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Page 2: Introduction
Introduction The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Page 3 INFORMATION ABOUT THIS 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...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Fuse Compartment Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist...
Page 5 Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack Low tire warning Introduction Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks...
Page 6: Instrumentation
Instrumentation Wiper/washer control Instrument cluster (pg. 97) (pg. 8) Turn signal lever (pg. 91) Headlamp control (pg. 31) Instrument panel dimmer control (pg. 32) Driver air bag Reverse sensing system* (pg. 163) (pg. 33) Steering wheel controls* Speed controls (pg. 98) (pg.
Page 7 Instrumentation Gearshift (including Audio system overdrive button) (pg. 55) (pg. 196) Message center (pg. 19) Climate controls 4wd control* (pg. 36) (pg. 201) Power adjustable foot pedals* (pg. 33)
Page 8 Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster CHECK GAGE HIGH DOOR BRAKE AJAR CHECK FUEL WASH Optional instrument cluster HI TEMP LOW OIL HIGH BRAKE Service engine soon Illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning.
Page 9 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These 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 fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light should turn off.
Page 10 Instrumentation Air bag readiness Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
Page 11 Instrumentation Oil pressure/Engine coolant Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is above the normal range or the engine oil pressure is outside normal range. Check the engine oil and coolant level refer to Adding engine oil and Adding coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.
Page 12 Instrumentation Low washer fluid (if equipped) Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low. WASH Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. AdvanceTrac (if equipped) Flashes when the AdvanceTrac system is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Page 13 Instrumentation O/D off (if equipped) Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on end of gearshift. If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, as damage to the transmission could occur. Speed control Illuminates when the speed control is activated.
Page 14 Instrumentation GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges CHECK GAGE HIGH DOOR BRAKE AJAR CHECK FUEL WASH Optional instrument cluster gauges HI TEMP LOW OIL HIGH BRAKE Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. SERVICE ENGINE SOON TRIP SERVICE ENGINE SOON...
Page 15 Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the indicated 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 16 Instrumentation Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. • Standard instrument cluster Press and release the TRIP SELECT/RESET button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer display. Press and hold the button to reset. • Optional instrument cluster Press and release the TRIP/RESET button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer display.
Page 17 Instrumentation Engine oil pressure gauge Indicates engine oil pressure. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”); if the needle goes below the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately.
Page 18 Instrumentation Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment.
Page 19 Instrumentation Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines: For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. 2.
Page 20 Instrumentation Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • Odometer/Compass • Trip odometer/Odometer/Compass • Average Fuel Economy • Trip Elapsed Drive Time •...
Page 21 degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines.
Page 22 Instrumentation 9. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE indicator changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. This will take up to three circles to complete calibration. 10. The compass is now calibrated. Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel...
Page 23 Instrumentation Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer. 2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer. 3.
Page 24 Instrumentation Autolocks 1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the autolocks ON or OFF. Easy entry/exit 1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode.
Page 25 Instrumentation Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric. System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored.
Page 26 Instrumentation Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories: • They will reappear on the display every minute from the reset. • They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed.
Page 27 Instrumentation CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE. Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Page 28 Instrumentation CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when any of the tire pressures are high or low. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and care chapter. CHECK SPARE TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when the spare tire pressure is high or low. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and care chapter.
Page 29 Instrumentation To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 180 days] perform the following: 1. Press the SETUP control to access the System Check function. 2. Press and release the RESET control to display “OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW”.
Page 30 Instrumentation 4. Release the RESET control momentarily, then press RESET and SETUP controls at the same time to activate a service mode which will display OIL LIFE XX% RESET TO ALTER. 5. Press RESET until you find your personalized OIL LIFE XX%. 6.
Page 31: Controls And Features
HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate clockwise to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamp control is in the position and the high beams are not...
Page 32 Controls and features High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp parklamp operation.
Page 33 AUTOLAMP CONTROL The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for approximately 20 seconds or a programmed time delay after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.
Page 34 Controls and features • the vehicle is moving in reverse at a speed of less than 5 km/h (3 mph) and a moving object is approaching the rear of the vehicle at a speed of less than 5 km/h (3 mph) The RSS is not effective at speeds greater than 5 km/h (3 mph) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects.
Page 35 Controls and features The RSS detects obstacles within approximately 1.8 meters (5.9 ft.) of the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas). As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the tone increases.
Page 36 Controls and features CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.
Page 37 Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. •...
Page 38 Controls and features • (Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected.) For added customer comfort, the system will allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode.
Page 39 Operating tips • In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in 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.
Page 40 Controls and features 4. Set the fan speed to High 5. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows 6. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 41 Controls and features Turning the DEATC system on DUAL AUTO Press AUTO, any of the override controls, the fan speed control, or either of the temperature selection controls. The DEATC system will only operate when the ignition is in the ON position. Turning the DEATC system off Press OFF.
Page 42 Controls and features DEATC automatic operation Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature will appear in the display window, and an indicator above the AUTO control will light. The DEATC system will either heat or cool the vehicle to achieve the AUTO selected temperature.
Page 43 Controls and features Single/dual electronic temperature zone DUAL AUTO Press DUAL to enable or disable the dual zone temperature feature. When DUAL is pressed, the display window indicates the current temperature setting for the driver and the last temperature setting that was selected for the passenger.
Page 44 Controls and features Passenger side temperature selection To control the temperature, select any temperature between 16°C (60°F) and 32°C (90°F) by pressing the temperature control on the passenger side of the system. DUAL Temperature conversion Press the Fahrenheit/Celsius (°F °C) control to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the DEATC display only.
Page 45 Fan speed ( AUTO When AUTO is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing conditions. You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed manually, press the fan control to cancel the automatic fan speed operation. Press the control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed.
Page 46 Controls and features , if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. However, the A/C indicator will be off and the A/C override control cannot be selected. The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except OFF.
Page 47 Controls and features indicator will not be lit. If the recirculated air is selected while in AUTO operation, the DEATC system will be disabled and you will return to manual operation with the recirculated air indicator lit and with the A/C operating.
Page 48 Controls and features ducts. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected.) Recirculation and A/C override controls cannot be selected. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts may be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts.
Page 49 If the outside temperature is displayed while the DEATC system is in the OFF mode and the DEATC is turned on, the driver and passenger temperatures will be displayed for 4 seconds. Following this, the outside temperature display will return to the window. The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving.
Page 50 Controls and features objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to damaging the climate control system. To aide in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions: 1. Select 2. Set the temperature control to full heat 3.
Page 51 Controls and features To control the auxiliary climate control system from the front controls, turn the fan speed control knob to the desired speed. Turn the temperature control to regulate the air temperature. Press the mode selector once to select air distribution through the overhead vents.
Page 52 Controls and features Ensure that the front auxiliary control is turned to REAR to enable the rear climate controls. Turn the fan speed control to the desired fan speed. Turn the temperature control to regulate the air temperature. Press the mode selector once to select air distribution through the overhead vents.
Page 53 Controls and features Floor console climate controls (if equipped) Depending on the equipment package, your vehicle may be equipped with floor console climate control capabilities. The floor console climate control system allows the rear passengers to select a mode of airflow distribution through the floor console. However, air temperature and fan speed are controlled by the main climate control system.
Page 54 Controls and features REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. • A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster.
Page 55 USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM stereo cassette VOL - PUSH ON BASS TREB SEEK SCAN TUNE Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Turn the control to raise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal”...
Page 56 Controls and features AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio and tape modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the AM control to select from AM selections, and press the FM control to select from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.
Page 57 Controls and features Scan function The scan function works in radio mode. SCAN Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode.
Page 58 Controls and features Treble adjust The 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.
Page 59 Automatic Music Search The Automatic Music Search feature allows you to quickly locate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to the next selection. To activate the feature, momentarily depress the TAPE AMS button. Then, press either REW (for the beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection).
Page 60 Controls and features Eject function Press the control to stop and eject a tape. Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolby noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby noise reduction.
Page 61 • to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode (radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time). When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds, when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information.
Page 62 Controls and features Turn the control to raise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio and CD modes.
Page 63 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 frequency band. Seek function in CD mode • Press to listen to the next selection.
Page 64 Controls and features Treble adjust The 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.
Page 65 Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur. Rewind The rewind control works in CD mode. To rewind in CD mode, press the CD control (preset 1). Press the control again to deactivate rewind mode.
Page 66 Controls and features Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and clock mode while in radio mode. To set the hour, press and hold the CLK control. Press the SEEK control: • to decrease hours and • to increase hours.
Page 67 Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD VOL PUSH ON FM 1 DOLBY B NR SEEK TUNE SCAN BASS TREB SIDE 1-2 Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Audio power can also be turned on by pressing the AM/FM select control or the TAPE/CD select control.
Page 68 Controls and features AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.
Page 69 Seek function in CD mode • Press to seek to the previous track of the disc. If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press from the beginning. • Press to seek forward to the next track of the disc. After the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay.
Page 70 Controls and features 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected. SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE Autoset memory preset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations.
Page 71 Press the BASS control then press: • to decrease the bass output • to increase the bass output. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output. Press the TREB control then press: •...
Page 72 Controls and features Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. Press the FADE control then press: • to shift the sound to the front and • to shift the sound to the rear. Tape/CD select •...
Page 73 Fast forward 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 fast forwards the CD within the current track.
Page 74 Controls and features Compression adjust 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 The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks in random order.
Page 75 • to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a separate clock, (other than the digital radio display), the CLK control will not function in the above manner. The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode (radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time).
Page 76 Controls and features Audiophile AM/FM Stereo In Dash Six CD Radio Premium AM/FM Stereo In Dash Six CD Radio DISC SHUF SCAN TUNE LOAD PUSH ON COMP SEEK BASS TREB MUTE FADE MENU...
Page 77 Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Turn the control to raise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
Page 78 Controls and features Tune/disc 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 not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.
Page 79 Seek function in CD mode • Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD player seeks to the beginning of the last track on the current disc and begins playing. •...
Page 80 Controls and features 4. Press and hold a memory preset control. The playing media will mute momentarily. When the sound returns, the station is held in memory on the control you selected. The display will read SAVED. Autostore Autostore allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations.
Page 81 (4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
Page 82 Controls and features Press the LOAD control. (You can choose which slot will be loaded by pressing the desired preset number. If you do not choose a slot, the system will choose the next available one.) Wait until the CD door opens. Load the CD into the player.
Page 83 Controls and features Rewind The rewind control works in CD modes. Press and hold the REW control until the desired selection is reached. If the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD will begin play at the first track. Release the control to disengage rewind mode.
Page 84 Controls and features when COMP OFF is displayed. Press the SEL control again to disable the feature when COMP ON is displayed. On Premium audios, press the COMP control until COMP ON is displayed. Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.
Page 85 Controls and features Menu mode The MENU control allows you to access many different features within your audio system. There are three sets of menus available depending upon which mode or feature is activated. While in FM mode, two menus are available. If RDS is turned OFF, you can access the following: •...
Page 86 Controls and features Radio data system (RDS) feature This feature allows your audio system to receive text information MENU from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. To activate RDS: • When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays. •...
Page 87 Press the MENU 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 •...
Page 88 Controls and features Press the DSP control to access one of the following modes: • DSP OFF • SIGNAL MODE • OCCUPANCY MODE Use the SEL control to select the desired signal mode (the selected mode will appear in the display). The following signal modes can be selected: •...
Page 89 Use the SEL control to manually set the time. • Press to increase hours/minutes. • Press to decrease hours/minutes. Press the MENU control again to disengage the clock mode. Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped) The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes.
Page 90 (4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
Page 91 (24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength/volume relative to other stations. • Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms.
Page 92 Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engine and all accessories/locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever and allows key removal. 2. ACC, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.
Page 93 To turn speed control off • Press OFF • Speed control automatically defaults to OFF when the ignition is turn off. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. To set a speed • Press SET+. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h...
Page 94 Controls and features To set a higher set speed • Press and hold SET +. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or • Press and release SET + to operate the Tap-Up function. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or •...
Page 95 Controls and features To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped). Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.
Page 96 Controls and features To return to a previously set speed • Press RES. For RES to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). Indicator light This light comes on when the vehicle speed control is engaged and actively controlling vehicle speed.
Page 97 If your vehicle has the tilt-only steering column, pull the lever down to unlock the steering column. While the lever is in the down position, tilt the steering column to its desired orientation. Lift the lever back to its original position to lock the steering column.
Page 98 Controls and features Push (tap) the end of the stalk briefly for a single swipe (no wash). Push and hold for three swipes with wash. Push and hold for a longer wash (up to ten seconds). Speed dependent wipers When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings, speed-sensitive front wipers automatically adjust as the vehicle’s speed changes.
Page 99 Audio control features Press to select: • AM, FM1, FM2, • TAPE (if equipped), • CD (if equipped), or • DVD (if equipped). In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode: • Press MEM to select preset stations within the selected radio band.
Page 100 Controls and features Climate control features Press TMP + or - to adjust temperature. Press + or - to adjust fan speed. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package.
Page 101 Storage compartment Press the latch to open the storage compartment. Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers: • Place the Velcro hook onto the side of the aftermarket transmitter opposite of the button.
Page 102 Controls and features Moon roof (if equipped) You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up to ventilate the vehicle. To open the moon roof: The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express opening feature.
Page 103 The map lamp controls are located on the dome lamp. Press the controls on either side of each lens on each map lamp to activate the lamps. All vehicles are equipped with a cargo lamp, which is located overhead in the rear cargo area and above the the third row seat (if equipped).
Page 104 Controls and features Do not use the HomeLink Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S.
Page 105 Controls and features 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming”...
Page 106 Controls and features Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting — not allowing enough time for HomeLink to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter. After completing steps 1 and 2 outlined in the “Programming” section, replace step 3 with the following: Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is...
Page 107 Erasing HomeLink buttons To erase the three programmed buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased): • Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until the red indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds.
Page 108 Controls and features ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) To turn on the visor mirror lamps, lift the mirror cover. POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. •...
Page 109 One touch down • Press AUTO completely down and release quickly. The driver’s window will open fully. One touch down can be deactivated during operation by pushing down on the top part of the driver power window control. Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows.
Page 110 Controls and features POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control to unlock all doors. Press control to lock all doors. POWER DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK INHIBIT If the interior trim switch does not operate, see the Perimeter alarm system in this section for more details.
Page 111 Controls and features 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 located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door.
Page 112 Controls and features Heated outside mirrors 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 113 Controls and features Auxiliary power point Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from 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.
Page 114 Controls and features POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the driver floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal.
Page 115 Make sure the liftgate door and/or window are closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area cover that covers the luggage compartment of your vehicle.
Page 116 Controls and features 7 passenger stowage: 1. To open, lift the release handle and the lid. 2. To close, lower the lid, lift the release handle and press down on the lid. 5 passenger stowage: When the lid is open, it will stand up on its own.
Page 117 Controls and features Unlocking the doors/liftgate Press this control to unlock the driver’s door. The interior lamps will illuminate with the ignition OFF. Press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. Locking the doors/liftgate Press this control to lock all doors and liftgate.
Page 118 Controls and features Opening the liftgate window Press the control to unlatch the liftgate window. Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm. The personal panic alarm will cycle the horn and turn signals on/off, plus illuminate the interior lights. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON.
Page 119 Controls and features Activating the memory seat feature To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat to the position you desire. 2. Press the SET control on the driver’s door panel. 3. Within 5 five seconds, press one control on the remote transmitter and then press the 1 or 2 control on the driver’s door panel to which you would like to associate with the seat...
Page 120 Controls and features To replace 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 in the same orientation.
Page 121 To program the transmitters yourself: • Insert a key in the ignition and turn from 1 (LOCK) to 3 (ON) and cycle between 1 (LOCK) and 3 (ON) eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) with the eighth turn ending in the 3 (ON) position.
Page 122 Controls and features KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) With the keyless entry keypad, you can: • lock or unlock the vehicle doors and liftgate without using the key. • open the liftgate window. • disable/enable autolock. • arm and disarm the perimeter alarm system (if equipped).
Page 123 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 within five seconds of step 1. 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code. Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one.
Page 124 Controls and features If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions: Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory-set code. 2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of step 1 and release. 3. Press the 1/2 control and hold for 2 seconds to erase the customer programmed keycode, within five seconds of step 2.
Page 125 Controls and features Unlocking the doors and liftgate or the liftgate window 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.
Page 126 Controls and features Locking the doors and liftgate, press the 7/8 and 9/0 controls at the same time. This can be done only when the driver’s door is closed. Autolock The autolock feature will lock all of the vehicle doors when: •...
Page 127 Controls and features Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. 1. Turn the ignition key to ON. 2.
Page 128 Controls and features PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting. PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry.
Page 129 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 will chirp the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the ignition.
Page 130 Controls and features Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter. • Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad. • Unlock the driver’s door with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the front of the vehicle) to make sure the alarm disarms.
Page 131 The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. THEFT INDICATOR The theft indicator is the flashing red indicator located on top of the instrument panel.
Page 132 Controls and features • When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate normal system functionality.
Page 133 OFF and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the coded key is an approved Ford coded key. If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following: •...
Page 134 Controls and features 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 2 (ACC) to 3 (ON) (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to 1 (LOCK) and remove the first coded key from the ignition.
Page 135: Seating And Safety Restraints
Seating and safety restraints SEATING Front seat Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle’s front seats are equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible.
Page 136 Seating and safety restraints Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision.
Page 137 Seating and safety restraints Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision.
Page 138 Seating and safety restraints Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Memory seat/easy entry/exit feature (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat to three programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driver door.
Page 139 Seating and safety restraints Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle to move the lumbar support forward for more direct support. Turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle to move the lumbar support back for less direct support.
Page 140 Seating and safety restraints REAR SEATS Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle’s rear seats may be equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible.
Page 141 Seating and safety restraints 1. Press the lower release control downward to unlatch the seatback. 2. Rotate the seatback downward into the load floor position. 3. Press down on the top outboard area of the seatback until a click is heard.
Page 142 Seating and safety restraints To return the seat to the upright position: • Press downward on the upper corner of the seatback and hold. • Pull the release handle upward to unlatch the seat. • Rotate the seatback upward until the seatback latches in the upright position.
Page 143 Seating and safety restraints To return the seat to the upright position: 1. Pull the handle down and lift the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle. 2. Rotate the seatback until you hear a click, locking it in the upright position.
Page 144 Seating and safety restraints 3. To return the seat to a seating position, flip the seat into the upright position. 4. Make sure the seat is latched to the floor. To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the red access control lever up releasing the seat from the floor and rotate the seat up towards the front seat.
Page 145 Seating and safety restraints Folding the middle 2nd row seat (If equipped) 1. Locate the lever on the side of the seatback. 2. Pull the lever up and push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Press down on the top outboard area of the seatback until a click is heard.
Page 146 Seating and safety restraints Third row seat (if equipped) 3rd row stow feature The 3rd row seat has a tip/stow feature to increase cargo space without removing the seat from the vehicle. To put seat in stowed position: 1. Pull the seat release lever located on top of the seatback while pushing the seatback down onto the seat cushion.
Page 147 Seating and safety restraints 2. Pull the seat release lever located on top of the seatback while lifting the seatback into the upright position. 3. The seatback will latch into place. The third row seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts in both seating positions.
Page 148 Seating and safety restraints information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions. The fact that the pretensioners or air bags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system.
Page 149 Seating and safety restraints Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during a collision. This maximizes the effectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the air bag to improve protection.
Page 150 Seating and safety restraints To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.
Page 151 Seating and safety restraints Energy management feature • This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. •...
Page 152 Seating and safety restraints The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement.
Page 153 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 154 Seating and safety restraints BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
Page 155 Seating and safety restraints Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle.
Page 156 Seating and safety restraints The lap belt will adjust automatically. To fasten, grasp the tongue, and with a continuous motion, pull out enough webbing to buckle the tongue into the correct buckle. If you did not pull out enough webbing to reach the buckle, allow the tongue to retract fully before trying to pull it out again.
Page 157 Seating and safety restraints Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the front and second row outboard seating positions. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height, squeeze the button and slide the height adjuster down.
Page 158 Seating and safety restraints Conditions of operation If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position... The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON...
Page 159 Seating and safety restraints If... The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position... The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the seat belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster.
Page 160 Seating and safety restraints Reasons given... “Belts are uncomfortable” “I was in a hurry” “Seat belts don’t work” “Traffic is light” “Belts wrinkle my clothes” “The people I’m with don’t wear belts” “I have an air bag” “I’d rather be thrown clear” Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt Minder chime.
Page 161 Seating and safety restraints One time disable Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle, BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only. Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure.
Page 162 (if equipped), LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.
Page 163 This information will assist Ford Motor Company in servicing the vehicle and in helping to better understand real world collisions and further improve the safety of future vehicles.
Page 164 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame,...
Page 165 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 166 Seating and safety restraints 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 process that inflates the...
Page 167 Seating and safety restraints The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags). • side air curtains (if equipped). Refer to Side air curtain system later in this chapter. • one or more impact and safing sensors. •...
Page 168 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always...
Page 169 Seating and safety restraints How does the Safety Canopy The design and development of the Safety Canopy system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags (including the Safety...
Page 170 Seating and safety restraints close an electrical circuit that initiates Safety Canopy a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy is mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, above the first and second row seats. In certain lateral collisions or rollover events, the Safety Canopy activated, regardless of which seats are occupied.
Page 171 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 172 To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably.
Page 173 Seating and safety restraints Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions: • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? •...
Page 174 Seating and safety restraints The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center of the shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips, never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition.
Page 175 (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage.
Page 176 Seating and safety restraints Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.
Page 177 Seating and safety restraints 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until...
Page 178 Seating and safety restraints 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt.
Page 179 Seating and safety restraints 5. If you have not pulled out enough webbing to reach, allow the webbing to fully retract before attempting to pull it out again and repeat steps 2 through 4. 6. Pull the webbing through the child seat toward the retractor while pushing down with your knee on the child seat.
Page 180 Seating and safety restraints Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. 1. Position the child safety seat on the rear seat cushion. 2.
Page 181 Seating and safety restraints • At the rear of the cargo area 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 5.
Page 182 Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control 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.
Page 183 • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). CHECK GAGE HIGH DOOR BRAKE AJAR CHECK FUEL WASH Starting SERVICE ENGINE...
Page 184 Starting HI TEMP LOW OIL SERVICE ENGINE SOON HIGH BRAKE Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts.
Page 185 Starting Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only) As the outside temperature approaches freezing, ethanol fuel distributors should supply winter grade ethanol (same as with unleaded gasoline). If summer grade ethanol is used in cold weather conditions, you may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation until the engine has warmed up.
Page 186 Starting To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately.
Page 187: Driving
BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled maintenance 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 188 Driving The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensates 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 189 Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceTrac The Brake Assist system provides full braking force during panic braking situations. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and maximizes the amount of brake booster assist, helping the driver to achieve maximum braking pressure.
Page 190 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. ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The AdvanceTrac system provides a stability enhancement feature as well as a traction enhancement feature.
Page 191 Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac • Taking a turn too fast • Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle • Hitting a patch of ice • Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road • Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa •...
Page 192 Driving spin. If your vehicle seems to lose engine power while driving in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. Some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac performs a system self-check.
Page 193 STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy from the engine to decrease the driver’s effort in steering 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 engine is running.
Page 194 Driving Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Your vehicle has the capability to haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.
Page 195 3. Rotate the access panel (counterclockwise) with a flat head screw driver until it is lined up to the access hole in the open position. 4. Insert a tool (or screw driver) into the access hole to override the brake-shift interlock. Apply the brake and shift into Neutral. 5.
Page 196 Driving If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between 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 the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Page 197 P (Park) To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift lever out of P (Park). Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Make sure the gearshift lever is securely latched in P (Park).
Page 198 Driving Drive (overdrive deactivated) Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift lever in the D(Drive) position. The transmission with overdrive off operates in gears one through four, providing more engine braking than D(Drive) with Overdrive ON and is useful whenever driving conditions (i.e., city traffic, hilly terrain, etc.) cause the transmission to excessively shift between D (Overdrive) and other gears.
Page 199 Forced Downshifts To gain acceleration in (Overdrive) or Drive (O/D OFF) when passing another vehicle, push the accelerator to the floor. The transmission will downshift to the appropriate gear: fourth, third, second or first gear. Manual transmission operation (if equipped) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock...
Page 200 Driving 2. Engage the parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 4. Turn the ignition to Off. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully.
Page 201 Maximum downshift speeds Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) AUTO or HIGH 5 (Overdrive) - 4 88 km/h (55 mph) 4 - 3 72 km/h (45 mph) 3 - 2 56 km/h (35 mph) 2 - 1 32 km/h (20 mph) Reverse Ensure that the vehicle is at a complete stop before shifting into R (Reverse).
Page 202 Driving Positions of the Control-Trac system The Control-Trac system functions in three modes: • The 4x4 Auto mode provides four-wheel drive with full power delivered to the rear axle, and to the front axle as required for increased traction. This is appropriate for normal on-road operating conditions, such as dry road surfaces, wet pavement,...
Page 203 • The 4x4 Low mode supplies four-wheel drive with full power to both axles and includes a lower gear ratio for low-speed. It is only intended for off-road applications that require extra power including deep sand, steep grades and pulling a boat and trailer out of the water.
Page 204 Driving Using the Control Trac 4WD system 4X4 AUTO - Power to all four wheels; used for normal street and highway driving. 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) - Used for extra traction such as in snow or icy roads or in off-road situations. Not intended for use on dry pavement. 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels.
Page 205 Using the Control Trac system Shifting between 4x4 Auto and 4x4 High When you press the 4x4 High button, the indicator light will illuminate in the instrument cluster. When you press the 4x4 Auto button, the indicator light will turn off.
Page 206 Driving Shifting from 4x4 Low to 4x4 Auto or 4x4 High 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Press the 4x4 Auto or the 4x4 High button.
Page 207 steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components.
Page 208 Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
Page 209 Driving the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle.
Page 210 Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by “treading lightly.”...
Page 211 Driving possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill without the aid of an observer. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a...
Page 212 If you nevertheless decide to equip your 4WD for off-road use with tires larger than what Ford Motor Company recommends, you should not use these tires for highway driving. If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford Motor Company, it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure.
Page 213 Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can adversely affect the way your vehicle handles. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressure even if it is less than the maximum pressure allowed for the tire.
Page 214 Driving Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover). Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety.
Page 215 • GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum permissible combined weight of towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo) and the loaded trailer. • 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 the driver from the GCWR for the towing...
Page 216 Driving Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in this chapter.
Page 217 Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage.
Page 218 Driving Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. Trailer towing table (4x2 w/manual transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer weights Rear axle Engine...
Page 219 4x2 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight *-When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep grades, the A/C system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from overheating. This may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures.
Page 220 Driving 4x4 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Notes: - For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1000 ft) elevation. For definitions of terms used in this table and instructions on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter.
Page 221 Never connect any trailer lighting to the vehicle’s taillamp circuits, because it may damage the electrical system resulting in fire. Contact your local Ford dealership for assistance in proper trailer tow wiring installation. Additional electrical equipment may be required.
Page 222 Driving • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to the Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission section in this chapter.
Page 223 • Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles). If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) must be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.
Page 224 Driving LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is equipped with a roof rack. The maximum recommended load is 90 kg (200 lbs), evenly distributed. If it is not possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Use the tie down loops on the thumbwheels (if equipped) to secure the load.
Page 225: Roadside Emergencies
Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week •...
Page 226 Roadside emergencies Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
Page 227 Roadside emergencies The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the passenger’s foot well, by the kick panel. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3.
Page 228: Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color
Roadside emergencies Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse Mini Standard rating...
Page 229: Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below the instrument panel on the driver’s side. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel box. Roadside emergencies...
Page 230 Roadside emergencies The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating – – — Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Memory seat module Heated seats, Moonroof Radio, Amplifier, Power antenna, Front wiper module Flasher relay (Turn, hazards) Right horn Heated mirrors Not used (spare) Not used (spare)
Page 231 Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 7.5A 7.5A Roadside emergencies Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description ABS, IVD Controller Brake pedal position switch, Driver brake applied relay, Redundant cruise deactivate switch Cigar lighter, OBD II Mode-Temperature actuator for auxiliary climate control, Trailer tow battery charge coil Park aid, Brake shift interlock, Approach lamp relay coil, IVD...
Page 232 Roadside emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel (top side) These relays are located on the reverse side of the passenger compartment fuse panel. To access the relays you must remove the passenger compartment fuse panel. Fuse/Relay Location Relay 1 Flasher relay Relay 2 Rear defrost Relay 3...
Page 233: Power Distribution Box
Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
Page 234 Roadside emergencies The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 60A** 30A** 20A** 30A** 40A** 60A** 20A** — 20A** 30A** 40A** 50A** 40A** 10A* 15A* 15A* 20A* 20A* 20A** 30A** 30A** 20A** 30A** 20A* – 15A* 20A* Power Distribution Box Description...
Page 235 Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 20A* 60A** 20A** — — 30A** 30A** 20A** 40A** 15A* 15A* 15A* 15A* 15A* 10A* 10A* 15A* 20A* — — — — — — — — — — — — Roadside emergencies Power Distribution Box Description Horn relay Rear wiper motor...
Page 236 Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating — — — 30A CB * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Cartridge Fuses Rear Relay Box The relay box is located on the rear passenger side quarter trim panel. To access this box you must remove the trim panel. The relays are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Relay 14...
Page 237 Fuse/Relay Location Relay 21 Not used Relay 22 Approach lamps Relay 23 Not used Diode 3 Not used Diode 4 Not used Auxiliary relay box (Canadian vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) The relay box is located on the front right fender well underneath the speed control module.
Page 238 Roadside emergencies The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may compromise the integrity of your tires. The use of tire sealants may also affect your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped) in the Maintenance and care section for important information.
Page 239 Roadside emergencies Removing the jack 1. Open liftgate and remove the carpeted floor lid and jack cover. 2. Turn jack screw eyelet counterclockwise and remove the jack from the bracket. 3. Remove the lug wrench from the bag and rotate the wrench socket out from the handle.
Page 240 Roadside emergencies 3. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground making sure the other end of the wrench does not scuff kick plate, the tire can be slid rearward and the cable is slightly slack. 4. Lift tire on one side and remove the retainer from the spare tire.
Page 241 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) or in the reverse gear (manual transmission) and turn engine OFF. When one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the...
Page 242 Roadside emergencies 6. Assemble the jack handle extension on the lug nut wrench by sliding the square end of the jack handle through the plastic grommet on the lug nut wrench and into the square hole on the other side. 7.
Page 243 To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. •...
Page 244 Roadside emergencies 2. Slide the wheel under the vehicle and install the retainer through the wheel center. 3. Turn the lug wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its original position underneath the vehicle. The lug wrench will click when the tire is raised to the stowed position.
Page 245 Roadside emergencies 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 heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1.
Page 246 Roadside emergencies 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the provided jumpstarting bolt ONLY. Connecting to any other exposed component may cause an explosion. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points.
Page 247 Roadside emergencies 4.0L Engine 4.6L Engine...
Page 248 Roadside emergencies 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2.
Page 249 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 250 It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
Page 251: Service Recommendations
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide the necessary parts and service.
Page 252: Opening The Hood
Maintenance and care Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Page 253 Maintenance and care 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.
Page 254 Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8.
Page 255 Maintenance and care 4.6L V8 engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped) 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil filler cap 9.
Page 256 Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
Page 257 • 4.6L V8 engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range .
Page 258 Maintenance and care • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine • 4.6L V8 engine • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1.
Page 259 Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Use Motorcraft or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification WSS-M2C153–H. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.
Page 260 Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford Material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.
Page 261 MAX. Do not fill above this line. 4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Brake fluid/clutch fluid is toxic. If brake/clutch fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes.
Page 262 Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2. Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter.
Page 263 Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: •...
Page 264 The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. To determine your vehicle’s coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir. • Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored), VC-4–A (U.S.) or CXC-10 (Canada) or Motorcraft Premium...
Page 265 • Do not mix with recycled coolant unless from a Ford-approved recycling process (see Use of Recycled engine coolant section). For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool.
Page 266 Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored). However, not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A.
Page 267 less than 40%, the corrosion protection to your engine and cooling components may be compromised and permanent damage may result. What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only) If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
Page 268 Maintenance and care 2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility. 3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool. 4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.
Page 269 Maintenance and care 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. 5. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
Page 270 5. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. 6. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Lubricant Specifications in this chapter.
Page 271 Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require lubrication.
Page 272 Maintenance and care BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules.
Page 273 When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
Page 274 Maintenance and care If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow your local authorized standards for disposal.
Page 275: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(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...
Page 276: Servicing Tires
Maintenance and care The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Page 277 Maintenance and care 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 scheduled maintenance guide. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. •...
Page 278 Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, “Touring”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford. Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or larger size tires.
Page 279 The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some climates, using snow tires or traction devices may be necessary. Ford offers tire cables as a Ford approved Maintenance and care...
Page 280 • Do not use cables or chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire cables or chains on your vehicle. Consult your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods of traction control. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Page 281 Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent. Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before fueling.
Page 282 Maintenance and care Pure ethanol is the alcohol which is the intoxicating agent in liquor, beer and wine. It is distilled from the fermentation of plants such as field corn and sugar cane. When ethanol is used in the making of motor fuels, a small amount of a bad tasting chemical is added to discourage beverage use.
Page 283 Maintenance and care • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling. • DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position. Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle.
Page 284 Maintenance and care Fuel quality Many of the world’s automakers issued the World-wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when available.
Page 285 The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap.
Page 286 Maintenance and care If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible personal injury.
Page 287 For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling, an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time the tank is filled.
Page 288 Maintenance and care Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy. Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. •...
Page 289 • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy.
Page 290 If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Page 291 Maintenance and care If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test” condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as described below: •...
Page 292 Maintenance and care Replacing headlamp bulbs The high beam and low beam bulbs are located in the headlamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb: To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood. 2.
Page 293 Maintenance and care 1. Install the new bulb in lamp assembly by pushing straight in and turning to lock in position. You may need to turn the bulb slightly to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly. 2.
Page 294 Maintenance and care Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs The tail/brake/turn/backup bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the liftgate to expose the lamp assembly screws.
Page 295 Maintenance and care Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then remove two screws and the license plate lamp assembly from the liftgate. 2. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 3.
Page 296 Maintenance and care USING THE RIGHT BULBS Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility.
Page 297 Maintenance and care VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it. • (1) Eight feet • (2) Center height of lamp to ground •...
Page 298 Maintenance and care CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the Accessories chapter for a list of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and sealants. Washing the exterior Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral Ph shampoo, such as Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from your dealer.
Page 299 • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal (B7A-19520–AA), available from your dealer. Engine Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal.
Page 300 Maintenance and care • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 4.6L V8 Engine 4.0L SOHC V6 Engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage.
Page 301 Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Detail Wash (ZC-3–A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal (B7A-19520–AA). Windows and wiper blades The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly.
Page 302 For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (E8AZ-19523–AA). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14).
Page 303 Maintenance and care Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car care products Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle.
Page 304: Capacities And Specifications
If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Brake fluid and Motorcraft High Clutch fluid (if...
Page 305 Capacities and specifications Fluid Ford Part Name Power steering Motorcraft fluid MERCON ATF Transmission Motorcraft fluid MERCON ATF Motorcraft MERCON V Transfer case Motorcraft MERCON ATF Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored)
Page 306 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, part number XY—75W140–QL or equivalent meeting Ford Specification WSL-M2C192–A. Limited Slip differentials must add 118ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier XL—3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118–A to the rear axle whenever the axle has been serviced. Application...
Page 307 Capacities and specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ford Part Item Name or equivalent Body hinges, latches, door striker plates and rotors, seat Multi-Purpose tracks, fuel filler Grease or door hinge and Multi-Purpose spring, hood Grease Spray latch, auxiliary latch, seat tracks Motorcraft High...
Page 308 Capacities and specifications Ford Part Item Name or equivalent Motorcraft Automatic MERCON V transmission Motorcraft Power steering MERCON fluid Multi-Purpose Ford 75W-140 High conventional and Performance Traction-Lok Synthetic Rear rear axles Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE Front axle 80W-90 (4X4) Premium Rear...
Page 309 Capacities and specifications Limited slip differentials must add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier XL—3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A to the rear axle whenever the axle has been serviced. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel...
Page 310 Capacities and specifications...
Page 311 Capacities and specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver’s side.
Page 312 Capacities and specifications 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if equipped).
Page 313: Customer Assistance
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...
Page 314 Ford Customer Relationship Center. 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.
Page 315 P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www.ford.ca In order to help you service your Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicle, please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center: • Your telephone number (home and business) •...
Page 316 THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. only) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford...
Page 317 • The name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle. • A brief description of your unresolved concern. • A brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor Company. • The names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the dealership(s).
Page 318 After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board’s decision. The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford (and, in some cases, on the dealer) but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law.
Page 319 UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
Page 320 U.S.A. Telephone: (313) 594-4857 FAX: (313) 390-0804 If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office. If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S.
Page 321 Customer assistance Vehicle Security Styled wheel locks Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Cargo net Cargo organizers Cargo shade Cargo tray Engine block heaters Tire step Travel equipment Ash cup Automatic headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL) Cargo Organizer Cellular phone holder Cellular phone hands free system with voice recognition Daytime running lights (DRL) Dog guard...
Page 322 Customer assistance Remote start system Removable luggage rack adapters (bike and ski) Running boards/bars Seatback storage Scuff plates Smoker’s package Soft luggage cover Track rider bars (for luggage rack) Trailer hitch (Class III) Trailer hitch (Class IV) Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch mount bike carrier Trailer hitch receiver cover Trailer hitch wiring adaptor...
Page 323 • Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that may result from the use of such equipment. ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE...
Page 324 Customer assistance Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufacturer...
Page 325: Reporting Safety Defects
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–800–424–9393 (or 366–0123 in the Washington D.C.
Page 326: Index
Index ABS (see Brakes) ...187 Accessory delay ...109 Air bag supplemental restraint system ...163, 168 and child safety seats ...165 description ...163, 168 disposal ...171 driver air bag ...165, 169 indicator light ...10, 167, 171 operation ...165, 169 passenger air bag ...165, 169 Air cleaner filter ...304 Air conditioning ...36 automatic temperature...
Page 327 ...266, 304 specifications ...307, 309 Cruise control (see Speed control) ...92 Index Customer Assistance ...225 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...303, 320 Ford Extended Service Plan ...313 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ...319 Getting roadside assistance ...225 Getting the service you need ...313...
Page 328 Index Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...244 Emission control system ...289 Engine ...309 check engine/service engine soon light ...8 cleaning ...299 coolant ...262 fail-safe coolant ...267 idle speed control ...272 lubrication specifications ...307, 309 refill capacities ...304 service points ...254–255 starting after a collision ...226 Engine block heater ...185 Engine oil ...256 checking and adding ...256...
Page 329 tachometer ...16 trip odometer ...16 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...214 calculating ...216 definition ...214 driving with a heavy load ...214 location ...214 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...214 calculating ...214, 216 definition ...214 driving with a heavy load ...214 location ...214 Hazard flashers ...226 Head restraints ...135, 140...
Page 330 Index interior lamps ...102 replacing bulbs ...291–295 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...91 Liftgate ...114, 118 Lights, warning and indicator ...8 AdvanceTrac ...12 air bag ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...11, 188 brake ...10 charging system ...12 check coolant ...10–11 cruise indicator ...13 door ajar ...12 engine oil pressure ...11...
Page 331 fluid, refill capacity ...304 fluid, specifications ...307, 309 Power Windows ...108 Preparing to drive your vehicle ...193 Radio ...55, 67, 76 Radio reception ...90 Rear window defroster ...54 Relays ...227, 236 Remote entry system ...116, 118 illuminated entry ...121 locking/unlocking doors ...117, 128 opening the trunk ...118 panic alarm ...118...
Page 332 Index changing ...237–238, 240 checking the pressure ...276 replacing ...239–240, 278 rotating ...277 snow tires and chains ...279 tire grades ...276 treadwear ...275 Towing ...217 recreational towing ...223 trailer towing ...217 wrecker ...250 Traction control ...190 active light ...12 Transfer case fluid checking ...271 Transmission ...194 fluid, checking and adding...
Page 336: Filling Station Information
Automatic transmission fluid capacity (5R55W transmission) Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.

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