Ford Falcon. Manual — part 5

100-00-17 General

Information 100-00-17

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

All instrument gauges (except fuel gauge) read

Brake Testing

zero.

With the ignition switched on, check:

WARNING: When brake testing, avoid

breathing the smoke or fumes from hot brakes,

Ignition controlled warning lights come on.

this may contain asbestos dust which is

Engine temperature gauge registers a reading

hazardous to health, see Health and Safety

compatible with the engine temperature.

Precautions.

Fuel gauge registers a reading appropriate to the

Avoid brake testing on busy roads where it can cause

fuel level in the tank.

inconvenience or danger to other road users.

The operation of the handbrake warning light and

fluid level warning indicator light.

CAUTION: Brake testing which includes

heavy brake applications should not be carried

On Road or Roller Test Check:

out with new brake pads/discs or linings/drums

until the components have bedded-in. New brake

CAUTION: If road testing, check the brake

friction components will not reach full efficiency

operation while still travelling at low speed before until the bedding-in process is complete.

continuing with the test. If the brakes pull to one

Test the brakes at several speeds within the normal

side, or appear to be otherwise faulty, do not

operating range using both light and heavy pedal

continue with the road test until the fault has been

pressure. Note any tendency to snatch, pull or drag,

found and rectified.

and any undue delay in application or release.

Clutch pedal operation is not stiff or heavy.

Allow the vehicle to coast and note any tendency to

Initial gear engagement is smooth and there is no pull to one side, or evidence that the brakes are

evidence of clutch drag.

binding.

Handbrake control operates smoothly and the

After stopping the vehicle (not immediately after a

handbrake releases quickly and completely.

period of heavy braking), carefully check the brake

Clutch takes up the drive smoothly, without slip or temperature. A disc which feels hot, or appreciably

judder.

hotter than the others, indicates that the brake is

binding.

Gear changing is smooth, and there are no

abnormal noises or vibrations from the

After completion of the test, check for:

transmission.

Oil, coolant, hydraulic, air and fuel leaks.

The engine power output is satisfactory, full power

Abnormal temperature of any moving components

is achieved, acceleration is smooth and pedal

or assemblies, e.g. wheel hubs, transmission,

operation not stiff or heavy, and engine speed

axle etc., which might indicate overtightness or

returns to idle correctly.

lack of lubrication.

There is no excessive or abnormally colored

smoke from the engine under normal driving,

heavy load or overrun conditions.
Steering operation, including power steering

where fitted, is smooth, accurate, not excessively

heavy or with excessive free play or vibration.

Does not pull to one side and self centres

smoothly after cornering.
Speedometer, oil pressure warning lamp, coolant

temperature gauge and tachometer (where fitted)

register the correct readings or operate correctly.
Switches and controls operate smoothly and

positively, warning or indicator lights operate

correctly and the direction indicator control self

cancels when the steering is returned to the

straight ahead position.
Heating and ventilation systems work correctly

and effectively.
Brake operation and efficiency.

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100-01-1 Identification

Codes 100-01-1

SECTION : 100-01 Identification Codes

VEHICLE APPLICATION : 2003.0 BA Falcon
CONTENTS

PAGE

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Identification Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..100-01-2

Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..100-01-2

Vehicle Compliance (VC) Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100-01-5

Emission

Decal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100-01-6

100-01-2 Identification

Codes 100-01-2

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Identification Codes

Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is

printed on a label located in the engine compartment or on the driver’s side A-pillar as shown. The VIN

number is also found on the vehicle compliance (VC) label located in the same area.

Typical Identification Plate Locations

Identification Label (engine bay)

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100-01-3 Identification

Codes 100-01-3

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

Identification Label (A-pillar)

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