Just acquired a '95 GL, 108K miles, 2.0L manual transmission.

Can someone give me a quick orientation?

Where are the best parts sources? (Ford dealer?)

What is a good repair manual (other than Haynes)

Where can I assess TSB's and Recal Notices?

Are you guys using synthetic Fluids? (Mobil 1 oil, Castrol or Valvoline DOT 4, DEX-COOL, etc.)

And some specific questions:

1. My driver of this car needs pedal "lifts" She is all of 5'1" and cannot fully depress the clutch with the seat positioned at a comfortable setting. She needs about 3-4" of "lift" on the pedal. Is there anything like this out there?

2. How can I access the clutch cable grommet so I can put it back into the firewall? Someone pushed it inside the car?

3. What are you all using for splash guards? Is there a brand/model which fits better than others?


'95 GL, 108K, stock
(newly acquired & totally unfamiliar)