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Heating ........................................24

heating and air
conditioning system .................24

HomeLink universal
transceiver (see
Garage door opener) ............94–97

Hood ..........................................187

I

Ignition .................................82, 234

Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................137

Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................220

Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................230
cluster ..................................8, 230
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................22
location of components ..............8

J

Jack ............................................175

positioning ...............................175
storage .....................................175

Jump-starting your vehicle ......179

K

Keys

key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........82

L

Lamps

autolamp system .......................23

bulb replacement
specifications chart ................225
cargo lamps ...............................22
fog lamps ...................................23
headlamps .................................22
headlamps, flash to pass ..........22
instrument panel, dimming .....22
interior lamps ...........................98
replacing bulbs ...............221–225

Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................87

Liftgate ......................................106

Lights, warning and indicator ......8

air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....11, 153
brake ............................................9
charging system ..........................8
cruise indicator ...................10, 86
door ajar ....................................10
high beam .................................10
low fuel ......................................11
low washer fluid .......................13
oil pressure .................................9
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon ..................11
turn signal indicator .................10

Load limits .................................160

GAWR ......................................160
GVWR ......................................160
trailer towing ..........................160

Locks

childproof ..................................92
doors ..........................................92

Lubricant specifications ...233–234

Lumbar support, seats .............113

Index

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Summary of Contents for Villager 2001

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Page 2: ...32 Customer assistance 237 Reporting safety defects 249 Index 250 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation...

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

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

Page 5: ...hild Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchorage Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist Power Windows Front Rear Power Window Lockout Introduction 4 ...

Page 6: ...Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check fuel cap Introduction 5 ...

Page 7: ...20 140 160 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F H C E SERVICE ENGINE SOON Headlamp control pg 22 Instrument panel dimmer control pg 22 Instrument cluster pg 8 Anti theft indicator light pg 104 Audio controls pg 86 Driver air bag pg 131 Speed control pg 82 Foglamp control pg 23 Turn signal lever pg 87 Windshield wiper washer control pg 88 if equipped Instrumentation 6 ...

Page 8: ...N SHUFFLE COMP CD EJ CD SCAN DISCS TUNE SEEK 3 2 1 4 5 6 DC 12V SECURITY HAZARD RR DEFOG RR WIPER RR WASH Gearshift including overdrive button pg 157 Hazard flasher pg 167 Rear wiper washer pg 88 Rear defroster pg 42 Auxiliary power point pg 81 Audio system pg 42 Climate control system pg 24 CD Changer pg 76 Instrumentation 7 ...

Page 9: ...ir bag readiness Standard analog instrument cluster Optional electronic instrument cluster km h 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 MPH TRIP A RPM x 1000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F H C E CRUISE SET P R N D 2 P 1 SERVICE ENGINE SOON ABS AIR BAG ABS O D OFF OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY AVG ECONOMY TO EMPTY P R N D 2 1 FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY CRUISE MPH km h km F E H C 1 2 N O R M...

Page 10: ...the ON position to ensure the circuit is functional Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times seek service immediately Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately Engine oil pressure Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON...

Page 11: ...rs stay on continuously or flash faster check for a burned out turn signal bulb Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter Speed control Standard analog instrument cluster The CRUISE light comes on when the ON control is pressed The SET light comes on when either the COAST SET or RES ACCEL controls are pressed The SET light turns off when the cruise cancel control is pressed or the brake i...

Page 12: ... the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working Anti lock brake system ABS if equipped Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure the circuit is functional If the light remains on continues to flash or fails to illuminate have the system serviced immediately With the ABS light on the anti lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unles...

Page 13: ...e temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present the Service Engine Soon light should turn off A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city highway driving N...

Page 14: ...teadily have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible damage to the transmission could occur Low washer fluid Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and when the windshield washer fluid is low Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts For information on the safety belt warning chime refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter Key in igni...

Page 15: ...d analog instrument cluster km h 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 MPH TRIP A RPM x 1000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F H C E CRUISE SET P R N D 2 P 1 ABS AIR BAG SERVICE ENGINE SOON ABS O D OFF OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY AVG ECONOMY TO EMPTY P R N D 2 1 FUEL DOOR UNLEADED FUEL ONLY CRUISE MPH km h km F E H C 1 2 N O R M A L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 P BRAKE X 1000 RPM TRIP 1 TRIP 2 F C MIL...

Page 16: ...ic instrument cluster Odometer Registers the total kilometers miles of the vehicle Standard analog instrument cluster CRUISE MPH km h km 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 X 1000 RPM TRIP 1 TRIP 2 km h 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 MPH TRIP A 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 CRUISE MPH km h km 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 X 1000 RPM TRIP 1 TRIP 2 ODO Instrumentation 15 ...

Page 17: ...e electronic instrument cluster Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank when the key is in the ON position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled When the gauge first indicates empty there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank When refueling the vehicle from em...

Page 18: ...tion the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the ignition and let it cool Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant not the coolant level If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture the gauge indication will not be accurate Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is...

Page 19: ...s fuel economy monitor the average fuel economy see how many kilometers miles you can drive before running out of fuel You can select different features for the message center to display by using the message center controls located to the left of the instrument panel Selectable features SELECT Press this control to select the following features H C N O R M A L OUTSIDE TEMP INST ECONOMY AVG ECONOMY...

Page 20: ... ever is displayed OD TRIP Press this control to switch between the permanent odometer mileage and the trip 1 and 2 odometer mileage Message center functions OUTSIDE TEMP Press SELECT until the menu displays OUTSIDE TEMP This will display the temperature of the air outside of your vehicle The accurate temperature will be displayed after the vehicle has reached the outside temperature and is driven...

Page 21: ...evel during fill up differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stations rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0 1 liter gallon Checking your highway fuel economy using the electronic message center display Use the following procedure will allow you to accurately monitor your actual highway fuel economy This procedure requires the vehicle speed control syste...

Page 22: ...5 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings TO EMPTY Press SELECT until the menu displays TO EMPTY This will display how many kilometers or miles you can drive until you run out of fuel To ensure accuracy turn the ignition off when you fill the fuel tank When the engi...

Page 23: ...adlamp control clockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps Rotate clockwise to the second position to also turn on the headlamps Push the control to turn on the interior lamps Push control again to turn off the interior lamps High beams Push forward to activate Pull toward you to deactivate Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate DIM OFF AUTO 1 AUTO 2 P...

Page 24: ...ights normally controlled by the headlamp control The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF To turn autolamps on rotate the headlamp control counter clockwise to one of the two settings The AUTO 1 position has a preselected time lapse of approximately 25 seconds The AUTO 2 position has a preselected time lapse of approx...

Page 25: ...e airflow to the inside of the vehicle A C Control A C This control is used to manually enable or disable the operation of the air conditioning in all modes In all modes the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 4 C 40 F or higher When A C is selected ON the indicator will be lit When A C is selected again OFF the indicator will not be lit 1 MAX A C A C OFF 2 3 4 ...

Page 26: ... air through the instrument panel registers Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode Push A C to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature OFF Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate For short periods of time only use this mode to reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle Panel and floor Distributes outside air through the instrument panel regi...

Page 27: ...he windshield If the outside temperature is about 4 C 40 F or higher the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging However the A C indicator will not be lit unless the A C control is selected Cooling your vehicle with outside air Cooling your vehicle with air conditioned outside air is quieter but less economical than using air conditioned recirculated air It also has...

Page 28: ...weather conditions place the climate control system in DEF before driving This will reduce fogging on your windshield Once the windshield has been cleared operate the climate control system as desired To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather conditions don t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A C position To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in wa...

Page 29: ...icle Once the vehicle has been aired out operate the climate control system as desired Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats if equipped Remove any snow ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather the air conditioner will do a much faster job ...

Page 30: ...entral panel vents Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop Rear passenger compartment air conditioning system if equipped This system allows the rear seat occupants to adjust their air conditioning comfort level The rear A C fan speed control allows the rear passengers to control the volume of air that is distributed...

Page 31: ...ng the Rear A C on 1 Set the main climate control rear fan control to Rear A C set the mode selector to any position other than OFF and depress the A C control 2 Set the fan speed on the Rear A C fan control to a number between 1 4 to regulate the airflow to the rear seat section OFF REAR A C 1 2 3 4 1 MAX A C OFF 2 3 4 A C OFF REAR A C 1 2 3 4 1 MAX A C OFF 2 3 4 A C 1 0 2 3 4 REAR A C Controls a...

Page 32: ...e note that the rear passenger air conditioning system is designed for air conditioning purposes only and does not heat the rear compartment Rear compartment heating is provided by the underseat floor ducts Refer to Rear Seat Heating Electronic Automatic Temperature Control EATC system if equipped The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control airflow You can overri...

Page 33: ...ermine fan speed airflow location and if outside air or recirculated air is required Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed control is turned When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat air will be sent to the front and rear floor ducts However if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat the fan will be at a low speed and the air will be directed to the windshield In 31 2 ...

Page 34: ...ween 15 C 60 F and 18 C 65 F cannot be selected The 15 C 60 F and 18 C 65 F temperatures are the lowest settings available For continuous maximum cooling push the temperature control until 15 C 60 F is shown in the display window The EATC will continue maximum cooling disregarding the displayed temperature until a warmer temperature is selected by pressing the temperature controls For continuous m...

Page 35: ... for existing conditions You can override fan speed at any time To control fan speed manually use the thumbwheel to cancel automatic fan speed operation Rotate the thumbwheel up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed The display will show to indicate manual fan operation To return to automatic fan operation press AUTOMATIC TEMP AUTOMATIC OFF REAR 1 2 3 4 OFF A C A C MAX HI LO 1 2 3 4 A C...

Page 36: ...utside air is shut out and the fan will not operate For short periods of time only use this mode to reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle Floor and defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the front and rear floor ducts Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode For added customer comfort when the temperature control knob is a...

Page 37: ...e MAX A C is noisier than A C A C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster After pressing the MAX control both the MAX and A C A C indicators will light and the airflow will be from the instrument panel registers In this mode the air conditioning will automatically engage if the outside temperature is about 4 C 40 F or higher Cooling your vehicle with outside air using ov...

Page 38: ...ndshield has been cleared operate the climate control system as desired To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather conditions do not drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A C position To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather conditions do not drive with the climate control system in the OFF position Under normal weather conditions your vehi...

Page 39: ...rea at the base of the windshield If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open This will force most of the hot stale air out of the vehicle Then operate the air conditioner as you would normally Do not place objects over the defroster outlets These obje...

Page 40: ...cles equipped with front passenger EATC systems the vehicle will also have rear passenger compartment climate controls which allow the rear seat occupants to adjust their air conditioning level The rear A C fan speed control allows rear passengers to control the volume of air that is distributed from the rear registers 0 1 2 3 4 REAR A C 0 1 2 3 4 REAR A C Controls and features 39 ...

Page 41: ...ar A C on 1 Set the main climate control rear fan control to Rear A C set the mode selector to any position other than OFF and depress the A C control 2 Set the fan speed on the Rear A C fan control to a number between 1 4 to regulate the airflow to the rear seat section TEMP AUTOMATIC OFF REAR 1 2 3 4 OFF A C A C MAX HI LO TEMP AUTOMATIC OFF REAR 1 2 3 4 OFF A C A C MAX HI LO 1 0 2 3 4 REAR A C C...

Page 42: ... to Rear A C and turn the Rear A C Fan Control to 0 For maximum cooling for the front seat passengers set the rear fan switch to the OFF 0 position Please note that the rear passenger air conditioning system is designed for air conditioning purposes only and does not heat the rear compartment Rear compartment heating is provided by the underseat floor ducts Refer to Rear Seat Heating OFF REAR 1 2 ...

Page 43: ...e the rear window defroster The defroster turns off automatically after 15 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position To manually turn off the defroster before 15 minutes have passed push the control again USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM FM Stereo Cassette CD changer compatible SECURITY HAZARD RR DEFOG RR WIPER RR WASH FF REW SIDE 1 2 BASS TREB BAL FADE TAPE AMS AM FM CD CLK VOL PUSH ON...

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

Page 45: ...nformation Hold the control to continue reversing through the disc Press to select the next disc in the CD changer Hold the control to fast forward through the remaining discs Seek function The seek function control works in radio or CD changer mode Seek function in radio mode Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band Press to find the next listenable station up the frequen...

Page 46: ...he CD scans in a forward direction wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD To stop on a particular selection press the SCAN control again Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations six in FM1 and six in FM2 Setting memory preset stations 1 Select the...

Page 47: ...treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s treble output Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers BASS TREB BAL FADE Controls and features 46 ...

Page 48: ...ng of the current selection or FF to advance to the next selection The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMS circuit senses a blank section on the tape In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature the tape MUST have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs CD changer select if equipped To enter CD changer mode while in radio or tape mode press th...

Page 49: ...e To fast forward in CD changer mode press the CD control preset 2 Press the control again to deactivate fast forward mode Compression feature if equipped Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust Shuffle feature if equipped The shuffle feature operates in CD changer mode a...

Page 50: ... reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback Press the control to activate and deactivate Dolbyt noise reduction Dolbyt noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolbyt and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and ...

Page 51: ...ll display for 10 seconds when the radio is turned on and then revert to clock information Anytime 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 Rear seat controls if equipped The Rear Seat Controls RSC allow the rear seat passengers to operate t...

Page 52: ... in headphone mode the RSC volume controls will only change volume in the headphones to a desired level muting the speakers will not mute the headphones Turning the speakers on and off Press the control to turn all speakers on or off Using headphones Plug a 3 6 mm headphone not included into either one of the two jacks Press the control to operate the headphones The speakers will cut out once the ...

Page 53: ...in CD changer mode if equipped to advance to the next disc Seek function Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band In CD changer mode if equipped use the SEEK function to access the next or previous selection In tape mode use the SEEK function to access the next or previous selection VOLUME MEDIA MEM SEEK VOLUM...

Page 54: ...l either illuminate or turn off Those controls which have a function for the specific mode of operation selected will be lit while the controls which have no function for that mode will be turned off Volume power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off Turn the control to raise or lower volume SCAN VOL PUSH ON REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1 2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFF 6 AUTO TUNE SEEK SEL BAL FADE ...

Page 55: ...n radio or CD changer mode if equipped Tune adjust in radio mode Press to move to the next frequency down the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly Press to move to the next frequency up the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold for quick movement Tune adjust for CD changer Press to select the pre...

Page 56: ...ger will replay that selection from the beginning Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc After the last track has been completed the first track of the current disc will automatically replay Scan function The scan function works in radio tape or CD changer mode if equipped Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on...

Page 57: ...eset control until the sound returns indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected Autoset memory preset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations Starting autoset memory preset 1 Select a frequency using the AM FM sele...

Page 58: ... between the right and left speakers Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers Tape CD changer mode select if equipped To begin tape play with a tape loaded into the audio system while in the radio or CD changer mode press the TAPE control Press the button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function and begin play SEL BASS T...

Page 59: ... mode pressing the REW control for less than three seconds results in slow rewind Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast rewind Fast forward The fast forward control works in tape and CD changer modes if equipped In the tape mode tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached In CD changer mode pressing the control for less than three second...

Page 60: ...tivate and deactivate compression adjust Shuffle feature if equipped The shuffle feature operates in CD changer mode and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order The shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again Radio Data System RDS featur...

Page 61: ...adio station broadcasting a traffic report if it is broadcasting RDS data Traffic information is not available in most U S markets Program type Press the RDS control until FIND program type is displayed Use the SEL control to select the program type With the feature on use the SEEK or SCAN control to find the desired program type from the following selections Classic Country Info Jazz Oldies R B S...

Page 62: ...xt displayed Setting the clock Press the CLOCK control until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed Use the SEL control to manually set the time Press to increase hours minutes Press to decrease hours minutes Mute mode Press the control to mute the playing media Press the control again to return to the playing media RDS CLK SEL RDS CLK SEL MUTE Controls and features 61 ...

Page 63: ...e speaker volume can not be set higher than the current volume radio setting Once in headphone mode the RSC volume controls will only change volume in the headphones to a desired level muting the speakers will not mute the headphones Using headphones Personal Audio System The Personal Audio System allows the rear seat passengers to listen to one media source radio tape CD or CD changer if equipped...

Page 64: ...y of the audio system signaling that your Personal Audio System has been deactivated Media select Push the MEDIA control to toggle between AM FM1 FM2 tape or CD changer if equipped Memory preset control Push the MEM control successively to allow rear sear passengers to scroll through the six memory presets in AM FM1 or FM2 Push the MEM control in CD changer mode if equipped to advance to the next ...

Page 65: ...y selected mode lighting for the individual function controls will either illuminate or turn off Those controls which have a function for the specific mode of operation selected will be lit while the controls which have no function for that mode will be turned off Volume power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off FM1 ST REW FF SCAN BASS TREB SEL BAL TAPE DISC EJ CD FADE AUT...

Page 66: ...FM frequency bands Press the control to switch between AM FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations AM FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play AM FM select in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode Tune adjust in radio mode Press to move to the next frequency down the band whether or no...

Page 67: ...listenable station down the frequency band Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band Seek function in tape mode Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape Press to listen to the next selection on the tape Seek function for CD changer if equipped Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you...

Page 68: ... at the end of the CD To stop on a particular selection press the control again Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations six in FM1 and six in FM2 Setting memory preset stations 1 Select the frequency band with the AM FM select control 2 Select a station Refer t...

Page 69: ...available To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system s manually set memory stations press the AUTO control again Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s bass output Press the BASS control then press to decrease bass output and to increase bass output Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio sys...

Page 70: ...ith a tape loaded into the audio system while in the radio or CD mode press the TAPE control Press the button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function To begin CD play if CD s are loaded press the CD control The first track of the disc will begin playing After that CD play will begin where it stopped last If equipped with a CD changer press the CD control to toggle...

Page 71: ...ard The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes In the tape mode tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached In CD mode pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow forward action Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast forward action Tape direction select Press SIDE 1 2 to play the alternate side of a tape Ejec...

Page 72: ...oud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order If equipped with the CD changer the shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks on the current disc are played Press the SHUFFLE control to...

Page 73: ...rticular type of music format by selecting the SEEK control Allows traffic information broadcasts to be turned on and off with the SEL control Press the RDS control Use the SEL control to select ON or OFF to enable or disable the feature RDS traffic announcement When set ON this traffic feature will interrupt tape or CD play to play a traffic report broadcast from a FM RDS station To activate the ...

Page 74: ...e press the SEEK AUTOSET or SCAN control to find only stations of the selected type from the following selections Classic Country Info Jazz R B Religious Rock Soft Top 40 RDS show RDS sends information with the FM broadcast including station name station type and or radio text To view this information With the RDS menu enabled press the RDS control until SHOW is displayed Use the SEL control to se...

Page 75: ...pe CD or CD changer if equipped To turn on the rear seat controls press the memory preset controls 3 and 5 at the same time The will appear in the radio display Pressing 3 and 5 at the same time again will turn the rear seat controls off If there is a discrepancy between the rear seat and the front audio controls i e both trying to listen to the same playing media the front audio system will recei...

Page 76: ... two different radio stations simultaneously Plug a 3 6 mm headphone not included into either one of the two jacks Press the control to operate the headphones DUAL PLAY will appear in the digital display of the audio system signaling that your Personal Audio System has been activated The rear speakers will cut out once the speaker on off control is pressed A soft audible sound may be heard from th...

Page 77: ...ion down the frequency band Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band In tape mode use the SEEK function to access the next or previous selection In CD or CD changer mode if equipped use the SEEK function to access the next or the previous selection CD changer if equipped The CD changer is located in the center console of your vehicle 1 Slide the door to access the CD changer...

Page 78: ...der release knob C pull the disc holder B out of the magazine If you pull too hard on the disc holder the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine If this happens reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine while pressing on the lever A A B C A Controls and features 77 ...

Page 79: ...he CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power on or off ONLY use the magazine type supplied with the CD changer other types will damage the unit Keep the CD changer door closed Coins and foreign objects will damage the CD player and void your audio system warranty Do not insert any promotional odd shaped or sized discs or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming m...

Page 80: ...s to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine Do not insert any promotional odd shaped or sized discs or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur Cleaning cassette player Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to 12 hours of play in order to main...

Page 81: ...se their strength volume relative to other stations Terrain Hills mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms Moving away from an interfering structure out of its shadow returns your reception to normal Station overload Wea...

Page 82: ...om the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories There are two auxiliary power points One is located on the instrument panel The second is located in the drivers side 2nd row trim panel DC 12V Controls and features 81 ...

Page 83: ... 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 use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Do not shift the gearshift lever into N Neutral...

Page 84: ...annot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a 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 12 2 km h 8 mph below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage This is normal Pressing R...

Page 85: ...ate 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 SET Release the control when the desired speed is reached or Press and release COAST SET to operate the Tap Down function Each press will decrease the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 mph or Depres...

Page 86: ...ess CANCEL Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed Press OFF Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed CANCEL ON OFF RES ACCEL COAST SET CANCEL ON OFF RES ACCEL COAST SET Controls and features 85 ...

Page 87: ...rol is pressed or the brake is applied Both the CRUISE and SET lights turn off when the OFF control is pressed or the ignition is turned to the OFF position Optional electronic instrument cluster This light comes on when either the COAST SET or RES ACCEL controls are pressed It turns off when the cruise cancel control is pressed the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position ST...

Page 88: ...EXT to listen to the next selection on the tape In CD mode Press NEXT to listen to the next track on the disc In any mode Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal VOL NEXT VOL VOL NEXT VOL HI LO F S OFF Controls and features 87 ...

Page 89: ...ownward for slow intervals Push the control on the end of the stalk to activate washer Push and hold for a longer wash cycle The washer will automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use Rear window wiper and washer Press the wiper control to activate the rear wiper Press again to turn off the wiper The wiper operates at a pre set interval HI LO F S OFF HI LO F S OFF SECURITY HAZARD R...

Page 90: ...lows automatic upshifts from third to fourth gear Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission Control Switch TCS located on the end of the gearshift lever The O D OFF indicator light will illuminate The transaxle will operate in all gears except overdrive To return to normal overdrive mode press the Transmission Control Switch again The O D OFF indicator light will no longer be illuminated When ...

Page 91: ...iving chapter TILT STEERING WHEEL Push the tilt steering wheel lever downward to move the steering wheel up or down Push the control upward to lock the steering wheel in position Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the switch to open Pull up and hold the switch to close AUTO L VENT R Controls and features 90 ...

Page 92: ...ration Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows To lock out all the window controls except for the driver s press the control Press the control again to restore the window controls Accessory delay With accessory delay the window and moonroof switches may be used for up to 15 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until eith...

Page 93: ... to unlock that door only Turn the key back to the original position and then to the rear a second time to unlock all doors When locking turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to lock all doors CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked The childproof locks are locate...

Page 94: ... disengage childproof locks POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors 1 Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror MIRRORS L R Controls and features 93 ...

Page 95: ... feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors entry gates security systems entry door locks and home or office lighting When programming your HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver to a garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage Do not use the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver with any garag...

Page 96: ...o not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with the procedure in the Canadian Programing section 4 The red light will flash slowly and then rapidly Release both buttons when the red light flashes rapidly 5 Follow steps 2 through 4 to program the remaining two buttons If you do not successfully program the Hom...

Page 97: ...ured after 1996 may be determined by the following Reference the device owner s manual for verification The hand held transmitter appears to program the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver but does not activate the device Press and hold the trained HomeLinkt button The device has the rolling code feature if the indicator light flashes rapidly and then turns solid after two seconds After completing the...

Page 98: ... red light begins to flash after 20 seconds 2 Release both buttons Reprogramming a single HomeLinkT button To program a device to HomeLinkt using a HomeLinkt button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLinkt button Do NOT release until step 4 has been completed 2 When the indicator light begins to flash slowly after 20 seconds position the hand held transmitter 5 ...

Page 99: ... the rear seating area This does not replace the rear view mirror Push up to access the conversation mirror Pull down on the housing to lock it in place Adjust the mirror as needed in any direction The rear view mirror may have to be adjusted to its lower arm position to prevent interference when the conversation mirror is extended down Interior Lamps Dome lamps The front dome lamp is located over...

Page 100: ...or has been opened from the inside the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is closed Map lamps if equipped The map lamps are located on the overhead console and the side roof panels Press the lamp lens to activate the lamps MOON ROOF IF EQUIPPED To operate the moon roof To open press and hold the rear portion of the control This will fully open the moon roof To close press and hold the f...

Page 101: ...nment System if equipped AutovisionT Entertainment System if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with an Autovisiont Entertainment System This system offers the rear passengers a VHS video cassette player a 6 4 LCD video screen video game inputs and is integrated into the vehicle audio system Refer to the Autovisiont Entertainment System User Manual for operating instructions or call 1 877 848 6...

Page 102: ... compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key activate the panic alarm If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle ensure ALL key fobs remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership to aid in troubleshooting Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlo...

Page 103: ...Sounding a panic alarm To activate the alarm press and hold the PANIC control for longer than 1 5 seconds The horn will sound and the headlamps and tail lights will flash for thirty 30 seconds To deactivate the alarm press the LOCK or UNLOCK or hold the PANIC control down for longer than 1 5 seconds Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the ...

Page 104: ... the battery 1 Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART 2 Place the positive side of new battery up Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit 3 Snap the two halves back together Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle s transmitters to your dealer if service is required If you purchase additio...

Page 105: ...ntial perimeter anti theft problem with your vehicle ensure ALL key fobs remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership to aid in troubleshooting Arming the system When unauthorized entry occurs the system will flash headlamp lamps tail lamps and the security indicator lamp chirp the horn and disable the starting system The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the ignit...

Page 106: ...disarm the system by any of the following actions Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter Unlock the doors with a key Turn the key full travel toward the rear of the vehicle to make sure the alarm disarms Turn ignition to ACC or ON Triggering the anti theft system The armed system will be triggered if Any door or liftgate is opened without using the door key or the remote entry tra...

Page 107: ...ce the auto rise feature may slow down Do not open the liftgate or liftgate window in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling If the liftgate window is raised and the liftgate is also opened both liftgate and window could be damaged against a low ceiling The liftgate can be locked by turning the key clockwise in between the upright key position and the liftgate window if equipped key po...

Page 108: ...ust not exceed 22 kg 50 lbs or the net may not stay secured The cargo net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking Front Cargo net if equipped The front cargo net can be used to hold small items between the front seats To install the net secure the hooks into the retainers located on the inboard base of the front seats Controls and features 107 ...

Page 109: ...and slide the shelf into the right mounting bracket then align the shelf into the left mounting bracket 2 Slide the lock knob to the LATCH position and tighten the lock knob clockwise 3 Connect the net loop to the retainer underneath the shelf and close the liftgate To secure objects on the shelf 1 Disconnect the net loops from the retainers underneath the shelf 2 Place the objects underneath the ...

Page 110: ... the risk of the cargo striking occupants in the case of a sudden stop or collision Do not load the parcel shelf through the liftgate glass You MUST open the entire rear liftgate to gain access to the rear net retainers under the shelf To properly use child safety tethers in the 3rd row seat position REMOVE THE PARCEL SHELF and tether child safety seat to the tether anchor located on the floor beh...

Page 111: ... 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 side control and push down on head restraint to lower it Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Do not pile cargo higher than the seatback...

Page 112: ...ss of the seat s safety belt in the event of a collision Lift handle to move seat forward or backward Pull lever up to adjust seatback Adjusting the power seats if equipped The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seat Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Seating and safety restraints 111 ...

Page 113: ...ectiveness of the seat s safety belt in the event of a collision Move the control up or down to move the seat up and down 6 way driver seat Slide the control forward or backward to move the seat forward or backward 6 way driver seat 4 way passenger seat Rotate the vertical control to adjust the seatback Seating and safety restraints 112 ...

Page 114: ...ual position for each button and a third position obtained by pressing buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously Position three pressing 1 and 2 simultaneously is always full rearward and downward for exit mode but is not programmable To record the memory positions 1 Move the seat and mirror to the desired position using the manual controls 2 Press button 1 or 2 and hold for at least two seconds The indicato...

Page 115: ... position 1 Press and hold both memory seat buttons 1 and 2 and then press the unlock button on the remote entry transmitter REAR SEATS Removable floor mats Whenever the floor mats are removed to adjust or move any of the rear seats always reinstall the mats before passengers ride in the vehicle The floor mats are specifically designed to keep objects out of the seat tracks The cargo mat A can be ...

Page 116: ...rd row seat in storage position A Cargo mat B Narrow mats C Sliding door mats LH RH 5 passenger vehicle second row seats removed A Cargo mat B Narrow mats C Sliding door mats LH RH A B C B B A B C Seating and safety restraints 115 ...

Page 117: ...ing position A Cargo mat B Narrow mats Two passenger vehicle second row seats removed and third row seat stored in full forward position if equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment System the third row seat cannot be put into this position A Cargo mat B Narrow mats A B A B Seating and safety restraints 116 ...

Page 118: ...Bench seat below center of the seat cushion Bucket seat driver s side only inboard side of seat base Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a collision Adjusting 2nd row bench Pull control up to flip seatback to forward flat position Seating and safety restraints 117 ...

Page 119: ...e right side E Z Entry Tip Slide bucket seat The E Z Entry Tip Slide seat allows for easier entry and exit to and from the 3rd row seat The E Z Entry system will slide the seat and tip the seatback forward the seatback must be in the upright position To enter the 3rd row seat pull up on the seatback recline handle Seating and safety restraints 118 ...

Page 120: ...up on the 3rd row access control To return the seat to a seating position move the seat rearward until the seat track locks Then readjust the seatback Lift handle to move the seat forward or backward Seating and safety restraints 119 ...

Page 121: ...lip seatback to a forward flat position Adjusting 3rd row bench Pull control up to adjust seatback position This control will also allow the seatback to be put in the forward flat position Seating and safety restraints 120 ...

Page 122: ...enger opposite the driver should fasten the standard lap shoulder belt The secondary seat belt tongue is not fastened to the outside bottom of the seat as does the two passenger bench seat This is not required with the three passenger bench seat since the seat is much wider The seat tracks may have grease on them that could stain your clothing or vehicle fabric surfaces if care is not taken when h...

Page 123: ...p the cushion up The seat cushion must be moved to the storage position before the seat can be moved along the track 2 Pull control B to move the seat forward or backward until it locks into position The seat cushion cannot be lowered if the seat is in a storage position A B Seating and safety restraints 122 ...

Page 124: ... seat tracks may have grease on them that could stain your clothing or vehicle fabric surfaces if care is not taken when handling the seats Fold the seatback flat before removing each seat Refer to the Adjusting 2nd row seats portion of this section 1 Bench seats only Disengage the lap shoulder belt from the seat belt detach anchor by pushing the release control and lifting upward 2 From behind th...

Page 125: ... anchor until you hear a click and feel the latch engage 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 SAFETY RESTRAINTS 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...

Page 126: ...ic safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 Never use a single belt for more than one person Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and al...

Page 127: ...le 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 Automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt When to use the aut...

Page 128: ...king sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted S...

Page 129: ...tractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate only when the safety belts are fastened during certain frontal or near frontal collisions A safety belt pretensioner tightens the webbing ...

Page 130: ...ss the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision Lap belts Adjusting the center lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips not across the waist Insert the tongue into the correct buckle the buckle clos...

Page 131: ...e extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts Conditions of operation If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The safety belt war...

Page 132: ...ot need to be replaced Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted The front seat safety belt assemblies must be replaced if the pretensioners have been activated Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in th...

Page 133: ...rotect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided Always transport children 12 years old and...

Page 134: ... System 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 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 Children and air bags For additional important safety information read all information on safety restraints ...

Page 135: ...gned to inflate in frontal and near frontal collisions not rollover side impact or rear impacts The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation After air bag deployment it is normal to notice a smoke like powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant This may consist of cornstarch talcum powder to lubricate the bag or sodium compounds e g baking soda that result from the combustion proces...

Page 136: ... inflators and air bags one or more impact and safing sensors a readiness light and the electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning including the impact sensors the system wiring the air bag system readiness light the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors Determining if the ...

Page 137: ...ide in your vehicle generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg 40 lbs or less you must put them in safety seats made especially for children Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protec...

Page 138: ...booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child A belt positioning booster should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child s face or neck or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both thighs or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the way back on t...

Page 139: ...g mode Refer to Automatic locking mode passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage For more information on top tether straps refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps Carefully follow all of the manufactu...

Page 140: ...e air bag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together Seating and safety restraints 139 ...

Page 141: ...ection the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard 6 Allow the belt to retract The belt will click as it retracts to ind...

Page 142: ...e belt and repeat steps two through nine Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions 1 Lengthen the lap belt To lengthen the belt hold the tongue so that its bottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding the tongue up the webbing 2 Place the child safety seat in the center seating position...

Page 143: ... hooks to an anchoring point Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap Children should be placed in the rear in an appropriate child safety seat that is properly secured to the vehicle Most new forward facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the ba...

Page 144: ...s 1 Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion 2 Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat 3 Grasp the tether strap and position it to the seat frame Seating and safety restraints 143 ...

Page 145: ... strap to the seat tether slot bracket at the lower rear portion of the seatback If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly as shown the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision Seating and safety restraints 144 ...

Page 146: ...eating positions to secure the child safety seat 8 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions Third row seats The third row seat child tether anchors are located on the bottom back side of the seat Refer to Second row seats listed previously for installation instructions Seating and safety restraints 145 ...

Page 147: ...ed in your vehicle at the following locations The anchors at the center of the rear seat are further apart than the sets of lower anchors for child seat installation at other seating positions A child seat with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at this seating position A LATCH compatible child seat with attachments on belt webbing can be used at this seating position only if the child se...

Page 148: ...hten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the seat when the child is seated in it Keep the tether strap just snug without raising the front of the child seat Keeping the child seat just touching the front of the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Once you have installed the lower anchors for child seat installation safety seat assure that the seat is properly at...

Page 149: ...hich can start a fire Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas Exhaust fumes can be toxic Always open the garage door before you start the engine See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important saf...

Page 150: ... steering wheel left and right until the key turns freely This condition may occur when front wheels are turned front wheel is against the curb steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle PUSH TO RELEASE P R N D 2 1 4 3 2 1 km h 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 MPH TRIP A RPM x 1000 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F H C E CRUISE SET P R N D 2 P 1 Starting 149 ...

Page 151: ...d 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 accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up 5 After idling for a few seconds apply the bra...

Page 152: ...mell exhaust fumes These fumes are harmful and could kill you Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever the vehicle is raised for service the sound of the exhaust system changes 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...

Page 153: ...ystem ABS a noise from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel bumps wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle s anti lock brake system The ABS performs a self check after you start the engine and begin to drive away A b...

Page 154: ...heel ABS is required apply continuous force on the brake The four wheel ABS will be activated immediately thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and providing there is sufficient space will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop The Anti Lock system does not decrease the time necessary to apply the brakes or always reduce stopping distan...

Page 155: ...elease the parking brake Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle To prevent damage to the power steering pump Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the...

Page 156: ...y 2 Insert the key and turn it to ACC Apply the brake pedal and shift to N Neutral 3 Start the vehicle Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle if...

Page 157: ...s installed the transaxle must relearn its adaptive strategy Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers miles of operation P Park Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P Park Make sure the gearshift lever is securely latched in P Park This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift i...

Page 158: ...y surface the Transaxle Control Module may receive a signal indicating a rapid increase or decrease in wheel speed When the module detects this condition it will limit the transaxle operation to Third and Reverse gears This reduces tire slippage and protects the transaxle The transaxle will operate normally in Reverse but will lack power during acceleration in Drive If this happens 1 Stop your veh...

Page 159: ... OFF whenever you drive your vehicle If the O D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off repeatedly when the vehicle is started or does not come on when the O D OFF control is pressed theremay be a transaxle electronic system malfunction You should contact your dealer as soon as possible or damage to the transaxle could occur 2 Second Use 2 Second to give you more engine braking to slow your veh...

Page 160: ... or a new battery is installed the transaxle must relearn its adaptive strategy Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers miles of operation Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D Overdrive or with the O D OFF switch depressed Driving with the gearshift lever in D Overdrive gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions For m...

Page 161: ...ngers 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 Rating Carrying capacity for each axle system The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Certification Label on the driver s door pillar GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating Maximum combined weight of towing ve...

Page 162: ...ipment throughout your vehicle if the total weight added is equal to or less than the total axle reserve capacity TARC weight You should NEVER exceed the total axle reserve capacity Always ensure that the weight of passengers cargo and equipment being carried is within the weight limitations that have been established for your vehicle including both gross vehicle weight and front and rear gross ax...

Page 163: ... axle brakes tires and suspension For your safety and to maximize vehicle performance be sure to use the proper equipment while towing Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure Stay within your vehicle s load limits If exceeded cargo should be removed from the trailer and or the vehicle until all weights are within specified limits Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing Refer to ...

Page 164: ...ealer if you require assistance Hitches For towing trailers up to 907 kg 2 000 lb use a weight carrying hitch and ball which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue load through the underbody structure For towing trailers up to 1 588 kg 3 500 lb use a frame mounted weight distributing hitch which transfers a portion of the trailer tongue load to the front axle system Do not install a single or mu...

Page 165: ...e your trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps Driving while you tow When towing a trailer Ensure that you turn off your speed control The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long steep grades Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for t...

Page 166: ...ed in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather place the gearshift in P Park and increase idle speed This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If you must park on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels LUGGAGE RACK The front and rear crossbar can be adjusted to fit the item being carried Do not load more tha...

Page 167: ...elated tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your wallet for quick reference In the United States this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is mailed to you if yo...

Page 168: ...c of vehicle breakdown approaching danger etc The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off The hazard lights control is located on the instrument panel Depress hazard lights control to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously Depress control again to turn the flashers off RESETTING THE FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut off switch is a device intended to sto...

Page 169: ...ing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition to the RUN position Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position 5 Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electric...

Page 170: ...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 For fuses greater than 80A please see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealer Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal Remove the panel cover to access the fuses To remove a fuse use the f...

Page 171: ...Module TCM Electronic Automatic Temperature Control EATC Module Instrument Cluster Rear Wiper Motor Assembly Tail Lamp 10A Rear Exterior Lamps Air Bag 10A Airbag Diagnostic Monitor Audio 10A Radio Rear Radio Control CD Changer Eng Cont 10A Powertrain Control Module Oxygen Sensors Room Lamp 15A Interior Lamps Mirror 7 5A Smart Entry Control SEC Power Mirror Switch Stop Lamp 20A Brake Pedal Position...

Page 172: ...mp 20A Subwoofer Amplifier Front Blower 20A Front Blower Motor Front Blower Motor Speed Controller Eng Cont 7 5A Powertrain Control Module Lighting Control Module Relays 10A Speed Control Instrument Cluster Rear Blower Motor Data Link Connector 2 Cooling Fans A C Cont 7 5A Electronic Automatic Temperature Control EATC Module A C Relay Front Climate Control Panel Electron 10A Transmission Control L...

Page 173: ...bution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and care chapter USE SPECIFIED FUSES OR FUSIBLE LINKS ONLY ALT 100A MAIN 140A ALT 65A FR BLW 45A RR DEF 75A RAD FAN JOINT CONN RAD FAN H1 RAD FAN H2 RAD FAN LO 30A IGN SW 20A RAD FAN LO 30A PWR WND 40A ABS 20A ABS 15A HORN 7 5...

Page 174: ...k Connector DLC 1 PCM Power Relay Not Used Not Used ALT 10A Generator ABS 20A ABS Control Module Not Used H L RH 15A Lighting Control Module HORN 15A Horn Relay Not Used H L LH 15A Lighting Control Module Not Used Not Used ABS 40A ABS Control Module Not Used PWR WND 30A Power Window Relay Smart Entry Control SEC Timer Module Power Seats RAD FAN LO 20A Low Speed Fan Control Relay Not Used IGN SW 30...

Page 175: ...elay Fuse Junction Panel MAIN 100A Generator Mini Fuses Maxi Fuses Relay box The relay box is located in the engine compartment in front of the battery The relays are coded as follows Relay location Description 1 Start Inhibit Relay 2 Fuel Pump Relay 3 Bulb Check Relay 4 Fog Lamp 5 Anti theft Relay 6 Horn Relay 7 A C Relay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Roadside emergencies 174 ...

Page 176: ...vehicle possibly injuring yourself or others When driving with the temporary spare tire do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph under any circumstances load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Certification Label tow a trailer use tire chains drive through an automatic car wash because of the vehicle s reduced ground clearance try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from ...

Page 177: ...expose the hex nut 2 Insert the lug nut wrench on the hex nut in cargo floor 3 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground and the cable is slightly slack 4 Remove the retainer from the spare tire It may be necessary to lift one end of the tire to disengage the retainer Roadside emergencies 176 ...

Page 178: ...ecessary Ensure the position of the tire is not too far forward to avoid contact with the axle Tire change procedure When one of the front wheels is off the ground the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack even if the vehicle is in P Park To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directi...

Page 179: ...dle that came with your vehicle Insert and twist the handle then pry against the wheel 5 Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground Jacking notches are located approximately six inches rearward of the front wheels and twelve inches foward of the rear wheels 6 Locate the jack notch closest to the tire you are changing the...

Page 180: ...e wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 11 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown 12 Install wheel cover or center ornament on wheel 13 Put jack assembly away in the proper location Store flat tire under the vehicle Refer to Stowing the spare tire in this chapter JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames sparks o...

Page 181: ... vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables Ensure that vent caps are tight and level 5 Turn the he...

Page 182: ... the negative terminal of the assisting battery 4 Make the final connection of the negative cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle s engine away from the battery and the carburetor fuel injection system Do not use fuel lines engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points Roadside emergencies 181 ...

Page 183: ...f the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run both engines for 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...

Page 184: ... connection of the booster vehicle s battery 3 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery Roadside emergencies 183 ...

Page 185: ...ation is considered normal and will not effect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed contact a professional towing service or if you are a member your roadside assistance center It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a whee...

Page 186: ...o prevent damage to the transmission If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Ford Motor Company provides a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook up and towing procedures for your vehicle Roadside emergencies 185 ...

Page 187: ...e When the engine is running make sure that loose clothing jewelry or long hair does not get caught up in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all lit cigarettes open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts If you disconnect the battery the engine must relearn i...

Page 188: ...G THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel 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 and secure it with the prop rod Maintenance and care 187 ...

Page 189: ...ke fluid reservoir 3 Air filter assembly 4 Battery 5 Relay box 6 Engine oil filler cap 7 Engine oil dipstick 8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9 Engine coolant reservoir 10 Power steering fluid reservoir 11 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 9 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 1 2 3 Maintenance and care 188 ...

Page 190: ...es for the oil to drain into the oil pan 3 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P 4 Open the hood Protect yourself from engine heat 5 Locate and carefully remove the engine oil indicator dipstick 6 Wipe the indicator clean Insert the indicator fully then remove it again If the oil level is between the L and H marks the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL L H Mai...

Page 191: ...within the normal range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the H mark on the engine oil level indicator dipstick 4 Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turnin...

Page 192: ...ad to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide It is recommended that you replace the engine oil drain plug washer each time the engine oil is changed Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life If a replaceme...

Page 193: ... 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 you use a brake fluid that is not...

Page 194: ...sher antifreeze additive Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system Do not put 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 ...

Page 195: ...e as listed on the engine coolant reservoir depending upon application Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for service interval schedules 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 co...

Page 196: ...ou are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle requires contact your local dealer Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid reservoir If engine coolant is sprayed onto the windshield it could make it difficult to see through the windshield When the engine is cool add a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until the coolant is at the c...

Page 197: ...e cap Slowly turn cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to release 3 Step back while the pressure releases 4 When you are sure that all the pressure has been released use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolant produced by Ford approved processes Not all coolant recycling processes prod...

Page 198: ...ncentration below 40 decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentr...

Page 199: ...efer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transaxle does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not working properly i e if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed To obtain an accurate fluid check drive the vehi...

Page 200: ...d areas for normal operating temperature Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the outside temperatures are above 10 C 50 F Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperatures 66 C 77 C 150 F 170 F on a level surface The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km 20 miles...

Page 201: ...ill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers in the Capacities and specifications chapter Do ...

Page 202: ...ce guide for the service interval schedules Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to the level indicator Do not overfill the battery cells If the electrolyte level in the battery is low you can add plain tap water to the battery as long as you do not use hard water water with a high mineral or alkali content If possible however try to only fill the battery cells with distilled water If the ba...

Page 203: ...hicle 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 minimum of 1...

Page 204: ...local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries ODOR AND PARTICULATE AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The odor and particulate air filtration system is designed to reduce the concentration of objectionable exterior odors as well as airborne particles such as dust spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle The extent of EXTERI...

Page 205: ...filter is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl grille on the passenger side of the vehicle To replace the filter perform the following procedure 1 Remove both windshield wiper arms Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield surface until the wiper arm is perpendicular to the windshield surface Rotate the small retaining clip at the base of the wiper arm counterclockwise while ho...

Page 206: ...dge of the cowl leaf screen under the hood Remove the four 4 screw anchors by pushing upward on the screw anchor 5 Disconnect the windshield washer hose at the Y connector at the rear corner of the engine compartment 6 Lift the cowl grille from the vehicle 7 Locate the cabin air filter on the passenger side of the vehicle A B C Maintenance and care 205 ...

Page 207: ...on the top surface of the filter and lifting 11 Install the new filter A element into the filter retaining frame B Ensure that you insert the three retaining tabs in the bottom of the filter frame 12 Reinstall the filter top cover and the four 4 screws 13 Reconnect the washer hose 14 Position the cowl grille in place A B Maintenance and care 206 ...

Page 208: ...ercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent Rinse thoroughly with clean water To avoid damaging the blades do not use fuel kerosene paint thinner or other solvents Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper bl...

Page 209: ... 2 U S Department of Transportation Tire quality grades The U S Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150...

Page 210: ...sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure Use an accur...

Page 211: ...as type tires Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification or Tire Label Make sure that all tires are the same size speed rating and load carrying capacity Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label If 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 ...

Page 212: ...heels Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains Use only SAE Class S chains Install chains securely verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring brake lines or fuel lines Drive cautiously If you hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle stop and re tighten the chains If this does not work remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle If possible avoid fully loading...

Page 213: ...als and any open flames before fueling your vehicle Always turn off the vehicle before fueling Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury If fuel is swallowed call a physician immediately even if no symptoms are immediately apparent The toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for hours Avoid inha...

Page 214: ...er allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck Never smoke while refueling Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container Use the following guidelines to avoid static build up when ...

Page 215: ...ot used The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others If you do not use the 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 coll...

Page 216: ...lems to become more pronounced If the problems persist see your dealer or a qualified service technician It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not b...

Page 217: ...ring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of driving engine break in period You will ...

Page 218: ...hicle loading and distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent Calculating fuel economy 1 Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading in kilometers or miles 2 Each time you fill the tank record the amount of fuel added in liters or gallons 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record...

Page 219: ...ce fuel economy Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driv...

Page 220: ...EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window sticker These numbers represent the Range of L 100 km MPG expected on the vehicle un...

Page 221: ...rking properly Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine By law vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures repairs services sells leases trades vehicles or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from...

Page 222: ...ccelerator pedal for a moment then drive the vehicle at a speed of 86 to 96 km h 53 to 60 mph for at least five minutes 5 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 6 Accelerate the vehicle to 55 km h 35 mph and maintain the speed for 20 seconds 7 Repeat steps five and six at least three times 8 Accelerate the vehicle to 88 km h 55 mph and maintain the speed for at least three minutes 9 Bring the vehicl...

Page 223: ...g rearward 3 Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it counterclockwise when viewed from the rear to free it from the bulb socket and slide the ring off the plastic base Keep the ring to retain the new bulb 4 Without turning remove the old bulb from its socket by gently pulling it straight back out of the lamp assembly To install the new bulb Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep o...

Page 224: ...l a stop 3 Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until it snaps locking it into position 4 Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb you should not need to align it again Replacing front cornering side marker lamp bulbs 1 Remove screw from the lamp assembly 2 Disengage lamp assembly it has a...

Page 225: ...se and pulling it out of the lamp assembly 3 Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb 4 To complete installation follow removal procedure in the reverse order Replacing tail lamp backup turn signal lamp bulbs 1 Open the liftgate to expose the lamp assemblies 2 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 3 Carefully remove the lamp assembly by pulling it rearward 4 Rotate bulb soc...

Page 226: ...he 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 quality bulb burn time Function Number of bulbs Trade number Parking lamps front 2 3157 Headlamps 2 9007 License...

Page 227: ...es and waxes Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water Never use strong detergents or soap If your vehicle is particularly dirty use a quality car wash detergent Always use a clean sponge washing glove or similar device and plenty of water for best results To avoid spots avoid washing when the hood is still warm immediately after or during exposure to strong sunl...

Page 228: ...any surfaces which appear coarse or bumpy If you have wax applied at a commercial car wash it is recommended that you clean the wiper blades and windshield as described in Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with the Ultra Touch Prep and Finishing Kit F7AZ 19K507 BA Lacquer Touch up Paint ALBZ 19500 XXXXA o...

Page 229: ...lective surface Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle If necessary use a tar remover such as Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover B7A 19520 AA To avoid scratching the lamps do not use a dry paper towel chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners Cleaning the engine Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup k...

Page 230: ...f the wiper still does not wipe properly this could be caused by substances on the windshield or rear window such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes Clean the outside of the windshield or rear window with a non abrasive cleaner such as Ford Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner E4AZ 19C507 AA available from your Ford Dealer Do not use abrasive cleansers on glass as the...

Page 231: ...with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner Remove fresh spots immediately Follow the directions that come with the cleaner Do not saturate the seat cover with upholstery cleaner Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat mounted side air bag Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag in a collision Woodtone trim Wipe...

Page 232: ...which is available from your Ford Dealer This mild cleaner and special pad cleans the leather and maintains its natural beauty Follow the instructions on the cleaner label Regular cleaning of your leather upholstery helps maintain its resiliency and color Do not use household cleaning products alcohol solutions solvents or cleaners intended for rubber vinyl or plastics Cleaning the interior fabric...

Page 233: ... 4 2 quarts Brake fluid High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt ATF Fill to line on reservoir Automatic transaxle fluid Motorcraft MERCONt ATF 8 3L 8 8 quarts Engine coolant1 Premium Engine Coolant 10 6L 11 2 quarts Fuel tank N A 75 7L 20 0 gallons Windshield washer fluid Ultra Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate Fill to li...

Page 234: ...XC 8 B ESE M97B44 A Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W 30 Super Premium Motor Oil XO 5W30 QSP WSS M2C153 G with API Certification Mark Door latch hood latch auxiliary hood latch door and liftgate hinges striker plates seat tracks fuel filler door hinge Multi Purpose Grease D0AZ 19584 AA or F5AZ 19G209 AA ESB M1C93 B or ESR M1C159 A Lock cylinders Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft XL 1 none Power...

Page 235: ...hes 200 Required fuel 87 octane Firing order 1 2 3 4 5 6 Spark plug gap 1 0 1 1 mm 0 039 0 043 inch Ignition system1 Distributor ignition system Compression ratio 8 9 1 1 This ignition system meets all Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions mm in 1 Overall length 4 933 4 194...

Page 236: ...2 5 3 1 4 Capacities and specifications 235 ...

Page 237: ...presentative of your vehicle identification number Engine and transmission serial number The engine serial number is stamped on the engine block and the transmission serial number is on the transmission case MFD BY FORD MOTOR CO DATE XX XX GVWR XXXXLB XXXXKG FRONT GAWR XXXXLB XXXXKG WITH PXXX XXXXXXX TIRES XXXX XXX RIMS AT XX PSI XXX kPa COLD SINGLE VIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE XXX THISVEHICLE CONFO...

Page 238: ... provided by a network of more than 5 000 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle you may still be eligible Please contact your dealer for further information Since this information is subject to change please ask your dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Servi...

Page 239: ...and accessories providing you with equipment reliability Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service or if you need more help than the dealership could provide after following the steps described above contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you In the United States Ford Motor Company Cust...

Page 240: ...ilable when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Your telephone number home and business The name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located The year and make of your vehicle The date of vehicle purchase The current odometer reading The vehicle identification number VIN If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute you may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement Bo...

Page 241: ...the Board review Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance as designed concerns on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are eligible for review except those involving a non Ford product a non Ford dealership sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated...

Page 242: ...must complete the application in the DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application form Some states will require you to use certified mail with return receipt requested Your application is reviewed and if it is determined to be eligible you will receive an acknowledgment indicating the file number assigned to your application the toll free phone number of the DSB s independen...

Page 243: ...h complaint including oral presentations and arrive at a fair and impartial decision Board review may be terminated at any time by either party Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date that all requested information is received by the Board Since the Board generally meets once a month it may take longer for the Board to consider some cases After a case is reviewed the Boa...

Page 244: ...e the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings In the CAMVAP program impartial third party arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal environment These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the parties make decisions and when appropriate render awards to resolve disputes CAMVAP decisions are fast fair and final the arbitrator s award is bind...

Page 245: ...contact the nearest Ford dealership If the dealership employees cannot help you they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U S or Canada register your vehicle identification number VIN and new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations FORD CAR CARE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has man...

Page 246: ...rcury or Ford of Canada dealer These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle In addition each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford s rigid engineering and safety specifications Ford accessories are warranted for up to 12 month...

Page 247: ...ning lights DRL Cigarette lighter element Console Daytime running lights DRL Framed luggage covers Heavy duty battery HomeLinkt in sun visor Molded running boards Rear view mirror with HomeLinkt Rear view mirror with tire pressure sensor Removable luggage basket Running boards child step Soft luggage cover Track rider bars Track rider bar adaptors Trailer hitch Class II Trailer hitch bars and ball...

Page 248: ...total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label Consult your dealer for specific weight information The Federal Communications Commission FCC and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission CRTC regulate the use of mobile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equip...

Page 249: ...any adverse effects or damage that may result from the use of such equipment ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio Make checks payable to HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 For a free publication catalog order toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 a m 6 00 p m EST for credit card holders only Obtaining a French owner s guide Fr...

Page 250: ...f it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation 400 Sevent...

Page 251: ...fication 234 Auxiliary power point 81 Axle lubricant specifications 233 B Battery 201 acid treating emergencies 201 charging system warning light 8 jumping a disabled battery 179 maintenance free 201 replacement specifications 232 servicing 201 Brakes 152 anti lock 152 153 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 11 153 brake warning light 9 fluid checking and adding 192 fluid refill capacities 23...

Page 252: ...for your vehicle 244 Ford Extended Service Plan 237 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 243 Getting roadside assistance 166 Getting the service you need 237 Ordering additional owner s literature 248 The Dispute Settlement Board 240 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 243 D Defrost rear window 42 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 198 engine oil 189 Doors door ajar warning 10 ...

Page 253: ... light 11 octane rating 215 234 quality 215 running out of fuel 216 safety information relating to automotive fuels 211 Fuses 168 169 G Garage door opener 94 Gas cap see Fuel cap 213 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 216 Gauges 14 engine coolant temperature gauge 17 fuel gauge 16 odometer 15 speedometer 15 trip odometer 16 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 160 calculating 161 definition 160 driving with a ...

Page 254: ...system 23 bulb replacement specifications chart 225 cargo lamps 22 fog lamps 23 headlamps 22 headlamps flash to pass 22 instrument panel dimming 22 interior lamps 98 replacing bulbs 221 225 Lane change indicator see Turn signal 87 Liftgate 106 Lights warning and indicator 8 air bag 8 anti lock brakes ABS 11 153 brake 9 charging system 8 cruise indicator 10 86 door ajar 10 high beam 10 low fuel 11 ...

Page 255: ...02 illuminated entry 102 locking unlocking doors 101 102 panic alarm 102 replacement additional transmitters 103 replacing the batteries 103 Roof rack 165 S Safety belts see Safety restraints 124 127 129 Safety defects reporting 249 Safety restraints 124 129 cleaning the safety belts 131 231 extension assembly 130 for adults 125 127 for children 136 lap belt 129 warning light and chime 9 13 130 Sa...

Page 256: ...4 Transmission fluid checking and adding automatic 198 lubricant specifications 233 Trip odometer 16 Turn signal 10 87 V Vehicle dimensions 234 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 236 Vehicle loading 160 Ventilating your vehicle 151 W Warning chimes 13 Warning lights see Lights 8 Washer fluid 193 Water Driving through 159 Windows power 90 rear wiper washer 88 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 88 ch...

Page 257: ...y Fill to line on reservoir Use Motorcraft MERCONt ATF Automatic transmission fluid capacity 2 8 3L 8 8 quarts Use Motorcraft MERCONt ATF 1 Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant green in color DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant orange in color Refer to Adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and Care chapter 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used Transmission fluid requirem...

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