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1999 Windstar
Before driving
Starting and driving
Servicing
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1998 Ford Motor Company
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright 1998 Ford Motor Company...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Instrumentation

    Instrumentation Instrument cluster Driver side air (pg. 6) Turn signal and (pg. 124) wiper/washer control (pg. 74) 4 5 6 F FUEL TRAC BRAKE ACTIVE TRAC RPMX1000 THEFT km/h AUTO Headlamp control (pg. 25) Speed control* Instrument panel (pg. 70) dimmer control (pg.
  • Page 5 Instrumentation Reverse sensing system* Gearshift (includes Message center (pg. 67) overdrive button) controls* (pg. 157) Electronic sound (pg. 14) system (pg. 37) INFO SETUP RESET DISC VOL - PUSH ON MUTE TAPE AUTO DOLBY B NR SEEK TUNE SCAN BASS TREB FADE SIDE 1-2...
  • Page 6 Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES 4 5 6 TEMP H F FUEL TRAC BRAKE ACTIVE TRAC RPMX1000 THEFT km/h Low fuel Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge. The light comes on when there is approximately 1/16th of a tank indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter...
  • Page 7 Instrumentation Traction Control off light (if equipped) This light momentarily illuminates TRAC when the ignition is turned to ON position and illuminates when the Traction Control system has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.
  • Page 8 Instrumentation Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If the light remains on or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.
  • Page 9 Instrumentation Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON BRAKE position, the engine is off and the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.
  • Page 10 Instrumentation What you should do if the check engine light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2.
  • Page 11 Instrumentation Bulb Warning Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and one of the exterior bulbs has burned out. Low washer fluid Illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and when the windshield washer fluid is low. Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
  • Page 12 Instrumentation GAUGES 4 5 6 TEMP H F FUEL TRAC BRAKE ACTIVE TRAC RPMX1000 THEFT km/h Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much FUEL fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 13 Instrumentation Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. km/h Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the TEMP H engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating.
  • Page 14 Instrumentation Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To display, depress the control. To reset, depress and hold the control for 2 seconds. trip MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, km/h the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of...
  • Page 15 Instrumentation Setup menu Press this control for the following displays: • Language • Units (English/Metric) • System Check • Single/Dual Display Mode Reset Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the...
  • Page 16 Instrumentation Language 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed. 2. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language choices. 3. Press and hold the RESET control to set the language choice. Units (English/Metric) 1.
  • Page 17 Instrumentation The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories: •...
  • Page 18 Instrumentation DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver’s door is not completely closed. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed. DRIVER’S REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver’s rear door is not completely closed. PASSENGER REAR DOOR AJAR.
  • Page 19 Instrumentation CHECK TAIL LAMPS. Displayed when the tail lamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. CHECK FRT TURN LAMPS. Displayed when the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out.
  • Page 20 Instrumentation • Press the SETUP control to access the System Check function. Press RESET to start the System Check. • Press and hold the RESET control. • Press RESET and SETUP controls for personalized setting. • After a successful reset, the message center will display OIL LIFE RESET TO 100%.
  • Page 21 Instrumentation Compass display (if equipped) The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions.
  • Page 22 Instrumentation Compass zone/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. Turn ignition to the ON position. 2.
  • Page 23 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. FUEL ECON AVG Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel...
  • Page 24 Instrumentation The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for 1 second when you have low fuel level indicated on the fuel gauge. INST ECON (instantaneous fuel economy)(if equipped) Select this function to calculate the instantaneous fuel economy of your running vehicle.

  • Page 25: Controls And Features

    Controls and features PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lighting during headlamp and parklamp operation. • Rotate control to full up position to turn on all interior lights. • Rotate control to next position (adjustment dial) and move up and down to adjust the instrument panel lights.
  • Page 26 Controls and features Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off and the headlamp control is in the HEADLAMP position. The system will not turn off the parking lamps if the headlamp control is in the PARK position.
  • Page 27 Controls and features AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) The autolamp system provides light AUTO sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a fixed period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
  • Page 28 Controls and features Temperature control Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle. Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe”...
  • Page 29 Controls and features Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving. This will prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. •...
  • Page 30 Controls and features Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped) • Manual heating and air conditioning system without rear controls (if equipped) • Manual heating and air conditioning system with rear controls (if equipped) FRONT REAR REAR CTL Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
  • Page 31 Controls and features Temperature control FRONT REAR REAR CTL Controls the temperature of the airflow for the front part of the passenger compartment. FRONT REAR REAR CTL With the rear fan switch on the main control set to any fan speed (except OFF), the rear temperature control: •...
  • Page 32 Controls and features Mode selector control The mode selector control allows you to adjust the direction of the airflow to the front part of the passenger compartment. The air conditioning can operate in all modes. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 4°C (40°F) or above.
  • Page 33 Controls and features • (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. Push the (A/C) control in order to cool the vehicle below the outside temperature. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the...
  • Page 34 Controls and features During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from the air outlets when using the A/C system with outside air. This can be corrected by using MAX A/C to cool the vehicle. Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving.
  • Page 35 Controls and features Rear passenger compartment climate control system (if equipped) This system allows the rear seat occupants to adjust their climate comfort level. The rear seat climate control system is controlled from the main climate control system on the instrument panel: FRONT REAR REAR CTL...
  • Page 36 Controls and features The rear climate system fan speed control allows rear passengers to control the volume of air that is distributed from the rear registers. The temperature/mode selection control allows rear passengers to select the temperature, as well as whether the air is distributed from the overhead registers or the floor register, or a mix between the two.
  • Page 37 Controls and features REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED) The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. • The small LED will illuminate when the defroster is activated. The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster.
  • Page 38 Controls and features Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio PUSH system on or off. Turn the control to raise or lower volume. PUSH 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 39 Controls and features Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next SEEK frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable TUNE station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there).
  • Page 40 Controls and features Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you PUSH to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. TONE With the electronic AM/FM stereo, press the TONE control once, then use the volume knob to adjust the level.
  • Page 41 Controls and features Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and clock TONE mode. To set the hour, press and hold the CLK control and press: • to decrease hours and • to increase hours. SEEK SEEK TUNE TUNE To set the minute, press and hold...
  • Page 42 Controls and features • to decrease minutes and SEEK SEEK • to increase minutes. TUNE TUNE 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 ten seconds, when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock...
  • Page 43 Controls and features Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio VOL - PUSH ON system on or off. Turn the control to raise or lower volume. VOL - PUSH ON 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 44 Controls and features AM/FM select in CD changer mode (if equipped) Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. Tune adjust The tune control works in radio and CD changer modes (if equipped). Tune adjust in radio mode •...
  • Page 45 Controls and features Seek function for CD changer (if equipped) • Press to seek to the previous SEEK track of the current disc. If a selection has been playing for TUNE three seconds or more and you DISCS press , the CD changer will replay that selection from the beginning.
  • Page 46 Controls and features COMP SHUFFLE Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. BASS Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output. TREB Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be...
  • Page 47 Controls and features Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. FADE Tape select • To enter tape mode while in radio or CD changer mode, press the TAPE control. • If no tape is found, NO TAPE TAPE appears in the display.
  • Page 48 Controls and features CD changer select (if equipped) • To enter CD changer mode while in radio or tape mode, press the CD control. Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD changer (if equipped) modes. To rewind in tape mode, press the SIDE 1 - 2 SIDE/REW control.
  • Page 49 Controls and features To fast forward in CD changer mode, press the CD control (preset 2). Press the control again to deactivate fast forward mode. Compression feature (if equipped) Compression adjust brings soft and COMP loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.
  • Page 50 Controls and features Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolby reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby noise reduction. The noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
  • Page 51 Controls and features • to decrease minutes and SEEK SEEK • to increase minutes. TUNE TUNE 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 ten seconds, when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information.
  • Page 52 Controls and features Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio VOL - PUSH ON system on or off. Audio power can also be turned on by pressing the AM/FM select control or the tape/CD select control. Audio power is turned off by using the volume/power control.
  • Page 53 Controls and features Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD changer mode. Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next SEEK SEEK frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable TUNE TUNE station is located there).
  • Page 54 Controls and features 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 SEEK TUNE TUNE Seek function in tape mode •...
  • Page 55 Controls and features Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.
  • Page 56 Controls and features Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the AUTO control. 3. When the first six strong stations AUTO are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing.
  • Page 57 Controls and features Press the TREB control then press: • to decrease the treble output • to increase the treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be FADE adjusted between the right and left speakers. Press the BAL control then press: •...
  • Page 58 Controls and features Tape/CD select • To begin tape play (with a tape loaded into the audio system) TAPE while in the radio or CD mode, press the TAPE control. Press the button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function.
  • Page 59 Controls and features Eject function Press the EJ control to stop and eject a tape. Press the EJ control to stop and eject a CD. Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deactivate) the noise reduction.
  • Page 60 Controls and features Setting the clock To set the hour, press and hold the CLK control and press SEEK: AUTO • to decrease hours and • to increase hours. SEEK SEEK TUNE TUNE To set the minute, press and hold the CLK control and press TUNE: AUTO •...
  • Page 61 Controls and features If your vehicle has a separate clock module, (other than the digital radio display), the CLK button will not function in the above manner. AUTO The CLK button will allow you to switch between media display mode (radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time).
  • Page 62 Controls and features SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE To turn on the rear seat controls, press the memory preset controls 3 and 5 at the same time. The will appear in the radio display. Pressing 3 and 5 at the same time again will turn the rear seat controls off.
  • Page 63 Controls and features The rear speakers will cut out once the speaker on/off control is pressed. A soft audible sound may be heard from the rear speakers. The front speaker will remain playing for the front passengers. Press the control again to deactivate headphones (Personal Audio System). Media select Push the MEDIA control to toggle between AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD,...
  • Page 64 Controls and features CD changer (if equipped) The CD changer is located in the center console of your vehicle. Slide the door to access the CD changer magazine. Press to eject the magazine. Make sure only one disc is inserted in each slot.
  • Page 65 Controls and features The magazine does not need to be full for the changer to operate. Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The magazine may be stored in the glove compartment when not being used. The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off.
  • Page 66 Controls and features CD and CD changer care • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.
  • Page 67 Controls and features (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 68 Controls and features This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground.
  • Page 69 Controls and features A reverse sensing control allows the driver to enable and disable the RSS when the ignition is ON. The reverse sensing control indicator momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. The OFF indicator remains illuminated when the system is disabled.
  • Page 70 Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel.
  • Page 71 Controls and features To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. To set a speed • Press SET+ / SET−. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater...
  • Page 72 Controls and features To set a higher set speed • Press and hold SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or • Press and release SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or •...
  • Page 73 Controls and features To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed •...
  • Page 74 Controls and features TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or high speed position. The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers.
  • Page 75 Controls and features Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select: INT 2 — One second interval rear wiper. INT 1 — Ten second interval rear wiper. OFF —...
  • Page 76 Controls and features TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the tilt steering control toward you to move the steering wheel up or down. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then release the control to lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 77 Controls and features POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. AUTO • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open. AUTO One touch down •...
  • Page 78 Controls and features Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened. Power vent windows (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with rear power vent windows which are operated the same as the front...
  • Page 79 Controls and features Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place.
  • Page 80 Controls and features Memory lock If you lock your doors with the power lock switch or the remote transmitter while the sliding door is open, the door will automatically lock after it is closed. Smart locks With the key in the ignition, in any switch position, and either the driver’s or passenger’s door open, the doors cannot be locked using the front door lock switches.
  • Page 81 Controls and features Press the control to turn the mirror OFF or AUTO. The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the AUTO vehicle is placed in R (Reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up.
  • Page 82 Controls and features Programming 1. Prepare for programming the HomeLink Universal Transceiver by erasing the three factory default codes by holding down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. 2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter 5–14 cm (2–5 inches) away from the HomeLink Universal Transceiver surface (located on your visor) while keeping the red light in...
  • Page 83 Controls and features To program your hand-held transmitters: • continue to hold the button on the HomeLink Universal Transceiver. • press and re-press the hand-held transmitter button every two seconds until the red light changes from a slow to a fast flash. Operating the HomeLink Universal Transceiver Once programmed, the HomeLink Universal Transceiver can be used in...
  • Page 84 Controls and features 3. Press and release the programmed HomeLink button. Press and release the HomeLink button a second time to complete the training process. (Some garage door openers may require this procedure to be done a third time to complete the training). The 2nd or 3rd press from step 3 will activate the door.
  • Page 85 Controls and features INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps (if equipped) The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. The dome lamp will stay on if the control is moved to the passenger side position. When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will only come on when a door is opened.
  • Page 86 Controls and features With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package.
  • Page 87 Controls and features • Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the GARAGE control as needed. • Press the GARAGE control to activate the transmitter. Map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps and controls are located on the dome lamp. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps.
  • Page 88 Controls and features The PSD feature has control(s) accessible by passengers in the second row seating positions. The control(s) are located on the trim panel in front of the sliding door. Press and release the control to open the PSD on that side of the vehicle.
  • Page 89 Controls and features Closing the PSD With the ON/OFF control in the ON position, either sliding door can be closed by: • operating the remote transmitter. Refer to Remote Entry System in this chapter. • pushing and releasing the overhead console right hand or left hand control •...
  • Page 90 Controls and features 6. Repeat steps 3–5 for opposite door. If the door does not rest in the fully open position, repeat Steps 1–4 again. If the door still does not operate correctly: 7. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. 8.
  • Page 91 When installed properly, the locator will not screw down tightly, but will rotate freely. Use only Ford original Equipment floor mats. Do not stack multiple floor mats over the Ford original equipment floor mats as they are not positively retained.
  • Page 92 Controls and features Unlocking the doors • 3–button remote • 4–button remote • 5–button remote Press this control to unlock the driver door and disarm the anti-theft system (if equipped). The interior lamps will illuminate. Press the control again within three seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate.
  • Page 93 Controls and features Opening power sliding doors • 4–button remote • 5–button remote Press this control twice within three seconds to open the power sliding door (if equipped). The interior lamps will illuminate. Press this control another two times within three seconds to close the power sliding door and turn off the interior lights.
  • Page 94 Controls and features Locking the doors • 3–button remote • 4–button remote • 5–button remote Press this control to lock all doors and liftgate, turn off the interior lights (if they were on) and arm the perimeter anti-theft system (if equipped). To confirm doors/hood are closed and locked, press the control a second time within three seconds.
  • Page 95 Controls and features Sounding a panic alarm • 3–button remote • 4–button remote • 5–button remote Press this control to activate the personal panic 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 RUN or ACC.
  • Page 96 Controls and features This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 97 Controls and features Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be caused by: •...
  • Page 98 Controls and features Replacing lost transmitters • 3–button remote • 4–button remote • 5–button remote If a transmitter has been lost or if you would like to purchase additional transmitters for your vehicle (up to four may be programmed), take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer or perform the reprogramming procedure yourself.
  • Page 99 Controls and features Reprogramming transmitters To reprogram the transmitters yourself, place the key in the ignition and turn from OFF to ON eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) ending in the ON position. After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four).
  • Page 100 Controls and features Arming the system When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the turn signal lamps and side repeaters and honk the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the ignition.
  • Page 101 Controls and features The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Large metallic objects or devices such as the Mobil Speedpass on the same key ring as your SecuriLock key may cause vehicle starting problems.
  • Page 102 Controls and features Procedure to program spare SecuriLock keys to your vehicle New SecuriLock keys must have the correct mechanical key cut for your vehicle. Conventional (non-SecuriLock ) keys cannot be programmed to your vehicle. You will need to have two previously programmed SecuriLock keys and the new unprogrammed SecuriLock key readily accessible for timely...
  • Page 103 Controls and features AUXILIARY POWER POINT The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories. An additional power point is located in the rear cargo area. LIFTGATE To unlock the liftgate, insert door key into the lock and turn clockwise.
  • Page 104 Controls and features CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided. Do not put more than 22 kg (50 lbs.) in the net. This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision.

  • Page 105: Seating And Safety Restraints

    Seating and safety restraints SEATING Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle’s 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 106 Seating and safety restraints Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Tip slide seat (if equipped) This feature allows convenient access into the second row seats through the driver’s door and is only available on 3-door models.
  • Page 107 Seating and safety restraints To operate the tip slide seat: 1. Lift the tip slide release control located on the driver’s seatback. The seatback will tilt forward. 2. Push on the seatback to move the seat assembly forward to gain access to the second row.
  • Page 108 Seating and safety restraints When returning the seatback to its original position, you may experience a slight hesitation. If so, stop pushing the seatback momentarily, then resume. The seatback will return to its original position after the seat is safely latched. Your tip slide seat has been equipped with a lock-out feature which prevents the seatback from returning to its original position until the seat latches in the tracks.
  • Page 109 Seating and safety restraints Rear seats Head restraints Your vehicle’s 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 110 Seating and safety restraints Integrated child seat head restraints The Integrated Child Seat (ICS) head restraints can only be adjusted to two positions, full up or full down. The ICS must be properly stowed and latched in order to adjust the head restraint.
  • Page 111 Seating and safety restraints • 2nd / 3rd row bench seat Pull control up to adjust seatback position. Pull control up to flip seatback to forward flat position.
  • Page 112 Seating and safety restraints Accessing the 3rd row seat If your vehicle has an adjustable 2nd row bench seat, it can be adjusted to allow easier access to the 3rd row seat by sliding the seat forward, folding the seatback to the forward flat position, or using the recline control to adjust seatback forward.
  • Page 113 Seating and safety restraints Bench seat To remove the seats: 1. (For 2nd row bench seat only.) Disengage the lap/shoulder belt from the side of the seat belt detach anchors (if equipped) by inserting the seatbelt tongue or a key into the slot in the detachable anchor and lifting upward.
  • Page 114 Seating and safety restraints 2. (For 2nd row bench seat only.) Using the clip attached to the end of the shoulder belt(s), clip the end of the belt to the stationary portion of the shoulder belt coming out of the trim panel. The end of the shoulder belt must be clipped in order to keep it from striking anything during vehicle operation.
  • Page 115 Seating and safety restraints 4. Lift up the back of the seat by the release controls to clear the floor latches and then pull the seat rearward until the front hooks have come out of the floor tubs. 5. Remove the seat. To install the seat: 1.
  • Page 116 Seating and safety restraints • Indexed to far left • Indexed to far right The 3rd row bench seat can be placed in the 2nd row position. 3. Align seat front hooks to front tub pins, lower back of seat into the rear tubs until both release controls latch into place.
  • Page 117 Seating and safety restraints Bucket seats To remove the seat(s): Position the seatback in the full down position to make removing the seat easier. 1. From behind the seat, pull straight back on the release controls located on each side of the seat, releasing the rear floor latches.
  • Page 118 Seating and safety restraints SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To prevent 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.
  • Page 119 Seating and safety restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
  • Page 120 Seating and safety restraints 1. To lengthen the lap belt, pull some webbing out of the shoulder belt retractor. 2. While holding the webbing below the tongue, grasp the tip (metal portion) of the tongue so that it is parallel to the webbing and slide the tongue upward.
  • Page 121 Seating and safety restraints While you are fastened in the seat belt, the combination lap/shoulder belt with a cinch tongue adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement.
  • Page 122 Seating and safety restraints Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver, front passenger and second row passengers. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height control down.
  • Page 123 (slide bar)(if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.
  • Page 124 Seating and safety restraints Replacing the second row bench seat belt assemblies after a collision All second row bench seat belt assemblies adjacent to a sliding door have special energy management retractors designed to further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. These retractors should be replaced if they were used in any accident in which the front airbags deploy.
  • Page 125 Seating and safety restraints Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag...
  • Page 126 Seating and safety restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide.
  • Page 127 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 128 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag Supplemental Restraint System, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an air bag. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
  • Page 129 Seating and safety restraints All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided. How does the side air bag system work? The side air bag system consists of the following: •...
  • Page 130 Seating and safety restraints The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration.
  • Page 131 Seating and safety restraints Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children.
  • Page 132 To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child.
  • Page 133 • Place seat back in upright position. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether straps, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps.
  • Page 134 Seating and safety restraints 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back.
  • Page 135 Seating and safety restraints 4. While holding the shoulder and lap portions together, route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted. 5. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for that seating positions until you hear a snap and feel it latch.
  • Page 136 Seating and safety restraints 7. Allow the safety belt to retract and remove any slack in the belt to securely tighten the child safety seat in the vehicle. 8. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seat forward and back to make sure that the seat is held securely in place.
  • Page 137 Seating and safety restraints Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap. Tether anchorage hardware Children should be placed in the rear in an appropriate child safety seat that is properly secured to the vehicle. Rear-facing infant seats must always be secured in the rear seat.
  • Page 138 Seating and safety restraints Front passenger seating position 1. Position the child safety seat on the passenger seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. 3. Grasp the tether strap and position it to the seat frame.
  • Page 139 Seating and safety restraints 4. Rotate the tether strap. 5. Clip the tether strap to the seat frame. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly (as shown) the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.
  • Page 140 Seating and safety restraints 8. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Rear seating positions Follow steps 1–8 as described above for the following available seats: • 2nd row bucket • 2nd row bench...
  • Page 141 Seating and safety restraints • 3rd row bench For additional important safety information on the proper use of seatbelts, child seats and infant seats, please read the entire Seating and safety restraints chapter in this owner’s guide. BUILT-IN CHILD SEATS Built-in child safety seat (if equipped) The rear seat may include a built-in child seat.
  • Page 142 Seating and safety restraints Automatic locking mode — in this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked to limit the child’s movement in the seat. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belts. The automatic locking mode should be used if the child is sleeping or attempting to get out of the seat.
  • Page 143 Seating and safety restraints 1. Ensure head restraint is in the down position, then pull child seat down completely. The child seat can only be folded down when the head restraint is in the down position. The head restraint cannot be raised when the child seat is folded down.
  • Page 144 Seating and safety restraints 5. Insert the left and right safety belt tongues into the left and right slots of the crotch buckle. Verify that the indicator window on each tongue is green to ensure proper safety belt connections. 6. Fasten the right and left chest clip halves together and adjust the clip to comfortably hold the shoulder belts in place over the...
  • Page 145 Seating and safety restraints 7. Pull on the safety belt tongues to ensure that they are both securely latched. If they are not properly latched, repeat steps five through seven. Activating the automatic locking mode on the built-in child safety seat 1.
  • Page 146 Interlocks and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. If the child seat was in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it. Built-in child restraints not in use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either...

  • Page 147: Starting

    Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting.
  • Page 148 Starting 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the parking brake is set. 4. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 4 5 6 TEMP H F FUEL...
  • Page 149 Starting • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 5 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to 4 (ON).
  • Page 150 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 151: Driving

    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 152 Driving ABS warning lamp warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up or remains on the ABS needs to be serviced.
  • Page 153 Driving The BRAKE warning lamp in the BRAKE instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is released. The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency.
  • Page 154 Driving The Traction Control system will assist you in making better use of available traction on slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice covered roads. During Traction Control operation, TRACTION CONTROL OK is displayed on the message center (if equipped).
  • Page 155 Driving If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of the following: • underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • high crown in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn components in steering linkage AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents...
  • Page 156 Driving Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift and O/D off switch Your automatic transaxle electronically controls the shift feel by using an adaptive learning strategy. This feature is designed to optimize shift smoothness. It is normal for your transaxle to shift abruptly during the first few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation until the adaptive strategy has been learned.
  • Page 157 Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running. R (Reverse) With the gearshift in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse).
  • Page 158 Driving If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off repeatedly when the vehicle is started or does not come on when the O/D OFF control is pressed, it means that there is a transaxle electronic system malfunction. You should contact your dealer as soon as possible or damage to the transaxle could occur.
  • Page 159 Driving Do not go faster than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in this gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) to overdrive at any time. When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in Park (P).
  • Page 160 Driving • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver’s door pillar. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system.
  • Page 161 Driving Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. The Certification Label, found on the inside pillar of the driver’s door, lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations.
  • Page 162 Driving TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with your vehicle requires the optional trailer tow electrical package and may require the use of an additional medium duty trailer tow option package. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing.
  • Page 163 Driving TRAILER TOWING TABLE Trailer weight range Engine Maximum GCWR (0 - maximum) 3.0L 2 971 kg (6 550 lbs.) 0-907 kg (0-2 000 lbs.) 3.8L 3 175 kg (7 000 lbs.) 0-907 kg (0-2 000 lbs.) Wagon 3.0L 2 971 kg (6 550 lbs.) 0-907 kg (0-2 000 lbs.) 3.8L 3 175 kg (7 000 lbs.)
  • Page 164 Driving Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the vehicle. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you.
  • Page 165 Driving Driving while you tow Do not drive faster than 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing a trailer. Speed control may shut off if you are towing on long, steep grades. When towing a trailer: • Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling.
  • Page 166 Driving LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) Maximum load is 75 kg (165 lbs) on the roof rack structure, or 45 kg (100 lbs) on the roof panel slats, evenly distributed. If it is not possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Use adjustable tie down loops to secure the load.

  • Page 167: Roadside Emergencies

    Roadside emergencies HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. • The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column.
  • Page 168 Roadside emergencies The fuel pump shut-off switch is located behind the service panel on the right side of the cargo area. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse.
  • Page 169 Roadside emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Cartridge Fuse Mini Standard Maxi Fuse Link Maxi Rating Fuses Fuses Fuses Cartridge Fuses Grey Grey — — — Violet Violet — — — Pink Pink — — — — — —...
  • Page 170 Roadside emergencies The fuse holder is designed to allow you to pull the fuse (#6) from the fuse panel circuit without having to completely remove it from the fuse panel. The fuse and fuse holder will remain in the fuse panel. If the fuse (#6) must be replaced, the fuse and fuse holder can be removed by pulling it completely out from the fuse panel cover.
  • Page 171 Roadside emergencies The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Description Location Rating Right Stepwell Lamp, Left Stepwell Lamp, Right Puddle Lamp, Left Puddle Lamp, Left 2nd Row Reading Lamp, Right 2nd Row Reading Lamp, Left 3rd Row Reading Lamp, Right 3rd Row Reading Lamp, Cargo Lamp, Dome Lamp, Map Lamp, LH Visor/Vanity Lamp, RH Visor/Vanity Lamp...
  • Page 172 Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Description Location Rating Electric Brake Controller, Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid, Rear Electronic Module Center High-Mount Stop Lamp, Trailer Tow Module Right Rear Turn Lamp, Left Stop Lamp, Left Rear Park Lamp Autolamp Sensor, Transmission Overdrive Cancel Switch, Front Electronic Module, Compass Module, Electrochromatic Mirror, Power Sliding Door Overhead Console Switch...
  • Page 173 Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Description Location Rating Relay 3 — Front Blower Motor Relay Relay 4 — Switched System Power Relay #3 Relay 5 — Rear Defrost Relay Relay 6 — Auxiliary Blower Motor Relay 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.
  • Page 174 Roadside emergencies The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Description Location Rating 30A* Powertrain Control Module Relay 10A* Powertrain Control Module, Front Electronic Module 10A* A/C Compressor Clutch 25A* Horns, Horn Relay (coil) 15A* Fuel Pump Motor, Powertrain Control Module 30A* Front Wiper Motor, Front Wiper Relay, Front Washer Pump, FEM...
  • Page 175 Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Description Location Rating 15A* Ignition Coil, Intake Air Control Valve, Fuel Injectors #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, Mass Air Flow Sensor, Fuel Pump Relay Coil, Intake Manifold Runner Control, HI-Speed Cooling Fan Relay Coil, LO-Speed Cooling Fan Relay Coil, Powertrain Control Module 10A* Front Electronic Module...
  • Page 176 Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Description Location Rating 30A** Heated Backlight Relay 40A** Auxiliary Blower Relay (coil), Auxiliary Blower Motor 50A** LH Power Sliding Door Module 30A** Fuse Junction Box Bus #1 40A** Front Blower Relay (coil), Front Blower Motor 20A** Ignition Switch, Rear Defrost Relay (coil) 40A**...
  • Page 177 Roadside emergencies CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Temporary spare tire information Your vehicle may have a temporary or conventional spare tire.
  • Page 178 Roadside emergencies Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following locations: Item Location Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper Jack, wheel nut wrench, Behind the access panel located on the right rear quarter panel interior trim...
  • Page 179 Roadside emergencies 3. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground and the cable is slightly slack. 4. Remove the retainer from the spare tire. Stowing the spare 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the interior side facing up. 2.
  • Page 180 Roadside emergencies Tire change procedure When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
  • Page 181 5. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. If Ford Accessory Running Boards have been installed, use the jack adapters supplied with the running boards as described on the inside of the jack storage area.
  • Page 182 Roadside emergencies 9. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 10.
  • Page 183 Roadside emergencies 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 4.
  • Page 184 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 an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor.
  • Page 185 Roadside emergencies 5. Be sure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts and other moving parts of both engines. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3.
  • Page 186 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 187 It is recommended that your vehicle be towed by wheel lift or flatbed equipment. However, a slingbelt with T-hooks can also be used. A towing manual is available from Ford Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck driver refer to this manual for...

  • Page 188: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide necessary parts and service.
  • Page 189 Maintenance and care Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel.
  • Page 190 Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 1. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Air filter assembly 4. Power distribution box 5. Battery 6. Engine oil filler cap 7. Engine oil dipstick 8.
  • Page 191 Maintenance and care 3.8L OHV V6 engine 1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Air filter assembly 3. Power distribution box 4. Battery 5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Engine oil filler cap 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9.
  • Page 192 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 193 Maintenance and care • If the oil level is below the ADD or MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the ADD-FULL or within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the F in FULL or above the MAX mark, may cause engine damage.
  • Page 194 Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, startup engine noises or knock may be experienced.

  • Page 195: Capacities And Specifications

    MAX. Do not fill above this line. 4. Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
  • Page 196 Maintenance and care WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for fuel. The reservoir is highlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluid to fill the reservoir. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all the way.
  • Page 197 Maintenance and care ENGINE COOLANT Check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. COLD FILL RANGE If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become empty.
  • Page 198 Before adding engine coolant, check the color of the coolant in your vehicle. For vehicles with green coolant, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549–AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8–B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A.
  • Page 199 For vehicles with green coolant, not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A, and use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling system components. For vehicles with orange coolant, no recycling process has been approved at this time and use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling system components.
  • Page 200 Maintenance and care CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID • 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine • 3.8L OHV V6 engine Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON ATF.
  • Page 201 Maintenance and care 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times.
  • Page 202 Maintenance and care 1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges.
  • Page 203 Maintenance and care Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and/or dipstick handle and also in the Lubricant specifications section in the Capacities and specifications chapter.
  • Page 204 Maintenance and care To replace the filter, perform the following procedure: 1. Release and open the hood. HOOD 2. Locate the cabin air filter.
  • Page 205 Maintenance and care 3. Remove the cabin air filter access cover. 4. Lift and remove the cabin air filter. 5. Slide the new filter into the filter opening, ensuring proper orientation of the filter. The black rubber seal around the filter perimeter should be closer to the bottom of the opening when installed.
  • Page 206 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 207 Maintenance and care Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation.
  • Page 208 Maintenance and care 4. The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive the vehicle. • The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned.
  • Page 209 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.
  • Page 210 Maintenance and care Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
  • Page 211 Maintenance and care SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles).
  • Page 212 Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford. Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or larger size tires.
  • Page 213 Maintenance and care SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components. Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle.
  • Page 214 Maintenance and care WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a collision.
  • Page 215 If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a genuine Ford or Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if a genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used.
  • Page 216 Maintenance and care The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a collision.
  • Page 217 It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel. Cleaner air Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve air quality, including reformulated gasolines that contain oxygenates up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
  • Page 218 Maintenance and care Running out of fuel Avoid running out fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to crank the engine several times before the system starts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 219 Maintenance and care The amount of Empty Reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
  • Page 220 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 221 Maintenance and care Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant Specifications. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your vehicle Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
  • Page 222 Guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. 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 223 Maintenance and care Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, items, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working.
  • Page 224 Maintenance and care EXTERIOR BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights frequently: • Headlamps • Turn signals • Cornering lamps • High-mount brakelamp • Tail lamps • Brakelamps • Backup lamps •...
  • Page 225 Maintenance and care Note size and location of retainer pins for installation. 2. At the back of the headlamp, pull two retainer pins up to release the headlamp assembly. 3. Pull headlamp assembly forward disengaging the lamp from the rear retainer to expose the back of the bulb.
  • Page 226 Maintenance and care 2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts the rear of the socket by rotating clockwise until you feel a “stop.” 3. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into position.
  • Page 227 Maintenance and care Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs 1. Open the liftgate to expose the tail lamp assemblies. 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly. 3. Carefully remove the lamp assembly by pulling it rearward about 45 degrees. 4.
  • Page 228 Maintenance and care Using the right bulbs Function Trade Number Front park/turn lamps 3157 NAK Cornering lamps 3156K Headlamps 9007 Rear license plate lamps High-mount brake lamp Rear turn lamps 3156K Backup lamps 3156K Brake/tail lamps 3157K Dome lamp Cargo liftgate lamp T-562 Map lamps/dome 578 (opt)
  • Page 229 Maintenance and care Horizontal aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface 2. With the hood open, locate the horizontal indicator and the adjusting screw on the inner top of the headlamp. 3. The “I” and “O” on the yellow ring refer to the directional change (inboard or outboard of vehicle) of the horizontal aim.
  • Page 230 5. When the horizontal and vertical indicators are set to the “0” mark, the headlamp has been properly aimed. 6. Close the hood. CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the “Customer Assistance Guide” for a list of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes.
  • Page 231 Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with touch-up paint, repair foil or aerosol paint spray from the Ford accessory line. Observe the application instructions on the products. Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar...
  • Page 232 Maintenance and care Cleaning the wheels Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. Do not use acid-based or alcohol-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong detergents. Never use abrasives that will damage the finish of special wheel surfaces.
  • Page 233 Maintenance and care Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Use glass cleaner or tar remover if necessary. To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the wiper blade rubber element with undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent.
  • Page 234 For tougher soiling concerns, Ford recommends using the leather cleaning kit F8AJ-19G253–AA, which is available from your Ford Dealer. This mild cleaner and special pad, cleans the leather and maintains its natural beauty. Follow the instructions on the cleaner label.
  • Page 235 Maintenance and care Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belts, because these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Check the safety belt system periodically to make sure there are no nicks, wear or cuts.

  • Page 236: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3.0L Vulcan V6 engine 3.8L OHV V6 engine Air filter FA-1616 FA-1616 Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B Battery (standard) BXT-59 BXT-65-650 Battery (optional) BXT-65–650 BXT-65-750 Oil filter FL-400S FL-400S PCV valve EV-155 EV-152 Spark plugs* AWSF-32PP** AWSF-42EE*** * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark...
  • Page 237 However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used. If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid. If your coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance...
  • Page 238 Capacities and specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part Ford part Ford name number specification Brake fluid High C6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A Performance and DOT 3 DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door Silicone F7AZ- ESR-M13P4-A weatherstrips Lubricant 19G208-BA and F5AZ-19553-AA Engine coolant...
  • Page 239 C9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A washer fluid Windshield Washer Concentrate Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used. ENGINE DATA Engine 3.0L V6 Vulcan 3.8L OHV V6 engine...
  • Page 240 Capacities and specifications Vehicle dimensions Wagon mm (in) Van mm (in) (3) Overall height 1 727.2 (68.0) 1 678.9 (66.1) (4) Wheelbase 3 065.8 (120.7) 3 065.8 (120.7) (5) Track - Front 1 643.4 (64.7) 1 643.4 (64.7) (5) Track - Rear 1 600.2 (63.0) 1 600.2 (63.0)

  • Page 241: Vehicle Identification Number

    Capacities and specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety compliance label The National Highway Traffic Safety MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A. Administration Regulations require DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG that a Safety Compliance FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL...

  • Page 242: 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 (202–366–0123 in the Washington D.C.

  • Page 243: Index

    Index Accessory delay ......78 Compass, electronic Air bag supplemental restraint set zone adjustment ..22,23,24 system ........124 Console ........90 and child safety seats ....126 overhead ........86 description .......125,128 Controls disposal ........131 power seat .......108 indicator light ....128,130 Coolant ........199 passenger air bag ....126,129 checking and adding ....197 Air filter, cabin ......203 refill capacities ......199...
  • Page 244 Index Gas mileage (see Fuel Lights, warning and indicator economy) ....218,219,220,221 air bag ..........8 Gauges .........12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....8 engine coolant temperature anti-theft ........7 gauge .........13 brake ..........9 GVWR charging system ......6 (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) door ajar ........10 calculating .......161 high beam .........11 Hazard flashers ......167...
  • Page 245 Index Radio ...37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45, Steering wheel 46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54, tilting .........76 55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63 Tachometer .........12 Relays ........168 Tires ......209,210,211 Remote entry system ....91 changing .....177,178,179,180 illuminated entry ....26,96,99 checking the pressure ....211 locking/unlocking doors .92,93,94 replacing ........212 replacement/additional rotating ........211 transmitters .......98 snow tires and chains ....213 replacing the batteries .....97 tire grades .......210 Reverse sensing system .....67...

  • Page 248: Filling Station Information

    (AX4S) MERCON V ATF. If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.

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