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Ford 2002 Mustang Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette (CD changer compatible) Climate Controls Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors...
  • Page 2 Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com •...
  • Page 4 Introduction This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available. Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle.
  • Page 5 Introduction Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment.
  • Page 6 Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.
  • Page 7 Introduction Notice to owners of Cobra vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “SVT Cobra Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and maintenance information. MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner Guide;...
  • Page 8 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Child Seat Tether Installation Warning Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake Brake System System Brake Fluid -...
  • Page 9 Vehicle Symbol Glossary Interior Luggage Compartment Panic Alarm Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Temperature Avoid Smoking, Battery Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Power Steering Fan Warning Fluid Maintain Correct Emission System Fluid Level Passenger Engine Air Filter...

  • Page 10: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster 60 70 80 100 120 1 10 km/h SELECT/RESET FUEL DOOR 0 0 0 0 0 SERVICE THEFT ENGINE FUEL SOON Optional instrument cluster 120 140 km/h FUEL DOOR SERVICE THEFT ENGINE FUEL SOON...
  • Page 11 Instrument Cluster Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Air bag readiness Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
  • Page 12 Instrument Cluster 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. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
  • Page 13 Instrument Cluster Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel FUEL tank is at, or near, empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). O/D off (if equipped) Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the transmission control switch (TCS) on the gearshift.
  • Page 14 Instrument Cluster illuminated and parking brake is off. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information. Brake system warning To confirm the brake BRAKE system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching...

  • Page 15: Gauges

    Instrument Cluster Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened. GAUGES Base instrument cluster gauges 60 70 80 100 120 1 10 km/h SELECT/RESET FUEL DOOR...
  • Page 16 Instrument Cluster Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.
  • Page 17 Instrument Cluster When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed.
  • Page 18 Instrument Cluster • Base instrument cluster gauge • Optional instrument cluster gauge Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. Press and release the reset button until a ’T’ appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold the button for three seconds to reset.

  • Page 19: Entertainment Systems

    Entertainment Systems PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE DISC VOL PUSH ON FM 1 DOLBY B NR SEEK TUNE SCAN BASS TREB SIDE 1-2 Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Audio power can also be turned on by pressing the AM/FM select control or the TAPE/CD select control.
  • Page 20 Entertainment Systems Press the BASS control then press: • to decrease the bass output and • to increase the bass output. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output. Press the TREB control then press: •...
  • Page 21 Entertainment Systems Press the FADE control then press: • to shift the sound to the front • to shift the sound to the rear. Seek function The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode. Seek function in radio mode •...
  • Page 22 Entertainment Systems Scan function The scan function SCAN works in radio, tape or CD mode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode. Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape.
  • Page 23 Entertainment Systems Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1.
  • Page 24 Entertainment Systems These stations are temporarily stored in the memory preset controls (until deactivated) and are accessed in the same manner as your original presets. To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set memory stations, press the AUTO control again.
  • Page 25 Entertainment Systems clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds, when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Any time that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock.
  • Page 26 Entertainment Systems 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 rewinds the CD within the current track.
  • Page 27 Entertainment Systems Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction operates in tape mode. Dolby noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deactivate) the Dolby noise reduction. Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

  • Page 28: Am/Fm Stereo With Cd

    Entertainment Systems Mute mode Press the MUTE control to mute the playing media. Press the MUTE control again to return to the playing media. MACH MP3 MUSIC SYSTEM 11. CD control 1. ON/OFF and volume control 12. MP3 directory control 2.
  • Page 29 Entertainment Systems Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Turn the control to raise or lower the volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal”...
  • Page 30 Entertainment Systems Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. MP3 functions Your audio system is equipped with MP3 capability which allows you to listen to songs in MP3 flat file mode and MP3 directory mode.
  • Page 31 Entertainment Systems numbers each MP3 track on the disc (denoted by the .mp3 file extension) from T001 to T255. • MP3 directory mode represents a directory structure consisting of one level of directories (folders). The CD player sequentially numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (denoted by .mp3 extension) and all directories containing MP3 files, from 01–01 to 99–99.
  • Page 32 Entertainment Systems Press and hold the SEEK control to quickly seek through all tracks in MP3 flat file mode or all tracks in the current MP3 directory. Note: If a track has been playing for three seconds or more and you press on the SEEK control, the player will replay that track from the beginning.
  • Page 33 Entertainment Systems scan function is enabled. When the end of the disc is reached, the player will continue to scan from the first track forward. Press SCN again to disengage scan mode. Scan function in MP3 directory mode The scan function in MP3 directory mode allows you to briefly audition all tracks within the current directory on the MP3 disc.
  • Page 34 Entertainment Systems 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.
  • Page 35 Entertainment Systems • Press on the SEEK control to decrease the hours. • Press on the SEEK control to increase the hours. To set the minutes, press and hold the CLK control while performing the following functions: • Press on the TUNE DIR control to decrease the minutes.
  • Page 36 Entertainment Systems Playing a CD • If a CD is already loaded, press the CD control. CD play will begin where it stopped last. • If a CD is not already loaded, insert the CD into the system. CD will briefly appear in the display and then the first track on the disc will begin playing.
  • Page 37 Entertainment Systems Selecting a directory in MP3 directory mode The TUNE DIR control allows you to select a different directory to play on the MP3 disc. • Press on the TUNE DIR control to advance to the next directory on the MP3 disc. If the current directory is the last directory on the disc, pressing select the first directory on the disc.
  • Page 38 Entertainment Systems Fast forward The fast forward control works in CD mode. It is not enabled in MP3 flat file mode or MP3 directory mode. Press and hold the control until the desired selection point is reached. The display will show the elapsed time for each track as you fast-forward through it.
  • Page 39 Entertainment Systems Shuffle feature in MP3 flat file mode The shuffle feature in MP3 flat file mode allows you to play all the tracks on the MP3 disc in random order. • Press the SHUFFLE control to engage random play. SHF and then ON will briefly appear in the display.
  • Page 40 Entertainment Systems • To select another random track in the current directory, press the SEEK control. • Press the SCN control to scan through random tracks in the current directory. The track number will flash in the display. The shuffle feature will remain enabled. To shuffle tracks in another directory, press...
  • Page 41 Entertainment Systems Track function in MP3 flat file mode and MP3 directory mode • Press the TRACK control. TRAC will appear in the display. • Rotate the volume control to advance or reverse through the tracks. The MP3 icon will blink in the display while the MACH track function is enabled.
  • Page 42 Entertainment Systems Error messages You may experience an error message for the following situations: • NO DISC when the CD control is pressed and there is not a CD present. • DISC ERR when there is a damaged or unreadable disc.

  • Page 43: Am/Fm Stereo Cassette (Cd Changer Compatible)

    Entertainment Systems MACH 460 SOUND SYSTEM RADIO (CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE) DISC SHUF SCAN SEEK TUNE LOAD PUSH ON MACH 1000 SOUND SYSTEM RADIO (CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE) MACH 1000 AUDIO SYSTEM Your vehicle may be equipped with the MACH 1000 audio system. This system is equipped with a rack of amplifiers in the trunk of the vehicle.
  • Page 44 Entertainment Systems listening comfort and protection, it is not recommended to listen to the MACH 1000 audio system at high volume levels for extended periods of time. Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Turn the control to raise or lower volume.
  • Page 45 Entertainment Systems 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...
  • Page 46 Entertainment Systems Press the MACH control to toggle between occupancy modes. Seek function The seek function works in radio or CD mode. Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. SEEK DOWN will display. •...
  • Page 47 Entertainment Systems AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio 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 CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.
  • Page 48 Entertainment Systems preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations. Starting autostore 1. Press and momentarily hold the AM/FM control. 2. AUTOSET will flash in the display as the frequency band is scrolled through.
  • Page 49 Entertainment Systems 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).
  • Page 50 Entertainment Systems If your vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, pressing the CD control again will allow you to toggle between accessing the multi disc system and the CD changer. The display will read CD or CDDJ. Display description Six circles are always lit in the digital display.
  • Page 51 Entertainment Systems Load The load feature allows you to load single CDs into the player internal to the radio. This six disc CD player is equipped with a CD door. Compact discs should only be inserted into the player after the CD door has been opened by the player.
  • Page 52 Entertainment Systems Eject Press the EJ control to stop and eject a CD. You can choose which CD will be ejected by pressing the EJ control and the desired preset number (1–6). For example, to eject CD 2, press the EJ control and then press the preset 2 control.
  • Page 53 Entertainment Systems Compression feature (if equipped) The compression feature operates in CD mode and brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. On Audiophile audios, press the MENU control until compression status is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the compression feature when COMP OFF is displayed.
  • Page 54 Entertainment Systems • SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock. • SELECT MINUTES —Refer to Setting the clock. When in CD mode, you can access: SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES or COMP ON/OFF. SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES— Allows you to adjust the hours and minutes. Refer to Setting the clock.
  • Page 55 Entertainment Systems RDS features: Once the RDS feature is on, press the MENU control to scroll through the following selections: Traffic announcements This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements while in CD mode. These announcements are broadcast by traffic capable RDS stations.
  • Page 56 Entertainment Systems 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 • R & B • Country • Religious •...
  • Page 57 Entertainment Systems Use the SEL control to select the desired signal mode (the selected mode will appear in the display). The following can be selected: • DSP OFF—disengages the feature • STADIUM—outdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000 •...
  • Page 58 12cm audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
  • Page 59 Entertainment Systems MP3 DISC QUALITY FACTORS The MACH MP3 music system is designed for use with CD-DA (regular audio discs), CD-R and CD-RW discs. Discs must comply with ISO 9660 and Joliet standards. Several factors can effect disc playback quality: •...
  • Page 60 Entertainment Systems CD, MP3 AND CD PLAYER 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 the slot of the CD player (if equipped).
  • Page 61 Entertainment Systems CASSETTE AND CASSETTE PLAYER CARE • Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less. • Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
  • Page 62 Entertainment Systems RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS Three factors can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km (24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.”...

  • Page 63: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.
  • Page 64 Climate Controls • (Panel) – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. The air can not be cooled below the outside temperature. • O (Off) – Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. This mode may reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle but may increase the possibility of interior window fogging.
  • Page 65 Climate Controls Operating tips • To reduce fogging in humid weather, place the climate control system in Defrost and Rear Defrost mode (if equipped) before driving. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle under warm weather conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in the Off mode.
  • Page 66 Climate Controls REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED) The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. • A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated.

  • Page 67: Lights

    HEADLAMP CONTROL • Pull the headlamp control toward you to the first position to turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and marker lamps. • Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to the previous lamps).
  • Page 68 Lights Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
  • Page 69 Lights If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by a qualified service technician. Headlamp vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.

  • Page 70: Turn Signal Control

    Lights 4. On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with flat edges at the top of the beam pattern. If the flat edges are not at the horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted. 5.

  • Page 71: Bulb Replacement

    BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently: • Headlamps • Turn signal lamps • Tail lamps • Backup lamps • Brakelamps • License plate lamp • High-mount brakelamp Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately.
  • Page 72 Lights Interior bulbs Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently: • interior overhead lamp • map lamp For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. Map lamps For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your dealer. Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1.
  • Page 73 6. Without turning, remove the old bulb from the lamp assembly by gently pulling it straight out of the lamp assembly. To install the new bulb: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass.
  • Page 74 Lights 3. At the back of the headlamp, pull two retainer pins up to release the headlamp assembly. 4. Pull headlamp assembly forward disengaging the lamp from the rear snap retainers to expose the back of the bulb. 5. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp...
  • Page 75 Lights Replacing foglamp bulbs The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb carefully. Grasp the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope. 1.

  • Page 76: Driver Controls

    Driver Controls WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or high speed position. The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals.

  • Page 77: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Driver Controls Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield and lock into the service position. 2. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down...

  • Page 78: Power Windows

    Driver Controls OVERHEAD STORAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED) Be sure to secure objects when placed in the storage net in order to help reduce the risk that they become projectiles in the event of a collision. AUXILIARY POWER POINT The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories.
  • Page 79 Driver Controls • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open. Express down To make the driver window open fully without holding the window control, press the bottom portion of the driver window control completely down and release quickly.

  • Page 80: Mirrors

    Driver Controls POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust your mirrors: 1. Move the mirror selector control all the way to the left to adjust the left mirror or all the way to the right to adjust the right mirror.
  • Page 81 Driver Controls To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. To set a speed • Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle...
  • Page 82 Driver Controls To set a higher set speed • Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or • Press and release SET ACCEL to operate the Tap-Up function. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or •...
  • Page 83 Driver Controls 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 •...
  • Page 84 Driver Controls OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through all available gears. Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) located on the gearshift.
  • Page 85 Driver Controls Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED) Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in.
  • Page 86 Driver Controls 3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header at both the right and left sides by pulling each clamp rearward until the hook in the windshield header is free. The clamps are flush with the header when in the closed position.
  • Page 87 Driver Controls 2. Fasten snap on boot to quarter trim panel on both sides of the vehicle. 3. Insert boot tongue into groove located on rear of seat. 4. To remove, unfasten the snaps and the boot tongue. 5. Pull forward and lift off.
  • Page 88 Driver Controls 5. Open both top clamps before the top meets the windshield header 6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the top until it has reached the fully closed position flush to the header. 7. The two pins under the forward edge of the top should seat themselves in the matching holes in the header.

  • Page 89: Locks And Security

    Locks and Security KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System for more information.
  • Page 90 Locks and Security To open the luggage compartment door (lid) from within the luggage compartment, pull the illuminated “T” shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid. The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light.

  • Page 91: Anti-Theft System

    Locks and Security On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage.
  • Page 92 Locks and Security Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver’s door. The interior lamps will illuminate. With the all-door remote entry system, press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock the passenger door. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors.
  • Page 93 Locks and Security Opening the trunk Press the control once to open the trunk. Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle. Failure to latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out of the trunk or block the rear view. This feature will not work with the transmission out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is in either the ACC or ON position.
  • Page 94 Locks and Security Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Replacing lost transmitters • Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer if service is required.
  • Page 95 The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. THEFT INDICATOR The theft indicator is the flashing red indicator located on top of the instrument panel.
  • Page 96 Locks and Security Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position. The THEFT indicator in the instrument cluster will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle.
  • Page 97 OFF and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the coded key is an approved Ford coded key. If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following: •...
  • Page 98 Locks and Security 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and remove the first coded key from the ignition.

  • Page 99: Seating And Safety Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible.
  • Page 100 Seating and Safety Restraints Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjust softness.
  • Page 101 Seating and Safety Restraints Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. The control is located on the front outboard corner of the driver’s seat. Press front to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.

  • Page 102: Safety Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints outboard back of the seat. The seatback locks automatically when returned to the normal position. The rotating boot on the front seat belt is designed to allow rear seat entry/exit. To enter the rear seat: 1. Remove safety belt from safety belt guide on top of front seat.
  • Page 103 Seating and Safety Restraints To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.
  • Page 104 Seating and Safety Restraints Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather;...
  • Page 105 Seating and Safety Restraints 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Energy Management Feature •...
  • Page 106 Seating and Safety Restraints Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement.
  • Page 107 This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision.
  • Page 108 Seating and Safety Restraints Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. After any vehicle collision, the front passenger and rear outboard seat belt systems must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the “automatic locking retractor”...
  • Page 109 Seating and Safety Restraints Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is The safety belt warning light not buckled before the illuminates1-2 minutes and the ignition switch is turned warning chime sounds 4-8 to the ON position... seconds. The driver’s safety belt is The safety belt warning light buckled while the...
  • Page 110 Seating and Safety Restraints If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is The BeltMinder feature will not buckled before the activate. ignition switch is turned to the ON position... The purpose of the BeltMinder is to remind occasional wearers to wear safety belts all of the time.
  • Page 111 Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... Consider... “The people I’m Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 with don’t wear times more often in vehicles with TWO belts” or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. “I have an air Air bags offer greater protection when bag”...
  • Page 112 Seating and Safety Restraints • The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled. • The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure). To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle.
  • Page 113 (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. However, if the collision was...

  • Page 114: Air Bags

    This information will assist Ford Motor Company in servicing the vehicle and in helping to better understand real world collisions and further improve the safety of future...
  • Page 115 Seating and Safety Restraints Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim...
  • Page 116 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...
  • Page 117 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.
  • Page 118 Seating and Safety Restraints amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying air bag may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss.

  • Page 119: Child Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required.
  • Page 120 Seating and Safety Restraints years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle.
  • Page 121 To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better.
  • Page 122 Seating and Safety Restraints Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield and use the lap/shoulder belt. If a seating position has a low seat back and no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child’s head (top of ear level) above the top of the...
  • Page 123 Seating and Safety Restraints collision. For this reason, you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the safest place for children to ride. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat.
  • Page 124 (if equipped) section in this chapter. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage.
  • Page 125 Seating and Safety Restraints Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat (reminder - children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat) the shoulder belt must...
  • Page 126 Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 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.
  • Page 127 Seating and Safety Restraints 6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 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...
  • Page 128 Seating and Safety Restraints The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the seats on the package tray behind the speakers (coupe) or on the lower backside of the seatback (convertible). The tether anchors in your vehicle are either located under a cover marked with the child tether anchor symbol (shown with title) or are under a flap in the convertible top boot.
  • Page 129 Seating and Safety Restraints For Coupe only: 4. Open the tether anchor covers. 5. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. For Convertible only: The tether anchors on the convertible are located on the lower backside of the seatback.
  • Page 130 Seating and Safety Restraints If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 6. 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.
  • Page 131 Seating and Safety Restraints Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol. The center of the rear seat is NOT designed as a seating position. The LATCH anchors were not designed to be used with a child seat in the center...
  • Page 132 LATCH attachments. Two plastic LATCH guides can be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln- Mercury Dealer. They snap onto the LATCH lower anchors in the seat to help attach a child seat with rigid attachments.

  • Page 133: Driving

    STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. For vehicle equipped with a manual transmission, you must depress the ignition release lever to release the key.
  • Page 134 Driving the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.
  • Page 135 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: •...
  • Page 136 Driving 60 70 80 100 120 1 10 km/h SELECT/RESET FUEL DOOR 0 0 0 0 0 SERVICE THEFT ENGINE FUEL SOON Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. •...
  • Page 137 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.

  • Page 138: Brakes

    Driving Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: • the vehicle is raised for service. • the sound of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in a collision. 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...
  • Page 139 cold, heat, moisture, road dust, salt or mud. If a “metal-to-metal,” “continuous grinding” or “continuous squeal” sound is present while braking, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear.
  • Page 140 Driving To release the parking brake, the brake handle may need to be pulled up slightly to release pressure before pushing in the button. Push the button on the end of the parking brake handle and push the handle down as far as possible.
  • Page 141 ABS warning lamp warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does not 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...

  • Page 142: Traction Control/Advancetrac

    Driving through the booster may be heard whenever the brake is applied. This condition is normal. Vehicle service is not required. If braking performance or pedal response becomes very poor, even when the pedal is strongly depressed, it may indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system or leakage of fluid.
  • Page 143 surfaces. The system operates by detecting and controlling wheel spin. The system borrows many of the electronic and mechanical elements already present in the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the Traction Control ABS computer.

  • Page 144: Transmission Operation

    Driving If a system fault is detected the OFF indicator lamp on the traction control switch will be illuminated and your vehicle should be serviced. TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface.
  • Page 145 3. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter.
  • Page 146 Driving Driving with an automatic overdrive transmission with console gearshift and O/D off switch Your automatic overdrive transmission 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...
  • Page 147 Understanding gearshift positions P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Make sure the gearshift lever is securely latched in P (Park). This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift lever is latched in P (Park).
  • Page 148 Driving (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through four. (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the gearshift lever. The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
  • Page 149 Driving To return to (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch. The O/D OFF indicator will no longer be illuminated. Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically return to normal overdrive mode. Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must press the transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in overdrive is not desired.
  • Page 150 Driving MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking of the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must: 1.
  • Page 151 Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (First) when your vehicle is moving faster then 24 km/h (15 mph). This will damage the clutch. Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1 - 2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2 - 3...
  • Page 152 Driving 4. Turn the ignition key to position 3 (OFF). Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Reverse You must be at a complete stop to shift into R (Reverse).
  • Page 153 Removing key from ignition • Turn the ignition key to position 3 (OFF). • Push the release lever forward and rotate the key towards you and remove. DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may stall.

  • Page 154: Vehicle Loading

    Driving 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. • Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment.
  • Page 155 and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. • Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating.

  • Page 156: Trailer Towing

    Driving TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle).

  • Page 157: Roadside Emergencies

    • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles.

  • Page 158: Hazard Flasher Switch

    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...

  • Page 159: Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch

    Roadside Emergencies • The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column. • Depress hazard lights control to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously. • Depress control again to turn the flashers off. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.

  • Page 160: Fuses And Relays

    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.
  • Page 161 Roadside Emergencies To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. OWNERS MANUAL The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description Cigar lighter Engine controls — Not used Right-hand low beam headlamp Instrument cluster, Traction...
  • Page 162 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description — Not used Speed control servo, Shift lock actuator Electronic flasher Power mirror switch, GEM, Anti-theft relay, Power door locks, Door ajar switches Convertible top switch Instrument cluster and engine control memory —...
  • Page 163 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Location Rating Panel Description Brake lamp — Not used 20A CB Power windows — Not used Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
  • Page 164 Roadside Emergencies The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Location Rating Relay 1 — Fog lamp interrupt Relay 2 — Interval wiper Relay 3 — Wiper HI/LO Relay 4 — Starter Relay 5 — Fog lamps 50A** (4.6L), Electric cooling fan motor...

  • Page 165: Changing Tires

    Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Location Rating — Not used — Not used 20A* A/C pressure — Not used 30A** 20A** Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) module, Foglamp relay 25A CB Convertible top Diode Convertible top circuit breaker * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the...
  • Page 166 Roadside Emergencies 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. When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: •...
  • Page 167 Roadside Emergencies If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) or R (manual transmission), turn engine OFF, and block the diagonally opposite wheel.
  • Page 168 Roadside Emergencies 5. Put the jack in the jack notch next to the tire you are changing. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. Never use the rear differential as a jacking point. To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body...
  • Page 169 If the lug wrench/lug nut key assembly is lost, see your nearest Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer who has access to the master set of keys. Do not use an impact wrench with the anti-theft key.

  • Page 170: Jump Starting

    Roadside Emergencies 3. Install the lug nut by turning the wrench clockwise. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted.
  • Page 171 Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery.
  • Page 172 Roadside Emergencies 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points.
  • Page 173 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.
  • Page 174 Roadside Emergencies 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.

  • Page 175: Wrecker Towing

    It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using...

  • Page 176: Customer Assistance

    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...
  • Page 177 Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you. In the United States:...
  • Page 178 Customer Assistance 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) • The name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located •...
  • Page 179 Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer. There are several plans available in various time, distance and deductible combinations which can be tailored to fit your own driving needs. Ford ESP also offers reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage.
  • Page 180 California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting...
  • Page 181 • 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. To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information: •...
  • Page 182 Board’s decision. The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford (and, in some cases, on the dealer) but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law.
  • Page 183 CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair, and final; the arbitrator’s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada. CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces. For more information, without charge or obligation, call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1-800-207-0685.
  • Page 184 Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel. In the United States, using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.S.
  • Page 185 Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.

  • Page 186: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–800–424–9393 (or 366–0123 in the Washington D.C.

  • Page 187: Cleaning

    WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral Ph shampoo, such as Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces.
  • Page 188 • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal (B7A-19520–AA), available from your dealer. ENGINE...
  • Page 189 • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine.
  • Page 190 Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Detail Wash (ZC-3–A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal (B7A-19520–AA).
  • Page 191 • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (E8AZ-19523–AA). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14).
  • Page 192 Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your...
  • Page 193 Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only) (CXC-94) Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (not available in Canada) (ZC-11–A) Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover* (not available in Canada) (B7A-19520–AA) Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (not available in Canada) (E8AZ-19523–AA) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37–A)

  • Page 194: Maintenance And Specifications

    Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide the necessary parts and service.
  • Page 195 Maintenance and Specifications 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First).
  • Page 196 Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel. HOOD 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood.

  • Page 197: Engine Compartment

    Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.8L OHV V6 engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution box 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 6. Battery 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8.
  • Page 198 Maintenance and Specifications 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Power distribution box 4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 5. Battery 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil filler cap 9.

  • Page 199: Engine Oil

    In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification ESR-M17P5–A . Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
  • Page 200 Maintenance and Specifications 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 3.8L V6 engine • 4.6L SOHC V8 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.
  • Page 201 Maintenance and Specifications • 4.6L SOHC V8 engine • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
  • Page 202 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. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application.

  • Page 203: Battery

    Maintenance and Specifications BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules.
  • Page 204 Maintenance and Specifications Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation. When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting...
  • Page 205 Maintenance and Specifications 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.
  • Page 206 Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals in the scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and water, which equates to a freeze point of -36° C (-34° F). Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060).
  • Page 207 Maintenance and Specifications • 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 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” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir. •...
  • Page 208 The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. To determine your vehicle’s coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir.
  • Page 209 • Do not mix with recycled coolant unless from a Ford-approved recycling process (see Use of Recycled Engine Coolant section). To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.
  • Page 210 Maintenance and Specifications The following procedure should be used when refilling the cooling system of a 3.8L V6 engine after it has been drained or become extremely low. 1. Remove the cap from the engine coolant reservoir. 2. Open the cooling system vent plug.
  • Page 211 Maintenance and Specifications Engine coolant refill procedure-4.6L V8 engine The following procedure should be used when refilling the cooling system of a 4.6L V8 engine after it has been drained or become extremely low. 1. Remove the pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir as previously outlined.
  • Page 212 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).
  • Page 213 Maintenance and Specifications • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease the overheat 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 freeze protection at the temperatures in which you...

  • Page 214: Fuel Information

    Maintenance and Specifications 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.
  • Page 215 Maintenance and Specifications injury. If fuel is swallowed, call a physician immediately, even if no symptoms are immediately apparent. The toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for hours. • Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation.
  • Page 216 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.
  • Page 217 Maintenance and Specifications The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel...
  • Page 218 Canada, look for fuels that display the Auto Makers’ Choice logo. 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.
  • Page 219 Maintenance and Specifications • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. • Your “Service Engine Soon” indicator may come on.
  • Page 220 Maintenance and Specifications fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty. The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range.
  • Page 221 Maintenance and Specifications 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading. 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
  • Page 222 Maintenance and Specifications • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy. •...
  • Page 223 The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for...
  • Page 224 Maintenance and Specifications service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. 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.
  • Page 225 Maintenance and Specifications If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test” condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as described below: •...
  • Page 226 Maintenance and Specifications 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be within the FULL HOT range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range.
  • Page 227 MAX. Do not fill above this line. 4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specification ESA-M6C25–A. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes.
  • Page 228 Maintenance and Specifications If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. This may cause the brakes to fail. CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT (IF EQUIPPED) Check the clutch adjustment.
  • Page 229 Maintenance and Specifications until it is at normal operating temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.
  • Page 230 Maintenance and Specifications You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is above 10°C (50°F). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature (66°C-77°C [150°F-170°F]).
  • Page 231 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 Lubricant Specifications in this chapter.
  • Page 232 Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear...
  • Page 233 Maintenance and Specifications Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
  • Page 234 Maintenance and Specifications SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles). •...
  • Page 235 (e.g., “All Terrain”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford. Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, “Touring”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford.
  • Page 236 Maintenance and Specifications Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may also affect the accuracy of your speedometer.

  • Page 237: Part Numbers

    Maintenance and Specifications • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle. • Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use tire chains on dry roads. • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains.

  • Page 238: Refill Capacities

    Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Application Name Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Engine oil Motorcraft 3.8L OHV V6 (includes SAE 5W-20 engine filter change) Premium Synthetic 4.6L SOHC Blend Motor V8 engine...
  • Page 239 Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Ford Part Application Name Rear axle Motorcraft 7 .5 inch axle 1.5L (3.25 lubricant SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft 8.8 inch axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Fuel tank Transmission Automatic Motorcraft fluid MERCON V with 3.8L...

  • Page 240: Lubricant Specifications

    Maintenance and Specifications meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V.
  • Page 241 Maintenance and Specifications Item Ford part Ford part name number Engine coolant Motorcraft VC-4–A (US) Premium or CXC-10 Engine Coolant (Canada) (green-colored) Motorcraft VC-7–A Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow- colored) Engine oil Motorcraft SAE XO-5W20-QSP 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Lock cylinders...
  • Page 242 C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water. Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used.

  • Page 243: Certification Label

    Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A. Traffic Safety DATE: XXXXX FRONT GAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX Administration REAR GAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL Regulations require MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PRE-...
  • Page 244 Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.) Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the...

  • Page 245: Accessories

    Accessories 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;...
  • Page 246 Accessories Dash trim Electrochromic mirror with compass Electrochromic mirror with compass and temperature display Engine block heaters Remote keyless entry system Remote start system Travel equipment Auto headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL) Daytime running lights (DRL) First aid kit Fog lights Highway safety kit Removable luggage rack...
  • Page 247 • Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that may result from the use of such equipment.

  • Page 248: Index

    Index Auxiliary power point ... 78 ABS (see Brakes) ... 140 Axle Air bag supplemental lubricant restraint specifications ... 240, 242 system ... 114–115 refill capacities ... 238 and child safety traction lok ... 144 seats ... 116 description ... 115 disposal ...
  • Page 249 (see Speed control) .. 80 Cleaning your vehicle engine Customer compartment ... 188 Assistance ... 157 instrument panel .. 190 Ford accessories interior ... 191 for your vehicle ... 192 plastic parts ... 190 Ford Extended washing ... 187 Service Plan ... 178 waxing ...
  • Page 250 Index checking and adding ... 199 dipstick ... 199 Daytime running lamps filter, (see Lamps) ... 67 specifications ... 202, 237 Defrost recommendations ... 202 rear window ... 66 refill capacities ... 238 Dipstick specifications ... 240, 242 automatic Exhaust fumes ... 137 transmission fluid ...
  • Page 251 running out fuel ... 218 Hazard flashers ... 158 safety information Head restraints ... 99 relating to automotive fuels ... 214 Headlamps ... 67 Fuses ... 160 aiming ... 68–69 bulb specifications .. 71 daytime running lights ... 67 Gas cap flash to pass ...
  • Page 252 Index Jump-starting your high beam ... 10 vehicle ... 170 low fuel ... 13 overdrive off ... 13 safety belt ... 10 service engine soon ... 11 Keys ... 95–97 traction control key in ignition active ... 13 chime ... 14 turn signal positions of the indicator ...
  • Page 253 Odometer ... 17 locking/unlocking doors ... 89, 92 Oil (see opening the trunk ... 93 Engine oil) ... 199 panic alarm ... 92 Overdrive ... 84, 146 replacement/additional transmitters ... 94 replacing the batteries ... 93 Panic alarm feature, remote entry Roadside system ...
  • Page 254 Index Servicing your Traction-lok rear vehicle ... 194 axle ... 144 Spare tire Transmission (see Changing automatic the Tire) ... 165 operation ... 144 fluid, checking Spark plugs, and adding specifications ... 237, 242 (automatic) ... 228 Specification chart, fluid, checking lubricants ...
  • Page 255 Windows checking and power ... 78 cleaning ... 76 operation ... 76 Windshield washer replacing wiper fluid and wipers blades ... 77 checking and adding fluid ... 199 Wrecker towing ... 175 Index...

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