FORD 2003 Explorer Sport Trac v.4 - Manual (Page 187)

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
87.
• Do not use fuel containing
methanol.
• Do not use fuel or fuel additives with metal compounds.
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.
87
(R+M)/2 METHOD
2003 P207 Explorer Sport Trac (p27)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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