Ford 2001 Lincoln Town Car- Manuals

Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. Bef...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat TetherAnchorage Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based Tr...

0 E L L H H F C H D P RN D 2 CRUISE DOOR AJAR SELECT RESET 4X4 LOW RANGE 20 40 60 80 00 20 40 60 BRAKE MPH km/h THEFT LOW FUEL FUEL DOOR SERVICE ENGINE SOON ON OFF RES SET ACCEL COAST A P PEDALS Headlampcontrol(pg. 20) Instrument panel dimmer control (pg. 21) Turn signal lever (pg. 63) Windshield wi...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Low fuel Illuminates as an early reminder of alow fuel condition indicated on thefuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information).When refueling, after the lightcomes on, the amount of fuel that is...

Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors the engine’semission control system. Thissystem is commonly known as theOn Board Diagnostics System (OBDII). The OBD II system protects theenvironment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meetgovernment emission standard...

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) Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionto indicate a system check. If thelight remains on, continues to flashor fails to illuminate, have thesystem serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brakesystem is disabled and normal...

Oil pressure/Engine coolant This light will come on when thekey is in the ON position and the: • engine coolant temperature isvery high • engine oil pressure is low The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and tocheck the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pre...

Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is inthe ON position and any door isopen. It may also momentarilyilluminate after the engine is startedand all doors are closed. Speed control (if equipped) This light comes on when either theSET/ACCEL or RESUME controlsare pressed. It turns off when thespeed ...

Fuel gauge Displays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank (when thekey is in the ON position). The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion. The ignitionshould be in the OFF position whilethe vehicle is being refueled. Whenthe gauge first indicates empty,there is a small amo...

Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remainswithin the normal area (the areabetween the “H” and “C”). If itenters the red section, the engine isoverheating. Stop the vehicle assoon as safely possible, switch offth...

Tachometer Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine. Battery voltage gauge This shows the battery voltage whenthe ignition is in the ON position. Ifthe pointer moves and stays outsidethe normal ...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. High beams Push forward to activate. Pull toward you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate. A Control...

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the ON position and • the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime...

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 approximately 20seconds after the ignition switch isturned to OFF. • To turn autolamps...

4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates the 4WD.Refer to the Driving chapter for more information. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designedfor accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug.Improper use of the power outletcan cause damage no...

Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. 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 theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM s...

Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode. Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or ...

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 i...

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Tape select • To enter tape mode while in radiomode, press the TAPE AMScontrol. BAL FADE TAPE AMS CLK Controls and...

Automatic Music Search The Automatic Music Search featureallows you to quickly locate thebeginning of the tape selectionbeing played or to skip to the nextselection. To activate the feature, momentarilydepress the TAPE AMS button.Then, press either REW (for thebeginning of the current selection) or ...

• to decrease minutes and • 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 reve...

Scan function in CD mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on theCD (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the firsttrack at the end of the CD.). To stop on a particular selection, press thecontrol again. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipp...

Rewind The rewind control works in CDmode. • In CD mode, pressing the REWcontrol for less than threeseconds results in slow rewind.Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fastrewind. Fast forward The fast forward control works inCD mode. • In CD mode, pressing the controlfor less...

Radio data system (RDS) feature This feature allows your audiosystem to receive stationidentification or program type fromRDS-equipped FM radio station. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend FM radiobroadcasters to use RD...

Setting the clock Press the RDS control until SELECTHOUR or SELECT MINS isdisplayed. Use the SEL control to manually setthe time. • Press to increase hours/minutes. • Press to decrease hours/minutes. Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette (CD Changer Compatible) Your audio system is equipped with selective l...

• to increase volume compensation • to decrease or shut off the volume compensation AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio, tape and CD modes (ifequipped). AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1 o...

Tune adjust for CD changer • Press to select the previous disc in the CD changer. (Play willbegin on the first track of thedisc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode.) Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the discs. • Press to select the ne...

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Press the BAL control. Use the SELcontrol to adjust the sound betweenthe speakers. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Press the FADE control. Use the...

Setting the clock with radio data system (RDS) feature Press the RDS control until SELECTHOUR or SELECT MINS isdisplayed. Use the SEL control to manually setthe time. • Press to increase hours/minutes. • Press to decrease hours/minutes. CD changer (if equipped) The CD changer is in one of the follow...

2. Press to eject the magazine. 3. Turn the magazine (A) over. 4. Using the disc holder releaseknob (C), pull the disc holder (B)out of the magazine. If you pull too hard on the disc holder, the disc holder may comecompletely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holderback into th...

Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. Themagazine may be stored in the glove box when not being used. The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off. ONLY use the magazine supplied with the CD changer, other types willdamage the unit. Keep the CD changer ...

CD and CD changer care • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extendedperiods of time. • Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changermagazine. Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or ...

Radio reception factors Three factors can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km(24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signalmodulation is a process...

Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Onheater-only systems, the air cannotbe cooled below the outsidetemperature. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle. • PANEL-Distributes outside air through the instru...

Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle....

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weatherconditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFFposition. • Ensure that your inside glass is kept clean. Dirty glass is significantlymore difficult to defrost, demist, etc. • Under normal weather conditions, your vehicl...

3. Set the fan speed to HI 4. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side windows To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as theseobjects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. PASSENGER AIR BAG...

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. 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 speedcontrol in h...

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 COAST. Releasethe control when the desiredspeed is reached or • Press and rel...

• Depress the clutch pedal (ifequipped). Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed • Press RES. For RES to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mp...

Indicator light This light comes on when either theSET ACCEL or RES controls arepressed. The vehicle speed must beat or above 48 km/h (30 mph). It turns off when the speed control OFFcontrol is pressed, the brake or clutch is applied, or the ignition is turnedto the OFF position. TILT STEERING WHEEL...

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper controlto the desired interval, low or highspeed position. The bars of varying length are forintermittent wipers. When in thisposition rotate the control upwardfor fast intervals and downward forslow intervals. Push (tap) the end of the st...

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety ofaftermarket garage door openers: • Remove the storage clip from thedoor. • Place Velcro y hook onto side of aftermarket transmitter oppositeof actuator control. • Place the transmitter i...

Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in by referring to the zonemap. 2. Turn the ignition to the ONposition. 3. Press and hold the SELECTcontrol until VAR appears in thedisplay, then release. The displayshould show the current zonenumber. 4. Press the SELECT control untilt...

Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an openarea free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines: • Press and hold the SELECTcontrol until CAL appears in thedisplay (approximately eightseconds) and release. • Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circlesuntil CA...

If equipped with a moon roof, themap lamps are located on the moonroof control panel. Press the controlnext to the map lamp to illuminatethe lamp. Rear dome lamp (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when thecontrol is in the DOOR position and: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch ...

Rear door lamps (if equipped) The rear door lamps lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is held up until thecourtesy lamps come on. • the remote entry controls arepressed and the ignition is OFF. The rear door lamps can be turnedon by pressing the rocker controls nex...

3. Using both hands simultaneouslypress and hold the hand-heldtransmitter button and the desiredHomeLink t button. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has beencompleted. Some entry gates and garage dooropeners may require you to replacestep 3 with the procedure in the “Canadian Programing” secti...

After completing the “Programming” functions, follow these steps totrain a garage door opener with the rolling code feature: 1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit. Refer to the garage door opener manual or call 1–800–355–3515 or onthe Internet at HomeLink.jci.com. if there...

One touch down • Press AUTO completely down andrelease quickly. The driver’swindow will open fully. Depressagain to stop window operation. One touch down can be deactivatedduring operation by pushing downon the top part of the driver powerwindow control. Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory ...

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the loc...

2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. 4. Adjust spotter mirrors (if equipped) manually. Signal mirrors (if equipped) When the turn signal is activated,the outer portion of the appropriatemirror housing will blink r...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED) Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end of theretention post and rotate forward tolock in. Make sure that the mat doesnot interfere with the operation ofthe accelerator or the brake pedal.To remove the floor mat, reverse theinstalla...

TAILGATE REMOVAL Your tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading. 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to pry thespring clip (on each connector) pastthe head of the support screw.Disconnect cable. 3. Disconnect the other cable. 4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle. 5. Lift right sid...

4. Evenly push down on theextender and push the round knobsin on each side locking it in place. Green markings on the shaftindicate the locked position. Thelocking clip screws below the middlebar can be tightenedcounterclockwise for extra security. To stow the bed extender, followsteps one through f...

4. Starting from the opposite side of the vehicle, pull cover away fromthe side rail and roll the cover from rear to front. 5. Secure the cover behind the cab with two straps. The cover may be removed from the vehicle by sliding it sideways out ofthe front rail. Controls and features 90

HARD TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED) The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy. • To avoid damage to the cover, donot operate the vehicle unless thecover is fully secured. To open the cover: • Unlock the cover (with the key)and lift the cover up for access tothe pickup box. To close t...

Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep keys outof a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an open pickup box and risk injury. Children should be taught not toplay in vehicles. On hot days, the temperature in the pickup box can rise veryquickly. Exposure of peopl...

Key information Your vehicle is supplied with two coded keys. Only a coded key will start your vehicle. Spare coded keyscan be purchased from yourdealership. Your dealership canprogram your key or you can “do ityourself”, refer to Programming spare keys. Large metallic objects, electronicdevices on ...

Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all the vehicle doors without a key. • activate the personal alarm. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCKposition. If there is any potential remote...

Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lostand you would like to remove itfrom the vehicle’s memory, or youwould like to purchase additionalremote transmitters and have themprogrammed to your vehicle: • Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer forprogramming, or • Pe...

Autolock (if equipped) This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when: • all doors are closed • the engine is running • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion. Relock The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened then closed while the engine is running and • you put...

The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control or • any door is open. The battery save feature will turn off the interior lights 45 minutes afterthe last door is closed, even if the dimmer control is on. Programming your own personal entry code To program ...

Unlocking the doors with the keyless entry system To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory set code or thepersonal code (each digit must be pressed within five seconds of theprior digit). The interior lamps will also illuminate. To unlock all doors, enter the factory set code or personal ...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limithead motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your headrestraints, lift the head restrain...

Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’ssafety belt in the event of a collision. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. 60/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move theseat forward or backward. Ensurethe seat is ...

Adjusting the front power seat (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 and the lapbelt snug and low across t...

Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push control located on the sideof the seat to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support controltoward the front of vehicle...

1. Pull control to release seatcushion. 2. Rotate seat cushion up until itlocks into vertical storage position. Returning the seat to seating position Always be sure that the seat is in a latched position, whether theseat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudde...

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 alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. It is extremely...

• Rear seats (if equipped) The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seatoutboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retra...

How to use the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Front seats • Rear seats (if equipped) 2. Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entire beltis extracted. Seating and safety restraints 117

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attachinghardware should be inspected by a qualified ...

The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate only during certainfrontal or near-frontal collisions with sufficient longitudinal deceleration.A safety belt pretensioner is a device which tightens the webbing of thelap and shoulder belts in such a way that they fit more snugly againstthe bod...

• Regular Cab/4–door SuperCrew • 4–door SuperCab (Bench seatsonly) Seating and safety restraints 120

To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the heightadjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the heightadjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked inplace. Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross th...

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 1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8seconds. The driver’s safety belt is buckledwhile the indicator light isilluminat...

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the BeltMinder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the BeltMinder feature please follow the directions stated below. One time disable Anytime the safety belt is buck...

4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps. 5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with thesafety belt unbuckled. • After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for threeseconds 6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light tu...

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly 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 Maintenacne and Care section. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) You...

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certainupper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying air b...

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causingserious injury. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air BagSupplemental Restraint System or its ...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the forceswere...

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision. The SRS ...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of acollision. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (includingpretensioners) For dispo...

Turning the passenger air bag off 1. Insert the ignition key, turn theswitch to OFF position and hold inOFF position while removing thekey. 2. When the ignition is turned to theON position the OFF lightilluminates briefly, momentarilyshuts off and then turns back on.This indicates that the passenger...

Turning the passenger air bag back on The passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn it back ON. 1. Insert the ignition key and turnthe switch to ON. 2. The OFF light will brieflyilluminate when the ignition isturned to ON. This indicates thatthe passenger air bag is operational. If the light is i...

Always transport children who are 12 and younger in the rearseat. Always use safety belts and child restraints properly. If a child in a rear facing infant seat must be transported in front, thepassenger air bag must be turned OFF. This is because the back of the infant seat is too close to the infl...

2. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: • the vehicle has no rear seat; • although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) wheneverpossible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the frontbecause no space is available in the rear seat(s) of the ve...

3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that, according to his or her physician: • poses a special risk for the passenger if the air bag deploys; and • makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag deploymentgreater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag andexpe...

Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder beltseating positions 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 theway back. 1...

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to...

5. Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lapbelt webbing to tighten the belt. 6. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seatfrom side to side and in forward direction to make sure that the seat isheld securely in place. If the child seat mov...

The tether anchors in your vehicle may be straps on the seatback or ananchor bracket on the rear edge of the seat cushion. The rear seat of the SuperCab has three straps behind the top of theseatback that function as both routing loops for the tether straps andanchor loops. The tether strap anchors ...

• F150 SuperCrew with quad buckets Tether strap attachment 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion.2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. • You may need to pull the seatback forward to access...

• Rear seats (SuperCrew only) If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properlyin the event of a collision. 5. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lapand shoulder belt seatingpositions section of this chapter for further instructions ...

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. Thissystem meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standardrequirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radionoise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the a...

STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theengine starts. The key will return to4 (ON). 2. If the tem...

BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. 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 int...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-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 morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelampsare working. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out byshifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in asteady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if ...

Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshiftin the position. The TCIL (the word OFF) will illuminate on the gearshift lever. Transmission operates in gears one through three.(Drive) provides more eng...

Shift strategy (4R100 automatic transmission) To account for customer driving habits and conditions, your 4R100automatic transmission electronically controls the shift quality by usingan adaptive learning strategy. The adaptive learning strategy ismaintained by power from the battery. When the batte...

• 4.6L V8 engine (4x2 with optional rear axle ratio) Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L 1 - 2 14 km/h (9 mph) 5 km/h (3 mph) 2 - 3 32 km/h (20 mph) 11 km/h (7 mph) 3 - 4 50 km/h (31 mph) 19 km/h (12 mph) 4 - D (...

Parking your vehicle 1. Disengage the clutch, apply brakeand shift into Neutral. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 4. Turn the ignition key to position3 (OFF). 1 2 4 R 3 D 3 2 1 5 4 Driving 165

Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R(Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. Put the gearshift in N (Neutr...

Shifting from 2H (2WD high) to 4H (4WD high) Move the transfer case lever to 4H(4WD High) at a stop or anyforward speed up to 88 km/h(55 mph). • At temperatures below 0°C(32°F), shifts from 2H (2WDHigh) to 4H (4WD High) shouldnot be performed above 72 km/h(45 mph). Do not shift into 4H (4WD High) wi...

Shifting from 4L (4WD low) to 4H (4WD high) or 2H (2WD high) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) ordepress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Move the transfer case shift leverthrough N (Neutral) direct...

Driving off-road with 4WD Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud andrough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhatdifferent from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.Si...

When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higherthan the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If theignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop thevehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying ca...

Automatic transmissions may shift frequently while driving up steepgrades. Eliminate frequent shifting by shifting out of (Overdrive) into a lower gear. Driving on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice butcan skid like any other vehicle. Avoid sudden application...

• GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum combined weight of towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and thetrailer. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that thevehicle is designed to tow. • Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to ...

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks andutility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section inthe Driving chapter of this owner guide. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, ma...

Trailer frontal area considerations: • Not to exceed towing vehicle front area without Class III trailer towingpackage • Not to exceed 5.52 square meters (60 square feet) with Class IIItrailer towing package Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it isproperly ...

If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safeif installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s specifications. Thetr...

Exceeding the GCWR rating may cause internal transmissiondamage and void your warranty coverage. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require morefrequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide formore information. Trailer towing tip...

Do not install a snowplow and plow with your vehicle until it has beendriven at least 800 km (500 miles). Installing the snowplow Removing the blocker beam without installing snowplowattachment hardware may affect air bag deployment in a crash. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam...

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on thecertification label. Removing snowplow Read the following instructions before removing a snowplow: • After removing a snowplow from the vehicle, ensure the vehicle’s fronttoe alignment and front ride height are within specification (reset ifrequired...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separatefrom the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the Basic warranty period (Canada) o...

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 electricalcomponents. NOTE: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage r...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel bythe 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. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse A...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 503 — Not Used 601 CB Power Windows, Moonroof (SuperCrewonly) 602 — Not Used *Mini fuses **Maxi fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed....

Removing the spare tire 1. If equipped with a two piece lug wrench, assemble the lug wrench asshown in the illustration. • To assemble, screw the partstogether. To disassemble,unscrew. 2. Insert the jack handle into therear bumper opening. The handle will stop moving andforward resistance to turning...

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 can burn skin, eye...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. While connecting the positive (+) cable, make sure the ends ofthe negative...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

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 a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a ...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...

Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 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. Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and donot remove it while the engine is ru...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.2L V6 engine 1. Battery 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Power distribution box 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Air filter assembly 9. Power steering fluid res...

ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervalsfor checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure t...

• 4.6L/5.4L engine 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. Maintenance and care 213

• 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 ...

BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to thescheduled maintenance guide forthe service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid leve...

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) Check the fluid level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for theservice interval schedules. During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir shouldremain constant. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the stepin the reservoir. Use only...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Washer fluid Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluidto fill the reservoir. In very coldweather, do not fill the reservoir allthe way. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specificati...

Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and waterconcentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • freeze protection down to -36° C...

Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use enginecoolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolantand distilled water. Add the mixture to the c...

engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,overheating or freezing. • Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or any engine coolantsmixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can...

After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration seeChecking Engine Coolant section). If the concentration is not 50/50(protection to –34°F/–36°C), drain some coolant and adjust theconcentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50coolant concentration. Whenev...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–34° F]): • it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection ch...

How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • the engine coolant temperaturegauge will move to the red (hot)area. • the and the symbol will illuminate. • the Service Engine Soon indicator light will illuminate. If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the enginewi...

5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problemincreases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to aservice facility as soon as possible. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer ...

5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Besure to put the cap back on the reservoir. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide f...

High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transmission failure.An overfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/orpossible damage. High fluid levels can be caused byan overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels B...

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at bottom ofthe opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. Insta...

Checking and adding transfer case fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the ...

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 scheduled maintenance guide forthe service ...

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 ...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized...

Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition. 2. Turn the blade at an angle fromthe wiper arm. Push the lock pinmanually to release the blade andpull the wiper blade down towardthe windshield to remove it from ...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has beenparked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on theCe...

• Five tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same s...

Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling 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 alsoaffect the accuracy of your speedometer. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires m...

• Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel issplashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminatedclothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated orprolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation. • Be particularly careful i...

Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines toimprove air quality. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseaffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ...

The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and shouldnot be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling yourvehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not beable to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the empty reserve still pres...

during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fueleconomy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy. Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to changea number of variables and improve your fuel ec...

• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow therecommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checksfound in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply withapplicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalyticconverter and other emission control components continue to workproper...

engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune upspecifications. 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 ofthe on-boa...

Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately withnew ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the...

10. Install bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring intothe socket by turning it clockwise until you feel a “stop.” 11. Connect the electrical connector into the plastic base until it “snaps.” 12. Straighten alignment pins,making them parallel with the outeredges of the attachmen...

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are locatedbehind the rear bumper. To changethe license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper tolocate the bulb. 2. Twist the bulb socketcounterclockwise and carefully pullto remove it from the lampassembly. 3. Pull out the old b...

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 headlampsshould be checked by a qualified service technician. CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a...

Waxing your vehicle Waxing your vehicle on a regular basis will reduce minor scratches andpaint damage. Wax when water stops beading on the surface. This could be every threeor four months, depending on operating conditions. Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use a cleaning fluid with aclea...

• Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block orother engine components. • Never apply anything to the drive belt (including belt dressing). • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water ...

Cleaning non-painted plastic exterior parts Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover ifnecessary. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents orpetroleum-based cleaners. Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Ifnecessa...

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 hous...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.2L V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine Air filter element FA-1634 FA-1634 FA-1634 Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B FG-986B Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-820-S PCV valve EV-251 EV-233 EV-233 Battery(standard) BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-59 Battery (heavyduty) BXT-65-650 BXT...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluidand clutchfluid HighPerformanceDOT 3MotorVehicleBrake Fluid All Fill to line onreservoir Enginecoolant 1 MotorcraftPremiumEngineCoolant(green-colored) or MotorcraftPremiumGold EngineCoolant(yellow-colored) 4.2L V6 engine with1 row...

Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A orequivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A, for complete fill of8.8 inch and 9.75 inch Traction-Lok axles. 7 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the axle to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level...

Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine coolant MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant(green-colored) VC-4–A (US) orCXC-10(Canada) ESE-M97B44-A MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) VC-7–A WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil XO-...

Dimension Body Style Regular Cab 4x2 Regular Cab 4x4 Super Cab 4x2 Super Cab 4x4 (4) Wheelbase 3 045 mm(119.9 in)(SWB)3 518 mm(138.5 in)(LWB) 3 053 mm(120.2 in)(SWB)3 526 mm(138.8 in)(LWB) 3 518 mm(138.5 in)(SWB)3 990 mm(157.1 in)(LWB) 3 526 mm(138.8 in)(SWB)3 998 mm(157.4 in)(LWB) (5)Trackfront/rea...

Ford Extended Service Plan You can get more protection for your new car or light truck bypurchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESPis an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Companyor Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (inCanada). ...

If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service youare receiving, follow these steps: 1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at yourselling/servicing dealership. 2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the SalesManager or Service Manager at t...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. only) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor...

Board membership The Board consists of: • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...

FORD MOTOR COMPANYWORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Business Park #3Allen Park, Michigan 48101U.S.A.Telephone: (313) 594-4857FAX: (313) 390-0804 If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Forddealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they ca...

Dash trim (wood grain) Engine block heaters Manual sliding rear window Power sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Cargo cage (SuperCrew only) Bed mount bike carrier Bed tent Bumper mount bike carrier Daytime running lights (DRL) Fog lights Heavy-duty battery Hitch mount bike carrier Inside...

Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Battery warmer/blanket Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers Bed mats Bedliners Cargo cover Cargo liner Chrome grill insert Diamond plate, bed rail caps Diamond plate, front box protector Diamond plate, splash guards Diamond plate, tool box Doo...

ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at: HELM, INCORPORATEDP.O. Box 07150Detroit, Michigan 48207 Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST (Items in this c...

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...

A Accessory delay ..........................83 Air bag supplementalrestraint system ................127–128 and child safety seats ............129description ..............................128disposal ....................................132driver air bag ..........................130indicator light ....

replacing bulbs ...............249–254 Lane change indicator(see Turn signal) ........................63 Lights, warning and indicator ....10 air bag ........................................12anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 153anti-theft ...................................13brake .......................

manual operation ....................161 Transmission control indicatorlight ..............................................14 Trip odometer .............................18 Trunk ...........................................93 Turn signal ............................13, 63 V Vehicle dimensions ...........

Item Information Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity-4 x 4 Regularcab with short wheelbase 92.7L (24.5 gallons) Fuel tank capacity-4 x 2 Regularcab, SuperCab and SuperCrewwith short wheelbase 94.6L (25.0 gallons) Fuel tank capacity-All longwheelbase 113.6L (30.0 gallons) ...

SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating thesystem and retain for future reference. Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the AutoVision t System. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not insert foreign objects into the videocassette player (...

FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION (FCC) COMPLIANCE Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln Mercury couldvoid user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has beentested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Th...

CARE OF THE VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER (VCP) Environmental extremes Videocassette players subjected to harsh environmental conditions maybe damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid theseoutcomes, avoid leaving the VCP: • in extremely hot or cold temperatures. • in direct sunlight. • in...

Humidity and moisture condensation Moisture in the air will condense in the VCP under extremely humidconditions or when moving from a cold place to a warm one. Moisturecondensation on the tape playback head drum may damage thevideocassette and/or drum. If moisture condensation occurs, do notinsert a...

VCP CONTROLS 1. LED display The display lamp will light up in green when power is supplied to thevideocassette player. 2. POWER key Press to toggle between ON/OFF. When the power is ON, other keys(PLAY, FF, REW, STOP) will illuminate. 3. PLAY key Press to playback a videocassette tape. 4. REWIND/REV...

AUTOVISION T CONTROLS The AutoVision t controls allow the rear seat passengers to operate the radio, tape, CD or CD DJ(if equipped). PARENTAL CONTROL Your AutoVision t system allows you to have control over the rear seat controls. The system is automatically activated when the ignition is ON.This en...

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME This control allows the rear seatpassengers to adjust the volumelevel of the audio system. Press the + control to increase thevolume. Press the — control to decrease thevolume. From the AutoVision t controls, the speaker volume cannot be set higher than the current volume radio ...

USING HEADPHONES/PERSONAL AUDIO FEATURE The Personal Audio Feature allowsthe rear seat passengers to listen toone media source (radio, TAPE, CD,CDDJ, VCP, or AUX) while the frontseat passengers listen to another. To activate, press the / control and plug a 3.5mmheadphone into the headphone jack.With...

MEDIA SELECT Press the MEDIA control to togglebetween AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE, CD,CDDJ, VCP and AUX modes. Whenselected, the media source willilluminate. • AM AM radio frequency band • FM1, FM2 FM radio frequency bands • TAPE cassette tape (if equipped) • CD single cd player (if equipped) • CDDJ compact ...

GENERAL OPERATION • When the engine is not running, use the system sparingly otherwise itwill run the battery down. • Do not leave the videocassette in the VCP overnight or for longperiods of time. • When the ignition is turned ON, audio is through the headphones asLOW volume. Press the (+) control ...

To play a video game 1. Connect the video line from your video game device to the YELLOWjack. 2. Connect the left and right audio cables to the WHITE and RED jacksrespectively. 3. Ensure that the system is in AUX mode. The LCD screen will turn onand the AUX indicator will illuminate. On-screen indic...

Special effects playback Still playback/ Frame-to-frame playback (on remote control) 1. Press the STILL/F.ADV key while in playback mode. The playbackpicture becomes still. 2. Press the STILL/F.ADV key again. Each time the control is pressed,the pictures are played back one frame at a time. The stil...

AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS The auxiliary input jacks on theAutoVision t control panel accepts video and audio connectors for allstandard video games (Nintendo t , PlayStation t , etc.) Other compatible devices such as DVD players,camcorders and portable CD playerscan also be connected to theauxiliary jac...

Video source selection The MEDIA control determineswhich video (VCP or Auxiliaryinput) is seen on the AutoVision t screen. When the vehicle ignition is ON andthe system is not in VCP mode, theAutoVision t selects the Auxiliary input as the video source. (If thereis not a video source connected tothe...

The following are some possible messages that may illuminate on yourLED display and their meanings. Illuminates when there is avideocassestte in the system duringpower off. Illuminates when there is avideocassette in the system duringpower on. Illuminates when a videocassette isejected from the syst...

Illuminates when the videocassetteis in STIL (pause) mode. Illuminates when the videocassetteis in PLAY mode. Illuminates when the videocassetteis in REV (review) mode. Illuminates when the videocassetteis in CUE mode. Flashes separately when thevideocassette is in ENCORE mode. Displays when: • the ...

1. VIDEO IN Connect this terminal to the AUDIOOUT terminal of your otherapparatus (DVD, game machine,etc.). 2. AUDIO IN LR Connect these terminal(s) to theAUDIO OUT terminals of your otherapparatus (DVD, game machine,etc.). 3. Plug headphones into these jacks. 2 1 3 Rear seat entertainment system 27

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Storage compartment Press the OPEN control to open thestorage compartment. The door willopen slightly and can be moved tofull open. Installing a garage door opener The storage compartment ca...

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magneticor metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compassaccuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibrationof the compass. Compass zon...

Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an openarea free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines: • Press and hold the SELECTcontrol until CAL appears in thedisplay (approximately eightseconds) and release. • Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circlesuntil CA...

CARGO ORGANIZER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle comes equipped with a cargo organizer located on the floorof the cargo area. • To open, lift the cargo organizer up to the upright position, pull thefront panel away from the rear panel sliding it to the right until itlocks. • To close, press the release bu...