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Question posted by donfalocco on October 3rd, 2012
Battery&check Engine.
Hello FORD people I changed my battery and the engine light came on also when I leave from a stop the trasmission gives like a kick in gear,in drive.Could you people help.
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... Owner's Information ...1 Find Your Way ...2 General Maintenance Information ...4 Owner Checks and Services ...7 Normal Schedule ...9 Mileage Intervals ...10 Exceptions ...33 Special Operating Conditions ...35 Maintenance and Service Record ...37
All rights reserved. Copyright © 2000 Ford Motor Company
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