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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS)

Important supplemental
restraint system (SRS)
precautions

The supplemental restraint system
is designed to:

•

work with the safety belt to
protect the driver and right
front passenger

•

reduce certain upper body
injuries

Failure to follow these
instructions will affect the

performance of the safety belts
and increase the risk of personal
injury.

The right front passenger
air bag is not designed to

restrain occupants in the front
seating position.

Do not place objects or
mount equipment on or

near the air bag covers that may
come into contact with an
inflating air bag.

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Seating and safety restraints

Summary of Contents for 1997 Expedition

Page 1: ...Controls and features 20 Seating and safety restraints 72 Starting and driving Starting 100 Driving 107 Roadside emergencies 134 Servicing Maintenance and care 155 Capacities and specifications 213 Re...

Page 2: ...is aim WARNINGS How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others your vehicle and its equipment In this owner s guide answers to such questions are contained in com...

Page 3: ...e to break in If possible you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles From 1 600 km 1 000 miles onwards you can gradually increase the performance of your vehicle up to...

Page 4: ...Using your vehicle as a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing Introduction 4...

Page 5: ...OFF PANEL DIM AUTO LAMP C H 8 18 C H 8 18 N O R M AL N O R M AL SRS Engine oil pressure gauge pg 16 Engine coolant temperature gauge pg 15 Fuel gauge pg 15 Speedometer pg 14 Speed control pg 41 Tacho...

Page 6: ...CLK SEEK TUNE DISCS SCAN 4 DOLBY SYSTEM EJ TAPE CD COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6 WARM COOL FLR DEF MAX A C FLOOR PANEL FLOOR DEF OFF PANEL A C LO HI 2WD 4WD HIGH 4WD LOW Vents pg 28 Electronic sound system pg 24...

Page 7: ...nt level as soon as possible Refer to Checking and adding engine coolant and What you should know about fail safe cooling in the Maintenance and care section 3 10 50 30 70 40 80 120 140 40 20 0 100 90...

Page 8: ...ding engine oil in the Maintenance and care section The oil pressure and engine coolant warning lights share the same lightbulb if one of the warning lights illuminates they both do Door ajar Illumina...

Page 9: ...en the ignition is turned to On If the light fails to illuminate continues to flash or remains on have the system serviced For more information refer to Supplemental restraints system SRS in the Seati...

Page 10: ...sts damage to the transmission could occur For more information refer to the Driving chapter Automatic four wheel drive indicator if equipped Illuminates when A4WD automatic 4 wheel drive is engaged 4...

Page 11: ...ch has been activated For more information refer to Fuel pump shut off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter Anti theft system Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position t...

Page 12: ...rning chime For information on the safety belt warning chime refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter Supplemental restraint system SRS warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime...

Page 13: ...R GAUGES Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed 3 10 50 30 70 40 80 120 140 180 40 20 0 100 90 60 80 60 100 20 km h 0 0 1 0 2 4 5 6 0 1 L H C H E F 8 18 THEFT RPMx1000 3 MPH 10 50 30 70 40 80...

Page 14: ...l Refer to Checking and adding engine coolant and What you should know about fail safe cooling in the Maintenance and care chapter Fuel gauge For information on the capacity of the fuel tank refer to...

Page 15: ...pointer moves and stays outside of the normal range have the vehicle s electrical system checked as soon as safely possible Engine oil pressure gauge Indicates the engine oil pressure in the system Su...

Page 16: ...ation through a constant monitor of vehicle systems You may select display features on the message center for a display of status For more information on the overhead console of your vehicle MPH 50 40...

Page 17: ...ice versa Compass Press the mode control once for compass only display Fuel range Press the mode control to display the approximate number of kilometers miles left to drive before the fuel tank is emp...

Page 18: ...splay the instantaneous fuel economy of your running vehicle Distance to empty display may be inaccurate if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline Fuel fills of less than 22 7 liters six ga...

Page 19: ...ipped The headlamp control also operates the foglamps The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamps are in the position Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on The foglamp indica...

Page 20: ...otate the control upward To turn autolamps off rotate the control down until it clicks A small LED illuminates under the autolamp control to indicate that the headlamps have been turned on by the auto...

Page 21: ...urn on your headlamps at dusk Failure to do so may result in a collision Panel dimmer control Turn the control up to brighten the panel Turn the control down to dim the panel Rotate the control up unt...

Page 22: ...oint is an additional power source for electrical accessories Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter Use the power point P HI LO 2H 4L A4WD 4H OFF A C MAX A C REW 1 FF...

Page 23: ...the Roadside emergencies chapter for information on operating the fuel pump shut off switch P HI LO OFF A C MAX A C REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1 2 3 FM 1 ST VOL PUSH ON AM FM BASS TREB BAL FADE AUTO SET CLK SEE...

Page 24: ...switch if equipped Your vehicle is equipped with an air suspension system that levels your vehicle when carrying heavy loads Refer to Air suspension load leveling in the Driving chapter for more infor...

Page 25: ...the defroster is activated The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF...

Page 26: ...ONTROL Operating the instrument panel controls BRAKE P HI LO OFF A C MAX A C REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1 2 3 FM 1 ST VOL PUSH ON AM FM BASS TREB BAL FADE AUTO SET CLK SEEK TUNE DISCS SCAN 4 DOLBY SYSTEM EJ TAPE...

Page 27: ...ur vents on the instrument panel These vents are equipped with dials to adjust the amount and direction of air passing through them Temperature Turn temperature control to the desired temperature WARM...

Page 28: ...r air to flow through these vents The PANEL position allows outside air to flow through the instrument panel vents LO HI FLR DEF MAX A C FLOOR PANEL FLOOR DEF OFF PANEL A C P HI LO OFF A C MAX A C REW...

Page 29: ...air to flow through these vents The FLOOR position directs outside air to flow through the floor vents P HI LO OFF A C MAX A C REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1 2 3 FM 1 ST VOL PUSH ON AM FM BASS TREB BAL FADE AUTO...

Page 30: ...utside air to flow through the windshield defroster vents The air conditioning system will function in this mode provided the outside temperature is above 10 C 50 F P HI LO OFF A C MAX A C REW 1 FF 2...

Page 31: ...A C mode recirculates the cabin air and directs it to flow through the instrument panel vents This mode is noisier but more economical than the A C mode The air conditioning system only functions if t...

Page 32: ...turn temperature control to maximum heat red and set fan speed control to HI Maximum cooling Set mode control to MAX A C turn the temperature control to maximum cool blue and set fan speed control to...

Page 33: ...m heat red and set fan speed control to HI Drive with the climate control system on in either the heating or air conditioning mode to reduce humidity in your vehicle To prevent air intake restriction...

Page 34: ...t seat occupants the auxiliary air conditioning controls allow the rear passengers to control the temperature in the rear of the vehicle through a second control panel above the second row seat In ord...

Page 35: ...is set to FLOOR airflow only occurs from the third row seat floor vent located in the driver s side rear quarter trim panel When the auxiliary air conditioning control is set to PANEL airflow occurs...

Page 36: ...nt Anywhere between PANEL and FLOOR to vary airflow between the outlets Rear console climate controls if equipped Depending on the equipment package of your vehicle the rear console may not be equippe...

Page 37: ...Turn the fan speed dial to the desired position Select for air to flow through these vents SEEK VOLUME BAND MEMORY SEEK VOLUME BAND MEMORY Controls and features 38...

Page 38: ...Select for air to flow through these vents SEEK VOLUME BAND MEMORY Controls and features 39...

Page 39: ...gine is not running 2 Lock locks the steering wheel and automatic gearshift lever 3 Off shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel 4 On tests the warning lights Key re...

Page 40: ...speed Press SET ACCEL For speed control to operate the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km h 30 mph If you drive up or down a steep hill your vehicle speed may va...

Page 41: ...heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved To set a higher speed Press and hold SET ACCEL Release the switch when the desired vehicle speed is reached or Press and release SET ACCE...

Page 42: ...press the brake pedal When the desired vehicle speed is reached press SET ACCEL To return to a set speed Press RES For RES to operate the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km h 30 mph To disengage...

Page 43: ...Front windshield wiper washer controls Front wipers Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval low or high speed position INT 2 INT 1 OFF exd_ Controls and features 44...

Page 44: ...Front washer For front window washer fluid operation push and hold as desired the front washer control on the end of the stalk INT 2 INT 1 OFF Controls and features 45...

Page 45: ...the control will automatically return to the INT2 or OFF position Rear wipers For rear wiper operation rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position Select INT 2 One second...

Page 46: ...stalk towards you to activate the flash to pass function Turn signals Push the stalk down to activate the left turn signal push the stalk up to activate the right turn signal INT 2 INT 1 OFF exd_ Con...

Page 47: ...n control switch on the end of the gearshift lever The transmission control indicator light TCIL OFF will illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever Transmission will operate in gears one through th...

Page 48: ...light TCIL The TCIL OFF located on the end of the gearshift lever may flash steadily if a malfunction has been detected If the TCIL is flashing contact your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer as soon as p...

Page 49: ...ring Pull the lever to adjust the steering column angle Push the lever back up to lock the steering wheel into position Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving exd_ Controls and fea...

Page 50: ...our vehicle s overhead console will vary according to your option package Compass display if equipped The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings bridges power lines and po...

Page 51: ...s in the trip computer display 5 Release pressure on the paperclip and then slowly press it down again 6 Continue to press until your zone is shown in the trip computer display and release Compass cal...

Page 52: ...approximately eight seconds and release 5 Drive the vehicle slowly less than 5 km h 3 mph in circles until CAL indicator turns off 4 5 complete circles 6 The compass is now calibrated Trip computer i...

Page 53: ...ortion of the control to turn off Illuminated entry system The interior lamps and running board lights if equipped illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door or sound the perso...

Page 54: ...the storage compartment The door will open slightly and can be moved to full open The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a like object Installing a garage door opener if equipped...

Page 55: ...equipped Press and release the rear portion of the moon roof control to open Press and hold as desired the front portion of the moon roof control to close To halt motion at any point during one touch...

Page 56: ...ws if equipped Press the portion of the VENT control to open the power rear quarter windows Press the portion of the VENT control to close the power rear quarter windows RESET VENT VENT MODE E M exd_...

Page 57: ...ow The driver side power window has a one touch down feature When AUTO is fully pressed and released two clicks will be heard the driver side window will move completely down This feature can be cance...

Page 58: ...indow Press front of switches to close passenger window Accessory delay With accessory delay the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the Off positi...

Page 59: ...t to prevent children from opening the doors from the inside The childproof locks must be set separately for each door Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both rear d...

Page 60: ...the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Signal mirrors if equipped If your vehicle is equ...

Page 61: ...er enclosed area with a low ceiling If the liftgate glass is raised and the liftgate is also opened both liftgate and glass could be damaged against a low ceiling Do not leave the liftgate or liftgate...

Page 62: ...vents audio system controls rear seat climate controls auxiliary power point For information on the rear console audio system refer to the Audio Guide Auxiliary power point The first auxiliary power...

Page 63: ...accessible from the rear seats Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features These include utility compartment cupholders coin holder slots tissue box holder compact disc changer Us...

Page 64: ...ew tissue box Hooking floor mat Installing the floor mats 1 Move the driver s seat to the most rearward position 2 Position the driver s side floor mat with the rear of the mat against left outboard f...

Page 65: ...er is located inside the center console For information on the compact disc changer refer to the Audio Guide SPARE TIRE AND JACK Your vehicle is equipped with a jack and a full size spare tire if equi...

Page 66: ...keys Additional spare keys can be purchased through your dealer or selected retailers Be sure to purchase coded keys with the Ford logo to ensure proper functionality If both supplied keys are lost or...

Page 67: ...lluminate for two seconds The newly coded key can then be used to start the vehicle This process may be repeated to code up to 16 keys If the key has not been coded properly the theft indicator will f...

Page 68: ...that all doors are closed and locked press the LOCK control a second time The doors will lock again the horn will chirp and the lights will flash Sounding a panic alarm Press the PANIC control to act...

Page 69: ...TTER APART 2 Place the positive side of new batteries down 3 Snap the two halves back together Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle s transmitters to your dealer for reprogramming if a tr...

Page 70: ...rized dealers If a transmitter is lost a new one may be programmed by your dealer Take the remaining transmitters with you so that they may be reprogrammed The system will work with up to four transmi...

Page 71: ...seats if equipped Lift the lever on the door side of the cushion to recline the seat Lift the bar in front of the seat cushion to move the seat forward or backward Turn the lumbar support dial to adju...

Page 72: ...if equipped Lift the bar on the front of the seat then move the seat forward or backward Lift the lever on the door side of the cushion to recline the seat Using the manual lumbar support if equipped...

Page 73: ...ise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion Press the control to move the seat forward backward up or down REAR SEATS Rear seat head...

Page 74: ...the door side cushion If equipped with a third row seat this handle is marked A 2 Lift the handle and push the seat back toward the front of the vehicle 3 Press the green control on the seat back to...

Page 75: ...ard seating positions and a manual adjust tongue lap belt in the center seating position For more information on the proper operation of these and other safety restraints refer to Using safety restrai...

Page 76: ...rked 1 2 Press down on the front of lever 1 while pressing the seatback down onto the cushion 3 Locate and lift the lever marked 2 while rotating the seat toward the front row seat 4 After entering th...

Page 77: ...lder belt take off point Pull the seat release lever located on the lower right side of the seatback while pushing the seatback down into the seat cushion The seatback will latch onto the cushion 4 Li...

Page 78: ...ins of the floor tubs 2 Guide the positioners around each pin and lower the seat down When the rear of the seat is 10 13 cm 4 5 in above the rear pins let the seat drop This will insure that the seat...

Page 79: ...collision Most states and in Canada the law requires the use of safety belts Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips All occupants of the vehicle...

Page 80: ...e in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly USING SAFETY RESTRAINTS PROPERLY Combination lap and shoulder belts Insert the tongue into the slot in the buckle to fasten Push the red...

Page 81: ...sengers The retractor can be made to lock by pulling on the belt Automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically prelocked however the belt will retract to remove any slack in t...

Page 82: ...at the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode Canceling automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to completely retract This will cancel the automa...

Page 83: ...Do not wear the lap belt around your waist keep it low around your hips Front seat safety belt height adjustment Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so that the belt rests across the middle of you...

Page 84: ...d examined by a qualified technician Refer to Cleaning and caring for your vehicle in the Maintenance and care chapter for more information on maintaining your safety belts Failure to replace the safe...

Page 85: ...nates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts CONDITIONS OF OPERATION If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key...

Page 86: ...certain upper body injuries Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury The right front passenger air bag is not desig...

Page 87: ...s For additional important safety information read all information on safety restraints in this guide Children should always wear their safety belts Failure to follow these instructions may increase t...

Page 88: ...ause activation The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation After air bag deployment it is normal to notice a smoke like powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant This may consist of...

Page 89: ...which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system readiness including the impact sensors the system wiring the air b...

Page 90: ...mediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles see...

Page 91: ...fant or child restraint you might use If possible place children in the rear seat of your vehicle Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions...

Page 92: ...n your vehicle To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats Ford recommends use of a belt positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to al...

Page 93: ...ion 3 Route the lap belt through the child safety seat according to the manufacturer s instructions 4 Insert the tongue into the proper buckle 5 Push down on the child safety seat while pulling the lo...

Page 94: ...ion lap and shoulder belt If you choose to install a child safety seat in the front passenger seat move the seat as far back as possible Rear facing child seats or infant carriers should never be plac...

Page 95: ...kle for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder...

Page 96: ...in the seat forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place 10 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking...

Page 97: ...anchorage For more information on top tether straps see Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter When installing a child safety seat Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seati...

Page 98: ...the floor behind the second row seats Tether anchor hardware A tethered seat can be installed in the front seat put the tether strap over the seatback and attach it to a anchor bracket A anchor brack...

Page 99: ...at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system creating the risk of fire or other damage Do not park idle or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry gr...

Page 100: ...impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty startin...

Page 101: ...sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off Make sure the parking brake is set Make sure the gearshift is in P Park 3 Turn the key to the ON position without turning the key to START P Startin...

Page 102: ...2 If the engine does not start within five seconds wait ten seconds and try again 3 If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature 3 10 50 30 70 40 80 120 140 40 20 0 100 90 60 80 60...

Page 103: ...he engine faster and allows the heater defroster system to respond quickly They are strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach 23 C 10 F or below For best results plug the h...

Page 104: ...periods of time open the windows at least 2 5 cm one inch Adjust the heating or air conditioning if equipped to bring in fresh air Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of s...

Page 105: ...ust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes These fumes are harmful and could kill you Have the exhaust...

Page 106: ...nying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle on bottom to a non ABS equipped vehicle on top during hard braking Using ABS In an emergency apply full force on the brake The ABS w...

Page 107: ...matically releases and reapplies the front and rear brakes independently whenever the wheels start to lock When this happens you will feel the brake pedal pulse This pulse may be unfamiliar feeling bu...

Page 108: ...parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmission or in 1 First manual transmission STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering Power...

Page 109: ...sitive steering The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive At high speeds steering assist will decrease to improve steering feel At lower speeds maneuverability will be increased If the amount of...

Page 110: ...id injury never run the engine with one wheel off the ground such as when changing a tire AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The air suspension system is designed to improve ride handling and general v...

Page 111: ...system raises the vehicle an additional 2 5 cm 1 in above the normal ride height to improve vehicle ground clearance However if the vehicle speed exceeds 40 km h 25 mph the system will lower the vehic...

Page 112: ...he glove box at the lower right side of the passenger foot well Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver If this switch is in the OFF position the air suspension system will...

Page 113: ...qualified service technician If the vehicle is loaded beyond the recommended maximum payload the CHECK SUSP light may illuminate To correct this condition remove or redistribute the payload according...

Page 114: ...you leave your vehicle place the gearshift lever in P Park Set the parking brake fully and shut off the engine Never park your vehicle in N Neutral If you do not take these precautions your vehicle ma...

Page 115: ...lluminate on the gearshift lever Transmission operates in gears one through three D Drive provides more engine braking than D Overdrive and is useful whenever driving conditions i e city traffic hilly...

Page 116: ...to D Overdrive Selecting 1 Low at higher speeds causes a shift to 2 Second and will shift to 1 Low after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed Brake shift interlock The brake shift interlock feature...

Page 117: ...Neutral 6 Start the vehicle If you need to use the above procedure it is possible that a fuse has blown and your brakelamps may not be functioning Refer to the Roadside emergencies chapter for instru...

Page 118: ...ons in four modes 2H position delivers power only to the rear axle A4WD position delivers power to the rear axle and the front axle when road conditions dictate the need for increased traction 4H posi...

Page 119: ...neuvers in these vehicles Using the Control Trac system Shifting to A4WD Move the 4WD control to A4WD at a stop or at speeds up to 88 km h 55 mph At temperatures below 0 C 32 F shifts from 2H to A4WD...

Page 120: ...ke 3 Place the gearshift in N Neutral 4 Move the 4WD control to the 4H or 4L position Shifting from A4WD to 4H Move the 4WD control from A4WD to 4H at any forward speed Shifting from 2H to 4H can be d...

Page 121: ...lly in rough terrain Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering motion always grip the steering wheel from the outside Do not grip the spokes Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damag...

Page 122: ...he following terms Base curb weight Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment fluids lubricants etc It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment Payload Combined maximum allowa...

Page 123: ...d vehicle including passengers and cargo is permitted to tow It is determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded towing vehicle from the GCWR of the towing vehicle Trailer weight range Specified...

Page 124: ...ed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label Driving with a heavy load The total vehicle weight plus the total weight of passengers and cargo should never exceed the GVWR The weight that the vehicl...

Page 125: ...he roof itself Be sure that the weight is evenly distributed particularly when loading at or near the roof or luggage rack crossbars maximum capacity To remove the front crossbar 1 Remove the knurled...

Page 126: ...procedure Stay within your vehicle s load limits Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing Refer to Drivi...

Page 127: ...kg 11000 lb 0 2494 kg 0 5500 lb 5 4 L 3 31 40 6 cm 16 in 5443 kg 12000 lb 0 2902 kg 0 6400 lb 5 4 L 3 73 40 6 cm 16 in 6123 kg 13500 lb 0 3556 kg 0 7900 lb 5 4 L 3 73 43 2 cm 17 in 5897 kg 13000 lb 0...

Page 128: ...our vehicle See your dealer or a reliable trailer retailer if you require assistance If your vehicle is not equipped with the factory heavy duty trailer tow option auxiliary coolers are recommended fo...

Page 129: ...weight rating found in this chapter Using trailer brakes Use electric brakes or manual automatic or surge type hydraulic brakes that meet Federal and local regulations Install and adjust brakes accord...

Page 130: ...ystem If the trailer lamps are not connected properly the warning lights in the instrument cluster may not work properly Using a hitch Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper attach to t...

Page 131: ...the vehicle is lower or higher than it was unloaded will defeat the function of the load equalizing hitch and may cause unpredictable handling Driving while towing a trailer Speed control if equipped...

Page 132: ...a step bumper The rear bumper is equipped with an intregal hitch and requires only a ball with a 1 inch shank diameter The bumper has a 1814 kg 4000 lb trailer weight and 181 kg 400 lb tongue weight c...

Page 133: ...switch off The warning lights can be operated when the ignition is off FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH If the engine cranks but does not start after a collision the fuel pump shut off switch may have been...

Page 134: ...n the fuel system FUSES AND RELAYS If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken element Check the appropriate fuses before repla...

Page 135: ...d and corrected If the fuse continues to blow have the vehicle s electrical system checked by a qualified service technician Fuse ratings Fuse rating Color 5 amp Beige 10 amp Red 15 amp Blue 20 amp Ye...

Page 136: ...uspension 5 20 amp Horn 6 30 amp Engine minifuse box fuses 3 and 5 7 15 amp Park and tail lamps 8 30 amp Headlamps 9 15 amp Fog lamps and DRL 10 25 amp Auxiliary instrument panel I P power point 11 25...

Page 137: ...Fuel pump 20 50 amp Junction box ignition switched feed 21 50 amp Junction box ignition switched feed 22 50 amp Junction box battery feed 23 40 amp Front blower 24 30 amp Powertrain control module pow...

Page 138: ...r Fuse amperage rating Circuits protected 1 5 amp Powertrain control module PCM 2 20 amp Trailer tow stop turn lamps 3 10 amp Audio rear integrated control panel RICP compact disc changer radio 4 10 a...

Page 139: ...Primary battery fuses Location Amperage Description 1 175 Power network box megause 2 175 Alternator megafuse 3 20 Alternator field minifuse 1 2 3 exd_ Roadside emergencies 140...

Page 140: ...mp relay remote entry anti theft with personality module RAP power mirrors 5 15 amp Air condition A C clutch hybrid fan relay backup lamps speed control DRL instrument panel blend door actuator electr...

Page 141: ...motor 12 5 amp OBDII scan tool connector 13 15 amp Brake on off switch brake pressure switch 14 15 amp Interior lamps delayed accessory relay rear wiper relays 15 5 amp GEM passive anti theft system P...

Page 142: ...x 7 25 5 amp 4WABS module 4WABS red lamps relay 26 10 amp Right low beam head lamp DRL module 27 5 amp Foglamp relay main lamp switch 28 10 amp Left low beam headlamp 29 5 amp Auto lamp module instrum...

Page 143: ...be used as a spare or as a regular tire The spare is identical to the other tires on your vehicle although the wheel cover may not match Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools f...

Page 144: ...l 2 Un snap the wheel lug nut wrench instructions and work gloves from their retaining bracket 3 Remove the jack by turning the thumbwheel counterclockwise to relieve tension against the stowage brack...

Page 145: ...th Air Suspension turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking hoisting or towing your vehicle Tire change procedure Refer to the instruction sheet for detailed tire change instructions 1 Park...

Page 146: ...de the jack under the vehicle 9 Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground When one of the back wheels is off t...

Page 147: ...Front 4x2 Front 4x4 Roadside emergencies 148...

Page 148: ...RENTIAL AS A JACKING POINT 1 Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench 2 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire 3 Thread the lug nuts on the wheel studs with the beveled face toward the wheel Use...

Page 149: ...lace any wheel covers ornaments or hub caps that your vehicle may have Make sure that they are screwed or snapped into place 7 Put the jack and wrench away Ensure that the jack is securely fastened 8...

Page 150: ...fied could allow wheels to come off while the vehicle is in motion JUMP STARTING YOUR BATTERY Jump starting your vehicle The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames sparks or lit cig...

Page 151: ...tery 3 and the other end to a metal part of the engine to be started 4 not to the negative terminal of the discharged battery 5 Make sure that the jump leads are clear of moving parts of the engine Do...

Page 152: ...Take the cable off the metallic surface 1 first followed by the cable on the negative booster battery terminal 2 2 Remove the cable from the positive terminal of the booster battery 3 and then the di...

Page 153: ...nt Ford Motor Company has not developed or approved a slingbelt towing procedure On 4x2 vehicles it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground and the rear wheels off the gro...

Page 154: ...e running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all lit cigarettes open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts If you discon...

Page 155: ...e necessary parts and service Check your Warranty Information Booklet to find out which parts and services are covered Use only recommended fuels lubricants fluids and service parts conforming to spec...

Page 156: ...the hood 4 To close the hood shut it so that the auxiliary latch is closed After closing the hood try lifting it to ensure that it is closed securely Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brak...

Page 157: ...wheels to prevent your vehicle from moving unexpectedly Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMP...

Page 158: ...SS M2C153 F motor oil CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE ENGINES by the American Petroleum Institute Engine oils with an SAE 5W 30 viscosity and displaying the American Petroleum Institute certification mark are...

Page 159: ...ust still be changed according to the Service Guide Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle To check the oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground If the engi...

Page 160: ...ice technician 7 Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter 2 If the fluid level...

Page 161: ...olice taxi or delivery service Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford...

Page 162: ...ve this line Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specifications Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter Brake fluid is toxic If you use a brake f...

Page 163: ...t recommended Windshield washer fluid contains methanol and it is poisonous Follow all instructions on the bottle of washer fluid What you should know about washer fluid In freezing weather temperatur...

Page 164: ...engine coolant Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield washer fluid If sprayed on the windshield engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield When the en...

Page 165: ...l 2 When the engine is cool wrap a thick cloth around the cap Slowly turn cap counterclockwise to the first stop 3 Step back while the pressure releases 4 When you are sure that all the pressure has b...

Page 166: ...s Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specification ESE M97B44 A and use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling system components Always dispose of used automotiv...

Page 167: ...ntration in your vehicle is such that the coolant will not freeze at the temperature level in which you drive during winter months Never increase the engine coolant concentration above 60 Leave a 50 5...

Page 168: ...feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred The fail safe distance depends on ambient temperatures vehicle load and terrain When fail safe mode...

Page 169: ...g that vehicle service is required The vehicle will still operate but will have limited engine power and no air conditioning capability Continued operation will increase engine temperature and cause t...

Page 170: ...ine off 3 Visually inspect the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir 4 Add power steering fluid until the fluid level reaches MAX Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications Refer to Cap...

Page 171: ...t drive the vehicle if the fluid level is below the bottom hole on the blade type dipstick 4R70W transmission or below the COLD area on the bullet type dipstick E4OD transmission and outside temperatu...

Page 172: ...r the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow the fluid to cool before checking 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of...

Page 173: ...fluid level should be within the crosshatched area or if the vehicle has not been driven between the holes near the bottom of the indicator DON T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN P...

Page 174: ...rea on the dipstick If an overfill occurs excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician REAR AXLE MAINTENANCE The rear axle is filled with synthetic lubricant and will not require a lubrica...

Page 175: ...ing and should not be noticeable to the driver To avoid injury never run the engine with one wheel off the ground such as when changing a tire BATTERY If the original equipment maintenance free batter...

Page 176: ...below 32 C 90 F Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to the level indicator Do not overfill If the level gets low refill the battery with distilled water If the battery needs water quite often h...

Page 177: ...for at least one minute 4 The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive the vehicle If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle the idle quality of your vehicle may be advers...

Page 178: ...end of the engine air cleaner and replace it with a new element Be careful not to crimp the filter edges between halves This could cause filter damage if not properly seated 4 Replace the two halves...

Page 179: ...n to 2 Lock Do not move the wipers manually across the windshield this may cause damage to both wipers and windshield Replacing front wiper blades If the wiper blades do not function properly after cl...

Page 180: ...lace until a click is heard Replacing rear wiper blades Unlike the front wiper the rear wiper arm does not have a service position Instead follow these steps to change the rear wiper blade 1 Lift the...

Page 181: ...tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575 104 c 2 U S Department of Transportation Tire quality...

Page 182: ...is tire is based on braking straightahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resi...

Page 183: ...the tire pressure Check the tire pressure periodically and inflate tires as necessary To check the tire pressure insert the tire pressure gauge into the valve system The cold pressure amount is liste...

Page 184: ...Four tire rotation Five tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads exd_ Maintenance and care 185...

Page 185: ...ay not drive properly and safely Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size type load carrying capacity and tread design e g All Terrain etc as originally offered by Ford Do not replace...

Page 186: ...res you currently have on your vehicle The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow However in some climates using snow tires and traction devices may be nece...

Page 187: ...hey are no longer needed Do not use cables on dry roads The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage Do not remove these components from the vehicle when using snow tires and...

Page 188: ...cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the cap Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled Observe the follo...

Page 189: ...athing gasoline vapors or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction Consult a physician immediately Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and co...

Page 190: ...e do not recommend gasolines labeled as regular in high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings of 86 or even less Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly However if it k...

Page 191: ...ntain oxygenates such as a maximum of 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE There should be no more than 5 methanol with cosolvents and additives to protect the fuel system Filling the fuel tank 1 Turn the engine off...

Page 192: ...n it clockwise until it stops 4 Push the fuel door closed If the check engine warning light illuminates and remains illuminated while the engine is started the fuel cap may not be properly seated Turn...

Page 193: ...an accurate estimate of the vehicle s fuel economy WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM For more information on your vehicle s emission control system refer to the Vehicle Emission C...

Page 194: ...e following the emission system may not be functioning properly have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Fluid leaks lights illuminate in the instrument cluster and remain lit Strange odors Engin...

Page 195: ...never use a metal exhaust collector The use of a metal collector may melt or deform plastic parts Do not park idle or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover The emission system heat...

Page 196: ...0 minutes of city and highway driving At least 20 minutes driving in stop and go city type traffic with at least four idle periods At least ten minutes of driving on an expressway or highway Before co...

Page 197: ...s foglamps high mount brakelamp license plate lamp tail lamps back up lamps Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they may be replaced immediately with new ones If a bulb is removed for an extended period o...

Page 198: ...exterior and interior replacement bulbs for your vehicle refer to Bulb specifications in this chapter Replacing headlamp bulbs Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children s reac...

Page 199: ...4 turn then slide the ring off the plastic base 7 Without turning carefully pull bulb assembly out of headlamp assembly 8 Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly socket When t...

Page 200: ...aking sure the alignment pins are inserted into the proper holes and into the guide ribs 13 Hold the headlamp assembly snugly against the vehicle and push down on the clips to lock the lamp into posit...

Page 201: ...grooves in the plastic base are aligned push the bulb into the socket until the plastic base contacts the rear of the socket 7 Slip bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring into th...

Page 202: ...onnector to the back of the foglamp assembly High mount brakelamp To change the high mount brakelamp bulbs 1 Remove the four screws that secure the high mount brakelamp lens 2 Carefully remove the len...

Page 203: ...to remove the lens 4 Twist the connector 1 4 turn couterclockwise and pull it out for replacement 5 Pull the bulb straight out of the recess and replace it 6 Replace the lens and secure the two screws...

Page 204: ...To change the map lamp bulbs 1 Use a small screwdriver to remove the map lamp lens 2 To remove the old bulb twist 1 4 turn and pull it out 3 Twist in a new bulb 4 Press the map lamp lens back on and t...

Page 205: ...hicle Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water Never use strong detergents or soap If your vehicle is particularly dirty use a quality car wash detergent Always use a clean sponge washi...

Page 206: ...sed waxes Remove any bugs and tar before waxing vehicle Use cleaning fluid or alcohol with a clean cloth to remove Use tar remover to remove any tar spots Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or pain...

Page 207: ...r remover to remove grease and tar Cleaning the engine Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup act as insulators and keep the engine warmer than normal Follow th...

Page 208: ...while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Cleaning plastic exterior parts Use a vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning of plastic Clean with a tar remover if necessary Do...

Page 209: ...use a dry paper towel chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps Cleaning the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undi...

Page 210: ...t the driver from undesirable windshield reflection Cleaning the interior fabric Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner Remove fresh spots immediately Follow the directions...

Page 211: ...collision by a qualified technician All safety belt assemblies including retractors buckles front seat belt buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped child safety seat tether bracket assemblies...

Page 212: ...e data chart for spark plug gap specifications CAPACITIES Your vehicle s fuel capacity The fuel capacity of your vehicle is Vehicle Fuel capacity 4x2 standard suspension 98 L 26 gallons 4x2 with air s...

Page 213: ...L 19 9 quarts 17 0 L 18 0 quarts 5 4 L Engine coolant 19 7 L 20 8 quarts Engine oil 5 7 L 6 0 quarts Power steering fluid 2 3 L 2 4 quarts Capacites pints Axle rear Ford 8 89 9 759 Ring Gear Conventio...

Page 214: ...e and spring hood latch auxiliary latch Multi Purpose Grease D7AZ 19584 AA OR D0AZ 19584 AA ESR M1C159 A AND ESB M1C93 B Lock cylinders swing away spare tire carrier padlock Penetrating Lubricant E8AZ...

Page 215: ...um Long Life Grease XG 1 C ESA M1C75 B Engine oil Motorcraft Motor Oil 5W30 Super Premium XO 5W30 QSP WSS M2C153 F with API Certification Mark 4x4 front wheel bearings 4x4 spindle needle bearings spin...

Page 216: ...hrottle lever and transmission kickdown lever ball studs Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 C ESA M1C175 B Ford conventional and traction lock rear axle Motorcraft High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lube...

Page 217: ...engine Required fuel grade 87 octane Induction system tuned runner plenum Firing order ijection timing 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 Spark plug gap 054 Ignition system E I DIS coil on plug VEHICLE DIMENSIONS 4 1 ex...

Page 218: ...ase 3023 mm 119 0 in 5 Front track 1661 mm 65 4 in IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle identification tag The vehicle identification tag is located on the front panel of the engine compartment This tag b...

Page 219: ...metal tag and is located on the front driver s side of the instrument panel The VIN tag may be seen by looking through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle Engine number The engine number is...

Page 220: ...ds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Compan...

Page 221: ...8 Climate control system 27 28 air conditioning 32 33 34 defrosting 65 heating 33 Compass electronic calibration 52 set zone adjustment 52 Console description 63 Controls 64 Defrost windshield 34 Emis...

Page 222: ...acing the batteries 70 Reporting safety defects 221 Safety restraints extension assembly 85 for children 91 lap and shoulder belts 82 83 proper use 80 81 Safety seats for children 94 attaching with te...

Page 223: ...ator lights 12 Vehicle dimensions 218 Vehicle headlamp aiming device VHAD 206 Ventilating your vehicle 105 Voltmeter see Battery voltage gauge 16 Warning chimes headlamps on 14 key in ignition 14 safe...

Page 224: ...el tank capacity 4x2 with air suspension 114 L 30 gallon Fuel tank capacity 4x4 114 L 30 gallon Engine oil WSS M2C153 F Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel Use only oi...

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