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Ford 2002 Mustang, Owner'S Manual

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Side air deflector

Spoiler

Styled hood deflector

Tonneau cover (mini, for convertible top)

Universal floor mats

Wheels (chrome and painted)

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the
following information in mind when adding
accessories or equipment to your vehicle:

•

When adding accessories, equipment, passengers
and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the
total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the
Safety compliance certification label). Consult
your dealer for specific weight information.

•

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way
radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are
equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply
with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be
installed only by a qualified service technician.

•

Mobile communications systems may harm the
operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are
not properly designed for automotive use or are
not properly installed. When operated, such
systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall
or cause the transmission to be damaged or
operate improperly. In addition, such systems 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 ordinarily affect your vehicle’s operation.)

•

Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse
effects or damage that may result from the use of
such equipment.

Accessories

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Summary of Contents for 2002 Mustang

Page 1: ...te Controls 63 Lights 67 Headlamps 67 Turn signal control 70 Bulb replacement 71 Driver Controls 76 Windshield wiper washer control 76 Steering wheel adjustment 77 Power windows 78 Mirrors 80 Speed control 80 Locks and Security 89 Keys 89 Locks 89 Anti theft system 91 Seating and Safety Restraints 99 Seating 99 Safety restraints 102 Air bags 114 Child restraints 119 Driving 133 Starting 133 Table ...

Page 2: ...nance and Specifications 194 Engine compartment 197 Engine oil 199 Battery 203 Fuel information 214 Part numbers 237 Refill capacities 238 Lubricant specifications 240 Accessories 245 Index 248 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted wi...

Page 3: ...te of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it For more information on Ford Motor Company and its produ...

Page 4: ...t the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration e g collision when parking To reset the switch refer to the Fuel pump shut off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to o...

Page 5: ...nment Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular guidelines for breaking in your vehicle During the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of driving vary speeds frequently This is recommended to...

Page 6: ...cial instructions For your added safety your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls By operating other electronic equipment e g mobile telephone without exterior aerial electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics Therefore you should observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers Please read the section Air bag in the Seating ...

Page 7: ...r global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner Guide therefore a supplement has been supplied that complements this book By referring to the pages in the provided supplement you can properly identify those features recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle Refer to this Owner Guide fo...

Page 8: ...n Warning Child Seat Tether Anchorage Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Traction Control AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist Power Windows Front Rear Power Window Lockout Child Safety Door Lock Unlock Introduction 8 ...

Page 9: ...nt Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check fuel cap Low tire warning Introduction 9 ...

Page 10: ...nformation refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter P BRAKE L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C E F H L H 10 20 30 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 4 5 6 7 3 2 1 H THEFT RPMX1000 FUEL DOOR SELECT RESET LOW FUEL O D OFF AIR BAG SERVICE ENGINE SOON MPH km h ABS CHECK FUEL CAP P BRAKE L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C E F H L H 10 20 40 60 80 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 100 ...

Page 11: ...iefly to ensure the system is functional If it comes on after the engine is started one of the engine s emission control systems may be malfunctioning The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing Light turns on solid Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out...

Page 12: ... available opportunity Under engine misfire conditions excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter the fuel system interior floor coverings or other vehicle components possibly causing a fire Check fuel cap Illuminates when the fuel cap is not installed correctly Check the fuel cap for proper installation When the fuel filler cap is properly re installed the light s will tu...

Page 13: ...the Traction Controly event For more information refer to the Driving chapter Anti lock brake system ABS To confirm the anti lock brake system ABS warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position the light will momentarily illuminate just pr...

Page 14: ...ediately Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts BeltMinderY chime Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten you...

Page 15: ...e as soon as safely possible switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter P BRAKE L C E F H L H 10 20 30 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 10 120 4 5 6 7 3 2 1 H THEFT RPMX1000 FUEL DOOR SELECT RESET LOW FUEL O D OFF AIR BAG SERVICE ENGINE SOON MPH km h ABS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHECK FUEL CAP P BRAKE ...

Page 16: ...edle goes below the normal range stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately Check the oil level Add oil if needed refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter If the oil level is correct have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician Battery voltage gauge Indicates battery voltage If the pointer moves and stays ...

Page 17: ... the vehicle the fuel filler door is located Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed Base instrument cluster gauge Optional instrument cluster gauge Odometer Registers the total kilometers miles of the vehicle Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer at the top of the scale or in the red zone may damage the engine Instrument Clust...

Page 18: ...Registers the kilometers miles of individual journeys Press and release the reset button until a T appears in the display this represents the trip mode Press and hold the button for three seconds to reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 6 7 8 3 2 1 RPMX1000 SELECT RESET Instrument Cluster 18 ...

Page 19: ... 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 Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s bass output FM 1 AMC BL RF REW FF SCAN BASS TREB SEL BAL TAPE DISC EJ CD FADE AUTO CLK SIDE 1 2 COMP SHUFFLE EJ MUTE VOL PUSH ON SEEK TUNE AM FM 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 20: ...B control then press to decrease the treble output and to increase the treble output Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers Press the BAL control then press to shift sound to the left and to shift sound to the right Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers BASS TREB BAL FADE BAL FADE Enterta...

Page 21: ...on in tape mode Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape Press to listen to the next selection on the tape Seek function for 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 from the beginning Press to seek forward to the next track of t...

Page 22: ...ain Scan function in CD or CD changer mode if equipped Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD The CD scans in a forward direction wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD To stop on a particular selection press the control again AM FM select The AM FM select control works in radio tape and CD modes AM FM select in radio mode This control allows you...

Page 23: ...is held in memory of the control you selected Autoset memory preset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations Starting autoset memory preset 1 Select a frequency using the AM FM select controls 2 Press the control 3 When the first six strong ...

Page 24: ... hold the CLK control and press SEEK to decrease hours and to increase hours To 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 other than the digital radio display the CLK control will not function in the above manner The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode radio station stere...

Page 25: ...ted there Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly Press to move to the next frequency up the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold for quick movement Tape CD select To begin tape play with a tape loaded into the audio system while in the radio or CD mode press the TAPE control Press again during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward fun...

Page 26: ...forward The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes In the tape mode tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached In CD mode pressing the FF control fast forwards the CD within the current track Tape direction select Press to play the alternate side of the tape Eject function Press the EJ control to stop and eject a tape Press the EJ control to stop and eje...

Page 27: ...atories Licensing 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 adjust Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order If equipped with the CD changer the shuffle feature continues to the n...

Page 28: ...ol 2 AM FM control 3 Bass control 4 Treble control 5 Fade control 6 Balance control 7 Seek control 8 Scan control 9 Clock control 10 Tune Directory control 11 CD control 12 MP3 directory control 13 Eject control 14 CD rewind control 15 CD fast forward control 16 Shuffle control 17 Compression control 18 Track control 19 Repeat control EJ MUTE Entertainment Systems 28 ...

Page 29: ...itch is turned back on AM FM select The AM FM select control works in radio mode AM FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands Press the control to switch between AM FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s bass output Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to incr...

Page 30: ...he MP3 icon will display while the player is in MP3 mode While in MP3 flat file mode press the MP3 DIR control to enter into MP3 directory mode The MP3 icon and the DIR icon will display while the player is in directory mode Your MACHt MP3 player is also equipped with an anti shock buffer for MP3 discs MP3 file directory structure The MACHt MP3 music system recognizes MP3 disc file and directory f...

Page 31: ...ries will help with navigation through the disc files Seek function The seek function control works in radio CD MP3 flat file mode and MP3 directory modes Seek function in radio mode Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band Seek function in CD MP3 flat file and MP3 directory modes Press to select and play the ...

Page 32: ...ched the tuner will continue to scan from the lowest frequency upward Press SCN again to disengage scan mode Scan function in CD mode Press SCN to engage scan mode and to hear a brief sampling of all tracks on the disc The track number in the display will blink while the scan function is enabled When the end of the disc is reached the player will continue to scan from the first track forward Press...

Page 33: ...while the scan function is enabled When the last track is reached the player will continue to scan from the first track in the current directory forward Press SCN again to disengage scan mode To scan tracks in another directory press or on the TUNE DIR control to select the desired directory The scan function will be disabled when you change directories Press the SCN control again to enable the sc...

Page 34: ...until the sound returns indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected Accessing memory preset stations 1 Select the desired frequency band with the AM FM select control 2 Press the preset control which contains the desired station frequency The desired station will begin to play Setting the clock To set the hour press and hold the CLK control while performing the following f...

Page 35: ...rn the display to radio mode Tune adjust The tune adjust control works in radio mode Tune adjust in radio mode Press to move to the next frequency down the band Hold for quick movement through the frequencies Press to move to the next frequency up the band Hold for quick movement through the frequencies When the top of the band is reached the tuner will continue to select from the lowest frequency...

Page 36: ...e display will briefly show the total number of tracks on the disc as TXXX XXX number of tracks If an MP3 disc is already present in the player press the CD control to begin play Press the MP3 DIR control to engage MP3 directory mode if desired The track number format on the display will change from TXXX XXX current track number to XX XX directory track number Note If the car s ignition is turned ...

Page 37: ...ory on the disc Press and hold for fast selection Eject function Press the control to stop and eject a disc If a disc is ejected and not removed from the player the player will automatically reload the disc and return to radio mode This feature will operate when the ignition is on or off Rewind The rewind control works in CD mode It is not enabled in MP3 flat file mode or MP3 directory mode Press ...

Page 38: ...le feature works in CD mode MP3 flat file mode and MP3 directory mode Shuffle feature in CD mode The shuffle feature plays all tracks on the current disc in random order Press the SHUFFLE control to engage random play SHF and then ON will briefly appear in the display The player will then begin random play To select another random track on the disc press or on the SEEK control Press the SCN contro...

Page 39: ...ugh random tracks The track number will flash in the display The shuffle function will remain enabled Press SHUFFLE again to disengage the shuffle feature SHF and then OFF will briefly display and the current track will continue to play Shuffle feature in MP3 directory mode The shuffle feature in MP3 directory mode allows you to play all the tracks in the current directory in random order Press th...

Page 40: ...ly display and the current track will continue to play Compression feature The compression feature works in CD MP3 flat file mode and MP3 directory mode Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level Press the COMP control to activate compression adjust The compression icon c will illuminate in the display while the compression function is enable...

Page 41: ...two second delay To disengage the MACHt track function press the TRACK control again Repeat track function This function works in MP3 flat file mode or MP3 directory mode and allows you repeat the current track on the MP3 disc Repeat track function in MP3 flat file mode and MP3 directory mode Press the REPEAT control to repeat the current track The repeat icon will display and the current track wi...

Page 42: ...s save MP3 files with the mp3 extension The player recognizes an MP3 file by the mp3 extension so MP3 files saved with different extensions will not be played Never save a non MP3 file with the mp3 extension as the file will not play properly and damage may occur to the player or your sound system The player supports multi session discs However be sure to import the previous session of the disc be...

Page 43: ... equipped with a rack of amplifiers in the trunk of the vehicle Do not store or rest items on the amplifier rack as this could cause damage to the amplifiers and void your warranty The MACH 1000t audio system is capable of producing very high sound pressure levels For your LOAD EJ SHUF DSP MUTE SEL BAL BASS FADE TREB SCAN PUSH ON CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 MENU AM FM SEEK REW FF DISC TUNE Entertainment System...

Page 44: ... is turned back on Speed sensitive volume With this feature radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3 Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting To engage the speed sensitive volume feature press and hold the volume con...

Page 45: ...en the right and left speakers Press the BAL control Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the left and right speakers Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers Press the FADE control Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers MACH mode if equipped MACH mode is available with the MACH 1000 Sound System This mode...

Page 46: ...current disc and begins playing 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 works in radio or CD mode Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band Press the SCAN control ...

Page 47: ...eset stations 1 Select the frequency band with the AM FM select control Press the AM FM control to toggle between AM FM1 or FM2 2 Press the SEEK control to access the next listenable station up or down the frequency band Press the TUNE control to go up or down the listening band in individual increments 3 Select a station Refer to Seek function for more information on selecting a station 4 Press a...

Page 48: ...the frequency band the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system s manually set memory stations press the AM FM control again Setting the clock Press the MENU control until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed The menu mode must be engaged to enable clock mode Use the SEL control to manually set the ...

Page 49: ...to select the next disc Hold the control to fast forward through the remaining discs CD select CD mode may be entered by pressing the CD control and the LOAD control Load the CD into the audio system The first track of the disc will begin playing After that CD play will begin where it stopped last If an alternative CD is desired press the corresponding preset control 1 6 of a loaded CD or press th...

Page 50: ... in CD modes Press and hold the REW control until the desired selection is reached If the beginning of the disc is reached the CD will begin play at the first track Release the control to disengage rewind mode When in rewind mode your audio system will automatically lower the volume level of the playing media Fast forward The fast forward control works in CD modes Press and hold the FF control unt...

Page 51: ...ed the door will close and the CD will begin to play For example to load a CD into slot 2 press the LOAD control and then press preset 2 Auto load This feature allows you to autoload up to 6 discs into the multi disc CD player internal to the radio Press and hold the LOAD control until AUTOLOAD is displayed The CD door will open Load the desired discs one at a time The CD is loaded into position a...

Page 52: ...entarily hold the EJ control to engage auto eject All CDs which are present in the player will be ejected one at a time If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player the player will automatically reload the CD This feature may be used when the ignition is ON or OFF Shuffle feature Press the SHUF control until the desired shuffle mode is displayed The audio system will then enga...

Page 53: ...layed Menu mode The MENU control allows you to access many different features within your audio system There are three sets of menus available depending upon which mode or feature is activated While in FM mode two menus are available If RDS is turned OFF you can access the following SELECT HOURS Refer to Setting the clock SELECT MINUTES Refer to Setting the clock RDS OFF Refer to Radio data system...

Page 54: ...information from RDS equipped FM radio stations Refer to Radio Data System feature FIND type Allows you to select your desired FM program type and search for that selection SHOW Allows you to select from NAME displays the name of the radio station TYPE displays the RDS program type rock jazz etc or NONE deactivates the RDS display Radio data system RDS feature This feature allows your audio system...

Page 55: ...ure also allows you to control the volume of traffic announcements With 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 the selected volume level To disengage the feature press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON displays Press the SEL control The displ...

Page 56: ... the radio will regularly show in the display With RDS activated press the MENU control until SHOW is displayed Use the SEL control to select TYPE displays the RDS program type rock jazz etc NAME displays the name of the radio station or NONE deactivates the RDS display Digital signal processing The digital signal processing DSP feature allows you to change the signal mode to suit your listening t...

Page 57: ...a limited audio band Press the DSP control again to access the occupancy modes Use the SEL control to optimize the sound based upon the occupants in the vehicle The following occupancy modes can be selected for the MACH 460 Sound System ALL SEATS DRIVER SEAT REAR SEATS The following occupancy modes can be selected for the MACH 1000 Sound System ALL SEATS DRIVER SEAT MACH 1000 MACH 1000 mode raises...

Page 58: ...ntact your dealer for further information TROUBLESHOOTING THE CD PLAYER IF EQUIPPED The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes Do not attempt to disassemble the case If sound skips You may be traveling on a rough road playing badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the player If your changer does not work it may be tha...

Page 59: ...r the disc will not play Bit rate The player supports bit rates from 56 320 kbps as well as variable bit rate MP3 files but lower bit rates will have a noticeable effect on sound quality and are recommended only for speech or low fidelity music material We recommend that you encode MP3 files using a high quality encoder PC configuration Encoding MP3 files requires intensive use of your computer s ...

Page 60: ...age from heat light and stress than are regular CDs Always insert and remove a disc by holding the disc flat with the playing surface facing down in order to prevent damage to the disc or the player Never insert any object other than a compact disc into the player as doing so may damage the player and may cause injury to you Do not disassemble the player The laser used in disc playback is extremel...

Page 61: ...r 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 The Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC establish the frequencies AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts Allowable frequencies are...

Page 62: ...d on AM stations by power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms Moving away from an interfering structure out of its shadow returns your reception to normal Station overload Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger signals when you pass a broadcast tower A stronger signal may temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station frequency is displayed The aud...

Page 63: ...stributes recirculated air through the instrument panel registers The A C compressor will only function if the outside temperature is above approximately 6 C 43 F MAX A C is noisier than A C but more economical and efficient This mode may prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle A C Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers The A C compressor will only function if t...

Page 64: ...uct and the side window demisters The A C compressor will operate automatically if the outside temperature is above approximately 6 C 43 F The air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defrost ducts and the side window demisters Defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters The A C comp...

Page 65: ...tion mode if equipped or Off mode when turning off the vehicle Under snowy or dirty weather conditions leave your vehicle in the Max A C if equipped recirculation mode if equipped or Off mode when turning off the ignition Remove any snow ice or leaves from the exterior base of the windshield To increase the efficiency of the A C if equipped drive with the windows slightly open for two to three min...

Page 66: ...e and fog A small LED will illuminate when the rear 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 position To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed push the control again Climate Controls 66 ...

Page 67: ...hen the headlamp control is in either of the following positions Parking lamps Low beams Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the foglamps When the highbeams are activated the foglamps will not operate Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output To activate the ignition must be turned on the headlamp...

Page 68: ...the lever toward the instrument panel to activate Pull the lever towards you to deactivate Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate PANEL DIMMER CONTROL To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel Rotate clockwise ounterclockwise when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low beam position To turn on the courtesy lamps Rotate fully counterclockwise...

Page 69: ...ront of it 1 Eight feet 2 Center height of lamp to ground 3 Twenty five feet 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground and mark a 2 4 meter 8 foot horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well The center of the lamp is marked by a 3 0 mm circle on the headlamp lens 3 Turn on the low b...

Page 70: ...ewdriver to adjust the headlamp up or down 6 HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE 7 Close the hood and turn off the lamps TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps if equipped If equipped with a convertible top the map lamps and controls are located on the rearview mirror Press ...

Page 71: ... for North America and an E for Europe to assure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function Trade Number Tail lamp brakelamp turn lamp 3157K Park lamp turn lamp side marker front 3157 AK amber Backup lamp 3156K License plate lamp 168 High mo...

Page 72: ... is in OFF position then open the hood 2 At the back of the headlamp pull two retainer pins up to release the headlamp assembly 3 Pull headlamp assembly forward disengaging the lamp from the rear hidden snap retainers to expose the back of the bulb 4 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward 5 Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it counterclockwise when viewed fr...

Page 73: ...e lamp assembly When the grooves are aligned push the bulb into the lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp assembly 2 Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts the rear of the socket by rotating clockwise until you feel a stop 3 Connect the electrical connector into the plastic base until it snaps locking it into position 4 Install the head...

Page 74: ... pull the bulb straight out from the socket and push in the new bulb 7 To complete installation follow the removal procedure in reverse orer Replacing high mount brakelamp bulbs 1 Open trunk 2 Inside trunk locate access hole under the rear decklid 3 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it 45 degrees and pulling it out of the lamp assembly 4 Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in new ...

Page 75: ...e 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 rotating clockwise Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Open trunk and remove bulb socket from the trunk lid by turning counterclockwise 2 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket Install the new bulb in ...

Page 76: ...the windshield wipers push and release the windshield washer control quickly The wipers will cycle one or two times Windshield wiper blades Check the wiper blades for wear at least twice a year or when they seem less effective Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades ...

Page 77: ...own toward the windshield to remove it from the arm 3 Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard TILT STEERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED Pull the tilt steering control toward you to move the steering wheel up or down Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position then release the control to lock the steering wheel in position Never adjust the s...

Page 78: ...source for electrical accessories Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty A power point is located inside the center console storage bin POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows Press the top portion of the...

Page 79: ...on of the driver window control completely down and release quickly Depress again to stop window operation Window lock if equipped The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows To lock out all the window controls except for the driver s press the control Press the control again to restore the window controls LOCK Driver Controls 79 ...

Page 80: ... the direction you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return the control to the center position SPEED CONTROL To turn speed control on Press ON Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km h 30 mph Do not shift the gearshift lever into N Neutral with the speed control on Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved OFF...

Page 81: ...set speed This is normal Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the 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 w...

Page 82: ...lerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed To set a lower set speed Press and hold COAST Release the control 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...

Page 83: ...g the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed To return to a previously set speed Press RESUME For RESUME to operate the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km h 30 mph OFF ON RESUME SET ACCEL COAST Driver Controls 83 ...

Page 84: ... return to normal overdrive mode press the Transmission Control Switch again The O D OFF indicator light will no longer be illuminated When you shut off and re start your vehicle the transmission will automatically return to normal Overdrive mode For additional information about the gearshift and the transmission control switch operation refer to the Automatic Transmission Operation section of the...

Page 85: ...o not store articles behind rear seat Articles stored in the convertible top stowage compartment may break the rear glass window when the top is lowered Lowering the convertible top The convertible top can be lowered with the side windows either up or down The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is engaged Do not lower the top while the vehicle is moving because the top may b...

Page 86: ...ing the top material and to permit installation of the vinyl boot 5 If the top has not been lowered for some time and sticks to the windshield header push the front of the top up slightly with your hand to loosen it 6 Push the convertible top switch on the console in front of the armrest and hold until the top is completely stored 7 Disengage the parking brake Installation of the boot 1 Push boot ...

Page 87: ...s the parking brake is engaged Do not raise the top while the vehicle is moving because the top may be severely damaged To raise the convertible top 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop Engage the parking brake Key must be in the ON position 2 Remove the boot cover and store it in the luggage compartment 3 Lower the front and rear side windows 4 Push the convertible top button holding it until t...

Page 88: ... the forward edge of the top should seat themselves in the matching holes in the header 8 To fasten both clamps securely push the clamp handles into the header on the top until they are flush with the header Pulling down on the header at the center grip while closing the latches may assist in fastening the clamps 9 Raise the front and rear side windows 10 Disengage the parking brake Driver Control...

Page 89: ...m for more information POWER DOOR LOCKS Press U to unlock all doors and L to lock all doors INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation a...

Page 90: ...g brief exposure to ambient light The T shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door lid or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child s reach Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury Children should be taught not to play in vehi...

Page 91: ... must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key open the trunk activate the panic alarm confirms that the vehicle is lock...

Page 92: ...osed and locked press the control a second time within three seconds The doors will lock again the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash If any of the doors are ajar the horn will make two quick chirps and the chime may sound reminding you to properly close all doors Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm To deactivate the alarm press the control again or turn the ignit...

Page 93: ...y two coin type three volt lithium batteries Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters 33 feet away from your vehicle A decrease in operating range can be caused by Weather conditions Nearby radio towers Structures around the vehicle Other vehicles parked next to the vehicle To replace the batteries 1 Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring ...

Page 94: ...econds ending in ON After doors lock unlock press any control on all transmitters up to four With each control press of the transmitters the door should cycle lock unlock to confirm programming When completed turn the ignition to OFF The door locks should cycle lock unlock one last time to confirm completion of programming All transmitters must be programmed at the same time Illuminated entry The ...

Page 95: ...ive anti theft system is not compatible with non Ford aftermarket remote start systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection THEFT INDICATOR The theft indicator is the flashing red indicator located on top of the instrument panel When the ignition is in the OFF position the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock...

Page 96: ...plied with two coded keys Only a coded key will start your vehicle Spare coded keys can be purchased from your dealership Your dealership can program your key or you can do it yourself Refer to Programming spare keys The following items may prevent the vehicle from starting Large metallic objects Electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase gasoline or similar items A second ke...

Page 97: ...nvenience The correct coded key must be used for your vehicle The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a no start condition If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it will cause a no start condition Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle Only SecuriLocky keys can be used To program a coded key yourself you will need two previously programmed co...

Page 98: ...ition 5 Within 20 seconds of removing the second coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 3 OFF to 4 ON maintain ignition in 4 ON for at least one second This step will program your new key to a coded key 6 To program additional new unprogrammed key s repeat this procedure from step 1 If successful the new coded key s will start the v...

Page 99: ...er to the following to raise and lower the head restraints The head restraints can be moved up and down Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low acr...

Page 100: ...rol to adjust firmness Press the other side of the control to adjust softness Adjusting the front power seat if equipped Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Seating and Saf...

Page 101: ...e driver s seat Press front to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion Press rear 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 Use the seatback release to fold the back of the front seat forward for rear seat passenger entry or exit This release handle is located on the lower Seating and Safety Restrai...

Page 102: ... forward and place the belt in the belt guide on the seat back to allow use by the front driver passenger 2nd seat split folding rear seat if equipped One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space To lower the seatback s from inside the vehicle pull tab to release seat back and then fold seatback down When raising the seatback s make sure you hear the seat latch i...

Page 103: ...ly injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is m...

Page 104: ...nywhere near them Combination lap and shoulder belts Before fastening the safety belt make sure the shoulder belt passes through the belt guide on the top of the seatback Coupe shown convertible is similar and safety belt must also pass through the belt guide 1 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel...

Page 105: ...ed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest After any vehicle collision the safety belt system 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 child seats is still...

Page 106: ...iver and passengers The safety belt system can also be made to lock manually by quickly pulling 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 mode is not available on the driver safety belt When to use the automatic locking mode Any time a child safety...

Page 107: ...und This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is ...

Page 108: ...In addition all seat belts should be checked for proper function BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Safety belt...

Page 109: ...r feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled approximately 5 seconds after the safety belt warning light has turned of...

Page 110: ...of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home Belts are uncomfortable We design our safety belts to enhance comfort If you are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident BeltMinder reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Seat belts don t w...

Page 111: ...safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident To disable one time or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below One time disable Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only Deactivating activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 9 thoroughly before pro...

Page 112: ...ety belt unbuckled This can be done before or during BeltMinder warning activation 4 Turn on the parklamps headlamps 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 seconds 6 Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off buckle then un...

Page 113: ... shoulder belt across the torso Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks tears or cuts Replace if necessary All safety belt assemblies including retractors buckles front seat belt buckle assemblies buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped shoulder belt hei...

Page 114: ...Cleaning chapter AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag and sensor systems In the event of a collision this module may save information related to the collision including information about the air bag system and impact severity This information will assist Ford Motor Company in servic...

Page 115: ...fety 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 Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm 10 inches between an occupant s chest and the driver air bag module Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air ...

Page 116: ...he front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury Do not modify the front end of the vehicle Children and air bags For additional important safety information read all information on safety restraints in this guide Children must always be properly restrained Accident statistics s...

Page 117: ...e in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation Air bags are designed 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 rapidly upon activation After air bag d...

Page 118: ... bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control The SRS consists of driver and passenger air bag modules which include the inflators and air bags one or more impact and safing sensors a readiness light and tone a diagnostic module and the electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system...

Page 119: ...S serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles including pretensioners For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles see your local dealership or qualified technician Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel SAFETY RESTRAINTS...

Page 120: ...he front seating positions Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size restrain the child in a safety seat Children who are too large for child safety seats as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer should always wear safety belts Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle If the shoulder belt portion of ...

Page 121: ...e the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably for growing children When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap shoulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they weigh about 80 lbs about 8 to 12 years old Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES...

Page 122: ...annot find a seating position that adequately supports your child s head a high back booster seat would be a better choice Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lbs The shoulder belt should cross the chest resting snugly on the center of the shoulder The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips never up high across ...

Page 123: ... the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision Never use pillows books or towels to boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight ...

Page 124: ...ue between the child seat and the release button to prevent accidental unbuckling Place seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to Automatic locking mode passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions if equipped section in this chapter Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap Install the child safety seat in a...

Page 125: ...he seatback refer to Safety Restraints earlier in this chapter for routing through the belt holder Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active air bag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt Child...

Page 126: ...ebbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is e...

Page 127: ...o more than one inch of movement for proper installation 10 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode you should not be able to pull more belt out If the retractor is not locked unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Attaching child safety seats with tether...

Page 128: ...lowing positions shown from top view Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor 1 Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion 2 Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat For vehicles with adjustable head restraints route the tether strap unde...

Page 129: ...shown For Convertible only The tether anchors on the convertible are located on the lower backside of the seatback 4 Access tether anchors located behind the seatback and pull away vinyl flap to expose anchors 5 Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown Seating and Safety Restraints 129 ...

Page 130: ...is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Attaching safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments if equipped Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle This type of child seat eliminates the need to use safety belts to a...

Page 131: ...nd there is no tether anchor available at the center Putting a child seat in the center would also block access to the safety restraint buckles Use as a seating position with or without a child restraint may increase the risk of injury or death Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and m...

Page 132: ...sier to attach some child seats Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat Keeping the child seat just touching t...

Page 133: ...l being depressed In the ignition OFF position the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P Park position without the brake pedal depressed To avoid unwanted vehicle movement always set the parking brake 4 ON all electrical circuits operational Warning lights illuminated Key position when driving 5 START cranks the engine Release the key as soon as the engine starts Preparing to ...

Page 134: ...fore you start the engine See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine s idle revolutions per minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in ...

Page 135: ...tomatic transmission Make sure the parking brake is set Make sure the gearshift is in P Park If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission Make sure the parking brake is set Push the clutch pedal to the floor 3 Turn the key to 4 ON without turning the key to 5 START 1 2 3 4 5 Driving 135 ...

Page 136: ...ease as soon as the engine starts The key will return to 4 ON 2 If the temperature is above 12 C 10 F and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try turn the key to OFF wait 10 seconds and try again If the engine does not start in two attempts press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold Turn the key to the START position P BRAKE L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C E F H L H 10 20 3...

Page 137: ...o respond quickly Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach 23 C 10 F or below For best results plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle Using the heater for longer than three hours will not harm the engine so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle To prevent electrical shock do not ...

Page 138: ...while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long 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 snow leaves and other debris BRAKES Your service brakes are self adjusting Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance Occas...

Page 139: ...e parking brake handle up as far as possible The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated when the ignition is turned ON until the parking brake is released Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmission or in 1 First Gear manual transmission The parking brake is not recommended to sto...

Page 140: ...ads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle s anti lock brake system The ABS performs a self check after you start the engine and begin to drive away A brief mechanical noise may be heard during this test This is normal If a malfunction is found the ABS warning light will come on If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking the vehicle sh...

Page 141: ...el ABS will be activated immediately thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and providing there is sufficient space will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop The anti lock system does not reduce stopping distance Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop We recommend that you familiarize your...

Page 142: ...to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level below the MIN mark on the reservoir If the power steering system breaks down or if the engine is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort If the steering wanders or pulls the condition could be caused by an...

Page 143: ...ction Controly system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction on slippery surfaces The system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow ice covered and gravel roads During Traction Controly operation the traction control active light will illuminate you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the eng...

Page 144: ...f injury never run the engine with one wheel off the ground such as when changing a tire AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION IF EQUIPPED Brake shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P Park when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P...

Page 145: ...dy pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the igni...

Page 146: ...iving conditions For manual control start in 1 First and then shift manually Driving with a 4 speed automatic transmission if equipped Use the following procedure to put your vehicle in gear 1 Start the engine 2 Depress and hold the brake pedal 3 Push and hold the thumb button 4 Move gearshift lever out of P Park Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from P Park to another p...

Page 147: ...g brake fully and make sure the gearshift lever is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle 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...

Page 148: ...ot shown on the display Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the gearshift lever with the gearshift in the position The O D OFF indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster Transmission operates in gears one through three Drive provides more engine braking than Overdrive and is useful when driving with a heavy load towing a trailer up or down steep hills additional engine...

Page 149: ...slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades Transmission operates only in Second gear 1 First Use 1 Low to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 Second or to Overdrive Selecting 1 Low at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear and will shift to 1 Low after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed Forc...

Page 150: ...edal fully 3 Put the gearshift lever in neutral 4 Start the engine and let it idle for a few seconds 5 Depress the brake pedal 6 Release the parking brake 7 Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear 8 Release the brake pedal 9 Slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing down on the accelerator pedal Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to h...

Page 151: ...tch Upshift according to the following chart Upshifts when accelerating recommended for best fuel economy Shift from 1 2 18 km h 11 mph 2 3 31 km h 19 mph 3 4 48 km h 30 mph 4 5 64 km h 40 mph Parking your vehicle 1 Disengage the clutch apply brake and shift into Neutral 2 Set parking brake 3 Shift into 1 First 1 2 4 R 3 5 Driving 151 ...

Page 152: ...from 5 5th gear This is a feature that protects the transmission from accidentally shifting into R Reverse when you downshift from 5 Fifth Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R Reverse Failure to do so may damage the transmission To shift into R Reverse 1 Bring your vehicle to a complete stop 2 Hold the brake pedal down 3 Hold the clutch pedal down 4 Move the ge...

Page 153: ...iving through deep or standing water is unavoidable proceed very slowly Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs for trucks or the bottom of the wheel rims for cars Once through the water always try the brakes Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pe...

Page 154: ...el on the driver s door pillar GAWR 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 Weight The combined weight of the towing vehicle including occupants and cargo and the loaded trailer GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating Maximum permissible combined wei...

Page 155: ... on the driver s door pillar lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations Before adding any additional equipment refer to these limitations If you are adding weight to the front of your vehicle potentially including weight added to the cab the weight added should not exceed the front axle reserve capacity FARC Additional frontal weight may be added to the front axle reserve capacity p...

Page 156: ... with rear wheel drive capability An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome The following recreational towing guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged Place the transmission in N Neutral Maximum speed is 56 km h 35 mph Maximum distance is 80 km 50 miles If a distance of 80 km 50 miles or a speed of 56 km h 35 mph must be exceeded you...

Page 157: ...y towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership or your selling dealer if within 56 3 km 35 miles of the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership one tow per disablement Even non warranty related tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Canadian customers refer to your Owner Informat...

Page 158: ...41 3673 Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 521 4140 Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information call 1 800 665 2006 ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Similarly in Canada for uninterrupted Roadside A...

Page 159: ...n the left side of the trunk between the left rear tail light and the trunk liner and to the left of the hole in the trunk liner If you are unable to access the switch through the hole loosen the trunk liner near the switch by removing the cargo net hook and pulling the liner forward to expose the switch Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut off switch 1 Turn the ignition to the ...

Page 160: ...e Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses 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 Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natur...

Page 161: ...am headlamp 5 15A Instrument cluster Traction control switch 6 20A Starter motor relay 7 15A GEM Interior lamps 8 20A Engine controls 9 30A Mach 460 subwoofers 10 10A Left hand low beam headlamp 11 15A Back up lamps 12 Not used 13 15A Electronic flasher 14 Not used 15 15A Power lumbar SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR FUSE INFO 42 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 13 12 14 15 16 17 19 18 20 21 22 23 25 24 26 27 28 29 3...

Page 162: ...motor 25 25A Luggage compartment lid release 26 30A Wiper Washer motor Wiper relays 27 20A Radio 28 15A GEM Overdrive cancel switch 29 15A Anti lock Brake System ABS module 30 15A Daytime Running Lamps DRL module 31 10A Data link connector 32 15A Radio GEM 33 15A Stop lamp switch Speed control deactivation switch 34 20A Instrument Cluster CCRM Data link connector Securilock transceiver module 35 1...

Page 163: ...ervicing high current fuses Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter 5 RELAY 4 RELAY 3 RELAY 2 RELAY 1 RELAY 12 MAXI 29 DIODE 28 CB 27 MAXI 26 MAXI 25 MAXI 23 MINI 24 MINI 21 MINI 22 MINI 19 MINI ...

Page 164: ...ion switch 4 40A Ignition switch 5 40A Ignition switch 6 40A Instrument cluster Powertrain Control Module PCM 7 30A Secondary air injection 3 8L only 8 50A Anti lock Brake Sytsem ABS module 9 20A Auxiliary power point 10 30A Parklamps 11 30A Rear window defrost control 12 40A Power windows Power locks 13 30A MACH 1000 left amplifiers 14 20A Fuel pump 15 30A MACH 1000 right amplifiers 16 20A Horn 1...

Page 165: ...y decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may compromise the integrity of your tires The use of tire sealants may also affect your tire pressure monitoring system if equipped Temporary spare tire information Your vehicle may have a temporary spare tire The temporary spare tire for you...

Page 166: ...w a trailer use tire chains drive through an automatic car wash because of the vehicle s reduced ground clearance try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following handling stability and braking performance comfort and noise ground clearance a...

Page 167: ...Place gearshift lever in P Park or R manual transmission turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel 3 Remove the spare tire jack and lug wrench 4 Remove the center ornament if equipped from the wheel Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground Roadside Emergencies 167 ...

Page 168: ...n the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire 6 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 7 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered If you are using the temporary tire the lug nut washers will not appear to be flush wit...

Page 169: ...placement key If the lug wrench lug nut key assembly is lost see your nearest Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer who has access to the master set of keys Do not use an impact wrench with the anti theft key To remove the anti theft lug nut 1 Insert the key over the locking lug nut Make sure you hold the key square to the lug nut If you hold the key at an angle you could damage the key and the lug nut 2...

Page 170: ... soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of ...

Page 171: ...ged 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 assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery Roadside Emergencies 171 ...

Page 172: ...l of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has be...

Page 173: ...e from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 3 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the booster vehicle s battery Roadside Emergencies 173 ...

Page 174: ...itive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions Roadside Emergencies 174 ...

Page 175: ...proved a slingbelt towing procedure If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment the front wheels must be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the front fascia bumper If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to this...

Page 176: ...ealership cannot assist you then contact the Customer Relationship Center If you have questions or concerns or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing dealership 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership 3 If the inquiry...

Page 177: ... home when your vehicle needs service or if you need more help than the dealership could provide after following the steps described above contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you In the United States Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P O Box 6248 Dearborn Michigan 48121 1 800 521 4140 TDD for the hearing i...

Page 178: ...dispute must be submitted to the Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act or to the extent allowed by state law before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state created rights or other rights which are independent of the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act or s...

Page 179: ...gible Please contact your dealer for further information Since this information is subject to change please ask your dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options or visit the Ford ESP website at www ford esp com THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD U S ONLY The Dispute Settlement Board is an independent third party arbitration program for warranty disputes available free t...

Page 180: ...cles not used primarily for family personal or household purposes except in states where the Dispute Settlement Board is required to review commercial vehicles vehicles with non U S warranties Concerns are ineligible for review if the New Vehicle Limited Warranty has expired at receipt of your application and in certain states eligibility is dependent upon the customer s possession of the vehicle ...

Page 181: ...ependent administrator Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be asked to submit statements To properly review your case the Board needs the following information Legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case The year make model and Vehicle Identification Number VIN listed on your vehicle ownership license The date of repair s and ...

Page 182: ...ffort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date that all requested information is received by the Board Since the Board generally meets once a month it may take longer for the Board to consider some cases After a case is reviewed the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board s decision The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford and in some ...

Page 183: ...re is without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings In the CAMVAP program impartial third party arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal environment These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the parties make decisions and when appropriate render awards to resolve disputes CAMVAP decisions a...

Page 184: ...ving in Central or South America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest Ford dealership If the dealership cannot help you write or call FORD MOTOR COMPANY WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 If you are in another foreign country contact the nearest Ford dealership If th...

Page 185: ...to conform to the vehicle s applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts the manufacturer shall be required to either replace the vehicle with one substantially identical or repurchase the vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose wheth...

Page 186: ...e has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot b...

Page 187: ...remove and cause damage to the vehicle Immediately remove items such as gasoline diesel fuel bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicl...

Page 188: ...apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims or covers Chemical strength cleaners or cleaning chemicals in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt could wear away the clearcoat finish over time Do not use hydrofluoric acid based or high caustic based wheel cleaners steel wool fuels...

Page 189: ...gine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine 3 8L OHV V6 engine 4 6L SOHC V8 engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Cleaning 189 ...

Page 190: ...n To clean these items please follow these tips The windshield or rear window may be cleaned with a non abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 available from your dealer Do not use abrasives as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any parts Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or windshield washer solut...

Page 191: ... AA If grease or tar is present on the material spot clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners which can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat materials Do not use cleaning solvents bleach or dye on the vehicle s safety ...

Page 192: ...P AND PADDED MOLDING Wash with Motorcraft Triple Clean ZC 13 which is available from your dealer Do not use stiff bristle brushes or abrasive materials or cleaners Hot waxes applied by commercial car washes can affect the cleanability of vinyl material Using high water pressure or wand type car washes against the convertible top and windows may cause water leaks and possible seal damage UNDERBODY ...

Page 193: ...11 A Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover not available in Canada B7A 19520 AA Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner not available in Canada E8AZ 19523 AA Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC 15 Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Car Care Kit ZC 26 Ford Premium Car Wash Concentrate F2SZ 19523 WC Motorcraft Carlite Glass Clea...

Page 194: ...your vehicle PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle Do not work on a hot 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 enough ventilation Keep all lit cigarettes open flames and other ...

Page 195: ...d in P Park 2 Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly Note Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running Manual transmission 1 Set the parking brake depress the clutch and place the gearshift in neutral 2 Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly Note Do not start your engine with the air clean...

Page 196: ...e located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod HOOD Maintenance and Specifications 196 ...

Page 197: ...e oil dipstick 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Power distribution box 5 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 6 Battery 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine coolant reservoir 9 Air filter assembly 10 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick if equipped 6 10 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 1 Maintenance and Specifications 197 ...

Page 198: ...r 3 Power distribution box 4 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 5 Battery 6 Engine coolant reservoir 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine oil filler cap 9 Air filter assembly 10 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick if equipped Maintenance and Specifications 198 ...

Page 199: ...d only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine ...

Page 200: ... indicator clean Insert the indicator fully then remove it again If the oil level is between the MIN MAX marks the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below the MIN mark add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN MAX range 3 8L V6 engine MAX MIN MAX MIN Maintenance and Specifications 200 ...

Page 201: ...mmended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator dipstick 4 Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise 1 4 of a turn until three clicks are...

Page 202: ...reatments They are unnecessary and could under certain conditions lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide 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 ...

Page 203: ...ong as you do not use hard water water with a high mineral or alkali content If possible however try to only fill the battery cells 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 For longer trouble free operation keep the top of the battery clean and...

Page 204: ...o protect against possible splashing of acid solution In case of acid contact with skin or eyes flush immediately with 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 Wash hands after handling Because your vehicle s engine is electronically controlled...

Page 205: ...talled the transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy As a result of this the transmission may shift firmly This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed the cloc...

Page 206: ...intained at the cold full of cold fill range level in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding Engine Coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above 60 the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly A 50 50 mixture of coolant ...

Page 207: ...empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it is a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water Add the mixture to the coolant re...

Page 208: ... If you are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle requires check your coolant reservoir or contact your local dealer Note Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC 6 darkens the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan Do not add mix an orange colored extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant VC 2 US or CXC 209 Canada...

Page 209: ...p The cooling system is under pressure steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly If you must remove the pressure relief cap or radiator cap depending upon engine application follow these steps to avoid personal injury 1 Before you remove the cap turn the engine off and let it cool 2 When the engine is cool wrap a thick cloth around the cap Slowly turn cap count...

Page 210: ... and idle the engine until the upper radiator hose is warm this indicates the thermostat is open and coolant is flowing through the entire system 10 Immediately shut the engine off 11 Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap and cautiously remove the radiator cap 12 Add a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the radiator until full 13 Reinstall the radiator cap 14 Check the coo...

Page 211: ...7 Add a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the cold fill level as listed on the reservoir 8 Reinstall the pressure relief cap 9 Check the coolant level in the reservoir before you drive your vehicle the next few times with the engine cool 10 If necessary add a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the e...

Page 212: ...specification ESE M97B44 A Use of such coolant may harm the engine and cooling system components Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford approved recycling process is not yet available Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner Follow your community s re...

Page 213: ...decrease the coolant concentration below 40 Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensu...

Page 214: ...excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or 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 which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials...

Page 215: ...d wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism Breathing gasoline vapors or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction In sensitive individuals serious personal injury or sickness may result If fuel is spla...

Page 216: ...bs on the cap with the notches on the filler pipe 5 Turn the filler cap clockwise 1 8 of a turn until it stops Check Fuel Cap illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure your bulb is working When this light turns on check the fuel filler cap Continuing to operate the vehicle with the Check Fuel Cap light on can activate the Service Engine Soon warning When the fuel filler ...

Page 217: ...stem components Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds including manganese based compounds containing MMT Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use Regular unleaded gasoline with pump R M 2 octane rating of 87 We do not...

Page 218: ... correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty Many of the world s automakers issued the World wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle Gasolines that meet the World wide Fuel Charter should be used when available Ask your fuel supplier abo...

Page 219: ...GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of driving engine b...

Page 220: ...f the engine is left running Use the same filling rate setting low medium high each time the tank is filled Allow no more than 2 automatic click offs when filling Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up Have the vehicle loading ...

Page 221: ...er temperatures give lower fuel economy Driving style good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy Habits Smooth moderate operation can yield up to 10 savings in fuel Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy Idling for long periods of time greater than...

Page 222: ...y Use recommended engine oil Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide Conditions Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy ap...

Page 223: ... depending upon the method of operation and conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly Use only the specified fuel listed Avoi...

Page 224: ... vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures repairs services sells leases trades vehicles or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working Information about your vehicle s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine This decal identifies engine displacement and gi...

Page 225: ...engine and complete the above driving cycle The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature Once started do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules If adding fluid is necessary use only MERCONt ATF If your vehicle ...

Page 226: ... Allow at least one half hour after driving for the power steering fluid to cool 1 Start the engine and allow the engine to idle 2 Turn the steering wheel left and right several times 3 Turn the engine off 4 Check the fluid level in the reservoir It should be between the MIN and MAX lines Do not add fluid if the level is within this range 5 If the fluid is low add fluid in small amounts continuous...

Page 227: ...evel reaches MAX Do not fill above this line 4 Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specification ESA M6C25 A Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter Brake fluid is toxic If brake fluid contacts the eyes flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes Seek medical attention if irritation persists If taken internally drink water and induce vomiting Seek medical attention immed...

Page 228: ...ot under the clutch pedal and gently pull it up until the pedal stops 3 Push the clutch pedal down slowly You will hear a click as the clutch adjusts itself TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid if equipped Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transmission does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be chec...

Page 229: ...lever in P Park and leave the engine running 5 Remove the dipstick wiping it clean with a clean dry lint free rag If necessary refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick 6 Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube 7 Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level The fluid should be in the designated area ...

Page 230: ...l condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid make sure the correct type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in this chapter Use of a ...

Page 231: ...l transmission components Checking and adding manual transmission fluid if equipped 1 Clean the filler plug 2 Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level 3 Fluid level should be at bottom of the opening 4 Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening 5 Install and tighten the fill plug securely Use only fluid that meets Ford specificatio...

Page 232: ...ed production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575 104 c 2 U S Department of Transportation Tire quality grades The U S Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under cont...

Page 233: ... its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety S...

Page 234: ...on label on the driver side door latch pillar Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control Tire rotation Because your vehicle s tires perform different jobs they often wear differently To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer rotate them as indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide If you notice that the tir...

Page 235: ...ng and load carrying capacity Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may 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 Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size type load carryin...

Page 236: ...vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow However in some climates you may need to use snow tires and chains Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or if the law requires them Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains Chains may damage aluminum wheels Use only Cable Type chains with size P225 55R16 or 245 45ZR17 tires Use of SAE Class S chains may da...

Page 237: ...engine 4 6L SOHC V8 engine Air filter element FA 1611 FA 1634 Fuel filter FG 986 FG 986B Battery BXT 59 BXT 59 Oil filter FL 400S FL 820S PCV valve EV 152 EV 98 Spark plugs AWSF 42EE AWSF 32P Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information VECI decal for spark plug gap information If a spark plug is removed for inspection it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder If a spark plug needs to be repla...

Page 238: ... V6 engine 4 7 L 5 0 quarts 4 6L SOHC V8 engine 5 7L 6 0 quarts Engine coolant 1 Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant green colored or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored 3 8L OHV V6 engine 11 2L 11 8 quarts 4 6L SOHC V8 engine 13 3L 14 1 quarts Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt ATF 3 8L OHV V6 engine Keep in FULL HOT range on dispstick 4 6L SOHC V8 engine Fill to between MIN ...

Page 239: ... V6 engine 2 6L 5 6 pints 5 Synthetic MERCONt ATF Manual with 4 6L SOHC V8 engine 3 8L 8 0 pints 5 Windshield washer fluid Ultra Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate All 3 8L 4 0 quarts 1 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle 2 Rear axle lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water ...

Page 240: ...er The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick s normal operating range 5 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part name Ford part number Ford specification Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehic...

Page 241: ... MERCONt ATF XT 2 QM MERCONt Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant 1 XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY 75W140 QL WSP M2C192 A Automatic transmission fluid Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF 2 XT 5 QM MERCONtV 3 8L Manual transmission fluid Motorcraft MERCONt ATF XT 2 QDX MERCONt 4 6L Manual transmission fluid Motorcraft Synthetic ...

Page 242: ...e to determine the correct service interval ENGINE DATA Engine 3 8L OHV V6 engine 4 6L SOHC V8 engine Cubic inches 232 281 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 Spark plug gap 1 3 1 4 mm 0 052 00 056 inch 1 3 1 4 mm 0 052 00 056 inch Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug Compression ratio 9 4 1 9 4 1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions Coupe mm in Convertible mm ...

Page 243: ... the driver s side 2 5 3 4 1 MFD BY FORD MOTOR CO IN U S A EXT PNT XXXXXX XXXXXX RC XX DSO XXXX BAR INT TR TP PS R AXLE TR SPR X XX XXX X XX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXX UPC F85B 1520472 AB DATE XXXXX GVWR XXXXXXXXXXXX VIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FRONT GAWR XXXXXX XXXXXXX REAR GAWR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PRE VENTI...

Page 244: ...e driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number Engine number The engine number the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number is stamped on the engine block and transmission XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Maintenance and Specifications 244 ...

Page 245: ... supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period as well as any component damaged by the defective accessory The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 2 000 km 12 000 miles whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your new vehicle and ins...

Page 246: ...s DRL First aid kit Fog lights Highway safety kit Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Bike ski snowboard Speed control Protection and appearance equipment All weather vinyl floor mats Car cover Cargo liners interior Carpet floor mats Door edge guards Door sill scuff plates stainless Flat splash guards Front end covers full and mini Gearshift knob Leather steering wheel Molded sp...

Page 247: ...telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are not properly installed When operated ...

Page 248: ... fluid adding 228 fluid checking 228 fluid refill capacities 238 fluid specification 242 Auxiliary power point 78 Axle lubricant specifications 240 242 refill capacities 238 traction lok 144 B Battery 203 acid treating emergencies 203 charging system warning light 11 jumping a disabled battery 170 maintenance free 203 replacement specifications 237 servicing 203 voltage gauge 16 BeltMinder 109 Bra...

Page 249: ...utch adjusting 228 operation while driving 150 recommended shift speeds 151 Console 84 Controls power seat 100 Convertible 85 cleaning 192 installation of the boot 86 lowering the convertible top 85 raising the convertible top 87 Coolant checking and adding 206 refill capacities 212 238 specifications 240 242 Cruise control see Speed control 80 Customer Assistance 157 Ford accessories for your veh...

Page 250: ... 197 198 starting after a collision 159 Engine block heater 137 Engine oil 199 checking and adding 199 dipstick 199 filter specifications 202 237 recommendations 202 refill capacities 238 specifications 240 242 Exhaust fumes 137 F Floor mats 85 Fluid capacities 238 Foglamps 67 Fuel 214 calculating fuel economy 219 cap 12 216 capacity 238 choosing the right fuel 217 comparisons with EPA fuel econom...

Page 251: ...4 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 154 calculating 154 definition 154 driving with a heavy load 154 location 154 H Hazard flashers 158 Head restraints 99 Headlamps 67 aiming 68 69 bulb specifications 71 daytime running lights 67 flash to pass 68 high beam 10 68 replacing bulbs 72 turning on and off 67 warning chime 15 Heating heating and air conditioning system 63 Hood 196 I Ignition 133 242 remov...

Page 252: ...ndicator 10 air bag 11 anti lock brakes ABS 13 141 anti theft 11 brake 14 charging system 11 fuel cap light 12 high beam 10 low fuel 13 overdrive off 13 safety belt 10 service engine soon 11 traction control active 13 turn signal indicator 10 Limited slip axle see Traction Loc 144 Load limits 154 GAWR 154 GVWR 154 trailer towing 154 Locks doors 89 Lubricant specifications 240 242 Lug nuts anti the...

Page 253: ...lays 160 Remote entry system 91 92 illuminated entry 94 locking unlocking doors 89 92 opening the trunk 93 panic alarm 92 replacement additional transmitters 94 replacing the batteries 93 Roadside assistance 157 S Safety belts see Safety restraints 14 102 104 107 Safety defects reporting 186 Safety restraints 102 104 107 belt minder 109 cleaning the safety belts 113 extension assembly 113 for adul...

Page 254: ...wear 232 Towing 156 recreational towing 156 trailer towing 156 wrecker 175 Traction control 142 active light 13 Traction lok rear axle 144 Transmission automatic operation 144 fluid checking and adding automatic 228 fluid checking and adding manual 231 fluid refill capacities 238 lubricant specifications 240 242 manual operation 150 Trip odometer 18 Trunk 89 remote release 85 93 Turn signal 10 70 ...

Page 255: ...Windows power 78 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid 199 checking and cleaning 76 operation 76 replacing wiper blades 77 Wrecker towing 175 Index 255 ...

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