Using This Service Information: Introduction

This article describes and directs repair procedures specified by Ford Motor Company for the vehicle. Critical health and safety precautions are included. Anyone who deviates from these instructions risks compromising personal safety or vehicle integrity.

ARTICLE CONTENT 

This service information is divided into articles. Article contents may include:

• Specifications
  • Fluid capacities, component specifications and torque values not covered in other procedures
• Description and Operation
  • Overview of the system, component locations, and system operation
• Diagnosis and Testing
  • Symptom charts, DTC (diagnostic trouble code) charts and diagnostic tests
  • See the Diagnosis and Testing Information in this document
• General Procedures
  • Service adjustments, electronic programming and other special procedures
• Removal and Installation
  • Component removal and installation instructions
• Disassembly and Assembly
  • Component disassembly and assembly instructions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

General Information contains the following important information (including this document):

• Critical Health and Safety Precautions - service safety precautions applicable to the entire article. Refer to Safety Warnings .
• A Symbols Glossary - definitions of the action directed by each symbol. Refer to Symbols Glossary .
• Diagnostic Methods - support information for diagnostics. Refer to Diagnostic Methods .