2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 417

Maintenance and Specifications The flow of fuel through the fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. To avoid static build-up: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a container while it is in the vehicle. • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling. • DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position. Unleaded gasoline engines • Use only unlead fuel. • Use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of (R+M)/2 METHOD 87. • Do not use fuel containing methanol. • Do not use fuel or fuel additives with metal compounds. 87 Fuel quality The World-wide Fuel Charter recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system and invalidate your warranty. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to improve air quality. Running out of fuel Running out of fuel may have an adverse affect on powertrain components. 187