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Lincoln 2001 LS, Owner'S Manual

The Lincoln 2001 LS Owner's Manual is a comprehensive guide for the esteemed Lincoln 2001 LS model. Available for free download from our website, this manual provides detailed instructions and important information to enhance your driving experience. Explore the wealth of knowledge at manualshive.com and optimize your ownership.

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to the front of your vehicle, (potentially including weight added to the
cab), the weight added should not exceed the front axle reserve capacity
(FARC). Additional frontal weight may be added to the front axle reserve
capacity provided you limit your payload in other ways (i.e. restrict the
number of passengers or amount of cargo carried).

Always ensure that the weight of passengers, cargo and equipment being
carried is within the weight limitations that have been established for
your vehicle including both gross vehicle weight and Front and rear
gross axle weight rating limits. Under no circumstance should these
limitations be exceeded. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation
could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.

TRAILER TOWING

Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer tow
option package.

Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, transmission,
axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to maximize vehicle
performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing.

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:

•

Stay within your vehicle’s load limits. If exceeded, cargo should be
removed from the trailer and/or the vehicle until all weights are within
specified limits.

•

Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to

Preparing to

tow

in this chapter.

•

Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to

Driving

while you tow

in this chapter.

•

Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the
severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide.

•

Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km
(500 miles).

•

Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.

To ensure that the electrical system is not damaged, you will require a
trailer tow package which includes a trailer tow module and the
necessary wiring to connect the trailer tow module to the electrical
system and to the trailer. This option is available through your dealer or
through Ford Customer Service Division. Please refer to

Preparing to

tow

for further information.

Driving

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Summary of Contents for 2001 LS

Page 1: ...46 Customer assistance 252 Reporting safety defects 264 Index 265 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 2: ...d 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 safety restraints Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information Ind...

Page 3: ...nting 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 Emissions Performance Warranties For a detailed description of what is covered ...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check fuel cap Introduction 5 ...

Page 6: ...RPMX1000 RESET MPH A B TRIP kmiles A B D 5 PULL AUTO HI LO INT INT OFF MIST RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F VOL MEDIA Headlamp control pg 27 Autolamp control pg 29 Turn signal and wiper washer control pg 73 Instrument cluster pg 8 Driver air bag pg 122 Speed control pg 77 Instrumentation 6 ...

Page 7: ...REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1 2 3 COMP 5 SHUFF 6 4 RDS AUTO OFF A C R EXT F C F F MUTE FUEL RESET SETUP STATUS Electronic sound system control pg 75 Message Center pg 17 Audio system pg 42 Dual Automatic Temperature Control system pg 31 Heated seat controls pg 107 if equipped Instrumentation 7 ...

Page 8: ...le is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine s emission control system This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System This system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards The system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ig...

Page 9: ...off A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city highway driving No additional vehicle service is required If the Check Engine light remains on have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity Light is blinking Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter You should drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and decelera...

Page 10: ...y illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN 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 or remains on after releasing the parking brake seek service immediately One of the following conditions may exist low brake fluid level in the reservoir Brake force distribution system failur...

Page 11: ...en your safety belts For more information refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position If the light fails to illuminate continues to flash or remains on have the system serviced immediately Low fuel if equipped Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge The igni...

Page 12: ... serviced immediately For more information refer to the Driving chapter AdvanceTrac if equipped Flashes when the AdvanceTrac system begins applying and releasing the brakes and or adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a sideways wheelspin condition If the light remains on while the engine is running have the system serviced immediately For more information refer to the Driving chapter Stee...

Page 13: ...perate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on can activate the Service Engine Soon Check Engine warning light When the fuel filler cap is properly re installed the light s will turn off after a period of normal driving This period will vary depending on driving conditions It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap For more information r...

Page 14: ... 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 Supplemental restraint system SRS warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter K...

Page 15: ...oolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant not the coolant level If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate If the gauge enters the H hot section the oil pressure engine coolant and Check Engine Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate refer to What you should know about fail safe cool...

Page 16: ...sition The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled When the gauge first indicates empty there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank When refueling the vehicle from empty indication the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 17: ...ystems When you change displays a brief indicator chime will sound The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a system warnings display followed by a long indicator chime Operator Selectable features These features are controlled by the message center controls located above the radio FUEL Press this control for the following displays Distance to Empty Average Fuel Economy D...

Page 18: ...ort is as follows oil life in XX AC cabin filter XX charging system engine temperature brake fluid level washer fluid level doors closed driver and passenger side front and rear This message can only be reset by closing the door s If the RESET control is pressed PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will be displayed trunk status exterior lamps front and rear turn brake tail and side repeater lamp if equipped status ...

Page 19: ... 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 following procedure will allow you to accurately monitor your actual highway fuel economy Since this...

Page 20: ...mportant to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings Display On Off Select this function from the FUEL control to turn your message center display OFF or ON Language 1 Select this function from the SETUP control for the current language to be displayed 2 Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language ch...

Page 21: ...n your vehicle s operating systems In the event of a multiple warning situation the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4 seconds The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET ...

Page 22: ... Check front turn lamps Check side repeater lamps if equipped Check rear turn lamps Check Traction Control if equipped Check AdvanceTrac if equipped Trunk ajar Low washer fluid Check AC cabin filter Change oil soon Oil change required Data error ENGINE POWER REDUCED Displayed when the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine If this warning stays on...

Page 23: ...he electrical system is not maintaining proper voltage If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible If the warning stays on or comes on when the engine is operating at normal speeds have the electrical system checked as soon as possible TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED Indicates the transmission is overheat...

Page 24: ...are activated and at least one is burned out Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced CHECK REAR TURN LAMPS Displayed when the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced CHECK TRACTION CONTROL if equipped Displayed when the Traction Controly system is not operating properly If ...

Page 25: ...ill display A C FILTER XXX RESET FOR NEW 2 Press and hold the RESET control to set to 100 the message center will display IF NEW FILTER HOLD RESET 3 After a successful reset the message center will display A C FILTER LIFE SET TO 100 CHANGE OIL SOON OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less When oil life left is between 5 and 0 the CHANGE OIL SOON message...

Page 26: ...controls at the same time to activate a service mode which will display OIL LIFE XX RESET TO ALTER 3 Press RESET until you find your personalized OIL LIFE XX DATA ERROR These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules Fuel computer Engine sensor Gear selection Door sensor Trunk sensor Exterior lamps Traction Controly and AdvanceTracy if equ...

Page 27: ...n the headlamps daytime and the transmission is out of Park To activate with manual transmission the ignition must be in the RUN position the headlamp control is in the OFF position Parking lamps position or Autolamp position when the autolamp function has not turned on the headlamps daytime and the parking brake is released Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement wea...

Page 28: ...se to deactivate Foglamp control The headlamp control also operates the foglamps The foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in any of the following positions Parking lamps Low beams Autolamps Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on The foglamp indicator light will illuminate INT INT OFF AUTO INT INT OFF AUTO PULL AUTO Controls and features 28 ...

Page 29: ... adjustable up to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control counterclockwise To turn autolamps off rotate the control clockwise to OFF PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during parklamp headlamp and autolamp operation Rotate up to brighten Rotate down to dim Rotate fully up to turn on the interior lights POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The power...

Page 30: ...cally to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to open the trunk L R Controls and features 30 ...

Page 31: ...l Automatic Temperature Control DATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control air flow You can override the automatic operation with any of the override controls The dual temperature zone feature allows the driver and front passenger to set their own independent temperature set points for individual comfort The system uses common controls for air distribution and fan s...

Page 32: ...l appear in the display window and an indicator above the AUTO control will light The DATC system will either heat or cool the vehicle to achieve the selected temperature The system will automatically determine the fan speed airflow location and whether outside or recirculated air is required When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat the DATC directs the majority of the airflow to the floor...

Page 33: ...nd fan speed are available in auto mode If unusual conditions exist i e window fogging etc the manual override controls allow you to select airflow locations as necessary To return to full automatic control press the AUTO control DATC system AUTO temperature balance Press and hold the AUTO control for about two seconds to equalize the passenger set temperature with the driver side temperature This...

Page 34: ... cooler temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control If maximum heating is selected the passenger set point is not displayed and the passenger temperature adjustments will be disabled A change of the driver selected temperature to a temperature other than 16 C 60 F or 32 C 90 F will display the passenger set point The passenger side set point will increase or decrease along with the...

Page 35: ...y for existing conditions You can override fan speed at any time To control fan speed manually press the fan control to cancel the automatic fan speed operation Press the control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed The display will show and a bar graph to indicate manual fan speed operation and relative speed When the fan is adjusted in the AUTO mode the AUTO indicator will remain ...

Page 36: ...ically dehumidify the air to reduce window fogging However the A C indicator will be off and the A C override control cannot be selected When AUTO is selected the A C operates automatically for existing conditions With automatic A C operation the A C indicator will be lit if the outside temperature is about 2 C 35 F or higher You may override the automatic A C operation at any time To manually con...

Page 37: ...air to help reduce window fogging When the recirculation air control is selected the amount of time in manual recirculated air depends on the ambient temperature When AUTO is selected the recirculated air feature operates automatically for existing conditions You may override the automatic recirculated air operation at any time To manually control the recirculated air operation and cancel automati...

Page 38: ...der the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle Airflow direction control panel Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console registers panel floor Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console registers and the front and rear seat floor ducts For added customer comfort the air distributed through the floor d...

Page 39: ...ting and air conditioning will not operate The outside temperature will still display when selected with the ignition in the RUN position Electric window heaters heated wiper rest Located at the base of the windshield this feature heats the front glass area below the area heated by the front defroster where the windshield wipers sit in their parked position When activated the feature keeps the wip...

Page 40: ...utside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not moving The readings may not agree with temperatures given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations Operating tips In humid weather select and R before driving This will reduce fogging on your windshield After a few minutes select any desired positio...

Page 41: ...he outside air mode this may indicate that the cabin air filter needs to be replaced Do not place objects over the defroster outlets These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield Also avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control s...

Page 42: ...irrors of thin ice or fog The indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is selected The ignition must be in the RUN position and the engine running in order to operate the rear window defroster The rear window defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or sooner if a low battery condition is detected or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position To manually turn off the...

Page 43: ...to turn the audio system on or off SEEK MUTE VOL PUSH ON CD TAPE EJ BASS TREB SEL BAL FADE TUNE SCAN AUTO AM FM REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1 2 3 COMP 5 SHUFF 6 4 RDS SEEK MUTE VOLUME PUSH ON CD TAPE EJ BASS TREB SEL BAL FADE TUNE SCAN AUTO AM FM REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1 2 3 COMP 5 SHUFF 6 4 DSP RDS VOL PUSH ON Controls and features 43 ...

Page 44: ...eed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3 Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting With the radio on press and hold the volume control for five seconds then press to increase volume compensation to decrease or shut off the volume compensation AM FM select The AM FM select control works in radio tape and CD modes if equipped AM FM select in radio mo...

Page 45: ...n is located there Hold for quick movement Tune adjust for CD changer if equipped Press to select the previous disc in the CD changer Play will begin on the first track of the disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode Refer to Shuffle feature for more information Hold the control to continue reversing through the disc Press to select the next disc in the CD changer Hold the control to fast for...

Page 46: ...s in radio tape or CD mode if equipped 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 Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape The tape scans in a forward direction At the end of the tape s first side direct...

Page 47: ...utoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations Starting autoset memory preset 1 Select a frequency using the AM FM select controls 2 Press the control 3 When the first six strong stations are filled the station stored in memory preset control 1 wil...

Page 48: ...ribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted 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 BASS TREB SEL BASS TREB SEL BAL FA...

Page 49: ...w rewind Pressing 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...

Page 50: ...ning level Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust 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 shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE co...

Page 51: ...ntil TRAFFIC is displayed Use the SEL control to select ON or OFF With the feature on use the SEEK or SCAN control to find a radio station broadcasting a traffic report if it is broadcasting RDS data Traffic information is not available in most US markets Program type Press the RDS control until FIND program type is displayed Use the SEL control to select the program type With the feature on use t...

Page 52: ... SEEK or radio presets 1 through 6 to select a phone number Press the phone mute control again to send and end calls Press the control again to return to the playing media This control will mute the playing media even if your vehicle is not equipped with a factory installed cellular phone Digital signal processing if equipped The digital signal processing DSP feature allows you to change the signa...

Page 53: ...LL rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000 CHURCH church with a high vault STADIUM outdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000 NEWS voice only type of sound with a limited audio band Press the DSP control until one of the following appears ALL SEATS DRIVER SEAT REAR SEATS Use the SELECT control to change the equalization to the desired mode SEL DSP RDS SEL Controls and features 53 ...

Page 54: ...phile AM FM Stereo In Dash Six CD Radio Alpine Sport Audio AM FM Stereo In Dash Six CD Radio Premium Alpine Audio AM FM Stereo In Dash Six CD Radio Premium AM FM Stereo In Dash Six CD Radio Controls and features 54 ...

Page 55: ...el when the ignition switch is turned back on AM FM select The AM FM select control works in radio and CD modes AM FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands Press the control to switch between AM FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations 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...

Page 56: ...Press to select the next disc Hold the control to fast forward through the remaining discs Seek function The seek function works in radio or CD mode Seek function in radio mode Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band SEEK DOWN will display Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band SEEK UP will display Seek function in CD mode Press to seek to the pre...

Page 57: ...ry preset controls These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations six in FM1 and six in FM2 Setting memory preset stations 1 Select the frequency band with the AM FM select control Press the AM FM control to toggle between AM FM1 or FM2 2 Press the SEEK control to access the next listenable station up or down the frequency band Press the TUNE control to go...

Page 58: ...rn to your audio system s manually set memory stations press the AM FM control again CD select CD mode may be entered by pressing the CD control and the LOAD control Load the CD into the audio system The first track of the disc will begin playing After that CD play will begin where it stopped last If an alternative CD is desired press the corresponding preset control 1 6 of a loaded CD or press th...

Page 59: ...m will choose the next available one Wait until the CD door opens Load the CD into the player LOADING CD is displayed When the CD has been loaded the door will close and the CD will begin to play For example to load a CD into slot 2 press the LOAD control and then press preset 2 Auto load This feature allows you to autoload up to 6 discs into the multi disc CD player internal to the radio Press an...

Page 60: ...at a time If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player the player will automatically reload the CD This feature may be used when the ignition is ON or OFF Rewind The rewind control works in CD modes Press and hold the REW control until the desired selection is reached If the beginning of the disc is reached the CD will begin play at the first track Release the control to disen...

Page 61: ...mpression feature The compression feature operates in CD mode and brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level On Audiophile audios press the MENU control until compression status is displayed Press the SEL control to enable the compression feature when COMP OFF is displayed Press the SEL control again to disable the feature when COMP ON is displayed On Premium a...

Page 62: ...E control Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers Menu mode The MENU control allows you to access many different features within your audio system There are three sets of menus available depending upon which mode or feature is activated While in FM mode two menus are available If RDS is turned off you can access the following SELECT HOURS Refer to Setting the cl...

Page 63: ... you to select your desired FM program type and search for that selection SHOW Allows you to select from NAME displays the name of the radio station TYPE displays the RDS program type rock jazz etc or NONE deactivates the RDS display Radio data system RDS feature This feature allows your audio system to receive text information from RDS equipped FM radio stations To activate RDS When in FM mode pr...

Page 64: ...c announcements will be at the selected volume level To disengage the feature press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON displays Press the SEL control The display will read TRAFFIC OFF Traffic announcements not available in most U S markets Program type This feature allows you to search for RDS stations selectively by their program type Press the MENU control until FIND program type is displayed Use...

Page 65: ...ignal mode to suit your listening tastes Press the DSP control to access the DSP menu Press the SEL control to enter one of the following modes DSP OFF SIGNAL MODE OCCUPANCY MODE Use the SEL control to select the desired signal mode the selected mode will appear in the display The following signal modes can be selected DSP OFF disengages the feature NEWS voice only type of sound with a limited aud...

Page 66: ...e The playing media will mute Use SEEK TUNE or radio presets 1 through 6 to select a phone number previously programmed in the phone Press the phone mute control again to send and end calls This control will mute the playing media even if your vehicle is not equipped with a factory installed cellular phone Press the control again to return to the playing media Setting the clock Press the MENU cont...

Page 67: ...emove a CD tray from the magazine 2 Insert one disc into each CD tray of the 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 Controls and features 67 ...

Page 68: ... used The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off If coins or foreign objects get inside your system they will damage the CD player and void your audio system warranty Do not insert any damaged or visibly contaminated discs into the magazine as CD operation will be effected Do not insert any promotional odd shaped or sized discs or discs with removable labels into the CD pl...

Page 69: ... the edge Do not use circular motion CD and CD changer care Handle discs by their edges only Never touch the playing surface Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine Do not insert any promotional odd shaped or sized discs or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming...

Page 70: ...ulation Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength volume relative to other 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 ...

Page 71: ...e to open 2 Pull up on face of ashtray until ashtray releases 3 Pull out ashtray assembly Installation 1 Insert ashtray into opening with face tilted upward 2 Push face down until it clicks into position STEERING COLUMN LOCK IF EQUIPPED The steering column will automatically lock when the key is removed from the ignition When the vehicle key is inserted into the ignition the steering column will a...

Page 72: ...as the engine starts KEYS The vehicle is equipped with a master key and may be equipped with a valet key lock system The master key will actuate the driver s door trunk glove box and ignition If equipped the valet key the key without the Lincoln logo will actuate door and ignition only Refer to the Securilock Passive Anti Theft System section for more information on Securilock keys Valet switch if...

Page 73: ...her Push and hold for a longer wash cycle The washer will automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use When the washer system senses low fluid in the washer bottle and the control is pushed to activate the system washer fluid will spray onto the windshield if the reservoir still has fluid in it but the windshield wiper will not automatically cycle if low fluid is sensed The wiper mus...

Page 74: ...ted manually by moving the four way rocker adjustment control located on the multi function control below the turn signal wiper control stalk The control will adjust the column as long as held or until the column reaches the end of travel The telescope function is adjusted by moving the control toward the driver to telescope out and moving the control toward the instrument panel to telescope in Th...

Page 75: ... remove the key the column will move away If the steering column adjustment control is pressed during memory recall it will cancel the automatic operation and the column will respond to manual adjustment of the control STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS These controls allow you to operate some audio control features Audio control features Press MEDIA to select AM FM1 FM2 TAPE or CD if equipped MUTE VOL MEDIA...

Page 76: ...ons within the selected radio band In Tape mode Press D or to select the next selection on the tape In CD mode Press D or to select the next selection on the CD In any mode Press VOL or to adjust volume MUTE VOL MEDIA MUTE VOL MEDIA Controls and features 76 ...

Page 77: ... to the Phone Mute Mode section of the Controls and Features chapter SPEED CONTROL To turn speed control on Press ON Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km h 30 mph Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved MUTE VOL MEDIA RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F Controls and features 77 ...

Page 78: ...vehicle ignition Once speed control is switched off the previously programmed set speed will be erased To set a speed Press SET SET For speed control to operate the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km h 30 mph RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F Controls and features 78 ...

Page 79: ...sengage This is normal Pressing RESUME will re engage it Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved To set a higher set speed Press and hold SET Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or Press and release SET to operate the Tap Up function Each press will increase the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 mph or Accelerate with your acce...

Page 80: ...ached or Press and release SET to operate the Tap Down function Each press will decrease the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 mph or Depress CANCEL or the brake pedal When the desired vehicle speed is reached press SET SET RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F Controls and features 80 ...

Page 81: ... control Press CANCEL depress the brake pedal or depress the clutch pedal if equipped Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F Controls and features 81 ...

Page 82: ...speed Press RESUME For RESUME to operate the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km h 30 mph Indicator light This light comes on when the vehicle speed control is engaged and actively controlling vehicle speed RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F Controls and features 82 ...

Page 83: ...e the moon roof To close from the vent intermediate and full open positions push the rear portion of the control forward INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps if equipped The map lamps and controls are located on the dome lamp Press the controls in front of each map lamp to activate the lamps Rear dome lamp The dome lamp lights when any door is opened the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated up until the ...

Page 84: ...f 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 ELECTRONIC COMPASS IF EQUIPPED The compass reading will remain accurate during most driving conditions Unknown to the driver the compass is continuously recalibrating due to magnetic fields and subtle slow changes in vehicle magn...

Page 85: ... more than six seconds until the zone selection number appears in the mirror display window If a C appears repeat this step 3 Release the COMP side of the control then press it down again 4 Continue to press until your zone number is shown in the mirror display then release 5 The display will show all segments then return to normal compass mode within ten seconds Compass calibration adjustment Per...

Page 86: ...e hand held transmitters with a single built in device This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors entry gates security systems entry door locks and home or office lighting When programming your HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver to a garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage Do...

Page 87: ...on your visor while keeping the red light in view 3 Using both hands simultaneously press and hold the hand held transmitter button and the desired HomeLinkt button Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with the procedure in the Canadian Programing section 4 The red light will flash slowly and then rapi...

Page 88: ...iver can be used in place of hand held transmitters To operate simply press and release the appropriate HomeLinkt button the red light will illuminate indicating the signal is being transmitted Rolling code programming Rolling code garage door openers or other rolling code devices which are code protected and manufactured after 1996 may be determined by the following Reference the device owner s m...

Page 89: ... garage door openers may require this procedure to be done a third time to complete the training The 2nd or 3rd press from step 3 will activate the door The HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver has now been trained to the receiver The remaining two buttons may now be programmed if this has not previously been done Erasing HomeLinkT buttons Individual buttons cannot be erased however to erase the three ...

Page 90: ... first slowly and then rapidly When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly release both buttons The previous device has now been erased and the new device can be activated by pushing the HomeLinkt button that has just been programmed POWER WINDOWS Press and pull the rocker switches to open and close windows Press the top portion of the rocker switch to open Pull the top portion of the rocker ...

Page 91: ... left side of the control Press the right side to restore the window controls Accessory delay With accessory delay the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until either front door is opened POWER DOOR LOCKS Press the top of the control to unlock all doors and the bottom to lock all doors Smart locks With the key in the ignitio...

Page 92: ...ar 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 Rotate lock control in the direction of arrow to engage the lock Rotate control in the opposite di...

Page 93: ...difications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Your remote entry system contains two remote transmitters which provide remote control of several features Each remote transmitter will allow you to unlock the vehicle doors without a key lock all the vehicle doors without a key open the trunk without a key activate t...

Page 94: ...nal lamps will display two short flashes to indicate disarming of the perimeter alarm If the memory seat mirror steering column feature if equipped is activated the corresponding seat mirror steering column positions will be recalled Refer to Memory seat mirror steering column feature for more information Press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock all the doors Opening all wind...

Page 95: ...nk are closed The horn will sound one chirp if all the doors hood and trunk are closed The horn will sound two chirps if all the doors hood and trunk are not closed The audible confirmation feature can be turned off on through the vehicle message center if equipped If your vehicle does not have a vehicle message center the audible confirmation feature can be turned off on by your dealer Opening th...

Page 96: ...urned to the RUN position or if the remote transmitter lock control is pressed or after 20 seconds of illumination The interior lamps will not turn off if they have been turned on with the instrument panel dimmer control switch or any door is open The battery saver will turn off the interior lamps 40 minutes after the last door is closed even if the dimmer control switch is on Replacing the batter...

Page 97: ...after battery replacement Replacing lost transmitters 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 transmitters for your vehicle up to four may be programmed into memory take all your vehicle s transmitters to your dealer for programming It will be necessary for your dealer to reprogram all the remote trans...

Page 98: ...vated to utilize the two available memory positions Press this control to move the seat mirror steering column to the previously stored positions Activating the memory seat mirror steering column feature To activate this feature 1 Position the seat mirrors and steering column to the positions you desire 2 Press the SET control on the driver s door panel 3 Within 5 five seconds press one control on...

Page 99: ...he system will flash the turn signal lamps and the theft indicator lamp and will sound the horn The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of the ignition Any of the following actions will arm the alarm system Press the remote transmitter lock control Open a door and press the power door lock control Lock all doors with the key The system will wait 20 seconds after one of the arming action...

Page 100: ...econds 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 a qualified technician Key information Your vehicle is supplied with three ...

Page 101: ...cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key during engine start If a problem occurs turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key Check to make sure the coded key ignition key is an approved Ford coded key ignition key If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following Use your spare key to start the vehi...

Page 102: ... have the spare coded key s programmed Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin 1 Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 1 LOCK to 4 RUN maintain ignition in 4 RUN for at least one second 2 Turn ignition to 1 LOCK and remove the first coded key from the ignition 3 Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to 1 LOCK ins...

Page 103: ...h a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle To open the luggage compartment door lid from the inside pull the illuminated T shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid ...

Page 104: ... injury Children should be taught not to play in vehicles On hot days the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat related injuries including brain damage Small children are particularly at risk Controls and features 104 ...

Page 105: ... the following to raise and lower the head restraints The head restraints can be moved up and down Push control to lower head restraint Four way head restraints if equipped Your vehicle s seats may be equipped with four way adjustable head restraints The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision To properly adjust your head restraints lift the h...

Page 106: ... adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat s safety belt in the event of a collision Rotate the vertical control to adjust the seatback 8 way 6 way Slide the control forward or backward to move the seat forward or backw...

Page 107: ... the heated seats Push control to activate Push again to deactivate The heated seats will activate when the ignition is in the RUN position When activated they will turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated Seating and safety restraints 107 ...

Page 108: ... feature automatically moves the driver s seat backward when the transmission is in N Neutral or P Park the key is removed from the ignition cylinder The seat will move 5 cm 2 inches forward to the original position when the transmission is in N Neutral or P Park the key is placed in the ignition cylinder Deactivating activating the easy access easy out feature The easy access easy out feature can...

Page 109: ...two repeat the previous procedure using control 2 A position can only be set or recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park automatic transmission or the park brake is set manual transmission A memory seat position may be programmed at any time The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control To program the memory seat to remote entry ...

Page 110: ...th your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips To reduce the risk of injury make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained 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 All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety b...

Page 111: ...s significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 ...

Page 112: ...Combination lap and shoulder belts Front seat belts Rear seat belts Seating and safety restraints 112 ...

Page 113: ...der belts The front passenger and rear seat safety belts have two types of locking modes This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on collision This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner This feature is d...

Page 114: ...de The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km h 5 mph or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and pass...

Page 115: ...s for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode After any vehicle collision the seat belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by a qualifi...

Page 116: ...nt air bag supplemental restraint system SRS When the safety belt pretensioner deploys webbing from the lap and shoulder belt is tightened The driver and front passenger seat belt system including retractors buckles and height adjusters must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front air bags and safety belt pretensioners Refer to the Safety belt main...

Page 117: ... seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts Conditions of operation If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position The safety belt warning light...

Page 118: ...Minder feature will not activate The driver s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The Belt Minder feature will not activate The purpose of the Belt Minder is to remind occasional wearers to wear safety belts all of the time The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts All statistics based on U S data Reasons given Consider Crash...

Page 119: ...lear Not a good idea People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE Safety belts help prevent ejection WE CAN T PICK OUR CRASH Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt Minder chime Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident To disable one time or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below One time disable...

Page 120: ...ps turn off the parklamps headlamps 5 Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times ending with the safety belt unbuckled After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds 6 Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off buckle then unbuckle the safety belt This will disable Belt Minder if it is currently enabled or enable Belt Minder if it is cur...

Page 121: ...s 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 inspected after a collision Ford recommends that ...

Page 122: ... system is 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 ...

Page 123: ...n 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 Restrain...

Page 124: ... the way back How does the safety belt pretensioner and air bag supplemental restraint system work The safety belt pretensioner and air bag SRS are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates pretensioner activation and air bag inflation The fact that the pretensioners and air bags did not ac...

Page 125: ...of death 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 component...

Page 126: ...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 to the RUN position A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the SRS serviced at you...

Page 127: ... The side air bag system consists of the following An inflatable nylon bag air bag with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment The same warning light electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front air bags Two crash sensors located under the outboard side of the front s...

Page 128: ... lateral deceleration Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation If the side air bag has deployed the air bag will not function again The side air bag system including the seat must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle service manual If the air bag is not replaced the unrepaired area will increase the ri...

Page 129: ...estraint System SRS in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U S and Canada If small children ride in your vehicle generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg 40 lbs or less you must put them in safety seats made especially for children Check ...

Page 130: ...tended in your vehicle To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats Ford recommends use of a belt positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards Belt positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better...

Page 131: ... is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button to 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 Insta...

Page 132: ...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 132 ...

Page 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...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 136: ...tible child seats These seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at specific seating positions in your vehicle This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the child seat For forward facing child seats the tether strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor point For information on using tether straps with the child sa...

Page 137: ...n of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back Each lower anchor for child seat installation is located 2 3 inches below the locator symbols Follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions to properly install safety seats with LATCH lower anchors and LATCH compatible attachments Two plastic LATCH guides may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer They snap onto the...

Page 138: ...n in a severe crash Once you have installed the lower anchors for child seat installation safety seat assure that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors for child seat installation and tether anchors Also test the safety seat before you place the child in it Tilt the seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place If the safety...

Page 139: ...compartment 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 s...

Page 140: ...omatic transmission Make sure the parking brake is set Make sure the gearshift is in P Park If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission Make sure the parking brake is set Push the clutch pedal to the floor 3 Turn the key to 4 RUN without turning the key to 5 START 2 3 1 4 5 Starting 140 ...

Page 141: ...does not start within five seconds on the first try turn the key to OFF wait 10 seconds and try again 3 If the temperature is below 12 C 10 F and the engine does not start in 15 seconds on the first try turn 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 e...

Page 142: ...s and colorless carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes These fumes are harmful and could kill you Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever the vehicle is raised fo...

Page 143: ... is stopped in an open area for long periods of time open the windows at least 2 5 cm one inch Adjust the heating or air conditioning if equipped to bring in fresh air Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow leaves and other debris Starting 143 ...

Page 144: ...ved 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 mechanical noise may be heard during this test This is normal If a malfunction is ...

Page 145: ...hicle 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 distance Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique Howeve...

Page 146: ...as possible to release the brake Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle To prevent damage to the power steering pump Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds ...

Page 147: ...allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the Traction Controly portion of the ABS computer Any excessive wheel spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes in conjunction with engine torque reductions Engine torque reduction is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast ac...

Page 148: ... system shares many of the electronic and mechanical elements already present in the Traction Controly and ABS systems The AdvanceTracy constantly monitors the vehicle motion relative to the driver s intended course This is done by using added sensors that compare the steering inputs from the driver with the actual motion of the vehicle When there is a discrepancy between the driver s inputs and t...

Page 149: ...availability of the Traction Controly and AdvanceTracy system This is independent of the ABS function which can NOT be switched off by the driver The AdvanceTracy system status is indicated by a warning indicator light with a sliding car icon in the instrument cluster that will flash when the system is active and an indicator light in the control button that will illuminate when the system is turn...

Page 150: ... The occurrence of an AdvanceTracy event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road and that you may lose control of the vehicle If you experience a severe road event SLOW DOWN If you find yourself regularly experiencing AdvanceTracy events you are driving too fast for conditions you should reduce your speed and drive less aggressively AdvanceTrac...

Page 151: ...ghtly on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn off the ignition whenever y...

Page 152: ... update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel Understanding gearshift positions Pull the gearshift lever towards you and downward to the desired gear The gearshift positions are displayed on the floor console next to the gearshift lever and on the instrument cluster Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from P Park to another position If you do not hold the brake ...

Page 153: ... 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 P R N D5 D4 3 2 1 P R N D5 D4 3 2 1 Driving 153 ...

Page 154: ... heavy load towing a trailer up or down steep hills additional engine downhill braking is desired If towing a trailer refer to Driving while you tow in the Trailer Towing section of this chapter Upshifts into Overdrive can be made by shifting to D5 Selecting 4 Drive at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to 4th gear Selecting D4 from lower speeds will cause the transmission to upshift a...

Page 155: ...l shift to 3 Third after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed 2 Second Use 2 Second to start up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades Upshifts can be made by shifting to 3 Third 4 Drive or 5 Overdrive Selecting 2 Second at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear and will shift to 2 Second after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed P R ...

Page 156: ...shift firmly This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Once the vehicle is at operating temperature it may take several shifts at the same operating condition for the transmission to properly adapt Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation The more varied the driving habits speed and torque the longer i...

Page 157: ...s like a typical automatic transmission Pull the gearshift lever towards you and downward to move the automatic gearshift Refer to Driving with a 5 speed automatic transmission in this chapter for Park Reverse Neutral D5 and D4 information Manual shift mode With the gearshift lever in D5 Overdrive the gearshift lever can be moved to the right and into the manual shift mode The transmission will re...

Page 158: ...pass a throttle angle of 60 the transmission will remain in 2 Second gear No automatic upshift will occur If the driver passes the 60 throttle angle a 2 1 kickdown will occur scheduled by the processor as used in D5 Once the 2 1 kickdown has occurred the transmission will remain in 1 First gear until 2 Second gear is manually selected by moving the gearshift lever No automatic upshift will occur O...

Page 159: ...9 km h 24 mph 3 4 56 km h 35 mph 4 5 69 km h 43 mph Recommended upshifts when cruising Select Shift V6 3 0L Shift from 1 2 n a 2 3 29 km h 18 mph 3 4 50 km h 31 mph 4 5 64 km h 40 mph Recommended upshifts when accelerating Select Shift V8 3 9L Shift from 1 2 n a 2 3 34 km h 21 mph 3 4 51 km h 32 mph 4 5 66 km h 41 mph Recommended upshifts when cruising Select Shift V8 3 9L Shift from 1 2 n a 2 3 2...

Page 160: ...ust 1 Make sure the parking brake is fully set 2 Depress the clutch pedal fully 3 Put the gearshift lever in N Neutral 4 Turn the ignition to position 5 START to start the engine let the engine idle for a few seconds 5 Depress the brake pedal 6 Release the parking brake 7 Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear 8 Release the brake pedal 9 Slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing ...

Page 161: ...g to the following chart Recommended upshifts when accelerating 5 speed manual transmission Shift from 1 2 24 km h 15 mph 2 3 45 km h 28 mph 3 4 60 km h 37 mph 4 5 82 km h 51 mph Recommended upshifts when cruising 5 speed manual transmission Shift from 1 2 18 km h 11 mph 2 3 32 km h 20 mph 3 4 51 km h 32 mph 4 5 68 km h 42 mph Parking your vehicle 1 Disengage the clutch apply brake and shift into ...

Page 162: ...ng brake fully Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R Reverse Failure to do so may damage the transmission Put the gearshift lever in N Neutral and wait at least three seconds before shifting into R Reverse Shift into R Reverse only by moving the gearshift lever left of 1 First gear and then forward into R Reverse gear 1 2 3 4 5 1 1 2 4 5 R 3 Driving 162 ...

Page 163: ...do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle familiarize yourself with the following terms Base Cur...

Page 164: ...ombination any required option weight for trailer towing 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 passengers 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 r...

Page 165: ...ximize vehicle performance be sure to use the proper equipment while towing Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure Stay within your vehicle s load limits If exceeded cargo should be removed from the trailer and or the vehicle until all weights are within specified limits Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter Use extra caution when dri...

Page 166: ... transmission damage structural damage loss of control and personal injury Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper Use a load carrying hitch You must distribute the load in your trailer so t...

Page 167: ...onitor your vehicle lamps Splicing into the wiring or attaching wiring to the vehicle bulbs will DISABLE the rear vehicle lamps from functioning Your lamp outage feature will also be disabled or provide incorrect information Your vehicle is ready to install a Trailer Tow module that will provide the proper communication with the vehicle electrical system so your trailer lamps will function properl...

Page 168: ...ark and increase idle speed This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If you must park on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels Recreational towing all wheels on the ground Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground such as behind a recre...

Page 169: ...t can cause transmission fluid loss damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED The luggage rack is dealer installed only See your local Lincoln Mercury dealership The maximum load is 75 kg 165 lb on the luggage rack structure The vehicle s roof panel is not designed to carry a load When loading the luggage rack it is recommended to evenly distribute the ...

Page 170: ...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 171: ...ncy 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 RESETTING THE FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut off switch is ...

Page 172: ...m for leaks 3 If no fuel leak is apparent reset the fuel pump shut off switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition to the RUN 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 ...

Page 173: ... Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the right hand side kick panel Remove the panel cover to access the f...

Page 174: ...6 10A OBD II 7 5A DDM DSM Anti theft LED Security Horn PCM Power Mirror 8 5A Right Front Turn Right Front Repeater Right Front Sidemarker Right Front Park Lamps SEE OWNER S MANUAL RELAY 1 REPLACEMENT FUSES FUSE 8 FUSE 9 FUSE 10 FUSE 11 FUSE 12 FUSE 13 FUSE 14 FUSE 15 FUSE 16 FUSE 17 FUSE 18 FUSE 19 FUSE 20 FUSE 21 FUSE 1 FUSE 2 FUSE 3 FUSE 4 FUSE 5 FUSE 6 FUSE 7 FUSE 22 FUSE 23 FUSE 24 FUSE 25 FUS...

Page 175: ...ols RSM Rain Sensor Module 17 5A RCM Alternator Warning Lamp 18 20A Radio CIA 19 15A Tilt Tele Motors 20 10A FEM DATC Cluster Brake Shift Interlock REM 21 10A Power Folding Mirrors 22 10A DDM 23 10A Right Front High Beam 24 5A PATS 25 10A Left Front Low Beam 26 10A Wiper Relay Windshield Washer 27 10A Radio Cellphone 28 5A Security Horn 29 5A Trailer Tow Ignition Sense VEMS FEM 30 5A FEM 31 Not Us...

Page 176: ...ehicle s main electrical systems from overloads Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and care chapter 7 Roadside emergencies 176 ...

Page 177: ...4 15A Horn 5 20A Fuel Injectors 6 15A Transmission Solenoid 7 Not Used 8 Not Used 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 11 15A HEGO s 12 10A COP s RELAY 14 RELAY 15 RELAY 11 RELAY 12 RELAY 10 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 RELAY 13 RELAY 08 DIODE RELAY 04 RELAY 05 RELAY 01 RELAY 09 RELAY 06 RELAY 02 RELAY 07 RELAY 03 Roadside emergencies 177 ...

Page 178: ...tarter Solenoid 22 30A ABS Motor 23 Not Used Fuse Plug 24 Not Used Relay 01 Wiper Hi Lo Relay 02 Wiper Park Relay 03 COP s and HEGO s Relay 04 Not Used Relay 05 Auxiliary Coolant Pump V8 Relay 06 Horn Relay 07 Fog Lamps Relay 08 A C Clutch Relay 09 Wiper Run Acc Relay 10 Blower Motor Relay 11 Not Used Relay 12 Heated Wiper Park Relay 13 Not Used Relay 14 PCM Power Relay 15 Starter Motor Diode PCM ...

Page 179: ...nt fuses Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and care chapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PBT MINI FUSE SEE OWNER S MANUAL CONSULTER LA GUIDE CARTRIDGE FUSE 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 10 11 RELAY 001 12 13 14 15 1...

Page 180: ... Lamp 8 10A Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 9 5A Heated Mirror 10 20A Powerpoint 11 15A Heated Seats 12 5A Transit Relay if equipped 13 Not Used 14 5A Phone CD VEMS 15 5A Alternator Sense 16 20A Moonroof 17 15A Fuel Pump 18 20A Subwoofer Amplifier 19 20A REM Left Rear Window 20 20A DDM Driver Window 21 20A Driver Lumbar Power Seats 22 20A Ignition Switch 23 30A SSP4 24 30A SSP3 25 40A P J B 26 20A F...

Page 181: ...place on the side of the road Temporary spare tire information Your vehicle may have a temporary or full size spare tire The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such It is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only Replace this tire with a full size tire as soon as possible If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow these precautions t...

Page 182: ...y other type of vehicle Tire change procedure To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured 1 Park on a level surface activate hazard flashers and...

Page 183: ...n each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground 5 Put the jack in the jack notch next to the tire you are changing Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground Roadside emergencies 183 ...

Page 184: ...porary spare tire 8 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 9 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown 10 Put flat tire jack and lug wrench away Make sure jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive 11 Unblock the wheels Anti theft lug nuts if equipped If your vehicle is equipped with this feature one of the lug nuts on each wheel must be remo...

Page 185: ...LE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames sparks or lit cigarettes An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage Do not push start your vehicle You could damage the catalytic converter Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin eyes and clothing if contacted Do not attempt to push start your vehicle Automatic transmissions do not have push start capability P...

Page 186: ...sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables 5 Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical surges Turn all other accessories off Connecting the jumper cables 1 Connect the positive bo...

Page 187: ...2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery Roadside emergencies 187 ...

Page 188: ...ery 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 Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started ru...

Page 189: ... the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the spare tire tie down stud 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery Roadside emergencies 189 ...

Page 190: ...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 191: ...t or flatbed equipment Do not tow with a slingbelt Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure 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 proper hook up and towing procedures for your vehicle Roadside emerg...

Page 192: ...hicle 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 ventilation Keep all lit cigarettes open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts If you disconnect the battery the engine must rel...

Page 193: ... the gearshift in neutral 2 Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running The cooling fan is automatic and may come on at any time Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working near the fan OPENING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release hand...

Page 194: ...p 2 Engine oil dipstick 3 Brake and clutch if equipped fluid reservoir 4 Engine coolant reservoir 5 Power steering fluid reservoir 6 Air filter assembly 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Power distribution box 9 Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir 1 9 8 2 3 5 6 7 4 Maintenance and care 194 ...

Page 195: ...voir 6 Air filter assembly 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Power distribution box 9 Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 9 8 7 6 4 1 2 3 5 Maintenance and care 195 ...

Page 196: ...e oil level indicator dipstick 6 Wipe the indicator clean Insert the indicator fully then remove it again If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below the MIN mark add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN MAX range Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage Some oil must be removed from the engine by a ser...

Page 197: ...th the engine oil level indicator and or the engine oil filler cap removed Engine oil and filter recommendations 3 0L Engine Look for this certification trademark SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended Only use oils Certified For Gasoline Engines by the American Petroleum Institute API Use the Motorcraft Part XO 5W20 QSP in U S or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification WSS M2C153 H SAE 5W 20 oi...

Page 198: ...ot use supplemental engine oil additives oil treatments or engine treatments They are unnecessary and could under certain conditions lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide Engine Oil Filter Recommendation Change your engine oil filter according to the appropriate schedule lis...

Page 199: ...to Lubricant specification 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 medical attention immediately If you use ...

Page 200: ...uce vomiting Seek medical attention immediately WASHER FLUID Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for fuel The reservoir is highlighted with a symbol If the level is low add enough fluid to fill the reservoir In very cold weather do not fill the reservoir all the way Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications cha...

Page 201: ...ting is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the cold full of cold fill range level in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding Engine Coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentrat...

Page 202: ...as not been checked at the recommended interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter If the engine coolant reservoir has become completely empty have the engine cooling system inspected and refilled by a qualified service technician Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do...

Page 203: ... of your vehicle s engine cooling system If you are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle requires contact your local dealer To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from being released from the engine cooling system never remove the pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is running or hot Failure to follow this warning may result in damage to the engine s cooling...

Page 204: ... never remove the pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is running or hot Failure to follow this warning may result in damage to the engine s cooling system and possible severe personal injury If you must remove the pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir follow these steps to avoid personal injury 1 Before you remove the cap turn the engine off and l...

Page 205: ...tics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the winter months If you drive in extremely hot climates it is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40 NEVER decrease the coolant concentration ...

Page 206: ...e will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine When this occurs the vehicle will still operate However the engine power will be limited the air conditioning system will be disabled Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine will completely shut down causing steering and braking effort to inc...

Page 207: ...o a service facility as soon as possible Checking and adding engine cooling fan hydraulic fluid Check the engine cooling fan hydraulic fluid Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules If adding fluid is necessary use only MERCONt ATF Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature 7 to 25 C 20 to 80 F 1 Check the fluid level in the reservoir It should be be...

Page 208: ...he range between the MIN and MAX lines Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid The 5R55N transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transmission does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be checked if the transmi...

Page 209: ...ual transmission fluid if equipped 1 Clean the filler plug 2 Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level 3 Fluid level should be at bottom of the opening 4 Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening 5 Install and tighten the fill plug securely Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications Refer to the Capacities and specifications cha...

Page 210: ...operation keep the top of the battery clean and dry Make certain that the vent hose is attached Also make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals When the battery is disconnected or a new battery 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...

Page 211: ...ater for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician immediately Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling 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 ne...

Page 212: ...w battery has been installed the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is reconnected Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner Follow your local authorized standards for disposal Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the ...

Page 213: ...e air filter element 1 Loosen the hose clamp on the outlet tube at the air filter housing 2 Release the two clamps that secure the cover to the air filter housing and place the cover aside Maintenance and care 213 ...

Page 214: ...nsure good sealing 5 Install a new air filter element Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover This could cause filter damage and allow unmetered air to enter the engine if not properly seated 6 Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps CABIN AIR FILTER Maintenance and care 214 ...

Page 215: ... the following benefits to customers Improves the customer s driving comfort by reducing particle concentration Improves the interior compartment cleanliness Protects the climate control components from particle deposits The filter is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl grille on the passenger side of the vehicle To replace the filter perform the following procedure 1 Open the h...

Page 216: ...ilar object Note also that the cowl screen is retained to the rubber hood hinge cover with Velcro This must be released to remove the cowl screen 3 Remove the cowl cover 4 Release the clips in order to remove the cabin air filter from the cabin air filter housing Please note that releasing the clips might require a slight downward force Maintenance and care 216 ...

Page 217: ...e clips are secure 6 Install the cowl cover 7 Insert the five pushpins that retain the passenger side portion of the cowl screen Push up the center button of the pins to insert the pins Refasten the velcro at the rubber hood hinge cover 8 Close the hood Maintenance and care 217 ...

Page 218: ...n cold weather refer to the Electric window heaters section of the Controls and Features chapter 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 detergent Rinse thoroughly with clean water To avoid damaging the blades do not use fuel kerosene paint thinner or other solvents Changing th...

Page 219: ...wiper arm and reposition the clip until it locks Repeat for driver s side wiper arm INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tires that have a rating on them called Tire Quality Grades The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Maintenance and care 219 ...

Page 220: ...e as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pav...

Page 221: ...xcessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure Use an accurate tire pressure gauge Check the tire pressure when tires are cold after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km 3 miles Adjust tire pressure to recommended sp...

Page 222: ...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 wear unevenly have them checked Four tire rotation Five tire rotation with full size spare tire Maintenance and care 222 ...

Page 223: ...re sidewall Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads When replacing full size tires never mix radial bias belted or bias type tires Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification or Tire Label Make sure that all tires are the same size speed rating and load carrying capacity Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label If ...

Page 224: ...ins may chip aluminum wheels Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains Use only SAE Class S chains with P215 60R16 tires Do not use tire chains with size P235 50R17 tires Use of SAE Class S chains or other chain types may damage your vehicle Install chains securely verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring brake lines or fuel lines Drive cautiously If you hear the chains rub...

Page 225: ...or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in possible personal injury Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled Gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle Always turn off the vehi...

Page 226: ... gasoline vapors or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction In sensitive individuals serious personal injury or sickness may result If fuel is splashed on the skin promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck Never smok...

Page 227: ...stomer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others If you do not use the pro...

Page 228: ...rting rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start try a different brand of Premium unleaded gasoline If the problems persist see your dealer or a qualified service technician It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel...

Page 229: ...ay be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy ...

Page 230: ...an 2 automatic click offs when filling Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent Calculating fue...

Page 231: ...te stopping slowing down may eliminate the need to stop Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at 88 km h 55 mph uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 105 km h 65 mph Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed...

Page 232: ...ed to driving on hilly terrain Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal Close windows for high speed driving EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel econo...

Page 233: ...partment and exhaust system which can start a fire Illumination of the Check Engine light charging system warning light or the temperature warning light fluid leaks strange odors smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment Do not make an...

Page 234: ...ary as described below First at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway Next at least 20 minutes driving in stop and go city type traffic with at least four idle periods Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the engine Then start the engine and complete the above driving cycle The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature Once started do n...

Page 235: ...he bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated 1 Install the new bulb in lamp assembly by pushing straight in and turning to lock in position You may need to turn the bulb slightly to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly 2 Connect the electrical connector to the bulb 3 Install the protective cover and secure with four tabs 4 Turn the headlamps on and ...

Page 236: ... qualified technician Replacing license plate lamp bulbs For bulb replacement see a dealer or qualified technician Interior bulbs Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently front map lamps Rear dome reading lamp For bulb replacement see a dealer or qualified technician Map lamps For bulb replacement see a qualified service technician or your dealer Using the right bulbs Replace...

Page 237: ...ent 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 body Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the horizontal direction left right and the vertical position up down A non zero bubble reading does not necessarily indicate out of aim headlamps If ...

Page 238: ...cle on a level surface 2 With the hood open remove the protective cover then locate the horizontal indicator and the adjusting screw 3 Use a 4 mm wrench or socket to turn the horizontal adjusting screw until the end of the shaft within the clear tube lines up with the 0 reference mark on the indicator when viewed directly from above IN OUT Maintenance and care 238 ...

Page 239: ...orizontal 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 particularly dirty use a quality car wash...

Page 240: ... 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 241: ... 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 242: ...ts replaced when worn Cleaning the engine Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal When washing Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine The high pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components Never appl...

Page 243: ...hat increases the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the air bag system Cleaning the instrument cluster lens Clean with a damp cloth then dry with a dry cloth Do ...

Page 244: ...ets Do not bleach or dye the belts because these actions may weaken the belt webbing Check the safety belt system periodically to make sure there are no nicks tears or cuts If your vehicle has been involved in an accident refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in the Seating and safety restraints chapter Cleaning leather seats To clean simply use a soft cloth dampened with water and a mild s...

Page 245: ...and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner Remove fresh spots immediately Do not use household or glass cleaners These agents can stain and discolor the fabric Use a mild soap and water solution if necessary Maintenance and care 245 ...

Page 246: ...acity Brake fluid and clutch fluid if equipped High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid 1 All Fill to MAX line on reservoir Engine oil includes filter change Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil 3 0L 4V V6 engine 6 5L 6 9 quarts Motorcraft SAE 5W 30 Super Premium Motor Oil 3 9L 4V V8 engine 5 7L 6 0 quarts Engine coolant 2 Premium Engine Coolant 3 0L 4V V6 engine 10 6L 11 2 quarts ...

Page 247: ... Maintenance and Care chapter 3 Your vehicle s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is considered lubricated for life These lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water The axle lubricant should be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water Fill 6 mm to 14 mm 1...

Page 248: ...se Grease D0AZ 19584 AA or F5AZ 19G209 AA ESB M1C93 B or ESR M1C159 A Engine coolant Ford Premium Engine Coolant green colored VC 4 A in Canada Motorcraft CXC 10 ESE M97B44 A Engine oil 3 0L 4V V6 Engine Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil XO 5W20 QSP WSS M2C153 H with API Certification Mark Engine oil 3 9L 4V V8 Engine SAE 5W 30 Super Premium Motor Oil XO 5W30 QSP WSS M2C153 G with API C...

Page 249: ...T 4 fluid can be used 2 Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCONt and MERCONt V are not interchangeable DO NOT MIX MERCONt and MERCONt V Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval ENGINE DATA Engine 3 0L 4V V...

Page 250: ...m in 1 Overall length 4 925 mm 193 9 in 2 Overall width 1 859 mm 73 2 in 3 Overall height 1 426 mm 56 1 in 4 Wheelbase 2 909 mm 114 5 in 5 Track Front 1 537 mm 60 5 in 5 Track Rear 1 544 mm 60 8 in 2 5 3 1 4 Capacities and specifications 250 ...

Page 251: ... 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 frame and transfer case if equipped MFD BY FORD MOTOR CO IN U S A EXT PNT XXXXXX XXXXXX RC XX DSO XXXX BAR INT TR TP PS R AXLE TR SPR X XX XXX X XX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXX UPC F85B 1520472 AB DATE XXXXX GVWR XXXXXXXXXXXX VIN XXXXXXXX...

Page 252: ... provided by 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 Servi...

Page 253: ...and accessories providing you with equipment reliability Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service or if you need more help than the dealership could provide after following the steps described above contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you In the United States Ford Motor Company Cust...

Page 254: ...ilable when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Your telephone number home and business The name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located The year and make of your vehicle The date of vehicle purchase The current odometer reading The vehicle identification number VIN If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute you may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement Bo...

Page 255: ...the Board review Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance as designed concerns on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are eligible for review except those involving a non Ford product a non Ford dealership sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated...

Page 256: ...must complete the application in the DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application form Some states will require you to use certified mail with return receipt requested Your application is reviewed and if it is determined to be eligible you will receive an acknowledgment indicating the file number assigned to your application the toll free phone number of the DSB s independen...

Page 257: ...h complaint including oral presentations and arrive at a fair and impartial decision Board review may be terminated at any time by either party Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date that all requested information is received by the Board Since the Board generally meets once a month it may take longer for the Board to consider some cases After a case is reviewed the Boa...

Page 258: ...e the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings In the CAMVAP program impartial third party arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal environment These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the parties make decisions and when appropriate render awards to resolve disputes CAMVAP decisions are fast fair and final the arbitrator s award is bind...

Page 259: ...an 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 If you are in another foreign country contact the nearest Ford dealership If the dealership employees cannot help you they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U S or Canada register your vehicle identification number VIN and new address with Ford Motor Co...

Page 260: ...rance of your vehicle In addition each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford s rigid engineering and safety specifications Ford accessories are warranted for up to 12 months or 20 000 km 12 000 miles on all cars unless the accessory is installed on a new vehicle then the warranty becomes the balance of the new vehicle s warranty or the accessories warranty whichev...

Page 261: ...t capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label Consult your dealer for specific weight information The Federal Communications Commission FCC and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission CRTC regulate the use of mobile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with ra...

Page 262: ...any adverse effects or damage that may result from the use of such equipment ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio Make checks payable to HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 For a free publication catalog order toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 a m 6 00 p m EST for credit card holders only Obtaining a French owner s guide Fr...

Page 263: ...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 264: ...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 265: ...ill capacities 246 fluid specification 249 Axle lubricant specifications 248 249 refill capacities 246 B Battery 210 acid treating emergencies 210 charging system warning light 10 jumping a disabled battery 185 maintenance free 210 replacement specifications 246 servicing 210 Belt minder 118 Brakes 144 anti lock 144 145 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 9 144 brake warning light 10 fluid ch...

Page 266: ...re light 8 refill capacities 205 246 specifications 248 249 Cruise control see Speed control 77 Customer Assistance 170 Ford accessories for your vehicle 259 Ford Extended Service Plan 252 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 258 Getting roadside assistance 170 Getting the service you need 252 Ordering additional owner s literature 262 The Dispute Settlement Board 255 Utilizing the Mediat...

Page 267: ...ight fuel 227 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 232 detergent in fuel 229 filling your vehicle with fuel 225 227 229 filter specifications 229 246 fuel pump shut off switch 171 gauge 16 improving fuel economy 229 low fuel warning light 11 octane rating 228 249 250 quality 228 running out of fuel 229 safety information relating to automotive fuels 225 Fuses 172 173 G Garage door opener 86...

Page 268: ... of components 8 J Jack 181 positioning 181 storage 181 Jump starting your vehicle 185 K Keyless entry system autolock 97 Keys 72 100 102 key in ignition chime 14 positions of the ignition 72 removing from the ignition 163 valet key 72 L Lamps autolamp system 29 bulb replacement specifications chart 236 cargo lamps 29 daytime running light 27 fog lamps 28 headlamps 27 headlamps flash to pass 28 in...

Page 269: ...s 21 Mirrors 86 automatic dimming rearview mirror 84 cleaning 241 heated 30 programmable memory 98 side view mirrors power 29 Moon roof 83 Motorcraft parts 229 246 O Octane rating 228 Odometer 17 Oil see Engine oil 195 P Panic alarm feature remote entry system 96 Parking brake 145 Parts see Motorcraft parts 246 Power distribution box see Fuses 176 179 Power door locks 91 97 Power steering 146 147 ...

Page 270: ...ons 246 249 250 Specification chart lubricants 248 249 Speed control 77 Speedometer 16 Starting your vehicle 139 141 jump starting 185 Steering speed sensitive 147 Steering column lock 71 Steering wheel controls 75 tilting 12 74 T Tachometer 16 Tires 181 219 221 changing 181 182 checking the pressure 221 replacing 223 rotating 222 snow tires and chains 224 tire grades 220 treadwear 220 Towing 165 ...

Page 271: ...hicle loading 163 Ventilating your vehicle 143 W Warning chimes 14 Warning lights see Lights 8 Water Driving through 163 Windows power 90 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and cleaning 218 operation 73 replacing wiper blades 218 Wrecker towing 191 Index 271 ...

Page 272: ...oling fan fluid capacity Fill to MAX line on reservoir Use Motorcraft MERCONt ATF Manual transmission fluid capacity 2 3 1 1L 1 2 quarts Use Motorcraft MERCONt ATF Automatic transmission fluid capacity 5R55N 2 4 11 2L 11 9 quarts Use Motorcraft MERCONt V ATF 1 Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant green in color DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant orange in color Refer to Adding engine coolant ...

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