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Before driving

Introduction

2

Instrumentation

6

Controls and features

17

Seating and safety restraints

85

Starting and driving

Starting

121

Driving

125

Roadside emergencies

147

Servicing

Maintenance and care

169

Capacities and specifications

218

Customer assistance

226

Reporting safety defects

239

Index

240

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Summary of Contents for 2001 Excursion

Page 1: ...8 Customer assistance 226 Reporting safety defects 239 Index 240 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage a...

Page 2: ...the following section on Warnings Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning a...

Page 3: ...vehicles Read the 7 3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and maintenance of your diesel powered light truck Notice to...

Page 4: ...ild Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchorage Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps F...

Page 5: ...ngine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level...

Page 6: ...L E F H RPM 1000 X 0 1 2 3 5 6 4 P R N 2 1 8 C 18 H D FUEL FILL SERVICE ENGINE SOON THEFT P ON OFF RES SET ACCEL COAST Headlamp control pg 17 Instrument panel dimmer control pg 19 Turn signal control...

Page 7: ...CLK SIDE 1 2 COMP SHUFFLE EJ MUTE VOL PUSH ON SEEK TUNE AM FM 1 2 3 4 5 6 DOLBY B NR ST Climate control system pg 23 Gearshift lever pg 128 Auxiliary power point pg 22 Reverse sensing system pg 20 Rea...

Page 8: ...as the On Board Diagnostics System OBD II The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards The OBD II system also assists the s...

Page 9: ...vice Engine Soon light should turn off A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city highway driving No additional vehicle service is required If the Service Engine Soon lig...

Page 10: ...e ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts For more information refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned...

Page 11: ...the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly requiring electrical system service Four wheel drive indicator Mome...

Page 12: ...gauge in this chapter for more information SecuriLock anti theft system This light indicates the anti theft alarm system is armed Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON If the light...

Page 13: ...5 Km 3 mph GAUGES Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank when the key is in the ON position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or after refueli...

Page 14: ...ction the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter Never...

Page 15: ...ometer Registers the kilometers miles of individual journeys To reset depress the control Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuou...

Page 16: ...he engine oil pressure in the system Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range the area between the L and H If the gauge indicates low pressure stop the vehicle as s...

Page 17: ...ram the autolamp feature do the following 1 Start with the ignition in OFF and the autolamps selected 2 Deselect the autolamps 3 Put the ignition in RUN 4 Put the ignition in OFF 5 Select the autolamp...

Page 18: ...dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Light DRL System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your...

Page 19: ...he vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P Park position Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals tow...

Page 20: ...her It is the driver s responsibility for ensuring that their path is clear when operating the vehicle To help avoid personal injury always use caution when in reverse and when using the reverse sensi...

Page 21: ...r selector is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is ON A reverse sensing control allows the driver to disable the reverse sensing system only when the ignition is ON and the gear selector is in R Re...

Page 22: ...r source for electrical accessories Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter Use the powerpoint The maximum current draw of any single power point is 20 Amps Exceeding th...

Page 23: ...ht trim panel in the rear cargo area CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle Temperature control knob C...

Page 24: ...cal Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers Panel Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers However the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because th...

Page 25: ...er conditions don t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A C position To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather conditions don t drive with the climate control s...

Page 26: ...addition to damaging the climate control system To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather conditions 1 Select PANEL FLOOR 2 Set the temperature control to full heat 3 Set the fan spee...

Page 27: ...heater to operate When the auxiliary A C heater control is set to FLOOR airflow only occurs from the third row seat floor vent located in the passenger s side rear quarter trim panel When the auxilia...

Page 28: ...ER The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is ac...

Page 29: ...by pressing the AM FM select control or the tape CD select control Audio power is turned off by using the volume power control Turn control to raise or lower volume FM 1 AMC BL RF REW FF SCAN BASS TRE...

Page 30: ...CD play and begin radio play Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD changer mode Tune adjust in radio mode Press to move to the next frequency down the band whether or not a listenable stat...

Page 31: ...r CD or CD changer if equipped Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press the CD changer will replay that selection...

Page 32: ...reset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations six in FM1 and six in FM2 Setting memory pr...

Page 33: ...emporarily stored in the memory preset controls until deactivated and are accessed in the same manner of your original presets To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system s manually set memo...

Page 34: ...o the right Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers Press the FADE control then press to shift the sound to the front and to shift the sound to the rear T...

Page 35: ...s in tape and CD modes In tape mode radio play will continue until rewind is stopped with the TAPE control or the beginning of the tape is reached In CD mode pressing the REW control rewinds the CD wi...

Page 36: ...censing Corporation Compression adjust Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression...

Page 37: ...set the minute press and hold the CLK control and press TUNE to decrease minutes and to increase minutes If your vehicle has a separate clock module other than the digital radio display the CLK butto...

Page 38: ...is changed new radio station etc the media information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock In media mode the media information will always be displayed Mute mode Pres...

Page 39: ...raise or lower volume If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on LOA...

Page 40: ...ency down the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly Press to move to the next frequency up the band whether or not a listen...

Page 41: ...ng Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc After the last track has been completed the first track of the current disc will automatically replay Scan function The scan function wor...

Page 42: ...preset control The playing media will mute momentarily When the sound returns the station is held in memory on the control you selected The display will read SAVED Autostore Autostore allows you to s...

Page 43: ...is equipped with a CD changer pressing the CD control again will allow you to toggle between accessing the multi disc system and the CD changer The display will read CD or CDDJ Do not insert any promo...

Page 44: ...disc has been loaded The process is repeated until all 6 slots are full The audio system plays the last CD loaded and the display is updated If some slots are already full and autoload is activated th...

Page 45: ...on the first disc Release the control to disengage fast forward mode When in fast forward mode your audio system will automatically lower the volume level of the playing media Shuffle feature Press th...

Page 46: ...ecrease the amount of bass Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s treble output Press the TREB control Use the SEL control to increase or decreas...

Page 47: ...o Radio data system SELECT HOURS Refer to Setting the clock SELECT MINUTES Refer to Setting the clock When in CD mode you can access SELECT HOURS SELECT MINUTES or COMP ON OFF SELECT HOURS SELECT MINU...

Page 48: ...fic mode you can use the SEEK feature to seek up or down the listenable traffic capable frequencies With the RDS activated press MENU tuntil TRAFFIC ON is displayed Press and hold the SEEK control unt...

Page 49: ...th the display reading TRAFFIC ON adjust the volume using the volume control to the desired level The volume level will show at the bottom of the display Interrupting traffic announcements will be at...

Page 50: ...play Digital signal processing if equipped The digital signal processing DSP feature allows you to change the signal mode to suit your listening tastes Press the DSP control to access the DSP menu Pre...

Page 51: ...modes can be selected ALL SEATS DRIVER SEAT REAR SEATS Mute mode Press the control to mute the playing media Press the control again to return to the playing media Setting the clock Press the MENU con...

Page 52: ...will have no effect on the front speakers muting the speakers will not mute the headphones Using headphones Personal Audio System The Personal Audio System allows the rear seat passengers to listen to...

Page 53: ...quency band In tape mode use the SEEK function to access the next or previous selection In CD or CD changer mode if equipped use the SEEK function to access the next or the previous selection Cleaning...

Page 54: ...inger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub Remove loose labels before inserting tapes Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played Radio frequency information...

Page 55: ...ches to single channel reception if it will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo Audio system warranties and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty inf...

Page 56: ...e is traveling at or above 48 km h 30 mph Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Do not shift the gearshift lever into N Neutral with the speed...

Page 57: ...brakes to reduce your vehicle speed If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km h 10 mph below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage This is normal Pressing RES will re engage...

Page 58: ...ontrol when the desired speed is reached or Press and release COAST to operate the Tap Down function Each press will decrease the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 mph or Depress the brake pedal When the desire...

Page 59: ...ster than 48 km h 30 mph Indicator light This light comes on when either the SET ACCEL or RES controls are pressed The vehicle speed must be at or above 48 km h 30 mph It turns off when the speed cont...

Page 60: ...g wheel when the vehicle is moving HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the...

Page 61: ...osition the control will automatically return to the INT2 or OFF position Speed dependent wipers When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings speed sensitive front wipers auto...

Page 62: ...will automatically return to normal Overdrive mode For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission control switch operation refer to the Automatic Transmission Operation sect...

Page 63: ...allows only the driver to operate the power windows To lock out all the window controls except for the driver s press the left side of the control Press the right side to restore the window controls...

Page 64: ...et separately for each door Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock Move control down to disengage childproo...

Page 65: ...an automatic car wash The telescoping feature if equipped allows the mirror to extend approximately 3 inches Heated outside mirrors if equipped Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist...

Page 66: ...console will vary according to your option package Forward storage bin if equipped Press the release control to open the storage compartment The door will open slightly and can be moved to full open...

Page 67: ...ew mirror with an auto dimming function The electronic day night mirror will change from the normal state to the non glare state when bright lights glare reach the mirror When the mirror detects brigh...

Page 68: ...on the trip computer for a display of status The appearance of your vehicle s trip computer may differ depending on your vehicle s option package but the functions are the same The trip computer only...

Page 69: ...vice stations variations in top off procedure from one fill up to another rounding of the displayed values to the nearest liter gallon To reset the average fuel economy 1 Press the MODE control repeat...

Page 70: ...lternate from ICE to the outside temperature at a two second rate for one minute Off In this mode the display is off Compass The compass display is contained in the overhead console The vehicle headin...

Page 71: ...sequent pressing of either control will increment the zone Press the control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the trip computer 6 To exit the zone...

Page 72: ...return to normal except that the CAL indicator will remain lit until the compass is sucessfully calibrated 5 Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 5 km h 3 mph until the CAL indicator turns o...

Page 73: ...ls are pressed and the ignition is OFF The reading lamps can be turned on by pressing the rocker control Rear dome lamp The dome lamp lights when any door is opened the instrument panel dimmer switch...

Page 74: ...omputer REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmf...

Page 75: ...ing the doors Press this control to unlock the driver door The interior lamps and running board lamps if equipped will illuminate Press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock all doo...

Page 76: ...conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle other vehicles parked next to the vehicle To replace the battery 1 Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the ke...

Page 77: ...control or any door or liftgate is open The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position 10 minutes after if the dome lamp is off an...

Page 78: ...transmitter button the programming mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters The doors will lock unlock to confirm t...

Page 79: ...is entered the module will erase it in favor of the new code If you wish to erase your personal code use the following instructions 1 Enter factory set code 2 Press 1 2 control within five seconds of...

Page 80: ...d aftermarket remote start systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the...

Page 81: ...s cannot damage the coded key ignition key but can cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key during engine start If a problem occurs turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with all ot...

Page 82: ...tion and turn the ignition from 3 OFF to 4 ON maintain ignition in 4 ON for at least one second 2 Turn ignition to 3 OFF then 2 LOCK and remove the first coded key from the ignition 3 Within five seco...

Page 83: ...ers You can open and close the TriDoors from outside the vehicle only You cannot open the liftgate or cargo doors from inside the vehicle To open the liftgate unlock the liftgate with the key the key...

Page 84: ...and or the cargo doors open could cause serious damage to the TriDoors and its components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle If you must drive with the cargo doors and liftgate...

Page 85: ...forward or backward Ensure that the seat is relatched into place 60 40 split bench seat if equipped Lift the release bar to move the seat forward or backward Ensure the seat is relatched into place P...

Page 86: ...river s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop Always drive and ride with your seatback upright...

Page 87: ...rol to move the seat forward backward up or down Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle to move the lumbar support forward for more direct support...

Page 88: ...restraints which adjust up and down The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision To properly adjust your head restraints lift the head restraint...

Page 89: ...them down and insure the seat is fully latched rearward For assistance refer to the label located on the seat side shield 1 Lift strap to release seat cushion 2 Lift seat cushion up and rotate forwar...

Page 90: ...4 Stow headrest into the green caps found on the top of the seat cushion 5 Lift the lower seat control and flip the seatback down Seating and safety restraints 90...

Page 91: ...ulled back to the locked position whether the seat is occupied or empty If not latched the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop 1 Rotate the closeout panel onto the seatback and secure with the...

Page 92: ...Restraints in this chapter The third row seat may be removed from the vehicle for additional cargo space Accessing the third row seat Your vehicle is equipped with an easy entry second row seat featur...

Page 93: ...s will latch and lock the seatback and the seat track Insure the seat is pulled back to the locked position whether the seat is occupied or empty If not latched the seat may cause injury during a sudd...

Page 94: ...Installing the third row seat Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor whether the seat is occupied or empty If not latched the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop When reinstalling a rear se...

Page 95: ...hild on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their...

Page 96: ...r in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongu...

Page 97: ...ling on the shoulder belt Automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The automatic locking m...

Page 98: ...lder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode After any vehicle collision the front passenger outboard...

Page 99: ...em at all outboard seating positions except driver which has no automatic locking retractor feature must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for...

Page 100: ...chor location covers a Replace Belt label on the safety belt In the event of a collision the colored label REPLACE BELT may become visible If this occurs the safety belt must be replaced Whenever the...

Page 101: ...cluding retractors buckles and height adjusters must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in the activation of the safety belt pretensioners Refer to the Safety belt main...

Page 102: ...e hips not across the waist 1st row and 3rd row if equipped center seating positions The lap belt does not adjust automatically Insert the tongue into the correct buckle the buckle closest to the dire...

Page 103: ...the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso Safety belt warning light and i...

Page 104: ...inder feature will not activate The driver s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The Belt Minder feature will not activate The purpose of the Belt Minder is...

Page 105: ...d rather be thrown clear Not a good idea People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE Safety belts help prevent ejection WE CAN T PICK OUR CRASH Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt t...

Page 106: ...s turn off the parklamps headlamps 5 Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times ending with the safety belt unbuckled After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three secon...

Page 107: ...uring a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions...

Page 108: ...erly wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints National Highwa...

Page 109: ...g the risk of injury Do not modify the front end of the vehicle Additional equipment may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury Please refer to the Body Builders L...

Page 110: ...signed to inflate in frontal and near frontal collisions not rollover side impact or rear impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration The air bags inflate and deflate rapi...

Page 111: ...supplemental air bag electrical system warning including the impact sensors the system wiring the air bag system readiness light the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors Several air bag sys...

Page 112: ...System SRS in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U S and Canada If s...

Page 113: ...or pets unattended in 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...

Page 114: ...low the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position the buckle closest to the direction the...

Page 115: ...ions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Installing child safety seats i...

Page 116: ...ld seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue i...

Page 117: ...ile pushing down with your knee on the child seat 8 Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt 9 Before placing the child in the seat forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to m...

Page 118: ...icle are along the bottom of the seatback marked with the tether anchor symbol shown with title The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Attach the t...

Page 119: ...sition The anchors are located under the seat frame 4 Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the...

Page 120: ...of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat 6 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored pr...

Page 121: ...ompartment and exhaust system which can start a fire Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas Exhaust fumes can be toxic Always open the garage door before you start the...

Page 122: ...re turned front wheel is against the curb steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly If a light fails to illumin...

Page 123: ...the accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold Turn the key to START position 4 When the engine starts release the key then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up 5 After...

Page 124: ...anges the vehicle has been damaged in a collision WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can...

Page 125: ...l may be observed during ABS braking events Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel bumps wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioni...

Page 126: ...luminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up remains on or continues to flash the ABS needs to be serviced With the ABS light on th...

Page 127: ...ng with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy STEERING YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle is equipped with power steering Power steering uses energy from the en...

Page 128: ...r off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of vehicle rollover personal injury and dea...

Page 129: ...and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes The transmission and tires may be damag...

Page 130: ...icle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the...

Page 131: ...hicle is started the transmission will automatically return to normal overdrive mode Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted you must press the transmission control switch to cancel overdrive...

Page 132: ...e Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter When Four wheel drive 4WD is engaged power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case 4WD power can be selected when additional driving po...

Page 133: ...driving in 2WD contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible 4x4 momentarily illuminates when the vehicle is started Illuminates after 4x4 High or 4x4 LOW is engaged LOW RANGE momentarily illuminates a...

Page 134: ...vehicle is moving 4x4 HIGH 4WD high will engage and the 4x4 indicator will illuminate Do not shift into 4x4 HIGH with the rear wheels slipping Shifting from 4x4 HIGH 4WD high to 2WD 2WD high Rotate t...

Page 135: ...he shift command until the LOW RANGE indicator light shuts off 6 If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not shut off after 15 seconds start the vehicle moving then repeat steps 1 through 5 before repor...

Page 136: ...5 mph The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander Sand When driving over sand try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to a...

Page 137: ...When speed control is on and you are driving uphill your vehicle speed may drop considerably especially if you are carrying a heavy load If vehicle speed drops more than 16 km h 10 mph the speed contr...

Page 138: ...WR Gross Axle Weight Rating Carrying capacity for each axle system The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Certification Label on the driver s door pillar GCW Gross Combined W...

Page 139: ...capacity FARC Additional frontal weight may be added to the front axle reserve capacity provided you limit your payload in other ways i e restrict the number of passengers or amount of cargo carried...

Page 140: ...fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight on the chart DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water especially if the depth is unknown Traction or brake capabilit...

Page 141: ...as designed not to be removed Any modification or removal of the hitch receiver compromises the safety benefit it was designed to provide 4x2 w automatic transmission Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GC...

Page 142: ...can level 2 Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of the vehicle 3 Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bum...

Page 143: ...g up trailer lamps Using a step bumper if equipped The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires a ball with a 25 4 mm one inch shank diameter The bumper has a 2 270 kg 5 000 lb...

Page 144: ...automatic transmissions or N Neutral manual transmissions This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If you must park on a grade pl...

Page 145: ...a qualified technician See your local dealer for driveshaft removal installation Improper removal installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss damage to the driveshaft and interna...

Page 146: ...e end of the rail 3 Slide the assemblies off the end To adjust the tie downs Use the adjustable tie downs to secure loads to the luggage carrier 1 Loosen the slider knobs at each end of the cross rail...

Page 147: ...lated tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identi...

Page 148: ...cy to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown approaching danger etc The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column Depress h...

Page 149: ...el pump shut off switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition to the ON position Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position 5 Make a further check for leaks in the...

Page 150: ...es Fuse Link Cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pin...

Page 151: ...eners counterclockwise To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover FUSE1 RELAY 1 RELAY 2 RELAY 3 RELAY 4 RELAY 5 12 22 2 13 23 3 14 24 4 16 15 25 5 26 6 17 27 7 18 28 8...

Page 152: ...LO Relay Coil Washer Pump Relay Coils Front Wiper Motor Rear Wiper Motor Relay Coils 12 Not Used 13 20A Stop Lamps Center High mount Stop Lamp Hazard Trailer Tow Stop Lamp Speed Control 14 15A Dome La...

Page 153: ...Interlock BSI ECM Overhead Trip Computer OTC AUX A C Components Hazard Flasher Speed Control Vacuum Pump Backup Lamps Electronic Shift On The Fly Hublock Solenoid Heated Seat 29 5A Instrument Cluster...

Page 154: ...high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses Always replace the cover to the Power Distributi...

Page 155: ...p Lamps Trailer Tow Park Lamps 5 20A Instrument Panel Auxiliary Power Point 6 10A Gasoline only A C CASS Diesel only Alternator A Field 7 20A Floor Console Auxiliary Power Point 8 15A Park Lamps 9 20A...

Page 156: ...Diesel only Gasoline only Engine Control Diesel only Not Used 101 50A Ignition Switch B1 B3 102 30A Power Door Locks 103 40A Auxiliary Blower 104 30A Electronic Shift On The Fly Transfer Case Motor 10...

Page 157: ...Pump 203 Fog Lamps 204 Quarter Flip Window Motor 205 Rear Wiper 206 Rear Washer 207 Wiper Run Park 208 Wiper HI LOW 209 Front Washer 301 Rear Defroster 302 Gasoline only A C CASS Diesel only Injector...

Page 158: ...e could result in damage to driveline components and make the vehicle difficult to control Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following lo...

Page 159: ...ug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground When one of the rear wheels is off the ground the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle...

Page 160: ...he jack under the vehicle 7 Position the jack according to the following guides Front 4x2 Front passenger side 4x4 Front driver side 4x4 Make sure the jack fits into the notched area on the differenti...

Page 161: ...ack is only meant for changing the tire Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point 9 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 10 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure t...

Page 162: ...recommended replacement fasteners On all two piece flat wheel nuts apply one drop of motor oil between the flat washer and the nut Do not apply motor oil to the wheel nut threads or the wheel stud th...

Page 163: ...not effect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start y...

Page 164: ...of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the a...

Page 165: ...intake manifold as grounding points Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the batter...

Page 166: ...cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bo...

Page 167: ...everal minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy As a result of...

Page 168: ...h T hooks On 4x4 vehicles it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground However a slingbelt with T hooks and a wheel dolly can...

Page 169: ...engine When the engine is running keep loose clothing jewelry or long hair away from moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have en...

Page 170: ...hicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch located under the right center of the h...

Page 171: ...Engine oil filler cap 3 Transmission fluid dipstick 4 Engine oil dipstick 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Power distribution box 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Air filter assembly 9 Engine coolant rese...

Page 172: ...level indicator dipstick 6 Wipe the indicator clean Insert the indicator fully then remove it again If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the...

Page 173: ...le oil loss DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level indicator and or the engine oil filler cap removed Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification trademark SAE 5W 2...

Page 174: ...cheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules 1 Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir 2 Visually inspect the fluid level 3 If nece...

Page 175: ...3 If necessary add brake fluid from a clean un opened container until the level reaches MAX Do not fill above this line 4 Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specifications Refer to Lu...

Page 176: ...damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system...

Page 177: ...ir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washe...

Page 178: ...olant Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant or any orange colored extended life product with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of wate...

Page 179: ...ant mixture see above to within the cold fill range or the cold full level on the reservoir If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and rad...

Page 180: ...motive fluids Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle s cooling system can hold refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications chapter Fill your engine coolant...

Page 181: ...ixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection What you should know about fail safe cooling if equipped If the engine coolant supply is depleted this fea...

Page 182: ...peration and the engine will run rough Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage therefore 1 Pull off the road as soon as safely possible a...

Page 183: ...in the FULL COLD range Do not add fluid if the level is within this range 2 If the fluid level is low start the engine 3 While the engine idles turn the steering wheel left and right several times 4...

Page 184: ...reaches normal operating temperature 2 Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake 3 With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal start the engine and move the...

Page 185: ...ve the safe range may result in transmission failure An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage High fluid levels can be caused by an...

Page 186: ...and or possible damage Checking and adding transfer case fluid if equipped 1 Clean the filler plug 2 Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level 3 Add only enough fluid through the filler open...

Page 187: ...with distilled water If the battery needs water often have the charging system checked If your battery has a cover shield make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced Fo...

Page 188: ...h water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician immediately Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds W...

Page 189: ...d the clock must be reset once the battery is reconnected Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner Follow your local authorized standards for disposal Call your local authorized...

Page 190: ...r housing 4 Install a new air filter element ensuring the arrow on the top half of the air filter housing lines up with the notch on the bottom half of air filter housing Be careful not to crimp the f...

Page 191: ...le to the driver To avoid injury never run the engine with one wheel off the ground such as when changing a tire WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem...

Page 192: ...TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tires that have a rating on them called Tire Quality Grades The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread should...

Page 193: ...ty to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade a...

Page 194: ...been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km 3 miles Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Certification Label Improperly inflated tires can affect ve...

Page 195: ...on the Certification Label Make sure that all tires are the same size speed rating and load carrying capacity Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label If you do not follow these precau...

Page 196: ...ou need to use chains it is recommended that steel wheels of the same size and specifications be used as chains may chip aluminum wheels Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains Use on...

Page 197: ...r cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in possible personal injury Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled Gasoline may contain benzene w...

Page 198: ...gasoline vapors or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction In sensitive individuals serious personal injury or sickness may result If fuel is splashed on the skin promptly wash skin thoroughly wi...

Page 199: ...knocks lightly However if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any e...

Page 200: ...erse affect on powertrain components If you have run out of fuel You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank...

Page 201: ...ge the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in possible personal injury Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement see your dealer or a qualified service technic...

Page 202: ...nsistent results when filling the fuel tank Turn the engine ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running Use the same fillin...

Page 203: ...o 10 savings in fuel Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy Idling for long periods of time greater than one minute may waste fuel Anticipate stopping slowing down may...

Page 204: ...lower fuel economy Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 12 16 km 8 10 miles of driving Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hill...

Page 205: ...to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability Do not park idle or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover The emission system heats up the engine compartment and...

Page 206: ...city and highway driving is necessary as described below First at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway Next at least 20 minutes driving in stop and go city type traffic with at leas...

Page 207: ...each Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated 6 Insert the glass end of the new...

Page 208: ...nal assembly from the vehicle 4 Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise about 1 4 turn and remove from lamp assembly 5 Carefully pull bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb 6 Install the...

Page 209: ...the rear side of the foglamp is shown 2 Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb 3 Connect the electrical connector to the new foglamp bulb 4 Install the foglamp bulb in foglamp by ro...

Page 210: ...screws Replacing high mount brakelamp bulbs To remove the brakelamp assembly 1 Remove the two screws and lamp assembly from vehicle 2 Remove the bulb socket from lamp assembly by rotating it 45 degre...

Page 211: ...e operation of the following interior bulbs frequently dome lamps map lamps second row reading lamps third row reading lamp For bulb replacement see a qualified service technician or your dealer USING...

Page 212: ...mp 2 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your dealer AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the...

Page 213: ...can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas and fold in the side view mirrors before entering a car wash If you have wax applied to the vehicle at a c...

Page 214: ...droppings tree sap insect remains tar spots road salt and industrial fallout immediately Cleaning the wheels Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle Do not use acid based or alcohol...

Page 215: ...Cleaning the windshield wiper blades and rear window If the wiper blades do not wipe properly clean the wiper blade rubber element with undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent To avo...

Page 216: ...loth then dry with a dry cloth Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the lens Cleaning the interior fabric Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner Remove...

Page 217: ...the Deluxe Leather Care Kit F8AZ 19G253 AA which is available from your Ford Dealer This mild cleaner and special pad cleans the leather and maintains its natural beauty Follow the instructions on th...

Page 218: ...mbers Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information VECI decal for spark plug gap information REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Front axle Motorcraft SAE 75W 90 Premium 4x4...

Page 219: ...arts Transmission fluid 5 Motorcraft MERCON ATF 4x2 vehicles 16 1L 17 1 quarts 6 4x4 vehicles 16 7L 17 7 quarts 6 Windshield washer fluid Ultra Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate All 4 2L 1 1 gallons...

Page 220: ...ion fluids may be labeled as dual usage such as MERCON and MERCON V These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON type fluid However these dua...

Page 221: ...fluid High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ 19542 AB ESA M6C25 A and DOT 3 Engine coolant Gasoline engines Ford Premium Engine Coolant green colored VC 4 A in Canada Motorcraft CXC 10...

Page 222: ...hield washer fluid Ultra clear Windshield Washer Concentrate C9AZ 19550 AC ESR M17P5 A 1 Add 236 ml 8 oz of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ 19B546 A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST M2C118...

Page 223: ...recommended fluid may cause transmission damage ENGINE DATA Engine 5 4L V8 engine 6 8L V10 engine Cubic inches 330 415 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 1 6 5 10 2 7 3 8 4...

Page 224: ...4 1 5 2 3 Capacities and specifications 224...

Page 225: ...he vehicle identification number is stamped on the engine block transmission frame and transfer case if equipped MFD BY FORD MOTOR CO IN U S A EXT PNT XXXXXX XXXXXX RC XX DSO XXXX F0000 BAR INT TR TP...

Page 226: ...a network of more than 5 000 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle yo...

Page 227: ...nd accessories providing you with equipment reliability Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service or if you need more help than the dea...

Page 228: ...ve the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Your telephone number home and business The name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located The ye...

Page 229: ...e state law What kinds of cases does the Board review Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance concerns as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks...

Page 230: ...ust complete the application in the DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application form Some states will require you to use certified mail with return receipt requested Your appli...

Page 231: ...complaint including oral presentations and arrive at a fair and impartial decision Board review may be terminated at any time by either party Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of...

Page 232: ...the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings In the CAMVAP program impartial third party arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal environment These...

Page 233: ...ontact the nearest Ford dealership If the dealership employees cannot help you they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outsi...

Page 234: ...Canada dealer These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle...

Page 235: ...th DRL Daytime Running Lights Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights Framed luggage covers Hard sided roof box Heavy duty battery Multi sport track rider cross bars Multi spor...

Page 236: ...ersal floor mats carpeted For maximum vehicle performance keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle When adding accessories equipment passengers and l...

Page 237: ...tems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle Citizens band CB transceivers garage door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not...

Page 238: ...receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express...

Page 239: ...it finds 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...

Page 240: ...cations 221 223 refill capacities 218 traction lok 191 B Battery 187 acid treating emergencies 187 charging system warning light 11 jumping a disabled battery 163 maintenance free 187 replacement spec...

Page 241: ...cle 233 Ford Extended Service Plan 226 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 232 Getting roadside assistance 147 Getting the service you need 226 Ordering additional owner s literature 237 The...

Page 242: ...ns with EPA fuel economy estimates 204 detergent in fuel 200 filling your vehicle with fuel 197 200 202 filter specifications 201 218 fuel pump shut off switch 148 gauge 13 improving fuel economy 201...

Page 243: ...ck 158 positioning 158 storage 158 Jump starting your vehicle 163 K Keyless entry system locking and unlocking doors 79 80 programming entry code 79 Keys 80 82 key in ignition chime 13 positions of th...

Page 244: ...Motorcraft parts 201 218 O Octane rating 199 Odometer 15 Oil see Engine oil 171 Overdrive 61 P Panic alarm feature remote entry system 76 Parking brake 126 Parts see Motorcraft parts 218 Pedals see Po...

Page 245: ...utility type vehicles 3 Specification chart lubricants 221 223 Speed control 56 Speedometer 14 Starting your vehicle 121 123 jump starting 163 Steering wheel tilting 60 T Tachometer 15 Tires 158 192...

Page 246: ...hts 8 Washer fluid 176 Water Driving through 140 Windows power 62 rear wiper washer 61 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid 176 checking and cleaning 191 192 liftgate reservoir...

Page 247: ...line on dipstick Use Motorcraft MERCON ATF Automatic transmission fluid capacity 4x2 vehicles 1 16 1L 17 1 quarts Use Motorcraft MERCON ATF 2 Automatic transmission fluid capacity 4x4 vehicles 1 16 7L...

Page 248: ...CON V in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may cause transmission damage Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 2 Indicates only approxima...

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