1997 Ford Explorer Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 5

Maintenance recommendations Battery cables and connections Fluid leaks Brake fluid level Front disc brake pads Rear disc brake pads IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS For more information on maintenance procedures and precautions for your vehicle, refer to the Maintenance and care chapter of your "Owner Guide". To determine the lubricant specifications required for each component, refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter of the "Owner Guide". Storing your vehicle During extended periods of vehicle storage (60 days or more), oxidation may cause gasoline to deteriorate. Such deterioration could be detrimental to your vehicle's systems and performance. A commercial fuel stabilizer (Ford Gas Stabilizer E8AZ-19C544-A [ESE-M99C112-A] or equivalent should be added to vehicles when 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or every three months 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or every three months 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or every three months 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or every three months 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or every six months 5