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  • Page 1 Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 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.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction 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.
  • Page 3 Introduction WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently.

  • Page 4: Instrumentation

    Instrumentation Instrument cluster (pg. 6) Headlamp control (pg. 15) – 0 0 0 0 FUEL DOOR> RPMx1000 0 0 0 0 0 PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL RECOMMENDED SERVICE ENGINE BRAKE km/h SOON REAR THEFT CRUISE COOLANT LAMP R N D 2 1 Trunk Speed release...
  • Page 5 Instrumentation Electronic sound system; refer to Passenger Audio Guide side air bag (pg. 27) (pg. 67) FM 12 BASS TREB SEEK EJECT PUSH-ON SCAN TUNE FADE TAPE TAPE SIDE R-DEF VENT Climate control systems (pg. 17) Gearshift (pg. 93)

  • Page 6: Unleaded Fuel Only

    Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES – 0 0 0 0 FUEL DOOR> RPMx1000 0 0 0 0 0 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY SERVICE BRAKE ENGINE km/h SOON CRUISE THEFT COOLANT R N D 2 1 Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on.
  • Page 7 Instrumentation Service engine soon Your vehicle is SERVICE ENGINE equipped with a SOON computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards.
  • Page 8 Instrumentation These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel 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.) No additional vehicle service is required.
  • Page 9 Instrumentation This lamp will come on when the ignition is first turned on, but then should turn off. If the lamp stays on, you should check the coolant level inside the reservoir. For instructions on adding coolant, see Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.
  • Page 10 Instrumentation Speed control (if equipped) This light comes on CRUISE when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
  • Page 11 Instrumentation charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Low washer fluid Illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and when the windshield washer fluid...

  • Page 12: The Red Zone May

    Instrumentation GAUGES – 0 0 0 0 FUEL DOOR> RPMx1000 0 0 0 0 0 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY SERVICE ENGINE BRAKE km/h SOON CRUISE THEFT COOLANT R N D 2 1 Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 km/h R N D 2 1...
  • Page 13 Instrumentation Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool.
  • Page 14 Instrumentation Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of 0 0 0 0 individual journeys. To reset, depress the 0 0 0 0 0 control. km/h R N D 2 1 Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position).

  • Page 15: Controls And Features

    Controls and features HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp PANEL AUTO control to the first LAMP position to turn on the parking lamps only. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output.
  • Page 16 Controls and features Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the PANEL AUTO brightness of the LAMP instrument panel during headlamp and parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighten. •...
  • Page 17 Controls and features • To turn autolamps off, rotate the control down until it clicks. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER Clears the rear window of thin ice and fog. To operate: 1. Turn the ignition to the ON position. 2. Press and release R-DEF the control once to turn on.
  • Page 18 Controls and features Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction VENT of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except VENT .
  • Page 19 Controls and features not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. • OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
  • Page 20 Controls and features Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving. This will prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.

  • Page 21: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

    Controls and features Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system (if equipped) AUTO AUTO — TEMP — SIDE TEMP F-DEF R-DEF VENT The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control airflow. You can override automatic operation with any of the override controls or the fan speed control.
  • Page 22 Controls and features Automatic operation Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. The EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected temperature. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if fresh outside air or recirculated air is required.
  • Page 23 Controls and features For continuous maximum cooling, push the temperature control until 16°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 control. For continuous maximum heating, push the temperature control until 32°C (90°F) is shown in the display window.
  • Page 24 Controls and features The display will show AUTO and a bar graph to indicate manual fan operation and relative speed. • • • To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. Manual override controls AUTO AUTO — TEMP — SIDE TEMP F-DEF R-DEF...
  • Page 25 Controls and features • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. The temperature will remain unchanged and air will be cooled based on the selected temperature. To exit, press AUTOMATIC or any other override controls. MAX A/C is noisier than normal A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster.
  • Page 26 Controls and features • F- DEF -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the outside air temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.
  • Page 27 Controls and features • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom 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.
  • Page 28 Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel.
  • Page 29 Controls and features To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. To set a speed • Press SET ACC/SET ACCEL.
  • Page 30 Controls and features To set a higher set speed • Press and hold SET ACC/SET ACCEL. RESUME Release the control when the desired ACCEL vehicle speed is COAST reached or • Press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or •...
  • Page 31 Controls and features To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed •...
  • Page 32 Controls and features TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or O F F high speed position.
  • Page 33 Controls and features Press the washer control to activate the rear washer. The wiper will come on when the washer control is pressed, if it is not already on. Mist Function To operate the Mist function of the windshield wipers, O F F push and release the windshield washer control quickly.
  • Page 34 Controls and features ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) To turn on the visor mirror lamps, lift the mirror cover. Adjust the amount of light by sliding the control. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) Press SLIDE to open TILT SLIDE and close the moon AUTO roof.
  • Page 35 Controls and features The map lamps and controls are located on the dome lamp. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps. If equipped with a moon roof, the map TILT SLIDE lamps are located on the moon roof control panel.
  • Page 36 Controls and features One touch down • Press AUTO completely down and release quickly. The window will open fully. Depress AUTO again to stop window operation. Window lock The window lock WINDOW LOCK feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows.
  • Page 37 Controls and features Liftgate (wagon only) The power liftgate lock is located on the right inside trim panel in the cargo area. When this lock is pressed, all doors and the liftgate will lock. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS To adjust your mirrors: 1.
  • Page 38 Controls and features Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place.
  • Page 39 Controls and features • coin holder slots • cellular phone (if equipped) Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. If your vehicle is equipped with the column shift, it has a center console in the center front seating position.
  • Page 40 Controls and features TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY) You can open the entire liftgate or just the liftgate window. To open the entire liftgate, press the release button hidden under the exterior trim panel...
  • Page 41 Controls and features CARGO AREA FEATURES Storage compartment Your vehicle comes equipped with a storage compartment in the floor of the cargo area. An additional compartment is in the rear trim panel on the right. Always put the load you are carrying as far forward as possible. Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo net secures lightweight objects in...
  • Page 42 Controls and features To prevent the possibility of injuries, the fasteners for the cargo area cover must be properly attached to the mounting clips on the rear trim panels. Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision.
  • Page 43 Controls and features 5. Let go of the right end cap. The clutch will now engage and stop the shade from losing its spring tension. 6. Unfold the vinyl and place it into the end cap slots. 7. Insert the shade into the side mounting brackets and check to make sure that it operates properly.
  • Page 44 Controls and features Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. To confirm all doors are closed and locked, press the control a second time within five seconds. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash. If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will make two quick chirps, reminding you to properly close all doors.
  • Page 45 Controls and features Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.
  • Page 46 Controls and features The doors will lock/unlock one last time to confirm completion of program mode. All transmitters must be programmed at the same time. Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle.
  • Page 47 Controls and features PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Arming the system When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the headlamps and/or parking lamps, and the theft indicator lamp and will chirp the horn.
  • Page 48 Controls and features Once the doors and liftgate (wagon) are closed, the system will arm in 30 seconds. When you press the lock control twice within 5 seconds on your remote entry transmitter, the horn will chirp once to let you know that the system is armed.
  • Page 49 Controls and features • Press control on the remote entry transmitter. This will disarm the system when the alarm is sounding. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM With the keyless entry 7 8 9 0 keypad, you can: • lock or unlock the vehicle doors and liftgate (wagons) without using the key.
  • Page 50 Controls and features Programming your own personal entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press the 1/2 control 7 8 9 0 within five seconds of step 1. 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code. Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one.
  • Page 51 Controls and features Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system The driver’s door must be unlocked before any other. If more than five seconds pass between pressing numbers, enter the code again. The system has shut down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless entry system does not work, use the key or remote entry transmitter(s).
  • Page 52 Controls and features Deactivating autolock Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system is not armed, the ignition is OFF and all vehicle doors and liftgate window are closed. 1. Enter the 5 digit entry code. 2.
  • Page 53 Controls and features If autolock/relock has been changed, the horn will chirp to confirm procedure is complete. SECURILOCK ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM The SecuriLock anti-theft system provides an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your vehicle’s engine can only be started with the two special SecuriLock electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle.

  • Page 54: Seating And Safety Restraints

    Seating and safety restraints SEATING Head restraints Push or pull the head rests to the desired position. 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 seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
  • Page 55 Seating and safety restraints Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Adjusting the power seats (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Press to move front or rear of seat up and down. Press to raise or lower the seat, or to move the seat forward or backward.
  • Page 56 Seating and safety restraints Press the other side of the control to adjust softness. REAR SEATS 2nd seat/Split-folding rear seat (if equipped) One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space. To lower the seatback(s) from inside the vehicle, pull tab to release seat back and then fold seatback...
  • Page 57 Seating and safety restraints 3. Lift the remote latch release on the left side of the compartment and fold the remaining floor panel until it latches. Make sure the seatback is locked in the upright position. To close the seat, make sure the safety belts are properly stowed, then lift the remote latch release and push the seat down until it latches.
  • Page 58 Seating and safety restraints All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 59 Seating and safety restraints 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor...
  • Page 60 Seating and safety restraints How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
  • Page 61 Seating and safety restraints To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height control down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjustment assembly to make sure it is locked in place.
  • Page 62 Seating and safety restraints Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically. The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. Insert the tongue into the correct buckle. To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and...
  • Page 63 Seating and safety restraints When the adjust tongue of the lap/shoulder combination seat belt is latched into the buckle, the tongue will allow the lap portion to become shorter, but locks the webbing in place to restrict it from becoming longer. Before you reach and latch a combination lap and shoulder belt having an adjust tongue into the buckle, you may have to lengthen the lap belt...
  • Page 64 Seating and safety restraints Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only.
  • Page 65 Seating and safety restraints 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 The safety belt warning is not buckled before light illuminates for one...
  • Page 66 Seating and safety restraints Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters...
  • Page 67 Seating and safety restraints Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim...
  • Page 68 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
  • Page 69 Seating and safety restraints Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position.
  • Page 70 Seating and safety restraints How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation.
  • Page 71 Seating and safety restraints swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment.
  • Page 72 Seating and safety restraints Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required.
  • Page 73 Seating and safety restraints ride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle.
  • Page 74 Seating and safety restraints Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
  • Page 75 Seating and safety restraints put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. When installing a child safety seat: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position.
  • Page 76 Seating and safety restraints Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
  • Page 77 Seating and safety restraints 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of...
  • Page 78 Seating and safety restraints 10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine.
  • Page 79 Tether anchorage hardware kits (part number 613D74) including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchor hardware kit. Be sure to follow the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 80 Seating and safety restraints BUILT-IN CHILD SEATS Built-in child safety seat (if equipped) The rear seat may include a built-in child seat. This child seat conforms to all Federal and local motor vehicle safety standards. Read the labels located on the child seat cushion and shoulder belt for information on the built-in child seat.
  • Page 81 Seating and safety restraints Never use the Built-In Child Seat as a booster cushion with the adult safety belts. A child using the adult belts could slide forward and out from under the safety belts. The rear seatback must be fully locked before operating the child restraint system.
  • Page 82 Seating and safety restraints 3. Read all information and warnings on the child seat cushion and shoulder safety belt. Make sure the child is not too large for the child seat. 4. If connected, squeeze the top and the bottom of the right half of the chest clip and pull to separate both halves.
  • Page 83 Seating and safety restraints 9. If the belts become too tight, unbuckle the crotch safety belt buckle to unlock the retractors, then reinsert both belt tongues. Removing your child from the built-in child seat 1. Squeeze the tabs on the top and the bottom of the chest clip and pull the halves apart to open the chest clip.

  • Page 84: Starting

    Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine.
  • Page 85 Starting If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine.

  • Page 86: Starting The Engine

    Starting 5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). – 0 0 0 0 FUEL DOOR> RPMx1000 0 0 0 0 0 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY SERVICE km/h ENGINE BRAKE SOON CRUISE R N D 2 1 THEFT COOLANT Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate...
  • Page 87 Starting again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, depress the accelerator and start the engine while holding the accelerator down to the floor. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake.
  • Page 88 Starting 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. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other...

  • Page 89: Driving

    Driving BRAKES Your brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the “Service Guide” for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied.
  • Page 90 Driving The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensating for this tendency. The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking with loss of front braking traction.
  • Page 91 Driving stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop. • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks. Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 92 Driving Pull the release lever to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle.
  • Page 93 Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is pressed. If you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed: 1.
  • Page 94 Driving Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle (column or console gearshift without O/D off switch) Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either (Overdrive) or D (Drive). Driving with the shift selector gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions.
  • Page 95 Driving Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle (column or console gearshift with O/D off switch) Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the O/D OFF switch depressed. Driving with the shift selector in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving...
  • Page 96 Driving Understanding gearshift positions P (Park) Always come to a P R N complete stop before R N D 2 1 shifting into P (Park). Make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). This locks the transaxle and prevent the front wheels from rotating.
  • Page 97 Driving N (Neutral) With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. (Overdrive — column shift without O/D OFF switch) or D (Overdrive — column or console mounted gearshift with O/D off switch) The overdrive position is the normal driving...
  • Page 98 Driving If the O/D OFF indicator light (if equipped) is flashing on and off when the vehicle is started or does not come on when the O/D OFF switch is pressed, it means there is a malfunction in your transaxle’s electronic system. Contact your dealer as soon as possible or damage to the transaxle may occur.
  • Page 99 Driving 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, it means that there is a transaxle electronic system malfunction. You should contact your dealer as soon as possible or damage to the transaxle could occur.
  • Page 100 Driving When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in Park (P). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running.
  • Page 101 Driving (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is designed to tow. • Maximum Trailer Weight Rating : Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of...
  • Page 102 Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). If towing with a station wagon, inflate the rear tires to 35 psi.
  • Page 103 Driving 3.0L 2-Valve Vulcan Engine Model Passenger Luggage Max Trailer Load-#/kg Load-kg Wt.-kg (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) Sedan 5/340 (750) 365 (800) 4/270 (600) 70 (150) 365 (800) 2/135 (300) 70 (150) 500 (1 100) 2/135 (300) 565 (1 250) Wagon 4/270 (600) 365 (800) 2/135 (300)
  • Page 104 Driving Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle.
  • Page 105 Driving Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR.
  • Page 106 Driving Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to the Severe Duty Schedule in your “Service Guide” for more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination.
  • Page 107 Driving Towing your vehicle behind another vehicle At times, you may want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle, car or a truck. Before you have your vehicle towed: • Release the parking brake. • Move the gearshift to N (Neutral). •...

  • Page 108: Roadside Emergencies

    Roadside emergencies HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. • The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column.
  • Page 109 Roadside emergencies If your vehicle is a sedan, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located on the right side of the trunk behind the trunk liner. If your vehicle is a wagon, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located behind the service panel on the right side of the cargo area.
  • Page 110 Roadside emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse rating Color 5 amp 7.5 amp Brown 10 amp 15 amp Light blue 20 amp Yellow 20 amp fuse link Light blue 25 amp Natural 30 amp Light green 30 amp fuse link Pink 40 amp fuse link Green...
  • Page 111 Roadside emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/ Fuse Description Relay Location Rating — Not Used Instrument Illumination Left Low Beam Headlamp Right Low Beam Headlamp Brake Shift Interlock, Rear Defrost MLPS Switch, Backup Lamps, Speed Control MLPS Switch, Starter Relay Power Antenna, RCU, GEM PCM Relay, Ignition Coil, PATS, Radio...
  • Page 112 Roadside emergencies Fuse/ Fuse Description Relay Location Rating GEM, RAP, PATS ICP, RCC, Speedometer Data Link Connector (DLC) Trunklid Battery Saver Relay Speed Control, Stop Lamp Multi-Function Switch, Hazard High Beams, Daytime Running Lamps, Instrument Cluster — Not Used ICP, Heated Mirrors Power Windows, Lock Illumination —...

  • Page 113: Servicing

    Roadside emergencies Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/ Fuse Description Relay Location Rating 40A** Fuse Panel 30A** PCM Relay...
  • Page 114 Roadside emergencies Fuse/ Fuse Description Relay Location Rating 40A** Rear Window Defrost Relay 30A** Thermactor Air ByPass Solenoid, EAM Solid State Relay 40A** High Speed Cooling Fan Relay, Low Speed Cooling Fan Relay 20A** Fuel Pump Relay 40A** Blower Motor Relay —...
  • Page 115 Roadside emergencies Fuse/ Fuse Description Relay Location Rating — PCM Relay — Low Speed Cooling Fan Relay — PCM Diode — A/C Clutch Diode — Not Used * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses Fuses 4 and 6 will vary depending on date of vehicle build.
  • Page 116 Roadside emergencies When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • tow a trailer • use tire chains •...
  • Page 117 (not the dealer) to get a replacement key. If the lug wrench/lug nut key assembly is lost, see your nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to the master set of keys. Do not use an impact wrench with the anti-theft key.
  • Page 118 Roadside emergencies Removing the anti-theft lug nut 1. Insert the key over the locking lug nut. Make sure you hold the key square to the lug nut. If you hold the key at an angle, you could damage the key and the lug nut.
  • Page 119 Roadside emergencies If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park), block the diagonally opposite wheel, then remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. • In the sedan, these are located in the trunk cargo area storage...
  • Page 120 Roadside emergencies 4. Put the jack in the jack notch next to the door of the tire you are changing. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. 5. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 6.
  • Page 121 Roadside emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic converter. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing.
  • Page 122 Roadside emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive ( +) booster cable to the positive ( +) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive ( +) cable to the positive ( +) terminal of the assisting battery.
  • Page 123 Roadside emergencies 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. The preferred locations of an exposed metal part (to ground the circuit) are the alternator mounting brackets or an engine lifting eye.
  • Page 124 Roadside emergencies Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for a further three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
  • Page 125 Roadside emergencies 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. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.
  • Page 126 Roadside emergencies 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 wheel lift or flatbed equipment. A towing manual is available from Ford Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators.

  • Page 127: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a “Service Guide” which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide necessary parts and service.
  • Page 128 Maintenance and care 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2.
  • Page 129 Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 1. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Air filter assembly 4. Battery 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8.
  • Page 130 Maintenance and care 3.0L V6 Duratec engine 1. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Air filter assembly 4. Battery 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9.
  • Page 131 Maintenance and care 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). ADD 1 QT FULL 6.
  • Page 132 Maintenance and care Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity.
  • Page 133 Maintenance and care BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed. Refer to the “Service Guide” for the service interval schedules: 1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir. 2.
  • Page 134 Maintenance and care WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for fuel. The reservoir is highlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluid to fill the reservoir. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all the way.
  • Page 135 Maintenance and care If the engine coolant has not been checked at the above recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become empty. If this occurs, add engine coolant to the reservoir. For more information on engine coolant maintenance, refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter.
  • Page 136 Maintenance and care Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. If you must remove the coolant reservoir cap, follow these steps to avoid personal injury: 1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it cool.
  • Page 137 Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. For vehicles with green coolant, not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A, and use of such...
  • Page 138 Maintenance and care Severe winter climate If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36°C [–34°F]), it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle is such that the coolant will not freeze at the temperature level in which you drive during winter months.
  • Page 139 Maintenance and care 3.0L Vulcan engine 4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the arrows in the FULL HOT range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range. 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the FULL HOT range.
  • Page 140 Maintenance and care TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your “Service 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.
  • Page 141 Maintenance and care Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING 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.
  • Page 142 Maintenance and care If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING removed by a qualified technician. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft...
  • Page 143 Maintenance and care cables when you are done cleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to the top of each battery terminal to help prevent corrosion. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced.
  • Page 144 Maintenance and care Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must relearn its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly.
  • Page 145 Maintenance and care CABIN AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED) The cabin air filter restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen particles. The filter is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl vent screen on the passenger side of the vehicle. To replace the filter, perform the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 146 Maintenance and care 2. Rotate and remove the four push pins located on the cowl vent screen. 3. Remove the three push-on clips. 4. Remove the two screws retaining the cowl top inner panel shield, then the shield.
  • Page 147 Maintenance and care 5. Remove the filter. Reverse the procedure to install the new filter. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
  • Page 148 Maintenance and care Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield and lock into the service position. 2. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down...
  • Page 149 Maintenance and care 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 grade 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire grade 100.
  • Page 150 Maintenance and care Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
  • Page 151 Maintenance and care Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. Tire rotation Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the “Service Guide.”...
  • Page 152 Maintenance and care Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may also affect the accuracy of your speedometer. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle.
  • Page 153 Maintenance and care WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a collision.
  • Page 154 Maintenance and care • 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.
  • Page 155 Maintenance and care Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a one-eighth turn on/off feature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. 3.
  • Page 156 Maintenance and care Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese-based compounds containing (MMT).
  • Page 157 Maintenance and care try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded gasoline. “Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularly in the United States) because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified service technician.
  • Page 158 Maintenance and care Fuel Filter Your vehicle is equipped with a fuel filter that is mounted on the underbody. For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to the “Service Guide” for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter.
  • Page 159 Maintenance and care Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Lumination of the charging system warning light, “Service Engine Soon”...
  • Page 160 Maintenance and care If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the OBD-II system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test” condition. To ready the OBD-II system for I/M testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as described below: •...
  • Page 161 Maintenance and care Replacing headlamp bulbs Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
  • Page 162 Maintenance and care To install the new bulb: 1. With the flat side of the bulb’s plastic base facing upward, insert the glass end of the bulb into the lamp assembly. You may need to turn the bulb left or right to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly.
  • Page 163 Maintenance and care License plate lamp bulbs To change the license plate bulbs: Sedan 1. Remove two screws and the license plate lamp assembly from the rear bumper. 2. Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise . 3. Carefully pull the bulb out from the socket and push in the new bulb.
  • Page 164 Maintenance and care REPLACING THE INTERIOR BULBS Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently: • interior overhead lamp • map lamp Using the right bulbs Trade Function Number Front side marker lamp Front park/turn lamp 3457 NA Headlamp 9007 Tail lamp/brake lamp 3157...
  • Page 165 Maintenance and care AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD) on each headlamp body. Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the horizontal direction (left/right) and the vertical position (up/down) using your VHAD system. The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
  • Page 166 Maintenance and care 3. Turn the horizontal adjusting screw in the direction of the arrow to change the horizontal aim as shown. 4. Use a 7 mm wrench or socket to turn the horizontal adjusting screw until the “0” reference mark on the view dial is aligned with the rearward facing tab (as shown) on the plastic housing.
  • Page 167 Maintenance and care CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the “Customer Assistance Guide” for a list of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes. Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water. Never use strong detergents or soap.
  • Page 168 Maintenance and care Waxing your vehicle Wax when water stops beading on the surface. This could be every three or four months, depending on operating conditions. Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use cleaning fluid or alcohol with a clean cloth to remove any bugs and tar before waxing vehicle.
  • Page 169 Maintenance and care • Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • 3.0L Vulcan engine • 3.0L Duratec engine •...
  • Page 170 Maintenance and care Cleaning plastic exterior parts Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover if necessary. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners. Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle.
  • Page 171 Maintenance and care Cleaning the interior fabric Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately. Do not use household or glass cleaners. These agents can stain and discolor the fabric. Use a mild soap and water solution if necessary.
  • Page 172 Maintenance and care contact with leather upholstery. If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining. “Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner” (product number AS-300) is available from “First Brands” by calling 1–800–726–1001. This product may also be available at many local automotive after market stores.

  • Page 173: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3.0L V6 Vulcan 3.0L V6 engine Duratec engine Air filter FA-1630 FA-1630 Fuel filter FG-800-A FG-800-A Battery BXT-58R BXT-36R (standard) Battery BXT-36R (optional) Cabin air FP-6 FP-6 filter Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S PCV valve EV-228 EV-152 Spark plugs*...
  • Page 174 Capacities and specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Application Capacity Name Brake High Fill to line fluid Performance on reservoir DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Engine 3.0L V6 11.0L (11.6 coolant Vulcan quarts) engine 3.0L V6 10.0L (10.6 Duratec quarts) engine Engine oil...
  • Page 175 Capacities and specifications Fluid Ford Part Application Capacity Name Windshield Ultra-Clear 2.7L (90 washer Windshield oz.) fluid - Washer Front Concentrate Windshield Ultra-Clear Wagon 2.1L (70 washer Windshield oz.) fluid - Washer Rear Concentrate If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid.
  • Page 176 Capacities and specifications Ford Part Ford Ford Items Name or Part Specification equivalent Number Automatic Motorcraft XT-5-QM transaxle MERCON V MERCON V (AX4S and AX4N) Engine oil Motorcraft WSS-M2C153- 5W30 Super 5W30- G and API Premium Certification Motor Oil Mark Constant CV Joint E43Z-...
  • Page 177 Capacities and specifications ENGINE DATA Engine 3.0L V6 Vulcan 3.0L V6 engine Duratec engine Cubic inches Horsepower 145 @ 5250 200 @ 5750 Torque 170 lb.-ft. @ 200 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm 4500 rpm Recommended 87 octane 87 octane fuel Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6...
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  • Page 180: Vehicle Identification Number

    Capacities and specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety compliance label The National Highway MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A. Traffic Safety DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX Administration THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE Regulations require DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.

  • Page 181: Reporting Safety Defects

    Reporting safety defects REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash, or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company.

  • Page 182: Index

    Index Air bag supplemental engine restraint system ..66 compartment ..168 and child exterior lamps ..170 safety seats ..... 69 plastic parts ..170 description ....67 washing ....167 disposal ....72 waxing ....168 indicator light ..72 wheels ....
  • Page 183 Index running out of replacing fuel ......157 bulbs ....161,163 safety information Lane change indicator relating to automotive (see Turn signal) ..32 fuels ....... 153 Liftgate ...... 44 Fuses ....109,110 remote release ..40 Hazard flashers ..108 Lights, warning and Head restraints ..
  • Page 184 Index Parking brake .... 91 jump Power distribution box starting ..121,122,124 (see Fuses) ..... 112 Steering wheel Power door locks ..36 tilting ....... 33 Power steering ..92 Tires ....148,150 fluid, checking and changing ....118 adding ..... 138,139 checking the Relays ....
  • Page 185 Index Windshield washer fluid operation ....32 and wipers replacing wiper checking and blades ....148 cleaning ....147...

  • Page 189: Filling Station Information

    Filling station information Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only – 87 octane Fuel tank capacity 60.6L (16 gallons) Engine oil capacity 4.25L (4.5 quarts) Use (including filter Motorcraft 5W30 Super change)-3.0L V6 Vulcan Premium Motor Oil, engine Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. Engine oil capacity 5.2L (5.5 quarts) Use (including filter Motorcraft 5W30 Super...
  • Page 190 Filling station information Automatic transaxle 12.8L (13.5 quarts) Use capacity (AX4N)-3.0L Motorcraft MERCON V V6 Vulcan engine ATF. Automatic transaxle 12.7L (13.4 quarts) Use capacity (AX4N)-3.0L Motorcraft MERCON V V6 Duratec engine ATF. Automatic transaxle 11.6L (12.2. quarts) Use capacity (AX4S)-3.0L V6 Motorcraft MERCON V Vulcan engine ATF.

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