Ford 1996 Escort Page 3 Manual Download

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Table of Contents

Introductory Information

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Safety Restraints

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Starting Your Escort

.................................... 105

Warning Lights and Gauges

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Instrument Panel Controls

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Steering Column Controls

........................ 159

Features

.......................................................... 169

Electronic Sound Systems

......................... 197

Driving Your Escort

.................................... 223

Roadside Emergencies

................................ 243

Customer Assistance

................................... 259

Reporting Safety Defects

...................... 266

Accessories

.................................................... 271

Servicing Your Escort

................................. 279

Quick Index

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Index

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Service Station Information

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Summary of Contents for 1996 Escort

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Page 3: ...uges 117 Instrument Panel Controls 135 Steering Column Controls 159 Features 169 Electronic Sound Systems 197 Driving Your Escort 223 Roadside Emergencies 243 Customer Assistance 259 Reporting Safety...

Page 4: ...products and services must be our number one priority You are the focus of everything we do Our work must be done with you in mind providing better products and services than our competition Continuou...

Page 5: ...vehicle talk to your dealer This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing Ford may discontinue models or change sp...

Page 6: ...search in the alphabetical listing for the word that best describes the information you need If the word you chose is not listed think of other related words and look them up We have designed the Ind...

Page 7: ...Module that limits engine and or vehicle speeds with a cut out mode to promote durability Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle in the U S you can buy a Ford Extended Service...

Page 8: ...ps Because your vehicle has new brake linings you should take these steps Watch traffic carefully so that you can anticipate when to stop Begin braking well in advance Apply the brakes gradually The b...

Page 9: ...le is exposed to chemical industrial fallout Paint damage resulting from fallout is not related to a defect in paint materials or workmanship and therefore is not covered by warranty Ford however beli...

Page 10: ...cle s exterior trim parts are plastic Clean with a tar and road oil remover if necessary Use a vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning Do not clean plastic parts with thinners solvents or petroleum based c...

Page 11: ...est the knees are straight forward To help you remember to fasten your safety belt a warning light may come on and a chime may sound See Safety belt warning light chime in the Warning Lights and Gauge...

Page 12: ...wing it around the neck over the inside shoulder Never use a single belt for more than one person or across more than one seating position Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety b...

Page 13: ...y in a collision RWARNING Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to lessen the risk of the door coming open in a collision Motorized Shoulder Belt Passive Restraint System Not available on Cana...

Page 14: ...close the door Check to be sure the shoulder belt is latched to the emergency release buckle 2 If it is not latched pull the shoulder belt from the retractor and buckle it to the emergency release buc...

Page 15: ...he belt does not lie flat against you or the belt has a twist in it at the retractor unlatch the belt at the buckle remove twist and relatch the belt into the buckle The shoulder belt sliding along it...

Page 16: ...14 The shoulder belt in the locked position The shoulder belt in the locked position...

Page 17: ...to the emergency release buckles refer to the section titled What To Do If Your Shoulder Belt Does Not Engage Properly before driving the vehicle Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Nev...

Page 18: ...your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Important For Your Safety Before driving your vehicle read the label on the back of the sun visor or on the headliner above the driv...

Page 19: ...override access panel What To Do If Your Shoulder Belt Does Not Engage Properly If your shoulder belt does not move all the way across to the locked position on the B pillar follow these steps 1 Make...

Page 20: ...o the LOCK position and then release the shoulder belt from the buckle 6 Remove the access cap located in the lower portion of the trim panel rearward of the front door opening 7 Pull the electrical w...

Page 21: ...19 Moving the shoulder belt manually 2 door model...

Page 22: ...20 Moving the shoulder belt manually 4 door model...

Page 23: ...fied technician as soon as possible Manual Front Lap Belts U S vehicles equipped with motorized passive restraint You should always wear the lap belt in addition to the shoulder belt RWARNING The lap...

Page 24: ...lt Front passenger safety belts with dual locking mode retractors can also be locked to tightly secure a child safety seat Refer to the section Front Passenger Lap Belt Retractor U S vehicles equipped...

Page 25: ...23 The lap belt fastened The lap and shoulder belts in place...

Page 26: ...nd the lap belt has the following label Seat belt label The retractor modes function as follows Vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode In this operating mode the lap belt retractor will allow the oc...

Page 27: ...rom the emergency locking mode perform the following steps 1 Buckle the lap belt 2 Grasp the lap belt below the child seat label Pull upward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard At...

Page 28: ...d a warning light in the instrument panel lights up and remains on the warning chime sounds for about five 5 seconds To insert the tongue back into the shoulder belt buckle push it in until you hear a...

Page 29: ...sible If the fuel pump shut off switch is not the cause for the shoulder belt not moving have the system serviced by a qualified technician as soon as possible RWARNING If the shoulder belt is release...

Page 30: ...cross your shoulder and chest and insert the tongue into the proper buckle on your seat until you hear a snap and feel it lock Be sure to use the correct buckle and check to make sure the tongue is se...

Page 31: ...ollow these precautions could increase the risk and or severity of injury in a collision Front Passenger Lap Shoulder Belt Retractor Canadian 2 door vehicles only Your vehicle is equipped with one of...

Page 32: ...erking on the belt Adjust the lap part of the belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt until the lap belt fits snugly and as low as possible around your hips Automatic locking mode In this operating mo...

Page 33: ...xtracted and when allowed to retract a clicking sound will be heard At this time the belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode child restraint mode 3 A clicking sound will continue to be heard a...

Page 34: ...ing mode retractor for the front seat passenger the lap belt will have the following label Seat belt label Instructions for using a locking clip to secure child safety seats with manual lap and should...

Page 35: ...dual locking mode retractor for the front seat passenger and the lap belt has the following label Seat belt label Dual locking mode passenger seat lap belt retractor Your vehicle is equipped with a d...

Page 36: ...llation RWARNING Rear facing infant seats should never be placed in the front seat This mode must be used when installing a forward facing child seat on the front passenger seat To switch the retracto...

Page 37: ...wed to retract completely the retractor will switch to the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in this chapter Combination lap and sh...

Page 38: ...signed to make it easier to enter and exit from the rear seat and to help front seat passengers reach the belt To enter the rear seat Move the safety belt out of the way with the slide bar The belt sh...

Page 39: ...ap and shoulder belt having a cinch tongue you may have to lengthen the lap belt portion of it To lengthen the lap belt pull some webbing out of the retractor While holding the webbing below the tongu...

Page 40: ...e your forward movement To fasten a rear outboard 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 ches...

Page 41: ...tion of the safety belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt until the lap belt fits snugly and as low as possible around your hips The rear lap and shoulder belt fastened RWARNING Front and rear seat o...

Page 42: ...precautions could increase the risk and or severity of injury in a collision Due to folding rear seats sometimes the buckles and tongues toward the center of the vehicle may be hidden by the rear edg...

Page 43: ...or If you should jam the lap belt retractor by allowing the belt to retract when it is twisted you can free the webbing with this procedure 1 Pull on the belt with both hands to tighten it on the retr...

Page 44: ...n in the following figures may be different than the restraint system in your vehicle However use these figures and this procedure to correct a twisted safety belt at any outboard seating position tha...

Page 45: ...43 1 Grasp the belt webbing at the D ring See Figure 2 2 Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself as required to remove the twist 3 Feed the folded portion of the belt through the D ring...

Page 46: ...44 4 When completed the safety belt should look like Figure 3...

Page 47: ...outboard seating positions NOTE The restraint system shown in the following figures may be different than the restraint system in your vehicle However use these figures and this procedure to correct...

Page 48: ...o you to form a loop through the upper narrow and longer slot in the tongue See Figure 5 2 Working within the upper slot rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself as required to remove the twist 3...

Page 49: ...47 4 Repeat the above steps to complete the removal of the twist at the lower wider and shorter slot in the tongue See Figure 6 5 When completed the safety belt should look like Figure 3...

Page 50: ...lap until it reaches the buckle To fasten the belt pull the belt across your hips and insert the tongue into the correct buckle on your seat until you hear a snap and feel it lock Make sure the buckle...

Page 51: ...the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury Safety Belt Maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure that they work properly and are not damage...

Page 52: ...ition to the lap shoulder belt and are designed to supplement the protection provided to properly belted occupants in moderate to severe frontal collisions The supplemental air bag system does not pro...

Page 53: ...air bag reduce the risk of being thrown from your vehicle The Importance of Being Properly Seated In a collision the air bag must inflate extremely fast to help provide additional protection for you...

Page 54: ...small adults must never sit on the front edge of the seat stand near the glove compartment of the instrument panel or lean over near the air bag cover when the vehicle is moving All occupants should...

Page 55: ...impact sensors a system diagnostic module a readiness light and tone and the electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplement...

Page 56: ...lar size and weight head on at about 28 mph 45 km h Because the system senses the crash severity rather than vehicle speed some frontal collisions at speeds above 28 mph 45 km h will not inflate the a...

Page 57: ...55 RWARNING Air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation Inflated driver side air bag...

Page 58: ...tem will operate as intended in a crash the system is equipped with a diagnostic module which controls a readiness lamp and a warning tone The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits the air bag e...

Page 59: ...erviced at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer immediately Unless serviced the air bag Supplemental Restraint System may not function properly in the event of a collision RWARNING Do not attempt to se...

Page 60: ...rovide maximum protection for these children Check your local and state laws for specific requirements RWARNING Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The pas...

Page 61: ...ing positions than in the front seating positions RWARNING Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use t...

Page 62: ...sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Your vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger air bag Air bags deploy with great force faster than the blink of an eye Front passengers espec...

Page 63: ...ts by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap shoulder belt RWARNING If you do not properly secure the safety seat the child occupying the seat may be injured during a collision or sudden stop An uns...

Page 64: ...child seat and the release button as shown in the following illustration Failure to follow these instructions could result in accidental unbuckling of the safety belt if the child safety seat hits th...

Page 65: ...r for the front passenger the lap belt will have the following label Figure 1 Locking clip label A locking clip must be used to properly secure a child seat in a front seat not equipped with a dual lo...

Page 66: ...hread the belt webbing through the child seat according to the child seat s manufacturer s instructions 2 Buckle the safety belt 3 Pull on the shoulder portion of the belt to make the lap portion fit...

Page 67: ...de either corner of the locking clip slot closest to the tongue over both layers of webbing See Figure 3 5 Pinch both opposite edges of webbing together and insert them into the locking clip slot See...

Page 68: ...66 6 Pinch both layers of webbing together and insert into other slot of locking clip See Figure 5...

Page 69: ...afety seat test the seat before you place the child in it Tilt the seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the belt holds the seat in place If the lap belt is too loose...

Page 70: ...ortion of the front lap shoulder belt Canadian vehicles The lap belt will have the following label The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child seat in the front passenger seat If y...

Page 71: ...ou hear and feel the latch engage Be sure to follow the manufacturer s instructions for belt routing Routing the lap or lap shoulder belt 4 Grasp the lap portion of the belt below the child seat label...

Page 72: ...e 5 Allow the belt to retract A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retracts This indicates the retractor is in the automatic locking mode Push down on the child seat while you pull down on the b...

Page 73: ...71 Removing slack from the belt 6 Before placing the child in the child seat forcibly tilt the seat from side to side and also tug it forward to make sure that the seat is securely held in place...

Page 74: ...tic locking mode 8 Check to make sure that the child seat is properly secured prior to each use If the lap belt is not locked repeat steps 4 through 7 NOTE When the safety belt is unbuckled and allowe...

Page 75: ...de retractor use the following procedure If you choose to install a child safety seat or infant carrier in the front seating positions move vehicle seat as far back as possible 1 Position the child se...

Page 76: ...shoulder and lap belt portions together route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions See Figure 2 Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted Routin...

Page 77: ...buckle by pulling on tongue Buckling the belt 5 Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard At this time the retractor is in the au...

Page 78: ...to retract Pull up on the shoulder webbing A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retracts This indicates the retractor is in the automatic locking mode Push down on the child seat while you pull...

Page 79: ...77 Allowing shoulder belt to retract Removing slack from belt...

Page 80: ...7 Before placing the child in the child seat forcibly tilt the seat from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that the seat is securely held in place See Figure 7 Checking that the seat is sec...

Page 81: ...ure 8 Checking the retractor 9 Check to make sure that the child seat is properly secured prior to each use If the retractor is not locked repeat steps 4 through 7 To remove the retractor from automat...

Page 82: ...belt with cinch tongue use the following procedure 1 Grasp the belt webbing below the tongue and pull as much of the belt out of the retractor as possible Hold the belt out See Figure 1 Pulling out b...

Page 83: ...ip metal portion of the tongue and belt webbing together and again pull out as much of the belt as possible Then let go of the lap belt webbing 4 Route the tongue and webbing through the child seat ac...

Page 84: ...belt tongue into the proper buckle for the seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle Let go of the belt webbing See Figure 3 Buc...

Page 85: ...83 6 Push down on the child seat and at the buckle pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten the lap belt portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt See Figure 4 Tightening lap portion of belt...

Page 86: ...y seat in the vehicle See Figure 5 Tightening shoulder portion of belt 8 Forcibly tilt the child seat from side to side and tug the seat forward to ensure that the seat is held securely in place See F...

Page 87: ...85 Checking that the seat is secure Checking that the seat is secure...

Page 88: ...3 Route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seating position until you...

Page 89: ...r anchor directly behind that seat position Front Seats To install a tether from a child safety seat in the front seat 1 Buckle the lap shoulder belt in the seat directly behind the front passenger se...

Page 90: ...obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Tether anchorage hardware U S vehicles only Vehicles built for sale in the USA do not include a tether anchor hardware kit for use with ch...

Page 91: ...The 2 door hatchback 4 door hatchback and wagon models have tether anchors at the locations shown Tether attachment locations in the 2 door hatchback and 4 door hatchback models Tether attachment loca...

Page 92: ...ard direction Remove the covers completely NOTE On the 4 door sedan model holes have to be cut through the package tray at the locations shown to attach the tether anchors The package tray trim panel...

Page 93: ...ays use a rear facing infant or convertible seat because a child of that size is not sufficiently developed to withstand crash forces in a front facing position Follow the specific manufacturer s inst...

Page 94: ...belts on the built in child seat are equipped with a dual locking mode retractor The child seat belts can be used with the retractor in either the emergency locking mode or the automatic locking mode...

Page 95: ...in position particularly sleeping children and those who may try to squirm out of the belts RWARNING Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a...

Page 96: ...In Child Seat as a booster cushion with the adult safety belts A child using the adult belts could slide forward and out from under the safety belts 1 Slide hand under the flap and pull down the top p...

Page 97: ...abels 3 Lower the child seat cushion If the child seat cannot be opened return to the dealer for repair 4 Read the information and warnings on the top half of the child seat flap and shoulder belt Ref...

Page 98: ...e top half of the child seat under the child seat cushion to provide an elevated seating surface as shown in Figure 5 6 If the chest clip is connected squeeze the top and the bottom of the right half...

Page 99: ...r of the tongues or the chest clip is unbuckled the color red appears in the window When the tongues or chest clip are securely buckled the color green appears See Figures 7 and 9 8 Insert the left sa...

Page 100: ...ably hold the shoulder belts in place on the child s chest The color green must show in the indicator when fastened The purpose of this clip is to position the shoulder belts correctly on the child s...

Page 101: ...99 Figure 8 Securing the chest clip Figure 9 Chest clip indicator window...

Page 102: ...o put the retractor into automatic lock mode Allow belts to tighten snugly against the child s shoulders See Figure 10 Automatic lock mode keeps a sleeping child in position and prevents the child fro...

Page 103: ...child seat is not in use it can be stowed so that an adult may use the center of the rear seat or the rear seatback can be folded down 1 Return the child seat cushion to the upright position 2 Make su...

Page 104: ...wever if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the child restraints do not show damage and continue to operate properly they do not need to be replaced Built in child seats not...

Page 105: ...ay be cleaned with mild soap and water Do not use household cleaners as they may weaken the webbing or damage the plastic parts For your convenience the liner is removable and can be machine washed an...

Page 106: ...the key is removed It also locks the console mounted gearshift on vehicles with automatic transaxles To turn the key to this position on an automatic transaxle vehicle the shift control lever must be...

Page 107: ...ring wheel ACC accessory allows some of your vehicle s electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running ON allows you to test your vehicle...

Page 108: ...to LOCK 4 Remove the key If your vehicle has a manual transaxle 1 Put the gearshift lever in 1 First 2 Set the parking brake fully 3 Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to ACC Push the key in whil...

Page 109: ...important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have problems getting your vehicle started See Starting Your Engin...

Page 110: ...the brake To move the gearshift lever you must also depress the thumb button If you have a manual transaxle make sure that the parking brake is fully set push the clutch pedal to the floor and put the...

Page 111: ...ry again At temperatures above 10 F 12 C If the engine does not start in five 5 seconds on the first try turn the key to OFF wait approximately ten 10 seconds so you do not flood the engine then try a...

Page 112: ...rts 5 Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up Then drive away in the normal manner If the engine still does not start the fuel pump shut off switch may have been triggered For direct...

Page 113: ...heaters are strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach S20 F S29 C or below consistently during the winter months An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which impr...

Page 114: ...ump Shut off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision the fuel pump shut off switch may have been triggered The shut off switch is a device intended to stop t...

Page 115: ...rs get out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service If your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt 1 Turn the key in the ignition to LOCK 2...

Page 116: ...orless and odorless is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other enclosed area Never sit in a stopped vehi...

Page 117: ...your vehicle has been damaged in a collision Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow leaves and other debris If the engine is idling while you are stopped in an open area...

Page 118: ...not sure which cluster your vehicle has check the diagrams on the following pages Standard Cluster The following warning lights and gauges are on the standard cluster All of the warning lights and gau...

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Page 120: ...he lap belt is buckled while the light is on and the chime is sounding both the light and chime will turn off If the lap belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON position neither the light n...

Page 121: ...r combination lap and shoulder belt The safety belt light Brake Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things that the parking brake is not fully released or that the brake fluid...

Page 122: ...your battery is not being charged and that you need to have the electrical system checked This light comes on every time you turn the ignition to the ON or START position engine off The light should...

Page 123: ...xt higher gear This light will help you get better fuel economy by lighting when you should shift If you have a 1 8L engine you will not have an upshift indicator light The upshift indicator light Hig...

Page 124: ...ON position Air Bag Readiness Light A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the following the readiness light will either flash or stay lit or it will not light or a group of five bee...

Page 125: ...ed the Check Engine Warning Light is turned on The check engine light Modification or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system Additions such as burglar alarms cellu...

Page 126: ...corrected itself An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an engine running out of fuel begins to misfire In this case the Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and will then set...

Page 127: ...does not go off after the fourth engine restart have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician Check Coolant Light This light indicates that the level of the engine coolant is lo...

Page 128: ...e If it stays on longer than six seconds shut off the engine and restart If it stays on that means the Anti lock Brake feature isn t working and should be serviced immediately to restore the benefits...

Page 129: ...ng you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage The engine oil pressure light 1 Pull off the road as soon as safely possible 2 Shut off the engine immediately If...

Page 130: ...ng fuel the ignition switch should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion With the ignition switch OFF the...

Page 131: ...ate The pointer moves from C Cold into the normal band as your vehicle warms up Under most driving conditions the pointer should stay in the normal band If you are driving in heavy traffic or uphill i...

Page 132: ...adding coolant to your engine See Engine coolant in the Index If you do not follow these instructions you or others could be injured 5 Add as much coolant as your engine needs If the engine continues...

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Page 134: ...hometer tells you the approximate engine revolutions per minute how fast the engine is running The tachometer is on the right side of the instrument cluster Driving with the pointer in the red zone ma...

Page 135: ...several different sections The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are described in this chapter Some items shown may not be on all vehicles The mai...

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Page 137: ...ing climate control systems Heating Only System Heating and Air Conditioning System If you are not sure which system your vehicle has see the diagrams on the following pages The Controls The fan speed...

Page 138: ...culates the air from inside the vehicle through the instrument panel vents This position prevents outside air from entering the vehicle PANEL position directs air through the instrument panel register...

Page 139: ...of your vehicle is very warm drive for a few minutes with the windows down This forces most of the hot stale air out of the vehicle and helps the air conditioning if equipped to cool the vehicle faste...

Page 140: ...140 Defrosting Defogging Tips Setting the climate controls for cold weather defrosting...

Page 141: ...normal conditions when the vehicle is parked the climate control system should be left with the function selector lever in any position other than RECIRC heating or MAX A C heating and air conditionin...

Page 142: ...ctor lever to PANEL PNL FLR FLOOR FLR DEF or V Defrost When PANEL is selected air is directed out of the panel registers When PNL FLR is selected air is directed out of the panel registers and the flo...

Page 143: ...he defrost mode also helps defog interior window surfaces 2 Move the temperature control lever to the red warm area or to the desired temperature 3 Set the fan speed at 4 Heating and defrosting at the...

Page 144: ...ature control lever to the desired temperature NOTE The temperature of the air coming from the panel vents will be cooler than the temperature of the air coming from the floor vents The difference in...

Page 145: ...ing only systems Driving with the climate control system in this mode may cause severe window fogging Remove any snow ice or leaves from the area below the windshield on the outside of your vehicle Th...

Page 146: ...s Refer to Tips for Controlling the Temperature in Your Vehicle in the previous section for hints on temperature control Turning on the heat To heat the inside of your vehicle 1 Move the function sele...

Page 147: ...directed to the windshield and a small amount is directed toward the side windows The defrost mode also helps defog interior window surfaces 2 Move the temperature control lever to the red warm area...

Page 148: ...hicle faster Cooling your vehicle with outside air Use any function selector lever position except for MAX A C to cool your vehicle with outside air Cooling your vehicle in this way brings in outside...

Page 149: ...oning if desired 3 Move the temperature control lever to the desired temperature NOTE The temperature of the air coming from the panel vents will be cooler than the temperature of the air coming from...

Page 150: ...To defrost the rear window 1 Clear any snow from the rear window 2 Get in your vehicle and start the engine 3 Press the rear window defrost button The ON indicator will illuminate 4 When the rear wind...

Page 151: ...g lamps side marker lamps instrument panel lamps license lamps and tail lamps rotate the knob to the first position To turn on the headlamps in addition to the other lamps rotate the knob to the secon...

Page 152: ...headlamp system is in the OFF position and The vehicle is running and The vehicle has a fully released parking brake The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not be on RWARNING Th...

Page 153: ...itch Cleaning the Exterior Lamps Do not use dry paper towel chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps as these may cause scratches or crack the lamps Lighting Up the Interior and Instr...

Page 154: ...off The courtesy lamps on the overhead lamp dome Dome Map Reading Lamps If equipped Your vehicle may have a map lamp for the passenger and one for the driver The courtesy and map lamps To turn on the...

Page 155: ...with a high mount brakelamp The high mount brakelamp illuminates whenever you apply the brakes On 4 door hatchback 2 door hatchback and wagon models the high mount brakelamp is mounted on the liftgat...

Page 156: ...the rear window wiper push the right side of the rear window wiper and washer switch Push the left side of the switch to turn the rear window wiper off To wash the rear window push in the button mark...

Page 157: ...s radio antenna is mounted near the top of the windshield on the left driver side of the vehicle the antenna can be extended by pulling it upward away from its mounting base To retract the antenna pu...

Page 158: ...nel Lens Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner such as Ford Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner or equivalent Do not use paper towel or an abrasive cleaner to clean the len...

Page 159: ...ide of the steering column to operate the turn signals turn the high beams on off flash the lamps Turn Signals Turn signal operation If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not illumi...

Page 160: ...and Washer To turn on the windhsield wipers the ignition key must be turned to the ON or ACC position Windshield wipers and washer To set the interval wipers rotate the knob at the end of the turn si...

Page 161: ...is empty or activate the washers at any time for more than 15 seconds continuously This could damage the washer pump system RWARNING In freezing weather warm up the windshield with the defroster befor...

Page 162: ...g or passing your vehicle The flashers work whether your vehicle is running or not The flashers work for up to two hours when the battery is fully charged and in good condition without draining the ba...

Page 163: ...ring wheel Check the horn regularly to be sure it operates properly The horn located on the steering wheel Tilt Steering Column If equipped RWARNING Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is...

Page 164: ...Speed Control If equipped If your vehicle has speed control you can automatically maintain a constant speed at or above 30 mph 50 km h Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal Communica...

Page 165: ...165 The speed control switches on the steering wheel To set the speed control...

Page 166: ...o 4 Fourth gear to reduce vehicle speed Depressing the clutch pedal cancels speed control therefore speed control must be reset by pressing the SET ACCEL or RESUME switches Speed control cannot reduce...

Page 167: ...ignificant speed drops may occur If the speed drops more than 8 to 14 mph 13 23 km h the automatic speed control will cancel You may need to control your speed manually while driving up steep grades i...

Page 168: ...tting equipment that is not Federal Communications Commission FCC or in Canada the Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission CRTC approved may cause the speed control to malfunction Therefore use o...

Page 169: ...Your vehicle has a variety of features designed for your comfort convenience and safety Read this chapter to find out about standard and optional features Doors The outside and inside of doors driver...

Page 170: ...a safety feature which allows you to unlock one or both front doors from either door lock key cylinder Locking and unlocking doors with the key Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors 4 door and wagon mod...

Page 171: ...r To set the childproof lock on each rear door open the rear door Find the lever with the word LOCKED in green letters Move the lever down To release the childproof lock open the rear door from the ou...

Page 172: ...172 Windows Operating the Windows Manually To manually open and close the side windows turn the hand crank The inside of the door...

Page 173: ...3 Using the Power Windows If equipped To use your power windows the ignition switch must be in the ON position RWARNING Do not let children play with the power windows They may seriously hurt themselv...

Page 174: ...indow pull the latch toward you then push it toward the rear of the car until it snaps shut Make sure the window is securely closed The rear quarter swing out window Moon Roof If equipped You can move...

Page 175: ...s and hold the UP portion of the switch marked TILT To close the moon roof from the vent position press and hold the DOWN portion of the switch marked TILT Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail c...

Page 176: ...with the handle 1 Remove the manual override access panel from the moon roof console by sliding it rearward 2 Find the manual override handle in the owner portfolio in the glove compartment and fit i...

Page 177: ...hem properly head restraints are intended to help protect your head and neck in a collision You can adjust the front seat head restraints for your comfort and protection The rear seat head rests do no...

Page 178: ...8 A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind your head and not behind your neck You can move the front seats forward or backward or tilt the backs of the seats forward or backwa...

Page 179: ...179 To move the seat forward or backward...

Page 180: ...180 To recline the seatback...

Page 181: ...front seatback while the vehicle is in motion A seatback which is folded forward even a small degree may not lock properly in the event of a sudden stop or collision Do not allow packages or other obj...

Page 182: ...ack can be folded down to provide additional cargo space NOTE When folding down the rear seatback the safety belt tongue should be disengaged To lower the rear seatback To raise the seatback lift the...

Page 183: ...e possiblity of burn injuries do not remove the floor carpet in the cargo area Emission controls cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor NOTE When returning the folding seats to the upright po...

Page 184: ...or texture is adversely affected by a particular cleaner do not use it Mirrors You can tilt the mirror from day to night position to reduce the glare from the headlamps of vehicles behind you Move the...

Page 185: ...mirror Electric Remote Control Mirrors If equipped If your vehicle has dual electric remote control mirrors you can control both side view mirrors with one switch The ignition key must be in the ACC o...

Page 186: ...he mirror in any of four directions Move the knob in the direction you would like the mirror to move After completing adjustment move the switch to the center position to avoid moving the mirror by mi...

Page 187: ...removable cupholder and storage tray for your convenience If you have the removable cupholders and storage tray they can be washed in a dishwasher The cupholder and tray RWARNING Use only soft cups i...

Page 188: ...ipped Your vehicle may have a remote control release that allows you to open the trunk or hatchback from inside your vehicle To release the trunk or hatchback pull up on the release lever located on t...

Page 189: ...ts automatically when you open the hatchback The lift cords on the hatchback RWARNING Do not place any items on the cargo area cover They may make it difficult to see out the window or they could be d...

Page 190: ...outside of your vehicle unhook the looped end of the nylon lift cords from the pins in the hatchback 3 Grasp the rear of the cargo cover and hold the cover at a 30 degree angle before sliding it out o...

Page 191: ...compartment cover 1 Raise the hatchback to the fully open position 2 Place the cargo cover on the rear trim panels so that the hinge pins rest in front of the mounting clips behind the seatback 3 Push...

Page 192: ...o install the shade The location of the mounting brackets 1 Position the shade in the mounting brackets located behind the rear seat on each rear trim panel Connect the tethered safety clips as in the...

Page 193: ...or if it is not securely installed Therefore the cover should either be securely installed or removed from the vehicle To be securely installed the cover must be attached to the brackets and to the t...

Page 194: ...Wrap the vinyl around the roller tube two times in the direction shown in Figure 1 4 Tuck the edges of the vinyl inside the end cap with each wrap 5 Fold the edges of the vinyl toward the center Make...

Page 195: ...losing its spring tension 9 Unfold the vinyl and place it into the end cap slots 10 With the vinyl fully wound around the roller tube insert the shade into the side mounting brackets NOTE The opening...

Page 196: ...luggage rack load your luggage as far back as it will safely go on the rack Do not carry more than 120 pounds 54 kg or it may cause the vehicle to exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR or its gr...

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Page 198: ...L button to increase decrease the volume Bars illuminate in the display to show the relative volume level NOTE If the volume level is set above a certain listening level when the ignition switch is tu...

Page 199: ...ither the top a or bottom b half of the SEEK button To change frequencies quickly press and hold down either the top or bottom half of the SEEK button While you are manually tuning the display will sh...

Page 200: ...ately five seconds To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station press the SCAN TUNE button again Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons Your radio is equipped with 5 station memory button...

Page 201: ...mory presets which is especially handy while traveling Your radio will automatically set your memory buttons to the strong local stations so you don t have to continually manually tune to existing sta...

Page 202: ...creasing bass response Push the AUDIO button repeatedly until the display reads BASS Push the side of the VOL button to increase bass more lows and push the side to decrease bass less lows Increasing...

Page 203: ...equency to clock Only the clock numerals will be displayed in the clock mode there is no A M P M indication When in the clock mode the time will be displayed until the button is pushed again However i...

Page 204: ...ning instructions under How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs NOTE If after you insert a disc the disc is ejected and ERROR begins scrolling in the display remove the disc and reinser...

Page 205: ...at detection circuit will shut off the player and TOO HOT will scroll in the display for approximately five seconds radio will resume playing When the temperature returns to normal operating range the...

Page 206: ...ning of track 1 the CD player will begin playing When you have reached the end of the disc by keeping the fast forward button pressed the display will show END and the player will go into pause mode P...

Page 207: ...cial features of your CD player Compression The compression feature will bring soft and loud passages closer together for a more consistent listening level To turn the compression on press the COMP bu...

Page 208: ...re playing inspect the disc for any contamination If needed clean the disc with an approved disc cleaner such as the DiscwasherH Compact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3H Compact Disc Cleaner by wiping fr...

Page 209: ...disc player is harmful to the eyes Do not attempt to disassemble the case Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Player The following information is designe...

Page 210: ...ctive and may not play on your Ford Compact Disc Player If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed The radio is not on The unit is in the stop mode Moisture may have condensed on the lenses...

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Page 213: ...elative volume level Selecting the AM or FM frequency band Push the AM FM button to select the desired frequency band Pushing the button more than once will alternate between AM FM1 and FM2 These func...

Page 214: ...UNE button To change frequencies quickly press and hold down either the right or left side of the TUNE button Using the AMS function to manually tune your radio Stereo Cassette Radio You can change th...

Page 215: ...e radio will begin scanning up the frequency band stopping on each listenable station for approximately a five second sampling This continues until you press the SCAN button a second time Setting the...

Page 216: ...ase treble more highs and push the side to decrease treble less highs Speaker features and operation Adjusting speaker balance Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the r...

Page 217: ...Using the Automatic Music Search AMS function with cassette tape player Press and hold the AMS button AMS will appear in the display Then push the left h button to rewind to the beginning of the curr...

Page 218: ...preset 3 button to activate Push again to deactivate Clock Operation How to view the clock mode Press the CLOCK button to alternate the frequency and time in the display In the clock mode pressing any...

Page 219: ...treme conditions allow them to reach a moderate temperature before playing Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the mechanism Remove any loose label material before inserting a cassette...

Page 220: ...free If there is a building or large structure between the antenna and station some of the signal bends around the building but certain spots receive almost no signal Moving out of the shadow of the s...

Page 221: ...mon in metropolitan areas several stations may overload the receiver resulting in considerable station changing mixing and distortion Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and FM bands has been...

Page 222: ...arranty booklet for further information Ask your dealer for a copy of this limited warranty At Ford Electronics we stand behind our audio systems with a comprehensive service and repair program If any...

Page 223: ...of transaxles an automatic overdrive transaxle or a manual transaxle Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Engine Control Module that limits engine speeds with a cut out mode to promote durabili...

Page 224: ...push in the thumb button to move the gearshift to the position you choose Once the gearshift is secure in the desired position release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary The automat...

Page 225: ...battery must be supplying electrical power and your foot must be pressing on the brake pedal In the unlikely event that you cannot move the selector lever from the P Park position with the brake pedal...

Page 226: ...THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING Driving When to use j Overdrive j Overdrive is the usual driving position for an automatic overdrive transaxle It works the same way D Drive works automatically upshift...

Page 227: ...teep hills It also gives more engine braking than Drive when driving on hilly roads Do not go faster than 38 mph 60 km h in this gear You can upshift from L Low to Drive or from L Low to Overdrive at...

Page 228: ...hift is securely latched in P Park RWARNING Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running You can tell the gearshift is securely latched when the thumb button has popped out In this position...

Page 229: ...he clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill These actions will seriously reduce clutch life Shifting the Gears The gearshift for a manual transaxle is mounted on the floor T...

Page 230: ...is engaged slowly release the clutch pedal from the floor 5 If the Reverse gear is not engaged do not release the clutch pedal from the floor Place the gearshift lever back in Neutral and then momenta...

Page 231: ...will use more fuel The shift indicator light can be ignored when you are downshifting on steep hills using the engine to brake the vehicle or need more power for a difficult acceleration Downshifting...

Page 232: ...urned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or left for more than five seconds if the engine is running This can damage the...

Page 233: ...does not affect the function of the brake system and is normal However if the squeal becomes annoyingly loud or increases significantly in frequency of occurrence return the vehicle to your dealer for...

Page 234: ...arning light is also lit The anti lock brake system has self check capabilities As described above the system turns on the anti lock light each time you start your engine After the engine is started a...

Page 235: ...ould be used whenever you park your vehicle The parking brake lever automatic transaxle shown The parking brake lever is located between the front seats To set the parking brake put your foot on the b...

Page 236: ...the fuel economy RWARNING If the parking brake is fully released but the Brake System light remains on have the brakes checked immediately They may not be working properly RWARNING To prevent personal...

Page 237: ...teering control If you do not have anti lock brakes extreme braking can cause wheels to lock and slide making it difficult to control the direction of the vehicle Use the squeeze technique by pushing...

Page 238: ...drive vehicle Drive cautiously on wet or snowy roads Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary Drive slower than you normally would Give your vehicle more distance to stop Pump the brake...

Page 239: ...ehicle backward and forward you may gain enough momentum to move out of the spot Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes This may overheat the engine damage the transaxle or damage the tir...

Page 240: ...cing or on the door latch post pillar Usage of replacement tires with a higher weight limit than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may lower GVWR and G...

Page 241: ...w bar that attaches to the bumper when you tow your vehicle This could damage the bumper and cause an accident Trailer Towing We do not advise using your vehicle for towing a trailer Limiting Your Veh...

Page 242: ...eight of your vehicle plus the load it carries is less than its GVWR Also make sure that the weight your vehicle carries over each axle is less than the GAWR for the respective axle If your vehicle ex...

Page 243: ...tery can explode if exposed to flames sparks or lit cigarettes An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage RWARNING To protect yourself when charging a battery always shield your face and ey...

Page 244: ...arts if you connect them to a 24 volt power supply either two 12 volt batteries in series or a 24 volt generator set 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle You could damage the vehicl...

Page 245: ...e terminals and the black for the negative ones 2 Connect the other end of the first cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery 3 Connect one end of the second cable to the negative S termi...

Page 246: ...246 The battery with jumper cables 1 8L engine...

Page 247: ...247 The battery with jumper cables 1 9L engine...

Page 248: ...les 1 Always remove the jumper cables in the reverse order Remove the negative S end of the jumper cable from the metallic surface on the engine or frame of the disabled vehicle 2 Remove the negative...

Page 249: ...tire and is designed for emergency use only Use it only when you get a flat tire and replace it as soon as you can This spare tire is marked with the words TEMPORARY USE ONLY so that you can easily i...

Page 250: ...s the ground clearance Your vehicle may get caught in the rails and it could be damaged Spare Tire Location The spare tire is stored under the carpet and board in the luggage compartment You will find...

Page 251: ...behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire RWARNING If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured 2 Get out the spare tire and jack 3 Remove any optional...

Page 252: ...while changing a tire Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire The location for the jack left rear trim panel shown 2 Insert the jack handl...

Page 253: ...e versa will not properly secure the wheel to the hub Damaged studs may result in wheel separation and possible injury 3 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire TEMP USE ONLY label facing outward 4...

Page 254: ...the wheel 7 Replace any wheel covers ornaments or hub caps that your vehicle has Line up the notch in the cover with the air valve on the tire and press on with the heel of your hand Some wheel cover...

Page 255: ...Wheel Lug Nuts If equipped If your vehicle has locking lug nuts one of the lug nuts on each wheel must be unlocked with a special key The key and registration card are located in the tool bag with th...

Page 256: ...heft lug nut Insert the key over the locking lug nut Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and while applying pressure on the key install the lug nut If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or...

Page 257: ...O NOT TOW WITH SLINGBELT EQUIPMENT Ford Motor Company has not developed or approved a T hook or slingbelt towing procedure It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with wheel lift or flatbed equip...

Page 258: ...258 Towing your vehicle on a flatbed truck...

Page 259: ...dside Assistance coverages beyond this period available through Ford Auto Club in the United States or Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers in Canada contact your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Roadside A...

Page 260: ...Company has authorized Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships that can service your vehicle for you This chapter tells you how to get service or maintenance for your vehicle Service Maintenance Concerns...

Page 261: ...re the dealership is located the year and make of your vehicle the date purchased the current mileage on your vehicle your Vehicle Identification Number VIN listed on your owner card If you have quest...

Page 262: ...or Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP in Canada The Dispute Settlement Board U S only The Dispute Settlement Board is a voluntary independent dispute settlement program available free to owners or lessee...

Page 263: ...unless incidental to a service or product complaint being reviewed Items not covered by your warranty Alleged liability claims Property damage where such damage is significant when compared to the eco...

Page 264: ...ote Board members review all the materials related to each complaint and based on the available information arrive at a fair and impartial decision Decisions are based on the written statements and an...

Page 265: ...cial Board P O Box number shown above What is the Review Process Your application will be reviewed and if it is determined to be eligible you will receive an acknowledgment indicating the file number...

Page 266: ...r concern Should your application NOT qualify for review an explanation will be mailed to you Reporting Safety Defects U S only If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash...

Page 267: ...Assistance If you live in Canada and have any questions or concerns that the dealership cannot answer contact the Customer Assistance Centre Please have the following information available when contac...

Page 268: ...reparing for their arbitration hearings However before you can proceed with CAMVAP you must follow your manufacturer s dispute resolution process as outlined under Service Maintenance Concerns U S or...

Page 269: ...that is lower than your vehicle needs contact a district or owner relations office before you leave the U S or Canada Use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without a proper conversion may damage the effe...

Page 270: ...the dealership cannot help you they can direct you to the appropriate Ford affiliate office If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U S or Canada register your Vehicl...

Page 271: ...ne accessories have been engineered specifically to fulfill your automotive needs They are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your Ford built vehicle In addition eac...

Page 272: ...272 NOTE Not all accessories are available for all vehicle models Safety Comfort and Convenience M...

Page 273: ...t your dealer for specific weight information NOTE The Federal Communications Commission FCC or the Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission CRTC regulates the use of mobile communications systems...

Page 274: ...ion such systems may themselves be damaged or their operation affected by operating your vehicle Citizens band CB transceivers garage door openers and other transmitters whose power output is 5 watts...

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Page 278: ...enance Schedule that makes tracking routine service for your vehicle easy The maintenance schedule is located in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet This chapter tells you about the basic part...

Page 279: ...best performance in your vehicle Using these parts for replacement is your assurance that Ford built quality stays in your vehicle NOTE Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner...

Page 280: ...it cigarettes and other smoking materials away from the battery and all fuel related parts If you disconnect the battery the engine must relearn its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive prop...

Page 281: ...cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running Opening the Hood 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel 2 Go t...

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Page 283: ...g the hood Engine Compartment Your vehicle has one of these types of engines a 1 9L SFI engine a 1 8L DOHC MFI engine The following pages show diagrams of each engine type and where to find items that...

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Page 286: ...and air intake must be covered Covering these components will help prevent water damage Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running Water getting into the engine may cause internal damage Filli...

Page 287: ...uel cap tightly when you are finished Turn it clockwise until you hear at least three clicks The ratcheting mechanism allows the fuel cap to be sealed without overtightening 5 Push the fuel door close...

Page 288: ...higher than 87 At service stations the octane rating is displayed in a label on the pumps In some parts of the country regular grade fuels are sold with octane ratings of 86 or even less especially i...

Page 289: ...k in very hot weather which causes the engine to hesitate or stall and makes restarts difficult minimizing deposits in fuel injectors combustion chambers and on intake valves preventing the fuel syste...

Page 290: ...ng Do not smoke when refueling Fuels are extremely flammable Do not siphon any fuel by mouth RWARNING Gasoline or gasoline blended with methanol can cause blindness and possible death when swallowed I...

Page 291: ...The engine may be restarted by adding at least one 1 gallon four liters of fuel to the fuel tank If the vehicle is not level up to three 3 gallons 12 liters of fuel may be required to start the engine...

Page 292: ...you the number of liters used per 100 km Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency EPA and Transport Canada TC Fuel Economy Estimates EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests...

Page 293: ...ns such as bike ski or luggage racks bug deflectors etc Engine Oil Recommendations We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification ESE M2C153 E and displaying the Ame...

Page 294: ...the oil using the dipstick each time you put fuel in your vehicle Remember the engine must be off the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be parked on level ground Checking the engine oil level 1 T...

Page 295: ...Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is fully seated Adding engine oil It may be necessary to add some oil between oil changes Make sure you use a CERTIFIED engine oil of the preferred viscosity...

Page 296: ...the beginning of this chapter RWARNING The cooling fan is automatic and may come on at any time Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working near the fan Check the engine coo...

Page 297: ...oolant has not been checked for a long period of time the engine coolant reservoir may eventually empty If the engine coolant reservoir empties check the engine coolant level in the radiator Read the...

Page 298: ...engine coolant may even splash out Adding Engine Coolant RWARNING Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot To find out how much engine coolant mixture your vehicle s c...

Page 299: ...ou do not use the proper coolant the aluminum engine on your vehicle will corrode Ford Motor Company expressly authorizes the Ford Rotunda engine coolant recycling process and chemicals Use only Ford...

Page 300: ...more than once a month Checking Hoses Inspect all engine and heater system hoses for deterioration leaks and loose clamps before adding or replacing engine coolant Make whatever repairs or replacemen...

Page 301: ...Liftgate Wagon only if equipped Location of the rear windshield washer reservoir The wagon s rear reservoir is located on the passenger side of the storage compartment You must remove the access cover...

Page 302: ...These will damage your blades Inspect the wiper arm pivots on a regular basis to ensure that the wiper arms move freely Lubricate the pivot points if necessary Wiper arm pivot points To make reaching...

Page 303: ...wiper blade is 20 inches 50 cm long and the passenger side wiper blade is 17 inches 45 cm long Ensure that you install the correct size wiper blade in the correct location To replace the wiper blades...

Page 304: ...305 Replacing the wiper blades...

Page 305: ...ur tires may fail or go flat RWARNING Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage t...

Page 306: ...and rear tires perform different jobs they often wear differently To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer rotate them as indicated in the following diagram Do not include the spare tire a...

Page 307: ...ing full size tires never mix radial bias belted or bias type tires Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the tire pressure decal Make sure that all tires are the same size speed rating and load...

Page 308: ...ith tires that have their Tire Quality Grade described below molded into the tire s sidewall These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation h...

Page 309: ...ent as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this...

Page 310: ...snow tires and occasionally chains for your tires RWARNING Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or i...

Page 311: ...turns If you can hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle Tire chains may affect vehicle handling Drive carefully and avoid hard braking Do...

Page 312: ...vel in each cell up to the level indicator Do not overfill If the level gets low refill the battery with distilled water If necessary you can add tap water to the battery provided the water is not har...

Page 313: ...omputer to relearn its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly To begin this process put the gearshift in P Park automatic transaxle or Neutral manual transaxle turn off all the access...

Page 314: ...to cool before checking Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid It is preferable to check the transaxle fluid level at normal operating temperature after approximately 20 miles 32 km of driving With t...

Page 315: ...ve 68 F 20 C and the fluid level is below the Low mark on the room temperature scale Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid Before adding any fluid be sure that the correct type will be used Add fluid in 1...

Page 316: ...id reservoir in your vehicle includes the clutch fluid reservoir Under normal circumstances your vehicle should not use up brake fluid rapidly However expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fal...

Page 317: ...he reservoir Fill the reservoir to the MAX line with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ 19542 AA or DOT 3 equivalent fluid meeting Ford specification ESA M6C25 A RWARNING If you use a brake...

Page 318: ...the center of the NORMAL operating temperature range 2 While the engine idles turn the steering wheel back and forth several times Make sure that the cap assembly is installed at this time 3 Turn the...

Page 319: ...are not working the system may have been overloaded and blown a fuse fuse link or tripped a circuit breaker Before you replace or repair any electrical parts check the appropriate circuit protector Th...

Page 320: ...If a fuse blows all the parts of your vehicle that use the fuse will not work Your vehicle has two fuse panels The interior fuse panel is below the instrument panel in front of the driver s door The...

Page 321: ...322 Inside of the instrument fuse panel cover...

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Page 325: ...326 The engine compartment fuse panel Engine compartment fuse panel 1 8 liter...

Page 326: ...327 Engine compartment fuse panel 1 9 liter...

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Page 330: ...ING 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 To find a fuse s amperage ratin...

Page 331: ...circuit breaker If the overload which caused the circuit breaker to open is still present in the circuit then the circuit breaker will open again and the red button will pop out The overload must be...

Page 332: ...markers license plate lamp fog lamps if equipped The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your vehicle s high beams when you do not ha...

Page 333: ...the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated Do not remove the burned out bulb unless you can immediately replace it with a new one If a bulb...

Page 334: ...You may need to turn the bulb left or right to line up the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the socket When the grooves are aligned push the bulb into the socket until the plastic base co...

Page 335: ...n spoiler 1 Push in the center of each of the three mounting clips and pry each clip out 2 Remove the high mount brakelamp cover 3 Remove the socket that contains the burned out bulb and replace the b...

Page 336: ...ocation of the high mount brakelamp on spoiler 1 Remove the two retaining screws and the lens 2 Detach the socket from the housing and remove the bulb 3 Replace the bulb and ease the socket back into...

Page 337: ...gh mount brakelamp in rear window 1 Remove the two fastener clips and the brakelamp assembly cover 2 Detach the socket from the housing and remove the bulb 3 Replace the bulb and ease the socket back...

Page 338: ...339 Bulb Specifications...

Page 339: ...pplicable exhaust emission requirements RWARNING Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment Under extreme conditions excessive exhaust...

Page 340: ...maintenance replacement or service of the emissions control devices or systems in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by any automotive repair establishment...

Page 341: ...r prevent it from working In some of the United States and in Canada vehicle owners may be liable if their emission control device is removed or is prevented from working Never use a metal exhaust col...

Page 342: ...pleted the OBD II system is set to the ready condition The amount of driving required to reach the ready condition varies with individual driving patterns To complete this requirement in the minimum a...

Page 343: ...nsaxles use 3rd gear for 30 seconds 5 Idle the vehicle in D drive neutral for manual transaxles for 40 seconds 6 Continue to drive the vehicle in city traffic at speeds between 25 and 40 mph 40 64 km...

Page 344: ...5 minutes 9 Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes at varying speeds between 45 and 60 mph 72 97 km h 10 Bring the vehicle back to idle Idle in drive for 40 seconds 11 OBD II drive cycle has been completed V...

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Page 346: ...mination it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder Spark plugs in cylinders 1 and 3 have a EG suffix Spark plugs in cylinders 2 and 4 have a E suffix If a spark plug needs to be replaced use only sp...

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Page 349: ...rotect against rust and damage Body Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt grease oil tar or mud from exterior surfaces rear wheel housing and underside of front fenders Periodically wash vehicles sto...

Page 350: ...eteriorate due to oxidation This can damage rubber and other polymers in the fuel system and may also clog small orifices Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever actual or expected storage period...

Page 351: ...Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released Tires Maintain recommended air pressure Miscellaneous Make sure all linkages cables levers and clevis pins under vehicle are covered with grease...

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Page 370: ...50 proper seating 51 service and information labels 57 tone generator 56 wearing safety belts 50 Air cleaner filter location 285 specifications 347 Antenna radio see Electronic sound system 157 220 A...

Page 371: ...e free 313 proper disposal recycling 314 replacement specifications 347 servicing 313 when storing your vehicle 352 Brake fluid checking and adding 317 description 317 specifications 318 348 Brakes an...

Page 372: ...converter 340 CD player see Electronic sound system 204 Chains tires 311 Changing a tire 249 Charging system warning light 121 Child safety restraints 58 Child safety seats 60 and air bags 52 60 autom...

Page 373: ...n while driving 229 shifting the gears 229 Cold engine starting 110 Combination lap and shoulder belts 9 Compact disc player see Electronic sound system 198 204 Controls instrument panel 135 mirrors 1...

Page 374: ...cifications 348 Driving under special conditions bad weather 238 heavy load 240 high water 239 slippery roads 238 tips for safe driving 237 towing a trailer 241 E Electrical system circuit breakers 33...

Page 375: ...fill capacities 345 service points 284 starting 105 starting after a collision 113 storing your vehicle 350 Engine block heater 112 Engine coolant checking and adding 297 checking hoses 301 disposal 2...

Page 376: ...pany of Canada 267 Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre 267 Foreign registration 269 French owner guides how to obtain 3 Fuel calculating fuel economy 292 capacity 345 comparisons with EPA fuel e...

Page 377: ...omy 292 Gasoline see Fuel 287 Gauges engine coolant temperature gauge 130 fuel gauge 129 odometer 129 speedometer 129 tachometer 133 trip odometer 129 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating calculating 241 def...

Page 378: ...latch location 282 lubrication specifications 348 release lever 282 working under the hood 280 Horn 163 Hoses checking 301 I Identification Number Vehicle VIN 267 Idle relearning 248 280 Ignition pos...

Page 379: ...light system 152 dome lamps 154 hazard flashers 162 headlamps 151 instrument panel dimming 153 interior lamps 153 replacing bulbs 333 Lane change indicator see Turn signal 159 Lights warning and indi...

Page 380: ...ifting gears 229 Master cylinder brakes 317 Methanol in fuel 290 Mileage calculating fuel economy 292 Mirrors rearview 184 side view mirrors 184 side view mirrors manual 185 Moon roof 174 Motorcraft p...

Page 381: ...h power steering 232 fluid checking and adding 319 fluid refill capacity 345 fluid specifications 348 Prop rod hood 282 R Radio see Electronic sound systems 197 Rear axle lubricant specification 349 R...

Page 382: ...maintenance 49 proper use 9 replacement 49 untwisting or unjamming the safety belt 41 Safety seats for children and air bags 52 automatic locking mode retractor 25 in center rear seat 86 in front sea...

Page 383: ...lugs specifications 347 Special driving conditions 237 Specification chart lubricants 348 Speedometer 129 Starting your vehicle preparing to start your vehicle 108 starting a cold engine 110 starting...

Page 384: ...dwear 308 310 wear bands 308 wheel and tire matching 309 Towing a trailer see Trailer towing 241 Towing your vehicle using wheel dollies 257 with a tow truck 257 Trailer towing calculating maximum tra...

Page 385: ...lating your vehicle see Climate control 137 Viscosity see Engine oil 294 W Warm engine starting 110 Warning lights see Lights 117 135 Warranties basic 4 Canada 4 radio 222 Warranty Information Booklet...

Page 386: ...eplacement 309 Windows manual windows operating 172 power windows operating 173 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid 301 checking and replacing wiper blades 302 liftgate reserv...

Page 387: ...388 Service Station Information E...

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