Ford 2002 Explorer Sport Trac- Manuals

Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorized...

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 TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based Tract...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected, have the systemserviced immediately. Normalbraking is still functional unless the brake warning light also isilluminated. Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignitio...

Four wheel drive low: Illuminates when four-wheel drive low isengaged. Four wheel drive high: Illuminates when four-wheel drive high isengaged. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock 娂 Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activate...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Stop thevehicle as soon ...

Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individualjourneys. To reset, depress thecontrol. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe sca...

Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normaloperating range (between “L” and“H”). If the needle falls below thenormal range, stop the vehicle, turnoff the engine and check the engineoil level. Add oil if needed. If the oillevel is correct, have your v...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD 1. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turnclockwise/counterclockwise toincrease/decrease volume. 2. Scan: Press SCAN to move up the radio frequency band. SCANautomatically finds a station, plays itfor five seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again ...

PIONEER EDITION AUDIO SYSTEM 1. Mute control 2. Tape control 3. CD control 4. Tune control 5. Seek/scan control 6. Eject control (tape) 7. Balance/fade control 8. Compression/shuffle control 9. Tape direction/Dolby 威 control 10. Select control 11. Rewind/fast forward control 12. Bass/treble control ...

Turn 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. If you wish to maintain your presetvolume level, turn the audio system off with the p...

Seek function The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode. Seek function in radio mode • Turn the control to the right tofind the next listenable station upthe frequency band. • Turn the control to the left tofind the next listenable stationdown the frequency band. Seek function in tap...

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. Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows yout...

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Press the FADE control then press: • to shift sound to the front and • to shift sound to the rear. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used...

• In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results inslow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three secondsresults in fast forward action. Tape direction select Press to play the alternate side of atape. Eject function Press the control to stop and eject atape. Pre...

Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CDmode and plays all tracks on thecurrent disc in random order. Ifequipped with the CD changer, theshuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks on the currentdisc are played. Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order ...

RDS select program type • Press the RDS control until FINDprogram type is displayed. • Use the SEL control to select thedesired program type. With thefeature ON (FIND program type),press the SEEK, AUTOSET, orSCAN control to find only stations of the selected type from thefollowing selections: • Clas...

Setting the clock Press the RDS control until SELECTHOUR is displayed. • Press to decrease the hours. • Press to increase the hours. To set the minutes(s), press theRDS control until SELECT MIN isdisplayed. • to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO FOR PIONEE...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Select A/C 3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to HI 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close th...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. AUTOLAMP DELAY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. Theautolamp control, located in the interior mirr...

High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull the lever toward you toactivate. Release the lever todeactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Move the control up and down toadjust the intensity of the panellighting. Operates only ...

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving theassembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you haveproblems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked bya qualified service technician. Headlamp aim adjustment The headlamps ...

5. Locate the vertical adjuster foreach headlamp. Adjust the aim byturning the adjuster control eitherclockwise (to adjust down) orcounterclockwise (to adjust up). NOTE: Use a 4 mm socket or box wrench to turn the vertical adjustercontrol. 6. Once you have adjusted theheadlamps close the hood and tu...

To use the reading lamps: • Press the rocker control located near each reading lamp to turn it on. • Press the rocker control again to turn it off. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb. 1. Tu...

6. Carefully pull old bulb out of thelamp assembly Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out ofchildren’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb tobreak the next time the headlamps are operated. Install the n...

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Remove two screws and thelicense plate lamp assembly. 2. Remove the bulb socket from thelamp assembly by turningcounterclockwise. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb 1. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly from vehicl...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Speed dependent wipers: when the wiper control is on, the speed ofthe wipers will automatically adjustwith the vehicle speed. T...

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up ordown until you find the desiredlocation. 3. Release the steering wheelrelease control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. Never ad...

Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the OPEN control to open thedoor slightly. Pull the door down toopen. The storage compartment may beused to secure sunglasses or asimilar object. Install a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be used to hold a variety of aftermarketgar...

AUXILIARY POWER POINT The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories. NOTE: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper useof the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warran...

Truck bed auxiliary power point An additional auxiliary power pointis located in the bed of the truck. Lift the cover to access the auxiliarypower point. POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open thewindow. Press and hold the top partof the rocker switch to close thewi...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press the leftside of the control. Press the rightside to restore the window controls. Power down back window To operate the power down back window, the i...

Normal Operation If an “up” command is selected and the ignition is switched to OFF orSTART during window travel, the window will: • stop if it is between the vent position and fully closed or • continue to move up to the vent position if it is between vent and fullyopen. If a “down” or “vent” comma...

SETTING AUTOLAMP (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the OFF position. Leaving theheadlamp control on will overridethe autolamp. 2. Turn the ignition to the ONposition or start the vehicle. 3. Slide the delay control all the wayto the left. The further you move the knob tothe right,...

Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you canmaintain a speed of 48 km/h(30 mph) or more without keepingyour foot on the pedal. Speedcontrol does not work at speedsbelow ...

3. Press the SET ACC control andrelease it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The indicator light SPEED CONT on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down asteep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a...

To open the moon roof: the moon roof is equipped with a one-touchopen feature. Press and releasethe control. To stop the one-touch open feature pressthe control again. To close the moon roof: press and hold the control until the glass panel stops moving. When fullyclosed, the rear portion of the gla...

Electronic compass As an orientation aid, the compassdirection abbreviations are displayedhere. If you suspect that the compass isnot operating correctly, it can berecalibrated. Note: The compass reading may be affected when driving near largebuildings, bridges, power lines andbroadcast antennas. Ma...

1. Press and hold the MODE control until “CAL” appears in thedisplay then release the control. 2. Drive slowly (less than 5 km/h[3 mph]) in circles until “CAL”disappears from the display(approximately 2 or 3 circles). POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat so that theeyelets are over th...

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 the cables. 3. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angleand remove it from the left andright hinges. ...

To extend the cargo cage: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the round knobs on each sideof the cargo cage to release it fromthe pickup box. Red markings behind the knobsindicate the unlocked position. 3. Lift the cargo cage over on to thetailgate. 4. Evenly push down on the cargocage and push the round kno...

Interior tonneau cover release Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau coverrelease handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults inthe event they become locked inside the pickup box. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation andlocation of ...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock 娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCK...

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammedbecause you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entrytransmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for rep...

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entrykeypad to: • lock or unlock the doors withoutusing a key. • activate or deactivate the autolock feature. The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; thiscode is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box...

The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity. • pressing the UNLOCK control on the remote entry transmitter. • the ignition is turned to the ON position. Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit cod...

The horn will chirp twice (one short and one long chirp) when thesystem has been successfully reactivated. SECURILOCK 姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being startedunless a coded ...

FRONT SEATS Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injury in acollision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) ...

Adjusting the front manual seat Pull the lever located at the frontedge of the seat to move the seatforward or backward. Release thelever to lock the seat in place. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower t...

Reclining the seats Pull the lever located on the outsideof the seat to recline the seatback.Release the lever to lock theseatback in place. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Never adj...

Folding down rear 60/40 seats 1. Raise the rear seat head restraint. 2. Flip the bottom of the headrestraint up, toward the front seat. 3. While holding the head restraintin a “flat” position, lower the headrestraint to the seat back. 4. Flip the seat release controltoward the front seat. Seating an...

REAR SEATSAdjustable rear head restraints (if equipped) Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possiblebehind your head. Push or pull the head restraint tothe desired position. SAFETY RESTRAINTSSafety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upri...

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on t...

Automatic locking mode How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. When you hear the clicking so...

After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all outboardseating positions (except the driver position, which doesn’t have this feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verify thatthe automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is stillfunctioning properly. In additio...

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt andincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt should fit snugl...

BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety beltwarning function. This feature provides additional reminders to thedriver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittentlysounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in theinstrument cluster....

6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,buckle, then unbuckle, the safety belt once. • This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enableBeltMinder if it is currently disabled. 7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by the safety beltwarning ...

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 Interior in the Cleaning chapter. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing an...

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there isa risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should a...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle(including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of t...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustains alongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the air bag sensors to closean electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a co...

• a readiness light and tone • a diagnostic module • and the electrical wiring which connects the components 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....

Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S.and Canada. If small children (generally children who are four years oldor younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride in your vehicle,you must put them in safety seats made especial...

Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder beltwill provide some protection, these children are still too small forlap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk of se...

The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’shead hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you shouldnever use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a boosterseat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the ...

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 make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To checkthis, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to sideand forward and back. Ther...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tetherstraps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contactthe manufacturer of your child seat fo...

3. Locate the correct anchor for theselected rear seating position. Toinstall a tethered child seat in thefixed left rear seat of the PioneerEdition, fold the right/center seatback down so that you can reacharound the back of the left seat withyour left hand to attach the tetherhook onto the anchor....

STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheeland allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without locking thesteering wheel. This position al...

Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in startingand heater/defroster performance. Use of an engine block heater isstrongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach-23° C (-10° F) or below. For best results, plug th...

Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. (Ifyour BRAKE warning lampilluminates with the parking brakereleased, have your brake systemserviced immediately.) Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal; do not pump the brake pedal since thi...

Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handledifferently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken whendriving a heavily loaded vehicle. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This ve...

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped) Your transmission is equipped with an adaptive learning strate...

N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and isfree to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for thebest fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one throughfive. (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pre...

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch A starter interlock prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedalis fully depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, make sure theparking brake is set, press the clutch pedal to the floor and put thegearshift in ...

Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Four–wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD shouldnot be operated on dry pavement; driveline damage ma...

vehicle is moving; this is normal and should be no reason for concern.Refer to Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW for proper operation. Shifting between 2WD and 4X4 HIGH • Move the 4WD control between 2WD and 4X4 HIGH at any forwardspeed. Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. Sh...

accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occuror the engine may overheat. Do not spin the wheels at over 56 km/h (35 mph). The tires mayfail and injure a passenger or bystander. Emergency maneuvers In an emergency situa...

If you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbraking ability may be reduced.Also, if the ignition system gets wet,the vehicle may stall. Once you’re through the water, always dry the brakes by moving yourvehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wetbrakes do n...

When climbing a steep slope or hill,start in a lower gear rather thandownshifting to a lower gear from ahigher gear once the ascent hasstarted. This reduces the possibilityof the vehicle stalling. If yourvehicle does stall, do not try to turnaround because your vehicle mayroll over. Apply just enoug...

Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. If your vehicle is not equippedwith ABS, use a “squeeze” braking technique. Push on the brake pedalwith a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yetcontinue to roll so that y...

Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result inserious damage to the vehicle loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, and/or personal injury. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than theoriginals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWRlimitati...

4x4 w/manual transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Trailer Weight Range (0-Maximum) - kg (lbs.) Maximum frontal area of trailer - m 2 (ft 2 ) 4.0L SOHC All 3175 (7000) 0-1134 (0-2500) 4.64 (50) Notes: For high altitude operat...

Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifications. Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power a...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle/trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • The tra...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who need to obtain reimburs...

This switch is located in thepassenger’s footwell, by the kickpanel. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset theswitch by pushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition ON. 5. Wait a few seconds and returnthe key to O...

The fuses are: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 5A Mirrors, Autolamp 2 7.5A Cluster, Autolamp. GenericElectronic Module (GEM),Keyless entry, 4x4 3 7.5A Trailer tow right-hand stop/turnlamps 4 7.5A Starter 5 15A Park lamps, Autolamps, I/Pdimming, Trai...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 30 25A Seats 31 5A Rear climate control 32 5A Auxiliary CHMSL 33 15A Highbeam headlamps 34 5A Rear audio 35 5A ABS module 36 — Not used Power distribution box The power distribution box is in theengine compartment. It c...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 50A – Not used 50B – Fuel pump relay 51 – Not used 52 – Not used 53 – PCM diode 54 – PCM relay 55 – Blower relay 56A – A/C clutch solenoid 56B – Horn relay CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake...

How to change a flat tire When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmissionalone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R(Reverse) (manual transmission). To prevent the vehicle from moving when ...

3. Loosen, but do not remove, thewheel lug nuts by turning themone-half turn counterclockwise. Slide the jack handle extension intothe end of the lug nut wrench. Todisconnect, depress the button andpull apart. 4. Position the jack properly and turn the handle clockwise until the tireis a maximum of ...

8. Remove the jack and fully tightenthe lug nuts in the order shown. 9. Stow the flat tire. Refer to Stowing the spare tire. 10. Stow the jack and lug nutwrench. Make sure the jack isfastened so it does not rattle whenyou drive. 11. Unblock the wheels. JUMP STARTING The gases around the battery can ...

Preparing to jump start your vehicle: • Position the vehicles so they do not touch. • Turn off all electrical equipment. • Keep jumper cables away from moving parts (fan blades and belts). 1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable terminals from the deadbattery to the booster battery. 2. Connect the n...

WRECKER TOWING For towing, contact a professional towing service or your roadsideassistance center. Ford recommends your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed. Donot tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved aslingbelt towing procedure. Roadside Emergencies 143

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the Ford dealerwhere your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs are needed.However, you may also take your vehicle to another Ford ...

In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action un...

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 (CANADAONLY) 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...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from yourdealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

4.0L SOHC • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Detail Wash (ZC-3–A)...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. • Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect thedriver from undesirable windshield reflection. Do n...

Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14) Motorcraft Tire Detailer (ZC-28) Motorcraft Triple Clean (ZC-13) Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available in Canada)(ZC-23) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) * May be sol...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to track routine service. • Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service partsconforming to specifications. • Your dealership can provide parts and service. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not work on a hot engi...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the latch located in thecenter between the hood and thegrille. 3. Lift the hood. 4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Automatic transmission fluiddipstick (if equi...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Use washer fluid that meets Fordspecifications. Check State or localregulations for restrictions on theuse of methanol, a commonwindshield washer fluid additive. Do ...

5. Remove the engine oil dipstickand wipe clean. 6. Insert the dipstick fully, thenremove it again. 7. If the oil level is low, add enoughoil to raise the level to within theacceptable range. Note: Oil levels above the mark indicating full may cause enginedamage. Consult a servicetechnician. 8. Repl...

SAE 5W-30 engine oil recommendation Use only oils “Certified For GasolineEngines” by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). UseMotorcraft (Part: XO-5W30–QSPU.S.) or an equivalent oil meetingFord Motor Company specificationWSS-M2C205–A. It is alsorecommended that you use theappropriate Motorcraft oil...

Excessive pressure on the end walls of a plastic-cased batterycould cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the batterywith the battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of children...

ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant • Check the level of engine coolantwhen the engine is cold. • The coolant should be at the“cold fill level” or with the “coldfill range” as listed on the enginecoolant reservoir. • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. Make su...

3. Step back until all of the pressure has been released. 4. Use the cloth to finish removing the cap. 5. Fill the reservoir with the proper coolant mixture to within the “coldfill range” or the “cold full” level. If you removed the radiator cap in anoverflow system, fill the radiator until the cool...

Follow your community’s regulations and standards for disposing and recycling of automotive fluids. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates: • it may be necessary to increase coolant concentration above 50% butless than 60%. • refer to the label on the coolant container for appropria...

• Shut the engine off andextinguish all smoking materialsand open flames before fueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmfulor fatal if swallowed. If fuel isswallowed, call a physicianimmediately. • Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. • Avoid getting fuel in your eyes. If fuel is splash in the eyes, removecon...

FFV engine (if equipped) Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel tanks may contain 0 to 85 percent ormore of ethnanol. Any fuel blends containing gasoline and ethanol shouldbe treated the same as “Fuel Ethanol (E85).” To identify if your vehicleis an FFV, check your VIN or the label on the inside of your f...

Running out of fuel Running out of fuel may have an adverse affect on powertraincomponents. • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine. • Your “Check Engine” indicator may come on. Fuel filler ...

Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal tothe rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempty reserve combined. Indicated ca...

Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). You can also keep records in summer and winter todetermine how temperature impacts fuel economy. Note that ethanoldecrease fuel economy. Improving fuel economy To improve your fuel economy: • Do not leave your vehi...

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the fluid. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service maintenance schedules. 1. Start the engine and let it rununtil it reaches normal operatingschedules. 2. Turn the steering wheel left andright several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check...

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 thebottom of the opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. I...

TRANSFER CASE FLUID To check and add transfer case fluid 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 FordMotor Company specification...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire gauge. • Check the pressure when the 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 theCertificatio...

• Five tire rotation To make sure your tires wearevenly, rotate them as indicated inthe Scheduled Maintenance Guide . If your tires wear unevenly, havethem checked. Replacing tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible. Due to exposure tothe elements and exhaust youshould replace the spare ...

Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precautions, your vehicle handling may beadversely effected which can lead to loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s or...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Body hinges,latches, doorstriker platesand rotors, seattracks, fuel fillerdoor hinge andspring, hoodlatch, auxiliarylatch, seattracks Multi-PurposeGrease D0AZ-19584-AAorF5AZ-19G209-AA ESB-M1C93-B orESR-M1C159-...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification 4–speed manualtransmission MotorcraftMERCONMulti-Purpose 威 ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON 威 Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCONMulti-Purpose 威 ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON 威 Fordconventional andTraction-Lokrear axles 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 Front axle(4...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln Mercury or Ford ofCanada dealer. These quality accessories have been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desig...

A Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ....................................83–84 and child safety seats ..............85description ................................84disposal ......................................87driver air bag ............................86indicator light ...........................

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and truck vehicles can differfrom some other vehicles in a fewnoticeable ways. Your 4WD or AWDmay be: • Higher — to allow it to travelover rough terrain without gettinghung up or damaging underbodycomponents, and to accommodate4WD components. • Shorte...

OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steeringcharacteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery byloose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roa...

Parking Before leaving the driver’s seat, you should make sure that the gearshiftis engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First)or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully,shut off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutr...

TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may be equipped for towing trailers (or may require a trailertow package). The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer mustbe less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination WeightRating (GCWR) and be properly balanced. Refer to “RV & Trailer TowingGu...

TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for safe ride andhandling capability. Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other than that originallyprovided by Ford because it can affect the safety and performance ofyour vehicle, which could lead to l...

MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designedand tested to provide both reasonably safe, predictable performancewhether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. For thisreason, Ford strongly recommends that you do not make modificat...

HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle to haulcargo, make sure it is properlyloaded to help ensure safe handling.Cargo should be evenly distributedover the floor of the cargo area,with the heaviest cargo on thebottom and ahead of the rear axle. If you must haul cargo on the roofo...