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Table Of Contents1

Breaking-In Your Vehicle3

Information About This Guide3

Special Notices3

Vehicle Symbol Glossary4

Instrumentation6

Warning Lights And Chimes8

Standard/Optional Instrument Cluster8

Light Turns On Solid9

Air Bag Readiness10

Engine Coolant Temperature10

Light Is Blinking10

Brake System Warning11

Anti-Lock Brake System11

Air Suspension12

Charging System12

Engine Oil Pressure12

Traction/Speed Control13

Door/Trunk Ajar14

Low Washer Fluid14

Safety Belt Warning Chime14

Srs/Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime14

Headlamps On Warning Chime15

Trip Odometer18

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge18

Battery Voltage Gauge19

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge19

Electronic Message Center20

Message Center Functions21

Distance To Empty21

Avg Fuel Economy22

Controls And Features24

Pannel Dimmer Control24

Headlamp Control24

Daytime Running Lamps24

Autolamp Control25

Rear Window Defroster25

Climate Control System26

Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System26

Fan Speed/Mode Selector Control26

Temperature Control Knob26

Operating Tips27

Turning The Eatc On/Off29

Automatic Operation29

Temperature Selection29

Temperature Conversion30

Manual Override Controls31

Displaying Outside Temperature33

Using Audio System35

Volume/Power Control35

Seek Function36

Radio Station Memory Preset37

Setting Memory Preset Stations37

Bass/Treble Adjust37

Speaker Balance/Fade Adjust38

Setting The Clock38

Am/Fm Stereo Cassette38

Am/Fm Select In Radio/Tape Mode39

Scan Function40

Automatic Music Search42

Tape Direction Select43

Eject Function43

Am/Fm Stereo/Single Cd Radio44

Compression/Shuffle Feature49

Premium Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette (Cd Changer Compatible)50

Autoset Memory Preset53

Speaker Fade Adjust55

Tape/Cd Select55

Dolby Noise Reduction56

Rds Clock Feature58

Troubleshooting The Cd Changer61

Cleaning Compact Discs61

Cd And Cd Changer Care61

Cleaning Cassettte Player62

Cassette And Cassette Player Care62

Radio Frequency Information62

Radio Reception Factors62

Turn Signal Control63

Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls63

Positions Of The Ignition64

Tilt Steering64

Overdrive/Speed Control65

To Turn Speed Control On65

To Turn Speed Control Off66

To Set A Speed66

To Set A Higher/Lower Set Speed67

To Disengage Speed Control68

Homelink Universal Transceiver69

To Return To A Previously Set Speed69

Indicator Light69

Canadian Programming70

Operating The Homelink Universal Transceiver71

Rolling Code Programming71

Erasing Homelink Buttons72

Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button72

Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror73

Electronic Compass73

Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment74

Trunk Remote Control75

Power Windows75

Power Door Locks77

Power Side View Mirrors77

Childproof Door Locks78

Positive Retention Floor Mat78

Remote Entry System79

Locking/Unlocking The Doors79

Deactivating/Activating The Horn Chirp Feature79

Opening The Trunk82

Sounding A Panic Alarm82

Illuminated Entry82

Replacing The Battery83

Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System84

Replacing Lost Transmitters84

Theft Indicator85

Programming Spare Securilock Keys85

Keyless Entry Sysytem86

Programming Your Own Entry Code87

Erasing Personal Code88

Unlocking The Doors And Releasing The Trunk With The Keyless Entry System88

Interior Luggage Compartment Release89

Locking Doors With The Keyless Entry System89

Head Restraints91

Adjusting The Front Manual Seat91

Seating And Safety Restraints91

Using The Manual Function92

Adjusting The Power Front Seats - Door Mounted Controls93

Adjusting The Power Seats - Seat Mounted Controls94

Safety Restraints Precautions95

Using The Power Lumbar Support95

Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts96

Vehicle Sensitive Mode97

When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode97

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode98

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode98

Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment99

Adjusting The Lap Belt99

Safety Belt Extension Assembly100

Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime100

One Time Disable103

Deactivating/Activeting The Belt Minder Feature103

Safety Belt Maintenance104

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System105

Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions105

Children And Air Bags107

How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?107

Safety Restraints For Children109

Determining If The System Is Operational109

Important Child Restraint Precautions110

Children And Safety Belts110

Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats111

Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps115

Preparing To Start Your Vehicle117

Important Safety Precautions117

Before Starting The Vehicle117

Starting The Engine119

Using The Engine Block Heater119

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes120

Important Ventilating Information120

Abs121

Abs Warning Lamp122

Parking Brake With Auto-Release122

Traction Control123

Air Suspension Sysytem125

Speed Sensitive Steering125

Automatic Transmission Operation126

Brake-Shift Interlock126

Understanding Gearshift Positions127

Traction-Lok Axle129

Vehicle Loading129

Second/First129

Trailer Towing131

Preparing To Tow132

Safety Chains132

Trailer Brakes/Lamps132

Servicing After Towing133

Trailer Towing Tips133

Launching Or Retrieving A Boat133

All Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles134

Driving Through Water135

Getting/Using Roadside Assistance136

Roadside Emergencies136

Hazard Flasher137

Resetting The Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch137

Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty137

Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color139

Power Distribution Box141

Changing The Tires143

Temporary Spare Tire Information143

Tire Change Procedure144

Anti-Theft Lug Nuts146

To Remove The Anti-Theft Lug Nut147

Preparing To Start Vehicle147

Connecting The Jumper Cables148

Jump Starting150

Removing The Jumper Cables150

Wrecker Towing152

Service Recommendations153

Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle153

Maintenance And Care153

Opening The Hood154

Working With The Engine Off154

Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment155

4.6L Sohc V8 Engine155

Checking The Engine Oil156

Adding Engine Oil157

Checking And Adding Brake Fluid159

Checking And Adding Washer Fluid160

Checking Engine Coolant160

Adding Engine Coolant161

Recycled Engine Coolant163

Coolant Refill Capacity163

Severe Climates164

What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling164

How Fail-Safe Cooling Works165

If The Engine Begins To Overheat165

When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated166

Checking And Adding The Power Steering Fluid167

Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid167

Low/Correct Fluid Level168

High Fluid Level169

Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels169

Air Filter Maintenance172

Changing The Air Filter Element172

Checking/Changing The Wiper Blades173

Information About Uniform The Quality Grading174

To Replace The Wiper Blades174

Traction Aa A B C175

Temperature A B C175

Checking The Tyre Pressure176

Tire Rotation176

Replacing The Tires177

Snow Tires And Chains178

What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels178

Fuel Filler Cap180

Choosing The Right Fuel181

Octane Recommendation182

Fuel Quality182

Running Out Of Fuel182

Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy183

Measuring Techniques183

Filling The Tank183

Calculating Fuel Economy184

Driving Style- Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits184

Emission Control System186

Epa Window Sticker186

Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance Testing187

Replacing Exterior/Headlamp Bulbs188

To Install The New Bulb189

Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs190

Replacing Tail Lamp/Brake/Turn Lamp Bulbs190

Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs192

Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs192

Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp/Interior Bulbs192

Using The Right Bulbs192

Aiming The Headlamps193

Cleaning And Caring For Your Vehicle193

Washing/Waxing Your Vehicle194

Repairing Paint Chips195

Cleaning The Wheels/Mirrors/Exterior Lamps195

Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts195

Cleaning The Wiper Blades, Windshield And Rear Window196

Cleaning The Engine196

Cleaning The Instrument Panel197

Cleaning The Instrument Cluster Lens198

Cleaning Seats Equipped With Side Air Bag198

Woodton Trim/Inside Windows198

Cleaning And Maintaining The Safety Belts198

Cleaning Leather Seats199

Cleaning The Interior Fabric199

Motorcraft Part Numbers200

Refill Capacities200

Capacities And Specifications200

Lubricant Specifications201

Vehicle Dimensions203

Certification Label204

Vehicle Identification Number205

Engine Number205

Ford Extended Service Plan206

Getting The Service You Need At Home206

Customer Assistance206

The Dispute Settlement Board (Us Only)209

Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)212

Getting Assistance Outside The Us And Canada212

Ford Car Products Care For Your Vehicle213

Ford Accessories For You Vehicle214

Reporting Safety Defects217

Filling Station Information224

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