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Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because
this situation may have an adverse
affect on modern powertrain
components.
If you have run out of fuel:
• You may need to crank the engine
several times before the system
starts to pump fuel from the tank to
the engine.
• Your Check engine light may
come on. For more information on
the Check engine light, refer to the
Instrumentation chapter.
Fuel
filter
Your vehicle is equipped with a fuel
filter that is mounted on the
underbody.
For fuel filter replacement, see
your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide" for the
appropriate intervals for changing
the fuel filter.
If you replace the fuel filter,
replace it with an authorized
Motorcraft part. The customer
warranty may be void for any
damage to the fuel system if an
authorized Motorcraft fuel
filter is not used.