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Roadside emergencies

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Summary of Contents for 1999 Navigator

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Page 2: ...e 154 Capacities and specifications 198 Customer assistance 205 Reporting safety defects 217 Index 218 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 Copyright r 1998 Ford Motor Company Con...

Page 3: ...ates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others your vehicle and its equipment BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking in rules for your vehicle ...

Page 4: ...ehicle as an ambulance Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation package Notice to owners of utility type vehicles Before you drive your vehicle please read this Owner s Guide carefully Your vehicle is not a passenger car As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident Be sure to read Driving off road...

Page 5: ...T 3 4 5 6 CHECK SUSP ABS LOW FUEL DOOR AJAR BRAKE FUEL RESET CHECK ENGINE LOW RANGE 4 X 4 NAVIGATOR HOOD Driver side air bag pg 93 Hood release pg 154 Speed control pg 48 Parking brake release pg 111 Instrument panel dimmer switch pg 17 Rear window defroster control pg 18 Headlamp control pg 16 Turn signal and wiper washer control pg 54 Instrument cluster pg 6 Gearshift includes overdrive button p...

Page 6: ...1 2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6 ST FM 1 OUTSIDE TEMP OFF AUTOMATIC MAX A C VENT PNL FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF HI LO 4H 2H A4WD 4L OVERDRIVE OFF Clock pg 19 Electronic sound system pg 20 Climate control system pg 38 Auxiliary power point pg 18 Radio controls pg 20 Climate controls pg 18 4WD control pg 18 Instrumentation 5 ...

Page 7: ...d Diagnostics System OBD II This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb If it comes on after the engine is sta...

Page 8: ...Soon light should turn off A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city highway driving No additional vehicle service is required If the Service Engine Soon light remains on have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity Light is blinking Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter You should drive in a moderate fashion avoid h...

Page 9: ...e system should be inspected immediately Anti lock brake system ABS Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off If the light remains on continues to flash or fails to illuminate have the system serviced immediately With the ABS light on the anti lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also r...

Page 10: ...es when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly requiring electrical system service Oil pressure Engine coolant This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and the engine coolant temperature is very high engine oil pressure is low The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attenti...

Page 11: ...ion Illuminates momentarily when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is OFF The light also illuminates when the air suspension system requires servicing For information on the air suspension system refer to the Driving chapter Low washer fluid Illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and when the windshield washer fluid is low Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in...

Page 12: ...driver s door is opened GAUGES Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank when the key is in the ON position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled When the gauge first indicates empty there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank When refueling the vehicle from emp...

Page 13: ... overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant not the coolant level If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will no...

Page 14: ...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 Battery voltage gauge This gauge shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range as indicated have the vehicle s electrical system checked as soon as possib...

Page 15: ...ified technician TRIP COMPUTER The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through a constant monitor of vehicle systems You may select display features on the trip computer for a display of status The appearance of your vehicle s trip computer may differ depending on your vehicle s option package but the functions are the same The trip computer only works when the ignition is ...

Page 16: ...d while parked on an incline if less than 27 liters 6 gallons of fuel is added to the fuel tank The fuel range function will flash for 5 seconds when you have approximately the following distance you can drive before the fuel tank is empty 80 km 50 miles 40 km 25 miles 16 km 10 miles Average fuel economy The display will indicate the vehicle s average fuel economy in liters 100 km or miles gallon ...

Page 17: ...adlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Light DRL System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision Foglamp control if equipped The headlamp control also operates the foglamps The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamp ...

Page 18: ...he control up The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control upward To turn autolamps off rotate the control down until it clicks Foglamps are not controlled by the autolamps In order to turn on the foglamps you must turn the lamp switch to the position and pull toward you for fog POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS IF EQUIPPED Press and hol...

Page 19: ...N position to operate the rear window defroster The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position To manually turn off the defroster before ten minutes have passed push the control again 4WD CONTROL IF EQUIPPED This control operates the 4WD Refer to the Driving chapter for more information AUXILIARY POWER POINT The auxiliary power point is lo...

Page 20: ...ary power point is located on the left rear side of the console behind the driver seat The power point is accessible from the rear seats CLOCK Press H to set the hour Press M to set the minute Controls and features 19 ...

Page 21: ... Stereo Cassette CD Changer Compatible SCAN VOL PUSH ON REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1 2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFF 6 AUTO TUNE SEEK SEL BAL FADE MUTE FM AM EJ BASS TREB CD TAPE RDS SEEK MUTE TUNE SCAN AUTO VOL PUSH ON BASS TREB BAL FADE SEL CD TAPE RDS EJ AM FM REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1 2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFF 6 DSP Controls and features 20 ...

Page 22: ...ion is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on Speed sensitive volume if equipped With this feature radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3 Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume o...

Page 23: ...elect in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode if equipped Tune adjust in radio mode Press to move to the next frequency down the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly Press to move to the next frequency up the band whether or not a listenabl...

Page 24: ...uency band Seek function in tape mode Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape or return to the beginning of the current selection Press to listen to the next selection on the tape Seek function for CD changer Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press the CD changer will replay that selection from th...

Page 25: ...To stop on a particular selection press the control again Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations six in FM1 and six in FM2 Setting memory preset stations 1 Select the frequency band with the AM FM select control 2 Select a station Refer to Tune adjust or Seek ...

Page 26: ...ns press the control again Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s bass output Press the BASS control Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of bass Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s treble output Press the TREB control Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount...

Page 27: ...e CD control The first track of the disc will begin playing After that CD play will begin where it stopped last Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes In tape mode radio play will continue until rewind is stopped with the TAPE control or the beginning of the tape is reached In CD mode pressing the REW control for less than three seconds results in slow rewind Pressing the control for...

Page 28: ...tivate and deactivate Dolbyt noise reduction The noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Compression feature Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust The effect of the feature varies with the music content Shuffle ...

Page 29: ...o use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired Press and hold the control for five seconds to turn the feature on or off Press the control to scroll through the following selections Traffic Press the RDS control until TRAFFIC is displayed Use the SEL control to select ON or OFF With the feature on use the SEEK or SCAN control to find a radio station broadcasting a traffic ...

Page 30: ... or NONE RDS clock feature Refer to Setting the clock for information Mute mode Press the control to mute the playing media Press the control again to return to the playing media Digital signal processing if equipped The digital signal processing DSP feature allows you to change the signal mode to suit your listening tastes RDS DSP SEL MUTE RDS DSP Controls and features 29 ...

Page 31: ...ollowing signal modes can be selected JAZZ CLUB jazz club with clearly reflected sounds HALL rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000 CHURCH church with a high vault STADIUM outdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000 NEWS voice only type of sound with a limited audio band Press the DSP control until one of the following appears ALL SEATS DRIVER SEAT REAR SEATS Use the SELECT control t...

Page 32: ... radio tape CD or CD changer if equipped To turn on the rear seat controls press the memory preset controls 3 and 5 at the same time The will appear in the display Pressing 3 and 5 at the same time again will turn the rear seat controls off If there is a discrepancy between the rear seat and the front audio controls such as both trying to listen to the same playing media the front audio system wil...

Page 33: ...radio setting unless the speakers are turned off Refer to Turning speakers on and off Turning the speakers on and off Press to turn all speakers on or off Using headphones Plug a 3 5 mm headphone not included into the jack Press the speaker on off control to operate the headphones VOLUME MODE SEEK MEMORY VOLUME MODE SEEK MEMORY VOLUME MODE SEEK MEMORY Controls and features 32 ...

Page 34: ...rol successively to allow rear seat passengers to scroll through the 6 memory presets in AM FM1 or FM2 Push the MEMORY control in CD changer mode if equipped to advance to the next disc Seek function In radio mode press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band In radio mode press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band In tape mode use the SEEK function to acce...

Page 35: ... changer if equipped Your CD changer is located in the center console 1 Slide the door to access the CD changer magazine 2 Press to eject the magazine 3 Turn the magazine A over 4 Using the disc holder release knob C pull the disc holder B out of the magazine A B C Controls and features 34 ...

Page 36: ...wards 6 Press in on the disc holder until it locks securely into the magazine If the disc holders are not fully locked into the magazine the unit will not operate Ensure that the disc holder is evenly inserted and at the same level as the magazine A The unit will not operate if the disc holder is not inserted at the same level B Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer The maga...

Page 37: ...r defective The player s internal temperature is above 60 C 140 F Allow the player to cool down before operating A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is inserted Cleaning compact discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing If necessary clean discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge Do not use circular motion CD and CD c...

Page 38: ...t all frequencies are used in a given area Radio reception factors Three factors can affect radio reception Distance strength The further an FM signal travels the weaker it is The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km 24 miles This range can be affected by signal modulation Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength volume relative to o...

Page 39: ... of the override controls the fan speed control or steering wheel controls Turning the EATC on Press AUTOMATIC any of the override controls or the fan speed control The EATC will only operate when the ignition is in the ON position Turning the EATC off Press OFF The Outside Temperature function will continue to operate until the ignition is turned off Automatic operation Press AUTOMATIC and select...

Page 40: ...flow locations and the fan control allows you to adjust fan speed as necessary Temperature selection The display window indicates the selected temperature function AUTO or one of the override controls and manual control of fan speed if automatic fan speed is not desired To control the temperature select any temperature between 18 C 65 F and 29 C 85 F by pressing the blue cooler or red warmer butto...

Page 41: ... manual fan operation To return to automatic fan operation press AUTOMATIC Manual override controls The override controls are located at the bottom of the EATC and allow you to determine where airflow is directed To return to full automatic control press AUTOMATIC The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except FLOOR and VENT It will also operate only when required when AUTOMATIC ...

Page 42: ...vided in this mode The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection For added customer comfort the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers FLOOR Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts However the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature because the air co...

Page 43: ... be displayed for four seconds after it is changed then the outside temperature will return to the window along with the override selection The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not moving The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station lo...

Page 44: ...r the defroster outlets These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield Also avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system Rear console climate controls if equipped Depending on the equipment package of your vehicle the rear c...

Page 45: ...ed control to the desired position Select for air to flow through these vents Select for air to flow through these vents VOLUME MODE SEEK MEMORY SEEK VOLUME BAND MEMORY SEEK VOLUME BAND MEMORY Controls and features 44 ...

Page 46: ...passengers to control the temperature in the rear of the vehicle through a second control panel above the second row In order for the auxiliary A C heater controls to function the driver s auxiliary A C heater control must be set to REAR The instrument panel climate controls must be on in order for the auxiliary A C heater to operate WARM PANEL FLOOR COOL REAR OFF HI VENT PNL FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF...

Page 47: ...rd row vents Turn the fan speed control knob to the desired speed Turn the temperature control to the desired temperature You can get warm or cool air through either the overhead registers or floor vent by turning the auxiliary mode selector Far left for airflow to the overhead registers Far right for airflow to the rear floor vent Anywhere between PANEL and FLOOR to vary airflow between the outle...

Page 48: ...d allows key removal 3 OFF shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel 4 ON all electrical circuits operational Warning lights illuminated Key position when driving 5 START cranks the engine Release the key as soon as the engine starts TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal 3 1 2 5 4 Controls and feat...

Page 49: ...ot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km h 30 mph Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Do not shift the gearshift lever into N Neutral with the speed control on Controls and features 48 ...

Page 50: ...peed control to operate the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km h 30 mph If you drive up or down a steep hill your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed This is normal Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill If your vehicle speed is faster than the set Controls and feature...

Page 51: ...ing slippery or unpaved To set a higher set speed Press and hold SET SET ACC SET ACCEL Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or Press and release SET SET ACC SET ACCEL Each press will increase the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 mph or Accelerate with your accelerator pedal When the desired vehicle speed is reached press and release SET SET ACC SET ACCEL You can accelerate with the...

Page 52: ...e the control when the desired speed is reached or Press and release CST COAST Each press will decrease the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 mph or Depress the brake pedal When the desired vehicle speed is reached press SET SET ACC SET ACCEL Controls and features 51 ...

Page 53: ...ngage speed control Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed Controls and features 52 ...

Page 54: ... must be faster than 48 km h 30 mph TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control toward you to move the steering wheel up or down Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position then release the control Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving Controls and features 53 ...

Page 55: ...rol on the end of the stalk to activate washer Push and hold for a longer wash cycle The washer will automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use Rear window wiper washer controls For rear wiper operation rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position Select INT 2 One second interval rear wiper INT 1 Ten second interval rear wiper OFF Rear wiper and washer of...

Page 56: ...smission Control Switch TCS located on the end of the gearshift lever The Transmission Control Indicator Light TCIL the word OFF will illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever The transmission will operate in gears one through three To return to normal overdrive mode press the Transmission Control Switch again The TCIL the word OFF will no longer be illuminated When you shut off and re start yo...

Page 57: ...rom memory Press BAND MODE to select AM FM1 FM2 TAPE or CD if equipped Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume Climate control features Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature Press FAN up or down to adjust fan speed OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle s overhead console will vary according to your option package NEXT MODE Controls and features 56 ...

Page 58: ...ge door opener if equipped The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers Place Velcroy hook onto back side of aftermarket transmitter opposite of actuator control Place transmitter into storage compartment control down Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the storage bin door as needed Press the storage compartment door to activ...

Page 59: ...umentation chapter Electronic compass if equipped The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings bridges power lines and powerful broadcast antennas Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in n...

Page 60: ...le underneath the compass module and gently press the switch for 1 to 2 seconds until ZONE and the current zone setting is displayed on the trip computer 5 Release the switch then slowly press down again Press the switch repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the trip computer 6 To exit the zone setting mode release pressure from the switch for great...

Page 61: ... less than 5 km h 3 mph until the CAL indicator turns off This will take three to five circles to complete calibration 7 The compass is now calibrated Power quarter rear windows if equipped Press the portion of the VENT control to open the power rear quarter windows Press the portion of the VENT control to close the power rear quarter windows AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRRORS Your vehicle is equ...

Page 62: ...ice This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors entry gates security systems entry door locks and home or office lighting When programming your HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver to a garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage Do not use the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver with a...

Page 63: ...omeLinkt button Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed 4 The red light will flash slowly and then rapidly Release both buttons when the red light flashes rapidly 5 Follow steps 2 through 4 to program the remaining two buttons If you do not successfully program the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver after repeated attempts refer to Rolling code programing which follows or call toll...

Page 64: ...tured after 1996 may be determined by the following Reference the device owner s manual for verification The hand held transmitter appears to program the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver but does not activate the device Press and hold the trained HomeLinkt button The device has the rolling code feature if the indicator light flashes rapidly and then turns solid after 2 seconds After completing the ...

Page 65: ...until the red light begins to flash 2 Release both buttons Reprogramming a single HomeLinkT button To program a device to HomeLinkt using a HomeLinkt button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLinkt button Do NOT release until step 4 has been completed 2 When the indicator light begins to flash slowly after 20 seconds position the hand held transmitter 5 14 cm 2 ...

Page 66: ...s Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open One touch down Press AUTO completely down and release quickly The window will open fully Depress again to stop window operation AUTO AUTO AUTO Controls and features 65 ...

Page 67: ...n or until any door is opened POWER DOOR LOCKS Press U to unlock all doors and L to lock all doors CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door Setting the lock for one do...

Page 68: ...ou wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place Heated outside mirrors Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors MIRRORS L R M...

Page 69: ...ment cupholders coin holder slots tissue box holder compact disc changer if equipped cellular phone if equipped Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a collision Cellular phone Refer to the Cellular phone guide for instructions on operation Rear center console features if equipped The rear center console incorporates the following features utility compartment cupholder...

Page 70: ...in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling If the liftgate glass is raised and the liftgate is also opened both liftgate and glass could be damaged against a low ceiling Do not leave the liftgate or liftgate glass open while driving Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle Make sure that the liftgate ...

Page 71: ...t systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection Large metallic objects or devices such as the Mobil Speedpassy on the same key ring as your SecuriLocky key may cause vehicle starting problems These objects and devices cannot damage the SecuriLocky key but can cause a momentary problem if they are too close to the key when starting the engine...

Page 72: ...e the spare SecuriLocky key s programmed Procedure to program spare SecuriLockY keys to your vehicle New SecuriLocky keys must have the correct mechanical key cut for your vehicle Conventional non SecuriLocky keys cannot be programmed to your vehicle You will need to have two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys and the new unprogrammed SecuriLocky key readily accessible for timely implementatio...

Page 73: ...ine The theft indicator will flash on and off Wait at least one minute and then repeat the procedure from step 1 If failure repeats bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare SecuriLocky key s programmed REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to unlock the vehicle doors without a key lock all the vehicle doors without a key activate th...

Page 74: ...e the alarm press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or RUN This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications no...

Page 75: ...se the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lost or you would like to purchase additional transmitters for your vehicle up to four may be programmed take all your vehicle s transmitters to your dealer for reprogramming It will be necessary for...

Page 76: ...t is illuminated press control 1 To program position two repeat the previous procedure using control 2 To program position three repeat the previous procedure but press controls 1 and 2 simultaneously The memory feature also allows you to recall previously stored positions with your remote transmitter s Up to three remote transmitters can be activated to utilize the memory recall positions Press t...

Page 77: ...ted or three times two short and one long chirp if the memory feature was activated 7 Turn ignition to OFF The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete Autolock if equipped This feature automatically locks all doors when all vehicle doors liftgate and liftgate window are closed the ignition is in the RUN position you shift into or through R Reverse the brake pedal is released Relo...

Page 78: ...conds 1 Turn the ignition key to RUN 2 Press the power door unlock control three times 3 Turn the ignition key from RUN to OFF 4 Press the power door unlock control three times 5 Turn the ignition back to RUN The horn will chirp 6 Press the unlock control then press the lock control The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autolock was activated...

Page 79: ... head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints The head restraints can be moved up and down Push control to lower head restraint Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle to increase firmness Turn the lumbar support control toward...

Page 80: ...oid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion Press the control to move the seat forward backward up or down Seating and safety restraints 79 ...

Page 81: ...s procedure using control 2 To program position three repeat the previous procedure but press controls 1 and 2 simultaneously A position can only be set or recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park or Neutral A memory seat position may be programmed at any time The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control To program the memory se...

Page 82: ... head restraints Push or pull the head rests to the desired position Rear folding bench seat if equipped Folding down the rear seats Ensure that the headrest is in the down position and no objects such as books purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before folding them down Move front passenger seat forward so that the second row seat head rest clears the front seat...

Page 83: ... may be readjusted Returning the seat to upright Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor whether the seat is occupied or empty If not latched the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop 1 Rotate the closeout panel onto the seatback and press the black control adjacent to the green control to lock 2 Locate and lift the handle marked A 3 Pull on the seatback while lifting the handle to lift th...

Page 84: ...ation on the proper operation of the safety restraints refer to Safety Restraints in this chapter The third row seat may be removed from the vehicle for additional cargo space Accessing the third row seat Your vehicle is equipped with an easy entry second row seat feature which allows ready access to the third row seat You may enter the third row seat through the passenger side rear door if your v...

Page 85: ...eatback down onto the cushion 3 Locate and lift the lever marked 2 while rotating the seat toward the front row seat 4 After entering the seat reverse this procedure ensure that the latch tub and surrounding areas are clear Removing the third row seat From the rear of the vehicle with the liftgate open 1 Disengage the lap shoulder belt from the floor by inserting a key or small screwdriver through...

Page 86: ...n 4 Lift the seat release bar located at the center of the seat near the floor to release the floor latches 5 While pulling up on the release bar lift the seat up and out of the floor tubs and roll seat rearward 6 With assistance lift the seat out of the vehicle Installing the third row seat Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor whether the seat is occupied or empty If not latched the seat ma...

Page 87: ...rs around each pin and lower the seat When the rear of the seat is 10 13 cm 4 5 in above the rear pins let the seat drop This will ensure that the seat will properly latch into the floor 3 Locate the seat belt anchor tongue in the plastic housing on the floor 4 Disconnect the detachable anchor from its stowage location and connect it to the anchor tongue making sure that the label on the detachabl...

Page 88: ...your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly 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 Ne...

Page 89: ...turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of 8 km h 5 mph or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety bel...

Page 90: ...hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically Seating and ...

Page 91: ...l it fits snugly across the hips Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use Front and second row safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver front passenger and second row passengers Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To lower the shoulder belt height push the button and slide the height cont...

Page 92: ... if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts Conditions of operation If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled befor...

Page 93: ...ord recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly they do not need to be replaced Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is ...

Page 94: ...y and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when air bag SRS is provided Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always use appropriate child restraints NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 ...

Page 95: ...Restraint System or its fuses See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Children and air bags For additional important safety information read all information on safety restraints in this guide Children must always be properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Failure to follow thes...

Page 96: ...opellant This may consist of cornstarch talcum powder to lubricate the bag or sodium compounds e g baking soda that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes but none of the residue is toxic While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries it may also cause minor burns abrasions swe...

Page 97: ...light the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following ...

Page 98: ...r hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use When possible place children in the rear seat of your vehicle Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions t...

Page 99: ...if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child s face or neck or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both thighs or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of the seat cushion You may wish to discuss the special needs of your child with your pediatrician SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child saf...

Page 100: ...uckling Place seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to Automatic locking mode passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions if equipped Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage For more information on top tet...

Page 101: ...lder belt An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move seat all the way back Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together Seating and safety restraints 100 ...

Page 102: ...ection the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard 6 Allow the belt to retract The belt will click as it retracts to ind...

Page 103: ... two through nine Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Attaching safety seats with tether straps Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information ...

Page 104: ...ncluding instructions may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Tether anchor brackets may also be installed to the floor behind the second row seats Tighten the anchor according to specifications Otherwise the safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Seating and safety restraints 103 ...

Page 105: ...ent and exhaust system which can start a fire Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas Exhaust fumes can be toxic Always open the garage door before you start the engine See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exh...

Page 106: ...the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off 3 Make sure the parking brake is set 4 Make sure the gearshift is in P Park 5 Turn the key to 4 ON without turning the key to 5 START BRAKE HOOD 1 2 3 4 5 Starting 105 ...

Page 107: ...y to OFF wait ten seconds and try again 3 If the temperature is below 12 C 10 F and the engine does not start in fifteen seconds on the first try turn the key OFF and wait ten seconds and try again If the engine does not start in two attempts depress the accelerator and start the engine while holding the accelerator down to the floor Release the accelerator when the engine starts 4 After idling fo...

Page 108: ...ngrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes These fumes are harmfu...

Page 109: ... is stopped in an open area for long periods of time open the windows at least 2 5 cm one inch Adjust the heating or air conditioning if equipped to bring in fresh air Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow leaves and other debris Starting 108 ...

Page 110: ...a noise from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel bumps wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle s anti lock brake system The ABS performs a self check at 17 km h 10 mph after you start the engine and begin to drive ...

Page 111: ...icle serviced immediately Using ABS In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the ABS is required apply continuous full force on the brake The ABS will be activated immediately thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and providing there is sufficient space will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop The Anti Lock system does not dec...

Page 112: ...rking brake is released Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal brakes fail the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes the vehicle s stopping distance will increase greatly and the ...

Page 113: ...extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level If the power steering system breaks down or if the engine is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort If the steering wanders or pulls the condition could be caused by any of the following underinflated tire s o...

Page 114: ...ts the vehicle at its lowest height when ignition if OFF to provide easy entry and exit When ever a door is opened including the liftgate the system memorizes and maintains the height of the vehicle until all doors are closed or until vehicle exceeds 16km h 10mph The air suspension system raises the vehicle to its normal ride position when the ignition is turned on all doors are closed and the tra...

Page 115: ...reappears turn the air suspension switch off and have the vehicle serviced by a dealer or qualified service technician If the vehicle is loaded beyond the recommended maximum payload the CK SUSP light may illuminate To correct this condition remove or redistribute the payload according to the recommended requirements and follow the procedure outlined above TRACTION LOK AXLE IF EQUIPPED This axle p...

Page 116: ...s necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brakelamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears stop...

Page 117: ...sible Your vehicle s automatic transmission is also equipped with a special shift strategy that insures maximum heater performance during cold weather operation When ambient temperature is 5 C 23 F or below and the engine coolant temperature is below 38 C 100 F light throttle upshifts may be slightly delayed Once the engine coolant temperature reaches 71 C 160 F the normal shift strategy will resu...

Page 118: ...is running R Reverse With the gearshift in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy Transmission operates in gears one through fo...

Page 119: ...iler towing section To return to Overdrive mode press the Transmission Control Switch TCS The TCIL the word OFF will no longer be illuminated Each time the vehicle is started the transmission will automatically return to normal overdrive mode Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted you must press the transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in overdrive is not ...

Page 120: ... higher centers of gravity than ordinary passenger cars Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles 4WD operation is not recommended on dry pavement Doing so could result in difficul...

Page 121: ...ly locked four wheel drive when above average power at reduced speeds is required Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Using the Control Trac system Shifting from A4WD to 4H M...

Page 122: ...rent from conventional vehicles both on and off the road Maintain steering wheel control at all times especially in rough terrain Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside Do not grip the spokes Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps You should either know the t...

Page 123: ...er higher than the bottom of the hubs if possible and proceed slowly If the ignition system gets wet the vehicle may stall Once through water always try the brakes Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal After driving through mud clean off residue stuck to rotating drivesha...

Page 124: ...ls after climbing the hill reset speed by pressing and holding the SET ACCEL button to resume speeds over 50 km h 30 mph Automatic transmission may shift frequently while driving up steep grades Eliminate frequent shifting by shifting out of Overdrive into D Drive Driving on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle Avoid sudden...

Page 125: ...nus base curb weight GVW Gross Vehicle Weight Base curb weight plus payload weight The GVW is not a limit or a specification GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum total weight of the base vehicle passengers optional equipment and cargo The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver s door pillar GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating Carrying capacity for...

Page 126: ...o these limitations If you are adding weight to the front of your vehicle potentially including weight added to the cab the weight added should not exceed the Front Axle Reserve Capacity FARC Additional frontal weight may be added to the front axle reserve capacity provided you limit your payload in other ways i e restrict the number of passengers or amount of cargo carried You may add equipment t...

Page 127: ... chapter Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer Refer to the severe duty schedule in the Service Guide Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km 500 miles Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjust...

Page 128: ...with 17 inch wheels 5 4 2V 3 73 5 885 kg 13 000 lb 0 3 266 0 7 200 lb 5 4L 4V 3 73 6 338 kg 14 000 lb 0 3 719 0 8 200 lb Maximum frontal area of trailer is 5 6 square meters 60 square feet Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety Compliance Certification label For load specification terms found on the label refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter Remember to figure in the tongue load ...

Page 129: ...FF 3 Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of the vehicle 4 Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper height is within 0 13 mm 0 5 in of the reference point After proper adjustment the rear bumper should be no higher than in Step 3 5 Turn the air suspension if equipped control to ON Adjusting an equalizi...

Page 130: ...ructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps Driving while you tow Do not drive faster than 88 km h 55 mph when towing a trailer Speed control may shut off if you are towing on long steep grades When towing a trailer Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills This will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling Anticipate stops...

Page 131: ...ked on a grade If you must park on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels Launching or retrieving a boat When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper and Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm six inches above the bottom edge of the rear bumper Exceeding these limits may allow ...

Page 132: ...th ends of the rear cross bar 2 Slide the cross bar to the desired location 3 Tighten the thumbscrews at both ends of the cross bar Load luggage at the front crossbar and adjust the rear crossbar as necessary Do not exceed 90 7 kg 200 lb of luggage if the weight is placed directly on the crossbars Do not exceed 68 kg 150 lb if the weight is resting directly on the roof Driving 131 ...

Page 133: ...a collision if the engine cranks but does not start the fuel pump shut off switch may have been activated The shut off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt 1 Turn the ignition to the OFF position 2 Check the fuel system for leaks 3 If no fuel leak is apparent reset the fuel pump shut off switch by pushing in the reset ...

Page 134: ...not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire 15 15 Roadside emergencies 133 ...

Page 135: ...A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Orange 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal Remove the panel cover to access the fuses To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse...

Page 136: ...0A Cigar Lighter OBD II Scan Tool Connector 4 15A Autolamp Module Remote Entry Module Mirrors Memory Module Adjustable Pedals Air Suspension Switch 5 15A AC Clutch Relay Speed Control Module Reverse Lamp EVO Module Climate Mode Switch Daytime Running Lamp Relay FUSE1 12 22 2 13 23 6 17 27 7 18 28 8 19 29 9 30 20 31 21 11 10 RELAY 5 RELAY 4 RELAY 3 RELAY 2 RELAY 1 3 14 24 4 15 25 5 16 26 Roadside e...

Page 137: ...tch Lamps Turn Hazard Flasher Speed Control Module 14 15A Rear Wipers Running Board Lamps Battery Saver Relay Interior Lamp Relay Accessory Delay Relay Power Windows Flip Windows Audio 15 5A Stop Lamp Switch Speed Control Brake Shift Interlock ABS PCM Module Inputs GEM Module 16 20A Headlamps Hi Beams Cluster Hi Beam Indicator 17 10A Heated Mirrors Rear Window Defroster Indicator 18 5A Instrument ...

Page 138: ...5A Autolamp Module Transmission Overdrive Control Switch 30 30A Passive Anti Theft Transceiver Cluster Ignition Coils Powertrain Control Module Relay 31 10A Rear Integrated Control Panel Audio CD Player Cell Phone Relay 1 Interior Lamp Relay Relay 2 Battery Saver Relay Relay 3 Rear Window Defroster Relay Relay 4 One Touch Down Window Relay Relay 5 ACC Delay Relay Power distribution box The power d...

Page 139: ... MAXI FUSE 111 MAXI FUSE 112 MAXI FUSE 113 MAXI FUSE 114 MAXI FUSE 107 MAXI FUSE 108 MAXI FUSE 109 MAXI FUSE 110 MAXI FUSE 103 MAXI FUSE 104 MAXI FUSE 105 MAXI FUSE 106 MAXI FUSE 101 MAXI FUSE 102 CB601 CB602 FUSE 17 FUSE 18 FUSE 21 FUSE 22 FUSE 19 FUSE 20 FUSE 23 FULL RELAY 302 R 401 D 501 FUSE 24 FUSE 15 FUSE 16 FUSE 13 FUSE 14 FUSE 11 FUSE 12 FUSE 9 FUSE 10 FUSE 7 FUSE 8 FUSE 5 FUSE 6 FUSE 3 FU...

Page 140: ...ler Tow Stop and Right Turn Lamp 20 10A Trailer Tow Stop and Left Turn Lamp 21 Not Used 22 Not Used 23 15A Powertrain Control Module HEGO Sensors Canister Vent 24 15A Powertrain C ontrol Module Transmission CMS Sensor 101 30A Trailer Tow Battery Charge 102 50A Four Wheel Antilock Brake Module 103 50A Junction Box Battery Feed 104 30A 4x4 Shift Motor Clutch 105 40A Climate Control Front Blower 106 ...

Page 141: ...t Used 118 Not Used 201 Trailer Tow Park Lamp Relay 202 Front Wiper Run Park Relay 203 Trailer Tow Backup Lamp Relay 204 A C Clutch Relay 205 Horn Relay 206 Fog Lamp Relay 207 Front Washer Pump Relay 208 Rear Washer Pump Relay 209 Front Wiper Hi Lo Relay 210 Not Used 211 Not Used 212 Rear Wiper Up Relay 213 Rear Wiper Down Relay 301 Fuel Pump Relay 302 Trailer Tow Battery Charge Relay 303 Not Used...

Page 142: ...the side of the road Spare tire information Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that may be used as a spare or a regular tire The spare is identical to the other tires on your vehicle although the wheel trim may not match Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following locations Item Location Spare tire Under the vehicle just forwar...

Page 143: ... panel 2 Un snap the wheel lug nut wrench instructions and work gloves from their retaining bracket 3 Remove the jack by turning the thumbwheel counterclockwise to relieve tension against the stowage bracket Removing the spare tire 1 Open the liftgate 2 Insert the straight end of the jack handle into the rear access hole located just above the rear bumper Forward motion will stop and resistance to...

Page 144: ...edure To 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 If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured Refer to the instruction sheet located behind the interior trim access panel with the jack for...

Page 145: ... guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground When one of the rear wheels is off the ground the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack even if the transmission is in P Park To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change the tire be sure that the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is bloc...

Page 146: ... Front 4x2 Front 4x4 Rear Roadside emergencies 145 ...

Page 147: ... fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 11 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 12 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown 13 Stow the flat tire Refer to Stowing the spare 14 Stow the jack and lug wrench Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive 15 Unblock the wheels 16 Turn on the air suspension switch...

Page 148: ...e making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables Ensure that vent caps are tight and level 5 Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical surges Turn all other accessories off Con...

Page 149: ... the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery 4 Make the final connection of the negative cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle s engine away from the battery and the carburetor Roadside emergencies 148 ...

Page 150: ...round the battery 5 Be sure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts and other moving parts of both engines Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run both engines for a further three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables Removing t...

Page 151: ... connection of the booster vehicle s battery 3 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery Roadside emergencies 150 ...

Page 152: ...h air suspension the air suspension control must be turned to the OFF position The Ford approved towing procedure is flatbed or wheel lift with dollies On 4x2 vehicles it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground without dollies and the rear wheels off the ground On 4x4 vehicles it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment with all ...

Page 153: ... or approved a T hook or slingbelt towing procedure A towing manual is available from Ford Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck driver refer to this manual for proper hook up and towing procedures for your vehicle Roadside emergencies 152 ...

Page 154: ...gine When the engine is running make sure that loose clothing jewelry or long hair does not get caught up 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 lit cigarettes open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts If you disconnect the battery the engine must relear...

Page 155: ...lease handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch located under the front of the hood just above the passenger side headlamp Slide the yellow handle to release the auxiliary latch 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open BRAKE HOOD Maintenance and care 154 ...

Page 156: ...c transmission fluid dipstick 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Engine oil dipstick 5 Power steering fluid reservoir 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Power distribution box 8 Air filter assembly 9 Engine coolant reservoir 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 Maintenance and care 155 ...

Page 157: ...ox 8 Air filter assembly 9 Engine coolant reservoir 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 Maintenance and care 156 ...

Page 158: ... indicator fully then remove it again If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below the MIN mark add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN MAX range Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician 7 Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully s...

Page 159: ...e engines by the American Petroleum Institute Do not use supplemental engine oil additives oil treatments or engine treatments They are unnecessary and could under certain conditions lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft ...

Page 160: ... add brake fluid until the level reaches MAX Do not fill above this line 4 Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specifications Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter Brake fluid is toxic If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3 you will cause permanent damage to your brakes Do not let the fluid level in the reservoir for the master cylinder ...

Page 161: ...not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield washer fluid Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the windshield ENGINE COOLANT Check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servic...

Page 162: ...aler If sprayed on the windshield engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield When the engine is cool add a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and water to the engine coolant reservoir Add straight water only in an emergency but you should replace it with a 50 50 mixture of coolant and distilled water as soon as possible Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir the ne...

Page 163: ...iginally equipped with orange coolant Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze Do not use supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle These additives may harm your engine cooling system The use of an improper coolant may void your warranty of your vehicle s engine cooling system Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommen...

Page 164: ...ne coolant and water in your vehicle year round in non extreme climates What you should know about fail safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred The fail safe distance depends on ambient temperatures vehicle load and terrain How fail safe cooling works If the engine begins to overh...

Page 165: ...mage therefore 1 Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine 2 Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility 3 If this is not possible wait a short period for the engine to cool 4 Check the coolant level and replenish if low Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 5 Re start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facilit...

Page 166: ...eservoir TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transmission does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be 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 transmissio...

Page 167: ...Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the outside temperatures are above 10 C 50 F Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperatures 66 C 77 C 150 F 170 F on a level surface The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km 20 miles of driving However you can check the flu...

Page 168: ...d automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage If necessary add fluid in 250 mL 1 2 pint increments through the filler tube until the level is correct If an overfill occurs excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT A...

Page 169: ...ls with distilled water If the battery needs water often have the charging system checked If your battery has a cover shield make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced For longer trouble free operation keep the top of the battery clean and dry Also make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals If you see any corrosion on the ba...

Page 170: ...y a computer some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance To begin this process 1 Set your parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park turn off all accessories and start the engine 3 Let the engine idle for at least one ...

Page 171: ...er to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the air cleaner filter For information on replacement air filter elements refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running CHANGING THE AIR FILTER 1 Loosen the clamp that secures the air filter element in place L E...

Page 172: ...air filter housing and secure the clamp WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less effective Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted winds...

Page 173: ...described below molded into the tire s sidewall These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars They do not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited prod...

Page 174: ...s based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high ...

Page 175: ... found on the Tire Pressure Label Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control Tire rotation Because your vehicle s tires perform different jobs they often wear differently To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer rotate them as indicated in the maintenance guide and or service guide If you notice that the tire...

Page 176: ...er treads to provide traction in rain and snow However in some climates you may need to use snow tires and chains Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains Use only cable type chains offered by Ford as an accessory or equivalent SAE class S or other conventional link type chains may contact and cause damage to the vehicle s wheel house and or body Install chains securely verifying t...

Page 177: ...roper fuel cap the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a collision The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the cap Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled Observe the following guidelines when handling au...

Page 178: ...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 immediately if you experience an adverse reaction Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle Do not ...

Page 179: ...tings of less than 91 Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly However if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start try a d...

Page 180: ...on off feature When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1 8 of a turn until it stops 3 Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe 4 To install the cap align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the filler pipe 5 Turn the filler cap clockwise 1 8 of a turn until it stops If the Service Engine Soon Check Engine indicator comes on and s...

Page 181: ...SENTIALS 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 fillups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of drivi...

Page 182: ...he 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 2 Each time you fill the tank record the amount of fuel added in liters or gallons 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record the current kilometer mileage reading 4 Follow one of ...

Page 183: ... may reduce fuel economy Use of speed control if equipped may improve fuel economy Speed control can help maintain a constant speed and reduce speed changes You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain as unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gears may occur and could result in reduced fuel economy Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel eco...

Page 184: ... equipped is less fuel efficient than two wheel drive operation Close windows for high speed driving EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles It is important to note the box in the lower left corn...

Page 185: ... of oil pressure could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly 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 items sells leases trades vehicles or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitte...

Page 186: ...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 EXTERIOR BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently Headlamps Foglamps High mount brakelamp Brakelamps Turn signals License plate lamp Tail lamps Back up lamps Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replac...

Page 187: ...rd and pulling up 4 Pull the headlamp assembly forward slightly to expose the electrical connectors 5 Rotate the bulb cover counterclockwise and remove 6 Release clip and disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb 7 Remove the bulb retainer ring by turning it counterclockwise about turn then slide the ring off the plastic base Maintenance and care 186 ...

Page 188: ... 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position 2 Open the hood 3 At the back of the headlamp remove the headlamp assembly retainers by pushing rearward and pulling up 4 Pull the headlamp assembly forward slightly to expose the electrical connectors 5 Release clip and disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb socket 6 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise about turn and remove 7...

Page 189: ...glamp bulb 4 Install the foglamp bulb in foglamp by rotating clockwise Replacing tail lamp bulbs 1 Open the liftgate to expose the lamp assemblies 2 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 3 Carefully remove the lamp assembly it may be necessary to use a screwdriver to remove the lamp assembly 4 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise about turn and remove from lamp assembly 5 Pull bulb strai...

Page 190: ...ull the lamp assembly outward to expose the electrical connector 3 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise about turn counterclockwise and remove 4 Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb 5 To complete installation follow the removal procedure in reverse order Maintenance and care 189 ...

Page 191: ...g clockwise 5 Install the lamp assembly on liftgate with screw High mount brakelamp bulbs For bulb replacement see a dealer or qualified technician Using the right bulbs Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamps 2 9007 Front park turn lamps 2 3157NAK Front sidemarker 2 194NA Foglamps 2 899 Turn tail brake lamps 2 3157K Liftgate lamp 2 916 Backup lamp 2 579 License lamp 2 168 High mount brake...

Page 192: ...lamps If your vehicle is not positioned on a level surface the slope will be included in the vertical indication Therefore vertical and horizontal headlamp adjustment should be performed only when the beam direction appears to be incorrect You will need one 4 mm wrench or socket to make the adjustments If the vehicle has been in an accident the vehicle s front structure should be properly aligned ...

Page 193: ... locate the bubble level and the vertical adjustment screw The adjustment screw is located on the outboard side of the headlamp 3 The U and D on the bubble indicate the directional change up or down of the vertical aim 4 Use a 4 mm wrench or socket to turn the vertical adjusting screw until the bubble is centered between the two red lines which represents the 0 mark position When the horizontal an...

Page 194: ... applied to the vehicle at a commercial car wash it is recommended that you clean the wiper blades and windshield as described in Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield After washing apply the brakes several times to dry them Waxing your vehicle Wax when water stops beading on the surface This could be every three or four months depending on operating conditions Use only carnauba or synthetic ba...

Page 195: ...ehicle frequently Keep body drain holes unplugged Inspect for road damage Cleaning the engine Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup 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 with cold water to avoid cracking th...

Page 196: ... sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes Clean the outside of the windshield with a non abrasive cleanser such as the non abrasive Bon Amit powder Rinse thoroughly with clean water Do not use abrasive cleansers on glass as they may cause scratches The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water The windshield and wiper blades should be cleaned on a r...

Page 197: ...ty restraints chapter Cleaning leather seats For routine cleaning wipe the surface with a soft damp cloth For more thorough cleaning wipe the surface with a leather cleaner or a mild soap The type of scrubbing pad is very critical because the common 3M Scotch Brite green pad is too aggressive and will damage the leather surface Spray a small amount of the leather cleaner on the pad and rub the are...

Page 198: ...ely to avoid permanent staining Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner product number AS 300 is available from First Brands by calling 1 800 726 1001 This product may also be available at many local automotive after market stores 3M Type T Clean And Finish Scrubbing Pads UPC 04011 01276 are available through your local 3M distributor Call 1 800 742 9649 for the nearest distributor in your area Maintenan...

Page 199: ...igh Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid All Fill to line on reservoir Engine oil includes filter change Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil All 5 7L 6 0 quarts Fuel tank N A All 113 6L 30 gallons Power steering fluid Premium Power Steering Fluid All Fill to line on reservoir Transmission fluid Motorcraft MERCONtATF 4 x 2 vehicles1 15 0L 15 9 quarts 2 4 x 4 vehicles1 15 5L 16 4 quarts 2...

Page 200: ...cooler size and if equipped with an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick s normal operating range 3 If your engine coolant is green in color use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid If your coolant is orange in color use Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant Refer to Adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and Care chapter 4 Your...

Page 201: ...riveshaft slip sline double Cardan joint center ball Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 C ESA M13P4 A Engine coolant Ford Premium Engine Coolant green in color E2FZ 19549 AA ESE M97B44 A Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant orange in color F6AZ 19544 AA WSS M97B44 D or DEX COOLt equivalent Engine oil Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil XO 5W30 QSP WSS M2C153 G with API Certification Mark 4x4 front whe...

Page 202: ... 1 Refer to the dipstick for the type of transmission fluid required Some fluid labels may indicate dual usage such as MERCONt and MERCON Vt These dual usage fluids are not to be used in transmissions that use only the MERCONt type fluid These dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that require MERCONt V use Using a transmission fluid that indicates a dual usage MERCONt and MERCON Vt in a ...

Page 203: ... Coil on plug Compression ratio 9 0 1 9 5 1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions 4x2 mm in 4x4 mm in 1 Overall length 5 202 0 204 8 5 202 0 204 8 2 Vehicle width 2 027 0 79 8 1 2 027 0 79 8 1 width including mirrors 2 293 90 3 2 293 90 3 3 Overall height2 1 907 0 75 1 1 940 0 76 4 4 Wheelbase 3 026 0 119 1 3 022 0 119 0 5 Track Front 1 661 0 65 4 1 661 0 65 4 5 Track Rear 1 663 0 65 5 1 663 0 65 ...

Page 204: ...4 1 3 5 2 Capacities and specifications 203 ...

Page 205: ...ood the left and right rear quarter panels the decklid the liftgate if equipped Engine number The engine number the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number is stamped on the engine block and transmission MFD BY FORD MOTOR CO IN U S A EXT PNT XXXXXX XXXXXX RC XX DSO XXXX F0000 BAR INT TR TP PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000 X XX XXX X XX X XXXX UTC FOHT 15294A10 GA MAXIMUM LOAD OCCUPANTS LUGGA...

Page 206: ...f it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation 400 Sevent...

Page 207: ...afety seats attaching with tether straps 102 in rear seat 100 tether anchorage hardware 102 Cleaning your vehicle 193 engine compartment 194 exterior 193 194 exterior lamps 195 interior 195 196 plastic parts 195 washing 193 waxing 193 wheels 194 wiper blades 195 Clock 19 Compass electronic 58 calibration 59 set zone adjustment 59 Console 68 overhead 56 57 rear 68 Controls power seat 79 Coolant 162...

Page 208: ...ifications 190 high beam 9 55 warning chime 11 Heating 38 Hood 154 Ignition 202 Inspection maintenance I M testing 184 Instrument panel cleaning 195 Keyless entry system autolock 76 77 Keys key in ignition chime 11 positions of the ignition 47 Lamps autolamp system 17 daytime running light 16 fog lamps 16 headlamps 16 headlamps flash to pass 55 instrument panel dimming 17 interior lamps 191 replac...

Page 209: ...91 Seat belts see Safety restraints 86 87 88 89 90 Seats 78 child safety seats 98 cleaning 196 memory seat 80 81 Servicing your vehicle 153 Snowplowing 3 Spark plugs specifications 198 Special notice 3 ambulance conversions 3 utility type vehicles 3 Specification chart lubricants 200 Speed control 48 Speedometer 12 Starting your vehicle 104 106 jump starting 146 147 149 Steering wheel 56 tilting 5...

Page 210: ...Water Driving through 123 Windows 60 65 66 rear wiper washer 54 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and cleaning 171 operation 54 replacing wiper blades 172 Index 209 ...

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Page 217: ... MERCONt ATF Automatic transmission fluid capacity 4x4 vehicles2 15 5L 16 4 quarts Use Motorcraft MERCONt ATF 1 If your engine coolant is green in color use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid If your engine coolant is orange in color use Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant Refer to Adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and Care chapter 2 Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a sp...

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