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Note:

The dual rear doors should be closed before driving your vehicle.

Leaving the doors open could cause serious damage to them and their
components. The left door must be closed first.

Opening the doors fully

Push the yellow button located on
the door and swing it open. The
check arms will automatically
re-engage when the doors are
closed.

Driver Controls

2010 Transit Connect

(tst)

Owners Guide

(own2002)

, 1st Printing

USA

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Summary of Contents for 2010 Transit Connect

Page 1: ...ntrols 35 Manual heating and air conditioning 35 Rear window defroster 37 Lights 38 Headlamps 38 Turn signal control 41 Bulb replacement 42 Driver Controls 50 Windshield wiper washer control 50 Steering wheel adjustment 51 Power windows 53 Mirrors 54 Speed control 55 Locks and Security 61 Keys 61 Anti theft system 66 Table of Contents 1 2010 Transit Connect tst Owners Guide own2002 1st Printing US...

Page 2: ...ng 152 Driving 153 Starting 153 Brakes 157 AdvanceTrac威 160 Transmission operation 167 Reverse sensing system 169 Roadside Emergencies 172 Getting roadside assistance 172 Hazard flasher control 173 Fuel pump shut off switch 174 Fuses and relays 174 Changing tires 181 Wheel lug nut torque 189 Jump starting 190 Wrecker towing 195 Customer Assistance 197 Reporting safety defects U S only 203 Reportin...

Page 3: ...ries 249 Ford Extended Service Plan 251 Index 254 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 without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 2009 ...

Page 4: ...apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on this 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 activate...

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: ... System SRS in the Seating and 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...

Page 7: ...information Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle event data recorders are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants potentially including information such as how various systems in your vehicle were opera...

Page 8: ...ou with the directions traffic reports or business searches you request If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information do not activate the service Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to provide you with this information do not store your vehicle travel information For more information see Traffic Directions and Information Terms and Conditions See your SYNC威 supplement f...

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: ...ntenance 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 light blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Solid illumi...

Page 13: ...be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury Anti l...

Page 14: ...tem or a related component Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Anti theft system Flashes when the SecuriLock Passive Anti theft system has been activated Overdrive off if equipped Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transaxle has been turned off refer to the Driving chapter I...

Page 15: ...ction Control Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac威 Traction Control is active If the light remains on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Refer to the Driving chapter for more information Throttle Control Transmission Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at o...

Page 16: ...fastened When the ignition is in run and the seatbelt is not fastened the chime will chime for 6 seconds The chime will turn off if the driver s seatbelt is fastened or if the ignition returns to off or accessory position Beltminder warning chime This chime periodically sounds to remind the driver and or passenger that their seatbelt is unbuckled The seatbelt warning lamp in the cluster will also ...

Page 17: ...r Indicates the current vehicle speed 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 Instrument Cluster 17 ...

Page 18: ...to How fail safe cooling works in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 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 The symbol of the fuel pump with the arrow points ...

Page 19: ...he Select button 4 to set the time Vehicles with AM FM radio CD player Use the radio to set the time See Setting the clock in the Entertainment chapter 2 Trip odometer Registers the distance of individual journeys Press the reset button 5 until the trip odometer resets 3 Odometer Registers the miles kilometers of the vehicle 4 Select button Press to switch between clock and distance to empty Also ...

Page 20: ...the driving task when it is safe to do so One hour mode Press the ON OFF control to operate the system for up to an hour with the ignition turned off The audio will automatically turn off after one hour VOL ON OFF Press to turn ON OFF Turn to increase decrease volume AM FM Radio AM FM Press repeatedly to select AM FM frequency band Seek Press to access the next strong station on the frequency band...

Page 21: ...t in loss of vehicle control accident 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 One hour mode Press the ON OFF control to operate the syste...

Page 22: ... disc label side up into the CD slot Eject Press to eject the CD Seek Press to access the previous next track SCAN Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current disc Sound Adjustments BASS TRE Press to toggle between bass and treble adjustments Once the desired selection appears in the display press to adjust the levels FADE BAL Press to toggle between fade and balance adjustments Once t...

Page 23: ...ss and hold MENU to access the following features NEWS ON OFF News features are not available in the U S and Canada markets CLIP ON OFF Press to turn nominal volume levels on off VEHICLE ID Press to view the vehicle s VIN number BT ON OFF Press to turn Bluetooth ON OFF if equipped Refer to Bluetooth hands free system later in this chapter for more information Auxiliary input jack Line in WARNING D...

Page 24: ...nto the system Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level 5 Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1 2 the volume 6 Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until AUX appears in the display You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may be low 7 Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the level of the FM station or CD by s...

Page 25: ...ow the portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion BLUETOOTH姞 HANDS FREE SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with Bluetooth威 a wireless technology which works with your cellular phone to allow you to send and receive calls in a hands free manner Your cellular phone must be Bluetooth enabled and also be connected bonded or paired to the vehicle s system Thes...

Page 26: ... into Bluetooth discovery mode 6 Select FORD AUDIO when it appears in your phone s display 7 Enter the code number shown on the vehicle display using the phone keypad If no code number is shown on the display enter the Bluetooth PIN number 0000 or any number using the phone keypad Now enter the Bluetooth PIN number shown on the vehicle display The phone you have just paired bonded is now considere...

Page 27: ...rformance After pressing VOICE on the stalk wait until the beep is heard before speaking a command Any command spoken prior to this will not register with the system Speak naturally without large pauses in between words Ensure that the interior of the vehicle is as quiet as possible Wind noise from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the system from correctly recognizing spoken voice comm...

Page 28: ...g you to keep your focus on the road As you work through a voice session the system will prompt you with a tone each time the system is ready to proceed Name tag feature This system has a name tag feature which allows you assign name tags to items such as a favorite radio station or personal phone contact You can store up to 20 name tags per function Note There are some voice command short cuts av...

Page 29: ... contains audio data files such as mp3 or wma Note You can select any track number between 1 99 You can also list numbers individually such as two four five for track 245 Radio voice commands Press the VOICE button on the stalk After the tone say Radio and then any of the following commands AM FM Tune name1 Delete name Delete directory Play directory Store name Play Help 1 Can be used as a shortcu...

Page 30: ... Say the number Delete name Allows you to delete a stored radio station Delete directory Allows you to delete all stored stations at once Play directory Allows you to let the system tell you of all the stored radio stations Note Using the system with the engine off will drain the battery Phone features Phonebook If your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone supports the feature you can download your ce...

Page 31: ...stalk to scroll through all possible listings Note Press and hold SEEK to advance to the next letter in the alphabet 4 When the desired contact appears in the display press to initiate the call Ending a call At any time you can end an active call by pressing on the audio system To exit phone mode and end an active call if present CD AM FM VOL ON OFF or on the audio system Answering an incoming cal...

Page 32: ... redial the last number Changing the active phone With your Bluetooth system you can pair bond and save up to six phones At any time you can choose to make another one of your saved phones the active phone with which the system will connect To select a another paired bonded phone as your active phone 1 Press on the audio system to enter the phone menu 2 Press MENU repeatedly until ACTIVE appears i...

Page 33: ... reception factors There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception Station overload When you pass a broadcast tower a stronger signal may overtake ...

Page 34: ... CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ballpoint pens may damage CDs Please contact your authorized dealer for further information Audio s...

Page 35: ...e instrument panel vents and floor vents Distributes air through the floor vents Note You may notice a small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents demisters and floor vents Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster and demister vents Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield To exit select an...

Page 36: ...ngaged and A C off Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats Remove any snow ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather drive with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been aired out During extreme high ambient temperatures...

Page 37: ...be on to operate the rear window defroster Press to turn the rear window defroster on An indicator light on the button will illuminate when active The rear window defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined amount of time if a low battery condition is detected or when the ignition is turned off To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any time press the control again If your v...

Page 38: ... not use the rear fog lamp when it is raining or snowing and visibility is more than 165 feet 50m Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output To activate the ignition must be in the on position and the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position WARNING Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Runni...

Page 39: ...OL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation Move the control from left to right to increase the brightness Move the control from right to left to reduce the brightness AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant If your vehicle has been in an accident th...

Page 40: ...creen at this height a piece of masking tape works well 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood 4 On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference line If not the beam will need to be adjusted 5 Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp then use a Phillips ...

Page 41: ...oor is open When the dome lamp switch is in the left position it will not illuminate when you open the doors Reading lamps if equipped The reading lamps are operated by separate on off controls Theater dimming The dome lamp dims about 20 seconds after the doors are closed Approach lamps if equipped The approach lamps will turn on and off automatically when you open and close the doors If you unloc...

Page 42: ...sually 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 lens Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D O T for North America...

Page 43: ... in the off position 2 Switch off the interior lamps 3 Pry out the light assembly with a flat screwdriver Install in reverse order Replacing rear dome lamps 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position 2 Switch off the interior lamps 3 Pry out the light assembly with a flat screwdriver Install in reverse order Lights 43 ...

Page 44: ... and open the hood 2 Pull off the bulb cap 3 Disconnect electrical connector from the bulb 4 Twist off the bulb retainer ring by turning it counterclockwise Install in reverse order WARNING Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children s reach Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time th...

Page 45: ...king lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position 2 Turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it 3 Remove the bulb and the bulb socket 4 Pull the bulb straight out Install in reverse order Lights 45 ...

Page 46: ...amp assembly by turning it counterclockwise 3 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket Install in reverse order Replacing tail brake backup lamps and turn signal bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position and then open the cargo door 2 Remove the two wing nuts and gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle Lights 46 ...

Page 47: ...3 Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise 4 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket Install in reverse order Lights 47 ...

Page 48: ...ove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise 4 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket Install in reverse order Replacing side repeater bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position 2 Remove the side repeater by prying it out from the bottom 3 Hold the bulb holder and turn it counterclockwise to remove it 4 Pull the bulb straight out Install in reverse...

Page 49: ...p bulbs See your authorized dealer for replacement Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position 2 Remove the lens assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight out Install in reverse order Lights 49 ...

Page 50: ...p 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 operating the wipers Rear window wiper ...

Page 51: ...r to its original position to secure the wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle has a variety of console features These include Cupholders Storage area Power window switches if equipped WARNING Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a collision Driver Controls 51 ...

Page 52: ...accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty The auxiliary power point s is located near the transmission shift lever Your vehicle may also include an auxiliary power point located in the rear cargo area Do not use the power point for operating a cigarette lighter element To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use ...

Page 53: ...used POWER WINDOWS IF EQUIPPED 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 pull the window switches located on the center...

Page 54: ...mirror or counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror 2 Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return the control to the center position to lock mirrors in place Heated side view 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 readju...

Page 55: ... release it 4 Take 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 uphil...

Page 56: ... and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph 1 6 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 until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the con...

Page 57: ...the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The following functions can be operated with the steering wheel controls Volume Volume up Press the top button on the back of the remote control Volume down Press the bottom button on the back of the remote control SET RES VOICE SEEK VOL VOL MODE Driver Controls 57 ...

Page 58: ...de Briefly press the button on the side In radio mode this will locate the next pre set radio station In CD mode this will select the next CD when equipped with a CD changer In all modes to abort a traffic message during broadcasting Press and hold the button on the side In radio mode to change the band AM FM VOICE SEEK VOL VOL MODE VOICE SEEK VOL VOL MODE Driver Controls 58 ...

Page 59: ...EAR DOORS Open the right hand door first from either the outside 1 or inside 2 the vehicle Open the left hand door second by squeezing the handle to unlatch the door and pulling it open 1 2 Driver Controls 59 ...

Page 60: ...the doors open could cause serious damage to them and their components The left door must be closed first Opening the doors fully Push the yellow button located on the door and swing it open The check arms will automatically re engage when the doors are closed Driver Controls 60 ...

Page 61: ...e passenger doors turn the key towards the front of the vehicle To lock the all doors turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set the sliding doors cannot be opened from the inside The sliding doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each sliding door and must be set separately ...

Page 62: ...for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 33 feet 10 meters A decrease in operating range could be caused by weather conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle or other vehicles parked next to your vehicle The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle do...

Page 63: ...Your vehicle comes with two step unlocking enabled With the vehicle locked unlocking can be switched between two step and one step door unlocking by pressing and holding both the and buttons simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately four seconds and release The turn signal lamps will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle has switched to one step unlocking Repeat the proce...

Page 64: ... on the sides with the flat object 3 Remove the old battery Note Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries 4 DO NOT TAKE THE PLASTIC COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER 5 Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or the back surface of the circuit board 6 Insert the new battery The positive terminal should face upw...

Page 65: ...er operate the vehicle Note Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed during this sequence To reprogram the remote entry transmitters 1 Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked 2 Put the key in the ignition 3 Turn the key from the O off position to II on 4 Cycle eight times rapidly within 10 seconds between the O off position and II on Note The eighth turn must end in the II on position 5 The d...

Page 66: ... may be purchased from your authorized dealer The authorized dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key Note The SecuriLock passive anti theft system is not compatible with non Ford aftermarket remote start systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problem...

Page 67: ...ealership for key replacement If the indicator still flashes rapidly or glows steadily and the vehicle will not start contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the off position Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the on position with a coded key disarms the vehicle Replacement keys If y...

Page 68: ...ion to the II on position Keep the ignition in the II on position for at least one second but no more than 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition to the O off position 4 Remove the previously programmed coded key from the ignition 5 After three seconds but within 10 seconds of removing the previously programmed coded key insert the other previously programmed coded key into the ignition 6 Turn the ignitio...

Page 69: ...o out If the key was not successfully programmed it will not start your vehicle s engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off or stay on for more than three seconds If failure repeats bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new key s programmed To program additional new unprogrammed key s repeat this procedure from Step 1 for each additional key Locks and Security 6...

Page 70: ...ed 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 proper position...

Page 71: ...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 72: ...then pull the head restraint upward 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 statu...

Page 73: ...g the front manual seat WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Lift handle to move seat forward or backward Rotate the control to adjust seatback Seating and Safety Restraints 73 ...

Page 74: ... clockwise for more support Turn the lumbar support counter clockwise for less support Using the armrest if equipped Move the armrest up or down You can also move it all the way up to stow it on the side of the seatback REAR SEATS Second row adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with second row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable Seating and Safety Restraints 74 ...

Page 75: ...ad restraints consist of a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure 1 two steel stems 2 a guide sleeve adjust release button 3 and a red guide sleeve unlock remove button 4 To adjust the head restraint do the following 1 Adjust the seatback to an upright driving riding position 2 Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint 3 Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the ...

Page 76: ... position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied To remove the adjustable head restraint do the following 1 Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position 2 Simultaneously press and hold both the adjust release button and the unlock remove button then pull up on t...

Page 77: ...e head restraint to its full up position WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash head restraints must be installed properly Folding down the rear seat One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space To lower a single seatback 1 Remove the head restraint s Refer to Second row adjustable head restraints earlier in this chapter Note Place th...

Page 78: ...eat for storage 2 Pull the levers on the side of the seatback 3 Fold the seatback forward To place the seat in the tumble position 4 Pull the release straps up 5 Fold the seat forwards until the lever is automatically locked and you hear a click When raising the seatback s make sure the lever is locked and you hear the seat latch into place Seating and Safety Restraints 78 ...

Page 79: ...turning 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 1 Pull down on the locking lever 2 Fold the seat down 3 Raise the seatback 4 Install all head restraints 5 Ensure that the red indicator is in the locked position Locked Seating and Safety Restraints 79 ...

Page 80: ...s with pretensioners energy management retractors and safety belt usage sensors Driver s seat position sensor Two front crash severity sensors Front passenger sensing system Passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp Restraints Control Module RCM with impact and safing sensors Restraint system warning light and back up tone The electrical wiring for the airbags crash sensor s safety be...

Page 81: ...h severity sensors enhance the ability to detect the severity of an impact Positioned up front they provide valuable information early in the crash event on the 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 sen...

Page 82: ...necessary replacement of the airbag s after a collision When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has turned off the passenger s frontal airbag the pass airbag off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is off See Front passenger sensing system in the Airbag supplemental restraints SRS section of this chapter Front safety belt...

Page 83: ...ints crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt buckle sensors front passenger sensing system and the driver seat position sensor In addition the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The warning light will either flash or stay lit The warning light will not illuminate immed...

Page 84: ...on is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt WARNING Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside...

Page 85: ...hicle are combination lap and shoulder belts All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have three types of locking modes described below Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehic...

Page 86: ...eat whenever possible Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the ...

Page 87: ... outboard passenger seating positions The safety belt pretensioner tightens the safety belts firmly against the occupant s body at the start of the crash WARNING The driver and front passenger safety belt system including retractors buckles and height adjusters must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags side airbags and safety belt preten...

Page 88: ...me 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 additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chi...

Page 89: ...assenger s safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle has reached at least 6 mph 10 km h and 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The Belt Minder威 feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 16 seconds repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...eature Read Steps 1 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation activation programming procedure The Belt Minder威 feature can be deactivated activated by performing the following procedure Before following the procedure make sure that The parking brake is set The gearshift is in P Park The ignition is off The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled WARNING While the design a...

Page 92: ...unbuckled state This will disable the Belt Minder威 feature if it is currently enabled or enable the Belt Minder威 feature if it is currently disabled As confirmation the safety belt warning light will flash three times AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain ...

Page 93: ...ploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries To properly position yourself away from the airbag Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position WARNING Do not put anything on or over the air bag module Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cau...

Page 94: ... a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat 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 a longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the airbag sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation Th...

Page 95: ... extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control The SRS consists of driver and passenger airbag modules which include the inflators and airbags one or more impact and safing sensors a readiness light and tone a diagnostic module and the electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module m...

Page 96: ...urer s instructions the system determines that a small child is present in a forward facing child restraint that is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat a front passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time a child or a small person occupies the front passenger seat The front passenger sen...

Page 97: ...ystem 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 front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger frontal airbag may inflate the indicator will be unlit and stay unlit If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger s seat but the passenge...

Page 98: ...ce 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 99: ...ing or pulling on the seat Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injur...

Page 100: ...t 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 take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact the Ford Cu...

Page 101: ...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 102: ...ision 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 front passenger sensing system will turn off the passenger seat side airbag if the seat is empty unless for some reason the safety belt is properly buckled The airbag was designed to inflate between the door p...

Page 103: ...nance of the side airbag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light as for front airbag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and or light are rep...

Page 104: ...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 105: ... 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 106: ...child seat Up to 48 lb 21 kg X X X Forward facing child seat Over 48 lb 21 kg X X WARNING Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active air bag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the vehicle seat all the way back When possible all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seatin...

Page 107: ...se pillows books or towels to boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision WARNING Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat These objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop which may increase the risk of serious injury WARNING Never place or allow a child to place the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind ...

Page 108: ...elt positioning boosters vary and may be designed to fit children of different heights ages and weights Children who are too large for child safety seats or belt positioning boosters as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer should always properly wear safety belts SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the c...

Page 109: ...it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button to help prevent accidental unbuckling Place vehicle seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to step 5 below This vehicle does not require the use of a loc...

Page 110: ...he shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together 3 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted Seating and Safety Restraints 110 ...

Page 111: ...ts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode you should not be able to pull more belt out If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 8 Remove remaining slack from the belt Force the seat down with extra weight e g by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling u...

Page 112: ...n attachments The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points two 2 lower anchors located where the vehicle seat back and seat cushion meet called the seat bight and one 1 top tether anchor located behind that seating position LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions i...

Page 113: ...ng enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death WARNING Depending on where you secure a child restraint and depending on the child restraint design you may block access 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...

Page 114: ...ations for attaching child safety restraints for children in this chapter Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Many forward facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats Contact the manufacturer of yo...

Page 115: ... Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors Front passenger seating position The tether can be attached directly to the rear of the front seat 1 Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts 2 Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown Second row center seating position The tether can be attached directly to the rear of t...

Page 116: ...ve the head restraint refer to Second row adjustable head restraints earlier in this chapter Note Place the head restraint underneath the back of the front seat for storage 2 Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position On five passenger vehicles anchors are located on the passenger side and driver side upper rear door frame area close to the roof Seating and Safety Restraints 116 ...

Page 117: ...restraint system is equipped with a tether strap and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use Ford also recommends its use Child booster seats The belt positioning booster booster seat is used to improve the fit of the vehicle safety belt Children outgrow a typical 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 you...

Page 118: ...in the same seating position may help provide a good shoulder belt fit When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap shoulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they reach a height of at least 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall around age eight to age twelve and bet...

Page 119: ...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 120: ...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 121: ... 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 122: ...eath from a rollover or other crash you must Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers Drive at safe speeds for the conditions Keep tires properly inflated 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 b...

Page 123: ... hung up or damaging underbody components All other things held equal a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase Narrower to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces particularly in off road use As a result of the above dimensional differences SUV s and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater...

Page 124: ...ment of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the g...

Page 125: ...perly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Equipment tire ...

Page 126: ...he vehicle Rim The metal support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat Every day before you drive check your tires If one looks lower than the others use a tire gauge to che...

Page 127: ...ssure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure ...

Page 128: ...d Dissimilar spare tires see the Dissimilar spare tire wheel information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak 7 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cut...

Page 129: ...idewalls for damage such as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended WARNING Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions...

Page 130: ...ect requires a recall Tire Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found o...

Page 131: ...s inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels are not...

Page 132: ...and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignment Have an...

Page 133: ...or appearance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place s...

Page 134: ...of height to width 4 R Indicates a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your Owner s Guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You ma...

Page 135: ...ize code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall 9 M S or M S Mud and Snow ...

Page 136: ...re 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 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Indicates the tire manufacturers maximum permissible pressure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is no...

Page 137: ...for service on light trucks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maxi...

Page 138: ...he 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 the new wheel diameter Location of the tire label ...

Page 139: ...ur vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as lo...

Page 140: ...s in this chapter Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle The Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is significantly low Once the light is illuminated your tires are under inflated and need to be inflated to the manufacturer s...

Page 141: ...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 142: ... h for the light to turn OFF after you have filled your tires to the recommended 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...

Page 143: ...eed to be rotated to provide consistent performance and maximum tire life the Tire Pressure Monitoring System needs to know when the tires are rotated to determine which set of tires are on the front and which are on the rear With this information the system can detect and properly warn of low tire pressures TPMS reset tips To reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle the TPMS reset ...

Page 144: ...ain the TPMS sensors in the tires using the following TPMS reset sequence starting with the left front tire in the following clockwise order Left front Driver s side front tire Right front Passenger s side front tire Right rear Passenger s side rear tire Left rear Driver s side rear tire 6 Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left front tire Decrease the air pressure until the horn soun...

Page 145: ...d by Ford Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death Additionally the use of non recommended tires and wheels could cause steering suspension axle or transfer case power transfer unit failure The original equipment tires on your v...

Page 146: ...our vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door vehicles exported outside 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 ...

Page 147: ...es all weight added to the Base Curb Weight including cargo and optional equipment 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 147 ...

Page 148: ...tal load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR 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 Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The GVW must nev...

Page 149: ...its 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 WARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label Tires Wheels and Loading 149 ...

Page 150: ... and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lb In metric units 635 340 5 x 68 295 kg 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Ano...

Page 151: ...ume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver s door Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING For important information regarding safe operation of this type of...

Page 152: ...fumes from entering the vehicle Refer to the Climate controls chapter for more information Front Wheel Drive FWD vehicles with automatic transmissions Do not tow the vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly with the transmission in N neutral or with all four 4 wheels off the ground on a car hauling trailer In cas...

Page 153: ...ulse electrical field strength 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 exha...

Page 154: ... the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter 2 Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off Make sure the parking brake is set Make sure the gear...

Page 155: ...at any time by turning the key to the off position 3 After idling for a few seconds release the parking brake apply the brake shift into gear and drive Note If the engine does not start on the first try turn the key to the O 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 flo...

Page 156: ...shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Prior to using the engine block heater follow these recommendations for proper and safe operation For your safety use an outdoor extension cord that is product certified by Underwriter s Laboratory UL or Canadian Standards Association CSA Use only an extension cord that can be used outdoors in cold temp...

Page 157: ...p to be sure it s in good working order How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use To clean them use a dry cloth Depending on the type of factory installed equipment your engine block heater will use 4 to 1 0 kilowatt hours of energy per hour of use Your factory installed block heater system does not have a thermostat however maximum temperatu...

Page 158: ...rd braking is required apply continuous force on the brake pedal do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle s stopping distance The ABS will be activated immediately allowing 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...

Page 159: ...To release press and hold the button 2 pull the handle up slightly then push the handle down WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park WARNING If the parking brake is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated the brakes may not be working properly See your authorized dealer as soon as possible P BRAKE Driving 159 ...

Page 160: ...icle 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 ability to control the...

Page 161: ...t occurs that activates AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 you may experience the following A slight deceleration of the vehicle The sliding car indicator light will flash A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake the brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces You may also hear a whoosh of air from un...

Page 162: ...ls individually and if necessary reducing engine power if the system detects that the vehicle is about to skid or slide laterally During Electronic Stability Control events the sliding car icon in the instrument cluster will flash Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the Electronic Stability Control system which include but are not limited to Taking a turn too fast Maneuvering quickly to...

Page 163: ...heck for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering pump fluid level Check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on the reservoir as this may result in leaks from the reserv...

Page 164: ...d vehicles with a higher center of gravity may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions such as driving at slower speeds avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance when driving a heavily loaded vehicle Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss o...

Page 165: ...lized if changes in vehicle speed are called for Avoid abrupt steering acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or personal injury Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel In the event of an emergency stop avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements WA...

Page 166: ...still requires following the steps in the Preparing to start your vehicle section 6 To drive with the brake pedal still pressed release the parking brake and shift to D Drive or R Reverse If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brakelamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emer...

Page 167: ...smission 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 front wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Start the engine Press the brake pedal Press the shifter button and move the gearshift lever into the desired g...

Page 168: ... Examples heavy city traffic where continuous shifting in and out of overdrive occurs hilly terrain heavy loads and when engine braking is required O D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated To return to O D overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated O D overdrive is automatically returned each time the key is ...

Page 169: ...stand the limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in this section Reverse sensing is only an aid for some generally large and fixed objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS this may include reduced performance or a false activation WARNING To help avoid personal injury always use caution when in reve...

Page 170: ...RSS sensors located on the rear bumper fascia free from snow ice and large accumulations of dirt do not clean the sensors with sharp objects If the sensors are covered it will affect the accuracy of the RSS If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper fascia leaving it misaligned or bent the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms DRIVING THROU...

Page 171: ...hicle may stall Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage Once through the water always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes Driving 171 ...

Page 172: ...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 173: ...1 800 665 2006 Motorhome customers in the U S and Canada should contact 1 800 444 3311 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 origina...

Page 174: ...apparent open the glove box then push in the sides and swing the glove box down 4 Reset the switch by pushing in the reset button 5 Turn the ignition on 6 Wait a few seconds and return the key to off 7 Make another check for leaks FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check th...

Page 175: ...link cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Roadside Emergencies 175 ...

Page 176: ...wheel The fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 120 Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps DRL relay 121 Not used 122 Rear window defroster relay 123 Heater blower relay 124 Interior lamps relay 125 Windshield wipers relay 126 Rear unlock relay 130 15A Hazard flashers Roadside Emergencies 176 ...

Page 177: ...g lamps 142 15A Brake lamps 143 15A Cigar lighter Front power point 144 Not used 145 Not used 146 20A Windshield wipers Wiper switch 147 Not used 148 7 5A Recirculation Instrument cluster 149 Not used 150 Not used 151 15A Radio Bluetooth Voice command module 152 7 5A A C switch Park aid module 153 7 5A Interior lamps Battery saver 154 Not used 155 Not used 156 7 5A Right parking lamp tail lamps 15...

Page 178: ... Front power windows 167 7 5A Rear window defroster heated mirror switch 168 Not used 169 15A Second power point 170 Not used 171 Not used 172 Not used 173 Not used 174 15A Rear power point 175 7 5A Left park lamps tail lamps 176 Not used 177 Not used 178 25A Rear window defroster 179 7 5A Instrument cluster Passive anti theft system PATS Accelerator pedal sensor TPMS 180 20A Front and rear window...

Page 179: ... to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Note To remove the power distribution box cover the battery negative cable clip needs to be removed first Pull up on the clip to detach it from the battery tray 25 24 22 23 26 27 ...

Page 180: ...15A Headlamps 9 40A Passenger compartment fuse panel II 10 30A Passenger compartment fuse panel III 11 30A Start lock 12 30A Anti lock brake system ABS pump motor 13 30A Heater blower motor 14 10A PCM relay 15 20A ABS Traction control valves 16 30A Cooling fan low 17 50A Cooling fan high 18 20A Daytime Running Lamps DRL Low beam interrupt relay 19 20A Tire pressure monitor system 20 A C clutch rel...

Page 181: ...mps relay 31E Not used 31F Not used 32 Cooling fan diode 33 Fuel pump relay diode 34 Gear shifter diode 35 10A PCM ignition sensor 36 Not used Mini fuse Cartridge fuse CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not apply the brake heavily Instead gradually decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Note The tire pressu...

Page 182: ...ilar spare tire wheel then it is intended for temporary use only This means that if you need to use it you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire wheel that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged it should be replaced rather than repaired A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined a...

Page 183: ...e tire wheel do not Exceed 70 mph 113 km h Use more than one dissimilar spare tire wheel at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usage of a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at...

Page 184: ...nd turn engine off Removing the spare tire The jack and tools are located behind a cover in the sidewall at the left rear of the cargo area The retention straps and wing nut need to be removed before removing the jack 1 Open the cap in the rear of the vehicle and insert the end of the lug wrench into the guide hole 2 Turn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare tire until it rests on the g...

Page 185: ...ARNING To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and 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 movi...

Page 186: ...ip to the end of the wrench Insert the flat end between the rim and the wheel cover and carefully remove the cover 3 Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground Roadside Emergencies 186 ...

Page 187: ...ench 6 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 7 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 8 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications l...

Page 188: ... carrier ratchets or slips when the tire is raised to the maximum tightness 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 6 Check that the tire lies...

Page 189: ...l Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel Installing wheels without correct metal to metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion resulting in loss of control Note Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installati...

Page 190: ... firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to ...

Page 191: ...to the positive terminal of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery Roadside Emergencies 191 ...

Page 192: ...te Do not attach the negative cable to 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...

Page 193: ...ditional 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 Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery Roa...

Page 194: ...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 194 ...

Page 195: ...Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment the front wheels drive wheels must be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the transmission If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truc...

Page 196: ...n 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 you cannot move the gear shift lever into N Neutral Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph 56 km h Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 km R...

Page 197: ...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 198: ...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 199: ...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 200: ...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 201: ...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 202: ... 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 203: ...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 204: ...le 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 Turn the heater fan off to prevent contamination of the cabin air filter Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash of...

Page 205: ... power locks or radio speakers If necessary clean the contacts with Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 to remove any sealant Do not use any abrasives on the contact surfaces PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match your vehicle s color Take your color code printed on a sticker in the driver s door jamb to your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color Remove par...

Page 206: ...up keep the engine warmer than normal When washing Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine The high pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the 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 ...

Page 207: ...h as Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 available from your authorized dealer The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A available from your authorized dealer This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield fr...

Page 208: ...g system If a staining liquid like coffee juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces clean as follows 1 Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth 2 Wipe the surface with a damp clean white cotton cloth For more thorough cleaning use a mild soap and water solution If the spot cannot be completely cleaned by this method the area may be cleaned using a c...

Page 209: ...coln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle Each product is made from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications For best results use the f...

Page 210: ...y 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 210 ...

Page 211: ...ne Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning material such as cigarettes away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 2 Tur...

Page 212: ... to release the primary latch Then turn they key to the right to release the secondary latch Note To prevent damage to or loss of the key remove the key immediately after opening the hood and swivel the badge back 3 Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod Maintenance and Specifications 212 ...

Page 213: ...e oil filler cap 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Power distribution box 6 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7 Air filter assembly 8 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 9 Engine oil dipstick 10 Power steering fluid reservoir 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 Maintenance and Specifications 213 ...

Page 214: ...ct the use of methanol a common windshield washer antifreeze additive 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 w...

Page 215: ...urning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADES IF EQUIPPED Refer to Changing the wiper blades in this section and follow the same procedure given for checking and changing the wiper blades ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for ...

Page 216: ...gine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal range add only certified 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 normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick 4 Install the dipstick and ensure it is f...

Page 217: ... meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this chapter 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 and filter according to the appropriate schedule lis...

Page 218: ...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 219: ...formance To begin this process 1 With the vehicle at a 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 th...

Page 220: ...ible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE 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 6...

Page 221: ...t in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it is a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water When the engine is cool add the mixture to the coolant reservoir until the appropriate fill level is obt...

Page 222: ...verheating or freezing Do not use alcohol methanol brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze coolant Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine coolant For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a no...

Page 223: ... concentration refer to Checking engine coolant If the concentration is not 50 50 protection to 34 F 36 C drain some coolant and adjust the concentration It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50 50 coolant concentration Whenever coolant has been added the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle If necessary add enough 50 50 c...

Page 224: ...ry to maintain the coolant concentration above 40 NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40 Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine da...

Page 225: ...orized dealer as soon as possible to minimize engine damage When fail safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail safe mode so drive the vehicle with caution The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed operation and the engine will run rough Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage therefore 1 Pull off ...

Page 226: ...r cap excessive vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in serious personal injury WARNING Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled WARNING Gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking ...

Page 227: ...l liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism Breathing gasoline vapors or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction In sensitive individuals serious personal injury or sickness may result If fuel is splashed on the skin promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Consult a physician...

Page 228: ... 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 while it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling...

Page 229: ...le The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is not used WARNING The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or...

Page 230: ...while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting rough idle or hesitation driveability problems 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...

Page 231: ...himes in the Instrument Cluster chapter ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements dur...

Page 232: ...bly a national brand Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up Have the vehicle loading and 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 ...

Page 233: ...n traveling at 65 mph 105 km h Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce 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...

Page 234: ...mates Every new vehicle should have a sticker on the window called the Monroney Label which contains EPA 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...

Page 235: ...mediately WARNING Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle 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 f...

Page 236: ...rent continued driving with the service engine soon indicator on can result in increased emissions lower fuel economy reduced engine and transmission smoothness and lead to more costly repairs Readiness for 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 ...

Page 237: ... sit for at least eight hours without starting the engine Then start the engine and complete the above driving cycle The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature Once started do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete If the vehicle is still not ready for I M testing the above driving cycle will have to be repeated POWER STEERING FLUID Check the fluid Refer...

Page 238: ...es 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 Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed To obtain an accurate fluid check drive the vehicle until it is warmed up approximately 20 miles 30 km If your vehicle has been op...

Page 239: ...rating temperatures 120 F 140 F 50 C 60 C on a level surface The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles 30 km of driving The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature 120 F 140 F 50 C 60 C High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause s...

Page 240: ...ppropriate 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 element 1 Releas...

Page 241: ...ment 9T16 9601 AA Oil filter FL 9101 Battery BXT 96 R Spark plugs 2 1 Only use the specified replacement oil filter The use of a non specified oil filter can result in engine damage 2 For spark plug replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material an...

Page 242: ...SB M1C93 B Lock cylinder Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Automatic transmission fluid 7 1 quarts 6 7L 1 Motorcraft MERCON威 LV ATF 2 XT 10 QLV MERCON威 LV Engine oil 4 5 quarts 4 3L 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 ...

Page 243: ...ne Coolant Canada 4 VC 3 B US CVC 3 B Canada WSS M97B44 D Cooling system stop leak pellets Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC 6 WSS M99B37 B6 Power steering fluid Fill to between MIN and MAX lines on reservoir Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF XT 5 QM MERCON威 V Windshield washer fluid Top off as needed Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A WSB M8B16 A2 Maintenance and Specifi...

Page 244: ...uid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick s normal operating range 2 Automatic transmissions that require MERCON威 LV should only use MERCON威 LV fluid Refer to scheduled maintenance to determine the correct service interval Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 3 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory Engine oil need ...

Page 245: ...DATA Engine 2 0L I4 engine Cubic inches 121 Required fuel 87 octane Firing order 1 3 4 2 Ignition system C O P Compression ratio 10 0 1 Spark plug gap 051 inch 002 1 3 mm 05 Maintenance and Specifications 245 ...

Page 246: ...ions require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Maintenance and Specifications 246 ...

Page 247: ...identification number The Vehicle Identification Number VIN contains the following information 1 World manufacturer identifier 2 Brake system Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Restraint Devices and their location 3 Make vehicle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Maintenance and Specifications 247 ...

Page 248: ...S You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code Four speed automatic 4F27E D2 Maintenance and Specifications 248 ...

Page 249: ...nty period as well as any component damaged 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 The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories Not all acces...

Page 250: ...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 interference with other vehicle fun...

Page 251: ...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 252: ...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 253: ...Ford Extended Service Plan 253 ...

Page 254: ...ll capacities 242 Auxiliary input jack Line in 23 Auxiliary power point 52 Axle refill capacities 242 B Battery 218 acid treating emergencies 218 jumping a disabled battery 190 maintenance free 218 replacement specifications 241 servicing 218 Belt Minder威 88 Bluetooth system 25 Booster seats 118 Brakes 157 anti lock 158 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 158 fluid checking and adding 238 flu...

Page 255: ... Ordering additional owner s literature 202 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 201 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 38 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 238 engine oil 215 Doors central unlocking 61 Driving under special conditions through water 170 E Emergencies roadside jump starting 190 Emission control system 234 Engine 245 246 cleaning 206 coolant 220 fail safe cooling 224 idle ...

Page 256: ...formation relating to automotive fuels 226 Fuel pump shut off switch 174 Fuses 174 G Gas cap see Fuel cap 228 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 231 Gauges 17 H Hazard flashers 173 Headlamps 38 aiming 39 40 bulb specifications 42 daytime running lights 38 flash to pass 39 high beam 39 replacing bulbs 44 turning on and off 38 Heating heating and air conditioning system 35 Hood 212 I Ignition 153 245 246 ...

Page 257: ...0 Oil see Engine oil 215 P Parking brake 159 Parts see Motorcraft parts 241 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor 81 Power distribution box see Fuses 179 Power mirrors 54 Power point 52 Power steering 163 fluid checking and adding 237 fluid refill capacity 242 fluid specifications 242 Power Windows 53 Preparing to drive your vehicle 164 R Radio 20 21 Recommendations for attaching safety restrai...

Page 258: ...control 55 Starting your vehicle 153 155 jump starting 190 Steering wheel controls 57 tilting 51 T Tilt steering wheel 51 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Tires Wheels and Loading 138 Tires 124 125 181 alignment 132 care 128 changing 181 185 checking the pressure 128 inflating 126 label 138 replacing 130 rotating 132 safety practices 131 sidewall information 133 snow tires and chains 145 spare...

Page 259: ...ating your vehicle 156 W Warning lights see Lights 12 Washer fluid 214 Water Driving through 170 Windows power 53 rear wiper washer 50 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid 214 operation 50 replacing wiper blades 215 Wrecker towing 195 Index 259 ...

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