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To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the
red access control lever up releasing
the seat from the floor and rotate
the seat up towards the front seat.

Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is
occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury

during a sudden stop.

Seating and safety restraints

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Summary of Contents for Mountaineer 2002

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Page 2: ...82 Customer assistance 291 Reporting safety defects 303 Index 304 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation...

Page 3: ...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 4: ...anties For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner s Guide SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Before you drive your vehicle please read this Owner s Guide carefully Your v...

Page 5: ...at Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchorage Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Traction Control AdvanceTrac 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 Introduction 4 ...

Page 6: ...m 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 Low tire warning Introduction 5 ...

Page 7: ...r washer control pg 83 Turn signal lever pg 77 Instrument cluster pg 8 Steering wheel controls pg 84 Driver air bag pg 149 Speed control pg 78 Reverse sensing system pg 33 Instrument panel dimmer control pg 32 if equipped Instrumentation 6 ...

Page 8: ...ON SEEK EJ COMP DISC DISCS TUNE 1 2 3 4 5 6 SHUFFLE CD CD O D O FF AUTO OFF DUAL A C R EXT F C Gearshift includes overdrive button pg 183 Message center pg 19 Audio system pg 54 Climate control system pg 36 Power adjustable foot pedals pg 33 Instrumentation 7 ...

Page 9: ...AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster O D OFF DOOR AJAR CHECK GAGE CHECK FUEL CAP LOW WASH BRAKE SERVICE ENGINE SOON TRIP O D OFF BRAKE SERVICE ENGINE SOON HITEMP LOW OIL Instrumentation 8 ...

Page 10: ...ded octane and or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present the light should turn off A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city highway driving No additional vehicle service is required If the light remains on have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportuni...

Page 11: ...em serviced immediately Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts For more information refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter Brake system warning To confirm the brake system warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to ...

Page 12: ...tem ABS To confirm the anti lock brake system ABS warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position the light will momentarily illuminate just prior to reaching the START position If the light remains on continues to flash or fails to illumin...

Page 13: ...washer fluid if equipped Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly AdvanceTrac姟 if equipped Flashes when the AdvanceTrac娂 system is active If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately For more information refer to the Driving chapter Door ajar Illuminates when any door is open or not fully closed LOW WA...

Page 14: ...n your seat belts BeltMinder姟 chime Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts Supplemental restraint system SRS warning chime Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system front or side airbags has been detected Have the supplemental restraint system inspected immediately Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver...

Page 15: ...uges Optional instrument cluster gauges Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed O D OFF DOOR AJAR CHECK GAGE CHECK FUEL CAP LOW WASH BRAKE SERVICE ENGINE SOON TRIP O D OFF BRAKE SERVICE ENGINE SOON HITEMP LOW OIL Instrumentation 14 ...

Page 16: ...nce and care chapter Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly 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 Odometer Registers the total kilometers miles of the vehicle Standard...

Page 17: ...nd release the TRIP RESET button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer display Press and hold the button to reset Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine Battery voltage gauge Indicates battery voltage If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range have the vehicle s ele...

Page 18: ...g 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 The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located ELECTRONIC COMPASS TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IF EQUIPPED OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE The outside temperature display is contained in the instrument cluster and displays all t...

Page 19: ...nt Compass zone adjustment 1 Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map 2 Turn ignition to the ON position 3 Locate compass sensor mounted at base of mirror 4 Insert a paperclip into the small hole on the bottom of the compass sensor or press the button on the top of the compass module until ZONE appears in the instrument cluster display 5 Re...

Page 20: ...ntinue to hold down until ZONE disappears and CAL is displayed approximately eight seconds and release 4 Drive the vehicle slowly less than 5 km h 3 mph in circles until CAL indicator turns off 4 5 complete circles 5 The compass is now calibrated MESSAGE CENTER IF EQUIPPED With the ignition in the ON position the message center located on your instrument cluster displays important vehicle informat...

Page 21: ...e near large buildings bridges power lines and powerful broadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration may be necessary...

Page 22: ...gine 3 Determine your magnetic zone by referring to the zone map 4 From Info menu select the Compass Odometer function Do not select Trip DTE or AFE The top of the message center must be blank 5 Press and hold the RESET and SETUP control until the message center display changes to show the current zone setting 6 Release the RESET AND SETUP control then slowly press RESET down again 7 Press the SET...

Page 23: ...rences 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 1 Drive the vehicle at least 8 km 5 miles with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average 2 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the R...

Page 24: ...enu will give you an estimate of how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling your vehicle Otherwise the display will not show the addition of fuel for a few kilometers miles The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for 1 second when you have low fuel level indicated on the fuel gaug...

Page 25: ...FF For more information refer to Memory Seat in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter Autolamp delay 1 Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to select the autolamp delay time Language 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed 2 Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each...

Page 26: ...port and how it appears in the message center is as follows 1 FUEL LEVEL 2 WASHER FLUID LEVEL 3 OIL LIFE IN XX 4 ENGINE TEMP 5 OIL PRESSURE 6 TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM if equipped 7 BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 8 CHARGING SYSTEM System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle s operating systems In the event of a multiple warning situation the message center will cyc...

Page 27: ...l cap Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Check tire pressure if equipped Warning returns after the ignition key is turned from OFF to ON Check spare tire pressure if equipped Tire pressure system fault if equipped Tire pressure sensor fault if equipped Check AdvanceTrac娂 if equipped Advtrac off t c on if equipped Low washer fluid level Door ajar Change oil soon Oil change...

Page 28: ...loads 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 LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately Refer to Checking and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter LOW OIL PRESSURE Displayed when the engine oil level i...

Page 29: ...ssible For further information refer to AdvanceTrac娂 stability enhancement system in the Driving chapter ADVTRAC OFF T C ON Displayed on 4x4 vehicles only when 4x4 Low Range is selected In this mode the stability enhancement portion of the AdvanceTrac娂 is disabled but the traction enhancement feature remains enabled For further information refer to AdvanceTrac娂 stability enhancement system in the ...

Page 30: ... control to access the System Check function 2 Press and release the RESET control to display OIL LIFE XX HOLD RESET NEW 3 Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds to display IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET 4 Release the RESET control momentarily then press RESET and SETUP controls at the same time to activate a service mode which will display OIL LIFE XX RESET TO ALTER 5 Press RESET until you find yo...

Page 31: ...pressure monitoring system is always turned ON DATA ERR These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules Fuel computer Oil life Charging system Door sensor Washer fluid Brake fluid Compass Outside temperature Engine sensor Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis Instrumentation 30 ...

Page 32: ...indicator light will illuminate if the ignition is in the Run position Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output To activate the ignition must be in the ON position and the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position the parking brake must be disengaged Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Ru...

Page 33: ...MER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp parklamp operation Rotate up to brighten Rotate down to dim Rotate to full up position past detent dome defeat to turn on interior lamps Rotate to full down position past detent dome defeat to turn off the interior lamps approach lamps and will also disable the illuminated entry feature A Controls and features 32 ...

Page 34: ...s and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you The adjustment allows for approximately 76 mm 3 inches of maximum travel Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedals or while the vehicle is moving REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The Reverse Sensing System RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper wh...

Page 35: ...nly an aid for some generally large and fixed objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS this may include reduced performance or a false activation To help avoid personal injury always use caution when in R Reverse and when using the RSS This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects The ...

Page 36: ...r selector is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is ON The RSS control allows the driver to disable the RSS only when the ignition is ON and the gear selector is in R Reverse The OFF indicator remains illuminated when the system is disabled The system defaults to ON every time R Reverse is selected Press the control to disable or enable the system The indicator will remain illuminated to indicat...

Page 37: ...rol knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle The air conditioning can operate in all modes However the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6 C 43 F or higher 4 MAX A C A C 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 MAX A C Controls and features 36 ...

Page 38: ...stributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode Push the A C control in order to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature For added customer comfort when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions the air distributed through the floor ducts will b...

Page 39: ...r light will illuminate 3 Turn the temperature control knob to the left 4 Turn the fan speed control to the position of your choice During periods of high humidity vapor may be emitted from the air outlets when using the A C system with outside air This can be corrected by using MAX A C to cool the vehicle A C control This control is used to manually enable or disable the operation of the air cond...

Page 40: ...mate control system to be free from contamination of outside pollutants If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm weather conditions the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the windows open This will force most of the hot stale air out of the vehicle Once the vehicle has been aired out operate the cl...

Page 41: ...ATC system if equipped The Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control DEATC 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 comm...

Page 42: ...rature The selected temperature will appear in the display window and an indicator above the AUTO control will light The DEATC 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 mode and the weather is cool the DEATC directs the majori...

Page 43: ... return to full automatic control press the AUTO control Single dual electronic temperature zone Press DUAL to enable or disable the dual zone temperature feature When DUAL is pressed the display window indicates the current temperature setting for the driver and the last temperature setting that was selected for the passenger In addition to the DUAL control the passenger may engage the dual tempe...

Page 44: ...ature between 16 C 60 F and 32 C 90 F by pressing the temperature control on the passenger side of the system Temperature conversion Press the Fahrenheit Celsius F C control to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the DEATC display only The temperature in Celsius will be displayed in half degree increments The English Metric control on the trip computer and message center if equipp...

Page 45: ...n lit and the system will remain in auto operation To return to automatic fan operation press AUTO The fan icon and bars will disappear from the display and the DEATC system will return to full automatic operation A C control A C air conditioning Used to manually enable or disable the operation of the air conditioning in all modes except and In all modes the air conditioning will only function if ...

Page 46: ...A C is selected when in AUTO operation the DEATC system will be disabled and you will return to manual operation with the A C indicator lit To return to automatic A C operation press AUTO Recirculation control air recirculation Used to manually enable or disable recirculated air operation in all modes except and The use of recirculated air when the air conditioning is operating helps to reduce the...

Page 47: ...verride control is selected the DEATC system will turn off the AUTO indicator and display the indicators of all operating override controls More than one override control indicator may turn on when an override control is selected Airflow direction control panel Distributes air through the instrument panel registers panel floor Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and the front se...

Page 48: ...minate when this mode is selected Recirculation and A C override controls cannot be selected For added customer comfort the system will allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode Turn DEATC off OFF Outside air is shut out The fan heating and air conditioning will not operate The outside temperature will still display when selected with the ignition in the ON position R rear window def...

Page 49: ...e with the climate control system in the OFF position Under normal weather conditions your vehicle s climate control system should be left in any position other than OFF or when the vehicle is parked This allows the vehicle to breathe through the outside air inlet duct Under snowy or dirty weather conditions your vehicle s climate control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle ...

Page 50: ...s which are located in the overhead console of the first row and in the headliner for second row seating The auxiliary climate control feature provides increased capacity to quickly heat or cool your vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with a manual heating and air conditioning system the auxiliary climate controls are dependent on the main climate control system If the main climate control system...

Page 51: ...e temperature control to regulate the air temperature Press the mode selector once to select air distribution through the overhead vents The icon will illuminate on the temperature selector Press the mode selector again to select air distribution through the floor vents The icon will illuminate on the temperature selector Only the auxiliary control head front or rear that is active will have the i...

Page 52: ...t auxiliary control is turned to REAR to enable the rear climate controls Turn the fan speed control to the desired fan speed Turn the temperature control to regulate the air temperature Press the mode selector once to select air distribution through the overhead vents The icon will illuminate on the temperature selector 4 3 2 1 0 Controls and features 51 ...

Page 53: ...lights functioning Floor console climate controls if equipped Depending on the equipment package your vehicle may be equipped with floor console climate control capabilities The floor console climate control system allows the rear passengers to select a mode of airflow distribution through the floor console However air temperature and fan speed are controlled by the main climate control system Con...

Page 54: ...se the registers rotate down REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ...

Page 55: ...t control Turn control to raise or lower volume If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on FM 1 AMC BL RF REW FF SCAN BASS TREB SEL BAL TAPE DISC EJ CD FADE AUTO CLK SIDE 1 2 COMP SHUFFLE EJ MUTE VOL PUSH ON SEEK TUNE AM FM 1 2 3 4 5 6 DOLBY B NR ST VOL PUSH ON VOL PU...

Page 56: ...ess to move to the next frequency down the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly Press to move to the next frequency up the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold for quick movement Seek function The seek function control works in radio tape or CD mode Seek function in radio mode Press to find the ...

Page 57: ...he tape The tape scans in a forward direction At the end of the tape s first side direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape To stop on a particular selection press the control again Scan function in CD mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD The CD scans in a forward direction wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD To ...

Page 58: ...ations are filled the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available These stations are temporarily stored in the memory preset controls until deactivated and are accessed in the same manner as your original presets To deacti...

Page 59: ...udio system s treble output Press the TREB control then press to decrease the treble output and to increase the treble output Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers Press the BAL control then press to shift sound to the left and to shift sound to the right SEL BASS TREB SEL BAL FADE SEL Controls and features 58 ...

Page 60: ...ontrol The first track of the disc will begin playing If returning from radio or tape mode CD play will begin where it stopped last Press the CD control to toggle between single CD and CD changer play if equipped Do not insert any promotional odd shaped or sized discs or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes In tape...

Page 61: ...rol to stop and eject a tape Press the EJ control to stop and eject a CD Dolby姞 noise reduction Dolby威 noise reduction operates in tape mode Dolby威 noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback Press the control to activate and deactivate the Dolby威 noise reduction Dolby威 noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby威 Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby...

Page 62: ... operates in CD mode and plays all tracks in random order Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again Setting the clock To set the hour press and hold the CLK control and press SEEK to decrease hours and to increase hours To set the minute press and hold the CLK control and press TUNE COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6 AUTO CLK AUTO CLK ...

Page 63: ...e When in clock mode the media information will display for 10 seconds when the radio is turned on and then revert to clock information Any time that the media is changed new radio station etc the media information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock In media mode the media information will always be displayed Mute mode Press the MUTE control to mute the playing me...

Page 64: ...gnition switch is turned back on Speed sensitive volume With this feature radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3 Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting To engage the speed sensitive volume feature press and hold ...

Page 65: ... to move to the next frequency down the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly Press to move to the next frequency up the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold for quick movement Disc adjust for CD mode Press to select the previous disc Play will begin on the first track of the disc unless shuffle ...

Page 66: ...in radio or CD mode Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode Scan function in CD mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD The CD scans in a forward direction wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD To stop on a ...

Page 67: ...tions without losing your original manually set preset stations This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations Starting autostore 1 Press and momentarily hold the AM FM control 2 AUTOSET will flash in the display as the frequency band is scrolled through 3 When the six strongest stations are filled the station stored in memory preset control 1 will st...

Page 68: ...egular shaped CDs CDs with a scratch protection film attached and CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ball point pens may damage CDs Please contact your dealer for further information Display ...

Page 69: ... has been loaded The process is repeated until all 6 slots are full The audio system plays the last CD loaded and the display is updated If some slots are already full and autoload is activated the system will fill all empty slots Eject Press the EJ control to stop and eject a CD You can choose which CD will be ejected by pressing the EJ control and the desired preset number 1 6 For example to eje...

Page 70: ... to disengage fast forward mode When in fast forward mode your audio system will automatically lower the volume level of the playing media Shuffle feature Press the SHUF control until the desired shuffle mode is displayed The audio system will then engage the desired shuffle mode When engaged the shuffle feature has two different modes SHUFFLE DISC and SHUFFLE TRK SHUFFLE DISC randomly plays track...

Page 71: ...EL 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 clock SELECT MINUTES ...

Page 72: ...o hear traffic announcements When in this mode traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD play When in FM mode and RDS is activated press the MENU until TRAFFIC OFF displays Press the SEL control to engage the feature The display will read TRAFFIC ON This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic announcements With the display reading TRAFFIC ON adjust the volume using the vo...

Page 73: ... the RDS feature is on press the MENU control to scroll through the following selections Traffic announcements This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements while in CD mode These announcements are broadcast by traffic capable RDS stations When in this mode traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD play Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed Press the SEL control to enga...

Page 74: ...s Rock Soft Top 40 Show This feature allows you to select the type of RDS broadcast information the radio will regularly show in the display With RDS activated press the MENU control until SHOW is displayed Use the SEL control to select TYPE displays the RDS program type rock jazz etc NAME displays the name of the radio station or NONE deactivates the RDS display Digital signal processing if equip...

Page 75: ...ty of about 2 000 CHURCH church with a high vault STADIUM outdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000 Press the DSP control again to access the occupancy modes Use the SEL control to optimize the sound based upon the occupants in the vehicle The following occupancy modes can be selected ALL SEATS DRIVER SEAT REAR SEATS Mute mode Press the control to mute the playing media Press the control aga...

Page 76: ...ou want to insert a disc The disc is inserted with the label surface downward The disc is dusty or defective The player s internal temperature is above 60 C 140 F Allow the player to cool down before operating A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is inserted Cleaning compact discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing If necessary clean discs only with an ap...

Page 77: ...after 10 to 12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation Cassette and cassette player care Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight high humidity extreme heat or extreme cold Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a fin...

Page 78: ...ic lights and thunderstorms Moving away from an interfering structure out of its shadow returns your reception to normal Station overload Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger signals when you pass a broadcast tower A stronger signal may temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station frequency is displayed The audio system automatically switches to single channel re...

Page 79: ...erational Warning lights illuminated Key position when driving 4 START cranks the engine Release the key as soon as the engine starts 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 shift the gearshift lever into N Neutral with the speed control on Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on...

Page 80: ...slower or faster than the set speed This is normal Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed going downhill If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving downhill you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km h 10 mph below your set speed on an uphil...

Page 81: ...lerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed To set a lower set speed Press and hold COAST CST Release the control when the desired speed is reached or Press and release COAST CST to operate the Tap Down function Each press will decrease the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 mph or Dep...

Page 82: ...control will not erase the previously programmed set speed Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed To return to a previously set speed Press RES For RES to operate the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km h 30 mph RES SET COAST Controls and features 81 ...

Page 83: ...r is in the down position tilt and telescope the steering column to the desired orientation If your vehicle has the tilt only steering column pull the lever down to unlock the steering column While the lever is in the down position tilt the steering column to its desired orientation Lift the lever back to its original position to lock the steering column Never adjust the steering column when the v...

Page 84: ...pes with wash Push and hold for a longer wash up to ten seconds Speed dependent wipers When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings speed sensitive front wipers automatically adjust as the vehicle s speed changes Rear window wiper washer controls For rear wiper operation rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position Select INT 1 3 4 second interva...

Page 85: ...elect AM FM1 FM2 TAPE if equipped CD if equipped or DVD if equipped In AM FM1 or FM2 mode Press MEM to select preset stations within the selected radio band In Tape mode Press MEM to select the next selection on the tape In CD mode Press MEM to select the next selection on the CD In any mode Press VOL or to adjust volume Controls and features 84 ...

Page 86: ...perature Press or to adjust fan speed OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED The appearance of your vehicle s overhead console will vary according to your option package Storage compartment Press the latch to open the storage compartment Controls and features 85 ...

Page 87: ...eight adaptors onto the back of the door as needed Close the door Press the depression in the door to activate the transmitter Moon roof if equipped You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up to ventilate the vehicle To open the moon roof The moon roof is equipped with an automatic one touch express opening feature Press and momentarily hold the rear portion of the contr...

Page 88: ... moon roof needs to be opened to the vent position to reset the moon roof positions The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when the glass panel is shut To close the shade pull it toward the front of the vehicle Do not let children play with the moon roof They may seriously hurt themselves Interior Lamps Dome lamps and map lamps The front map dome lamp is located overhead be...

Page 89: ... either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps HOMELINK姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver located on the overhead console provides a convenient way to replace up to three 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 gate operators security s...

Page 90: ...e buttons releasing only when the red light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not repeat step one to program additional hand held transmitters to the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons This will erase previously programmed hand held transmitter signals into HomeLink威 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter 2 8 cm 1 3 inches away from the HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver surface located on y...

Page 91: ...art button usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit 7 Press and release the learn or smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer Note There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight 8 Return to the vehicle and firmly press hold for two seconds and release the HomeLink威 button Repeat the press hold release sequence again and depending on th...

Page 92: ...d release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink威 The red indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 accepts the radio frequency signal Proceed with step 4 in the Programming section Operating the HomeLink姞 Universal Transceiver To operate simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink威 button Activ...

Page 93: ...The red indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink威 button follow step 2 in the Programming section For questions or comments contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR The autolamp automatic dimming mirror is equipped with an automatic dimming feature This feature will change from the normal state to the non ...

Page 94: ...isor mirror lamps lift the mirror cover POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open AUTO AUTO Controls and features 93 ...

Page 95: ...controls except for the driver s press the left side of the control Press the right side to restore the window controls Accessory delay With accessory delay the window switches and audio system may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened MANUAL DOOR LOCKS The manual door lock knob is located above the inside door release han...

Page 96: ...e Perimeter alarm system in this section for more details LIFTGATE An additional power door lock can be accessed by opening the liftgate The button is located either on the top of the left hand quarter trim panel underneath the rear window or on the bottom of the left hand quarter trim panel Press this button to lock or unlock all the doors Controls and features 95 ...

Page 97: ...set the lock for both doors Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock Move control down to disengage childproof locks POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors 1 Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror 2 Move the contro...

Page 98: ...tions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Fold away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space like an automatic car wash CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features These include Utility compartment with cassette compact disc storage Auxiliary power point Cupholders Tissue box holder Use only soft cups in the cupholder...

Page 99: ...ur warranty The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories Rear auxiliary power point if equipped A second auxiliary power point is located on the rear side of the console It is accessible from the rear seats Rear console features The rear console may incorporate the following features air vents cupholders will pull up with break away feature rear power point Controls and...

Page 100: ...control button on the right side under the license plate lamp shield To open the liftgate unlock the liftgate with the power door locks the remote entry or the keyless entry pad and pull the middle lever under the license plate lamp shield To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window use the power door locks or press the door lock switch on the left side of the cargo area To manually lock or unloc...

Page 101: ...ions right side first in the trim panels behind the second row seat To reduce the risk of injuries the cargo area cover must be properly installed on the rear trim panels Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not secu...

Page 102: ...ul interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate and open the liftgate window without a ke...

Page 103: ... lock and the lamps will flash once as long as all doors liftgate liftgate glass are closed also includes hood on vehicles equipped with perimeter anti theft If any of these are ajar the lamps will not flash To confirm all doors are closed and locked press the control a second time within three seconds The doors will lock again the lamps will flash once and the horn will chirp If any of the doors ...

Page 104: ...ate the interior lights To deactivate the alarm press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON Memory seat feature if equipped The remote entry system can also control the memory seat feature Press the control once to unlock the driver s door Pressing the control will automatically move the seat to the desired memory position the seat position corresponds to the transmitter being used C...

Page 105: ...1 Press the SET control on the driver s door panel 2 Within 5 five seconds press any control on the remote transmitter which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on the driver s door panel 3 Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired Replacing the battery The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent T...

Page 106: ...battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lost and you would like to remove it from the vehicle s memory or you would like to purchase additional remote transmitters and have them programmed to your vehicle Take all your ...

Page 107: ... procedure will have to be repeated Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters The doors will lock unlock to confirm that each remote transmitter has been programmed When you have completed programming the remote transmitters turn the ignition to 1 LOCK or wait 20 seconds Again the doors will lock unlock to confirm programming has been completed Illuminated entry The interi...

Page 108: ...em and Perimeter alarm system in this chapter for more information Your vehicle has a factory set 5 digit code that operates the keyless entry system You can also program your own 5 digit personal entry code The factory set code is located On the owner s wallet card in the glove compartment Taped to the computer module or At your dealer When using the keyless entry keypad press the middle of each ...

Page 109: ... order these types of codes are easier to figure out Your personal code does not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you You can use either code to unlock your vehicle If a second personal code is entered the module will erase the first personal code in favor of the new code To exit press 7 8 and 9 0 simultaneously or allow more than 5 seconds to elapse since a button press occurre...

Page 110: ...ing at a valid key code The system will ignore keypad presses for one minute if the user has pressed it 35 consecutive times without entering a valid code This feature is to prevent unauthorized entry During the anti scan operation the keypad lamp will flash Anti scan will be turned off after one minute of keypad inactivity the remote entry transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed the ignition is turn...

Page 111: ... out If the keyless entry system does not work use the key or remote entry transmitter s 1 To unlock the driver s door enter one of the two codes After pressing the fifth number the driver s door unlocks 2 To unlock all the other door s and liftgate press the 3 4 control within five seconds of unlocking the driver s door 3 To open the liftgate window enter the five digit factory set code then pres...

Page 112: ...door liftgate or liftgate window is opened then closed while the engine is running the brake pedal is released and you put the vehicle in motion Deactivating activating autolock There are 3 methods to enable disable this feature One through your dealer the second with a power door unlock lock sequence and the third with the keypad Before following the activation or deactivation procedures make sur...

Page 113: ... Turn the ignition to OFF The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete Keyless entry key pad procedure 1 Enter 5 digit entry code 2 Press and hold 7 8 control 3 Press and release 3 4 control 4 Release 7 8 control The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled Smart unlock This feat...

Page 114: ...r door lock control if all doors are closed and the perimeter alarm becomes armed Once the locks are disabled they only become active when the perimeter alarm is disarmed or a door liftgate liftgate window or hood is open Deactivating activating power door lock disable feature 1 Verify that the alarm is not armed the ignition is in the OFF position and all doors and windows are closed 2 Turn the i...

Page 115: ... the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors hood liftgate and liftgate window are closed If any of these are not closed the horn will chirp twice to warn you that a door hood liftgate or liftgate window is still open Press 7 8 and 9 0 controls on the keyless entry pad at the same time to lock the doors driver s door must be closed There is a 20 second countdown when any of the above a...

Page 116: ...ns Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad Unlock the driver s door with a key Turn the key full travel toward the front of the vehicle to make sure the alarm disarms Turn ignition to ON Controls and features 115 ...

Page 117: ... return the vehicle to a disarmed state Triggering the anti theft system The armed system will be triggered if Any door liftgate liftgate window or hood is opened without using the door key keypad or the remote entry transmitter SECURILOCK姟 PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock娂 passive anti theft system is an engine immobilization system This system is designed to prevent the engine from being sta...

Page 118: ... ACC position The THEFT indicator on top of the instrument panel will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 ON position with a coded key disarms the vehicle The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly have the system serviced by...

Page 119: ...o be re coded Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent an unforeseen inconvenience The correct coded key must be used for your vehicle The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a no start condition If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it will cause a no start condition Programming s...

Page 120: ...in 20 seconds of turning the ignition to 2 ACC insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 2 ACC to 3 ON maintain ignition in 3 ON for at least one second This step will program your new key to a coded key 6 To program additional new unprogrammed key s repeat this procedure from step 1 If successful the new coded key s will start the vehicle s eng...

Page 121: ...collision To properly adjust your head restraints lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints The head restraints can be moved up and down Push control to lower head restraint Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle i...

Page 122: ... an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Lift handle to move seat forward or backward Pull lever up to adjust seatback Adjusting the front power seat if equipped Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudde...

Page 123: ...nt to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion Press front to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion Press rear to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion Seating and safety restraints 122 ...

Page 124: ...position three repeat the previous procedure but press controls 1 and 2 simultaneously A position can only be set or recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park or Neutral A memory seat position may be programmed at any time The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter refer to...

Page 125: ...lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle to move the lumbar support back for less direct support Heated seats if equipped To operate the heated seats Push control located on the seat to activate Push again to deactivate The heated seat icon in the dual electronic automatic temperature control DEATC will illuminate when activated Seating and safety restraints 124 ...

Page 126: ... restraints lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints Push or pull the head rests to the desired position Folding down the 60 40 rear seats if equipped If the rear seat is equipped with adjustable head restraints they should be placed in the full down position before...

Page 127: ...l a click is heard The seat is now latched in the floor position To return the seat to the upright position Press downward on the upper corner of the seatback and hold Pull the release handle upward to unlatch the seat Rotate the seatback upward until the seatback latches in the upright position The seatback will click when it is locked into position Seating and safety restraints 126 ...

Page 128: ...econd row seats before folding them down Move front passenger seat forward so that the second row seat headrest clears the front seat For assistance refer to the label located on the lower position of the opening 1 Locate handle on the side of the seat cushion by the door 2 Pull the handle down and push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle 3 Press down on the top outboard area of the seatb...

Page 129: ...e 3rd row seat To enter the 3rd row seat 1 Fold down the 2nd row seat 2 Pull the handle all the way down until the seat releases from the floor and folds away 3 To return the seat to a seating position flip the seat into the upright position 4 Make sure the seat is latched to the floor Seating and safety restraints 128 ...

Page 130: ... up releasing the seat from the floor and rotate the seat up towards the front seat Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor whether the seat is occupied or empty If not latched the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop Seating and safety restraints 129 ...

Page 131: ...ward the front of the vehicle 3 Press down on the top outboard area of the seatback until a click is heard To return the seatback to the upright position 1 Pull the lever and lift the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle 2 Rotate the seatback until you hear a click locking it in the upright position Seating and safety restraints 130 ...

Page 132: ... Third row seat if equipped 3rd row stow feature The 3rd row seat has a tip stow feature to increase cargo space without removing the seat from the vehicle To put seat in stowed position 1 Pull the seat release lever located on top of the seatback while pushing the seatback down onto the seat cushion 2 The seatback will latch into place Seating and safety restraints 131 ...

Page 133: ...the seat release lever located on top of the seatback while lifting the seatback into the upright position 3 The seatback will latch into place The third row seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts in both seating positions For information on the proper operation of the safety restraints refer to Safety Restraints in this chapter Seating and safety restraints 132 ...

Page 134: ...system work The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module RCM During a crash the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and or either one or both stages of the dual stage air bag supplemental restra...

Page 135: ...This information allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage Refer to Safety Belt section in this chapter Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant s body during a collision This maximizes the effectiveness of the ...

Page 136: ...l Safety System serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with 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 passeng...

Page 137: ...a small child Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them Energy management feature 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...

Page 138: ...g 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 passengers Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the no...

Page 139: ...sible Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking...

Page 140: ...f the seat belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips not across the wais...

Page 141: ... To lengthen the belt turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle To tighten the belt pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use Seating and safety restraints 140 ...

Page 142: ...rying to pull it out again Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and right front passenger seating positions The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing from the safety belt system The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front air bag supplemental restraint system SRS When the safety be...

Page 143: ...houlder belt height squeeze the button and slide the height adjuster down To raise the height of the shoulder belt slide the height adjuster up Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat be...

Page 144: ...ds 4 8 seconds The driver s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off The driver s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to t...

Page 145: ... not activate The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver s seat belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the seat belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster If Then The driver s seat belt is not buckled before the vehicle has reached at least 5 km h 3 mph a...

Page 146: ...f 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home Belts are uncomfortable We design our safety belts to enhance comfort If you are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident BeltMinder reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Seat belts don t wo...

Page 147: ...r deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below One time disable Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only Deactivating activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 9 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation activation programming procedure The BeltMinder fea...

Page 148: ...the safety belt warning light turning off buckle then unbuckle the safety belt This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled or enable BeltMinder if it is currently disabled 7 Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds 8 Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing the safety belt warni...

Page 149: ...is can be done before or during BeltMinder warning activation 4 Turn on the parklamps turn off the parklamps headlamps 5 Buckle then unbuckle the seat belt three times ending with the seat belt unbuckled After step 5 the seat belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds 6 Within seven seconds of the seat belt warning light turning off buckle then unbuckle the seat belt This will disable ...

Page 150: ... a collision Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly they do not need to be replaced Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either dama...

Page 151: ...y injuries Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child ...

Page 152: ...y Do not attempt to service repair or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Modifications to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure and non Ford tow hooks may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury Do not modify the front end of the vehicle Additional equipmen...

Page 153: ...a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that so...

Page 154: ...uries such as fractures facial and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control Several air bag system components get hot after inflati...

Page 155: ...indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualif...

Page 156: ...ent path of the inflatable Safety Canopy娂 How does the Safety Canopy姟 system work The design and development of the Safety Canopy娂 system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags i...

Page 157: ...celeration sufficient to cause the side crash sensor to close an electrical circuit that initiates Safety Canopy娂 inflation or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor The Safety Canopy娂 is mounted to the roof side rail sheet metal behind the headliner above the first and second row seats In certain lateral collisions or rollover events the Safety Canopy娂 sy...

Page 158: ...ce of the air bag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light as for front air bag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired If ...

Page 159: ...tions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use When possible always place children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size restrain the child in a safety seat Chi...

Page 160: ... hips and the knees bend comfortably Booster seats also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably for growing children When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap shoulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they weigh about 80 lbs about 8 to 12 year...

Page 161: ... would be a better choice Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lbs The shoulder belt should cross the chest resting snugly on the center of the shoulder The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips never up high across the stomach If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shel...

Page 162: ...r towels to boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat pro...

Page 163: ...ental unbuckling Place seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to Automatic locking mode passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions if equipped section in this chapter Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorag...

Page 164: ...e air bag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together Seating and safety restraints 163 ...

Page 165: ...ction 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 pulled out and a click is heard 6 Allow the belt to retract The belt will click as it retracts to ind...

Page 166: ...ull more belt out If the retractor is not locked unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Installing child safety seat in the second row center seating position with an automatic locking retractor 1 Place the child safety seat in the center seating position 2 In a continuous motion pull out enough webbing from the ret...

Page 167: ... in place 9 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 your child seat for information abo...

Page 168: ... cushion 2 Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts 3 Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position When placing a child safety seat in the 2nd row center seating position of the 5 passenger vehicle the tether straps may be attached to either of the tether anchors located at the rear of the cargo area Behind 2nd row seat Seating and sa...

Page 169: ...the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat 6 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Seating and safety restraints...

Page 170: ...ompartment 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 sm...

Page 171: ... Make sure the parking brake is set Make sure the gearshift is in P Park 3 Turn the key to 3 ON without turning the key to 4 START 4 3 2 1 Starting 170 ...

Page 172: ...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 engine starts release the key then release the accele...

Page 173: ...ight fuel in the Maintenance and care chapter for more information on ethanol If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions 1 Press the accelerator pedal 1 3 to 1 2 way to floor and hold 2 Turn the key to START position 3 When the engine starts release the key then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up 4 If the engine still fails to start repeat steps one ...

Page 174: ...hanges the vehicle has been damaged in a collision WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to ...

Page 175: ...a qualified service technician If you are driving down a long or steep hill shift to a lower gear Do not apply your brakes continuously as they may overheat and become less effective Anti lock brake system ABS On vehicles equipped with an anti lock braking system ABS a noise from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events Pedal pulsation coupled w...

Page 176: ...light also remains illuminated with parking brake released If your brake warning lamp illuminates have your vehicle serviced immediately Using ABS In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the four wheel ABS is required apply continuous force on the brake The four wheel ABS will be activated immediately thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and providing there is ...

Page 177: ...ke press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated when the ignition is turned ON until the parking brake is released Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal brakes...

Page 178: ...vanceTrac娂 system is activated excessively in a short period of time the brake portion of the system will shut down to allow the brakes to cool down A limited AdvanceTrac娂 function using only engine power reduction will still help control the wheels from over spinning When the brakes have cooled down the system will again function normally Anti lock braking is not affected by this condition and wi...

Page 179: ... 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 turned off In vehicles with a message center the message ADVANCETRAC OFF will be displayed If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac娂 system the warning indicator light in the instr...

Page 180: ...o the vehicle s handling can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac娂 system Also do not install a stereo loudspeaker near the rear console or either rear seat The speaker vibrations can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac娂 sensors located in this area Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property damage The ...

Page 181: ... YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make it capable of performing in a wide variety of circumstances These special design features such as larger tires and increased g...

Page 182: ...with your vehicle Know the capabilities and limitations of both you as a driver and your vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P Park when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P Par...

Page 183: ... the brake and shift into Neutral 5 Return the cover plate rotate clockwise to the closed position Start the vehicle If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brakelamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the bra...

Page 184: ...rning strategy This feature is designed to increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle It is normal for a new transmission to 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 transmissio...

Page 185: ...latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position D Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy Transmission operates in gears one through five D Overdrive can be deactivated by ...

Page 186: ...to Driving while you tow in this chapter To return to D Overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The TCIL will no longer be illuminated Each time the vehicle is started the transmission will automatically return to normal D Overdrive mode 3 Third Transmission operates in third gear only Used for improved traction on slippery roads Selecting 3 Third provides engine braking 2 Second Use ...

Page 187: ...ssenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Driving off road with truck and utility vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand snow mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles both on ...

Page 188: ...may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are desi...

Page 189: ...hanges in vehicle speed are called for Avoid abrupt steering acceleration or braking Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel In the event of an emergency stop avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles...

Page 190: ...e if you proceed with caution Mud and water If you must drive through high water drive slowly Traction or brake capability may be limited When driving through water determine the depth avoid water higher than the bottom of the hubs if possible and proceed slowly If the ignition system gets wet the vehicle may stall Once through water always try the brakes Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effe...

Page 191: ...l diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline you should always try to drive straight up or straight down Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills A danger lies in losing traction slipping sideways and possibly rolling over Whenever driving on a hill determine beforehand the route you will use Do not drive over the crest of a hill without seeing what conditions are on the othe...

Page 192: ...udden braking as well Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice it won t stop any faster because as in other vehicles braking occurs at all four wheels Do not become overconfident as to road conditions Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles for stopping as well as drive slower than usual and consider using one of th...

Page 193: ...hat Ford Motor Company recommends you should not use these tires for highway driving If you use any tire wheel combination not recommended by Ford Motor Company it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering suspension axle or transfer case failure Do not use aftermarket lift kits or other suspension modifications whether or not they are used with larger tires and wheels These a...

Page 194: ...igned and tested to provide both reliable and reasonably predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability For this reason Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts such as lift kits or stabilizer bars or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment Any modifications t...

Page 195: ...inus the weight of your vehicle GVW Gross Vehicle Weight Base curb weight plus payload weight The GVW is not a limit or a specification GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum permissible total weight of the base vehicle occupants optional equipment and cargo The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Certification Label on the driver s door pillar GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rat...

Page 196: ...ations The Safety Certification Label found on the driver s door pillar lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations Before adding any additional equipment refer to these limitations If you are adding weight to the front of your vehicle potentially including weight added to the cab the weight added should not exceed the front gross axle weight rating FGAWR Additional frontal weight ma...

Page 197: ...le as you customarily operate the vehicle without cargo To obtain correct weights try taking your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks 3 Subtract your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on the following charts This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight on the chart DRIVING THROUGH ...

Page 198: ...er 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 Do not exceed the...

Page 199: ...tures and on steep grades the A C system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from overheating This may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures Towing a trailer over 1588 kg 3500 lbs requires a weight distributing hitch AWD w automatic transmission GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lbs Trailer weight range kg lbs 0 Maximum...

Page 200: ...ng 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 that 10 15 of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue Safety chains Always connect the trailer s safety chains to the...

Page 201: ...ing to the vehicle s taillamp circuits because it may damage the electrical system resulting in fire Contact your local Ford dealership for assistance in proper trailer tow wiring installation Additional electrical equipment may be required Driving while you tow When towing a trailer Turn off the speed control The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long steep grades Co...

Page 202: ...hing or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm 6 inches above the botto...

Page 203: ...ect the driveshaft Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed installed only by a qualified technician See your local dealer for driveshaft removal installation Improper removal installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components AWD vehicles Vehicles equipped with AWD cannot be towed with all wheels on the ground as vehicle...

Page 204: ...wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more that low slung sport cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could res...

Page 205: ... dealership one tow per disablement Even non warranty related tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for information on Coverage period Exact fuel amounts Towing of your disabled vehicle Emergency travel expense reimbursement Travel planning benefits Us...

Page 206: ...istance coverage you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty s Roadside Assistance expiring For more information and enrollment contact 1 877 294 2582 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown approaching danger etc The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off The hazard lights control is loc...

Page 207: ... ON position Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position 5 Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components Note Always replace a fuse with one that...

Page 208: ...n 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 below the instrument panel on the driver s side To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel box Roadside emergenci...

Page 209: ...3 20A Radio Amplifier Power antenna DVD 4 5A Front wiper module 5 15A Flasher relay Turn hazards 6 10A Right horn 7 15A Heated mirrors 8 Not used spare 9 Not used spare 10 10A Heated backlight relay coil Heated seat module Temp blend actuator A C clutch contact 1 6 16 21 26 27 28 29 30 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 3 4 5 Roadside emergencies 208 ...

Page 210: ... module BSM Sunload sensor 21 5A Instrument cluster Compass Flasher coil 22 10A ABS IVD Controller 23 15A Brake pedal position switch Driver brake applied relay Redundant cruise deactivate switch 24 15A Cigar lighter OBD II 25 5A Mode Temperature actuator for auxiliary climate control Trailer tow battery charge coil 26 7 5A Park aid Brake shift interlock Approach lamp relay coil IVD switch 27 7 5A...

Page 211: ...ssenger compartment fuse panel To access the relays you must remove the passenger compartment fuse panel Fuse Relay Location Description Relay 1 Flasher relay Relay 2 Rear defrost Relay 3 Delayed accessory relay Relay 4 Open Relay 5 Battery saver Relay 6 Open Relay 7 Open Roadside emergencies 210 ...

Page 212: ...tems from overloads Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses To reduce risk of electrical shock 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 specifications chapter Roadside emergencies 211 ...

Page 213: ...rake System ABS pump 6 60A Delayed accessory circuit breaker 7 20A Power point 2 8 Not used 9 20A Power point 1 10 30A ABS module valves 11 40A PTEC 12 50A Ignition relay Starter relay 13 40A Trailer tow battery Trailer tow turn signals 14 10A Daytime Running Lamps DRL Canada Foglamps export only 15 15A Memory KAPWR 16 15A Headlamp switch 17 20A 4x4 v batt 2 18 20A 4x4 v batt 1 Roadside emergencie...

Page 214: ...ay 29 60A PJB 30 20A Rear wiper motor 31 Not used 32 Not used 33 30A Auxiliary blower motor 34 30A Power seats Adjustable pedals 35 20A Rear power point 36 40A Blower motor 37 15A A C clutch relay Transmission 38 15A Coil on plug 39 15A Injectors Fuel pump relay 40 15A PTEC power 41 15A HEGO VMV CMS PTEC 42 10A Right low beam 43 10A Left low beam 44 15A Front foglamps 45 5A Brake pressure switch 4...

Page 215: ...urn 55 Blower motor relay 56 Starter relay 57 PTEC relay 58 Ignition relay 59 Driver brake applied or DRL relay Canada only 60 PCM diode 61 A C clutch diode 62 30A CB Delayed accessory Mini Fuses Maxi Cartridge Fuses Rear Relay Box The relay box is located on the rear passenger side quarter trim panel To access this box you must remove the trim panel Roadside emergencies 214 ...

Page 216: ...18 Not used Relay 19 Trailer tow park lamps Relay 20 Trailer tow battery charge Relay 21 Not used Relay 22 Approach lamps Relay 23 Not used Diode 3 Not used Diode 4 Not used Auxiliary relay box Canadian vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac姟 only The relay box is located on the front right fender well underneath the speed control module Roadside emergencies 215 ...

Page 217: ...quipped If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System if equipped in the Maintenance and care section for important information If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged it will no longer function Spare tire information The spare tire can be used as a spare or a regular tire The spare is identical to the other tires on your ve...

Page 218: ...ocated at the rear center of the cargo area under a lid Jack lug nut wrench jack handle Behind the rear seat under the carpeted floor lid in the cargo floor Removing the jack 1 Open liftgate and remove the carpeted floor lid and jack cover 2 Turn jack screw eyelet counterclockwise and remove the jack from the bracket 3 Remove the lug wrench from the bag and rotate the wrench socket out from the ha...

Page 219: ...til tire is lowered to the ground making sure the other end of the wrench does not scuff kick plate the tire can be slid rearward and the cable is slightly slack 4 Lift tire on one side and remove the retainer from the spare tire 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 diagonall...

Page 220: ...the ground the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack even if the transmission is in P Park 3 Block the diagonally opposite wheel 4 Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any beauty cap by twisting the tip under the cap The carpeted floor lid can be used as a kneeling pad 5 Loosen each wheel lug nut by half a turn but do not remove them until the whee...

Page 221: ... of the jack handle through the plastic grommet on the lug nut wrench and into the square hole on the other side 7 Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is a maximum of 25 mm 1 inch off the ground Roadside emergencies 220 ...

Page 222: ... cone side in until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 10 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 11 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown 12 Replace beauty cap stow the jack and tools in their respective locations making sure they are fully secured so they do not rattle when you drive...

Page 223: ...tart capability also the catalytic converter may become damaged Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the transmission must relearn its shift strategy As a result the transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process ...

Page 224: ...rotect any electrical surges Turn all other accessories off Connecting the jumper cables 1 Connect the positive booster cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery Roadside emergencies 223 ...

Page 225: ...ing bolt ONLY Connecting to any other exposed component may cause an explosion Do not use fuel lines engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery Roadside emergencies 224 ...

Page 226: ...4 0L Engine 4 6L Engine Roadside emergencies 225 ...

Page 227: ...the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s ...

Page 228: ...tery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions Roadside emergencies 227 ...

Page 229: ...table to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground without dollies and the rear wheels off the ground On AWD vehicles it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized...

Page 230: ...e clothing jewelry or long hair does not get caught up in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all lit cigarettes open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts If you disconnect the battery the engine must relearn its idle conditions before your vehicle will driv...

Page 231: ...OPENING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood rearward release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel Maintenance and care 230 ...

Page 232: ...2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood Maintenance and care 231 ...

Page 233: ...C V6 engine 1 Engine coolant reservoir 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Engine oil dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Power distribution box 6 Battery 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Air filter assembly 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and care 232 ...

Page 234: ...gine oil filler cap 8 Air filter assembly 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan Maintenance and care 233 ...

Page 235: ...brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 4 Open the hood Protect yourself from engine heat 5 Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator dipstick 4 0L V6 engine Maintenance and care 234 ...

Page 236: ...e 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 Maintenance and care 235 ...

Page 237: ... back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening Maintenance and care 236 ...

Page 238: ... this certification trademark SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended Only use oils Certified For Gasoline Engines by the American Petroleum Institute API Use Motorcraft or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification WSS M2C153 H SAE 5W 20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Change your engine oil and filter according to the ...

Page 239: ...nge 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 listed in the scheduled maintenance guide Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life If a replacement oil filter is used that does n...

Page 240: ... above this line 4 Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specifications Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and Specifications chapter Brake fluid is toxic If 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 ...

Page 241: ...t washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the windshield ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals liste...

Page 242: ... Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant...

Page 243: ...ix an orange colored extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant VC 2 US or CXC 209 Canada meeting Ford specification WSS M97B44 D with the factory filled coolant Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant or any orange colored extended life product with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without eng...

Page 244: ...loth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap 5 Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture see above to within the cold fill range or the cold full level on the reservoir If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full 6 Replace the cap Turn until tightly installed Cap must be tightly inst...

Page 245: ...coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates less than 36 C 34 F it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50 Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection Never increase the engine coolant concentration ab...

Page 246: ... braking effort will increase Once the engine temperature cools the engine can be re started Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine damage When fail safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail safe mode so drive the vehicle with caution The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed operation and the engine will run rough Remem...

Page 247: ...val schedules If adding fluid is necessary use only MERCON威 ATF 4 0L SOHC V6 engine 4 6L V8 engine 1 Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C 2 While the engine idles turn the steering wheel left and right several times 3 Turn the engine off 4 Check the flu...

Page 248: ...d However the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly i e if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage Transmission fluid should be checked and if required fluid should be added by a qualified technician Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives treatments or cleaning agents The use of these materials may affect...

Page 249: ...ERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service However for severe usage or in high temperature climates check the battery electrolyte level Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to the level indicator Do not overfill t...

Page 250: ...age to the vehicle or battery Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners Keep batteries out of reach of children Batteries contain sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution In case of acid contact with skin or eyes flush immediately with water for a...

Page 251: ...ected or a new battery has been installed the clock 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 WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades for wear at least twice a year or when the...

Page 252: ...ty Grades The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars They do not apply to deep trea...

Page 253: ...s based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high ...

Page 254: ...so be found on the Tire Information label located on the inside of the fuel filler door Check tires for proper air pressure monthly Check spare tire for proper air pressure every six months Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control Tire rotation Because your vehicle s tires perform different jobs they often wear differ...

Page 255: ... the Certification 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 you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may not drive properly and safely Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size type load carrying capacity and tread design e g All Terrain Touring etc as originally offer...

Page 256: ...pressure sensors to monitor the tire pressure on all tires including the spare The sensors transmit the tire pressure readings to the receiver module located in the vehicle The receiver module then transmits the status to the message center For more tire warning information refer to the Message Center in the Driver controls chapter This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS 210...

Page 257: ...icle The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow However in some climates using snow tires or traction devices may be necessary Ford offers tire cables as a Ford approved accessory and recommends use of these or SAE class S See your dealer or qualified service technician for more information on tire cables for your vehicle Follow these guidelines when usi...

Page 258: ... may damage the fuel system 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 Fuel ethanol and 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 ...

Page 259: ...percent ethanol Any fuel blends containing gasoline and ethanol should be treated the same as Fuel Ethanol To identify if your vehicle is an FFV check your VIN or the label on the inside of your fuel filler door When checking the VIN look for the engine type identifier 8th character If your vehicle is an FFV then the character will be labeled as a K Pure ethanol is the alcohol which is the intoxic...

Page 260: ...e a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container Use the following guidelines to avoid static build up when filling an ungrounded fuel container Place approved fuel container on the ground DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fue...

Page 261: ...tage of the two fuels combined U S government regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to have a small square orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for that region Use of other fuels such as Fuel Methanol may cause powertrain damage a loss of vehicle performance and your warranty may be invalidated Fuel quality Many of the world s automakers iss...

Page 262: ...cking the VIN look for the engine type identifier 8th character If your vehicle is an FFV then the character will be labeled as a K If you operate your vehicle 50 or more of the time on ethanol you should follow a different maintenance schedule See the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for more information If you are experiencing a rough or rolling idle after start up with the outside temperature above ...

Page 263: ...m 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 proper fuel filler cap excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result...

Page 264: ...empty you might not be able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank For consistent results when filling the fuel tank Turn the engine ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running Use the same filling rate setting low medium high each time the ...

Page 265: ... conditions Additionally keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy In general lower temperatures give lower fuel economy Driving style good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy Habits Smooth moderate operation can yield up to 10 savi...

Page 266: ...ce guide Conditions Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy approximately 0 4 km L 1 mpg is lost for every 180 kg 400 lb of weight carried Adding certain accessories to your vehicle for example bug deflectors rollbars light bars running boards ski luggage racks may reduce fuel economy Fuel economy may de...

Page 267: ...operly Use only the specified fuel listed Avoid running out of fuel Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving especially at high speeds Have the items listed in your scheduled maintenance guide performed according to the specified schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its e...

Page 268: ... diagnostics system If your Check Engine Service Engine Soon light is on refer to the description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrumentation chapter Your vehicle may not pass the I M test with the Check Engine Service Engine Soon light on If the vehicle s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced the on board diagnostics system is reset to a not ready for I M tes...

Page 269: ... can be replaced immediately with new ones If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position then open the hood 2 At the back of the headlamp pry up and remove the two retainer pins to release the headlamp assembly from the vehic...

Page 270: ...sembly by pushing straight in with the flat surface of the bulb s plastic base facing upward You may need to turn the bulb slightly to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly 2 Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring by rotating clockwise until it snaps into place 3 Connect the electrical connector to the bulb 4 Install the protectiv...

Page 271: ... forward 3 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly 4 Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb 5 Install bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning clockwise 6 Install the headlamp on vehicle by aligning the lamp on the vehicle push rearward to fully seat the lamp assembly then insert and push the two retainer pins down 7 Turn the lamps on and m...

Page 272: ...t counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly 2 Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb 3 Install bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning clockwise Replacing tail brake turn backup lamp bulbs The tail brake turn backup bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly one just below the other Follow the same steps to replace each bulb 1 Open the liftgate to expose the lamp...

Page 273: ...turning clockwise Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Remove two screws and the license plate lamp assembly from the liftgate 2 Remove bulb socket from lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise 3 Carefully pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb 4 Install the lamp assembly on liftgate with two screws Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Remove two screws and the license plate lamp ...

Page 274: ...e new bulb Install the new bulbs in reverse order USING THE RIGHT BULBS Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D O T for North America and an E for Europe to assure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide qual...

Page 275: ...p 2 9145 Cargo lamp 1 211 2 Interior overhead lamp 1 912 906 Front door courtesy lamp 1 168 Map lamps 2 168 T10 Ashtray lamp 1 161 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your dealer VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7 6 meters 25 feet from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it 1 Ei...

Page 276: ...is edge is not at the horizontal reference line the beam will need to be adjusted 5 Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp then use a 4 mm socket wrench to turn the adjuster either counterclockwise to adjust down or clockwise to adjust up aligning the upper edge of the light pattern up to the horizontal line 6 HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE 7 Close the...

Page 277: ...n lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible Waxing Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle every six months will assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage Wash the vehicle first Do not use waxes that contain abrasives Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non bo...

Page 278: ... Do not use hydrofluoric acid based or high caustic based wheel cleaners steel wool fuels or strong household detergent To remove tar and grease use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal B7A 19520 AA available from your dealer 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 was...

Page 279: ...gine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Plastic non painted exterior parts Use only approved products to clean plastic parts These products are available from your dealer For routine cleaning use Detail Wash ZC 3 A Maintenance and care 278 ...

Page 280: ...ion Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly Instrument panel and cluster lens Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth then dry with a dry cloth Avoid cleaners or polish that increase 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 so...

Page 281: ...g Leather seats if equipped Your leather seating surfaces have a clear protective coating over the leather To clean use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 11 A Dry the area with a soft cloth To help maintain its resiliency and color use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit ZC 11 D available from your authorized dealer Do not use household cleaning products alcohol s...

Page 282: ...da only CXC 93 Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner Canada only CXC 94 Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner not available in Canada ZC 11 A Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover not available in Canada B7A 19520 AA Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner not available in Canada E8AZ 19523 AA Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC 15 Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A Motorcraft Dash...

Page 283: ...t must be reinstalled in the same cylinder If a spark plug needs to be replaced use only spark plugs with the service number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid All Fill to the MAX line on reservoir Engine oil including filter change Motorcraft SAE 5W 30 Super ...

Page 284: ...mium Engine Coolant green colored or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored 4 0L SOHC V6 engine without auxiliary climate control 15 4L 16 3 quarts 4 0L SOHC V6 engine with auxiliary climate control 17 2L 18 2 quarts 4 6L V8 engine without auxiliary climate control 17 6L 18 6 quarts 4 6L V8 engine with auxiliary climate control 19 0L 20 1 quarts Front axle lubricant Motorcraft SAE 8...

Page 285: ...determine the correct service interval 2 Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be checked by a qualified technician 3 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle 4 All rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 High Performance Sy...

Page 286: ... Hydraulic brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM 1 ESA M6C25 A DOT 3 Driveshaft slip spline universal joints Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 C or XG 1 K ESA M1C75 B Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant green colored VC 4 A US or CXC 10 Canada ESE M97B44 A Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7 A WSS M97B51 A1 4 0L Engine oil Motorc...

Page 287: ...2 QDX MERCON威 Ford conventional and Traction Lok rear axles 75W 140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant2 XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Front axle AWD Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Transfer case AWD Motorcraft MERCON威 Multi Purpose ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON威 Transfer case Front Output Slip Shaft Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 C or XG 1 K ESA M1C75 B Wind...

Page 288: ...never the axle has been serviced ENGINE DATA Engine 4 0L SOHC V6 engine 4 6L V8 engine Cubic inches 245 281 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 Spark plug gap 1 3 1 4 mm 0 052 0 056 inch 1 3 1 4 mm 0 052 0 056 inch Ignition system EDIS EDIS Compression ratio 9 7 1 9 4 1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions mm in 1 Overall length 4846 190 7 2 Overall width 18...

Page 289: ...4 1 2 5 3 Capacities and specifications 288 ...

Page 290: ...ted on the front door latch pillar on the driver s side Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number VIN is a 17 digit combination of letters and numbers The VIN is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel The VIN number is also found on the Certification label Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification...

Page 291: ...s body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence 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 Capacities and specifications 290 ...

Page 292: ... network of more than 5 000 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle you may still be eligible Please contact your dealer for further information Since this information is subject to change please ask your dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan covera...

Page 293: ...ovide 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 Customer Relationship Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P O Box 6248 Dearborn Michigan 48121 1 800 392 3673 FORD TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 www ford com In Canada Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor ...

Page 294: ...icle 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 Board U S In some states in the U S you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state s warranty laws Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states In the United State...

Page 295: ...Ford dealership sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle s performance as designed a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a service or product concern is being reviewed items not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty including maintenance and wear items alleged personal injury property damage c...

Page 296: ... your application The toll free phone number of the DSB s independent administrator Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be asked to submit statements To properly review your case the Board needs the following information Legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case The year make model and Vehicle Identification Number VIN liste...

Page 297: ...e a month it may take longer for the Board to consider some cases After a case is reviewed the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board s decision The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford and in some cases on the dealer but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law To request a DSB Brochure A...

Page 298: ...vices are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate These officials can inform you of local vehicle registration regulations and w...

Page 299: ...eds they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle In addition each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford s rigorous engineering and safety specifications Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer installed Ford accessory found to be defective in factory supplied materials or workmanship during the w...

Page 300: ...o tray Cellular phone holder Daytime running lamps Dog guard Engine block heater Factory luggage rack adaptors bike and ski First aid kit Fog lamps Highway safety kit Hitch step Interior mirror electrochromic with compass with and without temperature display Luggage Cargo basket Moon roof deflector Original equipment luggage rack cross bars Raised cross bars for luggage rack rails Remote start sys...

Page 301: ...tch wiring adaptor Vehicle security systems Wheel locks Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti theft locks All weather floor mats Cargo liners interior Carpet floor mats Door edge guards Front end covers full and sport Front hood deflectors Full vehicle cover Locking gas cap Molded splash guards Rear air deflector Side window air deflectors Skid plates Tow hooks Universal floor mats Cust...

Page 302: ... vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are not properly installed When operated such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be damaged or operate improperly In addition such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle Citizens band CB transceivers garage door openers and other tr...

Page 303: ...a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 29 000 km 18 000 miles whichever occurs first 1 Two or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity likely to cau...

Page 304: ...tion and if 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 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation W...

Page 305: ...ssion driving an automatic overdrive 183 fluid adding 247 fluid checking 247 fluid refill capacities 282 fluid specification 287 Auxiliary power point 98 Axle lubricant specifications 285 287 refill capacities 282 B Battery 248 acid treating emergencies 248 charging system warning light 12 jumping a disabled battery 222 maintenance free 248 replacement specifications 282 servicing 248 voltage gaug...

Page 306: ... refill capacities 244 282 specifications 285 287 Cruise control see Speed control 78 Customer Assistance 204 Ford accessories for your vehicle 281 298 Ford Extended Service Plan 291 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 297 Getting roadside assistance 204 Getting the service you need 291 Ordering additional owner s literature 301 The Dispute Settlement Board 294 Utilizing the Mediation Ar...

Page 307: ...ive vehicles driving off road 186 preparing to drive your vehicle 180 Fuel 257 calculating fuel economy 22 262 cap 10 261 capacity 282 choosing the right fuel 259 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 266 detergent in fuel 261 filling your vehicle with fuel 257 261 263 filter specifications 262 282 fuel pump shut off switch 205 gauge 17 improving fuel economy 262 octane rating 260 287 qualit...

Page 308: ...HomeLink universal transceiver see Garage door opener 88 89 91 92 Hood 230 I Ignition 78 287 Infant seats see Safety seats 161 Inspection maintenance I M testing 267 Instrument panel cleaning 279 cluster 8 lighting up panel and interior 32 location of components 8 J Jack 216 217 positioning 216 218 storage 216 217 221 Jump starting your vehicle 222 K Keyless entry system 107 autolock 111 keypad 10...

Page 309: ... Loading instructions 196 Locks autolock 111 childproof 96 doors 95 Lubricant specifications 285 287 Lumbar support seats 124 M Manual transmission lubricant specifications 287 Message center 19 20 english metric button 25 system check button 25 warning messages 25 Mirrors 93 automatic dimming rearview mirror 92 fold away 97 heated 97 side view mirrors power 96 Moon roof 86 Motorcraft parts 262 28...

Page 310: ...afety restraints 133 135 138 141 142 belt minder 143 cleaning the safety belts 149 extension assembly 142 for adults 136 138 for children 158 lap belt 139 warning light and chime 10 13 143 Safety seats for children 161 Seat belts see Safety restraints 133 Seats 120 child safety seats 161 heated 124 memory seat 103 123 SecuriLock passive anti theft system 116 118 Servicing your vehicle 229 Snowplow...

Page 311: ...acities 282 lubricant specifications 285 287 Trip odometer 16 Trunk 103 Turn signal 12 77 V Vehicle dimensions 287 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 289 Vehicle loading 194 Ventilating your vehicle 173 W Warning chimes 13 Warning lights see Lights 8 Washer fluid 240 Water Driving through 196 Windows power 93 rear wiper washer 84 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid 240 chec...

Page 312: ... without auxiliary climate control 1 15 4L 16 3 quarts Coolant capacity 4 0L SOHC V6 engine with auxiliary climate control 1 17 2L 18 2 quarts Coolant capacity 4 6L V8 engine without auxiliary climate control 1 17 6L 18 6 quarts Coolant capacity 4 6L V8 engine with auxiliary climate control 1 19 0L 20 1 quarts Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir Use Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF Autom...

Page 313: ...Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval 3 Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be checked by a qualified technician Filling station information 312 ...

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