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Securilock

娂

Anti-theft system:

Flashes when the Securilock

娂

Passive Anti-theft System has been
activated.

Door ajar:

Illuminates when the

ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.

Turn signal:

Illuminates when the

left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators 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 OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime:

Sounds when the headlamps or parking

lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake ON warning chime:

Sounds when the parking brake is

set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h).

GAUGES

BRAKE

P RN

SELECT

RESET

CHECK

GAGE

SUSP

THEFT

4x4

LOW

RANGE

TRANS

TEMP

RPMX1000

MPH

km/h

2005 Excursion

(hdw)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Instrument Cluster

Summary of Contents for 2005 Excursion

Page 1: ...er only 42 Manual heating and air conditioning 43 Automatic temperature control 45 Rear window defroster 48 Lights 49 Headlamps 49 Turn signal control 52 Bulb replacement 54 Driver Controls 60 Windshield wiper washer control 60 Steering wheel adjustment 61 Power windows 65 Mirrors 66 Speed control 70 Message center 73 Locks and Security 85 Keys 85 Locks 85 Anti theft system 94 Table of Contents 1 ...

Page 2: ... Trailer towing 163 Recreational towing 167 Driving 168 Starting 168 Brakes 172 Transmission operation 176 Roadside Emergencies 196 Getting roadside assistance 196 Hazard flasher switch 197 Fuel pump shut off switch 197 Fuses and relays 198 Jump starting 203 Wrecker towing 209 Customer Assistance 210 Reporting safety defects U S only 218 Cleaning 219 Table of Contents 2 2005 Excursion hdw Owners G...

Page 3: ...l 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 without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 2005 Ford Motor Company Table of Contents 3 2005 Excursio...

Page 4: ...ny and its products 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 publications This Owner s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing...

Page 5: ...s 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 1 000 miles 1 600 km of driving vary speeds frequently This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covere...

Page 6: ...ipment must be directly connected to the recording modules Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Compa...

Page 7: ... for snowplowing in particular regarding the potential for exceeding vehicle weight limits airbag SRS deployment sensitivity vehicle crash integrity or powertrain durability The Snowplow Package Option is not available Middle East North Africa vehicle specific information For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that ...

Page 8: ...ning Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 8 ...

Page 9: ... Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 9 ...

Page 10: ... ignition is first turned 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 the Maintenance and Specifications chapter If the light is blinking engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter Drive in a moderate fashion avoid ...

Page 11: ...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 authorized dealer Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A sig...

Page 12: ...refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter Speed control Illuminates when the speed control is activated Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated Transmission Tow Haul Feature 5R0110W 5 speed automatic transmission if equipped Diesel engines only Illuminates when the Tow Haul feature has been activated Refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation If the light flashes...

Page 13: ... chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver s door is opened Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the ignition is off the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Parking brake ON warning chime Sounds when the parking brake is set the engine is running and the vehicle is driven mor...

Page 14: ...rvoir cap while the engine is running or hot Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Trip odometer Registers the miles kilometers of individual journeys Press the control once to switch from the odometer to the trip odometer To reset the trip press the control again until the trip reading is 0 0 miles kilometers Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute D...

Page 15: ... dealer Fuel gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information Transmission fluid temperature gauge If the gauge is in the White area normal the transmission fluid is with...

Page 16: ...amage Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lower the transmission temperature into the normal range Red area over temperature the transmission fluid is overheating Stop the vehicle to allow the temperature to return to normal range If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area stop the vehicle and verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocki...

Page 17: ...CD with the label side up CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Irregular shaped CDs CDs with a scratch protection film attached and CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should SCAN 2005 Excursion hdw Owne...

Page 18: ...tape play Press to stop tape during rewind fast forward CD Press to start CD play With the dual media audio press CD to toggle between single CD and CD changer play if equipped 7 MUTE Press to MUTE playing media press again to return to the playing media 8 AUTO Press to set first six strongest stations if available into AM FM1 or FM2 memory buttons press again to return to normal stations 9 CLK Cl...

Page 19: ...ks in random order Press again to disable 13 COMP Compression Works in CD mode Press to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level A small c will appear in the display to indicate that compression is enabled Press again to disable 14 Dolby威 noise reduction Works in tape mode only Reduces tape noise and hiss press to activate deactivate The Dolby威 noise reduction sy...

Page 20: ...ress and hold for a fast reverse In TAPE mode press REW to enable the rewind feature Press REW or TAPE to resume tape play 18 SEL Select Use with Bass Treble Balance and Fade controls 19 BASS Press BASS then press SEL to decrease increase the bass output TREB Treble Press TREB then press SEL to decrease increase the treble output 20 TUNE Works in radio mode only Press TUNE to change frequency down...

Page 21: ...SH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 1 Seek Press and release SEEK for previous next strong station or track of current disc 2 Rewind Press for a slow rewind press and hold for a fast rewind Fast forward Press for a slow advance press and hold for a fast advance SEEK TUNE 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entertainment Systems 21 ...

Page 22: ...Treble Press TREB then press SEL to decrease increase the treble output 7 Select Use with Bass Treble Balance and Fade controls to adjust levels Use with MENU to set the clock and engage RDS 8 Balance Press BAL then press SEL to shift sound to the left right speakers Fade Press FADE then press SEL to shift sound to the rear front speakers 9 Menu Press MENU and SEL to access clock mode RDS on off T...

Page 23: ...equipped with six station memory preset controls which allow you to set up to six AM stations and 12 FM stations six in FM1 and six in FM2 11 CD Press to select CD mode Seamless play In CD mode the transition between the end of one CD and the beginning of another will not contain delay time unless SEEK or a preset control is pressed 12 AM FM Press to select a frequency band in radio mode Autoset A...

Page 24: ... Insert a CD label side up REAR AUDIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The rear seat controls allow the middle seat passengers to operate the radio tape CD or CD changer if equipped To engage simultaneously press the memory preset controls 3 and 5 Press again to disengage 1 Memory Push successively to allow rear seat passengers to scroll through memory presets Push in CD changer mode if equipped to advance to...

Page 25: ... electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception Station overload When you pass a broadcast tower a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed CASSETTE PLAYER CARE Do Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub R...

Page 26: ...s with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ballpoint pens may damage CDs Please contact your dealer for further information AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio syste...

Page 27: ...ce in CD 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 the screen 4 ENTER control Press to select the function pointed to within the active menu May also be used by some user interactive discs during movie play 5 MENU control Press to bring up th...

Page 28: ...u control Press the MENU control to enter into 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 cursor one position downward Press the REV control to move the cursor left one position NEXT PREV REV FWD NEXT PREV REV FWD NEXT PREV REV FWD 2005 Excurs...

Page 29: ... control again to disengage the reverse advance action and return to normal playback mode Enter control The ENTER control allows you to select items when in MENU mode Press the 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 first track and begin play ...

Page 30: ...l 4x3 and Zoom The DVD player will read the disc type and configure the display accordingly Some movies have a wide screen movie format to fit a normal 4x3 screen In this case the movie will have black bars on the top 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 o...

Page 31: ...o select the next radio memory preset 7 MNU MODE control In DVD playback 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 are supplied with the remote control unit Since all batteries have a limited shelf life replace them when the unit fails to control...

Page 32: ...gher than the current volume radio setting When using wired headphones dual play mode the rear seat controls can change the volume setting to any desired level Mode select Press MEDIA to toggle between AM FM1 FM2 TAPE CD DVD and AUX modes if equipped When selected the media source will illuminate in the radio display AM AM radio frequency band FM1 FM2 FM radio frequency bands TAPE cassette tape if...

Page 33: ... AM 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 previous selection or for the next selection In single CD mode if equipped press the control to access the previous track or for the next track If equipped with an in dash six CD player press the con...

Page 34: ...the control again to engage the rear speakers and deactivate the Personal Audio Feature In this mode you can adjust the audio output to all system speakers front and rear together The rear seat passengers cannot raise the volume of the system above the level on the front radio bezel Parental control Your Entertainment System allows you to have control over the rear seat controls The DVD system is ...

Page 35: ...mended and install them with the correct and orientation Wireless headphone operation To operate the headphones Press the ON OFF button on the left hand earpiece The LED light on the right hand earpiece will illuminate Press again to turn off Adjust the headphones to comfortably fit your head Adjust the volume control to a comfortable listening level Note The volume level of the wireless headphone...

Page 36: ...ter mounted on the DVD housing is not obstructed Liquid Crystal Display LCD flip down screen The screen rotates down to view and into the housing to store when not in use Be sure the screen is latched into the housing when being stored 1 7 0 diagonal active matrix liquid crystal display LCD screen 2 Screen housing 3 Dimmer switch Press to increase decrease the brightness of the screen VOL P O W E ...

Page 37: ...t will run the battery down When the ignition is turned to OFF the Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System is also turned OFF When the ignition is turned ON the system will begin playback from the last selected media source when the play control is pressed To disable the DVD player simultaneously press the 3 and 5 memory presets on the radio face To enable the DVD player again press the 3 and 5 presets...

Page 38: ...s automatically reset to 0 00 00 Removing a CD DVD 1 Press the STOP EJECT control to stop playback 2 Press the STOP EJECT control again to eject the CD DVD If the CD DVD is not removed within the allotted time the system will pull the CD DVD back into the system for safety purposes If the CD DVD will not eject from the system press and hold the EJECT control for approximately 2 seconds The disc sh...

Page 39: ... Adjustable with cursor controls and ENTER control Safety information Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment The front glass on the liquid crystal displ...

Page 40: ...hority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with...

Page 41: ... directly to a soft cloth Rub the screen gently until the dust dirt or fingerprints are removed Do not spray the screen directly with water or glass cleaning solvents Overspray from these fluids could drip down into the internal electronics of the screen and cause damage Do not apply excessive pressure while cleaning the screen Foreign substances Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects f...

Page 42: ...defroster vents floor vents and demister vents Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents Can be used to clear windshield of fog and thin ice 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 or warm weather do not drive with the a...

Page 43: ...n on each control MAX A C Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents and center console vents if equipped to cool the vehicle This re cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle The temperature selection control will not adjust airflow temperature when in MAX A C mode Distributes...

Page 44: ... with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been aired out For maximum cooling performance MAX A C in MAX A C mode Move the temperature control to the coolest setting Set the fan to the highest speed initially then adjust in order to maintain comfort To aid in side window defogging and demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Set the temperature...

Page 45: ... may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle Recirculation can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except defrost Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections 3 Defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents Can be used to clear windshield of fog and thin ice 4 Fan speed Press the res...

Page 46: ...cation A C on or off and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature 12 EXT Control if equipped Press EXT TEMP to display outside temperature Press again to display cabin temperature settings 13 Temperature controls Press to increase or decrease the temperature in the vehicle cabin Note The recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72 F 22 C and 75 F...

Page 47: ...he vents located in the middle of the instrument panel To 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 projectiles in a collision or sudden stop AUXILIARY SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with auxiliary controls These allow the front o...

Page 48: ... of the airflow in the vehicle If the main climate control system is in Max A C mode for manual controls or in full cooling for automatic controls the auxiliary temperature selection will not adjust airflow temperature 3 Airflow control FLOOR directs air to the floor of the third row seating PANEL directs air to the overhead registers of the second and third row seating To blend the airflow direct...

Page 49: ... the ignition 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 RUN 4 Put the ignition in OFF 5 Select the autolamps Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a 10 second period At this point the headlamps and parking lamps will turn on 6 Deselect the ...

Page 50: ... lamps DRL if equipped Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output To activate the ignition must be in the ON position the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and the parking brake must be disengaged Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Lamp DRL system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide ad...

Page 51: ...s 1 Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface approximately 25 feet 7 6 meters away 1 8 feet 2 4 meters 2 Center height of lamp to ground 3 25 feet 7 6 meters 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height from the center of your headlamp indicated by a 3 0 mm circle on the bulb shield inside the lamp to the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter horizontal reference...

Page 52: ...he vertical adjuster on each headlamp then use an E5 socket wrench to turn the adjuster either counterclockwise to adjust down or clockwise to adjust up aligning the upper edge of the light pattern up to the horizontal line 6 Repeat step 3 5 for the other headlamp 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 tu...

Page 53: ...reading lamps Second row courtesy reading lamp Third row courtesy reading lamp The courtesy lamps light when any door is opened the instrument panel dimmer switch is pushed past the detent any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF The reading lamps can be turned on by pressing the rocker control 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Lights 53 ...

Page 54: ...in the ACC or ON position the rear dome lamp can be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure When moist air enters the headlamp s through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of headlamp operation Replacing exterior bulbs Check the...

Page 55: ...13 9008 Park turn lamp 2 3157 AK Sidemarker lamp 2 194 Foglamp 2 9145 Tail stop lamp 2 3457K Backup lamp 2 3156 or 3156K High mount brakelamp 3 912 Rear dome lamp 1 921 Map dome lamp 2 578 Second row reading lamp 2 578 Third row reading lamp 2 211 2 License lamp 2 194 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your authorized dealer Inter...

Page 56: ...cal connector by squeezing the release tab and pushing the connector forward and then pulling it reward 5 Remove the bulb assembly by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time th...

Page 57: ...p of the headlamp assembly while pulling the assembly straight out If removing the lamp is difficult removing the four screws along the top of the grill will help provide more clearance 4 Remove the bulb assembly 1 sidemarker or 2 park turn by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out 5 Pull the old bulb out from the socket Install the new bulb s in reverse order 2005 Excursion hdw O...

Page 58: ...e foglamp bulb Install the new bulb in 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 counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly 3 Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket Install the new bulb s in reverse order 2005 Excursion hdw Owners ...

Page 59: ...ull the bulb 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 socket 2 Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove 3 Pull the old bulb straight out Install the new bulb in reverse order 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Lights 59 ...

Page 60: ...r fluid a quick 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 wiper operation rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position Select INT 1 3 5 second interval rear wiper INT 2 10 5 second interval rear wiper OFF Rear wiper a...

Page 61: ...o Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter To prolong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you 2 Move t...

Page 62: ...eed automatic transmission if equipped To deactivate overdrive press the transmission control switch TCS located on the gearshift The OFF indicator light will illuminate on the gearshift The transmission will operate in all gears except overdrive Press the transmission control switch again to return to normal overdrive mode When you shut off and re start your vehicle the transmission will automati...

Page 63: ...e transmitter into storage compartment control down Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the storage bin door as needed Press the storage compartment door to activate the transmitter Power quarter rear windows if equipped When closing the power quarter rear windows you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of the wi...

Page 64: ...power each power point can supply depends on the fuse rating For example a 20A fuse should supply a maximum of 240 Watts a 15A fuse should supply a maximum of 180 Watts and a 10A fuse should supply a maximum of 120 Watts Exceeding these limits will result in a blown fuse Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used There are up to four auxiliary power points in the following locatio...

Page 65: ... the power windows They may seriously injure themselves When closing the power windows you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity 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 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 200...

Page 66: ...ped With accessory delay the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror if equipped Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an auto dimming function The electronic day night mirror will change from the normal state to the non glare state...

Page 67: ... adjust the right mirror 2 Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to disable the adjust function Heated outside mirrors if equipped The main mirror glass is heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog and activates when the vehicle is started Note The mirrors may be hot to the touch but will not burn This is a normal condition Type A The m...

Page 68: ...l indicator if equipped Type A When the vehicle turn signals are activated the mirrors will show a blinking red arrow The turn signal provides an additional warning to other drivers that your vehicle is about to turn Type B When the vehicle turn signals are activated the outer portion of the mirror housing will blink amber The turn signal feature can be seen by other drivers who may approach from ...

Page 69: ...rs can be manually folded forward or backwards for narrow spaces like driving through an automatic car wash or backing out of a garage with the trailer tow mirror The telescoping feature if equipped allows the mirror to extend approximately 3 15 inches 80 mm This feature is especially useful to the driver when towing a trailer 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 6...

Page 70: ...ls while the vehicle is moving SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED With speed control set you can maintain a speed of 30 mph 48 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph 48 km h Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control ...

Page 71: ...lly return the vehicle to the previously set speed The RES RESUME control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 30 mph 48 km h Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed Press and hold the SET ACCEL control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET ACCEL control to operate the Tap Up function Press ...

Page 72: ...wo ways to turn off the speed control Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal if equipped This will not erase your vehicle s previously set speed Press the speed control OFF control Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased Indicator light This light comes on when either the SET ACCEL or RES controls are pressed The vehicle speed mus...

Page 73: ...imate control features Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature Press FAN up or down to adjust fan speed TRIP COMPUTER IF EQUIPPED The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through a constant monitor of vehicle systems You may select display features on the trip computer for a display of status The appearance of your vehicle s trip computer may differ depending on your veh...

Page 74: ...of fuel used by 100 miles traveled kilometers traveled by liters used your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stations variations in top off procedure from one fill up to another rounding of the displayed values to the nearest gallon liter To r...

Page 75: ...ng average fuel economy which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles 800 km This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected Outside air temperature if equipped The temperature can be displayed in Centigrade or Fahrenheit by pressing the E M control If the outside...

Page 76: ...proximately four seconds the trip computer will enter zone setting mode Zone setting mode is indicated when the display lights the ZONE indicator 5 Release both controls Subsequent pressing of either control will increment the zone Press the control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the trip computer 6 To exit the zone setting mode and save the ...

Page 77: ...oors entry gate operators security systems entry door locks and home or office lighting When programming your HomeLink威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage Do not use the HomeLink威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U S fede...

Page 78: ...o program located on your visor while keeping the indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink威 and hand held transmitter button Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator and Canadian Programming in this section for Canadian residents 4...

Page 79: ...ogram additional HomeLink威 buttons begin with Step 2 in the Programming section For questions or comments please contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Gate Operator Canadian Programming During programming your hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting not allowing enough time for HomeLink威 to accept the signal from the hand held transmitter After completing Steps 1...

Page 80: ...wo outer HomeLink威 buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink威 is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 in the Programming section Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button To program a device to HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button previously trained follow ...

Page 81: ...munications 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 benefits Mobile Communication Equipment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices in vehicle communications systems telematics devices and portable two way rad...

Page 82: ...er door 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 on the side of the door For wider loads the cargo doors can be opened wider by unhooking the check straps from the door hinge Make sure the check straps are reattached after loading and before ...

Page 83: ...structure or 100 lbs 45 kg on the roof panel rails Distribute the load equally on the cross bars To adjust the cross bar position 1 Release the latch at both ends of the cross bar both cross bars are adjustable 2 Slide cross bar to the desired location 3 Tighten the latch at both ends of the cross bar To remove the cross bar assembly from the roof rack side rails 1 Loosen the latch at both ends of...

Page 84: ...ring at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sport 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 in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus D...

Page 85: ...lf 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 driver s door will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition The vehicle can still be locked with the key in the ignition using the manual lock button on the door locking the driver s door with...

Page 86: ...ation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device 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 typical operating range for your remote...

Page 87: ...flash once if all doors the liftgate and the hood 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 parking lamps will flash once more If any of the doors the liftgate or the hood are not properly closed the horn will make two quick chirps Power door l...

Page 88: ...ctivate the alarm Press again or turn the ignition to 4 ON to deactivate Note The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 2 LOCK or 3 OFF position Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent To replace the battery 1 Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring D...

Page 89: ... will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost remote 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 them yourself or take all remote ...

Page 90: ...itional remote entry transmitter 9 Turn the ignition to the 3 OFF position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters Note After 20 seconds you will automatically exit the programming mode 10 The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that the programming mode has been exited Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unloc...

Page 91: ...de When pressing the controls on the keypad press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation Programming a personal entry code To create your own personal entry code 1 Enter the factory set code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other 4 The doors will again lock then unlock to con...

Page 92: ...ersonal code Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other The interior lamps will illuminate after entering a valid keypad entry code To unlock all doors press the 3 4 control within five seconds To lock all doors press the 7 8 and the 9 0 at the same time You do not need to enter the keypad code first Note The interior lamps will turn off Autolock if equipped This feature automat...

Page 93: ...ng the power door unlock control You must complete Steps 1 7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated you must wait 30 seconds 1 Insert the key and turn the ignition to the 4 ON position 2 Press the power door unlock control three times 3 Turn the ignition from the 4 ON position to the 3 OFF position 4 Press the power door unlock control thr...

Page 94: ...ems or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine These objects will not cause damage to the coded key but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the engine If a problem occurs turn the ignition off remove all objects on the key chain away from...

Page 95: ...cle and new 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 authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys Programming spare keys You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle Please read and understand the entire procedure b...

Page 96: ...seconds of removing the previously programmed coded key insert the unprogrammed key new valet key into the ignition 10 Turn the ignition from the 3 OFF position to the 4 ON position Keep the ignition in the 4 ON position for at least one second but no more than 10 seconds 11 Your new unprogrammed key is now programmed If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle s engine a...

Page 97: ...original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision 40 20 40 seat if equipped Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or backward Ensure that the seat is rel...

Page 98: ... Captain 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 if equipped located at the bottom of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 98 ...

Page 99: ...ll 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 transmission gearshift is in Park or Neutral A memory seat position may be programmed at any time Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle For le...

Page 100: ...e or lower 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 Push again to deactivate The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 100 ...

Page 101: ...40 front seat armrest and console if equipped To release the armrest pull forward on the strap and pull the armrest down 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 Lift up armrest to return it to a center seatback 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 101 ...

Page 102: ...ear folding seats if equipped Folding down rear seats into load floor Ensure that no objects such as books purses or briefcases 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 Lift strap to release seat cushion 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt US...

Page 103: ...to fold the seatback down Remove 2nd row seat headrest by 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 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 103 ...

Page 104: ...g the seat to upright Before returning the seatback to its original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus ...

Page 105: ...cushion and lift gently to allow the seatback to be adjusted to the desired location Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Third row seat if equipped The third row seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts in the outboard seating positions and a manual adjust tongue lap bel...

Page 106: ...vehicle 2 Push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle This releases the seat track and the seat will move 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 back to the locked position whether the seat is occupied or empty If not latched the seat...

Page 107: ... may cause injury during a sudden stop When reinstalling a rear seat in your 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 the seat belt For proper latching ensure that the floor tubs are clear of debris From the rear of the vehicle with the liftga...

Page 108: ...erous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously 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 ...

Page 109: ...ue is securely fastened in the buckle 2 To unfasten push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle The front outboard and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts The front passenger outboard and rear outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode which allows...

Page 110: ...senger front or outboard rear seating position if equipped Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat 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 the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is ...

Page 111: ...g to the procedures in Workshop Manual Failure 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 front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on collision The front outboard seat belt systems have a retr...

Page 112: ... waist 1st row and 3rd row 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 turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle To tighten the belt pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fit...

Page 113: ...rned to the ON position The safety 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 The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off The driver s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The safety belt warni...

Page 114: ...ignition switch is turned to the ON position The BeltMinder娂 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 Consider Crashes are rare events 36700 crashes occur every day The more we drive the more we are exposed to rare events even for good drivers 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash du...

Page 115: ...ur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people Children and younger brothers sisters imitate behavior they see I have an airbag Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers I d rather be thrown clear Not a good idea People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE Safety belts help pr...

Page 116: ...iving the vehicle 1 Turn the ignition switch to the RUN or ON position DO NOT START THE ENGINE 2 Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off Approximately 1 minute Step 3 must be completed within 60 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off 3 At a moderate speed buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times ending with the safety belt in the unbuckled state After Step 3 is comple...

Page 117: ...ke 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 safety belt buckle assemblies buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether...

Page 118: ...including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s chest and...

Page 119: ...pair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses See your authorized dealer The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the performance of the airbag system increasing the r...

Page 120: ...k How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains a longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the airbag sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not s...

Page 121: ... that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control The SRS consists of driver and passenger airbag modules which include the inflators and airbags 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 inte...

Page 122: ...ified personnel SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system SRS in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U S and Canada If small children genera...

Page 123: ... unattended in your vehicle Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 lb 18 kg and are around 4 years of age Although the lap shoulder belt will provide some protection these children are still too small for lap shoulder belts to fit properly which could increase the risk of serious injury To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on c...

Page 124: ...hield 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 the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back and lap shoulder belts Those with a high back If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a ...

Page 125: ...ll instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat Never put the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind 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 SAFET...

Page 126: ...ower anchors are recommended for use by children up to 48 pounds 22 kg in a child restraint Top tether anchors can be used for children up to 60 pounds 27 kg in a child restraint and to provide upper torso restraint for children up to 80 pounds 36 kg using an upper torso harness and a belt positioning booster Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap Install the chil...

Page 127: ... facing 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 combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety ...

Page 128: ...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 pulled out and a click is heard 6 Allow the belt to retract The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automati...

Page 129: ...unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 2 through 9 Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats Contact the manufacturer of ...

Page 130: ... 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 under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback 3 Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fm...

Page 131: ...ch seat Note In the right seating position use either tether anchor Second row bucket seats Note For each seat use either tether anchor 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 131 ...

Page 132: ...ng child 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 according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002...

Page 133: ... load your vehicle and Make sure every passenger is properly restrained In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt All occupants must wear safety belts and children infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection Study your Owner s Guide and any supplements for specific information about equipment ...

Page 134: ...fident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations it won t stop any faster than two wheel drive vehicles Always drive at a safe speed How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways Your vehicle may be Higher to allow highe...

Page 135: ...n AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars They do not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Ti...

Page 136: ...n of heat and 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 Veh...

Page 137: ... pressure The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the vehicle being driven for 1 mile 1 6 km Recommended inflation pressure The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door B pillar The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind ...

Page 138: ...se so inspection after off road use is also recommended Inflating your tires Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure including the spare if equipped at least monthly and before long trips You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge...

Page 139: ...essure Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot i e driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km never bleed or reduce air pressure The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures A hot tire at or belo...

Page 140: ...erformed by personnel trained supervised and equipped according to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA regulations For example during any procedure involving tire inflation the technician or individual must utilize a remote inflation device and ensure that all persons are clear of the trajectory area WARNING An inflated tire and rim can be very dangerous if improperly used s...

Page 141: ...ased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death Important Remember to replace the spare tire when you replace the road tires on your vehicle Even if it has never been used the spare tire should be replaced because tires degrade over time Important Remember to replace the wheel air valves when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle CHANGING THE TIRES If you get ...

Page 142: ...r spare tire wheel can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability All Wheel driving capability if applicable Load leveling adjustment if applicable When driving with the dissimilar spare tire wheel additional caution should be given to Towing ...

Page 143: ... diagonally opposite wheel block not provided 3 Remove the jack jack handle lug wrench and spare tire from the stowage locations 4 Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim 5 Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 143 ...

Page 144: ... vehicle from moving when you change the tire be sure that the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is blocked 6 Insert the hooked end of the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to slide the jack under the vehicle 7 Position the jack according to the following guides Front 4x2 Front passenger side 4x4 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and...

Page 145: ...anging a tire Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point 9 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 10 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug ...

Page 146: ...EL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles 800 km after any wheel disturbance rotation flat tire wheel removal etc Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque lb ft N m M14 x 1 5 150 200 Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners On all two piece flat wheel nuts apply one drop of moto...

Page 147: ...al characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall Information on P type tires P215 65R15 95H is an example of a tire size load index and speed rating The definitions of these items are listed below Note that the tire size load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example 1 P ...

Page 148: ...on pressure The tires on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation pressure These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions The ratings range from 81 mph 130 km h to 186 mph 299 km h These ratings are listed in the following chart Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law Letter rating Sp...

Page 149: ...r the edge of the driver s door for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 12 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a ti...

Page 150: ... LT Indicates a tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA that is intended for service on light trucks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or mo...

Page 151: ...mber the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Location of the tire label You w...

Page 152: ...ke narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread will appear on the tire when the tread is worn down to 1 16th of an inch 2 mm When the tire tread wears down to the same height as these wear bars the tire is worn out and should be replaced Inspect your tires frequently for any of the following conditions and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist Fabric showing through the...

Page 153: ...your speed Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road Stop and inspect the tires for damage If a tire is under inflated or damaged deflate it remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb ...

Page 154: ...your vehicle will help your tires wear more evenly providing better tire performance and longer tire life Unless otherwise specified rotate the tires approximately every 5 000 miles 8 000 km Front Wheel Drive FWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 154 ...

Page 155: ...a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and gra...

Page 156: ...mponents from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains VEHICLE LOADING WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and or trailer to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability with or without a trailer Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance Before loading your vehicle fam...

Page 157: ...ermarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry Once yo...

Page 158: ... weight added to the Base Curb Weight including cargo and optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 158 ...

Page 159: ... axle must never exceed its GAWR Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury Note For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide p...

Page 160: ...ht of the loaded vehicle GVW plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer including all cargo and passengers that the vehicle can handle without risking damage Important The towing vehicle s braking system is rated for operation at GVWR not at GCWR Separate functional brakes should be used for sa...

Page 161: ...ons Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and or personal injury Steps for determining the correct load limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 ...

Page 162: ...rovement store to finish that patio you have been planning for the past 2 years Measuring the inside of the vehicle with the rear seat folded down you have room for 12 100 lb 45 kg bags of cement Do you have enough load capacity to transport the cement to your home If you and your friend each weigh 220 lb 99 kg the calculation would be 1400 2 x 220 12 x 100 1400 440 1200 240 lb No you do not have ...

Page 163: ...m trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts Your vehicle s load capacity is designated by weight not by volume so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle s engine transmission axle brakes tires and suspension Inspect th...

Page 164: ...ury Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle See your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch always use the following procedure 1 Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface With the ignition on and all doors cl...

Page 165: ... not connect a trailer s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle s brake system Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles Make sure all running lights brake lights turn signals and haza...

Page 166: ...ervicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for more information Trailer towing tips Practice turning stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination When turning make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other ...

Page 167: ...ing your vehicle behind a motorhome Follow these guidelines if you have the need for recreational towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged 2WD vehicles Place the transmission in N Neutral Maximum speed is 35 mph 56 km Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 km If a distance of 50 miles 80 km or a speed of 35 mph 56...

Page 168: ...rake 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 start your vehicle Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system This system meets all Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of...

Page 169: ...icle checked If your vehicle is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing snow conditions the engine air induction may become partially clogged with snow and or ice If this occurs the engine may experience a significant reduction in power output At the earliest opportunity clear all the snow and or ice away from the air induction inlet The following starting instructions are for vehicles equipped ...

Page 170: ...n P Park Turn the key to 4 ON without turning the key to 5 START Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly If a light fails to illuminate have the vehicle serviced 1 2 3 4 5 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driving 170 ...

Page 171: ...ne block heater if equipped Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach 10 F 23 C or below For best results plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle The heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle The plug for the block heater is exposed in the front of the vehicle beneath the grille Vehicles e...

Page 172: ...hicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer Refer to Brake system warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light Four wheel anti lock brake system ABS Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti lock Braking System ABS This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking Noise from the ABS pump ...

Page 173: ...ess of the ABS and will increase your vehicle s stopping distance The ABS will be activated immediately allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces However the ABS does not decrease stopping distance Parking brake To set the parking brake press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminat...

Page 174: ...al and should be no reason for concern If needed press and hold the service brake pedal down then try reapplying the parking brake Chock the wheels if required If the parking brake cannot hold the weight of the vehicle the parking brake may need to be serviced or the vehicle may be overloaded STEERING To prevent damage to the power steering system Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turn...

Page 175: ...icles In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt Your vehicle 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 vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity Util...

Page 176: ...rk position without 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 possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brakelamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter Do not drive your vehicle until you verify...

Page 177: ...upshifts and downshifts during this learning process slightly firmer shifts may occur After this learning process normal shift feel and shift scheduling will resume P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Start the engine Depress the brake pedal Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P Park Com...

Page 178: ... control switch is pressed This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive O D OFF lamp is illuminated Provides engine braking Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O D to other gears Examples city traffic hilly terrain heavy loads trailer towing and when engine braking is required To return to O D overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lam...

Page 179: ...ssion operation and shift quality When the vehicle s battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair the transmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters much like having to reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected The Adaptive Transmission Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating parameters This learning pro...

Page 180: ...y The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through gears one through five D Overdrive with Tow Haul ON The Tow Haul feature improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load All transmission gear ranges are available when using Tow Haul To activate Tow Haul press the button on the end of the gearshift lever The TOW HAUL indicator light will illuminate in ...

Page 181: ...action on slippery roads Selecting 3 Third provides engine braking 2 Second Use 2 Second to start up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades 1 First Provides maximum engine braking Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever The transmission will not downshift into 1 First at high speeds it will downshift to a lower gear and then shift into 1 First when the vehicle re...

Page 182: ... generally large and fixed objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS this may include reduced performance or a false activation To help avoid personal injury always use caution when in R Reverse and when using the RSS This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects The system is designed ...

Page 183: ... 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 light on the control will illuminate when the system is turned off If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is not turned off it may indicate a failure in the RSS The RSS will remain off until either the RSS control is pushed again or...

Page 184: ...4 system 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 Before 4WD Low can be engaged the vehicle must be brought to a complete stop the brake pedal depressed and the transmission placed in N Neutral The 4WD system provides 4x4 High engagement and dise...

Page 185: ... 4x4 momentarily illuminates after the engine 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 electronic shift 4WD system if equipped Positions of the electronic shift system The electronic shift 4WD system is designed to allow up to 45 seconds before a...

Page 186: ...fted to 4x4 HIGH 4WD HIGH while at complete stop 4x4 may not engage and the 4x4 indicator may not illuminate until the vehicle is driven above 5 mph 8 km h 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 Disengagement of the transfer case and front hubs may be delayed due to torque bind whic...

Page 187: ...g the vehicle to either a complete stop or vehicle speed below 3 mph 5 km h 2 Depress the brake 3 Place the gearshift in N Neutral 4 Move the 4WD control to the 4x4 HIGH 4WD High or 2WD 2WD High position 5 Hold the shift conditions until the LOW RANGE indicator light shuts off 6 If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not shut off within 15 seconds drive the vehicle above mph 8 km h then repeat step...

Page 188: ...WD on dry hard surfaced roads Doing so will produce excessive noise increase tire wear and may damage drive components 4WD modes are only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect 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...

Page 189: ...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 Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph 56 km h The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter for transmission fluid temperature information Emergency maneuvers In an unavoidable e...

Page 190: ... vehicles when the transfer case is in the N Neutral position the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline Therefore the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P Park Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N Neutral position Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle Alway...

Page 191: ... to keep 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 the wheels If you must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in sand make sure you re inflate the tires as soon as possible Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work again...

Page 192: ...h mud clean 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 program designed to increase public awareness of land use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas Ford Motor Company joins the U S Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Mana...

Page 193: ...you could 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 the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control Apply the brakes steadily Do not pump the brakes Driving on snow and ice 4WD vehicles have advantages over 2W...

Page 194: ...ing braking Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability For this reason Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts such as lift kits or stabilizer bars or by using replacem...

Page 195: ...ay be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage Once through the water always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Wet brak...

Page 196: ... nearest authorized dealer or your selling authorized dealer if within 35 miles 56 3 km of the nearest authorized dealer one tow per disablement Even non warranty related tows like accidents are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for information on coverage period exact fuel amounts towing of your disabled v...

Page 197: ...ranty 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 steering column just behind the steering wheel The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is not in the ignition Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction s...

Page 198: ...FF 6 Make another check for 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 appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components Note Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe...

Page 199: ...Natural 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 located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal Remove the panel cover to access the fuses To remove the fuse panel cover turn the panel fasteners counterclockwise 2005...

Page 200: ...se panel power distribution box before reconnecting the battery If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter The fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 15A Adjustable pedals 2 20A Power point floor console 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 200...

Page 201: ...16 15A Rear seat controller 17 15A Exterior lamps 18 20A Turn lamps Brake on off switch high 19 10A Body Security Module BSM 4x4 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 only 24 2A Brake pressure switch Speed control 25 10A 4 Wheel Anti Lock ...

Page 202: ...r 42 15A Delayed accessory 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 electric brake 102 30A Door locks BSM 103 50A Ignition switch gasoline engine only FICM power Diesel engine only 104 40A Heated backlight 105 30A Fuel heater Diesel engine only 106 30A F...

Page 203: ...y 303 Fuel heater relay Diesel engine 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 Control Module FICM logic 15A mini fuse is located in the underhood relay block JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flam...

Page 204: ...ed vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables Ensure that vent cap...

Page 205: ... the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 205 ...

Page 206: ...ed 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 been started run both engines...

Page 207: ... the jumper cable 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 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 207 ...

Page 208: ...ble from 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 relearn its idle conditions 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 208 ...

Page 209: ... with flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground However if flatbed equipment is not available a wheel lift may be used to lift the rear of the vehicle as long as the Electronic Shift On the Fly ESOF 4WD control is in the 2WD position 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 ope...

Page 210: ...ncerns or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing authorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures please cont...

Page 211: ... 232 5952 www customersaskford com In Canada Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle please have the following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre Your telephone number home and business The name of the authorized dealer and the city where th...

Page 212: ...eimburse 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 whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if wit...

Page 213: ...s between customer and authorized dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle s performance as designed a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a service or product concern is being reviewed items not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty including maintenance and wear items alleged personal injury property damage claims cases curren...

Page 214: ...pendent administrator Your authorized dealer 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 ...

Page 215: ...on 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 cases on the authorized dealer but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law To request a DSB Brochure Application For a brochure application speak to your authorized dealer or write call the Board at the followi...

Page 216: ...800 207 0685 FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan Ford ESP coverage It provides the following Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you purchase such as reimbursement for rentals coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper to B...

Page 217: ...ur vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central or South America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer 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...

Page 218: ...ury 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 become involved in individual problems between you your deal...

Page 219: ...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 vehicle wash off as soon as possible If your vehicle is equipped with running boards do not use rubber p...

Page 220: ...tream of water Never 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 clea...

Page 221: ...do not wipe properly substances on the vehicle s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes water repellant coatings tree sap or other organic contamination these contaminants may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades and streaking and smearing of the windshield To clean these items follow these tips The windshield rear ...

Page 222: ...lps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior pain...

Page 223: ...use premature wearing of the clear protective coating Note In some instances color or dye transfer can occur when wet clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery If this occurs the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt Note Use care when using a p...

Page 224: ...aft One Step Wash and Wax Concentrate ZC 6 A Motorcraft Paint Sealant ZC 45 Motorcraft Premium Car Wash Concentrate U S only ZC 17 B Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax ZC 53 A Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover U S only ZC 14 Motor...

Page 225: ...N SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Do not 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 all open flames and other burning cigarettes material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and ensure the gea...

Page 226: ...nstrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch located under the right center of the hood Slide the handle to release the auxiliary latch 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 226 ...

Page 227: ...or diesel engine component locations 1 Battery 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Transmission fluid dipstick 4 Engine oil dipstick 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Underhood relay box 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Air filter assembly 9 Engine coolant reservoir 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 227 ...

Page 228: ...s or washer system If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 4 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine...

Page 229: ... 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 Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer 7 Put the oil level indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Chec...

Page 230: ... oil Only use oils Certified For Gasoline Engines by the American Petroleum Institute API An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee ILSAC comprised of U S and Japanese automobile manufacturers To protect your engine s warranty use Motor...

Page 231: ...d plain tap water to the battery as long 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 ...

Page 232: ...g 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 For information on transmission operation after the battery has been disconnected refer to Sh...

Page 233: ...ore about recycling automotive batteries ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50 50 coolant and distilled water which equates to a freeze point of 34 F 36 C Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or ant...

Page 234: ...is chapter If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or 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 ...

Page 235: ...extended life product with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible Water alone without engine coolant can c...

Page 236: ...lant is visible and radiator is almost full 6 Replace the cap Turn until tightly installed Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss After any coolant has been added check the coolant concentration refer to Checking engine coolant If the concentration is not 50 50 protection to 34 F 36 C drain some coolant and adjust the concentration It may take several drains and additions to obtain ...

Page 237: ...ration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the winter months If you drive in extremely hot climates It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40 NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40 Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine c...

Page 238: ... be limited The air conditioning system will be disabled Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine will completely shut down causing steering and braking effort to increase Once the 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 limite...

Page 239: ...The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision wh...

Page 240: ... through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and 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 a...

Page 241: ... vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1 8 turn on off feature When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1 8 of a turn until i...

Page 242: ...as not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds including manganese based additives Studies indicate that these additives can cause your vehicle s emission control system to deteriorate more rapidly In Canada premium grade fuel generally contains more metallic additives than regular fuel We recommend using regular grade fuel In Canada many fuels contain metallic additives but...

Page 243: ...tomakers approved 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 about gasolines that meet the World wide Fuel Charter Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated cleaner burning gasol...

Page 244: ...combined Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indic...

Page 245: ...riving city or highway This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle s fuel economy under current driving conditions Additionally keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy In general lower 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 ch...

Page 246: ...y scheduled maintenance items Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information Conditions Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy approximately 1 mpg 0 4 km L is lost for every 400 lb 180 kg of weight carried Adding certain accessories to...

Page 247: ...ly the specified fuel listed Avoid running out of fuel Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving especially at high speeds Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to the specified schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions s...

Page 248: ...dards The OBD II system also assists your authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle When the indicator illuminates the OBD II system has detected a malfunction Temporary malfunctions may cause your indicator to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 2 Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel 3 The fuel cap may not have been securely ...

Page 249: ...ing the engine Then start the 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 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 MERCON威 ATF Check ...

Page 250: ... is not working properly i e if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed To obtain an accurate fluid check drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating temperature approximately 20 miles 30 km If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds in city traffic during hot weather or ...

Page 251: ...d at this time an overfill condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature 150 F 170 F 66 C 77 C The transmission fluid should be in this range if at ambient temperature 50 F 95 F 10 C 35 C High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure An overfill c...

Page 252: ...ough the filler tube until the level is correct If an overfill occurs excess fluid should be removed by an authorized dealer An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives treatments or cleaning agents The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage ...

Page 253: ...n for service intervals To replace the transmission filter 1 Shut off the engine 2 Unscrew filter housing 3 Replace filter with a new authorized Motorcraft filter element Refer to the Motorcraft part numbers chart in this chapter 4 Reinstall housing and check transmission fluid level using procedure in this section 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specification...

Page 254: ...specifications in this chapter AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter Note Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running 2005 ...

Page 255: ...nt ensuring the arrow on the top half of the air filter housing lines up with the notch on the bottom half of air filter housing Be careful not to crimp the 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 housing and secure the clamp 2005 Excursion hdw Ow...

Page 256: ... appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used 3 For spark plug replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance informa...

Page 257: ...s 3 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored 5 4L V8 engine 26 4 quarts 25L 4 6 8L V10 engine 27 5 quarts 26 0L 4 Engine coolant Diesel engine Refer to your 6 0L Diesel Supplement Engine oil includes filter change Gasoline engines7 Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil US Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada 5 4L V8 6 8L V10 engine 6 0 quarts 5 7L Engin...

Page 258: ...e s rear axle is filled with a synthetic lubricant Axle lubricant quantities should not need to be checked unless a leak is suspected service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water The axle lubricant should be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle to the bottom of the filler hole with the s...

Page 259: ...transmissions that require the MERCON威 V type fluid MERCON威 MERCON威 V and MERCON威 SP are not interchangeable DO NOT mix MERCON威 MERCON威 V and MERCON威 SP Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON威 SP may cause transmission damage Use of a transmission fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 6 Indicates only approximate dry fill c...

Page 260: ...xle Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant 10 5 inch 1 XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM 1 ESA M6C25 A Engine coolant Gasoline engines Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7 A U S except CA OR and NM VC 7 B CA OR and NM WSS M97B51 A1 Engine coolant Diesel engine Refer to your 6 0L Diesel Supplement...

Page 261: ...Supplement 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 pedal shaft Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 C or XG 1 K ESA M1C75 B Power steering fluid and transfer case fluid if equipped Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON威 Automatic transmission 4R100 4 sp...

Page 262: ...pstick Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage such as MERCON威 and MERCON威 V These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON威 type fluid However these dual usage flu...

Page 263: ...ition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Compression ratio 9 0 1 9 0 1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS EXCURSION Dimension 4x2 inches mm 4x4 inches mm 1 Overall length 226 4 5751 226 4 5751 2 Overall width 79 9 2029 79 9 2029 3 Overall height 77 4 1966 80 4 2042 4 Wheelbase 137 0 3480 137 0 3480 5 Track Front Rear 1734 68 3 1730 68 1 1734 68 3 1730 68 1 4 1 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus M...

Page 264: ...tion Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door 5 2 3 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 264 ...

Page 265: ...wing information 1 World manufacturer identifier 2 Brake type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 3 Vehicle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 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 frame and transfer case if equipped XXXXXXXXXX...

Page 266: ...e Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents Code Description B Five speed automatic TorqShift E Four speed automatic 4R100 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 266 ...

Page 267: ...atest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km 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 installed by the authorized dealer are covered for the full length of your New Vehicle s Limited Warranty 3 years or 36 000 miles 60 000 km whichever occurs first Contact your authorized dea...

Page 268: ...nd 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 authorized 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 t...

Page 269: ...o their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver s side hood Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability 2005 Excursion hdw Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Accessories 269 ...

Page 270: ...ies 231 jumping a disabled battery 203 maintenance free 231 replacement specifications 256 servicing 231 BeltMinder 113 Brakes 172 anti lock 172 173 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 172 fluid checking and adding 250 fluid refill capacities 257 fluid specifications 260 263 lubricant specifications 260 263 parking 173 shift interlock 176 Break in period 5 Bulbs 54 C Capacities for refilling ...

Page 271: ...e Mediation Arbitration Program 215 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 50 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 250 engine oil 228 Doors lubricant specifications 260 Driving under special conditions 181 189 192 sand 191 snow and ice 193 through water 191 195 E Emergencies roadside jump starting 203 Emergency Flashers 197 Emission control system 247 Engine 263 cleaning 220 coolant 233 diesel 6 fail ...

Page 272: ...ut off switch 197 Fuses 198 199 G Garage door opener 63 Garage Door Opener see Homelink wireless control system 77 Gas cap see Fuel cap 241 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 244 Gauges 13 transmission fluid temperature gauge 17 H Hazard flashers 197 Head restraints 102 Headlamps 49 aiming 51 autolamp system 49 bulb specifications 55 daytime running lights 50 flash to pass 51 high beam 50 replacing bulb...

Page 273: ...ldproof 86 doors 85 Lubricant specifications 260 263 Lug nuts 146 Luggage rack 83 Lumbar support seats 99 100 M Message center 73 english metric button 74 menu button 74 Mirrors 62 66 automatic dimming rearview mirror 66 fold away 69 heated 67 side view mirrors power 67 signal 68 Motorcraft parts 223 243 256 O Octane rating 242 Oil see Engine oil 228 Overdrive 62 P Parking brake 173 Parts see Moto...

Page 274: ...t belts see Safety restraints 108 Seats 97 child safety seats 125 Servicing your vehicle 225 Setting the clock AM FM In dash 6 CD 23 AM FM Tape CD 18 Snowplowing 7 Spark plugs specifications 256 263 Special notice diesel powered vehicles 6 utility type vehicles 7 Specification chart lubricants 260 263 Speed control 70 Starting your vehicle 168 169 171 jump starting 203 Steering wheel controls 73 t...

Page 275: ...apacities 257 lubricant specifications 260 263 Turn signal 52 V Vehicle dimensions 263 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 265 Vehicle loading 156 Ventilating your vehicle 172 W Warning lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid 228 Water Driving through 195 Windows power 65 rear wiper washer 60 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 60 checking and adding fluid 228 liftgate reservoir 228 replacing wiper blades ...

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