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Parking Brake

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The parking brake should be used whenever
you park your vehicle.

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This brake is suspended just below the bottom
of the instrument panel to the left of the brake
pedal.

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The parking brake and parking brake release

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WARNING

Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).

[DR18700(ALL)01/93]

WARNING

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.

[DR18750(ALL)11/91]

WARNING

To prevent personal injury, do not release
the parking brake while outside the
vehicle.

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Summary of Contents for 1996 Taurus

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Page 3: ...uges 71 Instrument Panel Controls 91 Steering Column Controls 115 Features 125 Electronic Sound Systems 169 Driving Your Taurus 191 Roadside Emergencies 217 Customer Assistance 237 Reporting Safety De...

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: ...o not know which information applies to your vehicle talk to your dealer This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for print...

Page 6: ...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 Index so that you can find information unde...

Page 7: ...s owner guide Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle in the U S you can buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for your vehicle This optional contract provides service protection for...

Page 8: ...les 1 600 km of highway driving Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends See Engine oil recommendations in the Index Do not use special break in oils Safety Labels There are labels decals...

Page 9: ...has authorized its dealers to repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by environmental fallout within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever comes fir...

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: ...e lap belt is snug and low on the hips the shoulder belt is snug against the chest the knees are straight forward To help you remember to fasten your safety belt a warning light may come on and a chim...

Page 12: ...you and your passengers wear safety belts Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips RWARNING Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm Never swing...

Page 13: ...ced if either damage or improper operation is noted RWARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision children should always ride with the seatback upright RWARNING Never let a passenger ho...

Page 14: ...just the seat to the position that suits you best Pull the combination lap shoulder belt from the retractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your shoulder and chest Be sure the belt is...

Page 15: ...ipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap shoulder safety belt for the front seat outboard passenger and rear outboard passengers Dual locking mode r...

Page 16: ...ing a child safety seat on the front passenger seat and rear outboard seats where dual locking retractors are provided To switch the retractor from the emergency locking mode to the automatic locking...

Page 17: ...der Belt Height Adjustment Driver and right front passenger You can adjust the shoulder belt height to one of five 5 positions To adjust the belt down pinch the release button To adjust the belt up sl...

Page 18: ...n adjust tongue at the rear facing seating positions When the adjust tongue of the lap shoulder combination seat belt is latched into the buckle the tongue will allow the lap portion to become shorter...

Page 19: ...ible around the hips not around the waist RWARNING All front and rear seat outboard occupants including pregnant women should wear lap and shoulder belts for optimum protection in a collision RWARNING...

Page 20: ...ety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement To unfasten the belt push the red release button on the end of the buckle This allows the tongue to unlatch from the buckle While the...

Page 21: ...or in the seatback and insert the lap belt connecting pin into the wide end of the key slot on the shoulder belt as shown in Figure 1 Pull the connecting pin into the narrow end of the key slot until...

Page 22: ...the hips Do not wear around your waist For information about adjusting the belt see LAP BELTS in this chapter Detach the shoulder belt before folding down the passenger side rear seat To detach the s...

Page 23: ...them from the stowage pocket before fastening 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 is...

Page 24: ...vailable at no cost from your dealer This assembly is not for use in the wagon rear facing seat RWARNING The use of the safety belt extension in the wagon rear facing seat will increase the risk of pe...

Page 25: ...perate properly they do not need to be replaced Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Cleaning the...

Page 26: ...e air bag when it inflates reduce the risk of harm in rollover side or rear impact collisions because an air bag is not designed to inflate in such situations reduce the risk of harm in frontal collis...

Page 27: ...their backs against the seatback move the seat to the most rearward position if possible and use the safety belts Children weighing less than 40 lbs 18 kg always should use child or infant seats RWARN...

Page 28: ...eas that may come in contact with a deploying air bag Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision For further information about the proper m...

Page 29: ...module a readiness light and tone and the electrical wiring which connects the components The driver air bag is in the center of the steering wheel The front passenger seat air bag is located in the c...

Page 30: ...m senses the crash severity rather than vehicle speed some frontal collisions at speeds above 28 mph 45 km h will not inflate the air bag When the sensors activate the system the air bags inflate rapi...

Page 31: ...29 Inflated driver side air bag Inflated passenger side air bag...

Page 32: ...to indicate the condition of the system When you turn the ignition key to the ON position this light will illuminate for approximately six 6 seconds and then turn off This indicates that the system is...

Page 33: ...e safety restraints for children If small children ride in your vehicle this generally includes children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 40 pounds 18 kg or less you must put them in sa...

Page 34: ...ildren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions RWARNING Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety se...

Page 35: ...shoulder lap belt combination with a sliding tongue make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode Your vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger air bag Air bags deploy with great fo...

Page 36: ...pying the seat may be injured during a collision or sudden stop An unsecured safety seat could also injure other passengers RWARNING Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included wi...

Page 37: ...cking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap shoulder safety belt for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats The automatic locking mode must be used when installing...

Page 38: ...in the front seating position move vehicle seat as far back as possible 1 Position the child seat on the passenger seat of the vehicle 2 Pull down on shoulder belt then grasp shoulder belt and lap bel...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...38 Buckling the belt...

Page 41: ...mode child seat restraint mode See Figure 4 Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode 5 Allow the belt to retract Pull up on the shoulder webbing A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retr...

Page 42: ...40 Allowing shoulder belt to retract Removing slack from belt...

Page 43: ...1 6 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 Figure 7 Checking that the seat is secur...

Page 44: ...Checking the retractor 8 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 NOTE To remove the retractor from automati...

Page 45: ...f your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap 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 be...

Page 46: ...n be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Be sure to follow the child safety seat manufacturer s instructions RWARNING Tighten the anchor according to specifications Otherwise...

Page 47: ...e second seat find the plastic snap on covers for the floor anchors 2 Use a screwdriver or coin to snap the covers off the anchor in a rearward and upward direction Remove the covers completely 3 Snap...

Page 48: ...llow the specific manufacturer s instructions for weight and height restrictions Children must be properly buckled before riding in the vehicle It is the law in every state and province This child sea...

Page 49: ...fore you place a child anywhere near them RWARNING Failure to follow all of the instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle s interior during a...

Page 50: ...1 NOTE The child seat cannot be opened unless the seatback is latched in the upright position Figure 1 Releasing the flap 2 Grasp the child seat at the top of the seatback and pull the top forward to...

Page 51: ...3 Opening the built in child seat 4 Read the information and warnings on the child seat cushion and shoulder safety belt Refer to Figure 4 Check the child s size weight and age to be sure the child i...

Page 52: ...ch shoulder Refer to Figure 5 Figure 5 Shoulder safety belt placement on the child NOTE Read the following steps carefully to become familiar with the indicator windows located on each safety belt ton...

Page 53: ...tongue is inserted first Then insert the other tongue Allow belts to retract and fit snugly NOTE The indicator window on each tongue must appear green when buckled NOTE If a belt locks during extracti...

Page 54: ...52 Figure 6 Fastening the crotch safety belt buckle...

Page 55: ...hest The color green must appear in the indicator window when fastened The purpose of this clip is to position the shoulder belts correctly on the child s shoulders The clip can be easily pulled apart...

Page 56: ...54 Figure 7 Securing the chest clip...

Page 57: ...tight unbuckle the crotch safety belt buckle allow belts to retract then reinsert both belt tongues To remove the child from the built in child seat 1 Squeeze the tabs on the top and bottom of the ch...

Page 58: ...n after a collision RWARNING All built in child restraints including seats buckles retractors seat latches interlocks and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified Dealer technician after...

Page 59: ...fety Belts for Children Children who are too large for child safety seats should always wear safety belts See instructions with your child seat or contact its manufacturer to determine maximum size of...

Page 60: ...e shoulder belt rests in front of the child s face or neck or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both thighs or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the way back on the seat cushio...

Page 61: ...s the gearshift for all vehicles with an automatic transaxle The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in P Park to move the key to the LOCK position LOCK is the only position that allows you to remov...

Page 62: ...tion also allows you to test the brake warning light Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing the key from the ignition will be the same for both the column and console mounted gears...

Page 63: ...ver sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running Exhaust fumes are toxic See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for more instructions Before you st...

Page 64: ...lightly because it may be binding For a cold engine At temperatures 10 F 12 C and below If the engine does not start in fifteen 15 seconds on the first try turn the key to OFF wait approximately ten 1...

Page 65: ...ition 2 Press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold it 3 Turn the ignition key to the START position 4 Release the ignition key when the engine starts 5 Release the accelerator gradually a...

Page 66: ...t and exhaust system which can start a fire If you consistently start your vehicle in subzero temperatures use an engine block heater if your vehicle has this option Engine Block Heater If equipped En...

Page 67: ...or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start even after a small collision the fuel pump shut off switch may have been activat...

Page 68: ...an Inside the right side service panel in the wagon RWARNING If you see or smell fuel do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle and call the l...

Page 69: ...key to the ON position for a few seconds then turn it to the OFF position 5 Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel If you see or smell fuel do not start your vehicle again If you do not see o...

Page 70: ...han a short period of time with the engine running Exhaust fumes are toxic See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for more instructions RWARNING If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehi...

Page 71: ...air conditioning system to bring in outside air If you use the heater set the fan speed on either medium or HI with the select knob on either R floor or VENT If you use the air conditioner set the fa...

Page 72: ...luster Optional cluster SHO cluster If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has check the diagrams on the following pages The Standard Cluster The following warning lights and gauges are on the...

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Page 74: ...d while the light is on or the chime is sounding both the light and the chime will turn off If the driver s safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON position the light will briefly ac...

Page 75: ...ht stays on after you have fully released the parking brake have the hydraulic brake system serviced by your dealer or a qualified service technician RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes...

Page 76: ...if the engine s oil level is low it could affect the oil pressure The light should come on every time the ignition key is turned to the ON or START position and should turn off after the engine is ru...

Page 77: ...s low add only as much oil as necessary to bring it to the full level before you start the engine again Do not overfill Do not operate the engine if the light is on regardless of the oil level Contact...

Page 78: ...door turn off the lamps or turn the ignition to the ON position A 3 second chime sounds after a 20 second delay if the ignition has been turned to the OFF position the parking lamps or headlamps are...

Page 79: ...s powertrain control system during normal operation If an emission problem is detected the Service Engine Soon light in the cluster is turned on Modification or additions to the vehicle may cause inco...

Page 80: ...serviced at the first opportunity You do not need to have your vehicle towed in If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are driving it means that a malfunction occurred and the condi...

Page 81: ...soon as it is safely possible and turn off the engine Remove and replace the fuel cap making sure it is properly seated After completing the three consecutive warm up cycles and on the fourth engine s...

Page 82: ...when the ignition is turned to the OFF position Cruise control indicator light Anti lock Brake System Warning Light If equipped This light comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to...

Page 83: ...on 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 in the OFF position the fuel gauge indic...

Page 84: ...ngine coolant is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage If your engine coolant overheats 1 Pull off the road as soon as safely possible 2 Turn off the engine 3 Let the engine cool...

Page 85: ...ate engine revolutions per minute how fast the engine is running You may damage the engine if you drive with the indicator in the red zone The Optional and SHO Clusters The optional cluster and the SH...

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Page 88: ...and a single chime will sound If this light stays on check the level of coolant inside the coolant reservoir For instructions on adding coolant mixture see Engine coolant in the Index Low Washer Flui...

Page 89: ...hen the brake pedal is pressed The light will stay on until the ignition is turned to the OFF position Rear lamp out light NOTE The warning light may not work or you may get a false reading if you use...

Page 90: ...located on the end of the column gearshift will return the vehicle to overdrive on mode The transaxle will be in the overdrive on mode when the vehicle is started even if the O D OFF mode was selecte...

Page 91: ...trument panel Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone trim with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to clean either the lens or the woodtone trim as th...

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Page 93: ...vehicle has see the diagrams on the following pages Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System The knobs that control the manual heating and air conditioning system Fan speed knob The fan speed knob c...

Page 94: ...w will be from the instrument panel registers VENT VENT brings in outside air through the instrument panel registers It can be used for heating or ventilating OFF In OFF outside air is shut out and th...

Page 95: ...ntrol knob may be adjusted from cool blue range to warm red range Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System The control for your Electronic Automatic Temperature Control EATC is located at the c...

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Page 97: ...erature selection The TEMP button at the upper left of the Control is for temperature selection The a side of the TEMP button will increase the set temperature and the b side of the TEMP button will l...

Page 98: ...ow Your EATC will provide maximum heat regardless of the 90 F 32 C setting until you select a cooler temperature with the b side of the TEMP button The display window The display window will indicate...

Page 99: ...he selected temperature and AUTO will be shown in the Display window The EATC will automatically heat or cool to achieve the set temperature Under normal conditions your EATC will need no additional a...

Page 100: ...EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed to the existing conditions You must press AUTO for automatic fan speed operation To control the fan speed yourself use the button which will cancel the automa...

Page 101: ...trolled Manual override buttons Your EATC has six buttons which allow you to make special selections The buttons are located along the bottom edge of the EATC and allow you to determine where the air...

Page 102: ...the set temperature and S Depending on the selected temperature the air will be automatically heated or cooled R Floor Airflow will be to the floor when the R floor button is pressed The display windo...

Page 103: ...show in the display window If the EATC is off the display will go blank after 4 seconds If the EATC is on the outside temperature will be shown until the OUTSIDE Temp button is pressed a second time...

Page 104: ...om of the windshield under the hood at the passenger side rear corner If the air conditioner performs well in MAX A C but not in A C this may indicate that the MicronAirH filter if equipped needs to b...

Page 105: ...n again The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to the OFF position NOTE Never use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of your rear window If yo...

Page 106: ...amps side markers license plate lamps and tail lamps use the knob that is to the left of the steering wheel The knob for the headlamps parking lamps license plate lamps and tail lamps To turn on the p...

Page 107: ...t vehicles only The Daytime Running Light DRL system is designed to turn the high beam headlamps on with a reduced light output and without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the instrument...

Page 108: ...dusk Failure to do so may result in a collision 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...

Page 109: ...eering wheel on the instrument panel 4 Turn the autolamp thumbwheel past the stop to the beginning of the MAX position The indicator light will come on 5 The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on...

Page 110: ...u leave your vehicle Similarly if you move the thumbwheel only slightly into the DELAY area your lamps will stay on only for a moment after you turn your vehicle off Lighting Up the Interior and Instr...

Page 111: ...e dome lamp is located behind the moon roof In the wagon the rear dome lamp is located overhead near the rear seating positions The dome map lamp Turn the map lamps on and off with the switches on the...

Page 112: ...When the switch is positioned to the door middle position the dome lamp will come on when either of the front doors or the liftgate wagon is opened The rear dome lamp also illuminates when the liftga...

Page 113: ...hts have been left on inadvertently or if a door is not completely closed Battery voltage to these lamps will be restored when the outside front door handles are lifted the keyless entry keypad is use...

Page 114: ...signal a right turn Move it down to signal a left turn The corresponding indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash If the turn signal stays on after you turn move the lever back to the cent...

Page 115: ...knob is in the on or off position The turn signal lever Windshield Wipers and Washer To turn on the windshield wipers the ignition key must be turned to the ON or ACC position Turn the knob on the en...

Page 116: ...turn the knob at the end of the turn signal lever toward or away from you until the wipers are going at the desired interval Windshield Washer To clean the windshield push in the end of the wiper swit...

Page 117: ...s continuously This could damage the washer pump system RWARNING In freezing weather the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision Always warm up the windshield with the def...

Page 118: ...ly charged and in good condition without draining the battery excessively If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if the battery is not fully charged the battery can be drained Horn To sound...

Page 119: ...rol you can automatically maintain a constant speed at or above 30 mph 50 km h NOTE Do not shift to N Neutral when using the cruise control This will cause the engine to overspeed Use of radio transmi...

Page 120: ...ate to the desired speed above 30 mph 50 km h using the accelerator pedal 3 Press the SET ACCEL switch and release it immediately to set your speed If you keep this switch pressed your speed will cont...

Page 121: ...ng conditions leave the gearshift in j Overdrive or resume as soon as practical RWARNING Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Accelerating Wit...

Page 122: ...witch Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed Lightly tap the brake pedal When the vehicle attains the desired speed press the SET ACCEL switch and release it immediately T...

Page 123: ...use the set speed to increase in increments of 1 mph 1 6 km h For example if the current set speed is 55 mph 88 km h 5 taps of the SET ACCEL switch will increase the vehicle speed and SET it at 60 mph...

Page 124: ...ndard and optional features Doors Childproof Locks In addition to standard or power locks your vehicle has childproof locks for the rear doors If you set these locks the doors cannot be opened from th...

Page 125: ...s the controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel of the front door When you close the doors after you set the door locks the doors remain locked If the power mechanism ever fails the manual door...

Page 126: ...helps prevent you from locking the keys in your vehicle With the key in the ignition in any switch position and the driver s door open the driver s door cannot be locked using the front door power loc...

Page 127: ...ht your vehicle you were given a computer code that operates the system for your vehicle For your convenience we have duplicated this code in two places The code is on your owner s wallet card found i...

Page 128: ...Within five seconds of pressing 1 2 enter your personal code pressing each digit within five seconds of the previous digit The keyless entry system registers this second code To open your vehicle you...

Page 129: ...em shuts down and you have to enter the code again The system has shut down if the keypad light is out If the keyless entry system does not work properly use the key or transmitter s to lock and unloc...

Page 130: ...ed anti theft system if so equipped Arming disarming and resetting your perimeter anti theft system If equipped from the keyless entry pad If your vehicle is equipped with the optional factory install...

Page 131: ...elapsed after the brake pedal is released The Autolock feature will repeat when a door is opened and then all doors and liftgate are closed the brake pedal is released The doors may not lock automatic...

Page 132: ...is method 1 Make sure the anti theft system is not armed or triggered ignition is off and all doors and liftgate are closed 2 Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN 3 Press the door power unlock button...

Page 133: ...will work with up to four transmitters Your vehicle came with two transmitters Additional transmitters can be ordered from your dealer The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the O...

Page 134: ...ternal lamps will flash If a door or the liftgate is open or ajar the horn will give two short chirps warning you that a door or the liftgate is open Remote entry personal alarm If you wish to activat...

Page 135: ...t when the doors are unlocked The remote will also reset the anti theft alarm when the driver s door is unlocked or the PANIC button is pressed on a programmed remote entry transmitter if it was trigg...

Page 136: ...HE TRANSMITTER APART When installing the new batteries be sure to place the positive side down as marked Snap the two halves back together Replacing the batteries Replacing lost transmitters In the ev...

Page 137: ...oor is open Perimeter Anti Theft System If equipped When armed this system helps protect your vehicle against break ins or theft When an unauthorized entry occurs the system triggers and will flash th...

Page 138: ...e THEFT indicator will glow steadily until the system is armed When the system is armed the THEFT indicator will begin to flash with short flashes every 2 seconds until the system is triggered or disa...

Page 139: ...lights and honking horn will shut off automatically within 2 minutes 45 seconds after the system is triggered It will trigger again if another intrusion occurs Coded Key Anti Theft System If your veh...

Page 140: ...on This indicator helps to determine possible fault conditions and or normal operating proveout The system will illuminate the indicator for two 2 seconds then go out to acknowledge normal operating c...

Page 141: ...es the window on that door The driver s door has a master control panel that operates all four windows The power windows only operate when the ignition key is in the ON or ACC position or when the ign...

Page 142: ...w by firmly pressing the switch and then releasing The one touch down feature can be stopped by pressing the up or down switch again The window controls on the passenger s door Accessory Delay The pow...

Page 143: ...es for the moon roof The roof console SLIDE switch is used to open and close the moon roof Press the AUTO portion of the switch and the roof will fully open automatically Press the switch again during...

Page 144: ...roof Sliding Shade The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can manually open or close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut To close the sliding shade pull the shade toward the front of th...

Page 145: ...rd head restraint Four way head restraints Your vehicle may have a four way head restraint It can be adjusted in four directions You can raise it about two inches five cm from its normal position and...

Page 146: ...front seat adjustment bar The handle to recline the back of the driver s seat RWARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving RWARNING To reduce the risk of serious inju...

Page 147: ...as power seats you can adjust the driver s seat in several directions You can raise or lower the whole front seat move the seat forward or backward and tilt the front and back of the seat up or down I...

Page 148: ...is equipped with split folding rear seats One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space Detach the shoulder belt from the lap belt in the center rear seating positio...

Page 149: ...sure the seatback is locked in position by pushing forward and backward on it RWARNING Securely latch the seatback in the upright position to prevent the seatback or objects from being thrown forward...

Page 150: ...rface with a leather and vinyl cleaner or a mild soap Fabric Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner Remove fresh spots immediately Follow the directions that come with the c...

Page 151: ...er the pointed end of the retention post from the rear and rotate forward to install Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper operation of accelerator pedal brake pedal and clutch pedal The posit...

Page 152: ...the right makes objects appear smaller and farther away than they actually are Use the inside rearview mirror or look behind you to determine the actual size and distance of objects that appear in the...

Page 153: ...r glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives fuel or other petroleum based cleaning products Sun Visors Using the Sun Visors Your vehicle may have special sun visors Besides the regular sun visor you ma...

Page 154: ...s To turn on the driver s mirror that is attached to the visor lift the mirror cover Adjust the amount of light by sliding the switch The mirror on the driver s sun visor The mirror on the passenger s...

Page 155: ...the following features Features of the full console The release for opening the utility compartment is on the front of the console just below the armrest Press and release at the ridges near the drive...

Page 156: ...ed and will open automatically If your vehicle is equipped with the column shift it has a center seating stowage console in the center front seating position The center seating stowage console has the...

Page 157: ...fold your cellular phone antenna down onto the back glass before entering a car wash Ashtrays The ashtray can be converted to a storage compartment for small objects by removing the plastic heatproof...

Page 158: ...he liftgate The liftgate will not lock automatically when you close it To lock the liftgate with the key turn left You can also use the central power lock on the driver s door or the LOCK button on th...

Page 159: ...ur vehicle If you must drive like this keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle The Storage Area Loading the vehicle When you load the back of your vehicle put the load as far forward...

Page 160: ...t is in the rear trim panel on the right The locking storage compartment in the rear of the wagon Cargo Net If equipped The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area of your vehicle The...

Page 161: ...objects during an accident Cargo Cover If equipped You can conceal luggage or cargo in the back of your wagon with the cargo cover To cover the back compartment 1 Fasten the cover into the molded poc...

Page 162: ...ing GVWR which is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label 2 Loosen the adjusting levers on the rear crossbar by pushing them toward the center of the vehicle 3 Slide the rear crossbar forwa...

Page 163: ...bar in its original back position when you are not using it to hold luggage to reduce aerodynamic drag and improve fuel economy The Second Seats Your vehicle is equipped with split folding second seat...

Page 164: ...back in the upright position to prevent the seatback or objects from being thrown forward during a sudden stop or collision The Third Seat The third seat faces the back of the wagon For height and wei...

Page 165: ...166 Opening the third seat in the rear of the wagon The third seat in a wagon...

Page 166: ...ck is locked in the upright position by pushing forward and backward on it To close the seat 1 Ensure that the third row safety belts are fully stowed and belts located in notches 2 Lift the remote la...

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Page 170: ...when the ignition is turned off the volume will come back to a nominal listening level when the ignition is turned back on However if the radio power is turned off with the VOL PUSH ON button the volu...

Page 171: ...s and hold down either the right or left side of the button Using the SEEK function Press the right a side of the SEEK button to select the next listenable station up the frequency band Press the left...

Page 172: ...s above for each station memory preset button you want to set Using the Radio Set feature With Radio set you can automatically set strong stations into your memory buttons AM FM1 and FM2 will be set s...

Page 173: ...ce Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and left speakers Press the right a side of the BAL button to shift the sound to the right speakers and press the left...

Page 174: ...io and or the vehicle This will automatically retract the antenna If your power antenna mast ever becomes damaged the mast may not extend or retract properly which might limit reception performance In...

Page 175: ...he terrain hilly mountainous tall buildings of the area over which the signal travels may prevent the FM signal from being noise free 3 Rounded off frequencies Some FM radio stations advertise a round...

Page 176: ...on whether the radio is on or off However if the radio is off the cassette tape will be loaded and stored How to locate a desired selection on the tape There are four ways to quickly locate a desired...

Page 177: ...e left b side to seek the previous tape selection NOTE If you want to restart a currently playing tape selection press the left b side of the SEEK button after approximately three seconds into the cur...

Page 178: ...ouble D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Push the k button to activate Dolby B Noise Reduction Push again to deactivate Tape error messages Your cassette tape player i...

Page 179: ...proper tape operation Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be used Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism Protect cass...

Page 180: ...argo area It is controlled by the audio system buttons Loading Instructions 1 Open the cover door Open Compact Disc Changer trunk unit by sliding door to the front sedan or rear wagon Figure 1 Figure...

Page 181: ...disc from the disc magazine slide the corresponding lever on the opposite side of the magazine window The disc will partially eject 4 Insert loaded disc magazine into changer unit with the arrow on t...

Page 182: ...Changer Push the CD button to begin CD play If the disc magazine has just been installed the CD Changer will automatically begin playing the first track selection of the first disc loaded in the unit...

Page 183: ...ection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press the left b side of the SEEK button the CD Changer will replay that selection from the beginning Using fast forward or reverse To quickly...

Page 184: ...st eight seconds This process is continued until either the SCAN button or SHUFFLE button is pressed a second time Operating the CD Compression feature The compression feature will bring soft and loud...

Page 185: ...he center out to the edges Do not use a circular motion to clean Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog record...

Page 186: ...is dusty or defective The player s internal temperature is above 140 F 60 C Allow the player to cool off before operating Different manufacturers of compact discs may produce discs with different dim...

Page 187: ...codes are NO then CD Empty slot or magazine mechanical error disc s unreadable or mechanism focus error Check all discs in the magazine for scratches and proper insertion If problem persists refer pro...

Page 188: ...warranty booklet for further information Ask your dealer for a copy of this limited warranty Service At Ford Electronics we stand behind our audio systems with a comprehensive service and repair progr...

Page 189: ...ped with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that limits engine and or vehicle speeds with a cut out mode to promote durability Driving with an Automatic Overdrive Transaxle Column Gearshift witho...

Page 190: ...the brake pedal is depressed This feature is active when the ignition is in the ON position If the gearshift lever CANNOT be moved from P Park with the brake pedal depressed 1 Turn the engine off and...

Page 191: ...u place the gearshift securely into position gradually release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary R Reverse With the gearshift in the R Reverse position the vehicle will move backwar...

Page 192: ...rth gears that your vehicle sometimes does when you are traveling through hilly terrain in j Overdrive It also provides more engine braking than j Overdrive for descending hills or city driving When t...

Page 193: ...e Gearshift with O D OFF Switch Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D Overdrive or with the O D OFF Switch depressed Driving with the shift selector in D Ov...

Page 194: ...brake pedal depressed 1 Turn the engine off and remove the ignition key 2 Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise to the first position OFF 3 Depress the brake pedal move the gearshift lever to...

Page 195: ...197 Using the gearshift If your gearshift is on the column you can use any of the following positions The column mounted gearshift...

Page 196: ...n except P Park the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK or removed from the steering column TO REMOVE THE KEY the gearshift lever must be in P Park Once the gearshift is secure in the desired positi...

Page 197: ...only one drive position on your gearshift indicator instead of Drive and Overdrive However you will find a switch labeled O D located on the gearshift lever Push in the switch and the O D OFF light i...

Page 198: ...give you more engine braking to slow your vehicle on downgrades When to use 1 First Use 1 First when added engine braking is desired when descending steep hills The automatic transaxle will shift to t...

Page 199: ...ovides light power steering efforts for parking and heavier power steering efforts for highway driving If you notice that the power steering effort does not change according to the speed you are trave...

Page 200: ...ont disc brakes and rear drum brakes which automatically adjust as the brake pads and linings wear down If your vehicle does not have anti lock brakes apply the brake pedal gradually Use the squeeze t...

Page 201: ...em ABS the wheels will not lock and slide when you press down hard on the brake pedal The ABS automatically starts releasing and reapplying the front brakes independently and the rear brakes together...

Page 202: ...cle reaches 4 9 mph 6 15 km h The system turns on the ABS pump motor for approximately 1 2 second At this time a mechanical noise may be heard This is a normal part of the self check feature If a malf...

Page 203: ...rking brake and parking brake release RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park RWARNING If the parking brake is fully released but the Brak...

Page 204: ...As with any new vehicle yours may drive and handle differently from your previous vehicle Use care until you become accustomed to its various features and driving characteristics Operate your vehicle...

Page 205: ...y roads do not downshift into 1 First when you are moving faster than 20 mph 30 km h RWARNING If your vehicle has speed control do not use it on slippery roads You could lose control of your vehicle a...

Page 206: ...ecause your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual After you drive through the standing water apply your brakes gently several times as your vehicle moves slowly This helps to dry the brakes Drivin...

Page 207: ...eeded your vehicle may be damaged or you may lose control and injure someone Limiting Your Vehicle s Load The load that you add to your vehicle must not exceed the maximum load stated on the Safety Co...

Page 208: ...he total weight of the load After determining this load you must also make sure that the total weight of your vehicle plus the load it carries is less than its GVWR Also make sure that the weight your...

Page 209: ...211 Trailer Towing Your vehicle is classified as a light duty towing vehicle The amount of weight that you can safely tow depends on the type of engine in your vehicle See the following charts...

Page 210: ...ts when you tow See Knowing Your Vehicle s Load Limits Carefully and thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing making sure to use the right equipment and to attach it properly See Preparing to Tow in...

Page 211: ...d be on the tongue However the tongue load should never exceed 10 of the maximum weight that your vehicle can safely tow Preparing to Tow For your safety and for the good of your vehicle use the right...

Page 212: ...make your vehicle easier to handle Connecting the safety chains Always attach the trailer s safety chains to your vehicle They help protect your trailer if the hitch breaks To connect the trailer s sa...

Page 213: ...ectly to your vehicle s brake system Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase Connecting the trailer s lights Do not connect a trailer s l...

Page 214: ...r gear on upgrades If you tow in Overdrive while riding through hilly country your vehicle may frequently shift between Overdrive and Third gears To prevent your vehicle from shifting too much move th...

Page 215: ...ttery 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 e...

Page 216: ...to use a 12 volt jumper system You will damage your starting motor ignition system and other electrical parts if you connect them to a 24 volt power supply either two 12 volt batteries in series or a...

Page 217: ...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 218: ...220 Jumper cable connections The 3 4L SHO engine...

Page 219: ...cables 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 negat...

Page 220: ...rough the valve stem are not to be used to service punctured tires because they can produce wheel rust and tire imbalance The Temporary Spare Tire You may have a high pressure temporary spare tire Thi...

Page 221: ...ehicle drive through an automatic car wash with this tire Because the temporary spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire it reduces the ground clearance Your vehicle may get caught in the rails...

Page 222: ...224 The spare tire in the SHO The spare tire in the sedan...

Page 223: ...he three retainers 3 Pull the front of the cover out slightly and remove the cover by sliding it toward the front of the vehicle 4 Lift out the spare tire jack and lug wrench Preparing to Change the T...

Page 224: ...ack RWARNING To avoid injury never run the engine with one wheel off the ground such as when changing a tire 3 Remove wheel covers or aluminum wheel ornaments with the tapered end of a wheel nut wrenc...

Page 225: ...f the ground RWARNING To lessen the risk of personal injury do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack i...

Page 226: ...Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure that the air valve stem is facing outward 4 Reinstall the lug nuts tightening until the wheel is snug against the hub The beveled edges on the lu...

Page 227: ...re the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive 9 Unblock the wheels Removing and Replacing Wheel Covers Your vehicle may have wheel covers with a wire retention system To remove...

Page 228: ...move the wheel cover 1 Pry the center ornament off the wheelcover with the lug wrench Pry only at the notch Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool as this may damage the wheelcover or the surface...

Page 229: ...this valve hole on the wheelcover with the valve stem on the wheel Reinstall the cover by pressing with the palm of your hand Do not use excessive force Do not use a hammer 3 Attach the bolt to the pe...

Page 230: ...he lug wrench and stored with the spare tire If you lose the key send the registration card to the manufacturer not to the dealer to get a replacement key NOTE If entire lug wrench lug nut key assembl...

Page 231: ...Cranks But Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision The Fuel Pump Shut off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a collision the fuel pump shut off switch may hav...

Page 232: ...operator what kind of vehicle you have A towing manual is available from Ford Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck driver refer to this manual for the proper hook...

Page 233: ...e the parking brake Move the gearshift to N Neutral Turn the key in the ignition to OFF Unlock the steering wheel Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 35 mph 56 km h or for a distance greate...

Page 234: ...vailable through Ford Auto Club in the United States or Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers in Canada contact your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Additional Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in...

Page 235: ...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 236: ...oncerns that the dealership cannot answer contact the Customer Assistance Center If you live in Canada and have any questions or concerns that the dealership cannot answer contact the Customer Assista...

Page 237: ...rd is a voluntary independent dispute settlement program available free to owners or lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states F...

Page 238: ...litigation Vehicles not used primarily for personal family or household purposes NOTE Complaints involving vehicles on which applicable express written new vehicle warranties have expired at receipt...

Page 239: ...resentations made by each of the involved parties Because the Board usually meets only once a month some cases will take longer than 30 days to be reviewed The Board will make every effort to resolve...

Page 240: ...u will receive an acknowledgment indicating the file number assigned to your application and the local Board address At the same time your dealer and Ford Motor Company representative are asked to sub...

Page 241: ...uld cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may...

Page 242: ...re Please have the following information available when contacting the Customer Assistance Centre your telephone number both business and home your Vehicle Identification Number VIN listed on your own...

Page 243: ...without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings In the CAMVAP program impartial third party Arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually convenient ti...

Page 244: ...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 245: ...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 246: ...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 247: ...essories 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 GAWR as shown on the Safety Compliance Certification...

Page 248: ...our vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are not properly installed For example when operated such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall In addition...

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Page 252: ...easily When possible we design parts such as the headlamp bulbs that can be replaced without tools We give you a Maintenance Schedule that makes tracking routine service for your vehicle easy The main...

Page 253: ...conforming to specifications Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle Using these parts for replacement is your assurance that Ford built quality stays...

Page 254: ...under a vehicle while it is supported by a jack only If you must work under a vehicle use safety stands Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away from the battery and all fuel related...

Page 255: ...with the air 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...

Page 256: ...259 The hood release hood latch and lift cylinder assembly...

Page 257: ...ing of this chapter before opening the hood Engine Compartment Your vehicle has one of these types of engines a 3 0L Vulcan engine a 3 0L Duratec engine a 3 4L SHO engine The following pages show diag...

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Page 261: ...possible cracking of the engine block or fuel injection pump do not spray a hot engine or injection pump with cold water The alternator distributor and air intake must be covered Covering these compon...

Page 262: ...fast fuel dispensing rates over 10 gallons 38 liters per minute NOTE If you spill any fuel on the body of your vehicle clean it off immediately The fuel may dull or soften the paint if you do not was...

Page 263: ...EADED FUEL Using leaded fuel is prohibited by federal law Any vehicle damage may not be covered by your warranty Octane Recommendations All models except SHO 3 4L Your vehicle is designed to use regul...

Page 264: ...emium unleaded fuel In some high altitude areas premium fuels are sold with octane ratings of less than 91 It is recommended that you use only those premium fuels with an octane rating of 91 or higher...

Page 265: ...alling a physician merely because no adverse effects are noticed at first the toxic effects of fuels may not become apparent for many hours If gasoline is swallowed do not induce vomiting If a gasolin...

Page 266: ...rate with pressurized fuel The fuel lines are under pressure even when the engine is off This system should be serviced by an authorized dealer using only Ford approved parts Using other materials may...

Page 267: ...economy 1 Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer reading 2 Every time you buy fuel record the amount in gallons or liters purchased Keep a record for at least a month This will give...

Page 268: ...my Fuel economy is affected by a number of variables which can reduce efficiency You can improve fuel economy by understanding these variables and minimizing their effect The following decrease fuel e...

Page 269: ...spout and windshield washer fluid Check the engine oil at every refueling stop Clean the windshield outside mirrors and headlights Check windshield washer fluid Check tires for excessive wear or worn...

Page 270: ...g to the maintenance schedule Checking and Adding Engine Oil Since the proper amount of engine oil is important for safe engine operation check the oil using the dipstick each time you put fuel in you...

Page 271: ...some oil must be removed from the engine 7 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 CERTI...

Page 272: ...dditional information NOTE Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner Follow your community s standards for disposing of these types of fluids Call your local recycling center to...

Page 273: ...ts your engine from overheating in the summer and from freezing in the winter Check the level of the coolant at least once a month Simply look at the engine coolant reservoir located in the engine com...

Page 274: ...s low Checking Hoses Inspect all engine and heater system hoses and hose connections for deterioration leaks and loose hose clamps as specified in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet Repair or...

Page 275: ...rn and remove cap 5 Stand away from the reservoir opening Hot steam may blow out or hot engine coolant may even splash out RWARNING Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious persona...

Page 276: ...een 40 11 F 24 C and 60 62 F 52 C depending on your local climate conditions Below 40 you will lose freeze protection and above 60 your engine may overheat on a warm day NOTE Less than 40 of coolant c...

Page 277: ...out recycling automotive fluids Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ 19549 AA in Canada Motorcraft CXC 8 B or an equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford Specification ESE M97B44 A Have your de...

Page 278: ...is at the top of the cold fill range Reinstall the pressure cap until it clicks Start and idle the engine until the radiator upper hose is warm this indicates the thermostat is open and coolant is fl...

Page 279: ...rshift in P Park set the parking brake turn off all the accessories and start the vehicle Bring the engine to normal operating temperature Allow the engine to idle for one minute in N Neutral and one...

Page 280: ...g facility for disposal Battery recycling symbol Windshield Washer Fluid and Wipers Washer Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you stop for fuel The reservoir for washer fl...

Page 281: ...tifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades and windshield washer system RWARNING Washer solution contains meth...

Page 282: ...damage your blades To make reaching the wiper blades easy simply turn the ignition to the ACC position and turn your wipers on Wait for them to reach a vertical position and turn the ignition to the...

Page 283: ...in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet To replace the MicronAirH air filter 1 Open the hood Move the vacuum hose at the rear passenger side of the engine compartment by pulling the hose clips...

Page 284: ...ve it Removing the water shield 3 Remove the old filter by sliding it forward out of the plastic tray then towards the center of the vehicle until there is enough clearance to remove it 4 Install the...

Page 285: ...ld in place 6 Reinstall the leaf screen Tuck the left rear corner of the screen under the top of the fender then lower the screen into position Reinstall the four retainers turning them 90 to lock the...

Page 286: ...nts At least once a month check the pressure in all your vehicle s tires including the spare Use an accurate tire pressure gauge Check the tire pressure when tires are cold after the vehicle has been...

Page 287: ...o circumstances should you exceed maximum tire inflation pressure which is molded on the tire outer side wall Your vehicle has been equipped with proper speed rated tires to meet its speed capabilitie...

Page 288: ...e a P225 55VR16 tire for replacement Replace any tires that show wear bands When your tire shows a wear band it has only 1 16 inch 2 mm of tread left A worn out tire Because your vehicle s tires may w...

Page 289: ...hicles are fitted with 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...

Page 290: ...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 291: ...casionally 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 if the law requires...

Page 292: ...e Tire chains may affect vehicle handling Drive carefully and avoid hard braking Do not use chains on temporary spare tires They may damage the vehicle and the tire Remove tire chains at the first opp...

Page 293: ...fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for replacement intervals However if the transaxle is not working properly for instance the transaxle may slip or shift slowly or you may no...

Page 294: ...l is above the bottom hole on the dipstick do not add fluid Recheck the fluid level after your vehicle has reached normal operating temperature Normal operating temperature is reached after driving ap...

Page 295: ...isposing of these types of fluids Call your local recycling center to find out about recycling automotive fluids Brake Fluid Under normal circumstances your vehicle should not use up brake fluid rapid...

Page 296: ...with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ 19542 AB or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA M6C25 A RWARNING If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3 you will cause permanen...

Page 297: ...un until the power steering fluid reaches normal operating temperature The power steering fluid will be at the right temperature when the engine coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is...

Page 298: ...the side of the dipstick opposite the side marked FULL COLD Do not add fluid if the level is within the FULL HOT range 5 If the power steering fluid is low add fluid in small amounts continuously che...

Page 299: ...steering fluid is below the MIN mark add fluid in small amounts until the level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the side of the reservoir Reservoir for power steering fluid 3 0L Duratec and 3 4L S...

Page 300: ...e not working the system may have been overloaded and blown a fuse Before you replace or repair any electrical parts check the appropriate circuit protector High current fuses should only be repaired...

Page 301: ...304 The instrument panel fuses and relays The instrument panel fuse panel location...

Page 302: ...305 The instrument panel fuse cover...

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Page 305: ...ribution box fuses and relays Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced by a qualified technician RWARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses The power distrib...

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Page 308: ...on the cover tells you where to locate the fuse on the panel 3 Check the fuse to see if it is blown To remove the fuse use the pulling tool attached to the inside cover of the fuse panel Look through...

Page 309: ...e and could start a fire 5 Put the cover back on Even after you replace a fuse it will continue to blow if you do not find what caused the overload If the fuse continues to blow have your electrical s...

Page 310: ...the Headlamp Bulb The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable bulbs When the lamp burns out simply replace the bulb rather than the whole lamp RWARNING Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and...

Page 311: ...2 Lift the hood If you are replacing the driver s side headlamp unclip the electronic module on the right side of the battery and move it out of the way Find the bulb in the headlamp socket The modul...

Page 312: ...f the bulb into the socket 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...

Page 313: ...e vehicle on a surface that is level on the front to rear direction If the vehicle cannot be placed on a true level surface the headlamps still can be adjusted using the VHAD if the slope of the surfa...

Page 314: ...until the reference mark on the reflector extension aligns with the 0 reference mark on the horizontal indicator when viewed from directly above If the vehicle has been in an accident requiring the fr...

Page 315: ...e is on a downward or upward slope of not more than 1 2 the VHAD s bubble level can be used to correct for the effects of the surface slope provided that the slope is accurately known Each graduation...

Page 316: ...high mount brakelamp on the outside You may need to remove this lamp to replace the brakelamp bulb Parts of the high mount brakelamp sedan Sedan To remove the brakelamp 1 Remove the package tray trim...

Page 317: ...e tab slots 3 Push down and toward the rear window to engage the tabs 4 Push attachment toward the rear window and line up the slot in the attachment with the edge of the sheet metal hole 5 Release th...

Page 318: ...n place 3 Lift the whole assembly off of the vehicle from the outside 4 Disconnect the bulbs To install the brakelamp 1 Install the bulbs 2 Position the brakelamp into the tailgate holes 3 From the in...

Page 319: ...322 Using the right bulbs...

Page 320: ...k properly Use only unleaded fuel Avoid running out of fuel Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving especially at high speeds Have the services listed in your Maintenance Schedule an...

Page 321: ...sometimes indicate that the emissions system is not working properly Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine Changes that cause more unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system ca...

Page 322: ...system If the vehicle s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced the OBD II system is reset to a not ready for I M testing condition To prepare for I M testing the law specifies a need...

Page 323: ...neutral the vehicle for 4 minutes 2 Idle the vehicle in drive for 40 seconds 3 Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph 70 km h at 1 4 to 1 2 throttle for 10 seconds 4 Drive the vehicle with a steady throttl...

Page 324: ...the throttle steady at the selected speed between 45 and 60 mph 70 100 km h for approximately 5 minutes 9 Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes at varying speeds between 45 and 60 mph 70 100 km h 10 Bring t...

Page 325: ...328 Refill Capacities Motorcraft Parts and Lubricant Specifications Refill Capacities...

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Page 328: ...e stored outside they require regular maintenance to protect against rust and damage Body Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt grease oil tar or mud from exterior surfaces rear wheel housing and und...

Page 329: ...he first automatic shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle NOTE During extended periods of vehicle storage 60 days or more fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation This can damage rubber and other polymers in th...

Page 330: ...battery charge is maintained for quick starting NOTE If battery cables are disconnected it will be necessary to reset any memory features eg radio presets Brakes Make sure brakes and parking brake ar...

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Page 347: ...er air bag 23 proper seating 24 service and information labels 27 tone generator 30 wearing safety belts 24 Air cleaner filter location 260 replacing 296 specifications 329 Air conditioning electronic...

Page 348: ...8 fluid checking 296 fluid refill capacities 328 fluid specification 330 Axle lubricant specifications 330 refill capacities 328 B Backing up 193 198 Basic vehicle warranty 4 Battery acid treating eme...

Page 349: ...king and adding 298 fluid refill capacities 298 fluid specifications 330 front disc 202 master cylinder 298 new brake linings 5 noise 203 parking 205 servicing 298 trailer 215 when storing your vehicl...

Page 350: ...stem 182 Chains tires 294 Changing a tire 222 Charging system warning light 74 Childproof locks 125 Child safety restraints 31 child safety belts 57 child safety seats 33 Child safety seats and air ba...

Page 351: ...y belts 23 tail lamps 108 upholstery and interior trim 151 washing 6 waxing 6 wheels 295 windows 105 Climate control system electronic automatic temperature control 95 manual heating and air condition...

Page 352: ...Instrument panel 91 Daytime running light system 107 Defects reporting 244 Defrost rear window and side view mirrors 104 windshield 95 103 Dipstick automatic transaxle fluid 296 engine oil 273 power s...

Page 353: ...roadside assistance 237 battery acid spills 217 fuel 268 jump starting 217 towing 233 Emergency brake parking brake 205 Emission control system catalytic converter 323 emissions warranty 4 323 Engine...

Page 354: ...filter 275 checking and adding 273 dipstick 274 disposal 275 engine oil pressure warning light 75 filter specifications 329 refill capacities 328 specifications 330 synthetic oil 273 break in oils 5...

Page 355: ...mparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 271 filling your vehicle with fuel 264 filter specifications 329 fuel gauge 82 improving fuel economy 271 octane rating 266 quality 267 running out of fuel 26...

Page 356: ...er 84 tachometer 84 trip odometer 84 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating calculating 209 definition 208 driving with a heavy load 208 location 208 Gearshift automatic operation 192 195 column mounted 197 co...

Page 357: ...ing on and off 106 warning chime 77 Head restraints 145 Heated mirrors 104 Heating electronic automatic temperature control system 95 manual heating and air conditioning system 93 High beams 115 indic...

Page 358: ...84 Instrument panel lighting up panel and interior 110 location of components 92 Interval wipers 117 J Jack positioning 225 Jump starting your vehicle attaching cables 219 disconnecting cables 221 K...

Page 359: ...anel dimming 110 interior lamps 110 map lamps 111 trailer 215 Lane change indicator see Turn signal 115 Lap belts 21 Lights warning and indicator air bag 77 anti lock brakes ABS 81 brake 73 charging s...

Page 360: ...29 Lumbar support pad 149 M Maintenance schedule and record see separate Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet 3 Maintenance see Servicing 255 Master cylinder brakes 298 Mileage calculating fuel eco...

Page 361: ...tem 135 Parking brake operation 205 warning light 73 Parts see Motorcraft Parts 329 PCV valve specifications 329 Phone cellular 158 Power distribution box see Fuses 308 Power door locks 126 Power feat...

Page 362: ...arm 135 replacement additional transmitters 137 replacing the batteries 136 Reporting safety defects 244 Restraints safety see Safety restraints adult 9 child 31 head 145 infant 31 Ride control Semi A...

Page 363: ...replacement 23 warning light and chime 73 Safety seats for children and air bags 26 33 attaching with tether straps 43 automatic locking mode retractor 14 33 in front seat 35 in rear outboard 35 tethe...

Page 364: ...222 conventional spare 223 finding the spare 223 removing the spare tire 223 storing the flat tire 223 temporary spare 222 Spark plugs specifications 329 Special driving conditions 206 Specification c...

Page 365: ...light 77 Supplemental Restraint System SRS 23 T Tachometer 84 Tail lamps cleaning 108 Temperature control see Climate control 93 Tether anchor installation see Child restraints 43 Tilt steering wheel...

Page 366: ...ing and adding automatic 296 fluid refill capacities 328 lubricant specifications 330 Trip odometer 84 Tune up specifications VECI 325 Turn signal indicator lights 81 lever 115 U Used engine oil dispo...

Page 367: ...window wiper and washer 105 luggage rack 163 Warm engine starting 62 Warning chimes headlamps on 77 key in ignition 60 safety belt 73 Warning lights see Lights 71 Warranties basic 4 Canada 4 radio 19...

Page 368: ...down 143 power windows operating 142 rear defrosting 104 Windshield defrosting 95 103 washing 116 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid 283 checking and replacing wiper blades 2...

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