Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster 4 10 Warning and control lights Gauges 10 15 Entertainment Systems 18 AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo with CD CD changer 18 22 28 34 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 39 39 42 50 50 53 55 66 66 68 69 72 73 Lo
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing Customer Assistance The dispute settlement board Utilizing the mediation/arbitration Getting assistance outside the U.S.
Table of Contents Cleaning 184 Maintenance and Specifications 190 Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications Engine data Vehicle dimensions 191 192 195 198 205 224 225 226 228 228 Accessories 232 Index 235 All rights reserved.
Introduction The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.
Introduction BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in. SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage.
Introduction Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or baby seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag.
Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Window Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9
Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES F FUEL DOOR > H 60 E C 3 4 5 2 RPMx1000 100 6 1 20 180 MPH LOW COOLANT + 140 0 00000 20 – 60 0 0 0 0 80 40 km/h THEFT P R N D D 1 120 0 7 ABS ! P BRAKE CRUISE Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Instrument Cluster If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Note: The light will illuminate if vehicle refueling is conducted with the engine running. Never refuel vehicle with the engine running. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Instrument Cluster when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position). It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately. Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician.
Instrument Cluster Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Low coolant (if equipped) Illuminates when the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is low and more needs to be added.
Instrument Cluster Check transaxle Illuminates when a transaxle problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted. If this lamp remains on, have your vehicle serviced immediately. Turn signals Illuminates when the turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on. If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Door ajar Illuminates when any door is open (or not fully closed).
Instrument Cluster Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened. Park brake warning chime Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the transaxle is not in P (Park) or N (Neutral). The chime will shut off when the parking brake is disengaged.
Instrument Cluster This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
Instrument Cluster Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. 60 0 0 0 0 80 40 100 60 140 100 0 00000 20 20 180 MPH P Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control. km/h 120 R N D D 1 60 0 0 0 0 80 40 60 140 100 0 00000 20 20 180 MPH P km/h 120 R N D D1 Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Entertainment Systems AM/FM STEREO Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Turn control to raise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition.
Entertainment Systems Bass/treble adjust • The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. • The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output. Speaker balance/fade adjust • Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. • Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode.
Entertainment Systems AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio mode. Press the AM or FM control to enter radio mode. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. Pressing the AM or FM controls when the ignition is turned on will also enable the radio. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls.
Entertainment Systems Setting the clock To set the hour, press and hold the hour (H) control. When the desired hour appears, release the control. To set the minute, press and hold the minute (M) control. When the desired minute appears, release the control. Your vehicle is equipped with a special feature that allows you to access clock mode when the vehicle is not running. Press the H or M control to engage the clock at this time. Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode.
Entertainment Systems MACHT AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Turn control to raise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition.
Entertainment Systems Bass/treble adjust • The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. • The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output. Speaker balance/fade adjust • Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. • Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. Seek function The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode.
Entertainment Systems Scan function The scan function works in radio, tape or CD mode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode. Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.
Entertainment Systems Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3.
Entertainment Systems Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly. to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not • Press a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement. Tune adjust for CD mode • Press the to select the previous disc in the CD changer.
Entertainment Systems Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes. • In tape mode, radio play will continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE or REW control) or the beginning of the tape is reached. • In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three seconds results in a slow reverse. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast reverse. Fast forward The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes.
Entertainment Systems Compression adjust Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust. Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order. If equipped with the CD changer, the shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played. Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature.
Entertainment Systems Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Turn control to raise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition.
Entertainment Systems Seek function The seek function control works in radio or CD mode. Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band. Seek function in CD mode • Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you , the CD changer will replay that selection from the press beginning.
Entertainment Systems AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio, and CD modes (if equipped). Press the AM or FM control to enter into radio mode. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. Pressing the AM or FM controls when the ignition is turned on will also engage the radio. AM/FM select in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.
Entertainment Systems Setting the clock To set the hour, press and hold the hour (H) control. When the desired hour appears, release the control. To set the minute, press and hold the minute (M) control. When the desired minute appears, release the control. Your vehicle is equipped with a special feature that allows you to access clock mode when the vehicle is not running. Press the H or M control to engage the clock at this time. Tune disc adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode.
Entertainment Systems • To begin CD play, press the CD control. The first track of the first disc will begin playing. After that CD play will begin where it stopped last. • Press the CD control again to toggle between single CD mode and CD changer mode (if available). Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur. Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes.
Entertainment Systems CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED) Your CD changer is either located in the trunk, the console or the right side cargo area storage compartment. 1. Slide the door to access the CD changer magazine. 2. Press to eject the magazine. 3. Turn the magazine (A) over. 4. Using the disc holder release knob (C), pull the disc holder (B) out of the magazine.
Entertainment Systems A If you pull too hard on the disc holder, the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine while pressing on the lever (A). 5. Line up the CD with the groove of the disc holder. Ensure that the label on the CD faces downwards. 6. Press in on the disc holder until it locks securely into the magazine. If the disc holders are not fully locked into the magazine, the unit will not operate.
Entertainment Systems The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off. ONLY use the magazine supplied with the CD changer, other types will damage the unit. Keep the CD changer door closed. Coins and foreign objects will damage the CD player and void your audio system warranty. Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur.
Entertainment Systems CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed.
Entertainment Systems RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS Three factors can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km (24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength/volume relative to other stations. • Terrain.
Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) OFF R A/C MAX A/C Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. Mode Selector Control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.
Climate Controls The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except and . However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. • MAX A/C – Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle.
Climate Controls • (Defrost) – Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. Operating tips • In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in Defrost mode before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield.
Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions: 1. Select the position that distributes air through the Panel and Floor. 2. Set the temperature control to full heat. 3. Set the fan speed to full fan. 4. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows. 5. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
Climate Controls Turning the EATC on OUTSIDE TEMP OFF MAX F R A/C AUTO TEMP Press AUTO, any of the override controls or the fan speed control. The EATC will only operate when the vehicle is running. Turning the EATC system off Press OFF. The outside temperature function will continue to operate until the ignition is turned off. OUTSIDE TEMP OFF MAX A/C AUTO TEMP Automatic operation Press AUTO and select the desired temperature.
Climate Controls Temperature selection The display window indicates the selected temperature, function (AUTO or one of the override controls) and manual control of fan speed ( ) if automatic fan speed is not desired. AUTO F FAN • • • To control the temperature, select any temperature between 18°C (65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressing the temperature control.
Climate Controls Fan speed ( ) When AUTO is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing conditions. You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed manually, press the fan control or the steering wheel fan speed control (if equipped) to cancel automatic fan speed operation. Press the control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. Press the steering wheel control (if equipped) up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed.
Climate Controls However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. • F - Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
Climate Controls • OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Displaying outside temperature OUTSIDE Press OUTSIDE TEMP to display TEMP OFF the outside air temperature. It will be displayed until OUTSIDE TEMP MAX A/C is pressed again or until any other control is pressed.
Climate Controls • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been “aired out”, operate the climate control system as desired. • Do not place objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the rear seats.
Climate Controls CABIN AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cabin air filter. This particulate air filtration system is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle.
Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to turn on the headlamps. A Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a fixed period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
Lights High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Move the control up and down to adjust the intensity of the panel lighting. Operates only when the lights are switched on. Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
Lights AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by a qualified service technician. Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it. • (1) Eight feet • (2) Center height of lamp to ground • (3) Twenty five feet • (4) Horizontal reference line 2.
Lights To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp. Using a 4 mm wrench, turn the adjuster either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to adjust up). The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Lights The dome lamp will stay on if the control is moved to the passenger side position. When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will only come on when a door is opened. If the control is moved to the driver’s side position, the lamp will not come on at all. • ON: The dome light will stay on. • DOOR: The dome light will only come on if a door is opened. • OFF: The lamp will not come on at all.
Lights Rear dome lamp (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened with the control in the middle position. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF. • the lamp control is moved to the passenger side position. With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.
Lights Function Number of bulbs Front park/turn lamp 2 Headlamp 2 Trade n umber 3457 AK (amber) 9007 QL (9007 LL optional) 3057K Tail lamp/brake/turn lamp 2 Tail lamp/brake lamp 2 3057K (wagon) Rear turn lamp (wagon) 2 3456K Backup lamp 2 921 Backup lamp (wagon) 2 3156 License plate lamp 2 168 High-mount brake lamp 2 912 (wagon) High-mount brake lamp Must replace the hi-mount brake lamp (sedan) assembly Rear side marker lamp 2 194 (wagon) Cargo lamp (wagon) 1 578 Dome lamp 1 578 Dome/map lamp 3 578 D
Lights Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position. 2. Remove the bolt from the headlamp housing. 3. At the back of the headlamp, pry up and remove the two retainer pins to release the headlamp assembly from the vehicle and pull headlamp forward. 4. Remove the protective dust shield from the housing by turning the dust shield counterclockwise (when viewed from the rear).
Lights 5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward. 6. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it counterclockwise. 7. Remove the old bulb from the lamp assembly by pulling it straight out of the lamp assembly. To install the new bulb: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. 1.
Lights 2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring by rotating clockwise until it snaps into place. 3. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb. 4. Install the protective dust shield and lock the shield by rotating it clockwise until it locks into position. 5. Carefully position the headlamp assembly onto the vehicle. 6. Hold the headlamp assembly snugly against the vehicle and install the retainer pins straight down to lock the lamp into place. 7.
Lights 5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise. 7. Carefully position the headlamp assembly onto the vehicle. 8. Hold the headlamp assembly snugly against the vehicle and install the retainer pins straight down to lock the lamp into place. 9. Before reinstalling the bolt, make sure the retainer pins are fully seated, and install bolt on headlamp housing. 10.
Lights Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs — Wagon only 1. Open liftgate. 2. Remove two screw covers, screws and handle from liftgate. 3. Remove two screws and the lower trim panel from the liftgate. 4. Remove the upper trim panel. 5. Remove the rubber plug from the lower access hole in the upper portion of the liftgate. 6. Remove four nuts from the lamp assembly.
Lights 7. Carefully lift the lamp assembly away from the liftgate. 8. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise and pulling it out from the lamp assembly. 9. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 10. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
Lights 3. On the underside of the spoiler, remove the two decorative screw covers (on the LED module). 4. Remove the two screws that are holding the LED module in place. 5. Remove the wiring harness grommet and disengage the electrical connector. 6. Replace the LED module. 7. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs Wagon 1. Remove screw and the license plate lamp assembly from liftgate. 2. Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise.
Lights Sedan 1. Remove two screws, grommets and the license plate lamp assembly from the trunk lid. 2. Carefully pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 3. Install the lamp assembly on trunk lid with two grommets, ensuring the grommets are pushed all the way in to the trunk lid and secure with two screws. Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs Sedan The tail lamp, brake lamp, turn signal lamp and backup lamp bulbs are located in the same portion of the tail lamp assembly.
Lights 4. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise. 7. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle with three nut and washer assemblies ensuring the washers on the nuts are flush with the body to prevent water from entering the trunk. 8.
Driver Controls WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or high speed position. The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. Push the control on the end of the stalk to activate washer. Push and hold for a longer wash cycle. The washer will automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use.
Driver Controls Press the washer control to activate the rear washer. The wiper will come on when the washer control is pressed, if it is not already on. Windshield wiper blades Check the wiper blades for wear at least twice a year or when they seem less effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Driver Controls TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control toward you to move the steering wheel up or down. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then release the control. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) To turn on the visor mirror lamps, lift the mirror cover. Adjust the amount of light by sliding the control. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only.
Driver Controls Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the power point. POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. AUTO • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open. AUTO One touch down • Press AUTO completely down to the second detent. The driver’s window will open fully. Depress up to stop window operation.
Driver Controls Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. To lock out all the window controls except for the driver’s press the left side of the control. Press the right side to restore the window controls. Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened.
Driver Controls If highly magnetized items (such as magnetic mount antennas) are placed very near the compass the display will change to “C” for 15 seconds, then display all segments until the magnetized item is removed. If a “C” is displayed, refer to Compass calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps.
Driver Controls Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Press and hold the COMP side of the control for approximately six seconds until “C” appears in the mirror display. 3. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles or on your everyday routine until the display reads a direction. 4. The compass is now calibrated. NW COMP MIRROR Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors: 1.
Driver Controls Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Driver Controls Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. OFF ON To set a speed • Press SET+. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).
Driver Controls To set a higher set speed • Press and hold SET +. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or • Press and release SET + to operate the Tap-Up function. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press and release SET +. You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage.
Driver Controls Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed. OFF ON To return to a previously set speed • Press RES. For RES to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). Indicator light This light comes on when either the CRUISE SET or RES controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
Driver Controls • Compact disc changer (if equipped) • Tissue holder • Rear A/C vent • Rear ashtray (see your Ford, Lincoln Mercury dealer to obtain rear ashtray Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. If your vehicle is equipped with the column shift and a bench seat, it has a center console in the center front seating position. The center console has similar features as the full console.
Driver Controls You will need a pocket adapter that is compatible with your cellphone. The adapter will plug into the center console. To order your phone specific Pocket Adapter Kit, which includes the pocket adapter, Owner’s manual and Audio Guide, call 1(888) 801–2355 or visit Cellport at www.cellport.com/pockets. Distribution is provided by: Cellport Systems 4999 Pearl East Circle, Suite 300 Boulder, Colorado 80301 To install your pocket adapter, refer to your Cellport Owner’s Manual.
Driver Controls TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY) You can open and close the liftgate and the liftgate window from outside the vehicle. It cannot be opened from inside the cargo area. • To open the liftgate window, unlock the liftgate (with the key, the power door locks or the remote entry key fob) and push the key lock cylinder.
Driver Controls CARGO AREA FEATURES Storage compartment Your vehicle comes equipped with a storage compartment in the floor of the cargo area. An additional compartment is in the rear trim panel on the right. Always put the load you are carrying as far forward as possible. Cargo net (if equipped) (Wagon) The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided. Do not put more than 22 kg (50 lbs.) in the net.
Driver Controls Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision. The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed. Rewinding the shade With extended use, the cargo shade may lose its spring tension. If this occurs, the shade must be manually rewound. This is a two-person operation. 1.
Driver Controls The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed. Cargo utility hooks (Sedan) The utility hooks located in side the trunk can be used to attach a cargo net to secure lightweight objects or hang small items on. Do not hang more than 12 kg (20 lbs) on the hooks. The hooks are not designed to restrain objects during a collision. LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) The rear cross-bar can be adjusted to fit the item being carried. The front cross-bar does not move.
Locks and Security KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLocky Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control to unlock or lock all doors. Childproof door locks When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.
Locks and Security To open the luggage compartment door (lid) from within the luggage compartment, pull the illuminated “T” shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid. The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. The “T” shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps.
Locks and Security Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors, trunk and liftgate without a key. The remote entry features only operate with the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the ignition in the, ACC, OFF or ON positions.
Locks and Security Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON. Panic alarm will only operate with the ignition in the OFF position. Unlocking the liftgate/trunk Press the control to unlock the liftgate/trunk. Replacing the battery The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent.
Locks and Security 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the same orientation. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit. 3. Snap the two halves back together. Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement.
Locks and Security • Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any button on a transmitter. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that the remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.) • Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that each remote transmitter has been programmed.
Locks and Security Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps There are 2 methods to enable/disable this feature. One through your dealer and the second with a power door lock sequence using the following instructions: 1. Turn the ignition key to RUN, then press the power door UNLOCK control button 3 times. 2. Turn the ignition key to OFF, then press the power door UNLOCK control button 3 times. 3. Turn the ignition key to RUN, within five seconds press the power door UNLOCK control button 2 times.
Locks and Security Programming your own personal entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press the 1/2 control within five seconds of step 1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code. Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one. The power door locks should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm your personal code is accepted. Do not set a code that includes three of the same number or presents them in sequential order.
Locks and Security 1. To unlock the driver’s door, enter one of the two codes. After pressing the fifth number, the driver’s door unlocks. 2. To unlock the passenger’s door(s) and liftgate (wagon), press the 3/4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 control within five seconds of unlocking the driver’s door. 3. To unlock the trunk or liftgate (wagon), enter the five-digit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 factory-set code, then press the 5/6 control within five seconds.
Locks and Security Pressing the power door UNLOCK control button again will toggle the Autolock/Relock states. • Turn ignition to OFF to exit. SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Locks and Security dealership. Your dealership can program your key or you can “do it yourself.” Refer to Programming spare keys.
Locks and Security Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the 4 ignition and turn the ignition from 3 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition 5 in 4 (ON) for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 2 (LOCK) and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 1 3.
Locks and Security The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the ignition. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system: • Press the remote entry lock control (doors opened or closed). • Press 7/8 and 9/0 controls on the keyless entry pad at the same time to lock the doors (doors opened or closed). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock the doors.
Locks and Security If the doors/hood or liftgate (wagon) are not closed and you press the remote entry transmitter twice to confirm the doors are locked, the horn will chirp twice to warn you that a door/hood or liftgate (wagon) is still open. Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter. • Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • Unlock the doors or liftgate with a key.
Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle’s seats are equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints.
Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision.
Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision.
Seating and Safety Restraints REAR SEATS 2nd seat/split-folding rear seat (if equipped) One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space. To lower the seatback(s) from inside the vehicle, pull tab to release seat back and then fold seatback down. When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear the seat latch into place. 3rd seat (wagon only) The third seat faces the rear of the vehicle. For height and weight limits, see the label on the seat cushion.
Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Lift the remote latch release on the left side of the compartment and fold the remaining floor panel until it latches. Make sure the seatback is locked in the upright position. To close the seat, make sure the safety belts are properly stowed, then lift the remote latch release and push the seat down until it latches. Pull up on the handle and push the floor panel into place.
Seating and Safety Restraints How does the personal safety system work? The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM).
Seating and Safety Restraints safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety Belt section in this chapter. Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during a collision. This maximizes the effectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the air bag to improve protection.
Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.
Seating and Safety Restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.
Seating and Safety Restraints Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.
Seating and Safety Restraints • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision.
Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate only when the safety belts are fastened during certain frontal or near-frontal collisions with sufficient longitudinal deceleration.
Seating and Safety Restraints Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height, pull the control down and slide the height adjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.
Seating and Safety Restraints Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips. Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use.
Seating and Safety Restraints grasp the tongue so that it is parallel to the webbing and slide the tongue upward. Provide enough length so that the tongue can reach the buckle. To fasten the belt, pull the combination lap and shoulder belt from the retractor so that the shoulder belt portion of the safety belt crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If the belt is twisted, remove the twist.
Seating and Safety Restraints Conditions of operation If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position... Then... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off. The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...
Seating and Safety Restraints The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... “Crashes are rare events” “I’m not going far” “Belts are uncomfortable” “I was in a hurry” “Seat belts don’t work” “Traffic is light” “Belts wrinkle my clothes” “The people I’m with don’t wear belts” Consider... 36 700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers.
Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... “I have an air bag” “I’d rather be thrown clear” Consider... Air bags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”. Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt Minder chime.
Seating and Safety Restraints To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2 minutes) • Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. 3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled.
Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label.
Seating and Safety Restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM – + 100 0 0 0 0 F FUEL DOOR > 3 140 60 H C LOW COOLANT 4 5 2 RPMx1000 0 00000 E 6 1 20 180 km/h THEFT P R N D 2 1 0 7 ABS ! P BRAKE CRUISE H AM FM VOL PUSH ON A CST- BASS TREB M BAL SEEK SET+ OFF TUNE DISC 1-6 EJ TAPE REW FF SIDE 1-2 1 2 3 4 CD COMP SHUFFLE 5 6 FADE SCAN ON OFF R RES A/C MAX A/C Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information
Seating and Safety Restraints The air bag supplemental restraints are an integral part of the Personal Safety System. They are designed to be deployed in cases where the Personal Safety System has determined the occupant conditions and crash severity are appropriate to activate these devices. Refer to the Personal Safety System section in this chapter.
Seating and Safety Restraints Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position.
Seating and Safety Restraints How do the air bag supplemental restraints work? The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag.
Seating and Safety Restraints A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light for front and side air bag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.
Seating and Safety Restraints How does the side air bag system work? The side air bag system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon bag (air bag) with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks. • A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front air bags. • Two crash sensors located under the outboard side of the front seats, attached to the floor.
Seating and Safety Restraints Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again. The side air bag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle service manual. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Seating and Safety Restraints Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use. When possible, always place children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat.
Seating and Safety Restraints Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions: • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are back
Seating and Safety Restraints The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center of the shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips, never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’s head hitting a hard surface in a collision.
Seating and Safety Restraints When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
Seating and Safety Restraints 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
Seating and Safety Restraints 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out and a click is heard. 6. Allow the belt to retract.
Seating and Safety Restraints 8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than one inch of movement for proper installation. 10.
Seating and Safety Restraints The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as described below. The tether anchors in your vehicle are located under a cover marked with the tether anchor symbol (shown with title). The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown.
Seating and Safety Restraints 5. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 6. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat. 7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Seating and Safety Restraints Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back. The LATCH anchors are below the locator symbols on the seat back.
Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 3 accessories such as the radio to 2 operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift 4 1 lever and allows key removal. 5 3. OFF, shuts off the engine without locking the steering wheel. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed.
Driving Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions.
Driving 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. 5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). If there is difficulty in turning the key, firmly rotate the steering wheel left and right until the key turns freely.
Driving Starting the engine Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 1. Turn the key to 5 (START) 3 without pressing the accelerator 2 pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to 4 4 (ON). 1 2. If the temperature is above –12° 5 C (10° F) and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. 3.
Driving If you should experience cold weather starting problems on (Ed85) ethanol, and neither an alternative brand of (Ed85) ethanol nor an engine block heater is available, the addition of unleaded gasoline to your tank will improve cold starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to operate on (Ed85) ethanol alone, unleaded gasoline alone, or any mixture of the two. If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions 1. Press the accelerator pedal 1/3 to 1/2 way to floor and hold. 2.
Driving Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: • the vehicle is raised for service. • the sound of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in a collision. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Driving Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) On vehicles equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a noise from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events. Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system. The ABS performs a self-check after you start the engine and begin to drive away.
Driving With the ABS light on, the anti-lock ! P brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the BRAKE brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle serviced immediately.) Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops.
Driving Pull the release lever to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. Park brake warning chime Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the transaxle is not in P (Park) or N (Neutral). The chime will shut off when the parking brake is disengaged. TRACTION CONTROLY (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional Traction Controly system.
Driving During Traction Controly operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not “rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior. The Traction Controly on/off switch, located on the right side of the instrument cluster, illuminates O OFF when the system is turned F T/C OFF.
Driving • High crosswinds • Wheels out of alignment • Loose or worn suspension components AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1.
Driving Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transaxle may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transaxle and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
Driving If your vehicle is equipped with a console mounted gearshift, you must press the thumb button on the side of the gearshift lever to move the gearshift lever from P (Park). To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move the gearshift lever out of P (Park). Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from P (Park) to another position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
Driving R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
Driving (Overdrive) The (Overdrive) position is the normal driving position for an automatic overdrive transaxle. P R N D D 1 (Overdrive) When in the position, the transaxle works the same way as when in D (Drive). However, when your vehicle cruises at a constant speed for any length of time, the transaxle shifts into a fourth gear (Overdrive) and allows the torque converter to lock-up. Overdrive will increase your fuel economy when you travel at cruising speeds.
Driving 1 (First) Use 1 (First) for when added engine braking is desired when descending steep hills. The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper gear to ascend any grade without any need to shift to 1 (First). P R N D D 1 Do not go faster than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in this gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) to overdrive at any time. When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake.
Driving internal transmission damage. Have the fluid checked and, if water is found, replace the fluid. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include occupants or aftermarket equipment. • Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment.
Driving Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. The Safety Certification Label, found on the driver’s door pillar, lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations.
Driving The amount of weight that you can tow depends on the type of engine in your vehicle. See the following charts: 3.0L 2-Valve Vulcan Engine Passenger Luggage Load - Max Trailer Load - #/kg kg (lbs.) Wt.- kg (lbs.) (lbs.
Driving Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Driving Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Ensure that you turn off your speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist in transaxle cooling. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
Driving RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle). These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication. All Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
Roadside Emergencies GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles.
Roadside Emergencies Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call 1–800–665–2006.
Roadside Emergencies If your vehicle is a sedan, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located on the right side of the trunk behind the trunk liner. If your vehicle is a wagon, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located behind the service panel on the right side of the cargo area. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3.
Roadside Emergencies FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within 15 the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
Roadside Emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. 33 37 41 32 36 40 35 39 PULL TAB TO RELEASE 38 42 14 18 22 26 30 13 17 21 25 29 11 15 19 23 27 9 12 16 20 24 28 10 8 6 5 7 4 3 2 1 S E E OW NE RS MA N U AL CONS UL TE R L A GU ID E To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. The fuses are coded as follows.
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/relay location 13 14 15 16 Fuse amp rating 20A — 30A 15A 17 15A 18 19 20 21 22 — — — — 20A 23 24 25 26 10A 15A 2A 10A 27 10A 28 10A 29 15A 30 15A 31 — Passenger compartment fuse panel description Power point Not used Front wiper motor Flasher and GEM power, Integrated control panel (ICP) power, RCC memory, Cluster Stop lamp, Speed control deactivating switch Not used Not used Not used Not used Deck lid release solenoid, Lock/unlock relays Air bag module, PATS tran
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/relay location 32 Fuse amp rating 10A 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 — — — 15A 15A 5A — — — — Passenger compartment fuse panel description ABS, DRL relay coil, Speed control actuator, Traction control switch, AC heater selector switch, Blend door actuator, Brake shift interlock, Rear defroster relay coil Not used Not used Not used Turn signals, Back-up lamps Transmission position switch GEM park neutral switch Not used Not used Not used Not used Power distribution box The power
Roadside Emergencies To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 32 31 33 30 25 29 24 14 13 28 27 26 23 12 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 8 10 7 6 5 9 2 4 1 3 If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/relay location 15 Fuse amp rating 20A* 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20A* 20A* 20A* 15A* — 15 A* 10A* 23 24 25 26 27 28 — — — 10A* 5A* 15A* Power distribution box description Anti-lock brake module valve solenoid Fuel pump relay Cell port Cigar lighter Right headlamp Not used Left headlamp A/C clutch relay, PCM keep alive power Starter motor relay Fan relay Wiper speed relay Alternator Rear control unit, Antenna HEGO sensor transmission shift solenoid, Canister vent, A/C clutch relay
Roadside Emergencies Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
Roadside Emergencies To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park), turn engine OFF, block the diagonally opposite wheel, then remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench.
Roadside Emergencies 3. If equipped with a wheel cover that’s bolted on, loosen the five plastic nuts with the lug nut wrench. 4. Remove the center ornament or wheel cover from the wheel with the tapered end of the wheel lug nut wrench that came with your vehicle. Insert and twist the handle, then pry against the wheel. 5. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 6.
Roadside Emergencies 10. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. 1 3 4 5 2 11. Return the flat tire, jack and lug wrench to their proper storage locations. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. 12. Unblock the wheels. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage.
Roadside Emergencies Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation. 1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2.
Roadside Emergencies + + – – 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. + + – – 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery.
Roadside Emergencies + + – – 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable. Make the connection to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. 5.
Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables + + – – Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. + + – – 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’s battery.
Roadside Emergencies + + – – 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’s battery. + + – – 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.
Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
Customer Assistance GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships to service your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the Ford dealer where your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs are needed. However, you may also take your vehicle to another Ford Motor Company or Ford of Canada dealership authorized for warranty repairs.
Customer Assistance Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www.ford.ca If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P.
Customer Assistance In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state created rights or other rights which are independent of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws.
Customer Assistance The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures and/or to discontinue this service without notice and without incurring obligations per applicable state law.
Customer Assistance What the Board needs To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application form. Some states will require you to use certified mail, with return receipt requested. Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined to be eligible, you will receive an acknowledgment indicating: • The file number assigned to your application. • The toll-free phone number of the DSB’s independent administrator.
Customer Assistance Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date that all requested information is received by the Board. Since the Board generally meets once a month, it may take longer for the Board to consider some cases. After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board’s decision.
Customer Assistance environment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the parties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolve disputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair, and final; the arbitrator’s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada. CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces. For more information, without charge or obligation, call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1-800-207-0685. GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S.
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Customer Assistance 2. Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity (a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 3.
Cleaning WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral Ph shampoo, such as Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Never wash a vehicle that is “hot to the touch” or during exposure to strong, direct sunlight. • Always use a clean sponge or carwash mitt with plenty of water for best results.
Cleaning PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) to your dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using the products.
Cleaning • 3.0L Vulcan engine • 3.0L Duratec engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Detail Wash (ZC-3–A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal (B7A-19520–AA).
Cleaning WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wiper does not wipe properly, substances on the windshield, rear window or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other organic contamination.
Cleaning INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (E8AZ-19523–AA). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). • Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution.
Cleaning WOOD-TONE TRIM • Clean the area with a damp cloth, then dry by wiping with a dry, soft, clean cloth. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish. FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes.
Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide to find out which parts and services are covered.
Maintenance and Specifications Working with the engine off 1. Set the parking brake, and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in (P) park. 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 1. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Air filter assembly 4. Battery 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9.
Maintenance and Specifications 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 1. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Air filter assembly 4. Battery 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Engine oil filler cap 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9.
Maintenance and Specifications WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for fuel. The reservoir is highlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluid to fill the reservoir. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all the way. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification ESR-M17P5–A. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter.
Maintenance and Specifications Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate (if equipped) The opening for the reservoir is located on the passenger side under the tail lamp. Refill this reservoir with the same fluid you use for your windshield. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2.
Maintenance and Specifications 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the add 1QT and FULL marks or between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the add 1QT or MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the 1QT-FULL or the MIN-MAX range (depending on application).
Maintenance and Specifications Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the MAX mark or the letter F in FULL on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4.
Maintenance and Specifications that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service.
Maintenance and Specifications When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Maintenance and Specifications R TU LE AD RE N • Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. RECYCLE ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide.
Maintenance and Specifications When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “cold fill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter.
Maintenance and Specifications Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1.
Maintenance and Specifications For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the “cold full” level.
Maintenance and Specifications Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored). However, not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A. Use of such coolant may harm the engine and cooling system components.
Maintenance and Specifications • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage.
Maintenance and Specifications Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before fueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuels such as gasoline and ethanol are highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed, call a physician immediately, even if no symptoms are immediately apparent.
Maintenance and Specifications and sugar cane. When ethanol is used in the making of motor fuels, a small amount of a bad tasting chemical is added to discourage beverage use. The resulting fuel is called Ed100 meaning 100% pure ethanol diluted by 2% to 5% gasoline as the “denaturant.” Fuel ethanol (summer blendd) is then made by adding 15% more unleaded gasoline.
Maintenance and Specifications • DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position. Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off feature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the filler pipe. 5.
Maintenance and Specifications Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. If your vehicle is a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), use only UNLEADED FUEL and (E85) ETHANOL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel system components.
Maintenance and Specifications Fuel quality Many of the world’s automakers issued the World-wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. In Canada, look for fuels that display the Auto Makers’ Choicey logo.
Maintenance and Specifications Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. indicator may come on.
Maintenance and Specifications Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty.
Maintenance and Specifications 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel economy under current driving conditions.
Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Maintenance and Specifications applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly: • Use only unleaded fuel (or E85, if equipped with the 3.0L FFV V6 engine). • Avoid running out of fuel. • Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds. • Have the items listed in your scheduled maintenance guide performed according to the specified schedule.
Maintenance and Specifications Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of the on-board diagnostics system. If your indicator is on, refer to the description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluster chapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with indicator on.
Maintenance and Specifications 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range. MAX MIN Note: The 3.
Maintenance and Specifications BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. If necessary, add brake fluid from a clean un-opened container until MAX the level reaches MAX. Do not fill above this line. 4.
Maintenance and Specifications However, the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not working properly, i.e., if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up (approximately 30 km [20 miles]).
Maintenance and Specifications High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transaxle failure. An DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used.
Maintenance and Specifications space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
Maintenance and Specifications The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
Maintenance and Specifications Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification or Tire Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label.
Maintenance and Specifications Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only cable type chains offered by Ford as an accessory or equivalent. SAE class “S” or other conventional link type chains may cause damage to the vehicle’s wheel house and/or body. • Install cable chains securely, verifying that the cables do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables rub or bang against your vehicle, stop and re-tighten the cables.
Maintenance and Specifications 3 If a spark plug is to be removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Engine coolant1 Engine oil (includes filter change) Ford Part Application Name Motorcraft All High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft 3.
Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Automatic transaxle 4F50N Automatic transaxle AX4S Windshield washer fluid Front Windshield washer fluid Rear Ford Part Name Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate Application Capacity 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L V6 Duratec engine 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 12.8L (13.5 quarts) 12.7L (13.4 quarts) 11.6L (12.2 quarts) All 2.8L (94.7 oz.) Wagon 1.8L (60.9 oz.
Maintenance and Specifications Ford Part Name or equivalent Lock cylinders Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft Automatic transaxle (AX4S MERCONtV ATF and 4F50N 1) Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Constant CV Joint Grease velocity joints (High Temp.
Maintenance and Specifications Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as MERCONt and MERCONt V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONt type fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that require the MERCONt V type fluid. MERCONt and MERCONt V type fluids are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONt and MERCONt V.
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Maintenance and Specifications 4 1 IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver’s side.
Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8.
Accessories FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle.
Accessories Travel equipment Electrochromic inside mirror with compass Electrochromic inside mirror with compass and temperature Emergency kit Factory luggage rack adaptors First aid kit Framed luggage carrier Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Soft luggage cover Speed control Track rider bars Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Car covers Cargo liner Carpet floor mats Door edge guards Flat splash guards Front end covers (full) Locking gas cap Molded splash guard
Accessories For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight information.
Index A ABS (see Brakes) .....................140 Accessory delay ..........................70 Air bag supplemental restraint system ........................117–118, 121 and child safety seats ............119 description ......................118, 121 disposal ....................................123 driver air bag ..........117, 120, 122 indicator light ...................12, 120 operation .................117, 120, 122 passenger air bag ...117, 120, 122 side air bag ..............................
Index attaching with tether straps ..130 in front seat ............................127 in rear seat ......................127, 130 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............185 exterior ....................................188 instrument panel ....................187 interior .............................187–188 plastic parts ............................186 washing ....................................184 waxing .....................................184 wheels .....................................
Index Engine oil ..................................195 checking and adding ..............195 dipstick ....................................195 filter, specifications ........197, 224 recommendations ...................197 refill capacities ........................225 specifications ..................226, 228 Exhaust fumes ..........................138 F Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....205 Floor mats ...................................78 Fluid capacities .........................225 Fuel .....................
Index I Ignition ...............................134, 228 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................126 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................216 Instrument panel cleaning ...................................187 cluster ........................................10 lighting up panel and interior .51 J Jack ............................................164 positioning ...............................164 storage .....................................
Index automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................70 heated ........................................73 side view mirrors (power) .......72 Moon roof ....................................76 Motorcraft parts ................211, 224 O Octane rating ............................209 Odometer .....................................17 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................195 Overdrive ...................................145 P Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ....................
Index Spark plugs, specifications .....................224, 228 Specification chart, lubricants ...........................226, 228 Speed control ..............................73 Speedometer ...............................16 Starting your vehicle .......134–135, 137 jump starting ..........................168 Steering wheel controls ................................68, 73 tilting .........................................68 T Tachometer .................................17 Tires ...........................
