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Dynex DX-CRMN1 Computer Hardware User Manual

1. 36 Controls and features selected will be lit while the controls which have no function for that mode will be turned off Volume power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off VOL PUSH ON A Turn the control to raise or lower volume K za VOL PUSH ON If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on Speed sensitive volume if equipped With this feature radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3 Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting With the radio on press and hold the volume control for five seconds until the display reads SPEED VoL VOL then press PUSH ON A 37 Controls and features e A to increase volume compensation A e v to decrease or shut off the SEL volume compensation AM FM select The AM FM select control works in radio tape and CD modes Cif equipped AM FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands Press the control to switch between AM FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations AM FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play AM FM sele
2. 200 lubricant specifications 203 206 Transmission control indicator light 0 0 0 0 12 Trip Odometer cceeeeeeeeeeeees 16 PUNT SIGNAL s icrcpacsyestassecceaviees 13 59 Vehicle dimensions 00 06 206 Vehicle Identification Number VIN densasctpseccasscssens rede 209 Vehicle loading e scciisissazeiorsscvse 118 Ventilating your vehicle 108 Warning Chimes 0 13 14 Warning lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid ecco 157 Water Driving through 126 Windows POWEP dices cccncasiasides icin dtancrsereies 65 Index Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid 157 checking and cleaning 173 OPELALON aarian Are eee 63 replacing wiper blades 174 Wrecker towing seisce 149 227 228 229 230 Filling station information Required fuel Unleaded fuel only 87 octane Fuel tank capacity Refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications chapter Engine oil capacity gasoline engine 5 7L 6 0 quarts Use Motorcraft includes filter change SAE 5W 30 Super Premium Motor Oil Ford specification WSS M2C153 G Engine oil capacity diesel engine Refer to the 7 3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement driver s door panel the instrument panel Coolant capacity gasoline engine Refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications ch
3. 2 Reconnect the primary battery ground cable Diesel engines Disconnect Maintenance and care Secondary positive cable remains energized after disconnection make sure the tool does not contact any ground surface 171 Maintenance and care 1 Disconnect the secondary positive cable from the primary battery terminal 2 Wrap the secondary positive cable with a non conductive material to insulate 3 Disconnect the primary battery ground cable 4 Disconnect the primary battery positive cable Connect Secondary positive cable remains energized after disconnection make sure the tool does not contact any ground surface 172 Maintenance and care 1 Reconnect the primary battery positive cable 2 Reconnect the primary battery ground cable 3 Unwrap the secondary positive cable and reconnect to the primary battery terminal WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less effective Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent Rinse thoroughly with clean water To avoid damaging the blades do not use fuel kerosene paint thinner or other solvents
4. 173 Maintenance and care 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 toward the windshield to remove it from the arm 3 Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tires that have a rating on them called Tire Quality Grades The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example e Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars They do not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 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 174 Maintenance and care Treadwe
5. 4 2L V6 4 6L V8 5 4L V8 6 8L V10 Conoonen eagion engine engina_lengine Air filter FA 1634 FA 1634 FA 1634 FA 1634 ioe fe ee Battery BXT 59 BXT 59 BXT 59 BXT 65 650 faa Pe Ee Battery BXT 65 750 BXT 65 750 BXT 65 750 BXT 65 750 om ew ees Gutta Refer to the 7 3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement for Motorcraft diesel engine service part numbers Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information VECI decal for spark plug gap information Tf a spark plug is removed for inspection it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder Cylinders No 1 2 and 3 have a EG suffix Cylinders No 4 5 and 6 have a E suffix If a spark plug needs to be replaced use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter EE as shown on the engine decal TE a spark plug is removed for inspection it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder Cylinders No 1 2 3 and 4 have a PG suffix Cylinders No 5 6 7 and 8 have a P suffix If a spark plug needs to be replaced use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal 199 Capacities and specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Application Capacity Name Brake fluid High Fill to line on Performance reservoir DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Engine 5 7L oil gasoline 5W 30 Super 6 0 quarts engine includes Premium Motor filter change Oil Engin
6. 4 990 11 000 1 090 2 400 5 52 60 5 897 13 000 1 542 3 400 5 52 60 E 350 Stripped Chassis dual rear wheel 5 897 13 000 1361 3 000 5 52 60 a Maximum trailer weight for all cutaway E 350 and E 450 vehicles must be calculated by subtracting the weight of the vehicle including incomplete vehicle weight and payload which includes second unit body weight cargo and passengers from the GCW Otherwise maximum trailer weight is 4 536 kg 10 000 lbs b Maximum loaded trailer weight of 4 717 kg 10 400 Ibs on 7 3L E350 cutaways single rear wheel applicable to fifth wheel trailer usage only Otherwise maximum trailer weight is 4 536 kg 10 000 Ibs For high altitude operation reduce GCWR by 2 per 300 meters 1 000 ft elevation To determine the maximum trailer weight designed for you particular vehicle as equipped follow the section Calculating the load your vehicle can tow carry earlier in this chapter 122 Driving Your vehicle s load capacity is designated by weight not by volume so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle Distribute the load so that only 10 to 15 of the total is on the tongue Tie down the load so that it does not shift and change the weight on the hitch Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle s engine transmission axle brakes tires and suspension Inspect these components carefully after any towing operation Do
7. Press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock all doors Locking the doors amp Press this control to lock all doors To confirm all doors are closed and locked press the control a second time within three seconds The doors will lock again the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash Sounding a panic alarm a Press this control to activate the alarm To deactivate the alarm press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 68 Controls and features Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by one coin type three volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters 33 feet away from your vehicle A decrease in operating range can be caused by e weather conditions e nearby radio towers e structures around the vehicle e other vehicles parked next to the vehicle To replace the battery 1 Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring
8. Automatic Motorcraft XT 5 QM MERCON V tranmission MERCON V AR70W t ATF Disc brake Silicone Brake D7AZ 19A331 A ESE M1C171 A caliper rails Caliper Grease Motorcraft and Dielectric WA 10 Compound Parking brake Motorcraft XT 2 QDX MERCON assembly MERCON E Super Duty Automatic Transmission Fluid Ford Motorcraft SAE F1TZ 19580 B WSL M2C192 A conventional and 75W 140 High Traction Lok _ Performance axles E 150 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant 204 Capacities and specifications Item Ford part Ford part Ford name number specification Dana Motorcraft SAE XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A conventional and 80W 90 Traction Lok Premium Rear axles Axle Lubricant E 250 350 450 Windshield Ultra clear C9AZ 19550 AC ESR M17P5 A washer fluid Windshield Washer Concentrate 1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service interval Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage such as MERCON and MERCON V These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON type fluid However these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that require the MERCON V type fluid MERCON and MER
9. Controls and features Automatic Music Search The Automatic Music Search feature allows you to quickly locate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to the next selection To activate the feature momentarily depress the TAPE AMS button Then press either REW for the beginning of the current selection or FF to advance to the next selection The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMS circuit senses a blank section on the tape In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature the tape MUST have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs Rewind The rewind control works in tape mode To rewind in tape mode press the REW control Fast forward The fast forward control works in tape mode e In the tape mode tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached Tape direction select Press SIDE and 1 2 at the same time to play the alternate side of a tape Eject function Press the control to stop and eject a tape EJ 34 Controls and features Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction operates Y only in tape mode Dolby noise gt reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback Press the BO control to activate and deactivate Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo
10. Customer assistance Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Engine block heaters Tire step Travel equipment Console Engine cover Daytime running lights Heavy duty battery Inside mirror electrochromic with compass with and without temperature display Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Running boards Soft luggage cover Speed control Trailer hitch Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti theft locks Carpet floor mats Cleaners waxes and polishes Flat splash guards Front end covers full Hood deflectors Lubricants and oils Side window air deflectors Step bumpers Touch up paint 219 Customer assistance For maximum vehicle performance keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle e When adding accessories equipment passengers and luggage to your vehicle do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label Consult your dealer for specific weight information The Federal Communications Commission FCC and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission CRTC regulate the use of mobile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with
11. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART 2 Place the positive side of new battery UP Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit 3 Snap the two halves back together 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 69 Controls and features Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle s transmitters to your dealer if service is required If you purchase additional transmitters up to four may be programmed into memory perform the following procedure To reprogram the transmitters yourself place the key in the ignition and turn from OFF to ON eight times in rapid succession within 10 seconds ending in the ON position After doors lock unlock press any control on all transmitters up to four With each control press of the transmitters the door should cycle lock unlock to confirm programming When completed turn the ignition to OFF The door locks should cycle Cock unlock one last time to confirm completion of programming All transmitters must be programmed at the same time Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door s or sound the personal alarm The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the RUN or ACC position The dome lamp con
12. This feature allows your audio system to receive station identification or program type from RDS equipped FM radio stations RDS The Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC recommend FM radio broadcasters to use RDS technology to transmit information FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired Press and hold the control for five seconds to turn the feature on or off Press the control to scroll through the following selections Traffic e Press the RDS control until TRAFFIC is displayed RDS NY Use the SEL control to select ON or OFF With the feature on use A the SEEK or SCAN control to SEL find a radio station broadcasting a traffic report if it is broadcasting y RDS data Traffic information is not available in most U S markets Program type e Press the RDS control until the FIND program type is displayed RDS e Use the SEL control to select the program type With the feature A on use the SEEK or SCAN SEL control to find the desired program type from the following y selections 44 Controls and features e Classic e Country e Info e Jazz e Oldies e R amp B e Religious e Rock e Soft e Top 40 Show e With RDS activated press the RDS control until SHOW is RDS displayed Use the SEL cont
13. engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator dipstick 4 Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated 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 Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification trademark lt a Motorcraft SAE 5W 30 MOTOR OIL QUART 0 946L Use SAE 5W 30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute API Motor oil displaying the API certification trademark will meet all requirements for your vehicle s engine Ford oil specification is WSS M2C153 G Do not use supplemental engine oil additives oil treatments or engine treatments They are unnecessary and could under certain conditions lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty 154 Maintenance and care Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life If a replacement oil filter is us
14. 10 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions For additional important safety information on the proper use of seatbelts child seats and infant seats please read the entire Seating and safety restraints chapter in this owner s guide 102 Seating and safety restraints Rear seating positions Attachment holes have been provided in your vehicle to attach anchor hardware if desired Tether anchor hardware kits Part No 613D74 including instructions may be obtained at no charge from any Ford dealer e Second row bucket seats at rear of lower seat frame E E G e 3 passenger bench seat on rear rail of seat cushion frame E E 103 Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system This system meets all Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting Only use 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 Do not park idle or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry grou
15. 3 in excluding mirrors 4 Wheelbase 3 505 mm 138 in 5 Overall length Regular van 5 379 7 mm 211 8 in Supervan 5 892 8 mm 232 0 in 206 Capacities and specifications 207 Capacities and specifications Cutaway commercial stripped chassis models E 350 E Super Duty 1 Overall Refer to Body Builder for specifications height 2 Track front rear 3 Overall Refer to Body Builder for specifications width excluding mirrors 4 Wheelbase 138 in 4 013 mm 158 in 4 470 mm 176 in 5 Overall Refer to Body Builder for specifications length 208 Capacities and specifications VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Complete Ford built vehicles The vehicle identification number is attached to your vehicle in the following places e On the metal tag attached to the top of the instrument panel on the driver s side e On the certification label This label is required by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is made of special material If it is tampered with it will be destroyed or a destruction pattern will appear Incomplete vehicles On completed derivations of incomplete vehicles the certification label is affixed at a location determined by a subsequent stage manufacturer of the completed vehicle In these cases the completed vehicle is manufactured in two or more stages by two or more separate m
16. 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables Ensure that vent caps are tight and level 144 Roadside emergencies 5 Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical surges Turn all other accessories off 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 145 Roadside emergencies 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery 4 Make the final connection of the negative cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle s engine away from the battery and the carburetor fuel injection system Do not use fuel lines engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts 146 Roadside emergencies Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased
17. A C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A C on put the vehicle in D Drive and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 7 Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km 10 miles or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed the clock must be reset once the battery is reconnected Always dispose of automotive P batteries in a responsible manner s S Follow your local authorized Red G standards for disposal Call your t local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries RECYCLE 169 Maintenance and care Disconnecting dual batteries if equipped The primary battery is located under the hood The auxiliary battery is located on the passenger side frame rail Gasoline engines Disconnect 1 Disconnect the primary battery ground cable 170 2 Disconnect the auxiliary battery frame ground e Remove the ground bolt e Pull the cable away from the frame and make sure that the cable does not contact the frame Connect 1 Reconnect the auxiliary battery frame ground
18. FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are not properly installed When operated such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall In addition such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle Citizens band CB transceivers garage door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle s operation Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that may result from the use of such equipment 220 Customer assistance ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio Make checks payable to HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 For a free publication catalog order toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 a m 6 00 p m EST for credit card holders only 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 221 Reporting safety defects REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS U S ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you s
19. License plate lamp l e e l Stop tail turn side marker lamp 3357K High mount brakelamp 2 2 Cargo lamp i ae Dome lamp standard 1 2 To replace all instrument panel lights see your dealer AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by a qualified service technician CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list of Ford approved cleaners polishes and waxes 193 Maintenance and care Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water Never use strong detergents or soap If your vehicle is particularly dirty use a quality car wash detergent Always use a clean sponge washing glove or similar device and plenty of water for best results To avoid spots avoid washing when the hood is still warm immediately after or during exposure to strong sunlight During winter months it is especially important to wash the vehicle on a regular basis Large quantities of dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and also cause damage to the vehicle Any gasoline spilled on the vehicle or deposits such as bird droppings should be washed and sponged off as soon as possible Deposits not removed promptly can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas
20. MARKET OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 If you are in another foreign country contact the nearest Ford dealership If the dealership employees cannot help you they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U S or Canada register your vehicle identification number VIN and new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations FORD CAR CARE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from your dealer to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle Each product is made from high quality materials and that meet or exceed Ford s rigid specifications For best results use the following or products of equivalent quality Ford Custom Clearcoat Polish Ford Custom Silicone Gloss Polish Ford Custom Vinyl Protectant not available in Canada Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner Canada only 217 Customer assistance Ford Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner not available in Canada Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner Canada only Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover not available in Canada Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner Canad
21. MIX recycled coolant and conventional coolant together in your vehicle Mixing of engine coolants may harm your engine s cooling system e The use of an improper coolant may harm engine and cooling system components and may void the warranty of your vehicle s engine cooling system If you are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle requires contact your local dealer Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid reservoir If engine coolant is sprayed onto the windshield it could make it difficult to see through the windshield When the engine is cool add a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until the coolant is at the cold fill level or within the cold fill range as listed in the engine coolant reservoir depending upon application e NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60 e NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40 e Engine coolant concentrations above 60 or below 40 will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Plain water may be added in an emergency but you must replace it with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible Check the coolant level in the reservoir before you drive your vehicle the next few times with the engine cool If necessary add a 50 50 160 Maintenance and care mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to
22. RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag and sensor systems In the event of a collision this module may save information related to the collision including information about the air bag system and impact severity This information will assist Ford in the servicing of your vehicle and may help Ford better understand real world collisions and further improve the safety of future vehicles Important supplemental restraint system SRS precautions The supplemental restraint system N is designed to work with the safety E belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module aS All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided 88 Seating and safety restraints Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints 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 Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious ar
23. a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow The maximum trailer weight rating is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine transmission combination any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle e Maximum Trailer Weight Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle including passengers 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 118 Driving e Trailer Weight Range Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limitations Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations The Certification Label found on the inside pillar of the driver s door lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations Before adding any additional equipment refer to these limitations If you are adding weight to the front of your vehicle potentially including weight added to the cab the weight added should not exceed the front axle
24. and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy Habits Smooth moderate operation can yield up to 10 savings in fuel Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy Idling for long periods of time greater than one minute may waste fuel Anticipate stopping slowing down may eliminate the need to stop Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at 88 km h 55 mph uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 105 km h 65 mph Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy 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 Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and minimize stop and go driving Maintenance Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy Use recommended engine oil Refer to Lubricant Specifications Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items Follow the
25. been playing for three seconds or more and you press lt lt the CD changer will replay that selection from the beginning e Press p to seek forward to the next track of the current disc After the last track has been completed the first track of the current disc will automatically replay Scan function The scan function works in radio tape or CD mode if equipped 39 Controls and features Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan mode Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape The tape scans in a forward direction At the end of the tape s first side direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape To stop on a particular selection press the control again Scan function in CD mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD The CD scans in a forward direction wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD To stop on a particular selection press the control again 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 Select the frequency band with the AM FM select contr
26. before entering a car wash If you have wax applied to the vehicle at a commercial car wash it is recommended that you clean the wiper blades and windshield as described in Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield After washing apply the brakes several times to dry them Waxing your vehicle Waxing your vehicle on a regular basis will reduce minor scratches and paint damage Wax when water stops beading on the surface This could be every three or four months depending on operating conditions Use only carnauba or synthetic based waxes Use a cleaning fluid with a clean cloth to remove any bugs before waxing your vehicle Use tar remover to remove any tar spots Avoid getting wax on the windshield or on any surfaces which appear coarse or bumpy If you have wax applied at a commercial car wash it is recommended that you clean the wiper blades and windshield as described in Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield 194 Maintenance and care Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with the Ultra Touch Prep and Finishing Kit F7AZ 19K507 BA Lacquer Touch up Paint HALBZ 19500 XXXXA or Exterior Acrylic Spray Lacquer HALAZ 19500 XXXXA from the Ford Car Care Chemicals line Please note that the part numbers shown as XXXX above will vary with your vehicle s specific coloring Observe the application instructions on the products Remove particles such as bird droppings tre
27. before the ignition illuminates1 2 minutes and the switch is turned to the ON warning chime sounds 4 8 seconds position The driver s safety belt is The safety belt warning light and buckled while the indicator warning chime turn off light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding The driver s safety belt is The safety belt warning light and buckled before the ignition indicator chime remain off switch is turned to the ON position 83 Seating and safety restraints Belt minder if equipped The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster The driver s safety belt is not The Belt Minder feature is activated buckled approximately 5 the safety belt warning light seconds after the safety belt illuminates and the warning chime warning light has turned off sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until safety belt is buckled The driver s safety belt is The Belt Minder feature will not buckled while the safety belt activate indicator light is illuminated and the safety belt warning chime is sounding The driver s safety belt is The Belt Minder feature will not buckled before the ignition activate switch is
28. display for 10 seconds when the radio is turned on and then revert to clock information Anytime that the media is changed new radio station etc the media information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock In media mode the media information will always be displayed Mute mode Press the control to mute the playing media Press the control again to return to the playing media gt Troubleshooting the CD player if equipped The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes Do not attempt to disassemble the case If sound skips e You may be traveling on a rough road playing badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the player If your changer does not work it may be that e A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc e The disc is inserted with the label surface downward e The disc is dusty or defective e The player s internal temperature is above 60 C 140 F Allow the player to cool down before operating 56 Controls and features e A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is inserted Cleaning compact discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing If necessary clean discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe the center out to the edge Do not use circular motion CD and CD player care e Handle discs by their edges only Never to
29. front wheels are turned e front wheel is against the curb e steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle 105 Starting ENGINE SOON Co Lae a 20 t Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly If a light fails to illuminate have the vehicle serviced e If the driver s safety belt is fastened the A light may not illuminate STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Turn the key to 5 START lt without pressing the accelerator N pedal and release as soon as the 3 4 x engine starts The key will return to 4 ON 2 If the temperature is above 12 C 10 F and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try turn the key to OFF wait 10 seconds and try again 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 Turn the key to START position 4 When the engine starts release the key then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up 5 After idling for a few seconds apply the brake and release the parking brake Using the engine block heater if equipped An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which improves starting warms up the engine faster and allows the heater defroster system t
30. heater only system ccee 18 heating and air conditioning system 20 HOO oeer Mere reer ee 151 ISMON once sheescncascasextaceansncsvoederens 206 positions of the ignition 58 Infant seats see Safety seats 95 Inspection maintenance UMY testing 0 ee eeeeeeeee 187 Instrument panel Cleaning secenci enoia 197 CMIS TET aerea aa OES 10 197 lighting up panel and interior 00 18 location of components 10 Jump starting your vehicle 144 Keys key in ignition chime 14 positions of the ignition 58 Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart 193 cargo lamps serieei 18 daytime running light 17 h a dlanips s ciessseea seeieeeeeeehiaske 17 headlamps flash to pass 18 instrument panel dimming 18 interior lamps cccceeeeeees 65 replacing bulbs 188 190 191 192 Lane change indicator see Turn signal neeese 59 Lights warning and indicator 10 air DAG iss iassdenassdetsaevesscapsahweseessaaes 12 anti lock brakes ABS 10 110 prake ahera O etia 10 charging SysteM seisirereiinssi 12 CHECK COOLAIG sereine 13 engine oil pressure eee 13 ISH BEATIN g cicsscsdeseeoancdesatevasteies 13 safety belt wo ecececeeseeeees 12 service engine SOON n 10 turn signal indicator 13 Logd MitS 35 sedecsaresszstzasceasessesise 118 GAWR siren
31. in vehicles with TWO or MORE people Children and younger brothers sisters imitate behavior they see I have an air bag Air bags offer greater protection when used with safety belts Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers Td rather be thrown Not a good idea people who are ejected are clear 40 times more likely to DIE Safety belts help prevent ejection WE CAN T PICK OUR CRASH 85 Seating and safety restraints Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt Minder chime Sitting on the safety belt will increase risk of injury in an accident To disable one time or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below One time disable Anytime the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle Belt Minder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only Deactivating activating the belt minder feature Read steps 1 9 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation activation programming procedure The Belt Minder feature can be deactivated activated by performing the following procedure Before following the procedure make sure that e the parking brake is set e the gearshift is in P Park automatic transmission e the ignition switch is in the OFF position e all vehicle doors are closed e the driver s safety belt is unbuckled e the parklamps headlamps are in OFF position If vehicle is
32. is turned on e A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision 92 Seating and safety restraints Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles including pretensioners For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles see your local dealership or qualified technician Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children Also see Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System SRS in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U S and Canada If small children ride in your vehicle generally children who are four 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 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
33. load hauling cargo and people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle Calculating the load your vehicle can carry tow 1 Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating GCWR chart to find the maximum GCWR for your type engine and rear axle ratio 2 Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without cargo To obtain correct weights try taking your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks 3 Subtract your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on the following charts This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight on the chart TRAILER TOWING Refer to 7 3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement for diesel engine towing information Your vehicle may tow a class I II or III trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts Trailer Towing Table GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating Trailer Weights Rear Maximum Trailer weight Maximum axle GCWR kg range kg lbs Frontal Area Of ratio lbs 0 Maximum Trailer m ft Regular Van E 150 4 536 10 000 2313 G 100 5 52 60 5 216 11 500 2 993 6 600 5 52 60 5 443 12 000 3 130 6 900 5 52 60 120 Driving Trailer Towing Table GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating Trai
34. not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight could result in engine damage transmission axle damage structural damage loss of control and personal injury Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance Hitches Do not use or install hitches that clamp onto the bumper or to the axle Underbody hitches are acceptable if installed properly Safety chains Always connect the trailer s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle To connect the trailer s safety chains cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners If you use a rental trailer follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you Do not attach safety chains to the bumper Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual automatic or surge type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer s specifications The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations 123 Driving Do not connect a trailer s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle s brake system 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 th
35. on the CD The CD scans in a forward direction wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD To stop on a particular selection press the control again 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 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 i 3 Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected Autoset memory preset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations 50 Controls and features Starting autoset memory preset 1 Select a frequency using the AM FM select controls 2 Press the AUTO control 3 When the first six strong stations are filled the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available These stations are temporarily stored in the memory preset controls until d
36. other throttle conditions do not function normally see your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle familiarize yourself with the following terms e Base Curb Weight Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment fluids lubricants etc It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment e Payload Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo passengers and optional equipment The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight e GVW Gross Vehicle Weight Base curb weight plus payload weight The GVW is not a limit or a specification e GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum total weight of the base vehicle passengers optional equipment and cargo The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver s door pillar e GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating Carrying capacity for each axle system The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver s door pillar e GCW Gross Combined Weight The combined weight of the towing vehicle including passengers and cargo and the trailer e GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating Maximum combined weight of towing vehicle including passengers and cargo and the trailer The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is designed to tow e Maximum Trailer Weight Rating Maximum weight of
37. recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your vehicle Scheduled Maintenance Guide 185 Maintenance and care Conditions e Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed e Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy approximately 0 4 km L 1 mpg is lost for every 180 kg 400 lb of weight carried e Adding certain accessories to your vehicle for example bug deflectors rollbars light bars running boards ski luggage racks may reduce fuel economy Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy e Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 12 16 km 8 10 miles of driving e Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain e Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal e Close windows for high speed driving EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window sticker These numbers represent the Range of L 100 km MPG expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation a
38. reserve capacity FARC Additional frontal weight may be added to the front axle reserve capacity provided you limit your payload in other ways i e restrict the number of passengers or amount of cargo carried You may add equipment throughout your vehicle if the total weight added is equal to or less than the total axle reserve capacity TARC weight You should NEVER exceed the total axle reserve capacity Always ensure that the weight of passengers cargo and equipment being carried is within the weight limitations that have been established for your vehicle including both gross vehicle weight and Front and rear gross axle weight rating limits Under no circumstance should these limitations be exceeded Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and or personal injury Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this owner guide 119 Driving Loaded vehicles with a higher center of gravity may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle Your vehicle has the capability to haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars Depending upon the type and placement of the
39. the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds again 9 After receiving confirmation the deactivation activation procedure is complete Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks wears or cuts replacing if necessary All safety belt assemblies including retractors buckles front seat belt buckle assemblies buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped shoulder belt height adjusters Gf equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat tether bracket assemblies if equipped and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly they do not need to be replaced Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenance and care section 87 Seating and safety restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL
40. to select AM or FM frequency bands Press the control to switch between AM FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations AM FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play AM FM select in CD or CD changer mode if equipped Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD changer mode 47 Controls and features Tune adjust in radio mode e Press lt q to move to the next frequency down the band whether or not a listenable aay station is located there Hold the control to move through the 4 frequencies quickly e Press gt to move to the next frequency up the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold for quick movement Tune adjust for CD changer if equipped e Press lt q to select the previous disc in the CD changer Play will begin on the first track of the 5 disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode Refer to Shuffle JSeature for more information A Hold the control to continue l reversing through the remaining discs e Press p to select the next disc 4 TUNE gt lt 4 TUNE gt _ fie _ Lie in the CD changer Hold the control to fast forward through the remaining discs Seek function The seek function control works in radio tape or CD mode 48 Controls and features Seek function in radio mode e Press lt q to find the next listenable station down the frequency ban
41. turned to the ON position The purpose of the Belt Minder is to remind occasional wearers to wear safety belts all of the time 84 Seating and safety restraints The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts All statistics based on U S data Reasons given Consider Crashes are rare 36 700 crashes occur every day The more we drive the more we are exposed to rare events even for good drivers 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime Tm not going far 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home Belts are Ford designs its safety belts to enhance uncomfortable comfort If you are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Seat belts don t Safety belts when used properly reduce risk work of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts wrinkle my Possibly but a serious crash can do much more clothes than wrinkle your clothes particularly if you are unbelted The people Im with Set the example teen deaths occur 4 times don t wear belts more often
42. vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle If the parking brake is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated the brakes may not be working properly See your dealer or a qualified service technician Driving with a 4 speed automatic transmission Understanding gearshift positions To put your vehicle in gear start the engine depress the brake pedal then move gearshift lever out of P Park Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from P Park to another position If you do not hold the brake pedal down your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone P Park Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P Park Make sure the gearshift lever is securely ee ea l latched in P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning 115 Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift lever is latched in P Park Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move P RN D 1 sae aera Ca gl a
43. wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 160 km 100 miles and again at 800 km 500 miles of new vehicle operation On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 800 km 500 miles of operation after any wheel change or any time the lug nuts are loosened 143 Roadside emergencies Bolt Size Wheel Lug nut Torque E 150 1 2 20 E 250 E 350 and 9 16 18 190 140 E Super Duty Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust Do not use oil or grease on threads Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners 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 Do not push start your vehicle You could damage the catalytic converter Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin eyes and clothing if contacted Do not attempt to push start your vehicle Automatic transmissions do not have push start capability Preparing your vehicle 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts
44. 4 With assistance remove the seat assembly e To remove the 3rd 4th and 5th row seats if equipped repeat steps 2 through 4 To install the seat 1 Position the seat in the vehicle 2 Align front hooks to front strikers prior to lowering the rear hooks and aligning them with the rear strikers 3 Engage the LH RH latch rod hook ends in the front striker locking holes 4 Rotate the LH RH latch handles forward and at the same time slide the seat assembly forward to engage the strikers Continue forward movement until the seat reaches the end of its travel 5 Make sure the safety belt is not twisted then insert the seat belt tongue into detachable anchor until you hear a click and feel the latch engage 2nd row only 75 Seating and safety restraints Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor whether the seat is occupied or empty If not latched the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop Quick release captains chair To remove the seats 1 Disengage the lap shoulder belt from the seat by inserting a key or small screwdriver into the slot in the detachable anchor and lifting upward Stow the tongue end of the detachable anchor 76 Seating and safety restraints 2 Pull the seat latch handle then _ pull the seat toward the right side of V the vehicle to disengage four pins from the floor mount 3 Remove the seat To install the seats Check to see that the seat and s
45. 65 fluid refill capacities 200 fluid specification 0 0 206 Auxiliary power point 24 Axle lubricant specifications 203 206 refill capacities c es 200 traction lOK sorssisorccscrasrssiitesais 113 Battery cccccccssscccssssscessseeeeens 167 acid treating emergencies 167 charging system warning light eeeeeeeeeees 12 disconnecting c eee 170 jumping a disabled battery 144 maintenance free cceeee 167 replacement specifications 199 SETVICING cis setdavsssscyseirtievseatecans 167 Voltage AULE occ 16 Belt minder sarreria 84 Brakes ee ee eee 109 anti lOcK erasi 109 110 Index anti lock brake system ABS warning light 00 eee 10 110 brake warning light 10 fluid checking and adding 156 fluid refill capacities 200 fluid specifications 203 206 lubricant specifications 203 206 shift interlock eee 114 Break in period cccccccsssceeeenees 3 Capacities for refilling fluids 200 Cassette tape player c 36 Child safety restraints 94 child safety belts oo 94 Child safety seats 0 95 in front seat wo ceeeeeeeeees 96 im rear SEAL 20 s cc sessdectadecvevssacndis 96 tether anchorage hardware 99 Cleaning your vehicle 193 engine compartment 195 CENO aa 195 198 exterior lamps eeeeeee 196 instrum
46. CONE V type fluids are not interchangeable DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCONE V Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage MERCON and MERCON V in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may cause transmission damage Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 2 Add 118 ml 4 oz of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ 19B546 A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST M2C118 A for complete refill of Ford Traction Lok rear axles 3 Add 237 ml 6 oz of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ 19B546 A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST M2C118 A for complete refill of Dana Traction Lok rear axles 205 Capacities and specifications ENGINE DATA 4 2L V6 4 6L V8 5 4L V8 6 8L V10 Engine i engine engine engine engine fuel 6 5 4 8 6 5 4 8 7 3 8 4 9 1 3 1 4 mm 1 3 1 4 mm 1 3 1 4 mm 1 3 1 4 mm 0 052 0 052 0 052 0 052 0 056 inch 0 056 inch 0 056 inch 0 056 inch gap Ignition EDIS EDIS Coil on plug Coil on plug system Compression 9 3 1 9 0 1 9 0 1 9 0 1 ratio Refer to the 7 3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement for diesel engine information VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Van wagon models E 150 E 250 E 350 1 Overall height 2 054 8 mm 2 118 4 mm 2 136 1 mm 80 9 in 83 4 in 84 1 in 2 Track front rear 1 762 8 mm 69 4 in 1 701 8 mm 67 0 in Spark plug 3 Overall width 2 014 2 mm 79
47. Contents Before driving Introduction 2 Instrumentation 8 Controls and features 17 Seating and safety restraints 71 Starting and driving Starting 104 Driving 109 Roadside emergencies 127 Servicing Maintenance and care 150 Capacities and specifications 199 Customer assistance 210 Reporting safety defects 222 Index 223 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 1999 Ford Motor Company Introduction The following warning may be required by California law CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Engine exhaust some if its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm ICONS Indicates a safety alert Read the following section on Warnings Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints Refer to Seating AL and safety restraints for more infor
48. Mercury dealer HAZARD FLASHER A Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown approaching danger etc The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off e The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column e Depress hazard lights control to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously e Depress control again to turn the flashers off RESETTING THE 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 After a collision if the engine cranks but does not start the fuel pump shut off switch may have been activated 128 The fuel pump shut off switch is located in the passenger s foot well behind the kick panel except for commercial stripped chassis vehicles Roadside emergencies 129 Roadside emergencies For commercial stripped chassis vehicles the fuel pump shut off switch is located on a bracket above the brake pedal ga Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut off switch 1 Turn the ignition to the OFF position 2 Check the fuel system for leaks 3 If no fuel leak is apparent reset the fuel pump shut off switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition to the ON positi
49. ONE V type fluids are not interchangeable DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCONE V Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage MERCON and MERCON V in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may cause transmission damage Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 3 Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick s normal operating range 232
50. Trip odometer Registers the kilometers miles of individual journeys To reset depress the control 16 Controls and features HEADLAMP CONTROL e Pull the headlamp control toward you to the first position to turn on the parking lamps tail lamps license plate lamps and marker lamps e Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer position to turn 7 on the headlamps in addition to 7 the previous lamps K Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output To activate e the ignition must be in the ON position and e the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position 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 High beams FO Push forward to activate Pull toward you to deactivate 17 Controls and features Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate To adjust the brightness of the KH instrument panel wW e Rotate clockwise counterclockwise when y the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low beam position To turn on the courtesy lamp and cargo lamps e Rotate fully counterclockwise The dom
51. a only Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner not available in Canada Ford Metal Surface Cleaner Ford Multi Purpose Cleaner Motorcraft Car Wash Concentrate Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner Ford Spot and Stain Remover Ford Super Premium Tire and Trim Dressing Ford Triple Clean Ford Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner not available in Canada May be sold with the Motorcraft name FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford Lincoln Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle In addition each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford s rigid engineering and safety specifications Ford accessories are warranted for up to 12 months or 20 000 km 12 000 miles on all cars and light trucks and 12 months with unlimited distance on medium heavy duty trucks unless the accessory is installed on a new vehicle then the warranty becomes the balance of the new vehicle s warranty or the accessories warranty whichever is greater See your dealer for complete warranty information and availability Not all accessories are available for all models Vehicle Security Remote keyless entry Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems 218
52. ack and the tire can be slid rearward from under the vehicle 5 Remove the retainer from the spare tire To stow the cable retainer with the spare removed turn the jack handle clockwise until all slack is removed 137 Roadside emergencies To stow the spare tire 1 Lay the tire on the ground under the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem facing up Stow aluminum wheels with valve stem facing down 2 Install the retainer through the wheel center 3 Raise the tire by turning the jack handle clockwise Continue until the lift mechanism clicks 4 Check that the tire is tightly seated under the vehicle by pushing against the tire Retighten as necessary 5 Replace the access cover anti theft bracket and thumb screw Use finger pressure only to secure the thumb screw Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are stowed and secured in the proper storage location A Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground Tire change procedure Preparing to change the tire To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed 1 Park on a level surface 2 Activate the warning flashers 3 Place the gearshift in P Park automatic transmission 138 Roadside emergencies eType A e Type B 4 Apply the parking
53. adjust Speaker sound distribution can be VOL adjusted between the right and left speakers Press the TONE control three times then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level Speaker fade adjust if equipped Speaker sound can be adjusted VOL between the front and rear speakers Press the TONE control four times then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and clock mode 28 Controls and features To set the hour press and hold the CLK control until CLOCK SET appears in the display and press the SEEK control e lt to decrease hours and e to increase hours Y To set the minute press and hold the CLK control until CLOCK SET appears in the display and press the TUNE control e lt q to decrease minutes and gt to increase minutes The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode A A radio station stereo information etc and clock display mode time When in clock mode the media information will display for ten seconds when the radio is turned on and then revert to clock information Anytime that the media is changed new radio station etc the media information will again display for ten seconds before reverting back to the clock In media mode the media information will always be displayed 29 Controls and features AM FM stereo ca
54. ails about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options Getting the service you need At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships to service your vehicle When you need warranty repairs your selling dealer would like you to return to it for that service but you may also take your vehicle to another Ford Motor Company dealership authorized for warranty repairs Certain warranty repairs require special training though so not all dealers are authorized to perform all warranty repairs That means that depending on the warranty repair needed the vehicle may need to be taken to another dealer If a particular dealership can not assist you then contact the Customer Assistance Center 210 Customer assistance If you have questions or concerns or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing dealership 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership 3 If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada dealerships also carry quality parts and accessories providing you with equipment reliability 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 h
55. ained in Battery in this chapter Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remove the key 3 Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly Working with the engine on 1 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 2 Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly 150 Maintenance and care Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running OPENING THE HOOD qm 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located in the center top of the grill 3 Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod 151 Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Engine compartment component locations Refer to the 7 3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap except 4 2L V6 engine Automatic transmission f
56. al circuits operational Warning lights illuminated Key position when driving 5 START cranks the engine Release the key as soon as the engine starts 58 Controls and features HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter TURN SIGNAL CONTROL gt e Push down to activate the left turn signal e Push up to activate the right turn signal SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED To turn speed control on e Press ON Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km h 30 mph Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Do not shift the gearshift lever into N Neutral with the speed control on 59 Controls and features To turn speed control off e Press OFF or e Turn off the vehicle ignition o gt Once speed control is switched off the previously programmed set speed will be erased To set a speed e Press SET SET ACC SET ACCEL For speed control to operate the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km h 30 mph If you drive up or down a steep hill your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed This is normal Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed
57. allowing you to retain full 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 e The Anti Lock system does not decrease the time necessary to apply the brakes or always reduce stopping distance Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop e We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique However avoid taking any unnecessary risks 110 Driving Parking brake P eType A e Type B Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked Push pedal downward to set the parking brake The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and BRAKE remains illuminated when the O ignition is turned ON until the parking brake is released Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal brakes fail the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes the vehicle s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected 111 Driving eType A Push the pedal downward again to release the parking brake Driving with the parking brake on will cause t
58. amp screws and bezel from the headlamp housing 4 Remove the four headlamp bulb retaining screws 5 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb 6 Remove the headlamp To install the new bulb follow the removal procedures in reverse order 190 Maintenance and care Replacing front parking lamp turn signal bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position 2 Open the hood 3 Remove two screws and pull lamp assembly away from the vehicle 4 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove 5 Carefully pull out the bulb straight out of the socket and push in new bulb To complete installation follow the removal procedures in reverse order Replacing high mount brakelamp bulbs The interior cargo lamp Cif equipped will have to be removed from under the high mount brakelamp assembly located inside the vehicle To change the high mount brakelamp bulbs RQ 1 Remove the two screws from the amp high mount brakelamp assembly 1 2 Remove the bulb from the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise 3 Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb 4 Install bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning clockwise 5 Install brakelamp assembly on the vehicle with two screws 191 Maintenance and care Replacing license plate lamp bulbs To change the license plate bulbs 1 Remove two screws and the li
59. and features e Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open POWER DOOR LOCKS IF EQUIPPED Press U to unlock all doors and L to lock all doors Memory lock If you lock your doors with the power lock switch or the remote transmitter while the sliding door is open the door will automatically lock after it is closed Back cargo door lock if equipped The passenger side rear cargo door has a power door lock control mounted on the inside of the door When this lock is pressed all doors will lock unlock 66 Controls and features POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS IF EQUIPPED The ignition may be in any position to adjust the power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors 1 Select lt q to adjust the left mirror or ad to adjust the right mirror 2 Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle ensure ALL key fobs remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership to aid in troubleshooting 67 Controls and features Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver s door The interior lamps will illuminate
60. aners Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle If necessary use a tar remover such as Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover B7A 19520 AA To avoid scratching the lamps do not use a dry paper towel chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners Cleaning the wiper blades windshield and rear window If the wiper blades do not wipe properly clean the wiper blade rubber element with undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent To avoid damaging the blades do not use fuel kerosene paint thinner or other solvents 196 Maintenance and care If the wiper still does not wipe properly this could be caused by substances on the windshield or rear window such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes Clean the outside of the windshield or rear window with a non abrasive cleaner such as Ford Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner E4AZ 19C507 AA available from your Ford Dealer Do not use abrasive cleansers on glass as they may cause scratches The windshield or rear window is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water The windshield rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis and blades or rubber elements replaced when worn Cleaning the instrument panel Clean with a damp cloth then dry with a dry cloth Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel The dull f
61. anufacturers 209 Customer assistance Ford Extended Service Plan You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan Ford ESP coverage Ford ESP is an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Service Company in the U S and Ford of Canada Gin Canada It provides the following e benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you purchase such as reimbursement for rentals coverage for certain maintenance and wear items e protection against repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating 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 In Hawaii rules vary See your dealer for details When you buy Ford ESP you receive Peace of Mind protection throughout the United States and Canada provided by a network of more than 5 000 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle you may still be eligible Please contact your dealer for further information Since this information is subject to change please ask your dealer for complete det
62. apter Coolant capacity diesel engine Refer to the 7 3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement Fill to line on reservoir Use Motorcraft MERCON ATF Automatic transmission fluid 13 1L 13 9 quarts Use capacity 4R70W Motorcraft MERCON V ATF Automatic transmission fluid 15 0L 15 9 quarts Use capacity 4R100 except E Super Motorcraft MERCON ATF Duty 15 5L 16 4 quarts Use capacity 4R100 E Super Duty Motorcraft MERCON ATF Windshield washer fluid 4 0L 4 2 quarts Use Ultra Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate 231 Filling station information 1 Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant green in color DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant orange in color Refer to Adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and Care chapter 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service interval Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage such as MERCON and MERCON V These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON type fluid However these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that require the MERCON V type fluid MERCON and MERC
63. ar The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AAA BC The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those 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 The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a le
64. ar bumper Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical vehicle components adversely affecting driveability emissions reliability and causing internal transmission damage Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the axle has been submerged in water Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required 125 Driving Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water Recreational towing all wheels on the ground An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle on a trip behind a Motorhome Follow these guidelines if you have the need for recreational towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged 2WD vehicles with automatic transmissions e Place the transmission in N Neutral e Maximum speed is 56 km 35 mph e Maximum distance is 80 km 50 miles If a distance of 80 km 50 miles or a speed of 56 km 85 mph must be exceeded the drive shaft will have to be removed Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed installed only by a qualified technician See your local dealer for driveshaft removal installation Improper removal installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission compon
65. aren 118 GV WIR ere eae a raa 118 trailer tOwWINE sereccsenirenas 118 Loading instructions 119 Lubricant specifications 203 206 Lumbar support seats 73 Mirrors side view mirrors power 67 Index Motorcraft parts 0 0 183 199 Octane TatING sissccs ahacnawemeeees 181 Odometer seirer rar nEs 16 Oil see Engine oil 152 OVECTONVEG eei r ERO 64 Panic alarm feature remote entry SYSTEM sisser 68 Parking brake 0 0 00 111 Parts see Motorcraft parts 199 Power distribution box see FUSES gt sicscssvsdeiseisseecancienss 134 Power door locks serissererirsiri 66 Power steering 00 112 fluid checking and adding 164 fluid refill capacity 200 fluid specifications 203 206 Preparing to drive your vehicle 0 0 0 0 113 RAIO Siiran maseira niunie 25 RELAYS serenan erT 130 137 Remote entry system 67 68 illuminated entry oo 70 locking unlocking doors 68 DANG BALM icesctssesceaewcesetesartacs 68 replacement additional TEANSTMILT ELS ceasaxs cenceanincndtsacaseiene ts 70 replacing the batteries 69 Safety belts see Safety restraints 008 13 77 79 80 81 Safety defects reporting 222 Safety restraints 77 79 80 81 belt Minder ooo ce eeeseeeeeteees 84 cleaning the safety belts 87 198 extension assembly 0 83 fOr AGUIES cererea 79 80 81 fOr CHUGKEMs casces casc
66. ated air through the floor vents of the rear compartment e MIX Distributes heated air through the floor vents of the rear compartment e GH Defrost Distributes heated air through the floor vents of the rear compartment AUXILIARY POWER POINT 12V The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter Use the power point Oum e a a e 24 USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM FM Siereo with 2 speakers Controls and features 25 Controls and features Volume power control Press the control to turn the audio tt system on or off ON Turn the control to raise or lower volume x If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on AM FM select The AM FM select control works in radio mode AM FM 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 Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode Tune adjust in radio mode e Press lt q to move to the next frequency down the band whether or not a listenable 26 Controls and features station is located there Hold the control to move
67. balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left A speakers SEL Press the BAL control Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between v the speakers 41 Controls and features Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers Press the FADE control Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers Tape CD select e To begin tape play with a tape loaded into the audio system while in the radio or CD mode press the TAPE control Press the button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function e To begin CD play if equipped with CD changer ensure that the CDs are loaded Press the CD control The first track of the disc will begin playing After that CD play will begin where it stopped last Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes REW e In tape mode radio play will 1 continue until rewind is stopped with the TAPE control or the beginning of the tape is reached e In CD mode pressing the REW control for less than three seconds results in slow rewind Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast rewind Fast forward The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes if equipped FF e In the tape mode tape direction 2 will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached 42 Controls and features e In CD
68. brake and turn engine OFF 5 Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire you are changing On E 450 vehicles the parking Q brake is on the transmission PRY Therefore the vehicle will not be 7 prevented from moving when a rear wheel is lifted even if the parking brake is applied Be sure to block both directions of the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel that is being lifted If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured 139 Roadside emergencies 6 Remove the spare tire and jack from the storage location 7 Use the tapered end of the lug nut wrench to unscrew wheel ornaments attached by retaining screws Remove any wheel trim Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench behind wheel covers or hubcaps and twist off 8 Loosen the wheel nut by pulling up on the handle of the lug nut wrench about one half turn counterclockwise Do not remove the wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the ground Replacing the tire 1 Assemble the jack handle sections together and lock into jack Use the jack handle to slide the jack under the vehicle To lessen the risk of personal injury do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire 2 Position the jack to raise the front or rear wheel 140 Roadsid
69. cense plate lamp assembly from the rear door 2 Remove bulb socket from lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise 3 Pull the bulb out from socket and push in the new bulb 4 Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly turning it clockwise 5 Install the lamp assembly on rear door with two screws Replacing tail lamp turn backup lamp bulbs The tail lamp turn backup lamp bulbs are located the tail lamp assembly one just below the other Follow the same steps to replace either bulb 1 Remove the four screws and the lamp assembly from vehicle 2 Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly 3 Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb 4 Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning clockwise 5 Install the lamp assembly and secure with four screws 192 Maintenance and care USING THE RIGHT BULBS Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D O T for North America and an E for Europe to assure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function Number of Trade number bulbs Headlamps low series H5054 Headlamps high series 9007 Park lamp and turn signal front 2 3157 NAK amber Back up lamps 2 3I5K
70. cle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 Never use a single belt for more than one person Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints 78 Seating and safety restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming a a from until you hear a snap and feel a C it latch Make sure the tongue is a securely fastened in the buckle DA 2 To unfasten push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle N The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts The front passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For exa
71. collision Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use When possible always place children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Install forward facing convertible safety seats only in vehicle seating positions equipped with lap shoulder belts Forward facing convertible safety seats can be used in the center of the three passenger second row bench seat only if a top tether strap is used Ford recommends placing forward facing safety seats in the second row and using safety seats with top tether straps for added protection For more information on top tether straps see Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this section 93 Seating and safety restraints Any booster seat that places the vehicle s lap belt or shoulder belt around a shield above and ahead of the child s hips should not be used in this vehicle Do not use a forward facing safety seat or an infant seat in the last row of a 12 or 15 passenger Club Wagon Children and safety belts 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 Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautio
72. complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started P RN D 21 C a M and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear 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 TCS on the end of the gearshift lever The transmission control indicator light TCIL the word OFF on the end of the gearshift lever will illuminate Drive Not shown on the display Activate by pressing the transmission control switch TCS on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift in the position The TCIL the word OFF will illuminate on the gearshift lever Transmission operates in gears one through three Drive provides more engine braking than Overdrive and is useful when e driving with a heavy load e towing a trailer up or down steep hills 116 Driving e additional engine downhill braking is desired If towing a trailer refer to Driving while you tow in the Trailer towing section To return to Overdrive mode press the transmission control switch TCS The TCIL the word OFF will no longer be illuminated Each time the vehicle is started the transmission will automatically return to normal overdrive mode Every time the veh
73. ct in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode if equipped Tune adjust in radio mode oe whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly e Press gt to move to the next frequency up the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold for quick movement Tune adjust for CD changer e Press lt to select the previous disc in the CD changer Play will begin on the first track of the 38 Controls and features disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode Refer to Shuffle feature for more information Hold the control to continue reversing through the discs e Press gt to select the next disc in the CD changer Hold the control to fast forward through the remaining discs Seek function The seek function control works in radio tape or CD mode if equipped Seek function in radio mode e Press lt to find the next listenable station down the frequency band e Press P to find the next listenable station up the frequency band Seek function in tape mode e Press A to listen to the previous selection on the tape or return to the beginning of the current selection e Press gt to listen to the next selection on the tape Seek function for CD changer e Press lt Q to seek to the previous track of the current disc If a selection has
74. d e Press gt to find the next listenable station up the 4 4 frequency band Seek function in tape mode e Press lt q to listen to the previous selection on the tape e Press to listen to the next selection on the tape Seek function for CD or CD changer if equipped e Press lt q to seek to the previous track of the current disc If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press lt Q the CD changer will 4 4 replay that selection from the beginning e Press gt to seek forward to the next track of the current disc After the last track has been completed the first track of the current disc will automatically replay lt 4 TUNE gt lt 4 TUNE gt Scan function The scan function works in radio tape or CD mode A O gt 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 4 co Controls and features Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape The tape scans in a forward direction At the end of the tape s first side direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape To stop on a particular selection press the control again Scan function in CD or CD changer mode if equipped Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections
75. d of the gearshift lever 7 par E OVERDRIVE iia y i The transmission will operate in all gears except overdrive To return to normal overdrive mode press the Transmission Control Switch again The TCIL the word OFF will no longer be illuminated When you shut off and re start your vehicle the transmission will automatically return to normal Overdrive mode For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission control switch operation refer to the Automatic Transmission Operation section of the Driving chapter 64 Controls and features INTERIOR LAMPS Cargo and dome lamps Rear cargo lamps equipped with an ON OFF DOOR control will light when e the doors are closed and the control is in the ON position e the control is in the DOOR position and any door is open SR me e the headlamp control is rotated fully counterclockwise When the control is in the OFF position it will not illuminate when you open the doors or fully rotate the headlamp control Front and rear courtesy reading lamps Rotate the lens to illuminate the lamp With the lens in the flat position the courtesy lamp lights when e any door is opened e the headlamp control is rotated fully counterclockwise POWER WINDOWS IF EQUIPPED Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows e Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close 65 Controls
76. drive your vehicle be sure to read the Natural Gas Vehicle Owner s Guide Supplement This book contains important operation and maintenance information Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps Front Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost Demist Power Windows Front Rear A AT fe Xy 0 vi y A A See Owner s Guide Air Bag Front Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti Lock Brake System Traction Control Hazard Warning Flasher Fuse Compartment Windshield Wash Wipe Rear Window Defrost Demist Power Window Lockout Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Child Safety Door Lock Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter aD Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack m y e CA SX mo F j y Instrumentation Instrument cluster Speed control pg 10 pg 59 Headlamp control pg 17 Turn signal and Driver air bag wip
77. e GVWR not GCWR Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles Make sure your trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps Using a step bumper if equipped The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and requires only a ball with a 25 4 mm one inch shank diameter The bumper has a 2 270 kg 5 000 lb trailer weight and 227 kg 500 lb tongue weight capability If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball position a frame mounted trailer hitch must be installed Driving while you tow When towing a trailer e Ensure that you turn off your speed control The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long steep grades e Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer e Use D Drive or a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills This will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling e Anticipate stops and brake gradually When descending long steep downhill grades always use a lower gear to provide engine braking to save wear on brakes Use Drive Overdrive OFF on moderately steep hills Second 2 on steep hills and First 1 on very steep hills 124 Driving Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances your vehicle will require more f
78. e First at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway e Next at least 20 minutes driving in stop and go city type traffic with at least four idle periods Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the engine Then start the engine and complete the above driving cycle The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature Once started do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently e Headlamps e Tail lamps e Brakelamps e High mount brakelamp e Turn signals e Backup lamps e License plate lamp Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect performance Replacing headlamp bulbs aerodynamic To remove the headlamp bulb 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position 2 Open the hood 188 Maintenance and care 3 Push each clip tab toward the engine compartment and lift upward to the stop position 4 Remove the headlamp assembly 5 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward 6 Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it counterclockwise when viewed from the rear to free it from the bulb socket and slide the ring off the plastic base Keep the ring to retain the new bulb 7 Without turning
79. e emergencies e Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point Rear axle jacking points e All models except E Super Duty e E Super Duty 141 Roadside emergencies Front axle jacking points e All models Place the jack under the pin on the front axle 3 Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground 4 Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench 5 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire If your vehicle has single rear wheels thread the lug nuts on the studs with the beveled face toward the wheel If your vehicle has dual rear wheels thread the two element swiveling lug nuts on the studs with the flange facing toward the wheel 6 Use the lug nut wrench to screw the lug nut snugly against the wheel 7 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 142 Roadside emergencies 8 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the following pattern e 5 lug wheel e 8 lug wheel Never use wheels or lug nuts different than the original equipment as this could damage the wheel or mounting system This damage could allow the wheels to come off while the vehicle is being driven 9 Replace any wheel covers ornaments or hub caps Make sure they are screwed or snapped in place 10 Stow the jack handle and lug wrench 11 Unblock the wheels On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels retighten the
80. e inch Adjust the heating or air conditioning if equipped to bring in fresh air Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow leaves and other debris 108 Driving BRAKES Your service brakes are self adjusting Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle s brake system In normal operation automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied Such noises are usually heard during the first few brake applications in the morning however they may be heard at any time while braking and can be aggravated by environmental conditions such as 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 Four wheel anti lock brake system ABS The vehicles are equipped with an anti lock braking system ABS A noise from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel bumps wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle s anti lock brake system The ABS performs a self c
81. e lamp will not illuminate if the panel dimmer dome lamp control is switched to OFF CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Heater only system if equipped OFF COOL WARM 18 Controls and features Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated Soran in the vehicle j q Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle On heater only systems the air cannot be cooled below the outside a temperature COOL WARM Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow OFF to the inside of the vehicle FER ig VENT M X W e VENT Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers e FLR Allows for maximum heating Distributes outside air through the floor ducts e OFF Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate e MIX Distributes outside air through the floor ducts and the windshield defroster ducts e CHY Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield Operating tips e In humid weather select Y before driving This will reduce fogging on your windshield After a few minutes select any desired position e To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle don t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position e Don t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats 19 Controls and features e Remove any snow ice or lea
82. e oil diesel Refer to the 7 3L Power Stroke Direct Injection engine includes Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement filter change i Premium Engine 4 2L V6 engine 22 0L coolant gasoline Coolant 23 3 quarts 4 2L V6 engine 24 0L with aux rear 25 4 quarts heat 4 6L V8 engine 23 7L 25 0 quarts 4 6L V8 engine 25 7L with aux rear 27 2 quarts heat 5 4L V8 engine 27 4L 29 0 quarts 5 4L V8 engine 29 4L with aux rear 31 0 quarts heat 6 8L V10 engine 29 0L 30 6 quarts 6 8L V10 engine 31 0L with aux rear 82 8 quarts heat Engine Refer to the 7 3L Power Stroke Direct Injection coolant diesel Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement engine 200 Capacities and specifications Fluid Ford Part Application Capacity Name Power steering Motorcraft All Keep in FULL fluid MERCON ATF range on dispstick Rear axle Refer to Ford 8 8 9 75 2 6 2 7L Footnote 4 inch 5 5 5 8 pints 7 conventional and Traction Lok Dana 9 75 inch 3 0L M60 IU 6 3 pints Dana 10 5 inch 3 1L M70 2U 6 6 pints Dana 10 5 inch 3 5L M70 1HD 7 5 pints Dana 11 25 inch 3 9L model 80 8 25 pints 4 Fuel tank N A All regular and 132 4L extended length 35 0 gallons vans and wagons 138 inch 140 0L wheelbase 37 0 gallons except E Super Duty 158 inch 140 0L wheelbase 37 0 gallons except E Super Duty 176 inch 140 0L wheelbase 37 0 gallons except E Super Duty 158 i
83. e sap insect remains tar spots road salt and industrial fallout immediately Cleaning the wheels Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle Do not use acid based or alcohol based wheel cleaners steel wool fuel or strong detergents Never use abrasives that will damage the finish of special wheel surfaces Use a tar remover to remove grease and tar The brushes used in some automatic car washes may damage the finish on your wheels Before going to a car wash find out if the brushes are abrasive Cleaning the engine Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal When washing e Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine The high pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage e Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components e Never apply anything to the drive belt including belt dressing 195 Maintenance and care e Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine e Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Cleaning non painted plastic exterior parts Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning Clean with a tar remover if necessary Do not clean plastic parts with thinners solvents or petroleum based cle
84. e your climate control system Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop Auxiliary heater and air conditioner if equipped If your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed auxiliary unit the s D main climate control panel will 5 Qo include separate controls for the Nua front fan speed and the rear fan f 2 MD Q OO speed In conjunction with the front J fan speed control an additional fan S speed control is located overhead between the second and third row seating The fan speed of the auxiliary unit can be controlled either by the front seat using the front auxiliary control e or by the rear seat passengers using the rear auxiliary control but not both To control the auxiliary unit se using the rear control the front control must be in the REAR position 23 Controls and features Air temperature and air distribution are dependent upon the mode that is selected on the main climate control panel e MAX A C Distributes recirculated air conditioning through the overhead vents of the rear compartment e NORM A C Distributes recirculated air conditioning through the overhead vents of the rear compartment e VENT Distributes recirculated ambient air through the overhead vents of the rear compartment e OFF No air cooled ambient or heated is distributed through any vents e FLR Distributes he
85. each time the tank is filled e Allow three automatic click offs when filling e Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating e Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand e Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up e Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent Calculating fuel economy 1 Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading in kilometers or miles 2 Each time you fill the tank record the amount of fuel added in liters or gallons 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading 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 Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving city or highway This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle s fuel economy under current driving conditions Additionally keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy In general lower temperatures give lower fuel economy 184 Maintenance and care Driving style good driving
86. eactivated and are accessed in the same manner of your original presets To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system s manually set memory stations press the AUTO control again Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you d to increase or decrease the audio pPi system s bass output Press the BASS control then press E to decrease the bass output and e gt to increase the bass output Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s treble output 51 Controls and features Press the TREB control then press lt to decrease the treble output and e gt to increase the treble output 4 A Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and let gt BA speakers Press the BAL control then press e to shift sound to the left and e to shift sound to the right Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers Press the FADE control then press p to shift the sound to the front and SEL e lt q to shift the sound to the rear A 52 Controls and features Tape CD select e To begin tape play with a tape 7 loaded into the audio system gt while in the radio or CD mode press the TAPE control Press the button during rewind or fast forward to stop t
87. eatback is latched securely in position Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper seat engagement Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion 1 Position the seat to the floor mount 2 Engage the four pins into the floor mount hole and push the seat toward the left side of the vehicle to fully engage 3 Pull the seat latch handle downward to lock the seat in position 4 Make sure the safety belt is not twisted then insert the seat belt tongue into detachable anchor until you hear a click and feel the latch engage SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips To reduce the risk of injury make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained 77 Seating and safety restraints 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 All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehi
88. ect normal driving and should not be noticeable to the driver To avoid injury never run the engine with one wheel off the ground such as when changing a tire PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make it capable of performing in a wide variety of circumstances These special design features such as larger tires and increased ground clearance give the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car 113 Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of vehicle rollover personal injury and death Loaded vehicles with a higher center of gravity may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle Y
89. ed 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 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers in the Capacities and specifications chapter Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running Changing the air filter element 1 Disconnect the fresh air inlet tube from the radiator support 2 Loosen the clamp that secures the two halves of the air filter housing together 155 Maintenance and care 3 Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing 4 Remove the air filter element from the housing 5 Install a new air filter element Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated 6 Replace the two halves of the air filter housing and secure the clamp 7 Connect the fresh air inlet tube to the radiator support BRAKE FLUID C Checking and adding brake fluid Brake f
90. ed that steel wheels of the same size and specifications be used as chains may chip aluminum wheels Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains e Use only SAE Class S chains e Install chains securely verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring brake lines or fuel lines e Drive cautiously If you hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle stop and re tighten the chains If this does not work remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle e If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle e Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed Do not use tire chains on dry roads e The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains 178 Maintenance and care WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS fg 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 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 system to work improperly in a collision which may result in possible p
91. ed under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol OO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Compression adjust Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a ae more consistent listening level gt Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CD mode if equipped and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order If equipped with the CD changer the shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks on the current disc are played Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again 54 Controls and features Setting the clock To set the hour press and hold the CLK control and press SEEK AUTO p lt q to decrease hours and to increase hours v Y To set the minute press and hold the CLK control and press TUNE E to decrease minutes and p to increase minutes If your vehicle has a separate clock module other than the digital radio display the CLK button will not function in the above manner Controls and features The CLK button will allow you to switch between media display mode radio station stereo information etc and clock display mode time When in clock mode the media information will
92. elp than the dealership could provide after following the steps described above contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center to find an authorized dealership to help you In the United States Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P O Box 6248 Dearborn Michigan 48121 1 800 392 3673 FORD TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 In Canada Customer Assistance Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 565 3673 FORD 211 Customer assistance If you own a Lincoln 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 Assistance Center to find an authorized dealership to help you In the United States Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P O Box 6248 Dearborn Michigan 48121 1 800 521 4140 TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 In Canada Customer Assistance Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 565 3673 FORD In order to help you service your Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicle please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Assistance Center e Your telephone number home and business e The name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is loca
93. ensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front passenger seating positions The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing from the safety belt system The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front air bag supplemental restraint system SRS When the safety belt pretensioner deploys webbing from the lap and shoulder belt is tightened The driver and front passenger seat belt system including retractors buckles and height adjusters must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front air bags and safety belt pretensioners Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To lower the shoulder belt height push the button and slide the height adjuster down To raise the height of the shoulder belt slide the height adjuster up Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision 81 Seating and safety restraints Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt does not adj
94. ent panel 008 197 instrument panel lens 197 INLETIOT breroan 197 Pl stic Parts erreneren 196 safety belts ccceecceeseeees 198 WASHING gerei r 194 WAXING scrsezseshscsanihadeecsdsacsodanes 194 wheels sssnessoseossooenerseersssee0ese 195 WINdOWS ou cccceccesesseceeeesseeeeeeaees 198 wiper blades cccceeeeeeeeeees 196 Climate control see Air conditioning or Heating 18 COCK scccivinscsdistimssacecs 28 35 45 55 Controls DOWEL SEAL acsesessyscescenccncevseedacneces 12 Coolant checking and adding 158 refill capacities ss 161 200 specifications 0 c 203 206 Cruise control see Speed control 0 59 Index Customer Assistance 127 Ford accessories for your vehicle c08 217 Ford Extended Service Plan wus 210 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 00 216 Getting roadside assistance 127 Getting the service you need sse 210 Ordering additional owner s literature oo 221 The Dispute Settlement Board nsss 213 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 216 Daytime running lamps see Lamps cecceeeseeeesseeeees I7 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 000 165 engine Oll saranen niai 152 Doors lubricant specifications 203 Driveline universal joint and slip YOKE ssirsrisosinsrisasass 167 Driving under special conditions through water scs
95. ents 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 Water may also enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable proceed very slowly Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs for trucks or the bottom of the wheel rims for cars Once through the water always try the brakes Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Driving through deep water where the transmission transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage 126 Roadside emergencies GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern Ford offers a complimentary roadside assistance program This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty The service is available e 24 hours seven days a week e for the Basic warranty period Canada or New Vehicle Limited Warranty period U S of three years or 60 000 km 86 000 miles whichever comes first on Ford and Mercury vehicles and four years or 80 000 km 50 000 miles on Lincoln vehicles Roadside assistance will cover e chang
96. 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 1 Turn the ignition switch to the RUN or ON position DO NOT START THE ENGINE 2 Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off Approximately 1 2 minutes e Steps 3 5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated 3 Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times ending with the safety belt unbuckled This can be done before or during Belt Minder warning activation 4 Turn on the parklamps headlamps turn off the parklamps headlamps 86 Seating and safety restraints 5 Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times ending with the safety belt unbuckled e After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds 6 Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off buckle then unbuckle the safety belt e This will disable Belt Minder if it is currently enabled or enable Belt Minder if it is currently disabled 7 Confirmation of disabling Belt Minder is provided by flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds 8 Confirmation of enabling Belt Minder is provided by flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off then followed by flashing
97. er washer control pg 88 pg 59 if equipped 8 Instrumentation Climate control system Auxiliary power point pg 18 pg 24 Gearshift includes overdrive button Electronic sound system pg 116 pg 25 Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES d gt 4 sE D Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON BRAKE position Also illuminates if the O parking brake is engaged If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times seek service immediately Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately Anti lock brake system ABS Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position If the light remains on continues to flash or fails to illuminate have the system serviced immediately With the ABS light on the anti lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with a SERVICE computer that monitors the engine s emission control system This SOON system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System OBD ID The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet 10 Instrumentation governmen
98. ersonal injury Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled A Gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel e Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle e Always turn off the vehicle before fueling e Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury 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 179 Maintenance and care e Avoid inhaling fuel vapors Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation In severe cases excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury e Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes If fuel is splashed in the eyes remove contact lenses if worn flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury e Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation e Be particu
99. esnscnessesice 93 94 lap belt dec nciacieuekwes taste mene 82 warning light and chime 12 13 83 Safety seats for children 95 Seat belts see Safety restraints 77 226 DEALS saraa o T 71 child safety seats cce 95 Servicing your vehicle 150 Spark plugs specifications c ee 199 206 Special notice wo ceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 3 ambulance conversions 4 diesel powered vehicles 5 utility type vehicles 0 3 Specification chart WUDTICANES 5405 ssasssxessesnastivrcs 203 206 Speed control 0 0 cceeeeeeeeeeeeee 59 Speedometer ccceceeeseeeeeeees 14 Starting your vehicle 104 106 JUMP starting sericsson 144 Steering wheel CINE eyna e r E 63 Tilt steering wheel 00 63 Tires rerin 137 174 175 176 Changing osc sccsccsscesetncosesies 137 138 checking the pressure 176 replacing lt i isisssecsissceassehered 140 177 TOCAUING serrare 176 snow tires and chains 178 tire grades ses ccsc as ccsceenecveaseeeceenes 175 treadwear ceecccsscccsesseeeeeseees 175 TOWING renens 120 176 recreational towing s 126 trailer towing eseese 120 WYECKEY o eeccccccsesseceesessesessenees 149 Traction lok rear axle 113 TYANSMISSION ceeseeeeeseeeeeee 114 fluid checking and adding AUTOMATIC secscciaciscecsiediexssvess is 165 fluid refill capacities
100. etic Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ 19580 B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSL M2C192 A Add 118 ml 4 oz of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ 19B546 A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST M2C118 A Dana conventional and limited slip axles E 250 350 450 require Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP M2C197 A Add 177ml 6 oz of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ 19B546 A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST M2C118 A 202 Capacities and specifications 5 Optional fuel tank 208L 55 gallon Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service interval Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage such as MERCON and MERCON V These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON type fluid However these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that require the MERCON V type fluid MERCON and MERCONE V type fluids are not interchangeable DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCONE V Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage MERCON and MERCON V in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may cause transmission da
101. fer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter 13 Instrumentation Key in ignition warning chime buzzer Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF LOCK or ACC position and the driver s door is opened Headlamps on warning chime if equipped Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the ignition is off and the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened GAUGES Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank when the F key is in the ON position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion The ignition E lt x should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled When 14 Instrumentation the gauge first indicates empty there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant At normal operating temperature the needle remains within the normal area the area between the H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine immediately and let the eng
102. forward facing child safety seats in vehicles with only two seating positions so the forward facing child safety seat cannot be placed in the rear of the vehicle move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible Front passenger seating position The front passenger seating position does not require any tether hardware The tether can be attached directly to the rear of the front seat 99 Seating and safety restraints 1 Position the child safety seat on the front right hand passenger seat 2 Adjust the front right hand passenger seat full forward 3 Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the front right hand passenger seat as shown 4 Grasp the tether strap and position it to the seat pedestal as shown 100 Seating and safety restraints 5 Rotate the tether strap as shown 6 Clip the tether strap to the seat pedestal as shown Do not clip the tether strap to the seat pedestal as shown If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly as shown the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision 101 Seating and safety restraints 7 Rotate the tether strap clip as shown 8 Adjust the front right hand passenger seat to the full rearward position 9 Refer to the instructions in this section under Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions to secure the child safety seat
103. he brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy e Type B Pull the release lever to release the parking brake Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle To prevent damage to the power steering pump e Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running e Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level If the power steering system breaks down or if the engine is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort If the steering wanders or pulls the condition could be caused by any of the following e underinflated tire s on any wheel s 112 Driving e high crown in center of road e high crosswinds e wheels out of alignment e loose or worn components in steering linkage TRACTION LOK AXLE IF EQUIPPED This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface Under normal conditions the Traction Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle Extended use of other than the manufacturer s specified size tires on a Traction Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness This loss of effectiveness does not aff
104. he rewind or fast forward function To begin CD play Gf CD s are loaded press the CD control TAPE cD 4 The first track of the disc will begin playing If returning from radio or tape mode CD play will begin where it stopped last With the dual media audio system press the CD control to toggle between single CD and CD changer play Gif equipped Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes _ gt gt e In tape mode radio play will continue until rewind is stopped with the TAPE control or the beginning of the tape is reached e In CD mode pressing the REW control rewinds the CD within the current track Fast forward The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes e In the tape mode tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached e In CD mode pressing the control fast forwards the CD within the current track Tape direction select Press SIDE 1 2 to play the alternate side of a tape 53 Controls and features Eject function Press the EJ control to stop and eject a tape gt Press the EJ control to stop and eject a CD EJ Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction operates in tape mode Dolby noise reduction __ gt reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback Press the D0 control to activate and deactivate the Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction is manufactur
105. heck after you start the engine and begin to drive away A brief mechanical noise may be heard during this test This is normal If a malfunction is found the ABS warning light will come on If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensates for this tendency The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle on bottom to a non ABS equipped vehicle on top during hard braking with loss of front braking traction 109 Driving ABS warning lamp The 3 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 normal BRAKE braking is still effective unless the D brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released If your brake warning lamp illuminates have your vehicle serviced immediately Using ABS e In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the ABS is required apply continuous force on the brake The ABS will be activated immediately thus
106. hould immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline 222 Air bag supplemental estramt SYSUEIN cass cdcesscsastescecens 88 and child safety seats 90 description 000 eeeeeeeeeetteeeeees 88 disposal reiter arean 93 driver air bag 90 indicator light 0 12 92 Operation seisseen iino 90 passenger air bag o 90 Air cleaner filter 155 199 Air conditioning 00 18 Ambulance packages 008 4 Antifreeze see Engine coolant s s 158 Anti lock brake system see Brakes ccccceceees 109 110 Audio system see Radio 25 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive oe eeeecccceeesteeeeeneeees 115 Mid adding cs cc secsinessccnceseres 165 fluid checking siissisnssrssssss 1
107. ication For a brochure application speak to your dealer or write call to the Board at the following address phone number Dispute Settlement Board P O Box 5120 Southfield MI 48086 5120 1 800 428 3718 215 Customer assistance You may also contact the North American Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 392 3673 Ford TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 or by writing to the Center at the following address Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P O Box 6248 Dearborn Michigan 48121 UTILIZING THE MEDIATION ARBITRATION PROGRAM CANADA ONLY In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford and the dealer to resolve a factory related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP The CAMVAP program is a straight forward and relatively speedy alternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce a settlement have failed This procedure is without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings In the CAMVAP program impartial third party arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal environment These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the parties make decisions and when appropriate render award
108. icle is shut off and restarted you must press the transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in overdrive is not desired 2 Second Use 2 Second to start up on slippery roads or to provide P RN D 21 additional engine braking on ee ee downgrades 1 First Use 1 Low to provide maximum engine braking on steep PRNO21 downgrades Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 Second or to Overdrive Selecting 1 Low at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear and will shift to 1 Low after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed Forced Downshifits To gain acceleration in Overdrive or Drive O D OFF when passing another vehicle push the accelerator to the floor The transmission will downshift to the appropriate gear third second or first gear Shift strategy 4R100 automatic transmission To account for customer driving habits and conditions your 4R100 automatic transmission electronically controls the shift quality by using an adaptive learning strategy The adaptive learning strategy is maintained by power from the battery When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers miles of operation 117 Driving If the shift quality does not improve within a few hundred kilometers miles of operation or if the downshifts and
109. ine cool Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 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 If the gauge enters the red section the oil pressure engine coolant and Check Engine Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate refer to What you should know about fail safe cooling in the Maintenance and care chapter Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressure in the system Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range the area between the L and H If the gauge indicates low pressure stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately Check the oil level Add oil if needed refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter If the oil level is correct have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician 15 Instrumentation Battery voltage gauge This shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position If we the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range as indicated have the vehicle s electrical system checked as soon as possible Odometer Registers the total kilometers miles of the vehicle
110. ine coolant in the reservoir COLD FILL LEVEL ft e The engine coolant should be at the cold fill level or within the cold fill range as listed on the engine coolant reservoir depending upon application e Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules e Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location 159 Maintenance and care Adding engine coolant Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ 19549 AA in Canada Motorcraft CXC 10 or a premium engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE M97B44 A e DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ 19544 AA orange in color e DO NOT USE a DEX COOL engine coolant or an equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford specification WSS M97B44 D e DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze e DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle These additives may harm your engine s cooling system e DO NOT
111. ing a flat tire jump starts lock out assistance fuel delivery towing to the nearest Ford of Canada or Ford Motor Company dealership or towing to your selling dealership if within 56 km 35 miles Even non warranty related tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your wallet for quick reference In the United States this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln In Canada it is found in the Roadside Assistance book in the glove compartment To receive roadside assistance in the United States for Ford or Mercury vehicles call 1 800 241 3673 or if you own a Lincoln vehicle call 1 800 521 4140 In Canada call 1 800 665 2006 Should you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford will reimburse a reasonable amount To obtain information about reimbursement call 1 800 241 3673 in the United States for Ford or Mercury vehicles or if you own a Lincoln vehicle call 1 800 521 4140 Call 1 800 665 2006 in Canada 127 Roadside emergencies Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty In the United States you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your Ford or Lincoln
112. ing fuel economy 183 OClANE rating conssire 181 206 gu ality ects seseaseseecisieaebivsivetacads 181 running out of fuel sisis 182 safety information relating to automotive fuels 179 USES eneren 130 131 Gas cap see Fuel cap 182 Gas mileage see Fuel economy cee 183 GAUSES ooeeeeecccccceteceeessseeeeeeseeeeeeenes 14 battery voltage gauge 16 engine coolant temperature gauge e 15 engine oil pressure gauge 15 fuel BAU SC sr 14 Odometer e rnan 16 Speedometer cccceecccceesseeeees 14 trip odometert ou eeeeeeeeeeees 16 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 118 calculating csssccivecevessscaccneeeecess 120 GEMMIION sssccshcaicnsessciiveesssed tends 118 driving with a heavy load 118 IOCATION aenep 118 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 118 calculating sirere 118 120 definition sssscscasssscdssainassevsae aes 118 driving with a heavy load 118 location ae eee ee 118 Hazard flashers ccccccceeeee 128 Headlamps sisccsiissssccsscassosssscnscesssis 17 AUNTS cecssieasnassaed sndesseanssecsniasvecis 193 bulb specifications 0 193 daytime running lights 17 fl sh CO PASS regeiert keie 18 high beam 13 17 replacing bulbs 188 190 turning on and off 0 17 warning Chime ceeeeee 14 Heating parerenan te Ria 18 auxiliary heater and air CONGITIONEY ss ciccisccesesssdancacedieciess 23
113. inish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the air bag system Cleaning the instrument cluster lens Clean with a damp cloth then dry with a dry cloth Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the lens Cleaning the interior fabric Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner Remove fresh spots immediately Do not use household or glass cleaners These agents can stain and discolor the fabric Use a mild soap and water solution if necessary 197 Maintenance and care Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets Do not bleach or dye the belts because these actions may weaken the belt webbing Check the safety belt system periodically to make sure there are no nicks wear or cuts If your vehicle has been involved in an accident refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in the Seating and safety restraints chapter Underbody Flush the complete underside of vehicle frequently Keep body drain holes unplugged Inspect for road damage Inside windows Use Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner E4AZ 19C507 AA for the inside windows if they become fogged 198 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component
114. ion N AN K A t I i 176 Maintenance and care e Five tire rotation A Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads sll When replacing full size tires never mix radial bias belted or bias type tires Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label Make sure that all tires are the same size speed rating and load carrying capacity Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may not drive properly and safely Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size type load carrying capacity and tread design e g All Terrain etc as originally offered by Ford 177 Maintenance and care Do not replace your tires with high performance tires or larger size tires 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 SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow However in some climates you may need to use snow tires and chains If you need to use chains it is recommend
115. ion fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature 66 C 77 C 150 F 170 F The transmission fluid should be in this range if at ambient temperature 10 C 35 C 50 F 95 F High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid make sure the correct type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in the Capacities and specifications chapter 166 Maintenance and care 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 If an overfill occurs excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require lubrication Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for maintenance intervals If the original universal joints are replaced with universal joints equipped with grease fitting
116. kle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat remove any slack in the belt 9 Before placing the child in the seat forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place x 8 Allow the safety belt to retract to yx gt N lt 10 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode you should not be able to pull more belt out If the retractor is not locked unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use 98 Seating and safety restraints Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap Tether anchorage hardware Children should be placed in the rear in an appropriate child safety seat that is properly secured to the vehicle Rear facing infant seats must always be secured in the rear seat In vehicles without a rear seat a rear facing infant seat should be secured in the front seat only if your vehicle does not have a passenger side air bag or your vehicle is equipped with a passenger air bag deactivate switch and the switch is turned to OFF When using
117. larly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism Breathing gasoline vapors or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction In sensitive individuals serious personal injury or sickness may result If fuel is splashed on the skin promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck Never smoke while refueling Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container Use the following guidelines to avoid static build up when filling an ungrounded fuel container e Place approved fuel container on the ground e DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle e Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling e DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position 180 Maintenance and care Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle Do not use fuel containing methanol It can damage critical fuel system components Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel o
118. ler Weights Rear Maximum Trailer weight Maximum axle GCWR kg range kg lbs Frontal Area Of ratio lbs 0 Maximum Trailer m ft Regular Van E 250 4 763 10 500 2 359 200 5 52 60 5 897 13 000 3 402 7 500 5 52 60 Regular Van E 250 HD 3 901 kg 8 600 Ib 3 924 kg 8 650 Ib GVW 5 52 60 5 52 60 Super Van E 250 5 52 60 5 52 60 Super Van E 250 HD 3 901 kg 8 600 Ib 3 924 kg 8 650 lb GVW 09 5 52 60 3 73 5 52 60 Regular Van E 350 3 55 5 52 60 4 10 5 52 60 8L 3 73 5 52 60 10 5 52 60 Super Van E 350 55 5 443 12 000 5 52 60 4 10_ 5 897 13 000 5 52 60 3 73_ 6 804 15 000 5 52 60 4 10 8392 18 500 5 52 60 Club Wagon E 150 8 passenger 3 55 3 55 3 55 121 Oye AJDO eee tes g Ozi i a Or i E St DIa CO o e a mad a E B I w v v ajajaj ojoje e ye yee A gt bo E 4 6L Ozi iN E Driving Trailer Towing Table GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating Trailer Weights Rear Maximum Trailer weight Maximum axle GCWR kg range kg lbs Frontal Area Of ratio lbs 0 Maximum Trailer m ft Club Wagon Regular E 350 12 passenger Club Wagon Super E 350 15 passenger E 350 Cutaway dual rear wheel 5 897 13 000 5 52 60 8 392 18 500 5 52 60 E 450 Cutaway dual rear wheel 9 072 20 000 5 52 60 E 250 350 Stripped Chassis single rear wheel 124 wheelbase for E 250 only
119. low your community s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle s cooling system can hold refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications chapter Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter 161 Maintenance and care Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates less than 36 C 34 F e it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50 e NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60 e increased engine coolant concentrations above 60 will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage e 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 drive in the winter months If you drive in extremely hot climates e it is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40 e NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40 e decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage e decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage e refer to
120. luid dipstick Air filter assembly Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap 4 2L V6 engine only Power steering fluid reservoir Brake fluid reservoir OWomonNIantFF WN Engine coolant reservoir 10 Battery ENGINE OIL 927 Checking the engine oil Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 152 Maintenance and care 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan 3 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 4 Open the hood Protect yourself from engine heat 5 Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator dipstick 6 Wipe the indicator clean Insert the indicator fully then remove it again e If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL e If the oil level is below the MIN mark add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN MAX range 153 Maintenance and care e Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician 7 Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Checking the engine owl in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal range add only certified
121. luid should be checked and refilled as needed Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service interval schedules 1 Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir 2 Visually inspect the fluid level 3 If necessary add brake fluid from a clean un opened container until the level reaches MAX Do not fill above this line 156 Maintenance and care 4 Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specifications Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter Brake fluid is toxic If brake fluid contacts the eyes flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes Seek medical attention if irritation persists If taken internally drink water and induce vomiting Seek medical attention immediately 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 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID lt 7 Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for fuel The reservoir is highlighted with a lt 7 symbol If the level is low add enough fluid to fill the reservoir In very cold weather do not fill the reservoir all the way Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter State
122. ly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move seat all the way back A Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible 96 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 Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 97 Seating and safety restraints 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted lt ____ ___ 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 buc
123. m fractures or other injuries Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag e Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably e Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position Do not put anything on or over the air bag module Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer 89 Seating and safety restraints Children and air bags For additional important safety information read all information on safety restraints in this guide Children must always be properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear PEN seating positions than in the front seating position Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision 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 HN How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longit
124. mage Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage T Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick s normal operating range LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part Ford part Ford name number specification Brake fluid High C6AZ 19542 AB ESA M6C25 A Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door Silicone F7AZ 19G208 BA ESR M13P4 A weatherstrips Lubricant and F5AZ 19553 AA Engine coolant Ford Premium EH2FZ 19549 AA ESE M97B44 A Engine Coolant in Canada Motorcraft CXC 8 B 203 Capacities and specifications Item Ford part Ford part Ford name number specification Engine Motorcraft SAE XO 5W30 QSP WSS M2C153 G oil gasoline 5W 30 Super with API engine Premium Motor Certification Oil Mark Engine oil diesel Refer to the 7 3 Liter Power Stroke Direct engine Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement Hinges latches Multi Purpose DOAZ 19584 AA ESB M1C93 B or Striker plates Grease or ESR M1C159 A fuel filler door F5AZ 19G209 AA hinge and seat tracks Lock cylinders Penetrating and E8AZ 19A501 B none Lock Lubricant Power steering Motorcraft XT 2 QDX MERCON fluid MERCON ATF Automatic Motorcraft XT 2 QDX MERCON transmission MERCON ATF 4R100
125. mation Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject Please refer to the Index to locate Li the appropriate section which will provide you more information WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others your vehicle and its equipment Introduction BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking in rules for your vehicle During the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of driving vary speeds frequently This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Before you drive your vehicle please read this Owner s Guide carefully Your vehicle is not a passenger car As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the Four Wheeling supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles Introduction Using your vehicle as an ambulance If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package it
126. may be utilized as an ambulance Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual Ford Truck Body Builder s Layout Book and the QVM guidelines as well as pertinent supplements For additional information please contact the Light Truck Body Builders Advisory Service 1 877 840 4338 Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties In addition ambulance usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody temperatures overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which could lead to fires If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package it will be indicated on the Certification label The label is located on the driver s side door pillar or on the rear edge of the driver s door You can determine whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford s recommendations by directly contacting that manufacturer Ford Ambulance Preparation Package is only available on certain 7 3L Diesel engine equipped vehicles Introduction Notice to owners of diesel powered vehicles Read the 7 3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and maintenance of your diesel powered light truck Notice to owners of natural gas fueled vehicles Before you
127. may occur Ford Motor Company provides a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook up and towing procedures for your vehicle 149 Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle e We highlight do it yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location e We provide a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which makes tracking routine service easy If your vehicle requires professional service your dealership can provide necessary parts and service Check your Warranty Guide to find out which parts and services are covered Use only recommended fuels lubricants fluids and service parts conforming to specifications Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle e Do not work on a hot engine e When the engine is running make sure that loose clothing jewelry or long hair does not get caught up in moving parts e Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation e Keep all lit cigarettes open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts If you disconnect the battery the engine must relearn its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly as expl
128. mbership The Board consists of e three consumer representatives e a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm The dealership Board member is chosen from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management recognized for their business leadership qualities What the Board needs To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application form Some states will require you to use certified mail with return receipt requested Your application is reviewed and if it is determined to be eligible you will receive an acknowledgment indicating e the file number assigned to your application e 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 e legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case e the year make model and Vehicle Identification Number VIN listed on your vehicle ownership license e the date of repair s and mileage at the time of occurrence s e the current mileage e the name of the dealer s who sold or serviced the vehicle e a brief description of your unresolved concern 214 Customer assistance e a brief
129. mode pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow forward action Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast forward action Tape direction select Press SIDE 1 2 to play the alternate side of a tape SIDE 1 2 Eject function Press the control to stop and eject a tape Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction operates only in tape mode Dolby noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback OL Press the BO control to activate and deactivate Dolby noise reduction The Dolby noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labratories Licensing Corporation Compression feature Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust The effect of the feature varies with the music content Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks on the SHUFF current disc in random order If equipped with the CD changer the of 43 Controls and features shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again Radio data system RDS feature
130. mple if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km h 5 mph or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically 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 79 Seating and safety restraints When to use the automatic locking mode e Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position if equipped Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode e Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt e Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted e 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 80 Seating and safety restraints How to disengage the automatic locking mode 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 Safety belt pret
131. nch and 208 0L 176 inch 55 0 gallons wheelbase E Super Duty 201 Capacities and specifications Fluid Ford Part Application Capacity Name Transmission Motorcraft Automatic 13 1L fluid MERCON V 4R70W 13 9 quarts ATF Motorcraft Automatic 15 0L MERCON ATF 4R100 except 15 9 quarts E Super Duty Automatic 15 5L 4R100 E Super 16 4 quarts 7 Duty Windshield Ultra Clear All 4 0L washer fluid Windshield 4 2 quarts Washer Concentrate 1 Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant green in color DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant orange in color Refer to Adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and Care chapter 2 If your vehicle s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant it is considered lubricated for life These lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water The axle lubricant should be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water Fill 6 mm to 14 mm 1 4 inch to 9 16 inch below bottom of fill hole Add 118 ml 4 oz of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ 19B546 A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST M2C118 A for complete refill of 8 8 inch and 9 75 inch Traction Lok axles 3 Fill Dana rear axles to 6 mm to 19 mm 1 4 inch to 3 4 inch below bottom of fill hole t Ford conventional and Traction Lok axles require Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 Synth
132. nd conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly e Use only the specified fuel listed e Avoid running out of fuel e Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving especially at high speeds 186 Maintenance and care e Have the items listed in your Scheduled Maintenance Guide performed according to the specified schedule 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 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 Illumination of the Service Engine Soon light charging system warning light or the temperature warning light fluid leaks strange odors smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control system is not working p
133. nd cover The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system which can start a fire Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas Exhaust fumes can be toxic Always open the garage door before you start the engine See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine s idle revolutions per minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes at the higher engine RPM Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter 104 Starting 2 Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off 3 Make sure the parking brake is set 4 Make sure the gearshift is in P Park 5 Turn the key to 4 ON without p turning the key to 5 START LS 4 If there is difficulty in turning the 3 key firmly rotate the steering wheel 5 left and right until the key turns freely This condition may occur 2 when 7 e
134. ng obligations per applicable state law What kinds of cases does the Board review Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance as designed concerns 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 e anon Ford product e anon Ford dealership e sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle s performance as designed e a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a service or product concern is being reviewed e items not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty including maintenance and wear items e alleged personal injury property damage claims e cases currently in litigation e vehicles not used primarily for family personal or household purposes except in states where the Dispute Settlement Board is required to review commercial vehicles e vehicles with non U S warranties 213 Customer assistance Concerns are ineligible for review if the New Vehicle Limited Warranty has expired at receipt of your application and in certain states eligibility is dependent upon the customer s possession of the vehicle Eligibility may differ according to state law For example see the unique brochures for California West Virginia Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers lessees Board me
135. nition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly requiring electrical system service Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the oe ignition is turned ON If the light ry fails to illuminate continues to flash or remains on have the system serviced immediately 12 Instrumentation Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If one or both of the a gt indicators stay on continuously check for a burned out turn signal bulb Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on D Oil pressure Engine coolant This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and the e engine coolant temperature is E very high e engine oil pressure is low The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure gauge Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge and Engine oil pressure gauge in this chapter for more information Safety belt warning chime buzzer 4 Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts For information on the safety belt warning chime refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter Supplemental restraint system SRS warning chime N For information on the SRS warning chime re
136. ns that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child s face or neck the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit Do not leave children unreliable adults or pets unattended in your vehicle To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats Ford recommends use of a belt positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle safety standards Belt positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child A belt positioning booster should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child s face or neck or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both thighs or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of the seat cushion You may wish to discuss the special needs of your child with your pediatrician 94 Seating and safety restraints SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child Carefully follow all of the manufactu
137. o respond quickly Use of an engine block heater is strongly 106 Starting recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach 23 C 10 F or below For best results plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle Using the heater for longer than three hours will not harm the engine so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle To prevent electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes These fumes are harmful and could kill you Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever e the vehicle is raised for service e the sound of the exhaust system changes e the vehicle has been damaged in a collision Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm 107 Starting Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time open the windows at least 2 5 cm on
138. ol 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 Autoset memory preset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations 40 Controls and features Starting autoset memory preset 1 Select a frequency using the AM FM select controls 2 Press the AUTO control 3 When the first six strong stations AUTO are filled the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system s manually set memory stations press the control again Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio A system s bass output SEL Press the BASS control Use the SEL control to increase or decrease v the amount of bass Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio A system s treble output eel Press the TREB control Use the SEL control to increase or decrease v the amount of treble Speaker
139. on Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position 5 Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system 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 130 Roadside emergencies Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse Mini Standard i Fuse Link Rating Fuses Fuses Cartridge 7 5A 10A Red Red 5A Bue Bue 25A Natural Natural Passenger compartment fuse panel 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 131 Roadside emergencies A0 C20 Ce Ce Oe Oe CeO Os Oe Cs Oe Oe Ce Cis Ce Ce Cet Cet Lisl o Cet Ces Ces Ce Ce Cet Ce Ce Ce Ces Ce Ces Cee Ce Ce Ce Ce Ca o O The fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location 132 Fuse Amp Raig Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 4WABS Module Brake Warning Diode Resistor Instrument Cl
140. or 135 Roadside emergencies Fuse Relay Location e Rating Trailer Running Lamps Relay Trailer Backup Lamps Relay ae Only Not Ose P0MDios o y o NoUs o y NoUs o y NotUsed o Trailer Backup Lamps Relay Trailer Running Lamps Relay Trailer Rumning Lamps Relay DM Relay o y P0MReay o y Blower Motor Relay Cd HomReay o y Fuel Pump Relay IDM Relay Diesel am Fuses Maxi Fuses 136 Roadside emergencies Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not apply the brake heavily Instead gradually decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Spare tire information The spare tire for your vehicle is stowed under the rear of your vehicle except cutaway and stripped chassis models To remove the spare tire 1 Open both rear doors and remove thumb screw and anti theft bracket If finger pressure will not remove the thumb screw use the lug wrench to loosen the screw 2 Remove the access cover from the rubber strip behind the left door 3 Remove the jack handle from the right side compartment and insert the tip of the jack handle through the access hole and into the tube 4 Turn the jack handle counterclockwise until the cable is sl
141. or higher the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging DEF Y Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield If the temperature is about 10 C 50 F or higher the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging Operating tips 22 In humid weather select 47 before driving This will reduce fogging on your windshield After a few minutes select any desired position To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle do not drive with the climate control system in the OFF or MAX A C position Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats Remove any snow ice or leaves from the air intake area at the bottom of the windshield If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you Controls and features drive for two or three minutes with the windows open This will force most of the hot stale air out of the vehicle Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally e Do not place objects over the defroster outlets These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield Also avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damag
142. or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol a common windshield washer antifreeze additive Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system 157 Maintenance and care Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components ENGINE COOLANT E Checking engine coolant Your engine s cooling system has been factory filled with a 50 50 mixture of distilled water and Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ 19549 AA in Canada Motorcraft CXC 10 or an equivalent premium engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE M97B44 A A 50 50 mixture of distilled water and Ford Premium Engine Coolant provides e maximum cooling system efficiency e freeze protection down to 36 C 34 F e boiling protection up to 129 C 265 F e protection against rust and other forms of corrosion e an accurate temperature readout from the engine coolant gauge The engine coolant must be maintained at the correct fluid level and concentration to work properly If the engine coolant fluid level and concentration is not maintained correctly damage to the engine and cooling system may result 158 Maintenance and care When the engine is cold check the level of the eng
143. our vehicle has the capability to haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars Depending upon the type and placement of the load hauling people and cargo may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle Use extra caution while becoming familiar with your vehicle Know the capabilities and limitations of both you as a driver and your vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P Park when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P Park with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed 1 Apply the parking brake turn ignition key to LOCK then remove the key 2 Insert the key and turn it to OFF Apply the brake pedal and shift to N Neutral 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 114 Driving Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the
144. ource of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of driving engine break in period You will get a more accurate measurement after 3 000 km 5 000 km 2 000 miles 3 000 miles Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill Capacities section of the Capacities and specifications chapter The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty Empty reserve is the small amount of usable fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty 183 Maintenance and care The amount of empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty you might not be able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank For consistent results when filling the fuel tank e Use the same filling rate setting dow medium high
145. r portion of the seat cushion AMNA oU 72 Seating and safety restraints Press the control to move the seat forward backward up or down O O Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar support control is located on the inboard side of the A driver s seat Turn the lumbar support control I clockwise to increase firmness Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to increase N softness Accessing the 3rd 4th and 5th row seats if equipped Stow the 2nd row passenger side seat belt on the overhead hook to make access to the rear seats easier 73 Seating and safety restraints To make access to the 4th and 5th row seats easier attach the 3rd and 4th row passenger side seat belts to the trim panel by using the snaps attached to the seat belt webbing and the trim panel Rear bench seat To remove the seats 1 Disengage the lap shoulder belt from the seat by inserting a key or small screwdriver into the slot in the detachable anchor and lifting upward 2nd row passenger side only 74 Seating and safety restraints Stow the tongue end of the detachable anchor 2nd row only 2 Pull the LH RH seat latch handles located under the seat rearward to release the latch hook ends from the front strikers 3 Move the seat rearward and lift the seats rear hooks away from the rear strikers prior to lifting the front hooks out from the front strikers
146. r fuel additives with metallic compounds including manganese based compounds containing MMT Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use Regular unleaded gasoline with an R M 2 octane rating of 87 We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as Regular that are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly However if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start try a different brand of Regular unleaded gasoline Premium unleaded gasoline is not recommended particularly in the United States because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced If the problems persist see your dealer or a qualified service technician It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
147. ration Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle between listening frequencies and clock mode while in radio mode To set the hour press and hold the CLK control and press the SEEK control e lt q to decrease hours and e gt to increase hours To set the minute press and hold the CLK control and press the TUNE control 35 Controls and features sp ena p to increase minutes The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode radio station stereo information etc and clock display mode time When in clock mode the media information will display for 10 seconds when the radio is turned on and then revert to clock information Anytime that the media is changed new radio station etc the media information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock In media mode the media information will always be displayed Premium AM FM Siereo Casseitte CD Changer Compatible VOL PUSH ON O Cal ee p O Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting a unique lighting strategy This lighting feature is operable when the headlamps are illuminated During the operation of any selected mode lighting for the individual function controls will either illuminate or turn off Those controls which have a function for the specific mode of operation
148. remove the old bulb from lamp assembly by gently pulling it straight back out of the lamp assembly and replace 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 The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated 1 With the flat side of the bulb s plastic base facing upward insert the glass end of the bulb into the lamp assembly You may need to turn the bulb left or right to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly When the grooves are aligned push the bulb into the socket until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp assembly 189 Maintenance and care 2 Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts the rear of the lamp assembly by rotating clockwise until you feel a stop 3 Install the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until it snaps locking it into position 4 Install the headlamp assembly into the vehicle and secure it with the clip tabs 5 Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb you should not need to align it again Replacing headlamp bulbs low series To remove the headlamp bulb 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position 2 Open the hood 3 Remove the two headl
149. requent service intervals Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for more information Trailer towing tips e Practice turning stopping and backing up in an area before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination When turning make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles e Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached e The trailer tongue weight should be 10 15 of the loaded trailer weight e If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather hilly conditions at GCW or any combination of these factors consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube Refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter for the lubricant specification e After you have traveled 80 km 50 miles thoroughly check your hitch electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts e When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather place the gearshift in P Park and increase idle speed This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency e 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 Launching or retrieving a boat When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval e Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper and e Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm 6 inches above the bottom edge of the re
150. rer s instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision When installing a child safety seat e Review and follow the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter e Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from 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 e Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button to prevent accidental unbuckling Place seat back in upright position e Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to Automatic locking mode passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions Gif equipped 95 Seating and safety restraints Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage For more information on top tether straps refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat proper
151. rol to select TYPE the display shows the A SEL y program type NAME the display shows the call letters of the station or NONE RDS clock feature Refer to Setting the clock for information Mute mode Press the control to mute the playing media Press the control again to return to the playing media Setting the clock with radio data system RDS feature Press the RDS control until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is RDS displayed 45 Controls and features Use the SEL control to manually set the time A e Press A to increase SEL hours minutes e Press v to decrease hours minutes Premium AM FM Stereo Cassette Single CD VOL PUSH ON v DSC y OOOO Volume power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off VOL PUSH ON Audio power can also be turned on by pressing the AM FM select control or the tape CD select control Audio power is turned off by using the volume power control 46 Controls and features Turn control to raise or lower VOL PUSH ON volume a kS y v If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on AM FM select The AM FM select control works in radio tape and CD modes gt m F AM FM select in radio mode This control allows you
152. roperly Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine By law vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures repairs services sells leases trades vehicles or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working Information about your vehicle s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up specifications Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an I M test of the on board diagnostics system If your Check Engine Service Engine Soon light is on refer to the description in the Warning Lights and Chimes section of the Instrumentation chapter Your vehicle may not pass the I M test with the Check Engine Service Engine Soon light on 187 Maintenance and care If the vehicle s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced the on board diagnostics system is reset to a not ready for I M test condition To ready the on board diagnostics system for I M testing a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as described below
153. rted Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine damage When fail safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail safe mode so drive the vehicle with caution The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed operation and the engine will run rough Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage therefore 1 Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine 2 Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility 3 If this is not possible wait a short period for the engine to cool 4 Check the coolant level and replenish if low Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 5 Re start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility 163 Maintenance and care Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service interval schedules If adding fluid is necessary use only MERCON ATF Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature 20 80 F 7 25 C 1 Check the fluid level on the dipstick It should be between the arrows in the FULL COLD range Do not add fluid if the level is wi
154. s lubrication will also be necessary 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 Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to the level indicator Do not overfill the battery cells If the electrolyte level in the battery is low you can add plain tap water to the battery as long as you do not use hard water water with a high mineral or alkali content If possible however try to only fill the battery 167 Maintenance and care cells with distilled water If the battery needs water often have the charging system checked If your battery has a cover shield make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced For longer trouble free operation keep the top of the battery clean and dry Also make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals remove the cables from the terminals and clean with a wire brush You can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks or lighted substances
155. s recirculated air to cool the vehicle MAX A C is noisier than NORM A C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle NORM A C Uses outside air to cool the vehicle It is quieter than MAX A C but not as economical Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers VENT Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers However the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode 21 Controls and features OFF Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate For short periods of time only use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle FLR Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts However the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode MIX Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode For added customer comfort when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts If the temperature is about 10 C 50 F
156. s to resolve disputes 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 except Quebec For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate These officials can inform you of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti knock index lower than is recommended for your vehicle contact a district or owner relations customer assistance office 216 Customer assistance The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage 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 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 WORLDWIDE DIRECT
157. sembly osr NotUsed o 39 Not Used Modified Vehicle Modified Vehicle o 42 Not Used Power Windows Pd Not Used Hither Fuse 21 or Circuit breaker 43 will be present for power windows Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses 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 care chapter 134 Roadside emergencies Cd Cd 9 ve Cd CA SZ Le Co Co O00 b Ce 0o00 La mm Le l a L Le Ls Ls Lad Ce L JCE La l a The high current fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Description Location Rating 1 Not Used 2 __ Not Used 3 Not Used 4 10A PCM Keep Alive Memory Instrument Cluster 5 Right Trailer Turn Signal Left Trailer Turn Signal 7 ___ Not Used 8 60a _ IP Fuses 5 11 23 38 4 10 16 22 28 30A PCM Power Relay Engine Compartment Fuse 4 10 60A Auxiliary Battery Relay Engine Compartment Fuses 14 22 IDM Relay Engine Compartment Fuses 26 27 Blower Motor Relay Blower Mot
158. set speed Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed To return to a previously set speed e Press RES RSM RESUME For RES RSM RESUME to operate the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km h 80 mph 62 Controls and features TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control toward you to move the steering wheel up or down Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position then release the control A Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER CONTROLS SJ Rotate the windshield wiper control gt 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 63 Controls and features Push the control on the end of the B stalk to activate washer Push and gt hold for a longer wash cycle The washer will automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use OVERDRIVE CONTROL 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 end of the gearshift lever The Transmission Control Indicator Light TCIL the word OFF will illuminate on the en
159. speed 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 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 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 147 Roadside emergencies 3 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions 148 Roadside emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed contact a professional towing service or if you are a member your roadside assistance center It is recommended that your vehicle be towed by wheel lift or flatbed equipment However a slingbelt with T hooks can also be used If your vehicle is equipped with an air dam and must be towed from the front it is recommended that your vehicle be towed by wheel lift or flatbed equipment to prevent damage to the air dam If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage
160. ssette VOL PUSH ON OGL EES OOOO Volume power control Press the control to turn the audio VOL PUSH ON system on or off C A Turn the control to raise or lower K Na volume VOL PUSH ON If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on 30 Controls and features AM FM select The AM FM select control works in radio and tape modes AM FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands Press the AM control to select from AM selections and press the FM control to select from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations AM FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode Tune adjust in radio mode e Press lt q 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 e Press gt to move to the next frequency up the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold for quick movement Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode Seek function in radio mode e Press lt q to find the next listenable station down the frequency band e Press P to find the next listenable
161. sssesssssrisess 126 Emergencies roadside Jump starting 0 eee 144 Emission control system 186 ENING nigro teriteni 206 check engine service engine soon light 10 CLEANING segere n 195 COOIAIW seanoa 158 diesel a aaa aE R T 5 fail safe coolant cceees 162 idle speed control 0008 167 lubrication specifications 203 206 224 refill capacities cc cceeee 200 Service POMS sccsccccencesces ceceeans 152 starting after a collision 128 Engine block heater 106 Engine OIl sereen 152 checking and adding 152 GID STICK sasive wccsasiiviasstsdeeveaeesteaak 152 filter specifications 154 199 recommendations 006 154 refill capacities cccceeees 200 specifications c 203 206 Exhaust fumes sissies 107 Fail safe cooling 0 0 0 162 Fluid capacities 2 00 200 Four Wheel Drive vehicles preparing to drive your VENIGIS scccssascasscsaeseedseaascoacdsxaves 113 OM serere e A 179 calculating fuel economy 183 CANO rssicon ca spedasdboces shetaeeveehsstens 182 CADACILY 3s ccieiazes iene testedsovaesbgerss 200 choosing the right fuel 181 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 008 186 detergent in fuel c e 182 filling your vehicle with fuel 0 0 0 0 179 182 183 filter specifications 183 199 fuel pump shut off switch 128 BABS BEA E A E 14 improv
162. station up the frequency band 31 Controls and features Scan function The scan function works in radio 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 SCAN control again to stop the scan mode 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 Select the frequency band with the AM or the 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 VOOMOOWR Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you N to increase or decrease the audio A system s bass output 32 Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s treble output Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers Tape select e To enter tape mode while in radio mode press the TAPE AMS control Controls and features A TREB 33
163. summary of the action taken by the dealer s and Ford Motor Company e the names if known of all the people you contacted at the dealership s e a description of the action you expect to resolve your concern You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does not qualify for Board review Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation indicate YES to question 6 on the application While it is your right to make an oral presentation before the Board this is not a requirement and the Board will decide the case whether or not an oral presentation is made Oral presentation may be requested by the Board as well Making a decision Board members review all available information related to each complaint including oral presentations and arrive at a fair and impartial decision Board review may be terminated at any time by either party Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date that all requested information is received by the Board Since the Board generally meets once a month it may take longer for the Board to consider some cases 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 To Request a DSB Brochure Appl
164. t Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control 91 Seating and safety restraints Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation If the air bag is inflated the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately If the air bag is not replaced the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision The SRS consists of e driver and passenger air bag modules which include the inflators and air bags e one or more impact and safing sensors e a readiness light and tone e and the electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning including the impact sensors the system wiring the air bag system readiness light the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors Determining if the system is operational At The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following e The readiness light will either i flash or stay lit ry e The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition
165. t emission standards The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb If it comes on after the engine is started one of the engine s emission control systems may be malfunctioning The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on solid This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel The engine may misfire or run poorly 2 Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel 3 The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present the Service Engine Soon 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 If the Service Engine Soon light remains on have your vehicle serviced at the first a
166. t reaches normal operating temperature 2 Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake 3 With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage 4 Latch the gearshift lever in P Park and leave the engine running 5 Remove the dipstick wiping it clean with a clean dry lint free rag If necessary refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick 6 Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube 165 Maintenance and care 7 Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level The fluid should be in the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the ambient temperature is above 10 C 50 F Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature 66 C 77 C 150 F 170 F on a level surface The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km 20 miles of driving 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 transmiss
167. ted e The year and make of your vehicle e The date of vehicle purchase e The current odometer reading e The vehicle identification number VIN If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute you may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement Board U S or the Mediation Arbitration Program Canada 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 In the United States a warranty dispute must be submitted to the Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act or to the extent allowed by state law before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws This 212 Customer assistance dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state created rights or other rights which are independent of the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD U S only The Dispute Settlement Board is e an independent third party arbitration program for warranty disputes e available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations modify procedures and or to discontinue this service without notice and without incurri
168. the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive 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 What you should know about fail safe cooling if equipped If the engine coolant supply is depleted this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred The fail safe distance depends on ambient temperatures vehicle load and terrain 162 Maintenance and care How fail safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat e the engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red hot area e the 57 and E symbol will illuminate aE e the Service Engine Soon C indicator light will illuminate If the engine reaches a preset over temperature condition the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine When this occurs the vehicle will still operate However e the engine power will be limited e the air conditioning system will be disabled Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine will completely shut down causing steering and braking effort to increase Once the engine temperature cools the engine can be re sta
169. the engine coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the cold fill level or within the cold fill range as listed on the reservoir depending upon application Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if you have to add more than 1 0 liter 1 0 quart of engine coolant per month To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from being released from the engine cooling system never remove the radiator cap while the engine is running or hot Failure to follow this warning may result in damage to the engine s cooling system and possible severe personal injury If you must remove the radiator cap follow these steps to avoid personal injury 1 Before you remove the cap turn the engine off and let it cool 2 When the engine is cool wrap a thick cloth around the cap Slowly turn cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to release 3 Step back while the pressure releases 4 When you are sure that all the pressure has been released use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolant produced by Ford approved processes Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specification ESE M97B44 A Use of a recycled engine coolant which does not meet the Ford specification may harm engine and cooling system components Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner Fol
170. thin this range 2 If the fluid level is low start the engine 3 While the engine idles turn the steering wheel left and right several times 4 Turn the engine off 164 Maintenance and care For E SuperDuty vehicles with the Hydro Boost Brake System do not press the brake pedal after the engine has been turned off 5 Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick Do not add fluid if the level is between the arrows in the FULL COLD range 6 If the fluid is low add fluid in small amounts continuously checking the level until it reaches the FULL COLD range Be sure to put the dipstick back in the reservoir TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transmission does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly i e if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed To obtain an accurate fluid check drive the vehicle 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 1 Drive the vehicle 30 km 20 miles or until i
171. through the frequencies quickly e Press gt to move to the next frequency up the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold for quick movement Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode Seek function in radio mode e Press lt Q to find the next listenable station down the frequency band e Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with four station memory preset controls These controls can be used to select up to four preset AM stations and eight FM stations four in FM1 and four in FM2 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 ERED ERED Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s bass output Press the TONE control once then use the volume knob to adjust the desired level VOL PUSH ON 27 Controls and features Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you VOL to increase or decrease the audio ae system s treble output ONE Press the TONE control twice then J use the volume knob to adjust the desired level Speaker balance
172. til it stops If the Service Engine Soon Check Engine indicator comes on and stays on when you start the engine the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed Turn off the engine remove the fuel filler cap align the cap properly and reinstall it If you must replace the fuel filler cap replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle 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 182 Maintenance and care The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel system to work improperly in a collision which may result in possible personal injury Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement see your dealer or a qualified service technician Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best s
173. tion is approximately 40 km 24 miles This range can be affected by signal modulation Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength volume relative to other stations e Terrain Hills mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms Moving away from an interfering structure out of its shadow returns your reception to normal e Station overload Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger signals when you pass a broadcast tower A stronger signal may temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station frequency is displayed The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo Audio system warranties and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information If service is necessary see your dealer or a qualified technician POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1 ACCESSORY allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not 3 l running AB 2 LOCK locks the steering wheel 2 automatic transmission gearshift o lever and allows key removal 3 OFF shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel 4 ON all electric
174. 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 in personal injury and or damage to the vehicle or battery Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners Keep batteries out of reach of children Batteries contain sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution In case of acid contact with skin or eyes flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician immediately Because your vehicle s engine is electronically controlled by a computer some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance To begin this process 1 With the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park turn off all accessories and start the engine 168 3 Maintenance and care Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 6 Turn the
175. trol Cif equipped must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate The inside lights will not turn off if e they have been turned on with the dimmer control or e any door is open 70 Seating and safety restraints SEATING Adjusting the front manual seat A Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving A Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop fp Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips f Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat s safety belt in the event of a collision Lift handle to move seat forward or backward gt Pull lever up to adjust seatback Seating and safety restraints Adjusting the front power seat if equipped A Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving f Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop A Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips A Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat s safety belt in the event of a collision The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion Ore Ol Press front to raise or lower the Ny front portion of the seat cushion N N Press rear to raise or lower the rea
176. uch the playing surface e Do not insert more than one disc at a time e Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time e After playing store the disc in its case Cleaning cassetie player if equipped Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to 12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation Cassette and cassette player care e Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less e 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 e Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub e Remove loose labels before inserting tapes e Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played Radio frequency information The Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC establish the frequencies AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts Allowable frequencies are AM 530 540 1600 1610 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz Not all frequencies are used in a given area 57 Controls and features Radio reception factors Three factors can affect radio reception e Distance strength The further an FM signal travels the weaker it is The listenable range of the average FM sta
177. udinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation Air bags are designed to inflate in frontal and near frontal collisions not rollover side impact or rear impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration 90 Seating and safety restraints The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation After air bag deployment it is normal to notice a smoke like powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant This may consist of cornstarch talcum powder to lubricate the bag or sodium compounds e g baking soda that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag Small 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 Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures facial and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deploymen
178. ust automatically The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips not around the waist Insert the tongue into the correct buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from To lengthen the belt turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle To tighten the belt pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use 82 Seating and safety restraints Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt assembly is too short even when fully extended 20 cm 8 inches can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly part number 611C22 Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label Also use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso Safety belt warning light and indicator chime A The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts Conditions of operation The driver s safety belt is not The safety belt warning light buckled
179. uster Warning Chime 4WABS Relay Warning Indicators Main Light Switch RKE Module Radio Power Locks w RKE Illuminated Entry Warning Chime Modified Vehicle Power Mirrors Main Light Switch Courtesy Lamps RKE Module Power Lock Switches Memory Lock Power Locks with RKE Shift Interlock Speed Control DRL Module Multi Function Switch Turn Signals Roadside emergencies Fuse Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Location Rating Fuse Panel Description Radio Capacitor s Ignition Coil PCM Diode PCM Power Relay Fuel Heater Glow Plug Relay Diesel Only Wiper Control Module Windshield Wiper Motor Main Light Switch External Lamps Multi Function Switch Flash to pass A A A A Brake Pressure Switch Multi Function Switch Hazards RABS Brake Pedal Position Switch A A A A Transmission Range TR Sensor Auxiliary Battery Relay Blend Door Actuator Function Selector Switch Instrument Cluster Air Bag and Charge Indicator 21 30A Power Windows 22 IBA Memory Power Radio Cigar Lighter Data Link Connector DLC 24 Not Used eft Headlamp Low Beam 26 Not Used adio ower Plug 29 Not Used 133 3 3 2 A A 3 A 3 0 0 0 15 15 15 5 5 0 10 5 0 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Roadside emergencies Fuse Relay Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Location Rating Fuse Panel Description NotUsed S Column As
180. vailable opportunity Light is blinking Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter You should drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity Under engine misfire conditions excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter the fuel system interior floor coverings or other vehicle components possibly causing a fire 11 Instrumentation Transmission control indicator light TCIL Illuminates when the Transmission o Control Switch TCS refer to 7 EaU Overdrive control in the Controls T and Features chapter has been E pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF When the TCIL the word OFF on the gear shift light is on the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is detected If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible damage to the transmission could occur Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position P to remind you to fasten your safety belts For more information refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter Charging system Illuminates when the ig
181. vel of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure 175 Maintenance and care SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure e Use an accurate tire pressure gauge e 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 e Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Certification Label Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control Tire rotation Because your vehicle s tires perform different jobs they often wear differently To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer rotate them as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide If you notice that the tires wear unevenly have them checked The following procedure applies to vehicles equipped with single rear wheels if your vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels it is recommended that only the front wheels be rotated side to side e Four tire rotat
182. ves from the air intake area at the bottom of the windshield under the hood e When placing objects on top of your instrument panel be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield Also avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop Manual heating and air conditioning system if equipped Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle s FAN a LO e 20 Controls and features Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle coot es WARM Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow OFF to the inside of the vehicle VENT FLR NORM MIX A C NC The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except VENT and FLR However the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10 C 50 F or higher Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle MAX A C Use
183. warranty Many of the world s automakers issued the World wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle Gasolines that meet the World wide Fuel Charter should be used when available Ask 181 Maintenance and care your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World wide Fuel Charter Cleaner air Ford approves the use of reformulated cleaner burning gasolines to improve air quality These gasolines may contain oxygenates up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components If you have run out of fuel 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 For more information on the Service Engine Soon indicator refer to the Instrumentation chapter Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1 8 turn on off feature When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1 8 of a turn until it stops 3 Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe 4 To install the cap align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the filler pipe 5 Turn the filler cap clockwise 1 8 of a turn un
184. while driving on a downhill you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km h 10 mph below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage This is normal Pressing RES RSM RESUME will re engage it Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved 60 Controls and features To set a higher set speed Press and hold SET SET ACC SET ACCEL Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or Press and release SET SET ACC SET ACCEL Each press will increase the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 mph or Accelerate with your accelerator pedal When the desired vehicle speed is reached press and release SET SET ACC SET ACCEL You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed To set a lower set speed Press and hold CST COAST Release the control when the desired speed is reached or Press and release CST COAST Each press will decrease the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 mph or Depress the brake pedal When the desired vehicle speed is reached press SET SET ACC SET ACCEL 61 Controls and features To disengage speed control e Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed

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