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Lincoln 2001 Lincoln Town Car, Owner'S Manual

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Move the control forward or
backward to move front passenger
seat.

Remote seat adjustment lockout

The window lockout control, located
on the drivers door, will also lockout
the remote seat adjustment. To lock
out the remote seat adjustment
feature, press the right side of the
control. Press the left side to restore the remote seat adjustment control.

WINDOW LOCK   

Controls and features

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Summary of Contents for 2001 Lincoln Town Car

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Page 2: ...12 Customer assistance 219 Reporting safety defects 230 Index 231 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...

Page 3: ... birth defects or other reproductive harm ICONS Indicates a safety alert Read the following section on Warnings Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment Indicates a message regarding child safet...

Page 4: ...THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation EMISSION WARRANTY The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper Coverage Safety Restraint Coverage Corrosion Coverage and 7 3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage In addition your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and ...

Page 5: ...hild Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchorage Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Traction 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 Power Windows Front Rear Power Window Lockout Introduction 4 ...

Page 6: ...il 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 Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check fuel cap Low tire warning Introduction 5 ...

Page 7: ...RCLE SLOWLY FUEL ECON DIST TO EMPTY AVG SPEED TRIP A B E M km MILES GAL WASHER LTR 100km BRAKE O D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS Panel dimmer switch pg 25 Headlamp control pg 25 Instrument cluster pg 8 Gearshift lever pg 135 Climate controls pg 27 Driver air bag pg 110 Speed control pg 62 Turn signal and wiper washer control pg 60 Traction control switch pg 133 Power adjustable foot pedals...

Page 8: ...IDE 1 2 COMP SHUFF EJ RDS SCAN AUTO 1 2 3 4 5 6 BASS TREB SEL BAL FADE EXT MAX A C AUTO FRONT REAR SELECT RESET Audio system pg 33 Clock pg 58 Climate control system pg 27 Electronic sound system controls pg 65 if equipped Instrumentation 7 ...

Page 9: ...ight may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on solid This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel T...

Page 10: ...Light is blinking Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter You should drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity Under engine misfire conditions excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter the fuel system interior floor coverings or other vehicle compo...

Page 11: ...system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the START position to ensure the circuit is functional Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times seek service immediately Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately Anti loc...

Page 12: ... 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 Engine oil pressure Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and s...

Page 13: ...the ignition key is turned to ON Trunk ajar If the trunk is not completely closed this light comes on when you turn the ignition to ON With the ignition ON this light will flash five times and sound a tone for one second then remain on Door ajar Illuminates when one of the doors is not completely shut and the ignition is turned to ON With the ignition ON this light will remain on until all doors a...

Page 14: ... turning the transmission overdrive function OFF When the light is on the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is detected If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily have your vehicl...

Page 15: ...the windshield washer fluid is low Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts For information on the safety belt warning chime refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter Belt minder chime Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts For information on the safety belt minder chime refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter TRUNK AJA...

Page 16: ...t in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Turn signal chime if equipped Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 0 8 km 1 2 mile GAUGES 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 20 60 80 40 100 120 160 140 180 P R N D 2 1 MPH km h 110 H F E 1 2 FILL ON LEFT AIR BAG CHECK FUEL CAP SERVICE ENGINE SOON TRUNK AJAR D...

Page 17: ...ueled When the gauge first indicates empty there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION O D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS km CIRCLE SLOWL...

Page 18: ...lant not the coolant level If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate If the gauge enters the red section the oil pressure engine coolant and Check Engine Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate refer to What you should know about fail safe cooling in the Maintenance and carechapter ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER The electronic message center only works when t...

Page 19: ...strument panel Selectable features Select Each press of the SELECT control will select a different feature as follows FUEL ECON DIST TO EMPTY AVG SPEED TRIP A TRIP B E M For descriptions of the SELECT features refer to Message center functions later in this chapter Reset Press this control to reset the selected message center function to zero The only functions which can be reset are FUEL ECON and...

Page 20: ...l conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration may be necessary Refer to Compass calibration adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones A correct zone setting...

Page 21: ...down again Press the CALIBRATION BUTTON repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center 6 To exit the zone setting mode release pressure from the switch for greater than ten seconds Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all el...

Page 22: ... different than displayed for the following reasons your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stations variations in top off procedure from one fill up to another rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0 1 liter gallon Checking your highway fuel economy using the electronic message center display The follo...

Page 23: ...d This current average measure will change as the speed control system changes the engine speed to maintain a constant vehicle speed This is most noticeable in hilly environments 4 Drive the vehicle at least 8 km 5 miles with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average 5 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET control after setti...

Page 24: ...The DTE function will flash for 5 seconds and sound a tone for 1 second when you have approximately 80 km 50 miles left before you run out of fuel 40 km 25 miles 16 km 10 miles If CO or CS is displayed there is a problem with the fuel indication system and you should contact your dealer for service as soon as possible AVG speed To use this function select AVG SPEED and press the RESET control Your...

Page 25: ...p feature to zero press the RESET control while the appropriate trip distance feature A or B is displayed E M When this function is displayed press the RESET control to change the message center display from metric to English units or from English to metric units FUEL ECON DIST TO EMPTY AVG SPEED TRIP A B E M SELECT RESET FUEL ECON DIST TO EMPTY AVG SPEED TRIP A B E M Instrumentation 24 ...

Page 26: ...lockwise The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control counterclockwise To turn autolamps off rotate the control clockwise to the off position O HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps Your vehicle s headlamp system is ...

Page 27: ...vate 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 The Daytime Running Light DRL system will automatically illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps at dusk when the headlamp control is in the OFF position Since the instrument panel will not be illuminated turn on the hea...

Page 28: ...n Press AUTO and select the desired temperature The selected temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window The EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected temperature The system will automatically determine fan speed airflow location and if outside air or recirculated air is required Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed control is pressed or the steer...

Page 29: ... display window The EATC will continue maximum cooling disregarding the displayed temperature until a warmer temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control For continuous maximum heating push the temperature control until 32 C 90 F is shown in the display window The EATC will continue maximum heating disregarding the displayed temperature until a cooler temperature is selected by pres...

Page 30: ...when required when AUTO has been selected However the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6 C 43 F or higher Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle MAX A C Uses reci...

Page 31: ...butes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided 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 windshield defroster ducts If the temperature is about 6 C 43 F or ...

Page 32: ...le and station locations Operating tips In humid weather conditions place the climate control system in before driving This will reduce fogging on your windshield Once the windshield has been cleared operate the climate control system as desired To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather conditions don t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A C position To red...

Page 33: ... Do not place objects over the defroster outlets These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel These objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow in addition to damaging the climate control system To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather conditions 1 Select 2 S...

Page 34: ...fter 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed push the control again USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM FM stereo cassette Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature This feature enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off or until a door is o...

Page 35: ...the ignition switch is turned back on AM FM select The AM FM select control works in radio and tape modes AM FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands Press the AM control to select from AM selections and press the FM control to select from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations AM FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play ...

Page 36: ...tion in radio mode Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band Scan function The scan function works in radio mode Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode Radio station memory pr...

Page 37: ...ion 3 Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s bass output Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s treble output 1 2 3 4 5 6 BASS TREB Controls and features 36 ...

Page 38: ...e adjusted between the right and left speakers Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers Tape select To enter tape mode while in radio mode press the TAPE AMS control BAL FADE TAPE AMS CLK Controls and features 37 ...

Page 39: ... on the tape In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature the tape MUST have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs Rewind The rewind control works in tape mode To rewind in tape mode press the REW control Fast forward The fast forward control works in tape mode To fast forward in tape mode press the FF control In the tape mode tape direction will automaticall...

Page 40: ...ies Licensing Corporation Dolbyt and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Setting the clock This feature applies to vehicles not equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted clock If your vehicle has a separate clock please refer to Clock in this chapter Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and clock mode while in radio mode To...

Page 41: ... display mode time When in clock mode the media information will display for 10 seconds when the radio is turned on and then revert to clock information Any time that the media is changed new radio station etc the media information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock In media mode the media information will always be displayed TAPE AMS CLK SEEK TUNE SEEK TUNE Contr...

Page 42: ...egy This lighting feature is operable when the headlamps are illuminated During the operation of any selected mode lighting for the 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 41...

Page 43: ...ower control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off Turn the control to raise or lower volume If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition 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 automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed t...

Page 44: ... modes if equipped AM FM select in radio mode The AM FM control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands Press the control to toggle between AM FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations AM FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play AM FM select in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mod...

Page 45: ...Refer to Shuffle feature for more information Hold the control to continue reversing through the discs Press to select the next disc in the CD changer Hold the control to fast forward through the remaining discs Seek function The seek function control works in radio tape or CD mode if equipped Seek function in radio mode Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band Press to fi...

Page 46: ...gain to disengage scan mode Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape The tape will scan in a forward direction At the end of the tape s first side direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape To stop on a particular selection press the SCAN control again Scan function in CD mode Press the SCAN control to hear a sh...

Page 47: ...g autoset memory preset 1 Select a frequency using the AM FM select controls 2 Press the AUTO control 3 When the first six strong stations are filled the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available To deactivate autoset an...

Page 48: ... between the front and rear speakers Press the FADE control Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers Tape CD select To begin tape play with a tape loaded into the audio system while in the radio or CD mode press the TAPE control Press the button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function To begin CD play if equipped with CD changer ...

Page 49: ...essing the control for more than three seconds results in fast rewind Fast forward The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes if equipped In the tape mode tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached In CD mode pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow forward action Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast fo...

Page 50: ...ion 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 feature The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order If equipped with the CD changer the shu...

Page 51: ...gram type as desired Press the RDS control until RDS ON or RDS OFF appears in the display Use the SEL control to enable ON or disable OFF the feature With the RDS activated press the SEL 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 ...

Page 52: ...m the following selections Classic Country Info Jazz Oldies R B Religious Rock Soft Top 40 Show With RDS activated press the RDS control until SHOW is displayed Use the SEL control to select TYPE the display shows the program type NAME the display shows the call letters of the station or NONE SEL RDS DSP SEL Controls and features 51 ...

Page 53: ...l processing if equipped The digital signal processing DSP feature allows you to change the signal mode to suit your listening tastes These effects will change the sound quality and may need to be adjusted based upon the program material to suit your listening needs Press the control to turn the feature on or off Use the SEL control to select the desired signal mode the selected mode will appear i...

Page 54: ...quipped with a separate instrument panel mounted clock If your vehicle has a separate clock please refer to Clock in this chapter Press the RDS control until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed Use the SEL control to manually set the time Press to increase hours minutes Press to decrease hours minutes CD changer if equipped Your CD changer is located in the trunk 1 Slide the door to access the...

Page 55: ...he magazine up to 6 discs Ensure that the label side is facing up If you pull too hard on the disc holder the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine If this happens reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine 5 Insert each CD tray with the disc loaded all the way into the CD magazine Controls and features 54 ...

Page 56: ...ny promotional odd shaped or sized discs or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur Troubleshooting the CD changer if equipped The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes Do not attempt to disassemble the case If sound skips You may be traveling on a rough road playing badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty Skipping will not scratch the...

Page 57: ... changer magazine Do not insert any promotional odd shaped or sized discs or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur Cleaning cassette player if equipped Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to 12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation Cassette and cassette player care Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long...

Page 58: ...r stations Terrain Hills mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms Moving away from an interfering structure out of its shadow returns your reception to normal Station overload Weak signals are sometimes captured by stron...

Page 59: ... pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P Park position Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals toward you Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you The adjustment allows for approximately 65 mm 2 5 inches of maximum travel Never adjust the...

Page 60: ... Driving chapter for more information POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1 ACCESSORY allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running 2 LOCK locks the steering wheel automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal 3 OFF shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel 4 ON all electrical circuits operational Warning ligh...

Page 61: ...he Trunk remote control on the drivers door then lock the glove compartment with your master key 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 TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn si...

Page 62: ...ctivate washer Push and hold for a longer wash cycle Mist Function To operate the Mist function of the windshield wipers push and release the windshield washer control quickly The wipers will cycle one or two times Windshield wiper washer features The exterior lamps will illuminate when the ignition is ON and the windshield wiper control is in the interval LO or HI position The lights will remain ...

Page 63: ...d control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved To turn speed control off Press OFF or Turn off the vehicle ignition Once speed control is switched off the previously programmed set speed will be erased To set a speed Press SET ACCEL For speed control to operate the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km h 30 mph ON OFF ON OFF RES SET ...

Page 64: ... winding slippery or unpaved To set a higher set speed Press and hold SET ACCEL Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or Press and release SET ACCEL to operate the Tap Up function 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 ACCEL You can accelerate with the...

Page 65: ...ched press SET ACCEL To disengage 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 RES SET ACCEL COAST ON OFF Controls and features 64 ...

Page 66: ...s are pressed It turns off when the speed control OFF is pressed the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features Radio control features Press BAND MODE to select AM FM1 FM2 TAPE or CD if equipped In Radio mode Press MEM NEXT to select a preset station from memory RES S...

Page 67: ...tivating overdrive Press the Transmission Control Switch TCS located on the end of the gearshift lever The Transmission Control Indicator Light TCIL will illuminate on the instrument cluster The transmission will operate in all gears except overdrive To return to normal overdrive mode press the Transmission Control Switch again The TCIL will no longer be illuminated When you shut off and re start ...

Page 68: ... required by U S federal safety standards this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards For more information on this matter call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at HomeLink jci com Programming Do not program the HomeLinkt Un...

Page 69: ... do not successfully program the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver after repeated attempts refer to Rolling code programing which follows or call toll free customer assistance 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at HomeLink jci com Canadian Programming During programming your hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after two seconds which may not be long enough to program the HomeLin...

Page 70: ...d 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 two seconds After completing the Programming functions follow these steps to train a garage door opener with the rolling code feature 1 Locate the t...

Page 71: ... red light begins to flash after 20 seconds 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 ...

Page 72: ...sy lamp lights when any door is opened any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position the reading lamp can be turned on by pressing the rocker control AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has an auto dimming function available as an option on the out...

Page 73: ...r on or off The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse when the mirror is on to ensure a bright clear view when backing up TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL The remote trunk release control is located on the driver s door trim panel and can be operated at any time You can render the switch inoperable by locking the button with your master key FUEL DOOR ...

Page 74: ...without holding the window control press the top portion of the driver window control completely down and release quickly Depress again to stop window operation Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows To lock out all the window controls except for the driver s press the right side of the control Press the left side to restore the window controls WIND...

Page 75: ...nition in any switch position and either the driver s or passenger s door open the doors cannot be locked using the power door lock switches POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors 1 Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror 2 Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirro...

Page 76: ...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 door will not automatically set the lock for both doors Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock Move ...

Page 77: ...ng control 2 To program position three repeat the previous procedure but press controls 1 and 2 simultaneously A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park A memory seat position may be programmed at any time The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control To program the memory settings to remote entry transmitter ref...

Page 78: ...re can be locked out by pressing the 3 and the 5 buttons on the radio simultaneously while the radio is on To enable the rear radio climate controls press the 3 and the 5 buttons again Remote seat adjustment The rear passenger can move the front passenger seat forward or backward using the control located in the rear center console NEXT MODE Controls and features 77 ...

Page 79: ...ockout The window lockout control located on the drivers door will also lockout the remote seat adjustment To lock out the remote seat adjustment feature press the right side of the control Press the left side to restore the remote seat adjustment control WINDOW LOCK Controls and features 78 ...

Page 80: ...e harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key The remote entry features operate...

Page 81: ...rn chirp feature can be turned on off through the following procedure Complete steps 1 7 within 30 seconds or you must repeat the procedure Wait 30 seconds before repeating the procedure 1 Turn ignition key to ON 2 Press power door unlock control on the door panel 3 times 3 Turn ignition key from ON to OFF 4 Press power door unlock control 3 times 5 Turn ignition key back to ON The doors will lock...

Page 82: ...moving 5 km h 3 mph or slower Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm The alarm will only operate if the ignition is in the OFF position To deactivate the alarm press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON Replacing the battery The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent Typical operating range will allow y...

Page 83: ...ter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle s transmitters to your dealer if service is required If a remote transmitter has been lost and you would like to remove it from the vehicle s memory or you would like to purchase additional remote transmitters and have them programm...

Page 84: ...econds after the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter is pressed or when the ignition is turned to the START or ACC position The inside lights will not turn off if they have been turned on with the dimmer control or any door is open The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the last door is closed or after 10 minutes if the door is left open Autolock The autolock featu...

Page 85: ...tolock feature 7 Turn ignition to OFF Memory seat mirrors adjustable pedals feature if equipped The remote keyless entry system can also control the seat mirrors adjustable pedals feature With this feature the first two programmed transmitters will recall a different memory position Press the control once to unlock the driver s door and move the memory features to the corresponding memory position...

Page 86: ...s the SET control again Manually moving any seat mirror or pedal during these steps will cancel the programming procedure KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED With the keyless entry keypad you can lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using the key Your vehicle has a factory set 5 digit code that operates the keyless entry system You can also program your own 5 digit personal entry code The factory...

Page 87: ...ach personality driver profile personality 1 or personality 2 can be associated with only one personal code The factory set code cannot be associated with a personality code Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or presents them in sequential order Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle These codes do n...

Page 88: ...se the trunk enter the factory set code or personal code driver door unlocks and press 5 6 within five seconds After the factory set code or personal code has been entered you can unlock all doors press 3 4 and release the trunk press 5 6 as long as the controls are pressed within five seconds of each other Locking doors with the keyless entry system It is not necessary to enter the factory set co...

Page 89: ...F position The THEFT light in the instrument cluster will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 ON position with a coded key disarms the vehicle The THEFT light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out If the THEFT light stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly have the system serviced by your dealership or ...

Page 90: ...held away from the ignition key Check to make sure the coded key is an approved Ford coded key If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following Use your spare key to start the vehicle or Have your vehicle towed to a dealership or locksmith The key codes will need to be erased from your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re coded Replacing coded keys can be very costly and y...

Page 91: ...key insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 3 OFF to 4 ON maintain ignition in 4 ON for at least one second but no more than five seconds 4 Turn the ignition to 3 OFF then 2 LOCK and remove the second coded key from the ignition 5 Within 10 seconds of removing the second coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the igni...

Page 92: ... the darkness of the luggage compartment following brief exposure to ambient light The T shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door lid or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys out of a child s reach Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury Children should be t...

Page 93: ...r the head restraints Push or pull the head rests to the desired position Adjusting the power front seats door mounted controls The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each front door Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop Always drive and ride wit...

Page 94: ...he seatback forward or backward Press to move the seat forward or backward Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down Seating and safety restraints 93 ...

Page 95: ...FF the seat will heat up to the selected temperature level each time the vehicle is started Rear heated seats if equipped The rear seat heat controls are located on the rear door panels and operate like the front heated seats Refer to the Heated Seats section in this chapter for instructions on operating the rear heated seats Using the power lumbar support if equipped The power lumbar control is l...

Page 96: ...k using the manual recliner Lift and hold the handle located on the side of the seat Lean against the seatback to adjust it to your desired position You can recline the seat back or bring it forward Release the handle when the desired position has been reached Easy access easy out feature if equipped This feature automatically moves the driver s seat backward when the transmission is in N Neutral ...

Page 97: ...ositions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter refer to Remote entry system in the Controls and features chapter SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduc...

Page 98: ...tem Rather it means the Personal Safety System determined the accident conditions crash severity belt usage etc were not appropriate to activate these safety devices Front air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate only in frontal and near frontal collisions not rollovers side impacts or rear impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration Driver and passenger dua...

Page 99: ...uring pre crash braking The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front 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 ...

Page 100: ... This helps reduce the risk of force related injuries to the occupant s chest by limiting the load on the occupant Refer to Safety Belt section in this chapter Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back up tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Warning Light section in the Instrumen...

Page 101: ...le is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow...

Page 102: ...der 3 Never use a single belt for more than one person Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened...

Page 103: ... 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 belt When to use the automatic locking mode Any time a child safety seat is install...

Page 104: ...ulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode After any vehicle collision the front passenger outboard seat belt system must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly In addition all seat belts should be ch...

Page 105: ...r belt slide the height adjuster up Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt if eq...

Page 106: ...ed there is a 20 cm 8 inch safety belt extension assembly that can be added part number 611C22 This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label Also use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully exten...

Page 107: ...ed by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the vehicle has reached at least 5 km h 3 mph and 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON The Belt Minder feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for ...

Page 108: ... by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts wrinkle my clothes Possibly but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes particularly if you are unbelted The people I m with don t wear belts Set the example teen deaths occur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people Children and...

Page 109: ... OFF position If vehicle is equipped with Autolamps this will not affect the procedure To reduce the risk of injury do not deactivate activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle 1 Turn the ignition switch to the RUN or ON position DO NOT START THE ENGINE 2 Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off Approximately 1 2 minutes Steps 3 5 must be completed within 60 seconds or th...

Page 110: ...ce if necessary All safety belt assemblies including retractors buckles front seat belt buckle assemblies buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat tether bracket assemblies if equipped LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors if equipped and attaching hardware should be inspecte...

Page 111: ... designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently 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 an air bag SRS is pro...

Page 112: ... while still reaching the pedals comfortably Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position Do not put anything on or over the air bag module Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the air bag supplemental restraint...

Page 113: ...a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that so...

Page 114: ...th or serious injuries such as fractures facial and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control Several air bag system components get ...

Page 115: ...er 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 The readiness light 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...

Page 116: ...f accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side air bags and increase the risk of injury in an accident Do not lean your head on the door The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback Do not attempt to service repair or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an air bag See your Ford or Lincoln...

Page 117: ...ats In certain lateral collisions the air bag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated even if the respective seat is not occupied The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cau...

Page 118: ...f 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 The readiness light same light as for front air bag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps ...

Page 119: ...hildren Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle Never let a passenger 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 always ...

Page 120: ...seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child A belt positioning booster seat should be used 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...

Page 121: ... to prevent accidental unbuckling Place seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to Automatic locking mode 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 tether straps refer to Attaching safety seats ...

Page 122: ...e air bag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt 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 121 ...

Page 123: ...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 124: ...ckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats Contact the manufacturer of...

Page 125: ...her anchor 1 Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion 2 Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat For vehicles with adjustable head restraints route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback 3 Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position 4 Open the te...

Page 126: ...ing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat 7 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Seating and safety restraints 125 ...

Page 127: ...partment 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 smel...

Page 128: ...condition may occur when front wheels are turned front wheel is against the curb steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle HOOD 1 2 3 4 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 20 60 80 40 100 120 160 140 180 P R N D 2 1 MPH km h 110 H F E 1 2 FILL ON LEFT AIR BAG SERVICE ENGINE SOON TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION O D OFF TRAC ACTIVE SPEED CONTROL COMPASS km CIRCLE S...

Page 129: ... the key OFF and wait 10 seconds and try again If the engine does not start in two attempts press the accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold Turn the key to START position 4 When the engine starts release the key then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up 5 After idling for a few seconds apply the brake and release the parking brake Using the engine block heater ...

Page 130: ...hanges the vehicle has been damaged in a collision WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to ...

Page 131: ...ABS 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 after you start the engine and begin to drive away A brief m...

Page 132: ...eel ABS is required apply continuous force on the brake The four wheel 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 decrease the time necessary to apply the brakes or always reduce stopping distanc...

Page 133: ...lies only the rear brakes the vehicle s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected Your vehicle has an automatic parking brake release To release the parking brake 1 Turn the ignition to the ON position 2 Press the brake pedal 3 Move the gearshift from the P Park position to one of the forward gears the parking brake will not release automat...

Page 134: ...ms This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting The rear wheels search for optimum traction several times a second and adjustments are made accordingly The Traction Controly system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction on slippery surfaces The system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice covered r...

Page 135: ... be caused by any of the following underinflated tire s on any wheel s uneven vehicle loading high crown in center of road high crosswinds wheels out of alignment loose or worn suspension components Speed sensitive steering The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive At high speeds steering assist will decrease to improve steering feel At lower speeds maneuverability will be increased If the a...

Page 136: ...ON position unless brake pedal is depressed If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P Park with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed 1 Apply the parking brake turn ignition key to LOCK then remove the key 2 Insert the key and turn it to OFF Apply the brake pedal and shift to N Neutral 3 Start the vehicle If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift...

Page 137: ...overheat Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle If the parking brake is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated the brakes may not be working properly See your dealer or a qualified service technician Driving with a 4 speed automatic transmission Understanding gearshift position...

Page 138: ... your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy Transmission operates in gears...

Page 139: ... engine braking is desired If towing a trailer refer to Driving while you tow in the Trailer Towing chapter To return to Overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF indicator light 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...

Page 140: ...unctions like a standard rear axle Extended use of other than the manufacturer s specified size tires on a Traction Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to the driver To avoid injury never run the engine with one wheel off the ground such as when changing a tire VEHICLE LOADING Be...

Page 141: ... and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle including occupants and cargo is permitted to tow It is determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle Trailer Weight Range Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges from z...

Page 142: ...nspect these components carefully after towing Your loaded trailer should weigh no more than 907 kg 2 000 lbs Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight could result in engine damage transmission axle damage structural damage loss of control and personal injury Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment...

Page 143: ...our trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps Driving while you tow When towing a trailer Ensure that you turn off your speed control The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long steep grades Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towi...

Page 144: ... 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 6 inches above the bottom edge of the rear bumper Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical vehicle c...

Page 145: ...moval installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water especially if the depth is unknown Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition system gets wet your engine may stall Water may also enter your engine s air intake and severely damag...

Page 146: ...elated tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your wallet for quick reference In the United States this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is mailed to you if yo...

Page 147: ... ca HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown approaching danger etc The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column Depress hazard lights control to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously Depress control again to turn the flashers off FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fue...

Page 148: ... ON position Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position 5 Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components Note Always replace a fuse with one that...

Page 149: ...A 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 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 150: ...uster 5 7 5A Lighting Control Module LCM Instrument Panel Light 6 15A EATC Heated Seats 7 15A Lighting Control Module LCM Day Night Sensor Amplifier Park Tail Lamps 8 10A Shift Lock Speed Control Air Suspension Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor 9 20A Lighting Control Module LCM Multi Function Switch Hi Beam Headlamps 10 10A Restraint Control Module RCM Air Bags 27 25 26 24 23 21 22 19 20 18 16 17 15 ...

Page 151: ...hting Control Module LCM Front Radio Control Unit Cellular Telephone Transceiver Electronic Day Night Mirror Compass Module Rear Audio Climate Control Module VCS 19 10A EATC Clock Instrument Cluster PCM 20 7 5A Lighting Control Module LCM ABS Shift Lock 21 20A Multi Function Switch Hazard Lamps 22 20A Multi Function Switch High Mounted Stop Lamps Stop Lamps 23 20A Datalink Connector I P Cigar Ligh...

Page 152: ...r Telephone Transceiver VCS Relay 1 Accessory Delay Relay Signature Cartier or Power Window Relay Executive Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses To reduce risk of...

Page 153: ...itch 3 50A Cooling Fan High Speed 4 30A PCM Power Relay 5 40A I P Fuse Panel Fuses 11 19 21 23 25 27 and 32 Long Wheel Base Only 6 Not Used 7 40A I P Fuse Panel Fuses 1 3 5 7 9 31 8 30A Driver Power Seat I P Fuse Panel Fuse 30 Adjustable Pedal Passenger Power Seat 9 40A Anti Lock Brakes 10 40A Rear Defrost I P Fuse Panel Fuse 28 Roadside emergencies 152 ...

Page 154: ...5A Horn 19 30A Subwoofer I P Fuse Panel Fuse 33 20 15A Fuel Injectors PCM 21 15A Heated Oxygen Sensors Transmission Solenoids EVAP Canaster Vent Solenoid EGR Vacuum Regulator EVAP Vapor Management Valve 22 20A Fuel Pump 23 15A Charging System 24 20A Auxiliary Power Outlet 25 30A Passenger Seat Long Wheel Base Only 26 30A CB Cooling Fan Low Speed 27 20A Anti Lock Brakes 28 PCM Diode 29 Not used Rel...

Page 155: ...e control of the vehicle possibly injuring yourself or others When driving with the temporary spare tire do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph under any circumstances load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label tow a trailer use tire chains drive through an automatic car wash because of the vehicle s reduced ground clearance try to repair the temporary spare ti...

Page 156: ...te wheel 3 Remove the spare tire and the jack The jack could be located A under the spare tire or B in the wheel well On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking hoisting or towing your vehicle Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information HOOD B A OFF Roadside emergencies 155 ...

Page 157: ...nst the wheel 6 Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground Before placing the jack under the vehicle NOTE the jack location markings JACK LOCATION The jack location markings can be found on the lower outer edge of the body Locate the jack locator mark B on the body C near the tire you are changing then place the jack D u...

Page 158: ... use the rear differential as a jacking point 7 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 8 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 10 Remove the jack and fully tigh...

Page 159: ...rmal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel 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 the hood of the disabled vehic...

Page 160: ... 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 159 ...

Page 161: ...retor fuel injection system Do not use fuel lines engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Ro...

Page 162: ...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 163: ...several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy As a result of this the transmission may shift firmly This operation is considered normal and will not effect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update tra...

Page 164: ...ny has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure Before your vehicle can be towed the air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be turned to the OFF position if equipped If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Ford Motor Company provides a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for p...

Page 165: ...are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle Do not work on a hot engine When the engine is running keep loose clothing jewelry or long hair away from moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ...

Page 166: ...s securely latched in P Park 2 Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly Note Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running OPENING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the fro...

Page 167: ...ke fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil dipstick 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Air filter assembly 5 Power steering fluid reservoir 6 Engine coolant reservoir 7 Battery 8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 8 9 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 Maintenance and care 166 ...

Page 168: ... to drain into the oil pan 3 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 4 Open the hood Protect yourself from engine heat 5 Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator dipstick 6 Wipe the indicator clean Insert the indicator fully then remove it again If the oil level is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL DO NOT OVERFILL DO...

Page 169: ...gine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating 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 indicator dipstick 4 Install the indicat...

Page 170: ...ine 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 oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life If a replacement oil filter is used that does...

Page 171: ...t Ford specification ESA M6C25 A Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter DOT 3 fluid is recommended However if DOT 3 is not available DOT 4 fluid can be used Brake fluid is toxic If brake fluid contacts the eyes flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes Seek medical attention if irritation persists If taken internally drink water and induce vomiting Seek m...

Page 172: ...ling system may harm engine and cooling system components ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50 50 coolant and water which equates to a freeze point of 36 C 34 F Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydr...

Page 173: ...ecautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer f...

Page 174: ...res check your coolant reservoir or contact your local dealer Do not add mix an orange colored extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant VC 2 US or CXC 209 Canada meeting Ford specification WSS M97B44 D with the factory filled coolant Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant or any orange colored extended life product with your factory filled coolant can r...

Page 175: ...astic bottle Slowly turn cap counterclockwise left until pressure begins to release 3 Step back while the pressure releases 4 When you are sure that all the pressure has been released use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap 5 Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture see above to within the cold fill range or the cold full level on the reservoir If you ...

Page 176: ...ed recycling process is not yet available Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner Follow your community s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle s cooling system can hold refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications chapter Fill your engine coolant reser...

Page 177: ... non extreme climates should use a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection 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 t...

Page 178: ...icle 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 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 ...

Page 179: ...uld be between the MIN and MAX lines Do not add fluid if the level is in this range 5 If the fluid is low add fluid in small amounts continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid if equipped Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled interval...

Page 180: ...ime for each gear to engage 4 Latch the gearshift lever in P Park and leave the engine running 5 Remove the dipstick wiping it clean with a clean dry lint free rag If necessary refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick 6 Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube 7 Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid...

Page 181: ...lure An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid make sure the correct type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in the Cap...

Page 182: ... If the electrolyte level in the battery is low you can add plain tap water to the battery as long as you do not use hard water water with a high mineral or alkali content If possible however try to only fill the battery cells with distilled water If the battery needs water often have the charging system checked If your battery has a cover shield make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has b...

Page 183: ...tes and get prompt medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician immediately Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Because your vehicle s engine is electronically controlled by a computer some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the en...

Page 184: ...Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers Note 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 Loosen the clamp that secures t...

Page 185: ...d 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 windshield wiper solution or a mild deterge...

Page 186: ...sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic 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...

Page 187: ...is 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 188: ...ations found on the Certification 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 scheduled maintenance guide If you notice that the tires wea...

Page 189: ...replacement tires are of the same size type load carrying capacity and tread design e g All Terrain etc as originally offered by Ford Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle s original tires may also affect the accuracy of your speedometer ...

Page 190: ...on insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting...

Page 191: ... permanent injury Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes If fuel is splashed in the eyes remove contact lenses if worn flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash ...

Page 192: ... the fuel pump handle in the fill position Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1 8 turn on off feature When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1 8 of a turn until 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 ...

Page 193: ...se of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle Do not use fuel containing methanol It can damage critical fuel system components Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds including manganese based compounds containing MMT Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your ...

Page 194: ...akers issued the World wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle Gasolines that meet the World wide Fuel Charter should be used when available Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World wide Fuel Charter In Canada look for fuels that display the Auto Makers Choicey logo Cleaner a...

Page 195: ...fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capacities section of the Capacities and specifications chapter The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates ...

Page 196: ...ial odometer reading from the current odometer reading 5 Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy Multiply liters used by 100 then divide by total kilometers traveled Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving city or highway This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle s fuel econom...

Page 197: ...uel economy Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and minimize stop and go driving Maintenance Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance...

Page 198: ...od of operation and conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly Use only the specified fuel listed Avoid running out of fuel Do...

Page 199: ...trol Information Decal located on or near the engine This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up specifications Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an I M test of the on board diagnostics system If your Check Engine Service Engine ...

Page 200: ...ing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently Headlamps Tail lamps Brakelamps High mount brakelamp Turn signals Backup lamps License plate lamp Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect performance Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp...

Page 201: ...he back of the headlamps Lift the cover and pull towards the windshield 4 Remove headlamp by taking the retainer pins out Pull headlamp forward to access bulb connector 5 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward Maintenance and care 200 ...

Page 202: ...or right to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly When the grooves are aligned push the bulb into the lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp assembly 2 Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts the rear of the socket by rotating it clockwise until you feel a stop 3 Connect the electrical connector into the...

Page 203: ...nd pull towards the windshield 4 Remove headlamp by taking the retainer pins out Pull headlamp forward to access bulb connector 5 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb socket 6 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly 7 Carefully pull the bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb 8 To complete installation follow the removal procedure in reverse ...

Page 204: ...e license plate lamp assembly from the trunk lid 2 Carefully pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb 3 Install the lamp assembly on trunk lid with two grommets ensuring the grommets are pushed all the way in to the trunk lid and secure with two screws Replacing tail lamp backup bulbs For bulb replacement see a dealer or qualified technician Replacing the interior bulbs Check the ope...

Page 205: ...amp 168 Door courtesy lamp 904 Glove compartment 194 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your dealer AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device VHAD on each headlamp Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the vertical up down and the horizontal left right directions using your VHAD system The h...

Page 206: ...he hood open remove the protective cover then locate the horizontal indicator and the adjusting screw at the rear of the headlamp assembly 3 Use a 4 mm wrench or socket to turn the horizontal adjusting screw until the 0 mark on the yellow dial lines up with the reference mark on the marker as shown when viewed directly from above Turning the horizontal adjusting screw in the direction of the arrow...

Page 207: ...on 5 Install protective cover When the horizontal and vertical indicators are set to the 0 mark the headlamp has been properly aimed CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list of Ford approved cleaners polishes and waxes Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water Never use strong detergents or soap If your vehicle is p...

Page 208: ... on a regular basis will reduce minor scratches and paint damage 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 based waxes Use a cleaning fluid with a clean cloth to remove any bugs before waxing your vehicle Use tar remover to remove any tar spots Avoid getting wax on the windshield or on any s...

Page 209: ... mild detergent and water Be careful when removing ice from outside mirrors because you may damage the reflective surface Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle If necessary use a tar remover such as Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover B7A 19520 AA To avoid scratching the lamps do not use a dry paper towel chemical solvents or abrasive cle...

Page 210: ...cause 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 the engine block or other engine components Never apply anything to the drive belt including belt dressing Cover the highlighted areas to prevent...

Page 211: ...old or glass cleaners as these may damage the lens Cleaning seats equipped with side air bags Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner Remove fresh spots immediately Follow the directions that come with the cleaner Do not saturate the seat cover with upholstery cleaner Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat mounted side air bag Such produc...

Page 212: ...o remove soap residue Dry with a soft cloth For tougher soiling concerns Ford recommends using the Deluxe Leather Care Kit F8AZ 19G253 AA which is available from your Ford Dealer This mild cleaner and special pad cleans the leather and maintains its natural beauty Follow the instructions on the cleaner label Regular cleaning of your leather upholstery helps maintain its resiliency and color Do not...

Page 213: ... Engine oil includes filter change Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil 4 7L 5 0 quarts Brake fluid 1 Fill to line on reservoir Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt ATF Fill to line on reservoir Transmission fluid except Signature Touring Sedan 2 Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF 13 2L 13 9 quarts 3 Transmission fluid Signature Touring Sedan 2 Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF 12 1L 12 8 quarts 3 Engine co...

Page 214: ...on 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 4 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle 5 Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for normal service See your scheduled maintenance guide for Severe Duty requirements 6 Add 1...

Page 215: ...B44 A Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7 A WSS M97B 51 A1 Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W20 Super Premium Motor Oil XO 5W20 QSP WSS M2C153 H with API Certification Mark Hinges latches striker plates fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks Multi Purpose Grease DOAZ 19584 AA or F5AZ 19G209 AA ESB M1C93 B or ESR M1C159 A Lock cylinders Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft XL ...

Page 216: ...xles For limousine use 2 2 2 4L 4 75 5 0 pints of Motorcraft Synthetic High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ 19780 B 75W 140 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification WSL M2C192 A for complete refill of rear axles 3 Ensure the correct transmission fluid is used Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or the dipstick handle MERCONt and MERCONt V are not interchangeable DO N...

Page 217: ...Overall length 5 469 215 3 5 621 221 3 a 2 Overall width 1 987 78 2 3 Overall height 1 472 58 0 4 Wheelbase 2 990 117 7 3 142 123 7 a 5 Track Front 1 611 63 4 5 Track Rear 1 659 65 3 a Denotes long wheel base 2 5 3 Capacities and specifications 216 ...

Page 218: ...1 4 1 4 Capacities and specifications 217 ...

Page 219: ...pillar on the driver s side Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number Engine number The engine number the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number is stamped on the engine block transmission f...

Page 220: ...y a network of more than 5 000 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle you may still be eligible Please contact your dealer for further information Since this information is subject to change please ask your dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan cov...

Page 221: ...ip Center to find an authorized dealership to help you In the United States Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P O Box 6248 Dearborn Michigan 48121 1 800 392 3673 FORD TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 In Canada Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 565 3673 FORD If you own a ...

Page 222: ...ontact the Dispute Settlement Board U S or the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP available in all of Canada except Quebec In some states in the U S you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state s warranty laws Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states In the United States a warranty dispute must be submitted to the Dispute Settleme...

Page 223: ...Ford dealership sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle s performance as designed a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a service or product concern is being reviewed items not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty including maintenance and wear items alleged personal injury property damage c...

Page 224: ... your application the toll free phone number of the DSB s independent administrator Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be asked to submit statements To properly review your case the Board needs the following information legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case the year make model and Vehicle Identification Number VIN liste...

Page 225: ...e a month it may take longer for the Board to consider some cases After a case is reviewed the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board s decision The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford and in some cases on the dealer but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law To Request a DSB Brochure A...

Page 226: ...are fast fair and final the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces except Quebec 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 to a foreign country contact the approp...

Page 227: ...of Canada dealer These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle In addition each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford s rigorous engineering and safety specifications Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly deale...

Page 228: ... equipment Air bag anti theft locks Car covers Carpet floor mats Door edge guards Emergency kit First aid kit Flat splash guards Front end cover full Molded splash guards Styled hood deflector Underbody lighting Universal floor mats For maximum vehicle performance keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle When adding accessories equipment passenger...

Page 229: ...on to be damaged or operate improperly In addition such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle Citizens band CB transceivers garage door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle s operation Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that may result from the use o...

Page 230: ...urer 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 29 000 km 18 000 miles whichever occurs first 1 Two or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity likely to cause death or serious bodily injury OR 2 Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconfor...

Page 231: ...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 232: ...59 Axle lubricant specifications 214 215 refill capacities 212 traction lok 139 B Battery 181 acid treating emergencies 181 charging system warning light 11 jumping a disabled battery 158 maintenance free 181 replacement specifications 212 servicing 181 Belt minder 106 Brakes 130 anti lock 130 131 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 10 131 brake warning light 10 fluid checking and adding 170 ...

Page 233: ...15 Cruise control see Speed control 62 Customer Assistance 145 Ford accessories for your vehicle 226 Ford Extended Service Plan 219 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 225 Getting roadside assistance 145 Getting the service you need 219 Ordering additional owner s literature 228 The Dispute Settlement Board 222 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 225 D Daytime running lamps see L...

Page 234: ... 197 detergent in fuel 193 filling your vehicle with fuel 189 191 194 filter specifications 194 212 fuel filler door override 73 fuel filler door release 72 fuel pump shut off switch 146 gauge 16 improving fuel economy 194 octane rating 192 215 216 quality 193 running out of fuel 193 safety information relating to automotive fuels 189 Fuses 147 148 G Garage door opener 67 Gas cap see Fuel cap 10 1...

Page 235: ... entry system 85 autolock 83 keypad 85 programming entry code 86 Keys 60 88 90 key in ignition chime 15 positions of the ignition 59 L Lamps autolamp system 25 bulb replacement specifications chart 204 cargo lamps 25 daytime running light 26 headlamps 25 26 headlamps flash to pass 26 instrument panel dimming 25 interior lamps 71 203 replacing bulbs 199 202 203 Lane change indicator see Turn signal...

Page 236: ...y system 81 Parking brake 131 Parts see Motorcraft parts 212 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor 98 Pedals see Power adjustable foot pedals 58 Power distribution box see Fuses 151 Power door locks 74 Power steering 134 fluid checking and adding 178 fluid refill capacity 212 fluid specifications 214 215 R Radio 33 Rear window defroster 33 Relays 147 Remote entry system 79 81 illuminated entry ...

Page 237: ...your vehicle 126 128 jump starting 158 Steering speed sensitive 134 Steering wheel controls 65 tilting 60 T Tires 154 185 187 changing 154 checking the pressure 187 replacing 188 rotating 187 snow tires and chains 188 tire grades 186 treadwear 186 Towing 141 recreational towing 143 trailer towing 141 wrecker 163 Traction control 59 133 active light 14 how to enable disable 133 off light 13 Tractio...

Page 238: ...hts see Lights 8 Washer fluid 171 Water Driving through 144 Windows power 73 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid 171 checking and cleaning 184 operation 61 replacing wiper blades 184 Wrecker towing 163 Index 237 ...

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Page 241: ...rts Use Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF 3 1 Use either green colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or yellow colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant orange in color Refer to Adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and Care chapter 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick ...

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