Ford Aerostar (1997 year). Manual — part 66
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Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes
knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily
under most driving conditions on the
recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician to prevent any
engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or
hesitation problems, try a different brand of fuel.
If the condition persists, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
The American Automobile Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline
specification to provide information on high
quality fuels that optimize the performance of
your vehicle. We recommend the use of
gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if
they are available.
It should not be necessary to add any
aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you
continue to use a high-quality fuel.
Gasolines for clean air
Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve
air quality, including reformulated gasolines that
contain oxygenates such as a maximum of 10%
ethanol or 15% MTBE. There should be no more
than 5% methanol with cosolvents and additives
to protect the fuel system.
Safety Information Relating to Automotive
Fuels
R
WARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
or death if misused or mishandled.
❑
Turn vehicle off when refueling.
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❑
Do not smoke when refueling. Fuels are
extremely flammable.
❑
Do not siphon any fuel by mouth.
R
WARNING
Gasoline or gasoline blended with
methanol can cause blindness and
possible death when swallowed. If any
fuel is swallowed, call a physician or
poison control center immediately.
❑
Avoid breathing vapors while refueling.
❑
If fuel is splashed on the skin, wash with
soap and water.
❑
If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact
lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15
minutes, and seek medical attention.
Gasoline and gasoline blends may contain small
amounts of carcinogens, such as benzene.
Long-term exposure to unleaded gasoline vapors
has caused cancer in laboratory animals.
If you are taking the medication “Antabuse” or
other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of
alcoholism, vapor or skin contact with a
gasoline-methanol blend may cause the same
kind of adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic
beverage. In sensitive individuals, serious
personal injury or sickness could result. Consult
a physician promptly if you experience an
adverse reaction.
Filling the fuel tank
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WARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure
in an overfilled tank may cause leakage
and lead to fuel spray and fire.
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To fill the fuel tank properly:
NOTE:
Extinguish all lit cigarettes, other
smoking materials, and any open
flames before fueling your vehicle.
1.
Remove the fuel cap by following the
instructions above under
Removing the Fuel
Cap
in this chapter. Proceed to add fuel to
the tank only if your vehicle is on level
ground.
2.
Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and
put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel
filler pipe.
3.
If you spill any fuel on the body of your
vehicle, clean it off immediately. The fuel
may dull or soften the paint if you do not
wash it off.
4.
Replace the fuel cap completely when you
are finished. Turn it clockwise until it is fully
tight. It will click when it is fully tightened.
You may occasionally hear and/or feel a slight
thump occurring one or two seconds after a
gentle stop. This is normal and generally occurs
with the fuel tank 3/4 full. It is caused by the
wave action of the fuel within the tank.
Running Out of Fuel
If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on
level ground away from traffic. Add at least two
gallons (8 liters) of fuel to start your vehicle
again. If your vehicle is not on level ground,
you may need as much as five gallons (20 liters)
of fuel to start it.
NOTE:
Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
modern powertrain components.
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You may need to crank the engine several times
before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from
the tank to the engine.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers
(L/100K). Do not calculate the fuel economy
during your vehicle’s break-in period. This
would not be an accurate estimate of how much
fuel your vehicle will normally use.
To calculate fuel economy:
1.
Fill the tank completely and record the
initial odometer reading.
2.
Every time you buy fuel record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
3.
After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the
fuel tank and record the final odometer
reading.
4.
Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy:
❑
English: MPG = (total miles driven)
v
(gallons used)
❑
Metric: L/100k = (100 x liters used)
v
(total
kilometers driven)
Comparisons With Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport
Canada (TC) Fuel Economy Estimates
EPA and TC fuel economy figures are obtained
from laboratory tests under simulated road
conditions and thus are estimates which may not
reflect the actual conditions you experience or
your personal style of driving. The EPA or TC
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that
you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
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