Ford Vehicle Manual page 228

General Maintenance Information
Vehicle System
Engine Air Induction System
Exhaust System
Engine Cooling System
MAINTENANCE
Instructions for maintenance and service of the noise control system
have been included in the Required Maintenance Services and in the
General Maintenance Checklist. To further help minimize noise emissions
degradation throughout the life of the vehicle, Ford Motor Company
recommends that this vehicle should be operated in the manner
described within the Owner Guide. Caution should be exercised by the
owner when installing replacement parts to be sure that a tampering act
(as outlined above) is not committed. Note any inspection and service
performed in the Maintenance Record.
EMISSIONS INFORMATION LABEL
Emissions information appears on the Important Engine Information
Decal located on or near the engine.
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Acts
Removal of the air duct, silencer,
air cleaner, and/or air cleaner
element and baffle in air cleaner;
re-indexing of air cleaner.
Removal or rendering inoperative
exhaust system components
including the catalytic converter -
muffler assembly, inlet pipe, outlet
pipe, resonator and flexpipe.
Rotation of horizontal exhaust
system directional outlet pipe to
cause the exhaust to be emitted in
a direction other than downward.
Removal or rendering inoperative
the fan clutch. Removal or
modification of the fan shroud.
Replacing a fixed fan with a fan of
increased diameter, different
number of blades or different pitch
width.