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Seating and Safety Restraints

Seating

Safety restraints

102

Air bags

113

Child restraints

117

Driving

128

Starting

128

Brakes

132

Transmission operation

135

Trailer towing

157

Roadside Emergencies

163

Getting roadside assistance

163

Hazard flasher switch

164

Fuel pump shut-off switch

164

Fuses and relays

165

Changing tires

170

Jump starting

176

Wrecker towing

181

Customer Assistance

183

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)

191

Cleaning

192

2003 U137 Excursion

(hdw)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English

(fus)

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for 2003 U137 Excursion

Page 1: ...d air conditioning 41 Electronic automatic temperature control 42 Rear window defroster 46 Lights 47 Headlamps 47 Turn signal control 49 Bulb replacement 51 Driver Controls 56 Windshield wiper washer...

Page 2: ...ler towing 157 Roadside Emergencies 163 Getting roadside assistance 163 Hazard flasher switch 164 Fuel pump shut off switch 164 Fuses and relays 165 Changing tires 170 Jump starting 176 Wrecker towing...

Page 3: ...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 without written...

Page 4: ...ducts visit the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca In Australia www ford com au In Mexico www ford com mx Additional owner information is given in separate publi...

Page 5: ...n 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 breakin...

Page 6: ...tion may be stored during regular operation or in a crash or near crash event This stored information may be read out and used by Ford Motor Company service and repair facilities law enforcement or go...

Page 7: ...t recommended for snowplow installation Ford makes no representation as to the suitability of the Excursion for snowplowing in particular regarding the potential for exceeding vehicle weight limits ai...

Page 8: ...ng Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Traction Control AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog L...

Page 9: ...olant 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 S...

Page 10: ...to the ON position to check the bulb Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System OBD II has detected a malfunction Refer to On board diagnostics OBD II in...

Page 11: ...brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time seek service immediately from your dealership Illumination after releasing the...

Page 12: ...ted Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated Transmission Tow Haul Feature 5 speed automatic transmission if equipped The ON light on the end of the gearshift lever illuminates when the...

Page 13: ...s stay on or flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the...

Page 14: ...range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool Never remove the coolant reservoi...

Page 15: ...the normal operating range between L and H If the needle falls below the normal range stop the vehicle turn off the engine and check the engine oil level Add oil if needed If the oil level is correct...

Page 16: ...riods of time with the gauge in the yellow area may cause internal transmission damage Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lower the transmission temperature into the nor...

Page 17: ...decrease volume 2 Scan Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations tape selections or CD tracks Press again to stop 3 CD Door Insert a CD with the label side up SCAN 2003 U137 Excursion...

Page 18: ...esive labels Ball point pens may damage CDs Please contact your dealer for further information 4 Cassette door Insert the cassette with the opening to the right 5 Eject Press to eject the cassette CD...

Page 19: ...band AM FM tune to a station press and hold a preset button until sound returns 12 Shuffle CD Press to play tracks in random order 13 Compression CD Press to bring soft and loud passages together for...

Page 20: ...rols 19 Bass Press BASS then press SEL to decrease increase the bass output Treble Press TREB then press SEL to decrease increase the treble output 20 Tune Works in radio mode only Press TUNE to chang...

Page 21: ...advance 3 Comp Compression In CD mode press to adjust the soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level Press the COMP control until COMP ON is displayed 4 Mute Press to MUTE p...

Page 22: ...casts With the feature ON press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report if it is broadcasting RDS data Traffic information is not available in most U S markets FIND Program type A...

Page 23: ...radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM FM1 FM2 Press and momentarily hold AM FM AUTOSTORE will flash on the display When the six strongest stations are filled...

Page 24: ...adphone jack Plug a 3 5 mm headphone into the jack 4 Headphone speaker Press to turn all speakers off headphone mode Press again to deactivate the headphone and activate system speakers 5 Volume Press...

Page 25: ...and DVD play modes or to move the cursor right in the menu active mode 2 PLAY PAUSE control Press to playback or pause the DVD 3 DIM control Adjust to increase or decrease the amount of brightness on...

Page 26: ...MENU mode This allows you to move and choose within the DVD generated menu structure Once in MENU mode Press the NEXT control to move the cursor one position upward Press the PREV control to move the...

Page 27: ...e ENTER control to select the desired highlighted item CD play mode Press NEXT during CD play to advance to the next track If you press NEXT during the last track the system will wrap around to the fi...

Page 28: ...and bottom When shown on the screen it may appear as a small screen within the wide screen It may be desirable to view this type of movie in zoom mode To enter zoom mode press DISP once for the playe...

Page 29: ...k mode press to access the disc menu In stop mode press to change to a different playing media e g AM FM CD 8 VOLUME control Press to increase or decrease volume level Battery replacement Batteries ar...

Page 30: ...n single play mode the speaker volume cannot be set higher than the current volume radio setting When in headphone mode the rear seat controls can change the volume setting to any desired level Mode s...

Page 31: ...M FM1 FM2 Press the control to find the next station down the frequency band Press the control to find the next station up the frequency band In tape mode if equipped press the control to access the p...

Page 32: ...all system speakers front and rear together The rear seat passengers can not raise the volume of the system above the level on the front radio bezel Parental control Your Entertainment System allows y...

Page 33: ...be used in the playback mode The DVD player does not offer a record feature The system plays standard CDs or DVDs The DVD player is only capable of playback of DVDs and CDs The player is not compatibl...

Page 34: ...tible with CDR RW media DVDs are formatted by regions This DVD system can only play region 1 DVDs DVDs manufactured for U S and Canada This unit is designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm 4 75 in...

Page 35: ...ks respectively 3 Press the MODE control until DVD CD AUX no disc in player or DVD CD play disc in player illuminates in the radio display If a disc is in the system playback should begin To enable th...

Page 36: ...liquid crystal Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System Do not operate video games or video equ...

Page 37: ...humidity a dusty environment locations where strong magnetic fields are generated Temperature extremes When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely cold place for a long period...

Page 38: ...ur DVD player Use of these products may damage your system RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunica...

Page 39: ...me Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm 4 75 in audio compact discs only Due to te...

Page 40: ...eld defroster vents Operating tips To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather place the air flow selector in the position To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold...

Page 41: ...o cool the vehicle Air flows from the instrument panel vents only Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents OFF Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate Distributes outsid...

Page 42: ...o increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become pro...

Page 43: ...ols Press any of these controls to leave automatic mode and to manually determine where airflow is directed To return to full automatic control press AUTO 11 AUTO Press to engage automatic mode The sy...

Page 44: ...the airflow to the back seats Remove any snow ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Mod...

Page 45: ...trols will not function 2 Temperature control Determines temperature level If the main climate control system is cooling in MAX A C or mode the auxiliary controls will not function as the entire vehic...

Page 46: ...the third row seating PANEL directs air to the overhead registers of the second and third row seating To blend the airflow select any position between PANEL and FLOOR REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear d...

Page 47: ...switch is turned to OFF To change the delay time of the autolamp feature do the following 1 Start with the ignition in OFF and the autolamps selected 2 Deselect the autolamps 3 Put the ignition in RU...

Page 48: ...put To activate the ignition must be in the ON position and the headlamp control is in the OFF parking lamp or autolamp position Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement w...

Page 49: ...e the control to the full down position past detent to prevent the interior lights from illuminating when the doors are opened AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at...

Page 50: ...re located on the dome lamp Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps Rear courtesy reading lamps Second row courtesy reading lamp Third row courtesy reading lamp 2003 U...

Page 51: ...nition is OFF and switch is in the middle position With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position the rear dome lamp can be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Chec...

Page 52: ...n of all bulbs frequently Replacing headlamp bulbs 1 Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position then open the hood 2 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearwa...

Page 53: ...en the hood 2 Remove the two screws and carefully pull the parking lamp turn signal assembly from the vehicle 3 Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from lamp assembly 4 Pull the bulb str...

Page 54: ...reverse order Replacing tail lamp turn backup lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and remove the four screws and the lamp assembly from vehicle 2 Rotate bulb socket coun...

Page 55: ...lb straight out Install the new bulb s in reverse order Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb so...

Page 56: ...push and hold the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid a long push and hold the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds Rear window wiper washer controls For rear wi...

Page 57: ...until you find the desired location 3 Release the steering wheel release control This will lock the steering wheel in position Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving TRANSMISSION C...

Page 58: ...drive mode For additional information about the gearshift and the transmission control switch operation refer to the Driving chapter ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor...

Page 59: ...e not in the proximity of the window openings Press the portion of the VENT control to open the power rear quarter windows Press the portion of the VENT control to close the power rear quarter windows...

Page 60: ...the instrument panel Located on the back side of the center console Accessible from the second row seats Located in the left side storage compartment in the third row seating position POWER POINT 2003...

Page 61: ...y of the window openings Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window One touch down Allows the driver s...

Page 62: ...ew mirror with an auto dimming function The electronic day night mirror will change from the normal state to the non glare state when bright lights glare reach the mirror When the mirror detects brigh...

Page 63: ...dow defrost is activated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Si...

Page 64: ...n the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P Park position Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you The adjustment allows for...

Page 65: ...vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decrea...

Page 66: ...e are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the COAST control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the COAST control to operate the Tap Down function Pr...

Page 67: ...UIPPED These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features Radio control features Press BAND MODE to select AM FM1 FM2 TAPE or CD if equipped In Radio mode Press MEM NEXT to se...

Page 68: ...this control to change the trip computer display between metric and English units Mode control Each press of the MODE control will display a different feature as follows Average fuel economy The displ...

Page 69: ...imates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly dete...

Page 70: ...economy modes fuel range modes and temperature modes The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings bridges power lines and powerful broadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic ob...

Page 71: ...nes For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehicle doors are shut 1 Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console 2...

Page 72: ...A garage door which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards For more information contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 80...

Page 73: ...when the red light flashes rapidly The rapid flashing light indicates acceptance of the hand held transmitters radio frequency signals 5 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink button and observe th...

Page 74: ...ly stop transmitting not allowing enough time for HomeLink to accept the signal from the hand held transmitter After completing steps 1 and 2 outlined in the Programming section replace step 3 with th...

Page 75: ...HomeLink buttons until the red indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink is now in the train or learning mode and can be pro...

Page 76: ...ons can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used particularly in emergency situations Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these be...

Page 77: ...locks and pull up on the liftgate handle To open the cargo doors open the liftgate then open right cargo door first using the handle on top of the door then open the left cargo door using the handle...

Page 78: ...GE RACK Maximum load is 90 kg 200 lbs on the roof rack structure or 45 kg 100 lbs on the roof panel rails Distribute the load equally on the cross bars To adjust the cross bar position 1 Release the l...

Page 79: ...der knobs at both ends of the cross rail Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity Utility...

Page 80: ...you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition When you open the driver s door and you lock the vehicle with the power door locks all the doors will lock then the dr...

Page 81: ...dproof locks REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause...

Page 82: ...are closed and locked 2 Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors and liftgate are closed and locked Note the doors will lock again the horn will chirp once and the p...

Page 83: ...door LOCK button two times again will turn the feature ON if it was previously OFF or OFF if it was previously ON Every two consecutive presses of the LOCK button after successfully entering the conf...

Page 84: ...mote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters you can either reprogram the...

Page 85: ...mming mode has been exited Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door s or liftgate The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior...

Page 86: ...five seconds of each other Tips Do not set a code that uses five of the same number Do not use five numbers in sequential order The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal co...

Page 87: ...raveling more than 8 km h 5 mph To deactivate reactivate the autolock feature using the keypad Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated To deactivate reactivate this feature 1 Ensure tha...

Page 88: ...ion Your vehicle comes with two coded keys additional coded keys may be purchased from your dealer The dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself Refer to...

Page 89: ...coded keys will need to be programmed Replacing coded keys can be very costly Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences Please visit an au...

Page 90: ...conds of removing the previously programmed coded key insert the unprogrammed key new valet key into the ignition 10 Turn the ignition from the 1 OFF position to the 3 ON position Keep the ignition in...

Page 91: ...not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop Full bench seat if equipped Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or backward Ensure t...

Page 92: ...s chair if equipped Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or rearward Make sure that the seat is relatched into place Pull the seatback handle up to recline the seat Push down the lever...

Page 93: ...light will briefly illuminate While the light is illuminated press control 1 To program position two repeat the previous procedure using control 2 A position can only be recalled when the transmissio...

Page 94: ...wer the rear portion of the seat cushion Press the control to move the seat forward backward up or down Heated seats if equipped To operate the heated seats do the following Push control to activate P...

Page 95: ...tback To gain access to the storage compartment in your armrest lift the latch to open the lid The lid cannot be opened in the upright position REAR SEATS Head restraints To properly adjust your head...

Page 96: ...riefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before folding them down and insure the seat is fully latched rearward For assistance refer to the label located on the seat side shield 1 L...

Page 97: ...y pushing in both tabs while pulling up on headrest simultaneously 4 Stow headrest into the green caps found on the top of the seat cushion 5 Lift the lower seat control and flip the seatback down 200...

Page 98: ...occupied or empty If not latched the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop 1 For bench seats rotate the closeout panel onto the seatback and secure with the retaining flap 2 Lift the lower seat c...

Page 99: ...ped The third row seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts in the outboard seating positions and a manual adjust tongue lap belt in the center seating position For information on the p...

Page 100: ...forward 3 After entering the 3rd row seat pull back the 2nd row seatback until it latches at full rearward position This will latch and lock the seatback and the seat track Insure the seat is pulled b...

Page 101: ...r vehicle it must be placed in its original position Improper installation of the seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and could increase the risk of injury Refer to the warning label on...

Page 102: ...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 cras...

Page 103: ...outboard and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts The front outboard passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes des...

Page 104: ...whenever possible Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp t...

Page 105: ...re to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management feature at the fro...

Page 106: ...ety belts and increase the risk of personal injury Front and second row outboard safety belt height adjustment Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your should...

Page 107: ...ped center seating positions The lap belt does not adjust automatically Insert the tongue into the correct buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from To lengthen the belt tur...

Page 108: ...ety belt warning light illuminates 1 2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4 8 seconds The driver s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding T...

Page 109: ...ion switch is turned to the ON position The BeltMinder feature will not activate The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts All statistics based on U S data Reasons given...

Page 110: ...s more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people Children and younger brothers sisters imitate behavior they see I have an air bag Air bags offer greater protection when used with safety belts Frontal...

Page 111: ...To reduce the risk of injury do not deactivate activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle 1 Turn the ignition switch to the RUN or ON position DO NOT START THE ENGINE 2 Wait until the...

Page 112: ...belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safet...

Page 113: ...to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly there is a risk of injury from a deploying air bag All occupants of the vehicle in...

Page 114: ...o your face and torso causing serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer The front passen...

Page 115: ...s the air bag supplemental restraint system work The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains a longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the air bag sensors to close an elect...

Page 116: ...upants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control The SRS consists of driver and passenger air bag modules which include the inflators and...

Page 117: ...local dealership or qualified technician Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety res...

Page 118: ...ttended in your vehicle Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 pounds and are around 4 years of age Although the lap shoulder belt will provide s...

Page 119: ...remove the shield and use the lap shoulder belt If a seating position has a low seat back and no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head top of ear level above the top of t...

Page 120: ...should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only It is best to use a booster seat with lap shoulder belts in the back seat the safest place for children to ride Follow all instructions provided by...

Page 121: ...from the safety seat with the tongue 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 mo...

Page 122: ...child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a co...

Page 123: ...r 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 shoulde...

Page 124: ...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 s...

Page 125: ...ect 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 tethe...

Page 126: ...Note In the right seating position use either tether anchor Second row bucket seats Note For each seat use either tether anchor 2003 U137 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Seati...

Page 127: ...d safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat 6 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap acco...

Page 128: ...ctrical 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 start your vehicle Engine starting...

Page 129: ...rtant safety precautions When the engine starts the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked The following starting in...

Page 130: ...have the vehicle serviced If the driver s safety belt is fastened the light may not illuminate Starting the engine 1 Turn the key to 4 ON without turning the key to 5 START 2 Turn the key to 5 START...

Page 131: ...th the grille Vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine have the plug exposed on the driver side of the vehicle vehicles equipped with a Diesel engine have the plug exposed on the passenger side of the...

Page 132: ...r hear is normal ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON If the light does not illuminate during start up remains on or fl...

Page 133: ...rking your vehicle on a grade or with a trailer press and hold the brake pedal down then set the parking brake There may be a little vehicle movement as the parking brake sets to hold the vehicle s we...

Page 134: ...hicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four wheel drive v...

Page 135: ...hout the brake pedal depressed To avoid unwanted vehicle movement always set the parking brake 3 Start the vehicle If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever it is possi...

Page 136: ...ing brake fully and make sure the gearshift 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 Rever...

Page 137: ...braking is required To return to O D overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lamp will not be illuminated O D Overdrive is automatically returned each time the key is turned...

Page 138: ...rmally see your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible Understanding the shift positions of the 5 speed automatic transmission if equipped Diesel engines only Your transmission i...

Page 139: ...ral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position D Overdrive with Tow Haul OFF D Overdrive with Tow Haul OFF is the normal driving position for the b...

Page 140: ...f the gearshift lever The ON light will no longer be illuminated When you shut off and restart the engine the transmission will automatically return to normal D Overdrive mode Tow Haul OFF 3 Third Tra...

Page 141: ...ive at speeds above 5 km h 3 mph and may not detect certain angular or moving objects To help avoid personal injury please read and understand the limitations of the reverse sensing system as containe...

Page 142: ...the ignition is ON An RSS control on the instrument panel allows the driver to turn the RSS on and off To turn the RSS off the ignition must be ON and the gear selector in R Reverse An indicator ligh...

Page 143: ...m if equipped If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System and 4WD Low is selected while the vehicle is moving the 4WD system will not engage This is normal and should be no reason for concern Bef...

Page 144: ...ne is started Illuminates when 4H 4x4 High or 4L 4x4 Low is engaged LOW RANGE momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position Illuminates when 4L 4x4 Low is engaged Using the el...

Page 145: ...he vehicle is driven above 8 km h 5 mph Do not shift into 4x4 HIGH with the rear wheels slipping Shifting from 4x4 HIGH 4WD High to 2WD 2WD High Rotate the 4WD control to 2WD at any forward speed Dise...

Page 146: ...ot shut off within 15 seconds drive the vehicle above 8 km h 5 mph then repeat steps 1 through 5 before reporting any shift concerns to your dealer Driving off road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD...

Page 147: ...ect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand water gravel snow or ice If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pave...

Page 148: ...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...

Page 149: ...ow slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result...

Page 150: ...all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning...

Page 151: ...lean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components Tread Lightly is an educational progr...

Page 152: ...ld lose control When you brake hard the front wheels can t turn and if they aren t turning you won t be able to steer The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle Rapid pumping of...

Page 153: ...at originally provided by Ford Motor Company because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or...

Page 154: ...s or other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs Inspect the tire side walls for cuts bruises and...

Page 155: ...s submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle familiarize yourself with the following terms Base Curb Weight Weight...

Page 156: ...emember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight The Safety Certification Label located on the driver s door pillar lists vehicle weight rating limitations Be...

Page 157: ...Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow It must be below the maximum trailer weight shown in the chart TRAILER TOWING You...

Page 158: ...ailer extra heavy duty 2 268 4 536 kg 5 001 10 000 lbs trailer weight requires a weight distributing or fifth wheel hitch Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label Towing...

Page 159: ...use unpredictable handling Safety chains Always connect the trailer s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch To connect the trailer s safety chains cross the chains under th...

Page 160: ...towing a trailer If your vehicle is equipped with a 4 speed automatic transmission To eliminate excessive transmission shifting use a lower gear This will also assist in transmission cooling For addi...

Page 161: ...earshift lever in P Park Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If you must park on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels Launching or retrieving a boat When backing do...

Page 162: ...distance of 80 km 50 miles or a speed of 56 km 35 mph must be exceeded the drive shaft will have to be removed before the vehicle is towed Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed installed only by...

Page 163: ...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 Information Gui...

Page 164: ...ur Basic Warranty s Roadside Assistance expiring For more information and enrollment contact 1 877 294 2582 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on the stee...

Page 165: ...another check of leaks FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appro...

Page 166: ...Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Passenger compartment fuse panel power distribution box The fuse panel is...

Page 167: ...escription 1 15A Adjustable pedals 2 20A Power point floor console 3 20A Power point 3rd row 4 20A Power point I P 5 20A Power point right rear quarter 6 20A Trailer tow turn stop relay 7 30A High bea...

Page 168: ...module 20 10A Fuel Injection Control Module FICM relay Diesel engine only 21 25A Rear smart wiper motor 22 20A Engine control 23 20A Engine control gasoline engine only Climate control Diesel engine o...

Page 169: ...ssory 43 10A Fog lamps 44 10A PATS module Transceiver 45 10A Ignition switch Run Start feed 46 10A Left hand lowbeam 47 10A Right hand lowbeam 48 10A Rear smart wiper motor 101 30A Trailer tow electri...

Page 170: ...gine only 304 Heated backlight relay 305 Trailer tow battery charge relay 306 Delayed accessory relay 307 Starter relay Mini Fuses Maxi Fuses Circuit Breaker Note Diesel engine only The Fuel Injection...

Page 171: ...important information before changing your tires If the tire pressure monitoring system becomes damaged it will no longer function Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for yo...

Page 172: ...e half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground When one of the rear wheels is off the ground the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from movi...

Page 173: ...under the vehicle 7 Position the jack according to the following guides Front 4x2 Front passenger side 4x4 Front driver side 4x4 Make sure the jack fits into the notched area on the differential housi...

Page 174: ...ly meant for changing the tire Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point 9 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 10 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve...

Page 175: ...d replacement fasteners On all two piece flat wheel nuts apply one drop of motor oil between the flat washer and the nut Do not apply motor oil to the wheel nut threads or the wheel stud threads When...

Page 176: ...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...

Page 177: ...scharged 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...

Page 178: ...use fuel lines engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an exp...

Page 179: ...nnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustr...

Page 180: ...m the positive 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 rele...

Page 181: ...the front wheels on the ground and the rear wheels off the ground using a wheel lift or a slingbelt with T hooks On 4x4 vehicles it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flat...

Page 182: ...rd Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook up and towing procedures for your vehicle 2003 U137 E...

Page 183: ...ions 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...

Page 184: ...ed P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 565 3673 FORD www ford ca In order to help you service your Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicle please have the following information available when contacti...

Page 185: ...r your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer There are several plans available in various time distance...

Page 186: ...luding maintenance and wear items alleged personal injury property damage claims cases currently in litigation vehicles not used primarily for family personal or household purposes except in states wh...

Page 187: ...current mileage The name of the dealer s who sold or serviced the vehicle A brief description of your unresolved concern A brief summary of the action taken by the dealer s and Ford Motor Company The...

Page 188: ...earing impaired 1 800 232 5952 or by writing to the Center at the following address Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P O Box 6248 Dearborn Michigan 48121 UTI...

Page 189: ...iveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel In the...

Page 190: ...fter 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 eq...

Page 191: ...l 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...

Page 192: ...ct 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...

Page 193: ...e 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...

Page 194: ...the windshield rear window or the wiper blades may be the cause These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes tree sap or other organic contamination To clean these items please...

Page 195: ...terior trim areas with a damp cloth then dry by wiping with a dry soft clean cloth Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seats and saf...

Page 196: ...Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt FORD LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many qua...

Page 197: ...craft 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 Cleaner Canada onl...

Page 198: ...ot work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in 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 al...

Page 199: ...he hood Slide the handle to release the auxiliary latch 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 4L V8 6 8L V10 gasoline engines Refer t...

Page 200: ...r 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low In very cold weather do not fill the reservoir completely Only use a washer fluid that...

Page 201: ...accident 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 Checking and adding washer fluid for the l...

Page 202: ...k may cause engine damage Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician 7 Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instru...

Page 203: ...l meeting Ford specification WSS M2C153 H SAE 5W 20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Do not use supplemental engine oil a...

Page 204: ...been cleaned or replaced For longer trouble free operation keep the top of the battery clean and dry Also make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals If you se...

Page 205: ...a computer some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for o...

Page 206: ...esting is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the cold full of cold fill range leve...

Page 207: ...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 fun...

Page 208: ...as soon as possible Water alone without engine coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion overheating or freezing Do not use alcohol methanol brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or me...

Page 209: ...l drains and additions to obtain a 50 50 coolant concentration Whenever coolant has been added the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle If...

Page 210: ...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...

Page 211: ...he engine temperature cools the engine can be re started Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine damage When fail safe mode is activated You have limited engine...

Page 212: ...cessive 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...

Page 213: ...rse reaction In sensitive individuals serious personal injury or sickness may result If fuel is splashed on the skin promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Consult a physician immediately i...

Page 214: ...any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if yo...

Page 215: ...to become more pronounced If the problems persist see your dealer or a qualified service technician It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use...

Page 216: ...measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of driving engine break in period You will get a more accurate measurement after 3 00...

Page 217: ...ded in liters or gallons 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading 4 Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer read...

Page 218: ...reduced fuel economy Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and m...

Page 219: ...ehicles It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window sticker These numbers represent the Range of L 100 km MPG expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions Your fuel econ...

Page 220: ...entionally 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 eng...

Page 221: ...tion in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument cluster chapter Your vehicle may not pass the I M test with the Check Engine Service Engine Soon light on If the vehicle s powertrain sy...

Page 222: ...pstick Do not add fluid if the level is between the arrows in the FULL COLD range 6 If the fluid is low add fluid in small amounts continuously checking the level until it reaches the FULL COLD range...

Page 223: ...n the brake pedal start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage 4 Latch the gearshift lever in P Park and leave the engine...

Page 224: ...used 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 a...

Page 225: ...affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components Automatic transmission fluid filter if equipped The TorqShift automatic transmission is equipped with a serviceab...

Page 226: ...cant Specifications in this chapter AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter eleme...

Page 227: ...mp the filter element edges between the air filter housing This could cause filter damage and allow unmetered air to enter the engine if not properly seated 5 Replace the two halves of the air filter...

Page 228: ...cified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon...

Page 229: ...ately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure Use an accurate tire pressure gauge Check the tire pressure when tires are cold...

Page 230: ...om a different manufacturer other than the road tires on your vehicle your spare tire is considered temporary If road tire replacement is necessary replace it with a tire of the same size tread speed...

Page 231: ...lacement tires are of the same size type speed rating load carrying capacity and tread design e g All Terrain Touring etc as originally offered by Ford Do not replace your tires with high performance...

Page 232: ...ads The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 5 4L V8 e...

Page 233: ...gine Coolant yellow colored 5 4L V8 engine 25L 26 4 quarts 4 6 8L V10 engine 27 0L 28 5 quarts 4 Engine coolant Diesel engine Refer to your 6 0L Diesel Supplement Engine oil includes filter change Gas...

Page 234: ...ld washer fluid Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate All 4 2L 1 1 gallons 1 Your vehicle s rear axle is filled with a synthetic lubricant Axle lubricant quantities should not need to be ch...

Page 235: ...pe fluid However these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that require the MERCON V type fluid MERCON MERCON V and MERCON SP are not interchangeable DO NOT mix MERCON MERCON V and MERCON S...

Page 236: ...torcraft SAE 75W 140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM 1 ESA M6C25 A and DOT 3 Engine...

Page 237: ...ement Hinges latches striker plates fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESR M1C159 A or ESB M1C93 B Transmission steering parking brake linkages and pivots brake p...

Page 238: ...pstick Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval Some transmission fluids may be la...

Page 239: ...he 6 0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement for Motorcraft diesel engine service part numbers VEHICLE DIMENSIONS EXCURSION Dimension 4x2 mm in 4x4 mm in 1 Overall...

Page 240: ...4 1 5 2 3 2003 U137 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 240...

Page 241: ...ication label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver s side Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver...

Page 242: ...igit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number Engine number The engine number the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number is stamped on the engine block transmission...

Page 243: ...d by the defective accessory The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 20 000 km 12 000 miles whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new veh...

Page 244: ...d roof box Highway safety and first aid kit Multi sport track rider cross bars Multi sport track rider adaptors Pet guard and pet guard divider Quick step ball mount trailer Running boards and tubular...

Page 245: ...d covers full Grill guards brush guards Grill insert Hood deflectors Locking gas cap Lubricants and oils Molded splash guards Molded vinyl floor mats Rear air deflectors Side window air deflectors Sta...

Page 246: ...ed 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...

Page 247: ...ttery 176 maintenance free 204 replacement specifications 232 servicing 204 BeltMinder 108 Brakes 132 anti lock 132 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 132 fluid checking and adding 222 fluid ref...

Page 248: ...The Dispute Settlement Board 185 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 188 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 48 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 223 engine oil 201 Doors lubricant specific...

Page 249: ...Fuel pump shut off switch 164 Fuses 165 166 G Garage door opener 59 72 Gas cap see Fuel cap 214 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 216 Gauges 14 transmission fluid temperature gauge 17 GAWR Gross Axle Weig...

Page 250: ...51 55 Lane change indicator see Turn signal 49 Liftgate 77 Lights warning and indicator 10 anti lock brakes ABS 132 speed control 67 Load limits 155 GAWR 155 GVWR 155 trailer towing 155 Loading instru...

Page 251: ...raints 102 106 belt minder 108 extension assembly 112 for adults 103 105 for children 117 118 lap belt 107 safety belt maintenance 112 warning light and chime 108 Safety seats for children 120 121 Sea...

Page 252: ...capacities 233 lubricant specifications 236 239 Turn signal 49 V Vehicle dimensions 239 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 241 Vehicle loading 155 Ventilating your vehicle 131 W Warning lights see Lig...

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