Ford 2003 Crown Victoria v.3- Manuals

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answersto such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warningtriangle symbol. These comm...

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury...

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 LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

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 ...

Light remains on: Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate. Examplesare: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securelytightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by fillin...

Brake system warning • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster To confirm the brake systemwarning light is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicleswhen the ignition is moved from the ON position to STAR...

Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fastenyour safety belts. For moreinformation, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Illuminates to confirm that the airbags (front or side) are operational.If the light fails to illuminate,continues to flash or remains on,have ...

Air suspension (if equipped) • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Illuminates when the air suspensionswitch is turned OFF, the load limitis exceeded or the air suspensionsystem requires servicing. Low fuel (if equipped) Illuminates when the fuel level inthe fuel tank is at, or...

High beams Illuminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on. Message center indicator lights (if equipped) Speed control This light comes on when either theSET/ACCEL or RESUME controlsare pressed. It turns off when thespeed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignitionis ...

Optional instrument cluster gauges Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the areabetween the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine isoverheating. Stop the vehicle a...

Battery voltage gauge (if equipped) Indicates battery voltage. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal operating range (asindicated), have the vehicle’selectrical system checked as soon aspossible. Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gaugemay vary sl...

Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. • Standard instrument cluster MPH km/h 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0...

• Optional instrument cluster Refer to Electronic Message Center in the Driver controls chapter for information on how to switch the display from metric to Englishmeasurements. Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. To reset,depress the control. Refer to Electronic Mes...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD 1. Tape eject control 2. CD eject control 3. Bass/treble control 4. Balance/fade control 5. Compression/shuffle control 6. Select control 7. Side direction/Dolby control 8. Rewind/fast forward control 9. RDS or RDS/DSP control 10. Autoset control 11. Scan cont...

Press the BAL control then press: • to shift sound to the left and • to shift sound to the right. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers.Press the FADE control then press: • to shift the sound to the front and • to shift the sound to the rear. Seek functi...

Scan function The scan function works in radio,tape or CD mode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode. Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a shor...

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band withthe AM/FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,indicating the station is held in memory...

Use the SEL control to manually setthe time. • to decrease hours/minutes and • to increase hours/minutes. 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 thecont...

• Use the SEL control to select theprogram type. With the featureon, use the SEEK or SCANcontrol to find the desiredprogram type from the followingselections: • Classic • Country • Info • Jazz • Oldies • R & B • Religious • Rock • Soft • Top 40 Show • With RDS activated, press theRDS control unt...

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE 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 t...

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and lefts...

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode. Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down thefrequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up thefrequenc...

AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio and tape modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press theAM control to select from AM selections, and press the FM control toselect from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FM select in tape ...

Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle betweenlistening frequencies and clockmode while in radio mode. To set the hour, press and hold theCLK control and press the SEEKcontrol: • to decrease hours and • to increase hours. To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control and press theTUNE control: • t...

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 not a listenable station is located there). Hold f...

Rewind The rewind control works in tapemode. To rewind in tape mode, press theREW control. Fast forward The fast forward control works intape mode. To fast forward in tape mode, pressthe FF control. In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the endof the tape is reached. Tape ...

AM/FM STEREO 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 bac...

Ensure that the disc holder isevenly inserted and at the samelevel as the magazine (A). The unitwill not operate if the disc holder isnot inserted at the same level (B). 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 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. CD units are designed to play commercially pr...

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. ...

• Floor – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. The air cannotbe cooled below the outside temperature. • Mix – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts, the windshielddefroster ducts and the side window demisters. The A/C compressorwill operate automatically if the outside temperat...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions: 1. Select Vent. 2. Set the temperature control to full heat. 3. Set the fan speed to full fan. 4. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows. 5. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panelvents...

moving. Due to locations, the outside temperature readings displayed onthe climate control system may not agree with those from the radiostation broadcasts. Fan speed ( ) When in automatic operation, fanspeed operates as necessary toachieve the selected temperature. Ifdesired, the fan speed can beco...

compressor will operate automatically if the outside temperature isabove approximately 2°C (36°F). The air distributed through the floorducts will be slightly warmer than that sent to the windshielddefroster ducts and the side window demisters. • Defrost - Distributes outside air through the windshi...

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as theseobjects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is locatedon the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control toclear the rear window of thin iceand fog. • A small LED wi...

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 control The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control....

High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlightand parklamp operation. • R...

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 the end of the stalk to...

To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition. 2. Press and hold the tab on theblade and slide the blade off thewiper arm pin. 3. To attach the new wiper blade,press and hold the tab on the bladeand slide the blade on to the wiperarm pin...

Storage compartment (ifequipped): Press the OPEN control to open the storage compartment.The door will open slightly and canbe moved to full open. The storage compartment may beused to secure sunglasses or asimilar object. Electronic compass display (if equipped) Compass: The compass display is cont...

5. Training will be complete in 100seconds or less. CHANNEL XTRAINED will be displayed whentraining is complete. 6. DID NOT TRAIN will be displayedif the channel did not properly train. 7. Release the channel X button.Training is complete. Note: Additional training may be required for rolling code e...

2. After 20 seconds CHANNELSCLEARED is displayed. Continue tohold the buttons. 3. After 10 more seconds,CHANNELS DEFAULTED isdisplayed when all the channeldefault codes have been successfullyloaded. Note: If you need to train the garage door opener, refer to “Train mode” in this section. AUXILIARY P...

POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of therocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open. One touch down • Press the bottom portion of therocker switch completely downand release quickly. The driver’swind...

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 SIDE VIEW MIRRORS To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select to adjust...

Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with aninside rear view mirror which has anauto-dimming function. Theelectronic day/night mirror willch...

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on thepedals while the vehicle is moving. 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 shift the gearshift leverinto N (Neut...

To set a lower set speed • Press and hold COAST. Releasethe control when the desiredspeed is reached or • Press and release COAST tooperate the Tap-Down function.Each press will decrease the setspeed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Depress the brake pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET...

Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed • Press RES. For RESUME tooperate, the vehicle speed mustbe faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). Indicator light (if equipped) This light comes on when either theSET ACCEL or RES controls arepressed. It turns of...

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features • Press BAND/MODE to select AM,FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (ifequipped). In Radio mode: • Press MEM/NEXT to select apreset station from memory. In Tape mode: • Press MEM/NEXT to listen to thenext selection on the tape. In CD mode: • Press MEM/NEX...

• To close from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of thecontrol. Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyhurt themselves. HOMELINK 姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink 威 Universal Transceiver, located on the overhead console, provides a convenien...

Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight. 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds andrelease the HomeLink 威 button. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or otherrolling code equipped device), re...

Operating the HomeLink 姞 Universal Transceiver To operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for thetrained product (garage door, gateoperator, security system, entrydoor lock, or home or office lightingetc.). For convenience, thehand-held transmitt...

Select Each press of the SELECT controlwill select a different function. • Press the right side of the controlto advance the function to theright. • Press the left side of the controlto advance the function to theleft. To reset any function: 1. Push either the right or left side of the SELECT contro...

TRIP A and TRIP B These two functions allow you tosee how far you have traveled sinceyou last reset. Trip A and Trip B arecompletely independent and mustbe reset individually. To reset either trip feature to zero,press the RESET control while theappropriate trip distance feature(TRIP A or TRIP B) is...

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe tooperate Mobile Communications Equipment. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipp...

KEYS The vehicle is equipped with a master (black) key and valet (gray) keylock system. The master key will access doors, trunk, glove box, ignitionand remote trunk release. The valet key will access doors and ignitiononly. Before using this key, lock the trunk remote control to disable the Trunk re...

Keep vehicle doors andluggage compartment locked and keep keys and remotetransmitters out of a child’s reach.Unsupervised children could lockthemselves in the trunk and riskinjury. Children should be taughtnot to play in vehicles. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior canrise...

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

7. After a five to ten second delay, the door locks will cycle lock/unlockto confirm successful programming. 8. After having waited the necessary time for the programming toconfirm, turn the ignition to OFF. Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate thealarm. To deactivate the alarm, pre...

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used tounlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds after the UNLOCKbutton on the remote transmitter is pressed or when the ignition isturned to the START or ACC pos...

1. Turn the ignition key to ON. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to ON. 6. The door locks will lock/unlock to confirm programming mode isentered...

Programming your own entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press the 1/2 control within fiveseconds of step 1. 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code.Enter each digit within five secondsof the previous one. All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to co...

To unlock all doors, enter thefactory-set code or personal code(driver door unlocks) and press 3/4within five seconds. To release the trunk, enter thefactory-set code or personal code(driver door unlocks) and press 5/6within five seconds. After the factory-set code or personal code has been entered,...

• When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash onceevery 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock 娂 system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator will glow for 3seconds to indicate normal system functionality. If a problem occu...

If any of these items are present, you need to keep these objects fromtouching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key, but can cause a momentary “no start” condition if they are too close to the key during engine start. If aproblem occurs, turn...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle’s seats are 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 restraint so that it is l...

To adjust the front seatback usingthe manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle locatedon the side of the seat. • Lean against the seatback toadjust it to your desired position.You can recline the seat back orbring it forward. • Release the handle when the desired position has been reached. Using ...

The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have beenactivated. Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each frontdoor. Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo ...

information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. Thisallows your Personal safety system to distinguish between different levelsof crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stageair bags and safety belt pretensioners. Driver’s seat position sensor The driver’s s...

Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The...

Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has beenclosed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest...

movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h(5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver and passengers. Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing e...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As thebelt retracts, you will hear aclicking sound. This indicates thesafety belt is now in theautomatic locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recomme...

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 front center seat lap belt The lap bel...

Reasons given... Consider... “Belts areuncomfortable” We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. Ifyou are uncomfortable - try different positions forthe safety belt upper anchorage and seatbackwhich should be as upright as possible; this canimprove comfort. “I was in a hurry” Prime time for an ...

• This will enable the BeltMinder feature for that seating position if it iscurrently disabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning lightwill flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds withthe light off, then followed by the restraint system warning lightflashing 4 times...

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 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...

Children and air bags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. Air bags can...

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. If the safety belt pretensioners deploy in an accident, they willnot function again ( belt will not e...

The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of thefront seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affectedby the collision will be inflated. The air bag was designed to inflatebetween the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protectionprovided occ...

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will eitherflash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone p...

Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by yourchild safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions th...

• Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Typ...

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat...

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbelts 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. Children 12 and ...

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 move the seat forwardand back to...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks steering wheel(police vehicles only), the automatictransmission gearshift lever andallows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allacce...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). 2. Turn the key to 5 (START), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine starts. Excessive crankingcould damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OF...

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...

The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lockup during brakeapplications and compensates forthis tendency. The wheels areprevented from locking even whenthe brakes are firmly applied. Theaccompanying illustration depictsthe advantage of an ABS equippedvehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABSequipped ...

Parking brake with auto-release Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set the parking brake: 1. Move the gearshift to P (Park). 2. Push pedal downward. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until thepark...

If the parking brake fails to releaseafter completing this procedure, usethe manual parking brake releaselever. Pull the lever to manually releasethe parking brake. TRACTION CONTROL 姟 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional Traction Control 娂 system. This system helps you mainta...

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling andgeneral vehicle performance during: • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking • Accelerations This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level byautomatically adding ai...

When the key is in the ignition OFF position, the automatictransmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted vehiclemovement, always set the parking brake. 3. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move ...

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow 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 the engine is not at normal opera...

Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainersof the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross thechains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners.If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agenc...

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. • If you ...

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...

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated on the left side of the trunkbehind the left rear tail light and thetrunk liner. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, r...

Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wiredamage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link ca...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 15A Audio, CD changer 2 5A Audio 3 7.5A Mirrors 4 10A Air bags 5 25A Package tray and rear flasher (Policevehicle options) 6 15A Instrument cluster warning lamps module,Overdrive contro...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 27 25A LCM for cornering lamps and high beamheadlamps 28 20A* Power windows, DDM 29 — Not used 30 — Not used 31 — Not used 32 — Not used * Circuit breaker Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in ...

If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could beseriously injured. 1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and set parkingbrake. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),turn engine OFF and block thediagonally opposite wheel. 3. Remove the spare tire and thejack. The jack coul...

Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter of the Owner’s Guide for more information. 4. Remove the lug wrench from thejack. Rotate the lug wrench socketout from the handle. 5. Locate pry off notch (ifequipped) and remove the centerornament from the aluminum wheelwith the tapered end of t...

JACK LOCATION-REAR The jack location markings can befound on the lower outer edge of the body. • Locate the jack locator mark (B - triangle ) on the body (C) near the tire you are changing, thenplace the jack (D) under the frame (A) of the vehicle aligning it with the mark (B - triangle ). • Positio...

11. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown. 12. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrenchaway. 13. Turn on the air suspensionswitch (if equipped). JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could ...

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. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)term...

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 ...

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In ...

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 of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

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 authorizeddealer where your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs areneeded. However, you may also take your vehicle to another...

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...

• available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modifyprocedures and/or to discontinue this service without notice and withoutincu...

before the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral presentationmay be requested by the Board as well. Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentation...

The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedyalternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce asettlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and isdesigned to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legalproceedings. In the CAMVAP program,...

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

• Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using the products. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint...

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailab...

• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. • Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orwindshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when theyappear worn or do not function properly. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument pane...

• Remove light stains and soil with Ford Extra Strength UpholsteryCleaner (E8AZ-19523–AA). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area firstwith Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). • Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution. • Do not use household cleaning ...

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality productshave been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the styl...

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...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under theinstrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the liftcylinders hold it open. IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENG...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic c...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added...

• If required, add engine oil to theengine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must beremoved from the engine by aqualified service technician. 7. Put the indicator ...

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 ...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant sho...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be atthe “cold fill level” or within the“cold fill range” as listed on theengine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to the ScheduledMaintenance Guide for serviceinterval sch...

Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7–A (VC-7–B inOregon), depending on the type of coolant originally equippedin your vehicle. If you are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle requires, check your coolant reservoir or contact your local dealer. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop L...

1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle).Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release. 3. Step back while the pressure...

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recyclingand disposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in this chapter....

What you should know about fail-safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle loadand terrain. How fail-safe cooling work...

• The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature: • If your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges, the gauge bars willflash and a tone will sound every five seconds for one minute. • The engine will completely shut down, causing steering and ...

splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap andwater. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adversereaction. When refueling always shut the engine off and never allowsparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely haza...

Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleadedgasoline. “Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularlyin the United States) because it may cause these problems to becomemore p...

• Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing thesame direction each time you fill up. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Your results w...

• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared todriving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the topcruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windows for high speed driving. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle shou...

add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seekservice from your dealer immediately. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled...

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...

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 (for vehicleswith steel wheels and full sizespare tires) 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 Cer...

Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle, and increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may alsoaffect the accuracy of your speedometer. SNOW TI...

Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity Rear axle lubricant 5 Motorcraft SAE80W-90 Premium RearAxle Lubricant 2.4L (5.0 pints) Windshield washerfluid Motorcraft PremiumWindshield WasherConcentrate Fill to line on reservoir 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Speci...

Vehicle dimensions mm (in) (3) Overall height 1 443 (56.8) (4) Wheelbase 2 913 (114.7)/3066 (120.7) a (5) Track - Front 1 611 (63.4) (5) Track - Rear 1 666 (65.6) a Denotes long wheel base 1 4 Maintenance and Specifications 233

1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identificationnum...

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 desi...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................146 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ................................124, 128 and child safety seats ............126description ......................124, 128disposal ....................................131driver air bag ..................126, 129indicator...