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R (Reverse)

With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.

D (Drive) with Overdrive

The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through five.

D (Drive) without Overdrive

Overdrive can be deactivated by
pressing the transmission control
switch on the side of the gearshift
lever.

•

This position allows for all
forward gears (1-4) except
overdrive.

•

Provides engine braking.

•

Use when driving conditions
cause excessive shifting from O/D
to other gears. Examples: heavy
city traffic where continuous
shifting in and out of overdrive
occurs, hilly terrain, heavy loads,
trailer towing and when engine
braking is required.

•

O/D OFF lamp is illuminated.

•

To return to O/D (overdrive
mode), press the transmission
control switch. The O/D OFF
lamp will not be illuminated.

•

O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.

O/D

OFF

Driving

278

2010 Mountaineer

(mnt)

Owners Guide

(own2002)

, 1st Printing

USA

(fus)

Summary of Contents for 2010 Mountaineer

Page 1: ...ainment system 56 Navigation system 88 SYNC威 88 Climate Controls 89 Manual heating and air conditioning 89 Automatic temperature control 91 Auxiliary passenger climate control 94 Rear window defroster 95 Lights 96 Headlamps 96 Turn signal control 100 Bulb replacement 101 Driver Controls 108 Windshield wiper washer control 108 Steering wheel adjustment 109 Power windows 113 Mirrors 115 Speed contro...

Page 2: ...Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 241 Vehicle loading 246 Trailer towing 254 Recreational towing 260 Driving 261 Starting 261 Brakes 266 AdvanceTrac威 269 Transmission operation 277 Reverse sensing system 282 Roadside Emergencies 292 Getting roadside assistance 292 Hazard flasher control 293 Fuel pump shut off switch 294 Fuses and relays 295 Changing tires 302 Wheel lug nut torque 311 Jump starting 3...

Page 3: ... specifications and capacities 371 Engine data 376 Accessories 379 Ford Extended Service Plan 381 Index 384 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents witho...

Page 4: ...t apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on the Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump shut off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine The switch can also be activat...

Page 5: ... contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules seat belt pretensioners and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of...

Page 6: ...d Safety Restraints chapter Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury WARNING Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Befo...

Page 7: ...ce or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle such as engine throttle steering or brake systems In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle For U S onl...

Page 8: ...has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or in certain vehicles the activation of the fuel pump shut off Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of electronically or verbally disclosing to 911 operators the vehicle location and or other details about the vehicle or crash to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services If you do not ...

Page 9: ...xtreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The driver s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so EXPORT UNIQUE NON UNITED STATES CANADA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and op...

Page 10: ...Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System 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 Introduction 10 ...

Page 11: ...arm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning Introduction 11 ...

Page 12: ... soon The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection Maintenance I M testing Normally the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the service engine soon lig...

Page 13: ...irm the brake system warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine is not running or in a position between on and start or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on position If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Illumi...

Page 14: ...he Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate deactivate the Belt Minder威 chime feature Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly If it stays on while the engine is running there may be a malfunction with the charging system Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component Engine oil pre...

Page 15: ... chapter Speed control Illuminates when the speed control is activated Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated O D off Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off refer to the Driving chapter AdvanceTrac威 Flashes when the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system is active Illuminates solid when the system has been disabled by the driver or as a result of a s...

Page 16: ...ds when the key is left in the ignition in the off 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 Turn signal warning chime Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is...

Page 17: ...dle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot Instrument Cluster 17 ...

Page 18: ...vehicles with manual climate control Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine 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 Fil...

Page 19: ... chime The message center display is located in the instrument cluster Your display can show up to six reconfigurable telltales at one time Whatever is displayed in the top left corner has the highest priority Info Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the following features TRIP A B Registers the distance of individual journeys Press and release INFO button until the A or B trip appea...

Page 20: ... FUEL XX X MPG L 100km Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles gallon or liters 100 km If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveled by gallons of fuel used liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up Differences in the aut...

Page 21: ...owing 1 Press and release RESET in order to start the timer 2 Press and release RESET to pause the timer 3 Press and hold RESET until the timer resets Blank display Select this function from the info menu to turn the upper two lines of the message center display off System check and vehicle feature customization Press the SETUP button repeatedly to cycle the message center through the following fe...

Page 22: ...hich language the message center will display in Selectable languages are English Spanish French Japanese or Arabic Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message center through each of the language choices Press the RESET button to set the language choice AUTOLAMP This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off Press the RESET...

Page 23: ...omatically moves the driver s seat backwards for easy exit entry from the vehicle Press the RESET button to turn the easy entry exit seat on or off PARK AID if equipped This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper and functions only when R Reverse gear is selected Press the RESET button to turn the rear park assist on or off This function choice will also...

Page 24: ... RESET FOR ZONE SETTING 4 Press the RESET button until the message center display changes to show the current zone setting XX 5 Press the RESET button repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center The range of zone values are from 01 to 15 and wraps back to 01 6 Wait four seconds when correct zone is chosen PRESS RESET FOR CALIBRATION Per...

Page 25: ... to 3 000 miles 4 800 km and 120 days System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle s operating systems In the event of a multiple warning situation the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages Typ...

Page 26: ...thorized dealer as soon as possible FUEL LEVEL LOW Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition PARK BRAKE ENGAGED Displayed when the manual park brake is set the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph 5 km h If the warning stays on after the park brake is released contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Displayed when the braking system...

Page 27: ...ever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS LIFTGATE GLASS AJAR Displayed when the liftgate or the liftgate glass is not completely closed TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED Displayed when your trailer starts to sway when towing Refer to Trailer sway control in the Driving chapter for more information FOR 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE i...

Page 28: ...ume Note The system may take a few moments to turn on 2 Press AM FM repeatedly to choose between AM FM1 FM2 frequency bands 3 Press to manually go up down the frequency band Press SEEK to search down up the chosen frequency band for the next strongest station To disengage SEEK mode press 4 Once you are tuned to the desired station press and hold a memory preset 1 6 to save the station PRESET SAVED...

Page 29: ... are tuned to the desired channel press and hold a memory preset 1 6 to save the channel PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will return signifying the station has been saved You can save up to six channels in each six in SAT1 six in SAT2 and six in SAT3 To access your saved channels press the corresponding memory preset The memory preset and the channel name will appear on the d...

Page 30: ... The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots Insert the discs one at a time label side up when prompted Once loaded the last loaded disc will begin to play Note An MP3 disc with folders will show F001 folder T001 track in the display An MP3 disc without folders will show T001 track in the display Refer to MP3 track and folder structure later in this chapter for furth...

Page 31: ...cks within the current folder Press play pause when a CD MP3 is playing to pause the disc CD PAUSE will appear in the display Press again to resume play 4 For a single CD system press to eject the current disc The display will read CD EJECT For an in dash six CD system press and then select the correct slot number using memory presets 1 6 When ready the system will eject the disc and the display w...

Page 32: ...le Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the window switches radio and moon roof if equipped may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened 1 Tuner Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency Als...

Page 33: ...ries Pop Rock News etc Press OK when the desired category appears in the display After a category is selected press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only i e ROCK You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels Press OK to close and return to the main menu SAVE SONG Press OK to save the currently playing song s title in the system s memory...

Page 34: ...lay The menu listing will display the opposite state For example if you have chosen to enable the song alerts the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on so your other option is to turn them off Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability Setting the clock Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES...

Page 35: ...e and return to the main menu Press OK to close and return to the main menu BAL Balance Press MENU to reach the balance setting Use to adjust the audio between the left L and right R speakers Press OK to close and return to the main menu FADE Press MENU to reach the fade setting Use to adjust the audio between the back B and front F speakers Press OK to close and return to the main menu SPEED VOL ...

Page 36: ...ON press for DUAL PLAY For further information on Single Play Dual Play please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter 4 AUX Press repeatedly to cycle through FES DVD if equipped LINE IN auxiliary audio mode SYNC威 if equipped and SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 modes satellite radio if equipped For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode refer to Auxiliary input jack...

Page 37: ...s SHUFFLE to engage shuffle mode SHUFFLE ON will appear in the display If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away press SEEK to begin random play Otherwise random play will begin when the current track is finished playing CD SHUF will appear in the display To disengage press SHUFFLE SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display Note In track mode all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in random o...

Page 38: ...ain to stop In MP3 mode press and release to display track title artist name and disc title In satellite radio mode if equipped press and release to enter TEXT MODE and display the current song title While in TEXT MODE press again to scroll through the current song title artist channel category and the SIRIUS long channel name In TEXT MODE sometimes the display requires additional text to be displ...

Page 39: ...rned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on 16 CD Press to enter CD MP3 mode If a CD MP3 is already loaded into the system CD MP3 play will begin where it ended last If no CD is loaded NO DISC will appear in the display 17 CD eject Press to eject a CD 18 CD slot Insert a CD label side up in the CD slot Entertainment Systems 39 ...

Page 40: ...ones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the window switches radio and moon roof if equipped may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened 1 Tune Disc selector In radio mode press to manually go up or down the radio frequ...

Page 41: ...the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories Pop Rock News etc Press OK when the desired category appears in the display After a category is selected press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only i e ROCK You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels Press OK to close and return to the main menu SAVE SONG Press OK to save the currently ...

Page 42: ...ystem default is disabled SONG ALERTS ENABLED DISABLED will appear in the display The menu listing will display the opposite state For example if you have chosen to enable the song alerts the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on so your other option is to turn them off Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your authorized deale...

Page 43: ... return to the main menu TREB Treble Press MENU to reach the treble setting Use to adjust Press OK to close and return to the main menu BAL Balance Press MENU to reach the balance setting Use to adjust the audio between the left L and right R speakers Press OK to close and return to the main menu FADE Press MENU to reach the fade setting Use to adjust the audio between the back B and front F speak...

Page 44: ... SEATS Press OK to close and return to the main menu SINGLE PLAY DUAL PLAY if equipped If SINGLE PLAY is ON press for DUAL PLAY For further information on Single Play Dual Play please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter 4 AUX Press repeatedly to cycle through FES DVD if equipped LINE IN auxiliary audio mode SYNC威 if equipped and SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 modes satellite rad...

Page 45: ...is control to play or pause the current CD DVD The CD DVD status will display in the radio display OK Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media features which will require you to confirm commands by pressing OK For further information refer to the SYNC威 supplement If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System FES please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system ...

Page 46: ...our memory presets tune to the desired channel then press and hold a preset control until sound returns Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability 13 TEXT SCAN In radio and CD MP3 mode press and hold for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks Press again to stop In MP3 mode press and release to display track ...

Page 47: ...will begin where it ended last If no CD is loaded NO DISC will appear in the display 17 LOAD To load a disc into the system press LOAD Select a slot number using memory presets 1 6 When the display reads LOAD CD load the desired disc label side up If you do not choose a slot within five seconds the system will choose for you Once loaded the first track will begin to play To auto load up to 6 discs...

Page 48: ...ccident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The driver s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so The Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in v...

Page 49: ... controls Troubleshooting 1 Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output Line level outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible with the AIJ The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control 2 Do not set the portable music player s volume level higher than is necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM r...

Page 50: ... media playing devices memory sticks and also to charge devices if they support this feature For further information on this feature refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC威 supplement or Navigation System supplement GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunicat...

Page 51: ...ight or heat sources for extended periods of time Clean using a circular motion 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 Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached Enter...

Page 52: ...e two different modes for MP3 disc playback MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum number of playable ...

Page 53: ... SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www sirius canada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 Satellite radio reception factors To receive the satellite signal your vehicle has been equipped with a satel...

Page 54: ... system include Hardware and limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle Use of online media player providing access to all SIRIUS music channels over the internet using any computer connected to the internet U S customers only For information on extended subscription terms contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change...

Page 55: ...t See your authorized dealer for service INVALID CHNL Channel no longer available This previously available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel Contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel...

Page 56: ...n open area the signal should return UPDATING Update of channel programming in progress No action required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio Call SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED WARNING Driving while distracted can res...

Page 57: ...with the navigation system press the MEDIA or RADIO hard button Select the Rear Zone tab on the touchscreen Press the disabled button Press the enabled button to turn the rear controls on again If your vehicle is equipped with an audio system press the 3 and 5 preset buttons simultaneously Press again to enable the controls To play a DVD in the DVD system The DVD system can play DVD Video DVD R DV...

Page 58: ...n be adjusted by the radio volume control To play a CD in the DVD system The DVD system can play audio CDs CD R and CD R W CD ROM and video CDs To ensure proper disc operation check the disc for finger prints and scratches Clean the disc with a soft cloth wiping from the center to the edge 1 Ensure that the vehicle is on or the ignition is in accessory mode 2 Insert a CD into the system label side...

Page 59: ...lay and the MP3 Audio Disc screen will display and allow you to access the COMPRESSION SHUFFLE SCAN and FOLDER MODE features Note navigation based radio systems only When a disc is inserted the FES switches to dual play mode rear speakers turn off and headphones turn on To switch back to all four speakers on press the headphone button To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system The DVD syst...

Page 60: ...etected To listen to audio over the headphones Dual play mode Navigation based radio systems only You may listen to channels A and B over wired or wireless headphones Refer to Using the infrared wireless headphones and Using wired headphones for further information Black 4 wired headphone output wired headphones not included There are two ways to get into dual play mode 1 After initially switching...

Page 61: ...speaker button on the DVD player or press the 2 and 4 memory presets on the radio at the same time A green light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone Control Button to indicate which channel is active able to be controlled 2 Press MEDIA to change the audio source of the active channel A or B The audio source will be shown on the display You may change the active channel by pressing ...

Page 62: ... of the DVD system Each side is labeled A or B Headphones plugged into jack A will listen to Channel A and headphones plugged into jack B will listen to Channel B 2 Adjust the volume levels using the volume controls on the DVD system To adjust display brightness To decrease increase the brightness level on the display screen press the brightness control on the DVD system A display will appear at t...

Page 63: ...cess any possible media AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD DVD AUX Headphone B can only access DVD and DVD AUX For further information refer to Single play Dual play later in this section 2 Stop Eject Press once to stop and press a second time to eject a disc from the DVD system 3 Reverse Press and release for the previous chapter or track Press and hold to reverse search a DVD Video CD or FES CD i...

Page 64: ...gnal is detected on the auxiliary video input and the display is in the DVD AUX video mode the display will automatically turn on 8 Infrared IR Receiver Transmitter System sensor which reads the signals from the remote control and sends audio signals to the infrared IR wireless headphones 9 LCD screen The eight inch diagonal screen rotates down to view and up into housing to store when not in use ...

Page 65: ...edia source AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD DVD AUX Channel B can only access DVD and DVD AUX sources Note If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system this function is only active in dual play mode 13 RETURN Press to return to the playing media or to resume playback 14 MENU When playing a DVD press MENU once to enter the DVD disc menu if available and press twice to enter the system set...

Page 66: ...us active menus to advance the cursor up down left right When not in a Menu the left and right cursor controls decrease and increase the display brightness 3 DISPLAY Press to access the on screen display of the FES functions and adjustments 4 RETURN Press to return to the previous menu screen 5 ANGLE DVD dependent Press to select the angle to view the scene 6 Channel A B Press to select either A o...

Page 67: ...ory presets on the audio system at the same time to perform the same function 13 Numeric Keypad Use the numeric controls to enter in a specific CD MP3 track or DVD chapter to be played 14 C Cancel Press to cancel clear the numeric input i e chapter number 15 MEDIA Press to cycle through the possible media sources AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD LINE IN if equipped DVD AUX Channel B can only acce...

Page 68: ...cklight all of the buttons 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 the DVD player Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit Entertainment Systems 68 ...

Page 69: ...our full attention to driving and to the road Your FES system is equipped with two sets of battery powered infrared wireless headphones Two AAA batteries are needed to operate the headphones Batteries are included Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use with the system Also wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in where indicated on the left and right hand sides of...

Page 70: ...ottom of the cover Then lightly press down on top and slide the cover off When replacing the batteries use two new batteries alkaline recommended and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing Entertainment Systems 70 ...

Page 71: ... A or B for each set of wireless headphones by using the A B selection switch on the ear piece Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level Ensure that the headphones are turned off when not in use After approximately one minute of not being in use no infrared signal is received the wireless headphones will automatically turn off They will also turn off after two hours of continuous us...

Page 72: ...ve when in Dual Play mode To listen to the audio on wired headphones not included connect the wired headphones into the headphone jacks on the sides of the DVD system The wired headphone jack for Channel A is located on the left side of the FES and is labeled A Headphones plugged into this headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the Channel A source The wired headphone ...

Page 73: ...will appear on the radio Note If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio the rear seat passengers can also listen to the radio however they will be limited to listening to the same radio channel There are two ways to get into dual play mode 1 After initially turning ignition on when a disc is inserted the FES immediately switches to dual play mode 2 Press the headphone speaker button ...

Page 74: ... play the chosen selection for the front audio system they may listen to another over the headphones DUAL PLAY will appear in the radio display When both the front seat passengers and the rear seat passengers listen to the same audio source SHARED MODE will appear on the radio Note If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio the rear seat passengers can also listen to the radio however...

Page 75: ...em Headphone only mode When the Family Entertainment System FES detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle the Family Entertainment System will work in a state referred to as Headphone Only Mode While operating in Headphone Only Mode the system will have limited functionality The system will only output audio to the headphones It will not be ca...

Page 76: ...B TITLES Angle mode Select ANGLE to select various angles of view for the DVD This is disc dependent some DVD discs may have more viewing angles to select from Once you have made your selection press ENTER to confirm The system default is Angle 1 Aspect ratio Select ASPECT RATIO to select the viewing size and shape of the video displayed on the LCD screen This is disc dependent Entertainment Syste...

Page 77: ...umes playback of the DVD The system default is WIDE 16 9 Language Select LANGUAGE to select the language you would like to use for audio output English Spanish French This is disc dependent Once you have made your selection press ENTER to confirm The system default is English Subtitles Select SUBTITLES to turn the subtitle option on or off The system default is OFF Entertainment Systems 77 ...

Page 78: ...SHUFFLE or SCAN Once you have highlighted the desired track or function press ENTER on the DVD bezel to confirm your selection COMP Compression Compression brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode Press to turn the feature on off SHUFFLE Press to hear all tracks on the current CD in random order Press again to stop SCAN Press for a brief sampl...

Page 79: ...containing 700MB of storage Disc type Some CD RW discs may operate inconsistently and may cause an error message to appear We recommend burning MP3 files onto CD R discs Disc finalization The disc may be left open for the purpose of adding sessions to it at a later time but be sure to close each session or the disc will not play Bit rate The player supports bit rates from 32 320 kbps as well as va...

Page 80: ...d in disc playback is extremely harmful to the eyes The FES DVD system is designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm 4 75 in audio compact discs and digital versatile discs DVD DVD R and R W discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD and DVD players Irregular shaped CDs or DVDs CDs or DVDs with a s...

Page 81: ...h the menu selections Press to adjust volume levels Slow play 1 With a DVD playing press pause 2 Press and hold the reverse or advance button to enter into slow play mode Once in slow play mode press and release the reverse or advance button repeatedly to cycle through 1 4 and 1 2 These will display on the status bar on top of the screen as the screens cycle through at this rate Frame by frame 1 W...

Page 82: ... ensure that the Channel A source is highlighted Also located here are the various auxiliary jacks which can be used to plug in a VCR camcorder video games etc The specific jacks are as follows 1 Yellow video input 2 White left channel audio input 3 Red right channel audio input 4 Black wired headphone jack not included The B headphone jack 5 is located on the right side of the DVD system Plug in ...

Page 83: ...level of control press the memory preset controls 3 and 5 simultaneously on the front audio controls The control level will cycle each time the buttons are pressed simultaneously The three states are described as FULL enabled The FES has control over the primary speaker and secondary headphone audio sources LOCAL The FES has control over the secondary source headphones only The radio will ignore b...

Page 84: ...on Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited MP3 Supply of this product only conveys a license for private non commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial i e revenue generating real time broadcasting terrestrial satellite cable and or any other media broadcasting streaming via internet intranets and or other networks or in other el...

Page 85: ...xtracting DVDs from the system A remote control is included in the system to allow the rear seat occupants to operate the FES functions without distracting the driver Do not expose the liquid crystal display LCD flip down screen to direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive periods of time Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal Be sure to review User Manuals for video gam...

Page 86: ... technician for help Care and service of the DVD player Environmental extremes DVD players which are subjected to harsh environmental conditions may be damaged or perform at less than maximum capability To avoid these outcomes whenever possible avoid exposing your DVD player to extremely hot or cold temperatures direct sunlight high humidity a dusty environment locations where strong magnetic fiel...

Page 87: ... Cleaning DVD and CD discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing If necessary clean discs only with an approved DVD and CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge Do not use circular motion Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems headphone only mode When the Family Entertainment System FES detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed fr...

Page 88: ...for further information SYNC姞 IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC威 a hands free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media features For more information please refer to the SYNC威 supplement or to the SYNC威 section in the Navigation system supplement if equipped Entertainment Systems 88 ...

Page 89: ...de air through the floor vents Note Some airflow will come out of the small vents near the side windows Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and floor vents Note Some airflow will come out of the small vents near the side windows Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents 3 A C Press to turn A C on off Uses outside air to cool the vehicle Air flows pri...

Page 90: ...stem For maximum cooling performance in panel mode Select MAX A C mode MAX A C uses recirculated air with A C to provide a cooler airflow Move the temperature control to the coolest setting Set the fan to the highest speed initially then adjust in order to maintain comfort To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the vehicle cabin 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Set the temperature co...

Page 91: ...om entering the vehicle Press to turn on off 3 Passenger side temperature control Controls the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle when in dual zone mode To enter dual zone press the passenger temperature control or DUAL The passenger temperature will appear in the display 4 Rear defroster control Removes ice and fog from the rear window Press to turn on off AUTO OFF R DUAL A C EXT F ...

Page 92: ...utes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor vents 10 Distributes air through the instrument panel vents 11 OFF Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate Note If equipped with the auxiliary system the auxiliary fan can still operate with the front system off 12 AUTO Press to select the desired temperature shown in the display window The system will automatically determine t...

Page 93: ...culated air engaged Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the rear seats Remove any snow ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield To improve the A C cool down drive with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been aired out If you are driving during extreme high ambient temperatures an...

Page 94: ...allow the front passengers to control airflow direction temperature and fan level of the rear compartment to quickly heat or cool the entire vehicle Front auxiliary controls 1 Temperature control Determines temperature level 2 Mode selector Press to select air flow direction to floor or panel directs air to the floor of the third row seating directs air to the overhead registers of the second and ...

Page 95: ...the instrument panel Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog An indicator lamp will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated The ignition must be in the on position to operate the rear window defroster The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to off or the accessory position To manually turn off the defroster...

Page 96: ...may be set to turn on the lamps automatically at night turn off the lamps automatically during the daylight keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after the key is turned to off To turn the autolamps on rotate the control counterclockwise to Note With autolamps your vehicle has a windshield wiper rainlamp feature When the headlamp control is in the autolamp position and the windshield wipers ar...

Page 97: ...f equipped To activate DRL the ignition must be in the on position and the headlamp control is in the or position the transmission is not in P Park WARNING Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Light DRL System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate you...

Page 98: ...feature Note If the battery is disconnected discharged or a new battery is installed the dimmer switch requires re calibration Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to the full Dome ON position to reset This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the assembly plant I...

Page 99: ...lamp to the ground 2 and mark an 8 foot 2 4 m long horizontal line on the plain surface 1 at this height masking tape works well 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps The brightest part of the light should be below the horizontal line 4 If it is above the line the headlamp will need to be adjusted 4 Open the hood 5 Locate the vertical adjuster for each headlamp Adjust the aim by turning the adjuster co...

Page 100: ...the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off The reading portion the two outer lights can only be toggled on and off at the lamp The front map lamps are located in the overhead console if equipped Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps Lights 100 ...

Page 101: ...mal operation Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions Examples of acceptable condensation are Presence of thin mist no streaks drip marks or droplets Fine mist covers less than 50 of the lens Examples of unacceptable moisture usually caused by a lamp water leak are Water puddle inside the lamp Large water droplets drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the...

Page 102: ...45 Cargo lamp 1 211 2 Interior overhead lamp 1 912 906 Front door courtesy lamp 1 168 Map lamps 2 168 T10 Ashtray lamp 1 161 Visor vanity lamp Slide on rail system SOR 2 A6224PF All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your authorized dealer Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of the bulbs frequently To replace any of the inter...

Page 103: ...t the electrical connector 4 Remove the old bulb by turning counterclockwise and pull it out WARNING 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 the headlamps are operated Reverse steps to reinstall bulb s Lights 103 ...

Page 104: ... and open the hood 2 Remove the two headlamp retainer pins then pull the headlamp forward 3 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly 4 Carefully pull the old bulb out of the lamp assembly Reverse steps to reinstall bulb s Lights 104 ...

Page 105: ...ing front rear side marker bulbs 1 Turn the headlamp switch off 2 Reach under the bumper and rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it 3 Pull the bulb straight out Reverse steps to reinstall bulb s Replacing tail brake turn backup lamp bulbs 1 Turn the headlamp switch off and open the liftgate 2 Remove the two bolts from the lamp assembly 3 Remove the lamp assembly by pulling it away fr...

Page 106: ... the headlamp switch is off 2 Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp by turning it counterclockwise 3 Disconnect the electrical connector Reverse steps to reinstall bulb s Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is off 2 Remove the lamp assembly by depressing the small tab and rocking the lamp assembly out 3 Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning coun...

Page 107: ...move the two screws and lamp assembly away from the vehicle 2 Remove the bulb holder from the lamp assembly by pressing the snaps 3 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb Reverse steps to reinstall bulb s Lights 107 ...

Page 108: ...empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use the windshield washer In freezing weather be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before oper...

Page 109: ...trol to either position From either position the control will automatically return to the INT 2 or O off position TILT STEERING COLUMN Pull the lever down and release to unlock the steering column tilt lock With the lever in the down position tilt the steering column and wheel to its desired orientation Do not push or pull the lever while tilting the wheel Lift the lever back to its original posit...

Page 110: ...ward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED The appearance of your vehicle s overhead console will vary according to your option package Storage compartment Press the latch to open the storage compartment Driver Controls 110 ...

Page 111: ...rage compartment button down Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the door as needed Close the door Press the depression in the door to activate the transmitter CENTER CONSOLE 1 Cupholders 2 Tissue holder in lid 3 Rear power point 4 Large utility compartment has an exterior power point in front of the lid and inside the compartment has coin holder slots a power point AIJ Audio Input...

Page 112: ...Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations On the front of the center console In...

Page 113: ...int caps closed when not being used POWER WINDOWS WARNING Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows They may seriously injure themselves WARNING 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 pull the window switche...

Page 114: ...a one touch up event the window will stop If after 1 2 second the switch is still held the window will perform a normal open or one touch down Bounce back driver s window only When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the window is moving upward the window will automatically reverse direction and move down This is known as bounce back If the ignition is turned off without accesso...

Page 115: ...hile the vehicle is in motion Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror Your vehicle is equipped with an interior rear view mirror which has an auto dimming function The electronic day night mirror will change from the normal high reflective state to the non glare darkened state when bright lights glare reach the mirror When the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle it will automat...

Page 116: ... to the center position to lock mirrors in place Fold away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space like an automatic car wash Heated outside mirrors if equipped Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if ...

Page 117: ...ds will extend down and out when the doors are opened Automatic power stow The running boards will return to the stowed position when the doors are closed There will be a two second delay before the running boards move in to the stowed position Manual power deploy To manually operate the running boards refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter This feature can manually set the runn...

Page 118: ... wand Note Do not use the running boards front and rear hinge assemblies running board motors or the running board under body mounts to lift the vehicle when jacking Please utilize proper jacking points Refer to Changing the tires in the Roadside Emergencies chapter WARNING In extreme climates excessive ice buildup may occur causing the running boards not to deploy Be sure that the running boards ...

Page 119: ... your foot off the accelerator pedal 5 The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed contr...

Page 120: ...vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph or 2 km h Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET control to operate the T...

Page 121: ...WHEEL CONTROLS These controls allow you to operate some radio control features Audio control features Press MEDIA to select AM FM1 FM2 SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 Satellite Radio mode if equipped CD if equipped DVD FES if equipped LINE IN Auxiliary input jack In AM FM1 or FM2 mode Press SEEK to select preset stations within the selected radio band or press and hold to select the next previous radio frequenc...

Page 122: ...quipped Press and hold VOICE briefly until the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voice command feature Press VOICE to complete a voice command For further information on the Navigation system refer to the Navigation System supplement SYNC威 system hands free control feature if equipped Press VOICE briefly until the voice icon appears on the display to use the voice command fea...

Page 123: ... mode or end call For further information on the Navigation system SYNC威 system refer to the Navigation System and SYNC威 supplements MOON ROOF IF EQUIPPED The moon roof control is located on the overhead console WARNING Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle They may seriously hurt themselves WARNING When closing the moon roof you should verify that...

Page 124: ...e used to overcome the resistance of ice on the moon roof or seals To vent the moon roof Press and release the TILT control the moon roof will move to the vent position automatically from any moon roof position Press the switch again to stop the moon roof Pull and hold the TILT control to close the moon roof The moon roof has a built in sliding shade that can be manually opened or closed when the ...

Page 125: ...event potential injury 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 federal safety standards this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety st...

Page 126: ...wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view 2 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink威 and hand held transmitter buttons until the HomeLink威 indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light Now you may release both the HomeLink威 and hand held transmitter buttons Note Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 2 with procedur...

Page 127: ...attached to the unit 5 Firmly press and release the learn or smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer Note There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step 6 6 Return to the vehicle and firmly press hold for two seconds and release the HomeLink威 button Repeat the press hold release sequence again and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code...

Page 128: ... programming a garage door opener or gate operator it is advised to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent overheating Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button note Step 2 in the Programming section while you press and release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink威 The indicator light will flash slowl...

Page 129: ...ion will now occur for the trained product garage door gate operator security system entry door lock or home or office lighting etc For convenience the hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time In the event that there are still programming difficulties contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Driver Controls 129 ...

Page 130: ...mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 1 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 these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button Do NOT release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink威 button follow...

Page 131: ...oor opener manufactured before April 1 1982 Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Car2U威 system programming It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle the programmed Car2U威 system buttons should be erased for security reasons Refer to Erasing the Car2U威 Home Automation System buttons later in this ...

Page 132: ...ener is a rolling code device Rolling code programming Note Programming the rolling code garage door opener involves time sensitive actions Read the entire procedure prior to beginning so you will know which actions are time sensitive If you do not follow the time sensitive actions the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure Note Do not program the Car2U威 system with the veh...

Page 133: ...age door moves When the button is released the indicator light will begin to blink rapidly until programming is complete 4 Press and release the button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful If your garage door does not operate repeat the previous steps in this section After successful programming you will be able to operate your Car2U威 system by pressing the b...

Page 134: ...ngine off while programming the transmitter 1 To program units with fixed code DIP switches you will need the garage door hand held transmitter paper and a pen or pencil 2 Open the battery cover and record the switch settings from left to right for all 8 to 12 switches Use the figure below When a switch is in the up on or position circle L When a switch is in the middle neutral or 0 position circl...

Page 135: ...he garage door move Most garage doors open quickly You may need to hold the button from 5 55 seconds before observing movement of the garage door 6 The indicator light will begin to blink rapidly until programming is complete If your garage door opener does not operate following these steps repeat Steps 2 through 6 Otherwise call the toll free Car2U威 help line at 1 866 57Car2U 1 866 572 2728 After...

Page 136: ...s with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation 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 and modifications to the Car2U威 system transmitter by other than an authorized service facility could void a...

Page 137: ...gement system consists of storage compartments located in the floor of the rear cargo area 7 passenger stowage 1 To open lift up on the handle and the lid 2 To close lower and press the lid down 5 passenger stowage When the lid is open it will stand up on its own 1 To open lift the release handle and the lid 2 To close lower the lid lift the release handle and press down on the lid Driver Controls...

Page 138: ...try pad and pull the middle lever under the license plate lamp shield To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window use the power door locks The liftgate door and window should be closed before driving If not possible damage may occur to your vehicle WARNING Always close liftgate window before opening liftgate Liftgate glass and liftgate should never be open at the same time Failure to observe this...

Page 139: ...se the torque by inserting the shaft into the tie down loop and twisting the thumbwheel counterclockwise Both cross bars are adjustable 2 Slide the cross bar to the desired location 3 Tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross bar Be sure to check that the thumbwheels are tight each time load is added or removed from the roof rack and periodically while traveling Always ensure that the load ...

Page 140: ... drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering 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 i...

Page 141: ...feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle With the key in any ignition position the driver s door will automatically unlock if it is locked using the lock control on the driver s door panel while the driver s door is open Autolock The autolock feature will lock all the doors liftgate and liftgate window when all doors are closed the ignition is in the on position you shift...

Page 142: ...e closed Power door unlock lock procedure You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated you must wait 30 seconds Note All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process 1 Turn the ignition to the on position 2 Press the power door unlock control three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on t...

Page 143: ...en in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph 20 km h the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the off or accessory position and the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being transitioned to the off or accessory position Note The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened Deactivating activatin...

Page 144: ...ck was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autounlock was activated 7 Turn the ignition to the off position The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete Keyless entry keypad procedure 1 Turn the ignition to the off position 2 Close all doors the liftgate and liftgate window 3 Enter 5 digit entry code 4 Press and hold the 3 4 While holding the 3 4 press the 7 8 twi...

Page 145: ... You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated you must wait 30 seconds Note All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process 1 Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition fr...

Page 146: ...rt 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation 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 op...

Page 147: ...release again within three seconds to unlock the passenger doors the liftgate and liftgate glass The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the off position One step door unlocking If the one step door unlocking feature is activated press and release once to unlock all of the doors the liftgate and liftgate glass Note The interior lamps wi...

Page 148: ...he horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle rather than using the panic alarm Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm The horn will sound and the parklamps will flash for a maximum of three minutes Press again or turn the ignition to the on position to deactivate or wait for the alarm to timeout in three minutes Note...

Page 149: ...ing the memory seat feature To deactivate this feature 1 Press the SET control on the driver s door panel 2 Within five seconds press any control on the remote transmitter which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on the lower center portion of the instrument panel 3 Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired Replacing the battery The remote entry trans...

Page 150: ...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 entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitter...

Page 151: ...inished programming all of the remote entry transmitters 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 unlock the door s or sound the personal alarm The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if the ignition is turned to the accessory or on position ...

Page 152: ...ost the factory set code cannot be reprogrammed When pressing the controls on the keypad press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation Programming a personal entry code Up to three personal entry codes may be programmed to the vehicle 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 co...

Page 153: ...ll go into an anti scan mode This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash The anti scan feature will turn off after one minute of keypad inactivity pressing the control on the remote entry transmitter the ignition is turned to the on position Unlocking and locking the doors liftgate and liftgate window using keyless entry To unlock the driver s door enter the factory...

Page 154: ...e 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 the coded key and restart the engine Note Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle Anti theft indicator The anti theft indicator...

Page 155: ... authorized dealer The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle 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 ...

Page 156: ... ignition 7 After three seconds but within twenty seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 off position and removing the previously programmed coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1 off position to the 3 on position Keep the ignition in the 3 on position for at least three seconds but not more than 10 seconds 9 Remove the newly ...

Page 157: ...ched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its ...

Page 158: ...ing down on the head restraint Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly ...

Page 159: ...traint To reinstall the adjustable head restraint do the following 1 Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars 2 Push the head restraint down until it locks Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint ...

Page 160: ...ht and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Lift handle to move seat forward or backward Pull lever up to adjust seatback WARNING Before returning the seatback to its 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 becom...

Page 161: ...collision or sudden stop WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips WARNING 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 WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat...

Page 162: ...g off or pass airbag off indicator lamp for proper airbag status Refer to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion Press front to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion Press rear to raise or lower the rea...

Page 163: ...em allows automatic positioning of the driver seat and adjustable pedals to two programmable positions The memory seat control is located on the lower center portion of the instrument panel To program position 1 move the driver seat and pedals if equipped to the desired position using the associated controls Press the SET control The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate While the li...

Page 164: ...ey is inserted into the ignition cylinder If the seat is located less than 2 inches 5 cm from the front of the seat track the seat will travel up to 1 4 inch 64 cm to the front of the seat track The easy out feature automatically moves the driver s seat 2 inches 5 cm backward when the transmission is in P Park the key is removed from the ignition cylinder If the seat is located less than 2 inches ...

Page 165: ...y move rearward if the easy entry exit feature is activated Steps 2 through 6 must be performed within a 20 second period The easy entry exit feature will be deactivated Repeating the above process will also reactivate the easy entry exit feature Heated seats if equipped WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medi...

Page 166: ... child restraints the head restraints of the second row seating positions can be removed Insert a thin pointed object such as a paper clip or pushpin into the hole of each head restraint guide and while lifting up remove the head restraint Store the head restraint in a secure location in the vehicle such as on the floor against the rear of the front seats To re install the head restraint line the ...

Page 167: ...he event of a collision Folding down the 2nd row 60 40 seats and bucket seats Ensure that the head restraint is in the down position and no objects such as books purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before folding them down 1 Lower the head restraints by pulling on the strap 2 Locate the recline handle situated on the side of the seat cushion by the door 3 Pull up...

Page 168: ...ick locking it in the upright position 2 Lift up on the head restraint until it locks into its original position To return the seat to the upright position E Z entry equipped seats 1 Lift the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle 2 Rotate the seatback until you hear a click locking it in the upright position Seating and Safety Restraints 168 ...

Page 169: ... has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Placing the 2nd row 60 40 seats in cargo mode if equipped The 2nd row seats can be placed in a kneel down load floor position to allow more cargo space To place the seats in the cargo mode 1 Fold down the 2nd row seat See Folding down the 2nd row 60 40 seats and bucket seats above 2 Lift the cargo ...

Page 170: ...r entry and exit to and from the 3rd row seat To enter the 3rd row seat 1 Fold down the 2nd row seat and release the handle Refer to Folding down the 2nd row 60 40 seats and bucket seats earlier in this section Note When folding down the seat lift the handle only once When the seatback releases and folds the handle should be released Any further turning of the handle while the seatback releases ma...

Page 171: ...latched the interlock will release the seatback and it can then be returned to the upright position To return the seat to a seating position 1 Push the seat down and latch to the floor with a moderate amount of effort and speed 2 Make sure the seat is latched to the floor 3 Bring the seat back to an upright position The seatback should lock into position Note If the seat back will not return to th...

Page 172: ... from its tumbled position This handle is there only to recline the seat back and to unlatch the rear seat floor attachment in order to tumble the seat in the forward direction To raise the seat up from the cargo mode kneeling position the entire seat should be lifted up using the seat back or the seat cushion area as a grabbing surface Exiting the 3rd row 1 Lower the head restraints See Folding d...

Page 173: ...fore returning the seatback to its 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 3rd row power folding seat if equipped Note Be sure that head restraints are folde...

Page 174: ...s after the ignition switch is in the 1 off position The transmission must be in P Park and the liftgate or liftgate glass must be open Similar to the battery saver feature the power 3rd row seat will be disabled 30 minutes after turning the vehicle off If the power 3rd row seat is disabled after 30 minutes the seat can be enabled by opening any door pressing the unlock control on the remote entry...

Page 175: ...irbag supplemental restraints Front safety belts with pretensioners energy management retractors and safety belt usage sensors Driver s seat position sensor Front passenger sensing system Passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp Front crash severity sensor Restraints Control Module RCM Restraint system warning light and back up tone The electrical wiring for the airbags crash sensor ...

Page 176: ... severity of the impact This allows your Personal Safety System威 to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners Driver s seat position sensor The driver s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System威 to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual stage airbag based on seat position ...

Page 177: ...ors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened This information allows your Personal Safety System威 to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed...

Page 178: ...lit The warning light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Safe...

Page 179: ...fety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 Never use a single belt for more than one person WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position WARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather they could burn a small child Check seat covers and buckles before you place a chi...

Page 180: ...tor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Combination lap and shoulder belts 1 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Front and rear seats 2 To unfasten push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle F...

Page 181: ...ode locks the webbing and prevents more belt from being pulled out if the belt is pulled out too quickly The belt will unlock when you stop pulling on it Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The automatic locking mode is not available on the drive...

Page 182: ...ion the combination lap and shoulder belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly in addition to other checks for proper safety belt system function WARNING BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor...

Page 183: ...results in deployment of front airbags seat mounted side airbags and Safety Canopy威 and safety belt pretensioners Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments at the front outboard seating positions Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To adjust...

Page 184: ...e webbing so that the belt is centered on the occupant s shoulder WARNING Position the safety belt comfort guide so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended there ...

Page 185: ...tor 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 warning light and indicator chime remain off Belt Minder姞 The Belt Minder威 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function This feature provides additiona...

Page 186: ...e buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position or less than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned on The Belt Minder威 feature will not activate The driver s or front passenger s safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle has reached at least 3 mph 5 km h and 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The Belt Minder威 fe...

Page 187: ...ck which should be as upright as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other ...

Page 188: ... the safety belt for that seating position the Belt Minder威 is disabled for the current ignition cycle The Belt Minder威 feature will enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds Confirmation is not given for the one time disable Deactivating activating the Belt Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 are deactiva...

Page 189: ...ust be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off 3 For the seating position being disabled buckle then unbuckle the safety belt nine times at a moderate speed ending in the unbuckled state Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off After Step 3 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within ap...

Page 190: ...All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position WARNING The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 c...

Page 191: ...pelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING Modifications to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure and non Ford tow hooks may effect the performance of the airbag sensors ...

Page 192: ...move the seat all the way back How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the 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 t...

Page 193: ...actures facial and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control WARNING Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not ...

Page 194: ...nsing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag if the front pa...

Page 195: ... indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat When the ...

Page 196: ...e of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system ...

Page 197: ...he seat Check to see if the clear objects by pass seat warning is displaying in the message center Refer to Message center in the Driver controls chapter The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions describe...

Page 198: ...hat the airbag readiness lamp is no longer illuminated If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact the Ford Cus...

Page 199: ...ide of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident WARNING Do n...

Page 200: ...ety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided...

Page 201: ...t place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy威 Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not lean your head on the door The Safety Canopy威 could injure you as it deploys from the headliner WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modi...

Page 202: ...g procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags including the Safety Canopy威 The Safety Canopy威 system consists of the following An inflatable nylon curtain with an inflator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors one on each side of the vehicle A headliner that will flex to open above the side doors to allow Safety Canopy威 deployment The same war...

Page 203: ... The Safety Canopy威 is mounted to the roof side rail sheet metal behind the headliner above the first and second row seats In certain lateral collisions or rollover events the Safety Canopy威 system will be activated regardless of which seats are occupied The Safety Canopy威 is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collis...

Page 204: ...he tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision or rollover event SOS Post Crash Alert System The SOS Post Crash Alert automatically flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the horn t...

Page 205: ...G All children are shaped differently The Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST and your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child and is com...

Page 206: ... children who are at least 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seatback upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada ...

Page 207: ... children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position properly restrain the largest child in the front seat WARNING Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your chi...

Page 208: ...iable adults or pets unattended in your vehicle Transporting children Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their age height and weight All children are shaped differently The child height age and weight thresholds provided are recommendations or the minimum requirements of law The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA provides education...

Page 209: ... of the child When installing a child safety seat Review and follow the information presented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system SRS section in this chapter Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Airbags can ki...

Page 210: ...ed into place WARNING If the head restraint has been removed from a seating position to accommodate a high back child restraint the head restraint must be re installed prior to use of the seat by any other occupant in order to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Children 12 and under should be properly...

Page 211: ...ss to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and or LATCH lower anchors rendering those features potentially unusable To avoid risk of injury occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap shoulder belts Note Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat th...

Page 212: ... 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 6 Allow the belt to retract to remove slack The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the ...

Page 213: ... straps later in this chapter 10 Before placing the child in the seat forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back There should be no more than 1 inch 2 5 cm of movement for proper installation 11 Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Pass...

Page 214: ...child safety seats with tether straps and Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children in this chapter for more information Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the following seating positions In addition six passenger and seven passenger LATCH lower anchor positions are marked with the child seat symbol Second row bench seats applicable to five and s...

Page 215: ... safety seats with tether straps Refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps later in this chapter Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown Plastic LATCH guides can be obtained from an authorized dealer They snap onto the LATCH lower anchors in the seat to help attach a child seat with rigid attachments The guides hold the seat trim away to expose the...

Page 216: ...attached to that anchor WARNING The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 280 mm 11 inches center to center Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer s instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments and have attached the top...

Page 217: ... of your vehicle are equipped with built in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as described below The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view 5 passenger vehicle For the center seat use either of the two tether anchors cargo tie downs in the scuff plate along the back edge of the floor 6 passenger vehicle 7 passenger vehicle Attach the tet...

Page 218: ...int and between the head restraint posts otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback 2 Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position When placing a child safety seat in the 2nd row center seating position of the 5 passenger vehicle the tether straps may be attached to either of the tether anchors located at the rear of the cargo area Behind 2nd row seat At the ...

Page 219: ... child seat e g convertible or toddler seat when they weigh about 40 lb 18 kg and are around four 4 years of age Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight height and age limits specific to your child safety seat Keep your child in the child safety seat if it properly fits the child remains appropriate for their weight height and age AND if properly secured to the vehicle Although t...

Page 220: ...he vehicle seat and lap shoulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they reach a height of at least 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall around age eight to age twelve and between 40 lb 18 kg and 80 lb 36 kg or upward to 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a ...

Page 221: ...k or no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating positi...

Page 222: ...eat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a co...

Page 223: ... seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the...

Page 224: ...Never overload or improperly load your vehicle and Make sure every passenger is properly restrained WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt All occupants must wear seat 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 spe...

Page 225: ...n WARNING Do not become overconfident 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 vehic...

Page 226: ...een tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction 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 passenger car tires They do not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires light truck or LT type tires t...

Page 227: ...ased on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high tem...

Page 228: ...avier maximum load at 41 psi 43 psi 2 9 bar for Metric tires Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire s load carrying capability kPa Kilopascal a metric unit of air pressure PSI Pounds per square inch a standard unit of air pressure Cold inflation pressure The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more ...

Page 229: ...h unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury Under inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire It also may result in unnecessary tire stress irregular wear loss of vehicle control and accidents A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat Always inflate your tires to the Ford ...

Page 230: ... and add the appropriate air pressure when you get to the pump It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive 2 Remove the cap from the valve on one tire then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure 3 Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure Note If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the cen...

Page 231: ...ires to wear abnormally Inspect all your tires including the spare frequently and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1 16th of an inch 2 mm tires must be replaced to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning Built in treadwear indicators or wear bars which look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread wi...

Page 232: ... This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall This begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured the next two are the t...

Page 233: ...sible WARNING When mounting replacement tires and wheels you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated re lubricate and try again When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi 1 38 bar greater than the maximum pressure on the tire ...

Page 234: ... etc do not rapidly spin the tires spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds WARNING Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph 56 km h The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there s always the possibility that you may eventually have a flat tire on the highway Dr...

Page 235: ...ve FWD vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension if equipped may require alignment of all four wheels The tires should also be balanced periodically An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle will help your tires ...

Page 236: ...identifies and describes the fundamental 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 m...

Page 237: ...he 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 Speed rating mp...

Page 238: ...others 11 Maximum Load Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B Pillar or 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 t...

Page 239: ...tion contained on the tire sidewall for LT type tires LT type tires have some additional information beyond those of P type tires these differences are described below Note Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire 1 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 lo...

Page 240: ...all edge to sidewall edge In general the larger the number 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 t...

Page 241: ...ty Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfu...

Page 242: ...pter Failure to properly maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure loss of control vehicle rollover and personal injury Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor fastened to the inside rim of the wheel The pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed The pressure sensor is located opposite 180 d...

Page 243: ... short time later turns OFF your tire pressure still needs to be checked Visit www checkmytires org for additional information When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle To rest...

Page 244: ...r tires in this chapter 2 After inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn OFF Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on th...

Page 245: ...inflation pressure How temperature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than t...

Page 246: ...Class S cables Cables should only be used on the rear wheels Do not use tire cables or optional traction devices on 17 18 or 20 inch wheels and tires Install cables securely verifying that the cables do not touch any wiring brake lines or fuel lines Drive cautiously If you hear the cables rub or bang against the vehicle stop and retighten them If this does not work remove the cables to prevent veh...

Page 247: ...de the US and Canada may not have a Tire Label Look for THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb for maximum payload The payload listed on the Tire Label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant If any aftermarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtrac...

Page 248: ...ght including cargo and optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload Tires Wheels and Loading 248 ...

Page 249: ...ormation refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Lab...

Page 250: ...nce Certification Label vehicle 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 Tires Wheels and Loading 250 ...

Page 251: ...ailer or king pin weight of 15 25 fifth wheel trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer for more detailed information Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch Examples For a 5 000 lb 2 268 kg conventional trailer multiply...

Page 252: ...trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Another example for your vehicle with 1 400 lb 635 kg of cargo and luggage capacity You decide to go golfing Is there enough load...

Page 253: ...ions for owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this owner s guide WARNING Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken when dr...

Page 254: ...re duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety Compliance Certification label For load specification terms found on the label refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter when figuring the total weight of your vehicle Your vehicl...

Page 255: ...hicle load refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter Maximum trailer weights shown The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep grades the A C system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from overheating This may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures ...

Page 256: ...r temperatures Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle Contact your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper Use a load carrying hitch You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10 15 of the total we...

Page 257: ... 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 hazard lights are working Contact your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps WARNING Never co...

Page 258: ...dicate higher than normal coolant temperatures If this occurs reduce speed until the coolant temperature returns to the normal range Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter Anticipate stops and brake gradually Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances your vehicle will require mo...

Page 259: ... gearshift lever in P Park Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If you must park on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retr...

Page 260: ...ent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle Refer to the Climate controls chapter for more information All vehicles Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground as vehicle or transmission damage may occur It is recommended to tow your vehicle with all four 4 wheels off the ground such as when using a car hauling trailer Otherwise no recreational towing is permitted In case of a roadside e...

Page 261: ...rength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine don t press the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter WARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system creating the ...

Page 262: ...rm 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 snow and or ice away for the air induction inlet Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their ...

Page 263: ...P Park Turn the key to 3 on without turning the key to 4 start Some warning lights will briefly illuminate See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights Driving 263 ...

Page 264: ...ift into gear and drive Note If the engine does not start on the first try turn the key to the off position wait 10 seconds and try Step 2 again If the engine still fails to start press the accelerator to the floor and try Step 2 again keeping the accelerator on the floor until the engine begins to accelerate above cranking speeds this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case ...

Page 265: ...anadian Standards Association CSA Use only an extension cord that can be used outdoors in cold temperatures and is clearly marked Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances Never use an indoor extension cord outdoors it could result in an electric shock or fire hazard Use a 16 gauge outdoor extension cord minimum Use as short an extension cord as possible Do not use multiple extension cords Instead ...

Page 266: ...owever maximum temperature is attained after approximately three hours of operation Block heater operation longer than three hours will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use additional electricity Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the vehicle While not in use make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug BRAK...

Page 267: ...ng you to retain steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces However the ABS does not decrease stopping distance ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on If the light does not illuminate during start up remains on or flashes the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled norma...

Page 268: ... brakes may not be working properly See your authorized dealer The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal brakes fail the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes the vehicle s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected Pull th...

Page 269: ...lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage Activation of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road this could reduce the operator s a...

Page 270: ...on in the instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily during start up as part of a normal system self check or during driving if a driving situation causes the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system to operate If the sliding car icon illuminates steadily verify that the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 Off button located on the center stack of...

Page 271: ... the Traction Control system is activated excessively in a short period of time the braking portion of the system may become temporarily disabled to allow the brakes to cool down In this situation Traction Control will use only engine power reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from over spinning When the brakes have cooled down the system will regain all features Anti lock braking RSC威...

Page 272: ...ions See the Switching Off AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 section following Roll Stability Control RSC威 Roll Stability Control RSC威 may help to maintain roll stability of the vehicle during adverse maneuvers RSC威 operates by detecting the vehicle s roll motion and the rate at which it changes and by applying the brakes to one or more wheels individually During an event that activates the Roll Stability Co...

Page 273: ...on In R Reverse ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features will continue to function however ESC and RSC威 are disabled AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 Features Button functions Sliding car icon RSC威 ESC Engine Traction Control Brake Traction Control Default at start up Off Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Button pressed momentarily Illuminated solid Disabled below 25 mph 40 km h Disabled below 2...

Page 274: ...er Sway Control Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle See Trailer Sway Control under Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information Note that even if it was disabled before turning off the vehicle Trailer Sway Control will be re enabled at each new key cycle WARNING Turning off Trailer Sway Control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control se...

Page 275: ...NG TO DRIVE WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased ground clearance giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car WARNING Vehicles with a higher ...

Page 276: ...position and the brake pedal pressed 1 Apply the parking brake turn ignition key to off then remove the key 2 Remove the rubber pad at the bottom of the cup holder to locate the access cap of the floor shifter assembly 3 Using a screwdriver or equivalent remove the access panel and depress the shifter lever on the shift mechanism 4 Apply the brake and shift into N Neutral 5 Return the cover plug t...

Page 277: ...aptive Transmission Control Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating parameters This learning process could take several transmission 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 turn...

Page 278: ...e can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the side of the gearshift lever This position allows for all forward gears 1 4 except overdrive Provides engine braking Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O D to other gears Examples heavy city traffic where continuous shifting in and out of overdrive occurs hilly terrain heavy loads trailer towing and when ...

Page 279: ...an Adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy Adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality The adaptive information will be stored automatically in the Powertrain Control Module PCM and Transmission Control Module TCM When the vehicle s battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair the transmission will need to relearn the normal shif...

Page 280: ...arking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to r...

Page 281: ...d when engine braking is required O D OFF lamp is illuminated To return to O D overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lamp will not be illuminated O D Overdrive is automatically returned each time the key is turned off 3 Third Transmission operates in third gear only Used for improved traction on slippery roads Selecting 3 Third provides engine braking 2 Second Transmissi...

Page 282: ...the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R Reverse is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph 5 km h The system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph 5 km h and may not detect certain angular or moving objects WARNING To help avoid personal injury please read and understand the limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in this section Reverse sensing...

Page 283: ...nce the system detects an object approaching the tone will sound again While receiving a warning the radio volume will be reduced to a predetermined level After the warning goes away the radio will return to the previous value The RSS automatically turns on when the gearshift lever is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is on A control in the message center allows the driver to disable the system...

Page 284: ...ns such as deep snow ice or shallow sand Normal operation 4 6L engine vehicles only During normal operation the AWD system is in AWD AUTO mode AWD LOCKED will illuminate in the message center for four seconds when you first start your vehicle The 4X4 indicator in the instrument cluster will briefly illuminate when you first start your vehicle For instructions on selecting the AWD LOCKED mode refer...

Page 285: ...otion make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside Do not grip the spokes Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving Map out your route before driving in the area To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle you must have all four wheels on the ground an...

Page 286: ...d risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the tra...

Page 287: ... a lower center of gravity Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehic...

Page 288: ...brakes Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud Even AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud As when you are driving over sand apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels If the vehicle does slide steer in the direction of the slid...

Page 289: ...limbing a steep slope or hill start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling If you do stall out Do not try to turnaround because you might roll over It is better to back down to a safe location Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill Too much power will ...

Page 290: ...than usual and consider using one of the lower gears In emergency stopping situations avoid locking of the wheels Use a squeeze technique push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may steer in the direction you want to travel If you lock the wheels release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique If your vehic...

Page 291: ...ur repair cost reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to heavy off road usage DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable proceed very slowly especially when the depth is not known Never drive through water...

Page 292: ...ons 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 3 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a...

Page 293: ... require roadside assistance call 1 800 665 2006 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts Canadian customers who need...

Page 294: ...pump shut off switch is located in the passenger s foot well by the kick panel Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut off switch 1 Turn the ignition to the off position 2 Check the fuel system for leaks 3 If no fuel leak is apparent reset the fuel pump shut off switch by pressing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition to the on position Pause for a few seconds and return the k...

Page 295: ...amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink...

Page 296: ...anel box The fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 20A Moon roof Adjustable pedals Memory seats Lumbar motor 2 5A Microcontroller power 3 20A Radio Navigation amplifier GPS module 4 10A On board diagnostic OBD II connector CB1 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 12 11 10 9 16 15 14 13 20 19 18 17 24 23 22 21 28 27 26 25 Roadside Emergencies 296 ...

Page 297: ... pump relay 10 5A Front wiper RUN ACC relay in power distribution box PDB 11 5A Radio start 12 5A Rear wiper motor RUN ACC Trailer battery charge relay in PDB Radio 13 15A Heated mirror Manual climate rear defrost indicator 14 20A Horn 15 10A Reverse lamps 16 10A Trailer reverse lamps 17 10A Restraints control module Passenger occupancy 18 10A Reverse park aid Roll stability control RSC威 switch RS...

Page 298: ...l See your authorized dealer for service of these relays Fuse Relay Location Description Relay 1 Delayed accessory relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads WARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fu...

Page 299: ...nel 2 50A Battery feed 3 passenger compartment fuse panel 3 50A Battery feed 1 passenger compartment fuse panel 4 30A Fuel pump Injectors 5 30A Third row seat left 6 40A Anti lock brake system ABS pump 7 40A Powertrain control module PCM 8 Not used 9 Not used 10 30A Power seat right 11 30A Starter 12 30A Third row seat right Roadside Emergencies 299 ...

Page 300: ... power point 22 20A Subwoofer 23 Not used 24 10A PCM keep alive power Canister vent 25 20A Front power point Cigar lighter 26 20A All wheel drive AWD module 4 6L engine only 27 20A 6R Transmission module 4 6L engine only 28 20A Heated seats 29 15A Headlamps right 30 25A Rear wiper 31 15A Fog lamps 32 5A Power mirrors 33 30A ABS valve 34 15A Headlamps left 35 10A A C clutch 36 20A Console bin power...

Page 301: ...timing VCT 1 4 6L engine only VCT2 4 6L engine only CMCV 4 6L engine only Catalyst monitor sensor 43 15A Coil on plug 4 6L engine only Coil tower 4 0L engine only 44 15A Injectors 45B Not used 45A Not used 46B Not used 46A Not used 49 Fuel pump relay 50B A C clutch relay 50A Fog lamps relay 51 Not used 52 Not used 53 One touch integrated start OTIS diode 54 Trailer battery charger relay 55B Front ...

Page 302: ...ing System and should not be used WARNING Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for important information If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged it will no longer function Dissimilar spare tire wheel information WARNING Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control injury or death Note Tu...

Page 303: ... Tow a trailer Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Grou...

Page 304: ...ion should be given to Towing a trailer Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel and seek service as soon as possible Stopping and securing the vehicle 1 Park on a level surface activate the hazard flashers and set the parking brake 2 Place gearshift lever in P Park and turn engin...

Page 305: ... chock Behind the rear seat under the carpeted floor lid in the cargo floor The tools are located in a bag attached to the jack Removing the jack and tools 1 Open liftgate and remove the carpeted floor lid 2 Turn jack screw eyelet 1 counterclockwise to release pressure 3 Rotate the locking pin 2 clockwise until loose then pull out until it stops and remove the jack and tool bag from the bracket 4 ...

Page 306: ...will damage the spare tire winch 1 Open the cover from the carpeting on cargo floor to expose the winch drive nut 2 Insert the lug wrench on the winch drive nut The wrench will stop moving and forward resistance to turning will be felt when properly engaged Roadside Emergencies 306 ...

Page 307: ... from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block the wheel that is diagonally opposite other end of the vehicle to the tire being changed WARNING If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of...

Page 308: ...ty cap by twisting the tip under the cap On 5 passenger vehicles the carpeted floor lid can be used as a kneeling pad 3 Loosen each wheel lug nut by half a turn but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground 4 Assemble the jack handle extension on the lug nut wrench by sliding the square end of the jack handle through the plastic grommet on the lug nut wrench and into the square h...

Page 309: ... of your body under the vehicle while changing 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 6 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 7 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall the lug nuts cone side in until the wheel i...

Page 310: ...tness Tighten to the best of your ability to the point where the ratchet slip occurs if possible The spare tire carrier will not allow you to overtighten If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort take the vehicle to your authorized dealer for assistance at your earliest convenience 4 Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly tightened Try to push or pull ...

Page 311: ...t size Wheel lug nut torque lb ft N m Lug nut socket size 3 4 inch 19 mm hex Bolt size 1 2 x 20 100 135 Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners WARNING When a wheel is installed always remove any corrosion dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub brake dru...

Page 312: ...or any type of aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel no cap fuel system as it can be damaged You must use the included funnel in such circumstances WARNING Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system This could damage the fuel system and its seal and may cause fuel to run onto the ground instead of filling the tank all of which could resul...

Page 313: ...e 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 caps are tight and level 5 Turn the heater fa...

Page 314: ...2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery Roadside Emergencies 314 ...

Page 315: ...e Do not attach the negative cable fuel lines engine rocker covers the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points WARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fue...

Page 316: ...cle has been started run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery Roadside Emergencies 316 ...

Page 317: ...tery 4 Remove the jumper cable 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 Roadside Emergencies 317 ...

Page 318: ...or flatbed equipment Do not tow with a slingbelt Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure If the vehicle s battery is discharged refer to Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter for directions on how to move the gearshift lever out of the P Park position for proper towing On 4x2 vehicles it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground...

Page 319: ...s to wheel dollies car hauling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle your vehicle regardless of transmission powertrain configuration can be flat towed all wheels on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if...

Page 320: ...r after taking your vehicle to the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing address...

Page 321: ...rvicing 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 please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship...

Page 322: ...ble 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 within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18 ...

Page 323: ...bide by the accepted decision as well Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after you file your claim with the BBB BBB AUTO LINE Application Using the information provided below please call or write to request a program application You will be asked for your name and address general information about your new vehicle information about your warranty c...

Page 324: ...ender awards to resolve disputes CAMVAP decisions are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle ...

Page 325: ... S or Canada register your vehicle identification number VIN and new address with Ford Motor Company Export Operations Customers in the U S should call 1 800 392 3673 ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio contact Helm Incorporated at HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 Or to order a free publication catalog call toll free 1 800 782 43...

Page 326: ...TSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov ...

Page 327: ...se they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer 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 vehicl...

Page 328: ... bird droppings tree sap insect deposits tar spots road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips Always read the instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your aut...

Page 329: ...e engine block or other engine components Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Never wash or r...

Page 330: ...larly If the wipers 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 repellent 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 ...

Page 331: ... form when you rinse the windshield with water Do not use sharp objects such as a razor blade to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals as it may cause damage to the rear window defroster s heated grid lines INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel interior trim areas and cluster lens with a clean damp white cotton cloth then use a clean and dry w...

Page 332: ...INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seats safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 If grease or tar is present on the material spot clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 In Canada use Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner ...

Page 333: ...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 FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes These quality products hav...

Page 334: ... Concentrate U S only ZC 32 A Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover U S only ZC 14 Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine ZC 28 Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner Canada only CXC 93 Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A Cleaning 334 ...

Page 335: ... WARNING Turn off the power running boards if equipped before working under the vehicle jacking or placing any object under the vehicle Never place your hand between the extended running board and the vehicle A moving running board may cause injury Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remove the key 3 B...

Page 336: ... hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood Maintenance and Specifications 336 ...

Page 337: ...gine oil filler cap 2 Engine oil dipstick out of view 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Power distribution box 5 Battery 6 Power steering fluid reservoir 7 Radiator cap 8 Engine coolant reservoir 9 Air filter assembly 10 Washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 337 ...

Page 338: ...ne oil filler cap 3 Engine oil dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Power distribution box 6 Battery 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Radiator cap 9 Engine coolant reservoir 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 338 ...

Page 339: ...ditive Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impai...

Page 340: ...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 Changing the rear window wiper blade To replace the rear wiper blade 1 Pull the wiper arm as far away from the glass as possible Do not use...

Page 341: ...aintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan 3 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 4 Open the hood Protect yourself from engine heat 5 Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick 4 0L V6...

Page 342: ...n remove it again If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below the lower hole add enough oil to raise the level within the lower and upper holes 4 0L V6 engine Maintenance and Specifications 342 ...

Page 343: ...ed engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the upper hole on the engine oil level dipstick 4 Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks c...

Page 344: ...fer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this section for more information Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information Ford production and ...

Page 345: ...ing all requirements for your vehicle s engine Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this section for more information Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in the sched...

Page 346: ...rom the battery if you plan to store your vehicle for an extended period of time This will minimize the discharge of your battery during storage Note Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability WARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do...

Page 347: ... complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park turn off all accessories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 6 Release the parking brake With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A C on put the vehicle in D...

Page 348: ...tifreeze tester The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above 60 the engine parts could become damaged or not work proper...

Page 349: ...autions when servicing your vehicle in this 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 flu...

Page 350: ...ter 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 cause engine damage from corrosion overheating or freezing Do not use alcohol methanol brine or any engine coolants mixe...

Page 351: ... the coolant 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...

Page 352: ...ant container to ensure the coolant concentration 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...

Page 353: ...H area If the engine coolant reaches even hotter temperatures fail safe cooling mode limits engine power more and disables air conditioning The engine will switch to alternating cylinder operation to help cool the engine The engine will run rough in this mode If continued operation increases the engine coolant temperature to a critical range the engine will shut down Steering and braking effort wi...

Page 354: ...thout repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible FUEL FILTER For fuel filter replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part The customer warranty may be void for...

Page 355: ...of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes If fuel is splashed in the eyes remove contact lenses if worn flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing prom...

Page 356: ... away from fuel Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build up when filling an ungrounded fuel container Place approved fuel container on the ground DO NOT fill a fuel container...

Page 357: ...he fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel see Refilling with a portable fuel container for funnel location provided with the vehicle several times to dislodge any debris and or allow the inlet to close properly If this action corrects the problem the Check Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message may not reset immediately It may take several driving cycles for the Check Fuel Fill In...

Page 358: ...ems try a different brand of unleaded gasoline If the problems persist see your authorized dealer Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating These products have not been approved for your engine and could cause damage to the fue...

Page 359: ...ce engine soon indicator refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter Refilling with a portable fuel container With the Easy Fuel no cap fuel system use the following directions when filling from a portable fuel container WARNING Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system This could damage the fuel system and its se...

Page 360: ...accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of driving engine break in period You will get a more accurate measurement after 2 000 miles 3 000 miles 3 000 km 5 000 km Filling the tank The advertised fuel capac...

Page 361: ...distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent Calculating fuel economy 1 Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading in miles or kilometers 2 Each time you fill the tank record the amount of fuel added in gallons or liters 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record the current odome...

Page 362: ... fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and minimize stop and go driv...

Page 363: ... fuel economy estimates Contact your authorized dealer if the Monroney Label is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA fuel economy estimates should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalyt...

Page 364: ...icle or engine By law vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures repairs services sells leases trades vehicles or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working Information about your vehicle s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine This decal also lists engin...

Page 365: ...Inspection Maintenance I M testing Some state provincial and local governments may have Inspection Maintenance I M programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Your vehicle may not pass the I M test if the service engine soon indicator is on or not working properly bulb is burned out or if t...

Page 366: ...not ready for I M testing the above driving cycle will have to be repeated POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid Refer to scheduled maintenance information 1 Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C 2 While the engine idles turn the steering w...

Page 367: ...an underhood transmission fluid dipstick Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transmission does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly i e if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage Transmission fluid should be checked and...

Page 368: ...s at the bottom of the opening Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT DRIVESHAFT AND SLIP YOKE WARNING Turn off the power running boards if equipped before working under the vehicle jacking or placing any object under the vehicle Never place your hand between the extended running...

Page 369: ...n for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running Changing the air filter eleme...

Page 370: ...omer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4 0L V6 engine 4 6L 3V V8 engine Air filter element FA 1695 FA 1780 Fuel filter FG 1083 FG 1083 Battery BXT 65 650 BXT 65 650 Oil filter FL 820S FL 820S Spark plugs 1 1 For spark plug replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information...

Page 371: ...Body hinges latches door striker plates and rotors seat tracks fuel filler door hinge and spring hood latch auxiliary latch seat tracks Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESB M1C93 B Door weatherstrips Silicone Spray Lubricant XL 6 ESR M13P4 A Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Driveshaft slip spline universal joints Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 C ESA M1C75 B Transf...

Page 372: ...ing agent yellow colored 1 VC 7 B WSS M97B51 A1 Engine coolant 4 0L engine with auxiliary climate control 13 9 quarts 13 2L Engine coolant 4 6L engine without auxiliary climate control 13 9 quarts 13 2L Engine coolant 4 6L engine with auxiliary climate control 15 7 quarts 14 9L Cooling system stop leak pellets Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC 6 WSS M99B37 B6 Maintenance and Specifica...

Page 373: ...nada 2 XO 5W30 QSP US XO 5W 30 QFS US CXO 5W30 LSP12 Canada CXO 5W30 LFS12 Canada WSS M2C929 A with API Certification Mark Engine oil 4 6L engine 6 0 quarts 5 7L Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil US Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil US Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Synthetic Motor Oil Canada 2 XO 5W20 QSP US XO 5W20 QFS US...

Page 374: ...orcraft SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Front axle fluid AWD 2 7 pints 1 3L Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Power steering fluid Fill between MIN and MAX lines on reservoir Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF XT 5 QM MERCON威 V Transfer case fluid AWD 1 3 quarts 1 25L Motorcraft Transfer Case Fluid XL 12 Windshield washer fluid 4 2...

Page 375: ...an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be checked by a qualified technician 4 Use of a dual usage fluid in an automatic transmission requiring MERCON威 LV may cause transmission damage Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval 4 Use of a dual ...

Page 376: ... 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 Ignition system EDIS Coil on Plug Spark plug gap 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42 mm 0 039 0 043 inch 1 0 1 1mm Compression ratio 9 7 1 9 8 1 Engine drivebelt routing 4 0L V6 Engine 4 6L V8 Engine Maintenance and Specifications 376 ...

Page 377: ...ertification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXX...

Page 378: ...hicle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code Five speed automatic 5R55S V Six speed automatic 6R80 6 Maintenance and Specifications 37...

Page 379: ...maged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty Following is a list of several Genuine Mercury Accessories Not all accessories are available for all models To ...

Page 380: ...ems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use To avoid interfer...

Page 381: ...nd Canada It s the only extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company That means you get Reliable quality service anywhere you go Factory trained technicians Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs you are eligible for rental car coverage including Bumper to Bumper warranty repairs or manufacturer s recal...

Page 382: ...utinely wear out like brakes and shocks The coverage is prepaid so you never have to worry about affording your vehicle maintenance It covers regular checkups routine inspections preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal wear Wiper blades Brake pads and linings Spark plugs except California Shock absorbers Clutch disc Belts and hoses Contact your selling F...

Page 383: ...Ford Extended Service Plan 383 ...

Page 384: ...1 fluid specification 371 Auxiliary input jack Line in 48 Auxiliary power point 112 Axle lubricant specifications 371 refill capacities 371 B Battery 346 acid treating emergencies 346 jumping a disabled battery 312 maintenance free 346 replacement specifications 370 servicing 346 Belt Minder威 185 Booster seats 220 Brakes 266 anti lock 266 267 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 267 fluid chec...

Page 385: ...d Service Plan 381 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 324 Getting roadside assistance 292 Getting the service you need 320 Ordering additional owner s literature 325 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 324 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 97 Defrost rear window 95 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 367 engine oil 341 Driveline universal joint and slip yoke 368 Driving under ...

Page 386: ...l 357 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 363 detergent in fuel 358 filler funnel 359 filling your vehicle with fuel 354 356 360 filter specifications 354 370 fuel pump shut off switch 294 improving fuel economy 360 octane rating 358 376 quality 358 running out of fuel 312 359 safety information relating to automotive fuels 354 Fuses 295 296 G Garage door opener 111 124 Gas cap see Fuel ca...

Page 387: ...g light 97 fog lamps 97 headlamps 96 interior lamps 100 replacing bulbs 105 LATCH anchors 213 Liftgate 138 remote release 148 Lights warning and indicator 12 anti lock brakes ABS 267 Load limits 246 Loading instructions 253 Locks autolock 141 143 childproof 146 doors 141 Lubricant specifications 371 Lug nuts 311 Luggage rack 139 Lumbar support seats 161 163 M Manual transmission lubricant specific...

Page 388: ...95 Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children 207 Relays 295 Remote entry system 146 147 illuminated entry 151 locking unlocking doors 147 148 panic alarm 148 replacing the batteries 149 Reverse sensing system 282 Roadside assistance 292 Roof rack 139 S Safety belts see Safety restraints 175 178 183 Safety Canopy 199 201 202 Safety defects reporting 326 Safety restraints 175 178 ...

Page 389: ...09 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Roadside Emergencies 302 Tires Wheels and Loading 241 Warning Displays 12 25 Tires 226 228 302 alignment 235 care 231 changing 302 307 checking the pressure 231 inflating 229 label 240 replacing 232 307 rotating 235 safety practices 234 sidewall information 236 snow tires and cables 246 spare tire 302 305 306 terminology 228 tire grades 227 treadwear 227 231...

Page 390: ... vehicle 264 W Warning lights see Lights 12 Washer fluid 339 Water Driving through 291 Windows 148 power 113 rear wiper washer 109 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 108 checking and adding fluid 339 liftgate reservoir 339 replacing wiper blades 340 Wrecker towing 318 Index 390 ...

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