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Brakes and Traction Control: Service Precautions

WARNING: USE OF ANY OTHER THAN THE APPROVED DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO BRAKE COMPONENTS AND WILL RENDER THE BRAKES INOPERATIVE.

NOTE: Always check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir before performing the test procedures.

If the brake fluid level is not at the MAX line on the brake master cylinder reservoir, add High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-A or equivalent brake fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A, DOT 3.