vehicle.
  • Activate child lock when children are seated.
  • Adjust head restraints to the head level.
  • Adjust your seat while vehicle is stationary.
  • Use turn signals appropriately.
  • Use Ford genuine parts.
  • Do not keep any loose items in driver foot area (e.g shoes, slippers, bottles, etc).
  • Adjust all three mirrors prior to starting your car.
  • Never remove the coolant tank filler cap when the engine is hot.
  • Do not work underneath your vehicle when it is raised with a vehicle jack.
  • Do not shut off an engine when vehicle is in motion.
  • Do not drive the vehicle under influence of alcohol.
  • Follow traffic rules.

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When you are away

  • Wash the vehicle thoroughly, remove all deposits from the underbody including wheel arches.
  • Check/top-up engine, transaxle and brake oil levels.
  • Add fuel additives in the fuel tank with sufficient quantity of fuel.
  • Release the hand brake and chock the wheels (use blocks).
  • Increase the tyre pressure to 0.4 bar.
  • Cover wiper blade with polythene bags or remove & store inside the vehicle.
  • If blades are removed, the arms must be wrapped to avoid damage to the windshield screen.
  • Protect fabrics against fade by masking the inside of windows with paper.
  • Put de-humidifying agents such as silica gel near the air intake.

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