Ford Aerostar (1997 year). Manual — part 65
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Opening the Fuel Filler Door
Fuel filler door remote release
To open the fuel filler door latch, pull on the
release lever located between the driver’s seat
and the door. You cannot open the fuel filler
door by pulling on the door itself.
Fuel filler door remote release lever
If the release lever is stuck or damaged and you
cannot open the fuel filler door, you must use
the override cord located at the back of the left
rear wheelhouse. (On extended versions the
release lever is located in the stowage box.)
The manual release cord is attached to a T
handle marked FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE
— MANUAL OVERRIDE. When you pull it, the
fuel filler door opens.
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Fuel filler door override handle
Removing the fuel cap
The proper instructions for removing the fuel
cap are as follows:
❑
Unscrew the fuel cap by exerting pressure on
the plastic lock bar and rotating the fuel cap
counterclockwise.
❑
Turn the fuel cap 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn until a
hissing sound is heard. When the hissing
sound stops, continue rotating
counterclockwise to remove the fuel cap.
❑
Make sure that you follow the above fuel cap
removal instructions and use caution. Such
caution will minimize the possibility of fuel
spraying during removal of the fuel cap.
To replace and secure the fuel cap, place it in
position and rotate it clockwise until it clicks
(ratchets). Doing so will not damage or break
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the fuel cap. The ratcheting mechanism allows
the fuel cap to be sealed without overtightening.
If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an
authorized Motorcraft or equivalent part.
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WARNING
If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the
pressure in the fuel tank can damage the
fuel system or cause it to work improperly
in a collision.
NOTE:
If you replace your fuel cap with an
aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer
warranty may be void for any damage
to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.
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WARNING
The fuel system may be under pressure. If
the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before completely removing the cap.
A venting fuel tank is not an abnormal
condition. It may be caused by:
❑
Too volatile a fuel for the weather conditions.
The service stations sometimes sell winter
grade fuel in the summer.
❑
Pulling a heavy load on hot days, or at high
altitudes.
❑
Extended periods of idling with the engine
RPM increased above the normal idle range.
❑
Parking vehicle in full sunlight for extended
periods on extremely hot days.
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Choosing the Right Fuel
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded
fuel is prohibited by law and could damage
your vehicle. The damage may not be covered
by your warranty.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel
containing manganese-based additives such as
MMT. Additionally, vehicles certified to
California emission standards (indicated on the
underhood Vehicle Emissions Control
Information label) are designed to operate on
California reformulated gasolines. If California
reformulated gasoline is not available when you
refuel, your vehicle can be operated on
non-California fuels. However, even though your
engine will perform adequately on other
gasolines, the performance of the emission
control devices and systems may be adversely
affected. Repair of damage caused by using a
fuel that your vehicle was not designed for may
not be covered by your warranty.
Octane recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline
with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not
recommend gasolines labeled as “regular” in
high altitude areas that are sold with octane
ratings of 86 or even less.
Typical octane rating label
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