Ford 1998 Crown Victoria- Manuals

Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors the engine’semission control system. Thissystem is commonly known as theOn Board Diagnostics System (OBDII). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that yourvehicle continues to meet government emission standards. Th...

Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first availableopportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatur...

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned on and the engineis off. If the light does not illuminatemomentarily at start up, remains onor continues to flash, the ABS needsto be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system isdisabled a...

Engine oil pressure (if equipped) Illuminates when the oil pressurefalls below the normal range. Stopthe vehicle as soon as safelypossible and switch off the engineimmediately. Check the oil level andadd oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter. This lamp also illuminat...

O/D off Illuminates when the transmissioncontrol switch has been pushed.When the light is on, thetransmission does not shift intooverdrive. If the light does not comeon when the transmission control switch is depressed or if the lightflashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced. Traction...

amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle fromempty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less thanthe advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. • S...

• Optional instrument cluster Odometer Registers the total kilometers(miles) of the vehicle. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Refer to Electronic Message Center for information on how to switch the display from metric to English measurements. km/h MPH km S MPH km/h 10 20 3...

Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. To reset,depress the control. Refer to electronic message center for Trip A and Trip B features on theoptional instrument cluster. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operati...

chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at yourdealership or by a qualified technician. ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER The electronic message center onlyworks when the ignition is in theON position. The message center allows you to: • see problems such as door ajar,air suspension...

E/M Press this control to switch theelectronic instrument cluster displayand the message center display frommetric to English units. Select Each press of the SELECT controlwill select a different function. Press the right side of the control toadvance the function to the right,and press the left sid...

Press the RESET control while AVGECON is displayed to reset thefunction. The average displayed is the averagesince the last reset. INST ECON (instantaneous fuel economy) Select this function to calculate theinstantaneous fuel economy of yourrunning vehicle. For example, youcan see what your fuel eco...

AVG SPEED (average speed) Select this function to display youraverage speed in miles per hour orkilometers per hour. Your vehicle must be moving tocalculate your average speed. When your vehicle is not moving, theaverage speed is displayed at 0 kilometers (0 miles) per hour. Message center indicator...

Low washer fluid Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to ON and willstay on when the windshield washerfluid is low. Trunk ajar If the trunk is not completelyclosed, this light comes on whenyou turn the ignition to ON. Withthe ignition ON, this light will flashfive times and sound a ton...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlightand parklamp operation. • Push up to brighten. • Push down to dim. HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps only. Rotate to the secondposition to also turn on...

Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps thelights on for a preselected period oftime after the ignition switch isturned to OFF. • To turn autol...

The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when theignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defrosterbefore ten minutes have passed, push the control again. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped) Fan speed control Contro...

Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should beleft in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle isparked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inletduct. • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisierthan NORM A...

Temperature selection The display window indicates theselected temperature, function(AUTO or one of the overridecontrols) and manual control of fanspeed ( ) if automatic fan speed is not desired. To control the temperature, selectany temperature between 18°C(65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressingthe blue...

Fan speed ( ) When AUTOMATIC is pressed, fanspeed is adjusted automatically forexisting conditions. You can overridefan speed at any time. To controlfan speed manually, use thethumbwheel to cancel automatic fanspeed operation. Rotate thethumbwheel up for higher fan speedor down for lower fan speed. ...

Displaying outside temperature Press OUTSIDE TEMP to displaythe outside air temperature. It willbe displayed until OUTSIDE TEMPis pressed again. If the selected temperature is changed while the outside temperature isdisplayed, the new temperature will be displayed for four seconds after itis changed...

• Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield). • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hotweather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if youdrive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force...

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without locking thestee...

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil the vehicle is traveling at orabove 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads thatare winding, slippery, or unpaved. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neu...

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speedcontrol usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle tothe previously programmed set speed. To set a lower set speed • Press and hold CST/COAST.Release the control when thedesired speed is reached or • Press and...

Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed • Press RES/RSM/RESUME. ForRES/RSM/RESUME to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph). Indicator light This light comes on when either theSET ACC/SET ACCEL orRES/RSM/RESUME controls a...

When programming your HomeLink t Universal Transmitter, you will be operating the garage door or gate. Be sure that people and objects are out to the way to prevent potential harm or damage. Do not use the HomeLink t Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and revers...

2. Press the training control on the garage door opener receiver until thetraining light (next to the control) begins to flash (1-2 seconds). 3. Press the programmedHomeLink t control in the vehicle until the training light on the garagedoor receiver turns solid (1-2seconds). Release the HomeLink t ...

Press the control to turn the mirroron or off. The mirror will automatically returnto the normal state whenever thevehicle is placed in R(Reverse)(when the mirror is on) toensure a bright clear view whenbacking up. ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED) The compass reading will remain accurate during most...

Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which compass zoneyou are in by referring to the zonemap. 2. With the compass display turnedon, press and hold the COMP side ofthe control until the zone selectionnumber appears in the mirrordisplay window. 3. Release the COMP side of thecontrol, then press it do...

Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines. 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Press and hold the COMP side ofthe control for approximately sixseconds until “C” appears in themirror display. 3. Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km...

• Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open. Express down • Press AUTO and release quickly.The window will open fully.Depress again to stop windowoperation. Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for...

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press U to unlock all doors and L tolock all doors. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power sideview mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirroror R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the contro...

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate. Press the control a second timewithin five seconds to unlock alldoors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. The horn will chirp and theparklamps/taillamps will flash toconfirm the...

Autolock This feature automatically locks all doors when: • all vehicle doors are closed • the ignition is in the ON position • you shift into or through R (Reverse) • the brake pedal is released. Relock The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened and closed • the brake pedal is released...

Opening the trunk Press the control once to open thetrunk. Ensure that the trunk is closed andlatched before driving your vehicle.Failure to latch the trunk may causeobjects to fall out of the trunk orblock the rear view. Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate thealarm. To deactivate ...

Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle’s transmittersto your dealer for reprogramming if: • a transmitter is lost or • you want to purchase additionaltransmitters (up to four may beprogrammed). SECURILOCK Y ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM The SecuriLock y anti-theft system provides an advanced level of...

3. Within five seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the secondpreviously programmed SecuriLock y key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least onesecond but no more than 5 seconds). 4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the second Secur...

The factory-set code is located: • on the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment • taped to the computer module When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press themiddle of the controls to ensure a good activation. Programming your own entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (ke...

Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entrysystem To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personalcode (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of prior digit). The interiorlamps will illuminate. To unlock all doors, enter thefactory-set code or personal co...

Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Using the manual recline function (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuringpeople in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright ...

Press to move the rear portion ofthe seat cushion up or down. Adjusting the power seats – seat mounted controls Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. The power seat controls are locatedon the side of the driver’s seat. Press to raise or lower the seat, orto move the s...

To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should a...

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passengeroutboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive m...

Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of theshoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heightcontrol down. To rais...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to the ON position... The safety belt warning lightilluminates for one to two minutesand the warning chime sounds forfour to eight seconds. The driver’s safety belt is buckledwhile the in...

Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably. • Recline the seat one or two notches from the upright position. The right front passenger air bag is not designed to restrainoccupants in...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal decelerationsufficient to cause the sensors toclose an electrical circuit thatinitiates air bag inflation. The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a c...

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch 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 acollision. The SRS ...

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly ...

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended inyour vehicle. To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who haveoutgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioningbooster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehiclesafety standards...

Installing a child safety seat in the center rear seating positionwith adjustable lap belt 1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that itsbottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding thetongue up the webbing. 2. Place the child safety seat in the cent...

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meetsall Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirementsregulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerato...

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the parking brake isset. 4. Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park). 5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). BRAKE HOOD 1 2 3 4 5 Starting 79

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate. E LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE AIR SUSP OD OFF BRAKE AIR BAG TEMP OIL VOLTS FUEL MPH km/h 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90...

Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaustfumes. 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 ...

BRAKES Your brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the “Service Guide” for scheduledmaintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittentsqueal or g...

ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. If an ABS fault is detected, thelight will remain on, the ABS system is disabled with normal braking stilleffective, and your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. ...

The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle. However, ifthe normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop yourvehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rearbrakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and thehandling of your vehicle...

Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme leftfor more than a few seconds when the engine is running. This actioncould damage the power steering pump. Speed sensitive steering The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive. At high speeds, steeringassist will decrease to imp...

TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal isdepressed. If you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park) with the brake pedaldepressed: 1. Apply the parkin...

Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift leverfrom position to 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 stopbefore shifting into P (Park). Makesure the gearshift is securely latchedin P ...

Overdrive can be deactivated bypressing the transmission controlswitch on the gearshift lever. The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) will illuminate on theinstrument cluster. Drive Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission controlswitch on the gearshift lever with the ...

The amount of weight your loaded trailer should be no more than 907 kg(2 000 lbs.). Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailerweight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, st...

Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure yourtrailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer ortrailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hookingup trailer lamps. Driving while you tow Do not drive faster than 88 km/h (55...

Launching or retrieving a boat When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval, • Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge ofthe rear bumper and • Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (six inches) above thebottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these ...

HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when theignition is off. • The hazard lights control islocated on top of the steeringcolumn. • Depress hazard lights control toactivate all hazard flashers...

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated on the left side of the trunkbehind the trunk liner. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse rating Color 5 amp Tan 7.5 amp Brown 10 amp Red 15 amp Light blue 20 amp Yellow 20 amp fuse link Light blue 25 amp Natural 30 amp Light green 30 amp fuse link Pink 40 amp fuse link Green 50 amp fuse link Red 60 amp fuse link Yellow 80 amp fuse link Black ...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 1 15A Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch,Multi-Function Switch, Speed Control 2 30A Wiper Control Module, Windshield WiperMotor 3 — Not Used 4 15A Lighting Control Module, Main Light Switch 5 15A Backup Lamps, Variable As...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 8 15A Lighting Control Module, Power Mirrors,PATS Module, Keyless Entry, ClockMemory, Electronic Automatic TemperatureControl (EATC), Power Windows, PoliceSpot Light, SecuriLock 9 30A Blower Motor, A/C-Heater Mode Switch 10 10A Air Bag Module 11 5A Rad...

If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not followthese precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances • load the v...

Reinstalling the anti-theft lug nut 1. Insert the key over the locking lug nut. 2. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply pressure onthe key with the wrench. 3. Install the lug nut. Tire change procedure To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, besure the parking b...

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 catalyticconverter. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, ...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Position the vehicles so that theydo not touch one another. 2. Switch off the engine. Switch offany unnecessary electricalequipment. 3. Connect the positive (+) terminalof the discharged battery (1) to thepositive (+) terminal of the boosterbattery (2). 4. Connect one...

Removing the jumper cables 1. Remove the jumper cables inreverse order. Take the cable off themetallic engine surface (1) first,followed by the cable on thenegative (-) booster battery terminal(2). 2. Remove the cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the boosterbattery (3) and then the dischargedbat...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with slingbelt equipment. Ford Motor Companyhas not dev...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a “Service Guide” which makes tracking routine serviceeasy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providenecessary parts...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Battery 9. Automatic transmission...

• If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough oil to raise thelevel within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil ...

2. Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. If necessary, add brake fluid untilthe level reaches MAX. Do not fillabove this line. 4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluidcertified to meet Ford specifications.Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Brake fluid is toxic. If ...

ENGINE COOLANT Check the level of the enginecoolant in the reservoir. Refer to the“Service Guide” for service intervalschedules. Be sure to read andunderstand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not been checked at the above recommendedinterval, the eng...

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. If you must remove the coolant reservoir cap, follow these steps to avoidpersonal 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...

For vehicles with green coolant, not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A, and useof such coolant may harm engine and cooling system components. For vehicles with orange coolant, no recycling process has been approved at this time and use of suc...

How fail-safe cooling works • Standard cluster • Optional cluster If the engine overheats, the engine will automatically switch toalternating cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an airpump and cools the engine. When this occurs: • if your vehicle is equipped with analog gauges, the en...

• the symbol will begin to flash. • if your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges, the gauge bars willflash and a tone will sound continuously for thirty seconds. • the engine will completely shut down, causing steering and brakingeffort to increase. Once the engine temperature cools, the engine c...

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to the “Service Guide” for theservice interval schedules. If addingfluid is necessary, use onlyMERCON t ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant temperature g...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking and adding automatic transmission fluid Follow the scheduled service intervals outlined in the “Service Guide.” Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type offluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and/or dipstick handleand also in the L...

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 shouldbe turned off for about 30 minutes to allow the fluid to cool beforechecking. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 2. Wit...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the “Service Guide” for the serviceinterval sch...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend 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 oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local standards fordisposal. Call your local recyclingcenter to find out more aboutrecycling automotive batteries. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem lesseffective. Substan...

Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material o...

Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may als...

• Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not usetire chains on dry roads. • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicledamage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle whenusing snow tires and chains. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Importan...

• Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kindcan lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases,excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause seriousillness and permanent injury. • Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the e...

Running out of fuel Avoid running out fuel because this situation may have an adverse affecton powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to crank the engine several times before the systemstarts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine. • Your “Check Engine” light may come o...

2. Remove the protective cover by turning the three knobs to the unlockposition. 3. Disengage the safety snap on the connector by pulling upward slightlyon the clip. 4. Release clip and disconnect theelectrical connector from the bulb. 5. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise...

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Remove the protective cover by turning the three knobs to the unlockposition. 3. Disengage the safety snap on the connector by pulling upward slightlyon the clip. 4. Disconnect the ...

CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the “Customer Assistance Guide” for a list of Ford-approvedcleaners, polishes and waxes. Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly withcold or lukewarm water. Never usestrong detergents or soap. If yourvehicle is particularly dirty, use aquality c...

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. Cleaning plastic exterior parts Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover ifnecessary. Do ...

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 ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driverfrom undesirable windshield reflection. Cleaning the interior fabric Re...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine Air filter FA-1032 Fuel filter FG-800A Battery (standard) BXT-59 Battery (optional) BXT-65-650 Oil filter FL-820-S PCV valve EV-98 Spark plugs* AWSF-32PP * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for sparkplug gap information....

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity Engine oil (includesfilter change) Motorcraft 5W30 SuperPremium Motor Oil 4.7L (5.0 quarts) Brake fluid High Performance DOT 3Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Fill to line onreservoir Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON t ATF Fill to line on reservoir Tran...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash, orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar compl...

Aiming headlamps ....................138Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ..........................................68 and child safety seats ..............69description ................................68disposal ......................................72indicator light ...........................7...

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons) Engine oil capacity(includes filter change) 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford SpecificationWSS-M2C153-G. Automatic transmissionfluid capacity 13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use MotorcraftM...

Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors the engine’semission control system. Thissystem is commonly known as theOn Board Diagnostics System (OBDII). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that yourvehicle continues to meet government emission standards. Th...

Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first availableopportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatur...

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned on and the engineis off. If the light does not illuminatemomentarily at start up, remains onor continues to flash, the ABS needsto be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system isdisabled a...

Engine oil pressure (if equipped) Illuminates when the oil pressurefalls below the normal range. Stopthe vehicle as soon as safelypossible and switch off the engineimmediately. Check the oil level andadd oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter. This lamp also illuminat...

O/D off Illuminates when the transmissioncontrol switch has been pushed.When the light is on, thetransmission does not shift intooverdrive. If the light does not comeon when the transmission control switch is depressed or if the lightflashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced. Traction...

amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle fromempty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less thanthe advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. • S...

• Optional instrument cluster Odometer Registers the total kilometers(miles) of the vehicle. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Refer to Electronic Message Center for information on how to switch the display from metric to English measurements. km/h MPH km S MPH km/h 10 20 3...

Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. To reset,depress the control. Refer to electronic message center for Trip A and Trip B features on theoptional instrument cluster. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operati...

chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at yourdealership or by a qualified technician. ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER The electronic message center onlyworks when the ignition is in theON position. The message center allows you to: • see problems such as door ajar,air suspension...

E/M Press this control to switch theelectronic instrument cluster displayand the message center display frommetric to English units. Select Each press of the SELECT controlwill select a different function. Press the right side of the control toadvance the function to the right,and press the left sid...

Press the RESET control while AVGECON is displayed to reset thefunction. The average displayed is the averagesince the last reset. INST ECON (instantaneous fuel economy) Select this function to calculate theinstantaneous fuel economy of yourrunning vehicle. For example, youcan see what your fuel eco...

AVG SPEED (average speed) Select this function to display youraverage speed in miles per hour orkilometers per hour. Your vehicle must be moving tocalculate your average speed. When your vehicle is not moving, theaverage speed is displayed at 0 kilometers (0 miles) per hour. Message center indicator...

Low washer fluid Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to ON and willstay on when the windshield washerfluid is low. Trunk ajar If the trunk is not completelyclosed, this light comes on whenyou turn the ignition to ON. Withthe ignition ON, this light will flashfive times and sound a ton...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlightand parklamp operation. • Push up to brighten. • Push down to dim. HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps only. Rotate to the secondposition to also turn on...

Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps thelights on for a preselected period oftime after the ignition switch isturned to OFF. • To turn autol...

The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when theignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defrosterbefore ten minutes have passed, push the control again. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped) Fan speed control Contro...

Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should beleft in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle isparked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inletduct. • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisierthan NORM A...

Temperature selection The display window indicates theselected temperature, function(AUTO or one of the overridecontrols) and manual control of fanspeed ( ) if automatic fan speed is not desired. To control the temperature, selectany temperature between 18°C(65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressingthe blue...

Fan speed ( ) When AUTOMATIC is pressed, fanspeed is adjusted automatically forexisting conditions. You can overridefan speed at any time. To controlfan speed manually, use thethumbwheel to cancel automatic fanspeed operation. Rotate thethumbwheel up for higher fan speedor down for lower fan speed. ...

Displaying outside temperature Press OUTSIDE TEMP to displaythe outside air temperature. It willbe displayed until OUTSIDE TEMPis pressed again. If the selected temperature is changed while the outside temperature isdisplayed, the new temperature will be displayed for four seconds after itis changed...

• Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield). • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hotweather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if youdrive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force...

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without locking thestee...

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil the vehicle is traveling at orabove 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads thatare winding, slippery, or unpaved. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neu...

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speedcontrol usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle tothe previously programmed set speed. To set a lower set speed • Press and hold CST/COAST.Release the control when thedesired speed is reached or • Press and...

Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed • Press RES/RSM/RESUME. ForRES/RSM/RESUME to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph). Indicator light This light comes on when either theSET ACC/SET ACCEL orRES/RSM/RESUME controls a...

When programming your HomeLink t Universal Transmitter, you will be operating the garage door or gate. Be sure that people and objects are out to the way to prevent potential harm or damage. Do not use the HomeLink t Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and revers...

2. Press the training control on the garage door opener receiver until thetraining light (next to the control) begins to flash (1-2 seconds). 3. Press the programmedHomeLink t control in the vehicle until the training light on the garagedoor receiver turns solid (1-2seconds). Release the HomeLink t ...

Press the control to turn the mirroron or off. The mirror will automatically returnto the normal state whenever thevehicle is placed in R(Reverse)(when the mirror is on) toensure a bright clear view whenbacking up. ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED) The compass reading will remain accurate during most...

Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which compass zoneyou are in by referring to the zonemap. 2. With the compass display turnedon, press and hold the COMP side ofthe control until the zone selectionnumber appears in the mirrordisplay window. 3. Release the COMP side of thecontrol, then press it do...

Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines. 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Press and hold the COMP side ofthe control for approximately sixseconds until “C” appears in themirror display. 3. Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km...

• Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open. Express down • Press AUTO and release quickly.The window will open fully.Depress again to stop windowoperation. Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for...

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press U to unlock all doors and L tolock all doors. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power sideview mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirroror R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the contro...

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate. Press the control a second timewithin five seconds to unlock alldoors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. The horn will chirp and theparklamps/taillamps will flash toconfirm the...

Autolock This feature automatically locks all doors when: • all vehicle doors are closed • the ignition is in the ON position • you shift into or through R (Reverse) • the brake pedal is released. Relock The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened and closed • the brake pedal is released...

Opening the trunk Press the control once to open thetrunk. Ensure that the trunk is closed andlatched before driving your vehicle.Failure to latch the trunk may causeobjects to fall out of the trunk orblock the rear view. Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate thealarm. To deactivate ...

Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle’s transmittersto your dealer for reprogramming if: • a transmitter is lost or • you want to purchase additionaltransmitters (up to four may beprogrammed). SECURILOCK Y ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM The SecuriLock y anti-theft system provides an advanced level of...

3. Within five seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the secondpreviously programmed SecuriLock y key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least onesecond but no more than 5 seconds). 4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the second Secur...

The factory-set code is located: • on the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment • taped to the computer module When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press themiddle of the controls to ensure a good activation. Programming your own entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (ke...

Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entrysystem To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personalcode (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of prior digit). The interiorlamps will illuminate. To unlock all doors, enter thefactory-set code or personal co...

Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Using the manual recline function (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuringpeople in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright ...

Press to move the rear portion ofthe seat cushion up or down. Adjusting the power seats – seat mounted controls Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. The power seat controls are locatedon the side of the driver’s seat. Press to raise or lower the seat, orto move the s...

To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should a...

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passengeroutboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive m...

Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of theshoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heightcontrol down. To rais...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to the ON position... The safety belt warning lightilluminates for one to two minutesand the warning chime sounds forfour to eight seconds. The driver’s safety belt is buckledwhile the in...

Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably. • Recline the seat one or two notches from the upright position. The right front passenger air bag is not designed to restrainoccupants in...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal decelerationsufficient to cause the sensors toclose an electrical circuit thatinitiates air bag inflation. The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a c...

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch 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 acollision. The SRS ...

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly ...

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended inyour vehicle. To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who haveoutgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioningbooster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehiclesafety standards...

Installing a child safety seat in the center rear seating positionwith adjustable lap belt 1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that itsbottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding thetongue up the webbing. 2. Place the child safety seat in the cent...

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meetsall Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirementsregulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerato...

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the parking brake isset. 4. Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park). 5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). BRAKE HOOD 1 2 3 4 5 Starting 79

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate. E LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE AIR SUSP OD OFF BRAKE AIR BAG TEMP OIL VOLTS FUEL MPH km/h 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90...

Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaustfumes. 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 ...

BRAKES Your brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the “Service Guide” for scheduledmaintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittentsqueal or g...

ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. If an ABS fault is detected, thelight will remain on, the ABS system is disabled with normal braking stilleffective, and your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. ...

The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle. However, ifthe normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop yourvehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rearbrakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and thehandling of your vehicle...

Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme leftfor more than a few seconds when the engine is running. This actioncould damage the power steering pump. Speed sensitive steering The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive. At high speeds, steeringassist will decrease to imp...

TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal isdepressed. If you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park) with the brake pedaldepressed: 1. Apply the parkin...

Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift leverfrom position to 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 stopbefore shifting into P (Park). Makesure the gearshift is securely latchedin P ...

Overdrive can be deactivated bypressing the transmission controlswitch on the gearshift lever. The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) will illuminate on theinstrument cluster. Drive Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission controlswitch on the gearshift lever with the ...

The amount of weight your loaded trailer should be no more than 907 kg(2 000 lbs.). Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailerweight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, st...

Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure yourtrailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer ortrailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hookingup trailer lamps. Driving while you tow Do not drive faster than 88 km/h (55...

Launching or retrieving a boat When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval, • Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge ofthe rear bumper and • Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (six inches) above thebottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these ...

HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when theignition is off. • The hazard lights control islocated on top of the steeringcolumn. • Depress hazard lights control toactivate all hazard flashers...

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated on the left side of the trunkbehind the trunk liner. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse rating Color 5 amp Tan 7.5 amp Brown 10 amp Red 15 amp Light blue 20 amp Yellow 20 amp fuse link Light blue 25 amp Natural 30 amp Light green 30 amp fuse link Pink 40 amp fuse link Green 50 amp fuse link Red 60 amp fuse link Yellow 80 amp fuse link Black ...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 1 15A Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch,Multi-Function Switch, Speed Control 2 30A Wiper Control Module, Windshield WiperMotor 3 — Not Used 4 15A Lighting Control Module, Main Light Switch 5 15A Backup Lamps, Variable As...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 8 15A Lighting Control Module, Power Mirrors,PATS Module, Keyless Entry, ClockMemory, Electronic Automatic TemperatureControl (EATC), Power Windows, PoliceSpot Light, SecuriLock 9 30A Blower Motor, A/C-Heater Mode Switch 10 10A Air Bag Module 11 5A Rad...

If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not followthese precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances • load the v...

Reinstalling the anti-theft lug nut 1. Insert the key over the locking lug nut. 2. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply pressure onthe key with the wrench. 3. Install the lug nut. Tire change procedure To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, besure the parking b...

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 catalyticconverter. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, ...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Position the vehicles so that theydo not touch one another. 2. Switch off the engine. Switch offany unnecessary electricalequipment. 3. Connect the positive (+) terminalof the discharged battery (1) to thepositive (+) terminal of the boosterbattery (2). 4. Connect one...

Removing the jumper cables 1. Remove the jumper cables inreverse order. Take the cable off themetallic engine surface (1) first,followed by the cable on thenegative (-) booster battery terminal(2). 2. Remove the cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the boosterbattery (3) and then the dischargedbat...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with slingbelt equipment. Ford Motor Companyhas not dev...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a “Service Guide” which makes tracking routine serviceeasy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providenecessary parts...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Battery 9. Automatic transmission...

• If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough oil to raise thelevel within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil ...

2. Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. If necessary, add brake fluid untilthe level reaches MAX. Do not fillabove this line. 4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluidcertified to meet Ford specifications.Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Brake fluid is toxic. If ...

ENGINE COOLANT Check the level of the enginecoolant in the reservoir. Refer to the“Service Guide” for service intervalschedules. Be sure to read andunderstand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not been checked at the above recommendedinterval, the eng...

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. If you must remove the coolant reservoir cap, follow these steps to avoidpersonal 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...

For vehicles with green coolant, not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A, and useof such coolant may harm engine and cooling system components. For vehicles with orange coolant, no recycling process has been approved at this time and use of suc...

How fail-safe cooling works • Standard cluster • Optional cluster If the engine overheats, the engine will automatically switch toalternating cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an airpump and cools the engine. When this occurs: • if your vehicle is equipped with analog gauges, the en...

• the symbol will begin to flash. • if your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges, the gauge bars willflash and a tone will sound continuously for thirty seconds. • the engine will completely shut down, causing steering and brakingeffort to increase. Once the engine temperature cools, the engine c...

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to the “Service Guide” for theservice interval schedules. If addingfluid is necessary, use onlyMERCON t ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant temperature g...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking and adding automatic transmission fluid Follow the scheduled service intervals outlined in the “Service Guide.” Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type offluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and/or dipstick handleand also in the L...

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 shouldbe turned off for about 30 minutes to allow the fluid to cool beforechecking. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 2. Wit...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the “Service Guide” for the serviceinterval sch...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend 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 oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local standards fordisposal. Call your local recyclingcenter to find out more aboutrecycling automotive batteries. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem lesseffective. Substan...

Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material o...

Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may als...

• Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not usetire chains on dry roads. • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicledamage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle whenusing snow tires and chains. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Importan...

• Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kindcan lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases,excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause seriousillness and permanent injury. • Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the e...

Running out of fuel Avoid running out fuel because this situation may have an adverse affecton powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to crank the engine several times before the systemstarts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine. • Your “Check Engine” light may come o...

2. Remove the protective cover by turning the three knobs to the unlockposition. 3. Disengage the safety snap on the connector by pulling upward slightlyon the clip. 4. Release clip and disconnect theelectrical connector from the bulb. 5. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise...

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Remove the protective cover by turning the three knobs to the unlockposition. 3. Disengage the safety snap on the connector by pulling upward slightlyon the clip. 4. Disconnect the ...

CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the “Customer Assistance Guide” for a list of Ford-approvedcleaners, polishes and waxes. Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly withcold or lukewarm water. Never usestrong detergents or soap. If yourvehicle is particularly dirty, use aquality c...

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. Cleaning plastic exterior parts Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover ifnecessary. Do ...

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 ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driverfrom undesirable windshield reflection. Cleaning the interior fabric Re...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine Air filter FA-1032 Fuel filter FG-800A Battery (standard) BXT-59 Battery (optional) BXT-65-650 Oil filter FL-820-S PCV valve EV-98 Spark plugs* AWSF-32PP * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for sparkplug gap information....

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity Engine oil (includesfilter change) Motorcraft 5W30 SuperPremium Motor Oil 4.7L (5.0 quarts) Brake fluid High Performance DOT 3Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Fill to line onreservoir Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON t ATF Fill to line on reservoir Tran...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash, orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar compl...

Aiming headlamps ....................138Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ..........................................68 and child safety seats ..............69description ................................68disposal ......................................72indicator light ...........................7...

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons) Engine oil capacity(includes filter change) 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford SpecificationWSS-M2C153-G. Automatic transmissionfluid capacity 13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use MotorcraftM...