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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.
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...
Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.
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Using your vehicle with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Introduction...
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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Safety Alert Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear...
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Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Vehicle Symbol Glossary Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature...
Instrumentation Fog lamp control* (pg. 82) Power mirror control* (pg. 19) Instrument panel dimmer control (pg. 19) * if equipped Headlamp and turn signal control (pg. 81) Instrument cluster (pg. 10) RPM X 1000 Speed controls* (pg. 73) Windshield wiper/washer control (pg.
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Rear window defroster control (pg. 20) VOL - PUSH ON BASS TREB SEEK TUNE AUTO 4wd control* (pg. 20) Hazard flasher control Audio system (pg. 26) FADE AUTO DISC COMP SHUFFLE Auxiliary power point (pg. 174) Instrumentation Climate controls (pg. 21) (pg.
Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES BRAKE CHECK THEFT FUEL Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards.
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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.
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Instrumentation Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position to ensure the circuit is BRAKE...
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Instrumentation High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Speed control This light comes on when the vehicle speed control is engaged and actively controlling the vehicle speed. It turns off when the speed control OFF or CANCEL controls are pressed or the brake is applied.
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Instrumentation Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates when 4x4 switch control is turn to the ON position. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced. Door ajar Illuminates when any door, liftgate or liftgate window is open. O/D off (if equipped) Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to...
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Instrumentation Check fuel cap Momentarily illuminates when the CHECK ignition is turned to the ON position FUEL to ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light.
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Instrumentation GAUGES Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating.
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Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the RUN position).
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Instrumentation Odometer Registers the total kilometers R D 2 1 (miles) of the vehicle. Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of R D 2 1 individual journeys. Press and hold the button for 1 or more seconds to reset. Press and release the button in less than 1 second to toggle between odometer and trip odometer.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel. Push and hold top of control to brighten. Push and hold bottom of control to dim. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors.
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Controls and features 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates the four wheel drive (4X4) system.
HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Heater only 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.
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Controls and features (Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the floor ducts and the windshield defroster ducts. -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. Operating tips In humid weather, select on your windshield.
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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. The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except , and function if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher.
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Controls and features (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating capabilities are provided in this mode. 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 instrument panel registers.
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Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open.
Controls and features USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo / Single CD Radio VOL - PUSH ON BASS TREB FADE DISC SEEK TUNE COMP DISCS SHUFFLE 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.
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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.
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Controls and features Seek function The seek function control works in radio, CD or CD changer mode (if equipped). 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.
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Controls and features Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.
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Controls and features 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 adjusted between the right and left speakers.
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CD select To begin CD play (if CD[s] are loaded), press the CD control. The first track of the disc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped last. Press the control again to begin CD changer play (if equipped).
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Controls and features Compression feature 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 changer mode (if equipped) and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order.
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Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD VOL PUSH ON SEEK TUNE SCAN 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.
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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.
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Seek function The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode. Seek function in radio mode Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band. Seek function in tape mode Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape.
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Controls and features Scan function in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped) Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.
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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 are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing. If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available.
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Controls and features to decrease the treble output to increase the treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. Press the BAL control then press: to shift sound to the left and to shift sound to the right.
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Tape/CD select To begin tape play (with a tape loaded into the audio system) while in the radio or CD mode, press the TAPE control. Press the button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function. To begin CD play (if CD(s) are loaded), press the CD control.
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Controls and features Tape direction select Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternate side of a tape. 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 operates in tape mode.
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Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CD mode (if equipped) and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order. If equipped with the CD changer, the shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks on the current disc are played. Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature.
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Controls and features 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.
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Controls and features Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio VOL - PUSH ON system on or off. Turn 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”...
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Controls and features Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode. Tune adjust in radio mode Press to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.
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Seek function in tape mode Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape. Press to listen to the next selection on the tape. Seek function for CD changer (if equipped) Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press...
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Controls and features Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE...
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to decrease bass output and to increase 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: to decrease treble output and to increase treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left...
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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 sound to the front to shift sound to the rear. Tape/CD/CD changer (if equipped) select To begin tape play (with a tape loaded into the audio system) while in the radio or CD mode,...
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Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes. In tape mode, radio play will continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached. In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three seconds results in slow rewind.
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Controls and features 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. The Dolby noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Setting the clock Press the clock/RDS control until SELECT HOUR is displayed and press: to decrease hours and to increase hours. To set the minute, press the clock/RDS control until SELECT MIN is displayed and press: to decrease minutes and to increase minutes.
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Controls and features Radio Data System (RDS) feature This feature allows your audio system to receive text information from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. Press and hold the control for three seconds to turn the feature on or off. Press the control to scroll through the following selections: RDS traffic announcement Press the RDS control until...
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RDS select program type Press the RDS control until FIND program type is displayed. Use the SEL control to select the program type. With the feature on, use the SEEK or AUTOSET or SCAN control to find the desired program type from the following selections: Classic Country...
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Controls and features Use the SEL control to select TYPE, NAME, TEXT or NONE. When your radio is turned to a RDS station, RDS station TYPE, station NAME, or TEXT message will be displayed along with the frequency. Press SEL in order to scroll through the text messages.
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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.
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Controls and features Tune adjust in radio mode Press to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly. Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there).
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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. Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc.
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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.
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Controls and features CD select CD mode may be entered by pressing the CD control and the LOAD control. Load the CD into the audio system. The first track of the disc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped last. If an alternative CD is desired, press the corresponding preset control (1–6) of a loaded CD, or press the TUNE control to access the other loaded CDs.
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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.
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Controls and features Auto eject Press and momentarily hold the EJ control to engage auto eject. All CDs which are present in the player will be ejected one at a time. If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the player will automatically reload the CD.
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Controls and features Shuffle feature Press the SHUF control until the desired shuffle mode is displayed. The audio system will then engage the desired shuffle mode. When engaged, the shuffle feature has two different modes: SHUFFLE DISC and SHUFFLE TRK. SHUFFLE DISC randomly plays tracks from all the discs presently in the audio system.
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Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. Press the BASS control. Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of bass. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.
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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.
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Controls and features Traffic announcements This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements. When in this MENU mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD play. When in FM mode and RDS is activated, press the MENU until TRAFFIC OFF displays. Press the SEL control to engage the feature.
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Controls and features Radio data system (RDS) feature This feature allows your audio system to receive text information from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. To activate RDS: When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays. Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON). RDS features: Once the RDS feature is on, press the MENU control to scroll through the following selections:...
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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 Country Info Jazz...
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Controls and features Press the DSP control to access the DSP menu. Press the SEL control to enter 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).
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Setting the clock Press the MENU control until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. (The menu mode must be engaged to enable clock mode). Use the SEL control to manually set the time. Press to increase hours/minutes. Press to decrease hours/minutes.
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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.
Audio system warranties and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician. POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. 2.
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Controls and features MANUAL TILT STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED) Push the tilt steering wheel lever downward to move the steering wheel up or down. Pull the control up into the original position to lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
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SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on.
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Controls and features If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RSM will re-engage it. Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
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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. To return to a previously set speed Press RSM.
Controls and features WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER For intermittent operation, move control down one position. Adjust the rotary control to the desired speed setting. For normal or low speed wiper operation, move control down two positions from OFF. For high speed wiper operation, move control down three positions from OFF.
Controls and features To activate the windshield washer, pull control toward you. Release control to stop washer fluid spray. MIST FUNCTION Move control up and release for one wipe. Rear window wiper/washer controls For intermittent operation of rear wiper, rotate end of control upward to the INT position.
Controls and features To activate the rear washer, rotate the control to the release. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package. Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the OPEN control to open the storage compartment.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) To operate the moon roof: The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express opening feature. Press and release the rear portion of the control. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch opening, press the control a second time.
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Controls and features With the control in the middle position, the dome lamp will illuminate whenever any door is opened. If any door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for 15 seconds after the door is shut. The map lamp controls (without moon roof) are located on the dome lamp.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature which, if you leave the headlamps on, automatically turns off the headlamps after 30 seconds when the ignition is in the OFF position.
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Controls and features Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate. Foglamp control (if equipped) Turn on the parking lamps. Press the foglamp control, located on the instrument panel, to activate the foglamps. The foglamp LED will illuminate when the foglamps are Press the foglamp control to deactivate the foglamps.
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Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open. One touch down Press AUTO completely down to the second detent. The driver’s window will open fully. Depress up to stop window operation. Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows.
Controls and features POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press control to unlock all doors. Press control to lock all doors. NOTE: The power door switches will not illuminated when the window lock switch is in the LOCKED position. CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.
CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: Utility compartment Cupholders Ashcup Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only.
Controls and features CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo cover (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area shade that covers the luggage compartment of your vehicle. To install the shade: 1. Fasten the cover into the mounting brackets (make sure the cover is right side up).
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Controls and features To remove the cargo table: 1. Push the button in the center of the table to unlock it. Lift up either side of the table to disengage from the trim panels. 2. Fold the table in half and remove it from the cargo area.
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Controls and features To use the cargo table: To store items under the table in the cargo area, unhook and lift the panels in the table. To use as a picnic table, remove the table from the cargo area, unfold it and extend the legs. To reduce the risk of injuries, all four feet must be properly seated in the notches...
LIFTGATE To open the rear window, pull the right side of the liftgate handle. To open the liftgate, pull the left side of the liftgate handle. Do not open the liftgate or liftgate glass in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling. If the liftgate glass is raised and the liftgate is also opened, both liftgate and glass could be...
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Controls and features If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting. Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver’s door.
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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: weather conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle...
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Controls and features Programming remote transmitters It is necessary to have all(maximum of four — original and/or new) of your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure. To program the transmitters yourself: Insert a key in the ignition and turn from 1 (LOCK) to 3 (RUN) eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) with the...
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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. Automatic arming...
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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:...
Controls and features accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure. If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare coded key(s) programmed. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1.
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Controls and features If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting. Arming the system When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry.
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Controls and features Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter. This will disarm the system only if the alarm is sounding.
Seating and safety restraints SEATING Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to 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.
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Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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Seating and safety restraints Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar support control is located on the inboard side of the driver’s seat.
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Seating and safety restraints The head restraints can be moved up and down. Push control to lower head restraint. Folding down rear seats 1. Raise the rear seat head restraint and remove.
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Seating and safety restraints 2. Place the head restraint under the front seat for storage. 3. Pull the seat release control. NOTE: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat.
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Seating and safety restraints 4. Flip seat forward. 5. Pull the seatback release strap toward the front seat. Make sure the seat belt buckle heads are fully extended towards the front of the vehicle and are away from the seatback. NOTE: When the seatback release strap is pulled use your other hand to guide the seatback.
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Seating and safety restraints 6. Rotate seatback down into load floor position. Make sure seat belt buckle heads are not trapped underneath the seatback and that the seat belt buckle heads are fully extended towards the front of the vehicle. Seat belt buckle heads may break if they are trapped underneath the seatback as the seatback is rotated down.
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Seating and safety restraints 2. Rotate seat cushion down into the seating position making sure that the seat cushion is locked into place and that the seat belt buckles are exposed. 3. Remove the head restraint stored under the front seat and return it to the original position on the seat back.
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Seating and safety restraints To remove the rear cushion 1. Pull the Yellow tab 2. Pull the cushion to the outboard side of the vehicle. To install the rear cushion 1. Push the cushion to the inboard side of the vehicle. 2.
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SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving.
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Seating and safety restraints Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.
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2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front 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...
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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.
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After any vehicle collision, the front passenger outboard seat belt system must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked for proper function.
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Seating and safety restraints Lap belts Adjusting the center lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically. The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not across the waist. Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from).
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Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.
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Seating and safety restraints If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled approximately 5 seconds after the safety belt warning light has turned off and vehicle speed exceeds 8km/h (3 mph)... The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the safety belt indicator light is illuminated and the safety belt warning chime is sounding...
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I have an air bag I’d rather be thrown clear Seating and safety restraints Consider... Ford designs its safety belts to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible;...
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Seating and safety restraints Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.
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(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.
This information will assist Ford Motor Company in the servicing vehicle and helping to better understand real world collisions...
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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 module.
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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, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury.
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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.
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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...
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If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. 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.
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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. All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always...
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How does the side air bag system work? The side air bag system consists of the following: An inflatable nylon bag (air bag) with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks. A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment.
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Seating and safety restraints Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again. The side air bag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in accordance with...
Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) 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.
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 applicable 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.
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(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.
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Seating and safety restraints 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.
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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...
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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.
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The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions: 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.
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Seating and safety restraints 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 5. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat.
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LATCH anchors for child seat installation have been provided in your vehicle at the following locations: The anchors at the center of the rear seat are further apart than the sets of lower anchors for child seat installation at other seating positions.
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Seating and safety restraints If you install a child seat with LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the seat when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without raising the front of the child seat.
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.
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Starting 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: Make sure the parking brake is set. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: Make sure the parking brake is set.
3. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to 4 (START). If there is difficulty in turning the key, firmly rotate the steering wheel left and right until the key turns freely. This condition may occur when: front wheels are turned front wheel is against the curb steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle...
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Starting 3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, Press the accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold.
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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. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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.
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illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. 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.
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Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First Gear) (manual transmission). 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.
high crosswinds wheels out of alignment loose or worn suspension components PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
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Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed. If the gearshift lever cannot be moved from P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly.
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shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation. Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the O/D OFF switch depressed. Driving with the gearshift lever in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. For manual control, start in 1 (First) and then shift manually.
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Driving N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in the N R D 2 1 (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. Overdrive — column mounted gearshift with O/D off switch The Overdrive position with the O/D R D 2 1 OFF switch not depressed is the...
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When to use D (Drive) or press the O/D OFF switch You will notice that there is only one drive position on your gearshift indicator (instead of Drive and Overdrive). However, you will find a control labeled OVERDRIVE located on the gearshift lever. Push in the switch and the O/D OFF light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
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Driving 1 (First) Use 1 (First) for when added engine braking is desired when descending steep hills. The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper gear to ascend any grade without any need to shift to 1 (First). Do not go faster than 56 km/h (35 mph) when in this gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) to overdrive at any time.
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Operating modes of the 4x4 system The 4x4 system functions in two modes: The 4x4 AUTO mode provides four-wheel drive with full power delivered to the front axle at all times, and to the rear axle as required for increased traction. This is appropriate for normal on-road operating conditions, such as dry road surfaces, wet...
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The 4x4 mode indicator light illuminates only under the following conditions. If the indicator light illuminates when driving in the 4x4 AUTO mode, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. This light steadily illuminates when the 4x4 ON mode is engaged.
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If your vehicle gets stuck If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow select the 4x4 ON operating mode. It may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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Driving Water intrusion into the transaxle may damage the transaxle. If the rear axle is submerged in water, the rear axle lubricant should be checked and changed, if necessary. The rear axle is filled with a lubricant that does not normally require a lubricant change for the life of the vehicle.
Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than usual. Consider using one of the lower gears. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include occupants or aftermarket equipment.
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Driving Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Driving Your vehicle has the capability to haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars. Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow 1.
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Driving Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure: Stay within your vehicle’s load limits. Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter. Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter.
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Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to hook retainers on the vehicle.
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Driving 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. Anticipate stops and brake gradually. Exceeding the GCWR rating may cause internal transmission damage and void your warranty coverage. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals.
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Driving Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water.
Driving LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is equipped with a roof rack. The maximum load for the roof rack is 44 kg (100 lbs), evenly distributed on the crossbars. If it is not possible to evenly distribute the load, position it in the center or as far forward on the crossbars as possible.
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Driving 2. Slide the cross-bar to the end of the rail. 3. Use a long, flat object in order to depress the tongue in the endcaps on both sides of the cross-bar. 4. Slide the cross-bar assembly and the tie down loop off the end of the rail.
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Driving 2. Use a long, flat object to depress the tongue in the endcaps on both sides of the cross-bar. 3. Slide the tie down loops and the cross-bar assemblies over the end cap tongue and into the side rails. 4.
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Driving To extend the rack: 1. Press in the release control on the cross-bar and twist the handle. 2. Lift the bar straight up (about two inches).
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Driving 3. Pull the inner rack toward you (1) until it is completely extended and stops, pivoting at the hinges (2). 4. Lower the inner rack.
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Driving 5. Insert the feet into the receivers on the bumper. 6. Ensure that the rack clicks into place and is secure before attempting to load cargo.
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Driving Do not drive the vehicle if the inner roof rack is extended and loaded with cargo but is not secured into the receivers. This can cause dangerous driving conditions. Do not attempt to move the inner rack when loaded. This can cause personal injury and damage to your vehicle that may not be covered by warranty.
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Driving 3. Lift the inner rack (pivoting at the hinges). 4. Continue lifting the inner rack until it is parallel with the roof (1). 5. Slide the rack forward onto the roof (2). 6. Lift the feet over the side rails and lock them into place.
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Driving 7. Ensure both feet are locked and secured into place. Do not attempt to stow the inner rack on the roof when cargo is loaded on the roof rack. The extended rack will not lock into place and could force cargo loose creating dangerous driving situations. To adjust the cross-bar assembly on the inner rack:...
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Driving 1. Loosen the screws on the cross-bar with the supplied Torx driver. 2. Move the cross-bar to the desired location, keeping the cross-bar parallel with the upper bar. 3. Tighten the screws with the supplied Torx driver. 4. Ensure that the cross-bar is tightened and secured into place before attempting to load cargo.
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Driving Do not load large or bulky items (i.e., plywood, mattresses) on the rear of the vehicle so that they extend above the roof line. In addition to blocking your rear view, they can also cause dangerous driving situations and possibly cause damage to your vehicle. Use additional care when driving with reduced visibility.
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 for the Basic warranty period (Canada) or New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of three years or 60 000 km (36 000 miles),...
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s Roadside...
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Roadside emergencies The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the front passenger’s foot well, behind the kick panel. The reset button for the fuel pump shut-off switch is accessible through an opening in the kick panel. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1.
Roadside emergencies FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating.
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Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the left hand side kick panel. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Roadside emergencies...
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Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Rating Four Wheel Drive Control Module, Cluster (Restraints Control Warning) ABS Unit (EVAC & FILL), ASC Unit, Restraints Control Module, ASC Main SW to ASC Unit Flasher Unit, Left reversing Lamp, Right Reversing Lamp Passive Anti-theft Transceiver (PATS), Restraints Control...
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Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Roadside emergencies Passenger Compartment Fuse Rating Illumination for: Cluster, Heater Unit, Radio, Hazard Switch, Rear Defrost Switch, 4WD Switch, Front Fog Switch Subwoofer Amp Left/Right Turn Indicators, Left/Right Front Side Turn Lamps, Left/Right Front turn Lamps, Left/Right Rear Turn Lamps, Left/Right Trailer Turn, Flasher Unit...
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Roadside emergencies 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.
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MAIN 120A The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Horn H/L LH H/L RH HEGO Roadside emergencies MAIN (ABS) 40/50A 40/50A ST RELAY BTN 1 BTN 2 R DEF MAIN EEC MAIN FUEL PUMP Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Rating Horn 15A*...
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Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Location FUEL DIODE DIODE H/L RELAY MICRO — MAIN (DRL) (DRLZ) (HELV) PWR 1 (ABS) PWR 2 IG MAIN BTN 1 (ABS) BTN 2 MAIN FAN R DEF Fuse Amp Rating 20A* Fuel Pump, EEC (FPM) — —...
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Fuse/Relay Location ADD FAN EEC MAIN ISO FUEL PUMP ISO MAIN FAN ISO ADD FAN ISO DEF RELAY ISO ST RELAY ISO ADD FAN 2 ISO FOG RELAY MICRO A/C RELAY MICRO CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed.
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Roadside emergencies It is not recommended that the vehicle be operated in 4WD modes with a temporary spare. If 4WD operation is necessary, do not operate above speeds of 16 km/h (10 mph) or for distances above 80 km (50 miles). If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
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Roadside emergencies 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and place gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). 2. Set the parking brake and turn engine OFF. 3. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 4.
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Roadside emergencies Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: Front jacking notches are located under the front suspension arm. Rear jacking notches are located under the rear trailing arm. 6. Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is a maximum of 25 mm (1 inch) off the...
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Never use the differentials as a jacking point. 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.
Roadside emergencies To stow the full size flat tire in the cargo floor, the long spare tire rod in the tool bag needs to be installed. 11. Using the lug wrench, remove the spare tire rod from the cargo floor and install the longer spare tire rod.
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Roadside emergencies Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel.
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Roadside emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery.
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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped.
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Roadside emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2.
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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.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
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Maximum speed is not to exceed 56 km/h (35 mph). Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles). Ford Motor Company provides a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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 the necessary parts and service.
3. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 4. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
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Maintenance and care 2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle located in the center between the hood and the grille. 3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod.
Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Engine oil filler cap 8.
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Maintenance and care 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power distribution box 7. Battery 8. Engine oil dipstick 9.
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.
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Maintenance and care 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. If the oil level is between the MIN—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.
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3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec 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.
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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, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.
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MAX. Do not fill above this line. 4. Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specification ESA-M6C25–A. 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.
In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all the way. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Refill capacities in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Maintenance and care Note: Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components. Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the windshield.
Maintenance and care 6. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated.
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When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “cold fill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application).
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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.
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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...
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ESE-M97B44–A. Use of such coolant may harm the engine and cooling system components. Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.
Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Maintenance and care 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes.
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Maintenance and care Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on a level surface. The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km (20 miles) of driving. The transmission fluid should be in the crosshatch zone if at normal operating temperature (66°C-77°C [150°F-170°F]).
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4. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. 5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter. BATTERY...
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If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
Maintenance and care 2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6.
Maintenance and care Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
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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...
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which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
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Maintenance and care Four tire rotation Five tire rotation...
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.
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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 accessory and recommends use of these or SAE class “S”. See your dealer or qualified service technician for more information on tire cables for your vehicle.
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. 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.
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Maintenance and care 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. Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury.
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The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling an ungrounded fuel container: Place approved fuel container on the ground.
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World-wide Fuel Charter. In Canada, look for fuels that display the Auto Makers’ Choice Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components.
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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.
Maintenance and care Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used.
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Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling. Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up.
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Maintenance and care Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste fuel. Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. Slow down gradually. Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
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.
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Maintenance and care Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Illumination of the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly.
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Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:...
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Maintenance and care 4. Remove the rubber boot from the lamp assembly by pulling on one of the tabs. 5. Press the retainer spring forward and spread the spring releasing it from bulb hooks and rotate it away from the bulb. 6.
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Maintenance and care 7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly. When the bulb’s three metal tabs are aligned with the grooves in the plastic base, push the bulb into the lamp assembly until the bulb’s metal base contacts the plastic base.
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Maintenance and care 5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Remove the license plate lamp assembly from the liftgate.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. Replacing foglamp bulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Maintenance and care Function Center High-mount stop lamp Rear license plate lamp All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by a qualified service technician.
7. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes.
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Maintenance and care Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water. Never use strong detergents or soap. If your vehicle is particularly dirty, use a quality car wash detergent. Always use a clean sponge, washing glove or similar device and plenty of water for best results.
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Ultra Touch Prep and Finishing Kit (F7AZ-19K507–BA), Lacquer Touch-up Paint (ALBZ-19500–XXXXA), or Exterior Acrylic Spray Lacquer (ALAZ-19500–XXXXA) from the Ford Car Care Chemicals line. Please note that the part numbers (shown as XXXX above) will vary with your vehicle’s specific coloring. Observe the application instructions on the products.
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Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners. Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. If necessary, use a tar remover such as Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover (B7A-19520–AA).
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Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, (E4AZ-19C507–AA), available from your Ford Dealer. Do not use abrasive cleansers on glass as they may cause scratches. The windshield or rear window is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water.
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Maintenance and care Cleaning the instrument cluster lens Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the lens. Cleaning the overhead console Clean with a damp cloth, then wipe dry with a dry cloth. Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the console.
If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor...
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Capacities and specifications Fluid Ford Part Name Power steering Motorcraft fluid MERCON ATF Transmission Motorcraft SAE fluid 75W-90 Motorcraft MERCON ATF Power Take-off Motorcraft SAE Unit 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 GL5 Engine coolant Motorcraft...
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Fluid Ford Part Name Rear axle Motorcraft SAE lubricant 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Windshield Ultra-Clear washer fluid Windshield Washer Concentrate Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle.
Capacities and specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford Part Name or equivalent Body hinges, Multi-Purpose latches, door Grease striker plates and rollers, seat tracks, fuel filler door hinge and spring, primary and auxiliary hood latches Hydraulic clutch Motorcraft High fluid and brake...
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Windshield Washer Concentrate DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D (orange in color) Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle.
Never engage the 4X4 feature while on dry pavement. 4X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than –40° C (-40° F) should change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part number XY-75W140–QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192–A. ENGINE DATA...
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* Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with optional 16” tires Capacities and specifications...
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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.
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...
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.
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Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) 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).
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Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), available in all of Canada (except Quebec). In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states.
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Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined to be eligible, you will receive an acknowledgment indicating: The file number assigned to your application. The toll-free phone number of the DSB’s independent administrator. Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be asked to submit statements. Customer assistance...
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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...
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).
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANY...
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Customer assistance FORD CAR CARE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from your dealer 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.
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Customer assistance FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle.
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Customer assistance Engine block heaters Floor cargo net Tire step Travel equipment Auto headlamps with DRL (Daytime Running Lights) Console Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Hitch mounted bike rack Interior mount bike rack Mirror I/S electrochromic compass with and without temperature display Pet guard Removable luggage rack (Track riders)
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Customer assistance Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Car/truck covers Cargo liners, interior (soft and rigid) Carpet floor mats Cleaners, waxes and polishes Door edge guards Front end covers (full and mini) Grill guard Hood deflectors Lubricants and oils Molded splash guards Molded vinyl floor mats Moonroof deflector...
If you intend on fitting a mobile radio such as a citizens band radio (CB), please refer to your local dealer for Ford recommended installation guidelines. Ask you dealer to reference the “Ford Mobile Radio Installation Guidelines.”...
Customer assistance IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufacturer or its representative is unable to repair a motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle’s applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall be required to either replace the vehicle with one substantially identical or repurchase the vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer (less a reasonable allowance for consumer...
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.
Index Air bag supplemental restraint system ...118–119, 124 and child safety seats ...121 description ...119, 124 disposal ...127 driver air bag ...121, 125 indicator light ...11, 123, 126 operation ...121, 125 passenger air bag ...121, 125 side air bag ...124 Air cleaner filter ...207, 247 Air conditioning ...21 All Wheel Drive (AWD),...
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...250, 252 Cruise control (see Speed control) ...73 Customer Assistance ...173 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...263 Ford Extended Service Plan .255 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ...262 Getting roadside assistance ...173 Getting the service you need ...256 Ordering additional owner’s...
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Headlamps ...81 aiming ...240 bulb specifications ...239 daytime running lights ...81 flash to pass ...82 high beam ...13, 81 replacing bulbs ...235 turning on and off ...81 warning chime ...15 Heating ...21 heater only system ...21 heating and air conditioning system ...22 Hood ...197 Ignition ...71, 252...
Information Unleaded fuel only-87 octane. 57L (15 gallons) 61L (16 gallons) 4.25L (4.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H. 5.2L (5.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H. Refer to the Certification Label on inside of driver’s...
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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. Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle.
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