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User Manual Ford 2004 Crown Victoria v.1
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Locks and Security 74 Keys 74 Locks 74 Anti-theft system 76 Seating and Safety Restraints 88 Seating 88 Safety restraints 92 Air bags 107 Child restraints 115 Driving 127 Starting 127 Brakes 131 Traction control 134 Air suspension 136 Transmission operation 137 Vehicle loading 142 Trailer towing 144...
Cleaning 180 Maintenance and Specifications 186 Engine compartment 187 Engine oil 188 Battery 192 Fuel information 200 Air filter(s) 214 Part numbers 228 Refill capacities 228 Lubricant specifications 230 Accessories 237 Index 239 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechani...
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain pro...
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 6.0LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...
Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can be and is turned OFF. Notice to owners of natural gas fueled vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the Dedicated Natural Gas Vehicle supplement. Thi...
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 Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster 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 lig...
misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drivein a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) andhave your vehicle serviced immediately. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, in...
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...
Air suspension (if equipped): • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Illuminates when the air suspensionis turned OFF, the load limit isexceeded or the air suspensionsystem requires servicing. Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level inthe fuel tank is at or near ...
MESSAGE CENTER INDICATOR LIGHTS (IF EQUIPPED) Speed control: This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL orRESUME controls are pressed. Itturns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake isapplied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position. Door ajar: Illuminates when one of t...
GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. • 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 0 0 0 0 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guid...
• Optional instrument cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge: • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Indicates engine coolanttemperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, theengine is over...
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Eject: Press to eject a tape. 2. Eject: Press to eject a CD. 3. Bass: Allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bassoutput. Press BASS then press SELto decrease or increase the bass levels. Treble: Allows you to increase or decreas...
9. RDS: (Radio Data System): Allows you to access FM stationswhich are RDS- equipped. PressRDS then SEL to select from: Traffic — Allows you to receive traffic announcements and control theirvolume level. Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets. Show — Allows you to view the freque...
11. Tune / Discs : In radio mode, press to move up or down thefrequency band in individualincrements. 12. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, selection or track. 13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 14. CD : Press to enter CD...
AM/FM STEREO (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Seek: Press / to find the next strong station down/up thefrequency band. 2. Tune: Press / to manually change radio frequency down/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM; tune t...
next selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the currentselection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape MUST havea blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs. 5. Side 1–2: Press to change tape direction. 6. REW (rewind): Press to rewind the tape. FF (fas...
3. Turn the magazine (A) over. 4. Using the disc holder releaseknob (C), pull the disc holder (B)out of the magazine. Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as the disc holder may comecompletely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holderback into the magazine while pressing on t...
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,traffic lights and thunderstor...
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm(4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection filmattached, and...
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 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...
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select NORM A/C. 2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to HI 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ve...
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base ofthe windshield. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select NORM A/C. 2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to HI 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward...
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....
Domelamp Control The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate thedomelamp. • In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aim...
To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to blockthe light from one headlamp whileadjusting the other. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp. Using a 4 mmwrench, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise (to adjust down) orcounterclockwise (to adjust up).The horizontal edge of the...
MAP/COURTESY LAMPS Without a moon roof With a moon roof To turn on the map lamps, press themap lamp control. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbsmust be marked with an ...
4. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward. 5. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove fromlamp assembly. 6. Carefully pull bulb straight out ofthe socket and push in the new bulbuntil it snaps, locking it intoposition. 7. To complete installation, follow the re...
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then remove twoscrews from the lamp assembly. 2. Carefully lift the lamp assemblyup for access to the bulbs. 3. Carefully pull the bulb socket outof the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of thesocket and ...
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. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pus...
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...
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Some of the features in the overhead consoleinclude Compass, Homelink, and Moon Roof controls. Compass mode The compass reading may be affected when you drive ne...
3. After 20 seconds, the display willread CHANNEL X TRANING toindicate training has started.Continue to hold the button. Note: If the channel being trained has not been previously trained, thechannel will immediately enter thetraining mode (no 20 second delay). 4. Point the original garage dooropene...
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 SIDE VIEW MIRRORS To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select to adjust the left mirror or to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position tolock mirrors in place. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedau...
Do not block the sensor on thebackside of the mirror since thismay impair proper mirrorperformance. Press the control to turn the mirrorOFF or AUTO. The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever thevehicle is placed in R (Reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure abright clear vi...
Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET ACCEL controland release it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The message “S...
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features • Press MODE to select AM, FM1,FM2, TAPE or CD (if equipped). In Radio mode: • Press NEXT to select a presetstation from memory. In Tape mode: • Press NEXT to listen to the nextselection on the tape. In CD mode: • Press NEXT to listen to t...
To close the moon roof: • Press and hold the front portion of the control. • 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 WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink 威...
Note: If the red light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a continuous red, proceed with steps 6 through 8 to completeprogramming of a rolling code equipped device. 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near ...
Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System 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 transmi...
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...
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when appropriately used, particularly in emergencysituations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communicationsequipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited...
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...
To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVERAND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THEFRONT HOUSING OF THEREMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circu...
7. With the ignition still in the ON position, press the unlock controlonce. After a five to ten second delay, the door will lock/unlock toconfirm successful programming. 8. After having waited the necessary time for the programming toconfirm, turn the ignition to OFF. Once disabled, the autolock fe...
4. Press 1 • 2 to store the first personal code. 5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm programming of the newcode. To store a second personal code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds press 1 • 2 on the keypad to enter the programming mode. 3. Enter a second personal 5-digi...
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entrysystem To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personalcode (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of prior digit). The interiorlamps will illuminate. • To unlock all doors, enter the factory-set code or personal...
Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 3(OFF) or 2 (LOCK) position. Theindicator on the instrument panelwill flash every two seconds whenthe vehicle is armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the ...
If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following: • Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or • Have your vehicle towed to a dealership or a locksmith. The key codeswill need to be erased from your vehicle and new key codes will needto be re-coded. Replacing coded keys can be very...
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 heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While theignition is in the run position, activating the high or low heated seatswitch enables heating mode. When activated, they will turn offautomatically when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The indicator light will illuminate...
information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. Thisallows your Personal Safety System to distinguish between differentlevels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of thedual-stage air bags and safety belt pretensioners. Driver’s seat position sensor The driver’s s...
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the PersonalSafety System serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technicianimmediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly inthe event of a collision. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seat...
Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. 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 any...
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front outboard passenger andrear seat safety belts have three types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt leng...
How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automa...
How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety beltassemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision to verify that the ⬙ automatic locking retractor ⬙ feature for child seats is still working prop...
Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around thehips, not across the waist. The lap belt does not adjustautomatically. Insert the tongue intothe correct buckle (the buckleclosest to the direction the tongue iscoming from). To lengthe...
The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...
Reasons given... Consider... “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety ...
To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOTSTART THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1minute) • Step 3 must be completed withi...
Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleassem...
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. The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection toan occupant in the center front seating position. Modifying or adding equipment to the front...
How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision do...
The SRS consists of the following items: • Driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators andair bags) • Driver and passenger side air bags • One or more impact and safing sensors • A readiness light and tone • A diagnostic module • The electrical wiring which connects the compone...
Several air bag systemcomponents get hot after inflation. Do not touch them afterinflation. If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again. The side air bag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician inaccordance with the vehicle servi...
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by...
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...
Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seatmay place...
Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of thebooster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind theback because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. Never use pillows, books, or tow...
Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placedin the front seats. 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...
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...
Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). 2. Turn the key t...
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heaterwith ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoidits dangerous effects. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehic...
emphasis on improved performance and environmental considerationscan lead to more dust than in the past. Brake dust can be cleaned byweekly washing with soapy water and a soft sponge. Heavier deposits canbe removed with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37–A). Anti-lock brake system (ABS) This v...
With the ABS light on, the anti-lockbrake system is disabled and normalbraking is still effective unless thebrake warning light also remainsilluminated with parking brakereleased. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicleserviced immediately.) Parking brake Apply the parking brake w...
Pull the release lever to release thebrake. Driving with the parkingbrake on will cause the brakes towear out quickly and reduce fueleconomy. TRACTION CONTROL 姟 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional Traction Control 娂 system. This system helps you maintain the stability and st...
During Traction Control 娂 operation you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not“rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This is normalsystem behavior. If you should become stuck in snowor ice or on a very slippery roadsurface, try...
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turnedoff), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering compone...
The air suspension shut-off switch islocated on the left side of the trunk.If this switch is in the OFF position,the rear air suspension will notoperate. On vehicles equipped withAir Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior tojacking, hoisting or towing yourvehicle. Normal vehicle operat...
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelampsare working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the ...
Forced downshifts • Allowed in (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. 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, stopp...
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehicle design p...
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.(Important: The towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation atGVWR, not at GCWR. Separate fu...
Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will ...
Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailerinto the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after thetrailer is removed from the water. When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise abo...
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 (optional) 3 7.5A Mirrors 4 10A Air bags 5 25A Package tray lamps and rearflasher lamps (Police vehicleoptions) 6 15A Instrument cluster warning lampsmo...
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 8 25A Powertrain Control Module (PCM)power relay, Coil-on plugs, Radionoise capacitor, Passive Anti-TheftSystem (PATS) 9 5A Transmission range sensor 10 10A Rear window defrost, Heatedmirrors 11 5A Traction control indi...
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 21 15A LCM for park lamps and interiorillumination, Autolamp/Sunloadsensor 22 20A Speed control servo,Multi-function switch for hazardlamps, Brake on/off switch, Feedfor IP fuse 19 23 15A EATC module, Instrument cluster...
• tow a trailer. • use tire chains. • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reducedground clearance. • try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel. • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle. • use more than one temporary spare tire at a time. Use of...
Wheel lug nut torque specifications Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 800 km (500 miles)after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheelremoval, etc.). Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* Nm Lb-ft 1 ⁄ 2 x 20 115-142 85-105 * Torque specifications are for nut and bo...
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this coulddamage the vehicle’s electrical system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehiclemaking sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fa...
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 covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second ...
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 the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...
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 You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handling your vehicle linewill provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingdealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Pl...
In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuingreplacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. Thisdispute handling procedure ...
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. FordMot...
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...
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...
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...
• 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...
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’ssafety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe seat-mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the ...
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...
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 ...
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling ...
When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “coldfill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending uponapplication). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...
Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine...
To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come outforcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.2. When ...
Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in this chapter. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–3...
• The engine will completely shut down, causing steering and brakingeffort to increase. Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Takeyour vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize enginedamage. When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited engine power...
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 unleaded gasoline.“Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designedto use “Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problemsto be...
Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in kilometers or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in litersor gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current od...
• You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain ifunnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fueleconomy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and mayreduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on ...
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the windowsticker. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG)expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economymay vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is...
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, aminimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below: • First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway. • Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic withat le...
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels below the “MAX” linethat do not trigger the brake systemwarning lamp are within the normaloperating range, there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels are ...
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...
Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent than this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. • Traction: The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave...
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation than those of “P” typetires; these differences aredescribed below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association(T&RA), that is intended for serviceon li...
TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can also cause tires to wearabnormally. Here are some of the important maintenance items Tire inflation pressure Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare,at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly ur...
2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tiregauge onto the valve. 3. Add air to reach the recommended air pressure Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge. 4. Repla...
Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in theService Maintenance Guide that comes with your vehicle) will help yourtires wear more evenly providing better tire performance and longer tirelife. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every8,000 ...
• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a reputable repair facility to check for and correct any wheel misal...
Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that youmay eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to theclosest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, butyour safety is more important. If you feel a sudden vibration or rid...
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 (AT CURB MASS) Vehicle dimensions mm (in) (1) Overall length 5386 (212)/5538 (218) a (2) Overall width 1987 (78.2) (3) Overall height 1481 (58.3)/1496 (58.9) a (4) Wheelbase 2911 (114.6)/3067 (120.7) a (5) Track - Front 1611 (63.4) (5) Track - Rear 1666 (65.6) a Denotes long wheel...
Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please note thatin the graphic XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.) 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehi...
Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certificationlabel which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells youwhich transmission or transaxle each code represents. Truck application: Code Transmission Description Manual transm...
Code Transmission Description Electric H One speed electric D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E) R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55W) Passenger car application: Code Transmission/Transaxle Description Front wheel drive manual transaxle R 5–speed overdrive (MTX75) W 5–speed overdrive (M5) Front whe...
FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...
A ABS (see Brakes) .....................132 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................107–108, 112 and child safety seats ............109description ......................108, 112disposal ....................................114driver air bag ..................110, 113indicator lig...
Traction control ........................134 Traction-lok rear axle ...............141 Transmission .............................137 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....137fluid, checking and adding(automatic) .............................211fluid, refill capacities ..............228lubricant specificat...
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