1997 Ford Taurus Flex Fuel Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 3

Introduction ABOUT THE WARRANTIES The normal vehicle warranties will apply to your flexible-fuel vehicle. For further information, refer to your Warranty Information Booklet. Specified maintenance procedures must be followed. repairs must be made by trained personnel. It is important that your flexible fuel vehicle be properly maintained by Ford flexible fuel trained personnel. If a problem occurs, it is important that properly trained personnel diagnose the cause. If the problem relates to the fuel system, proper part replacement is imperative to keep your vehicle operating at normal performance. Flexible fuel components and standard fuel components are not interchangeable and if your vehicle is not serviced in accordance with flexible fuel vehicle procedures, damage may occur and your warranty may be invalidated. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION Do not swallow fuel of any kind. Fuels such as gasoline, methanol, ethanol and mixtures of these fuels are highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury. Swallowing methanol can also cause blindness. IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. from a physician to treat anyone who has swallowed fuel. Be aware, if fuel is swallowed, onset of serious health effects may be delayed 12-24 hours. Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases, excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury. 3