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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 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster Lights Headlamps Turn signal control...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting...
  • Page 3 Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com •...
  • Page 5 (kilometers) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 6 • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,...
  • Page 7 By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 8 Brake Fluid - Anti-Lock Brake System Non-Petroleum Based Traction Control AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe Windshield Rear Window Defrost/Demist Defrost/Demist 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 9 Battery Acid or Sparks Explosive Gas Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Power Steering Fluid Level Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Jack Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 10: Instrument Cluster

    On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 11 Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 12 It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Control event, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Air suspension (if equipped): • Standard instrument cluster SUSP 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 13 If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 14 (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 15: Gauges

    Instrument Cluster GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. • Standard instrument cluster 60 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 km/h 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 16 What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 17 Metric to English. Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. • Standard instrument cluster 60 70 To reset, depress the control. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 km/h 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 18 Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 19 If less than four gallons is added, the gauge will take between five and ten minutes to update. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 20: Entertainment Systems

    4. Balance: Allows you to shift speaker sound between the right and left speakers. Press BAL then press SEL to shift sound to the left or right 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 21 CD modes. In the tape mode, tape direction automatically reverses when the end of the tape is reached. In CD mode, FF advances the CD within the current track. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 22 CD mode to return to radio mode. Press CD to enter CD mode and to play a CD already in the system. 15. Mute mode: Press to mute the playing media. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 23: Am/Fm Stereo With Cd

    AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED) 14 15 16 17 18 VOL - PUSH ON BASS TREB FADE DISC SEEK COMP TUNE SHUFFLE 1. Balance: Press to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 24 CD: Press and hold until desired point of a selection is reached. 11. Tune: In radio mode, press to move up or down the frequency band in individual increments. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 25 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. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed.

  • Page 26: Am/Fm Stereo Cassette

    TREB Treble: Press TREB and then press BASS SEL to increase/decrease the amount of treble output. TREB 2. Select: Use to make bass, treble, balance and fade adjustments. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 27 To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set memory stations, press the control again. 7. Scan: Press to hear a brief SCAN sampling of radio stations or tape selections. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 28 15. AM/FM: Press to select from the AM/FM frequency bands. 16. Tune: Press to manually move TUNE or down the frequency band. 17. Mute: Press to mute the playing media. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 29: Cd Changer

    Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine while pressing on the lever. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 30 • Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed. CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE • Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 31 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 32: Climate Controls

    • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 33: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

    The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature. The fan speed will remain automatic unless the thumbwheel is turned. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 34 MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 35: Rear Window Defroster

    This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 36: Lights

    Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the key must be in the ON position, • the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 37 The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate the domelamp. • In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 38 4. On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light. The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference line, if not, the beam will need to be adjusted. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 39: Turn Signal Control

    Cornering lamps When the turn signal is used and the headlamps are on, the cornering lamps will light either the right or left side depending on the direction of the turn. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 40: Bulb Replacement

    Function Trade Number Headlamp 9007 Park, turn and sidemarker lamp (front) 3157 AK (amber) Cornering lamp (front) 3156K 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 41 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position, then open the hood 2. Remove the three pin type retainers and the radiator sight shield. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Remove the headlamp retainer bolts and the headlamp assembly. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 42 Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn the headlamps on with the bulb removed. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 43 3. Remove three nut and washer assemblies and the lamp assembly from the vehicle. 4. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 44 2. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 3. Install the bulb socket in trunk lid by turning clockwise. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 45 3. Carefully pull the bulb socket out of the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 46: Driver Controls

    Changing the wiper blades To make changing the wiper blades easy, turn the ignition to ACC, then turn the wipers on. When the wipers reach the vertical position, turn the ignition to LOCK. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 47: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 48 4. Press the MODE control until the desired zone number appears. The display will flash and then return to normal operation. The zone is now updated. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 49 Refer to “Calibration mode” in this section for more details. 4. The overhead console displays the compass heading in one of eight directions: NORTH, NORTHEAST, EAST, SOUTHEAST, SOUTH, SOUTHWEST, WEST, and NORTHWEST. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 50 Note: If power is interrupted during the zone setting process, the compass resets to the same zone it was set to before the zone change process was started. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 51 Note: If power is interrupted during the calibration process, the compass resets to the original calibration data from before the calibration process started. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 52 Hold down the original transmitter’s button so the overhead console can learn the transmitter’s frequency and data stream. 5. Training will be complete in 100 seconds or less. CHANNEL X TRAINED will be displayed when training is complete. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 53 HomeLink signal and activate when the HomeLink button is pressed. The remaining two buttons may now be programmed if this has not previously been done. Refer to the “Train mode” in this section. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 54 2. CLEARING CHANNELS will be displayed when the channel codes are being erased. 3. CHANNELS CLEARED will be displayed when the erase operation is complete. 4. Release buttons 1 and 3. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 55 The auxiliary power point for five passenger vehicles is located in the floor console storage bin. For six passenger vehicles, the auxiliary power point is located under the cup holder and ashtray drawer in the center stack. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 56: Power Windows

    Press completely down on the bottom part of the rocker switch and release quickly. Press the top part of the rocker switch to stop. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 57: Mirrors

    Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 58 • Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the left side of the control to adjust the pedals away from you. The adjustment allows for approximately 65 mm (2.5 inches) of maximum travel. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 59: Speed Control

    • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 60 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACCEL control. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 61 • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’s previously set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 62 • For one-touch operation, press the control rearward and release; this will fully open the moon roof. • To stop one-touch operation at the desired position, press the control in any direction and release. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 63 HomeLink . It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 64 “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit). 7. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 65 HomeLink . The red indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with step 4 in the “Programming” section. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 66 2. The red indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow step 2 in the “Programming” section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 67: Message Center

    • TRIP A or TRIP B • AVG SPEED Press this control to switch the electronic instrument cluster display RESET SELECT and the message center display from metric to English units. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 68 The DTE function will flash for 5 seconds and sound a tone for 1 second when you have approximately: • 80 km (50 miles) left before you run out of fuel • 40 km (25 miles) • 16 km (10 miles) 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 69 • rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallons) Press the RESET control while AVG ECON is displayed to reset the RESET SELECT function. The average displayed is the average since the last reset. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 70 The remote trunk release control is located on the driver’s door trim panel and can be operated at any time. You can render the switch inoperable by locking the button with your master key. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 71 Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 72: Locks And Security

    • Pressing the manual lock button on the door. • Operating the remote entry transmitter (if equipped). • Operating the keyless entry keypad (if equipped). • Operating the driver’s door with a key. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 73 The “T” shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 74: Anti-Theft System

    RUN, with the transmission not in either P (Park) or N (Neutral). If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 75 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to ON. The door locks will cycle lock/unlock. 6. With the ignition still in the ON position, press the unlock control twice. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 76 P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is in either the ACC or ON position. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 77 5. Snap the two halves back together. Note: 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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 78 • when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the panic alarm, or • when the driver door is unlocked using the key in the driver door key cylinder. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 79 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to ON. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 80 To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. Note: The keypad will illuminate when pressed. 2. Within five seconds press 1 • 2 on the keypad to enter the programming mode. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 81 To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle: 1. Enter the factory-set code. 2. Press and release 1 • 2 within 5 seconds of step 1. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 82 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 the dash panel.
  • Page 83 OFF position 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 Mercury coded key. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 84 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least one second but no more than ten seconds). 4. Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and remove the second coded key from the ignition. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 85 You may repeat Steps 1 through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the new spare key(s) programmed. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 86: Seating And Safety Restraints

    Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 87 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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 88 When activated, they will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 89 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. Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 90: Safety Restraints

    The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 91 Refer to Air bag supplemental restraints section in this chapter. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 92 Personal Safety System is not required. The Restraints control module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 93 Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 94 (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 95 In this mode, the shoulder belt is pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 96 • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 97 Seating and Safety Restraints How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still working properly. Safety...
  • Page 98 Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 99 5 minutes or until safety belt is buckled. The driver’s safety belt is The BeltMinder feature will not buckled while the safety belt activate. indicator light is illuminated and the safety belt warning chime is sounding... 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 100 “Belts wrinkle my clothes” Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 101 • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is in the OFF position • All vehicle doors are closed • The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 102 9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 103 (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.

  • Page 104: Air Bags

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 105 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position.
  • Page 106 Driver and passenger airbags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 107 Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 108 Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 109 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, 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 should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided.
  • Page 110 A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will either flash or stay lit. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 111: Child Restraints

    If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 112 To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably.
  • Page 113 If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 114 • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 115 36 kg (80 pounds) using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH and tether anchors.
  • Page 116 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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 117 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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 118 Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 119 7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 120 Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 121 The guides hold the seat trim away to expose the anchor and make it easier to attach some child seats. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 122 Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 123: Driving

    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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 124 Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 125 Driving 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. 5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 126 -10°F (-23°C) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. The heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 127: Brakes

    Refer to Brake system warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake BRAKE system warning light. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 128 ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 129 Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 130: Traction Control

    This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting. The rear wheels “search” for optimum traction several times a second and adjustments are made accordingly. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 131 To prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 132: Air Suspension

    AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance during: • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking • Accelerations 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 133: Transmission Operation

    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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 134 Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 135 The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster. • Standard instrument cluster 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 136 • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 137 Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Have the fluid checked and, if water is found, replace the fluid. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 138: Vehicle Loading

    Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 139 GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 140: Trailer Towing

    2,000 miles (3,200 km). Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine, transmission, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after towing. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 141 Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 142 P (Park). • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 143: Recreational Towing

    • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km) If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) must be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.

  • Page 144: Roadside Emergencies

    Roadside Emergencies Roadside Emergencies GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: •...

  • Page 145: Hazard Flasher Switch

    Roadside Emergencies Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.

  • Page 146: Fuses And Relays

    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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 147 The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 148 Lighting Control Module (LCM), A/C clutch, Analog cluster Driver’s Door Module (DDM), Premium radio Powertrain Control Module (PCM) power relay, Coil-on plugs, Radio noise capacitor, Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transmission range sensor 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 149 DDM — Not used LCM for park lamps and interior illumination, Autolamp/Sunload sensor Speed control servo, Multi-function switch for hazard lamps, Brake on/off switch, Feed for IP fuse 19 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 150 Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 151 Alternator 25A* Moonroof 20A* Driver’s Door Module (DDM) – Not used — Not used 20A* Daytime running lamps — Not used — Not used — Not used — Not used 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 152 Ignition switch feed to IP fuses 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22 and 28 50A** Feeds IP fuses 3, 5, 21, 23, 25, 27 30A** VAP Steering, Air suspension compressor, Instrument cluster 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 153: Changing Tires

    If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 154 If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 155 Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
  • Page 156 • A — behind the mini spare tire or • B — behind the full size spare tire On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 157 (C) near the tire you are changing, then place the jack (D) under the frame (A) of the vehicle aligning it with the mark (B - circle). 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 158 10. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 159: Jump Starting

    20 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel.
  • Page 160 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 161 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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 162 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 163 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. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’s battery. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 164 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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 165: 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. Before your vehicle can be towed, the air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be turned to the OFF position (if equipped).

  • Page 166: Customer Assistance

    Center at the number below. Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you.
  • Page 167 If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.). 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.
  • Page 168 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. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com.
  • Page 169 What kinds of cases does the Board review? Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance concerns as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are eligible for review, except those involving: •...
  • Page 170 • The name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle. • A brief description of your unresolved concern. • A brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor Company. • The names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the dealership(s).
  • Page 171 After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board’s decision. The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford (and, in some cases, on the dealer) but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law.
  • Page 172 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...
  • Page 173 Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufacturer...

  • Page 174: 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 175: Cleaning

    Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) to your dealer to ensure you get the correct color. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 176 • 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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 177 • The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23), available from your dealer. • Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 178 • Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat materials. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 179 If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 180 Cleaning FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle.

  • Page 181: Maintenance And Specifications

    1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 182 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 183: Engine Compartment

    3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Battery 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 184: Engine Oil

    2. Turn the engine off and wait up to 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 185 DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 186 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 187 Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). To protect your engine’s warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.

  • Page 188: Battery

    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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 189 If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 190 • Freeze protection down to -36° C (-34° F). • Boiling protection up to 129° C (265° F). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 191 When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 192 • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7–A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7–B (CA and OR only), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
  • Page 193 Recycled engine coolant 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.
  • Page 194 Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 195 Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine. When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However: • The engine power will be limited. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 196: Fuel Information

    Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 197 Breathing gasoline vapors, or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive individuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel is 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 198 “Check Fuel Cap” illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position 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 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 199 The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap.
  • Page 200 Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. 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 201 For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling, an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 202 Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 203 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 204 Guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
  • Page 205 These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 206 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C). 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 207 (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 208 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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 209 Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 250 ml (1/2 pint) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 210: Air Filter(S)

    6. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 7. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 211 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear...

  • Page 212: Tire Information

    • Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tires load carrying capability. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 213 Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 214 106 mph (171 km/h) 112 mph (180 km/h) 118 mph (190 km/h) 124 mph (200 km/h) 130 mph (210 km/h) 149 mph (240 km/h) 168 mph (270 km/h) 186 mph (299 km/h) 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 215 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. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 216 4. Maximum Load Single lbs. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; a single is defined as when two tires (total) are put on the rear axle. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 217 You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge.
  • Page 218 Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge. 4. Replace the valve cap. 5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 219 Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles, and those with an independent rear suspension require alignment of all four wheels.
  • Page 220 Maintenance and Specifications • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 221 Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation.
  • Page 222 Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
  • Page 223 • 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. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 224: Part Numbers

    Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used.

  • Page 225: Refill Capacities

    Fill to line on reservoir Concentrate Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.

  • Page 226: Lubricant Specifications

    14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C153–H and the API Certification mark.
  • Page 227 Premuim Windshield Washer Concentrate Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
  • Page 228 Maintenance and Specifications Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle.
  • Page 229 Maintenance and Specifications 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 230: Certification Label

    Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A. Administration Regulations require DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXXXXXXXXX that a Certification label be affixed FRONT GAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX REAR GAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX to a vehicle and prescribe where the THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL Certification label may be located.
  • Page 231 Manual 5–speed (AKK)) Manual 5–speed overdrive (Close ratio) Manual 5–speed overdrive (Dana ZF) Manual 6–speed ZF Automatic transmission Automatic 4–speed overdrive (CD4E) Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R70W) Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R44E) 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 232 4–speed overdrive (AX4S) 4–speed overdrive (4F20E) 4–speed overdrive (4F50N) 4–speed overdrive (CD4E) Rear wheel drive manual transaxle 5–speed (Mazda M5) Rear wheel drive automatic transmission 4–speed overdrive (4R70W) 5–speed overdrive (5R55N) 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 233: Accessories

    MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Mercury accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized 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.
  • Page 234 • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use. 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)

  • Page 235: Index

    Index Index acid, treating emergencies ..188 jumping a disabled battery ..159 ABS (see Brakes) .....128 maintenance-free ....188 replacement, specifications ...224 Air bag supplemental servicing ........188 restraint system ....104, 108 and child safety seats ....106 BeltMinder ........99 description ......104, 108 Brakes ........127–128 disposal ........111 anti-lock ........128 driver air bag ....106, 109...
  • Page 236 Customer Assistance ....144 fail-safe coolant ......195 Ford accessories for your idle speed control ....188 vehicle ........180 lubrication Ford Extended Service Plan .168 specifications ....226, 228 Getting assistance refill capacities ......225 outside the U.S. and Canada .172 service points ......183 Getting roadside assistance ...144 starting after a collision ..145...
  • Page 237 Index recommendations ....187 refill capacities ......225 specifications ....226, 228 Hazard flashers ......145 Exhaust fumes ......127 Head restraints ......86 Headlamps ........36 aiming ........38 autolamp system .......36 Fail safe cooling ......195 bulb specifications ....40 Floor mats ........71 daytime running lights .....36 flash to pass ......37 Fluid capacities ......225 high beam .........37 Fuel ..........196...
  • Page 238 Index positioning .......153 reset button ......67 storage ........153 select button ......68 Jump-starting your vehicle ..159 Mirrors .........47 automatic dimming rearview mirror ........58 fold away ........58 Keyless entry system ....80 heated ........57 autolock ........79 side view mirrors (power) ..57 keypad ........80 Moon roof ........62 programming entry code ..80 Motorcraft parts ....201, 224...
  • Page 239 Index Rear window defroster ....35 Spark plugs, specifications .....224, 228 Relays ........146, 153 Specification chart, Remote entry system ...74, 76 lubricants ......226, 228 illuminated entry ......78 locking/unlocking doors ...75 Speed control ......59 opening the trunk .....76 Starting your vehicle ..123–124, panic alarm .......76 replacement/additional jump starting ......159...
  • Page 240 Index brake-shift interlock (BSI) ..133 Ventilating your vehicle ...127 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ......207 fluid, refill capacities ....225 lubricant specifications ..226, 228 Warning lights (see Lights) ..10 Trunk ...........73 Washer fluid ......184 remote release ....70, 76 Water, Driving through .....137 Turn signal ........39 Windows power .........56...

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