Ford 2004 Excursion- Manuals

Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake...

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag. Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles Read the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and main...

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 ...

Check gage: Illuminates when any of the following conditions hasoccurred: • The engine coolant temperatureis high. • The engine oil pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is at or near empty. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate...

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will alsosound to remind you to fasten yoursafety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or nearempty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chap...

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

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

Yellow area (warning) — the transmission fluid is higher thannormal operating temperature. Thiscan be caused by special operationconditions (i.e. snowplowing, towingor off road use). Refer to Special Operating Conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for instructions. Operating thetransmission ...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase/decreasevolume. 2. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations,tape selections or CD tracks. Pressagain to stop. 3. CD Door: Insert a CD with the label side up. CD units ...

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, or track of currentdisc. 2. Rewind: Press for a slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind. Fast forward: Press for a slow advance, press and hold for a fastadvance. 3. Comp (Comp...

5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. EJECTING # (desired selection) willappear on the display. When the CDappears in the CD slot for removal, the display reads REMOVE CD #(desired selection). Press and hold to eject all loaded discs. 6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass outp...

RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors th...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one ...

7. Auxiliary jacks Insert lines for standard video game players. 8. STOP/EJECT control Press once to stop DVD play. Press again to eject the DVD. 9. DISPLAY (DISP) control Press to enable on screen display of player menu and user displayadjustments. DVD control features Menu control Press the MENU c...

User menu mode To adjust the display setting, pressDISP once and the player menu willappear. Press DISP again to adjustthe display setting. Use the arrow controls and the ENTER controls toselect the various screen settings. (Available screen selections are 16x9,Normal, 4x3 and Zoom). The DVD player ...

Rear seat controls The rear seat controls allow the rearseat passengers to operate theradio, tape, CD, DVD or AUX (ifequipped). Adjusting the volume from the rear seat controls The volume control allows the rearseat passengers to adjust thevolume level of the desiredselection. Press the + control to...

Using wired headphones/Personal Audio Feature Single play mode will allow allpassengers to listen to the samemedia source through all speakers.The Personal Audio Feature (dualplay) allows the front seatpassengers to listen to one source (radio, TAPE, CD, DVD, or AUX)while the rear seat passengers li...

Press the memory preset controls 2and 4 simultaneously to togglebetween single play and thePersonal Audio Feature. Wireless headphones (for DVD system only) Your system is equipped with 2 setsof wireless headphones. (Two AAAbatteries are needed to operate theheadphones.) Batteries are included. To i...

Playback and format • The DVD player of your Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System canonly be used in the “playback” mode. (The DVD player does not offera record feature.) • The system plays standard CDs or DVDs. • The DVD player is only capable of playback of DVDs and CDs. Theplayer is not compatible ...

This unit is designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75in) audio compact discs and DVDs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford DVD/CDplayers. Irregular shaped discs, discs with a scratch protectionf...

On-screen indicators Each time a control is pressed, the operational status of the DVD playeris shown on the screen. The following are some possible indicators: 1. CD track 2. DVD chapter 3. SYSTEM COUNTER — displays current viewing time of desired media.(HOURS:MINUTES:SECONDS) 4. DVD/ CD STATUS (PL...

Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screento direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensiveperiods of time. Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal. Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video gameequipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your...

• high humidity. • a dusty environment. • locations where strong magnetic fields are generated. Temperature extremes When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely coldplace for a long period of time, wait until the cabin temperature of thevehicle is at normal temperature before...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief ...

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with theair flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with theairflow to the back seats. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector inMAX A/C o...

3. Airflow control: FLOOR directs air to the floor of the third row seating. PANEL directs air to the overhead registers of the second andthird row seating. To blend the airflow, select any position betweenPANEL and FLOOR. Rear auxiliary controls: Once the front auxiliary control is set to REAR, the...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the hea...

Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operatesthe foglamps. The foglamps can beturned on only when the headlamp control is in the , or position and the high beams are notturned on. In autolamp mode, the foglampswon’t be operational until lightingconditions warrant the activation of...

INTERIOR LAMPS Dome/Map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps and controls arelocated on the dome lamp. Press thecontrols on either side of each maplamp to activate the lamps. Rear courtesy/reading lamps • Second row courtesy/reading lamp • Third row courtesy/reading lamp The courtesy lamps light when: ...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Second row reading lamp 2 578 Third row reading lamp 2 211-2 License lamp 2 194 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer Interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Repl...

2. Remove the two screws andcarefully pull the parking lamp/turnsignal assembly from the vehicle. 3. Rotate bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove itfrom lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of thesocket. Install the new bulbs in reverse order. 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-20...

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

Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefrom the wiper arm. Push the lockpin manually to release the bladeand pull the wiper blade downtoward the windshield to remove itfrom the arm. 2. Attach the new wiper to thewiper arm and press it into pla...

TRANSMISSION CONTROL Tow/Haul feature (5–speed automatic transmission) (if equipped) • Gearshift lever type A • Gearshift lever type B To activate, press the transmissioncontrol switch (TCS) located on thegearshift. The TOW/HAUL indicatorlight will illuminate on the gearshiftlever or in the instrume...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamps. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Forward storage bin (if equipped) Press the release control to openthe storage compartment. The doorwill open...

Power quarter rear windows (if equipped) When closing the powerquarter rear windows, you should verify they are free ofobstructions and ensure thatchildren and/or pets are not in theproximity of the window openings. Press the portion of the VENT control to open the power rear quarter windows. Press ...

• Located on the instrument panel. • Located on the back side of thecenter console (Accessible fromthe second row seats). • Located in the left side storagecompartment in the third rowseating position. • Located on the right trim panel inthe rear cargo area. POWER POINT 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Own...

Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a setspeed: • Press and hold the COASTcontrol until you get to thedesired speed, then release thecontrol. You can also use theCOAST control to operate theTap-Down function. Press andrelease this control to decrease the vehicle set...

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate controlfeatures. 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 list...

Selectable features English/metric display Press this control to change the tripcomputer display between metricand English units. Mode control Each press of the MODE control willdisplay a different feature as follows: Average fuel economy. The display will indicate the vehicle’saverage fuel economy ...

2. Press the E/M and MODEcontrols simultaneously. The displaywill illuminate the “AVG” indicator.While the indicator is lit, releaseboth controls to reset the averagefuel economy. Fuel range. This function estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under norma...

The compass heading is displayed in average fuel economy modes, fuelrange modes and temperature modes. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magneticor metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect ...

1. Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console. 2. Start the vehicle. 3. Press and hold both tripcomputer controls. Afterapproximately eight seconds, thetrip computer will enter CAL mode.CAL mode is indicated when thedisplay lights the “CAL” indicator. 4. Release both controls. The disp...

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...

CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED) The cargo net secures lightweightobjects in the cargo area. Attach thenet to the anchors provided. This net is not designed torestrain objects during a collision. TRIDOOR The TriDoor area is intended for cargo storage only, not for passengers.You can open and close the TriDoo...

LUGGAGE RACK Maximum load is 90 kg (200 lbs) on the roof rack structure, or 45 kg(100 lbs) on the roof panel rails. Distribute the load equally on the crossbars. To adjust the cross-bar position: 1. Release the latch at both ends ofthe cross-bar (both cross-bars areadjustable). 2. Slide cross-bar to...

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

Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doorsare unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one ...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the batterydown to ensure that the battery is...

Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. 2. Within five seconds, press the 1 • 2 on the keypad and release. 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done within five seconds of completing step 2. Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit c...

SECURILOCK 姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being startedunless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” con...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 3(OFF) position. The THEFT indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicleis armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The THEFT indicat...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. 40/20/40 seat (if equipped) • Li...

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. He...

REAR SEATS Head restraints To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that itis located directly behind your head or as close to that position aspossible. Push or pull the head restraint tothe desired position. Rear folding seats (if equipped) Folding down rear seats into lo...

2. Lift the lower seat control. 3. Pull up on the seatback whilelifting the handle to lift the seatbackinto the upright position. Note: The front seat may need to be moved forward to ease operation. 4. Remove headrest from storage position and return to 2nd rowseatback. Push down headrest completely...

SAFETY RESTRAINTSSafety 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 in the backseat where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her l...

When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automaticlocking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is inst...

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

In the event of a collision, thecolored label (REPLACE BELT)may become visible. If this occurs, the safety belt must be replaced. Whenever the yellowportion of the label is visible, the safety belt must bereplaced. Failure to follow theseinstructions will affect the performance of the safety beltsan...

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

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to...

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...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system i...

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant orchild restraint you might use. Children and safety belts If the child is the pro...

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions: • 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 s...

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...

• Second row 60/40 bench seat Note: In the right seating position, use either tether anchor. • Second row bucket seats Note: For each seat, use either tether anchor. 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 128

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without lockin...

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage d...

• 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 to 5 (START), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine starts. Excessive crankingcould damage the starter. Note: If the engine d...

Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce theeffectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainfull steering control duri...

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt. Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving thevehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility an...

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. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.Always come to a complete stop before s...

• O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turnedoff regardless of last mode of operation. 2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the (Overdr...

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver ofobstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) is selected and thevehicle is moving at speeds less than 5 km/h (3 mph). The system is noteffective at speeds above 5 km/h (3 mph) and may not ...

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. When four–wheel drive (4WD) is engaged, power is supplied to all fourwheels through a transfer case. 4WD can be selected when...

• auto-manual hub locks can bemanually overridden by rotatingthe hub lock control from AUTOto LOCK if desired. • automatic operation of thehub locks is recommended, and will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, makesure that the arrow and theindicator dot on the hub arealigned, and that bot...

4H (4WD High) – For winter and off-road conditions. Sends power to front and rear wheels. 4L (4WD Low) – For low-speed off-road applications that require extra power such as steep grades, deep sand or pulling a boat out of the water.Sends power to front and rear wheels. Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) ...

4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4LOW position. 5. Hold the shift conditions until theLOW RANGE indicator lightilluminates. 6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not illuminate within 15 seconds, drive the vehicle above 8km/h (5 mph), then repeat steps 1through 5 before reporting any shiftconcern...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop thevehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by movingyour vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when youare driving in mud. Eve...

You should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressurefound on the safety compliance certification label attached to the leftfront door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure to follow tirepressure recommendations can adversely affect the way your vehiclehandles. Do not exceed ...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom ofthe wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may be lim...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel located on the driver’sdoor or door pillar. The GVWmust never exceed the GVWR. Exceedin...

10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheeltrailer), and driver only (68 kg [150 lbs]). Consult your dealership (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information.Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight – refers to the amount...

2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain correct weights, take yourvehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks. 3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart.This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. It must bebelow the maximum trailer w...

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on thecertification label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailerweight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover and personal...

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer la...

type (All-Season or All-Terrain) or is from a different manufacturerother than the road tires on your vehicle, your spare tire is considered“temporary”. Consult information on the spare tire label for limitationswhen using. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle...

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...

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse...

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

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

Spare tire information Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire that can be used aseither a spare or a regular tire. The spare tire is not equipped with wheeltrim. The wheel trim from the original wheel/tire may be used on thespare. If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD, a spare tire of a diffe...

1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and set the parkingbrake. 2. Turn engine OFF and block thediagonally opposite wheel (block notprovided). 3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lugwrench and spare tire from thestowage locations. 4. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim....

• Rear 8. Turn the jack handle clockwiseuntil the wheel is completely off theground and high enough to installthe spare tire. To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not put any part of your body under thevehicle while changing a tire. Donot start the engine when yourvehicle is on the jack. The jac...

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. A...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper 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 (+)termi...

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. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheelson the ground and the rear wheels ...

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 ...

Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartialdecision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall ...

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of theparties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolvedisputes. CAMVAP decisions are fas...

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. • 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 gasoline engines PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash ...

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

LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over theleather. • To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and VinylCleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft DeluxeLe...

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 thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch locatedunder the right center of the hood.Slide the handle to release theauxiliary latch. 3. Lift the hood ...

1. Battery 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Transmission fluid dipstick 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Air filter assembly 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thel...

State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict theuse of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be usedonly if they provide cold weather protection without damaging thevehicle’s paint finish, wipe...

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 between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough...

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until three clicks are h...

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 for the 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 put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7–B(CA and OR only), meeting Ford S...

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 section. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–3...

5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problemincreases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to aservice facility as soon as possible. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do n...

Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/offfeature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap,...

If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times afterrefueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine. • Your Service engine soon indicator may come on. For more information on the Service engine soon indicator, refer to t...

For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than 2...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is notworking properly, i.e.,...

Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmissionoperation and result in damage to internal transmission components. Automatic transmission fluid filter (if equipped) The TorqShift automatictransmission is equipped ...

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

7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

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...

Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheelmisalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tirerotation. Note: Your ...

Tire explosions can cause death, personal injury or propertydamage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, directly ahead or behind the spinning tire. Never spin the tires in excess of the 55 km/h (35 mph) pointindicated on the speedometer. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there’s alway...

2 Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL—3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of limitedslip axles. Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle to thebottom of the filler hole with the specified lubricant. 3 Add the coolant ty...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Spindle bearing HighTemperature4X4 Front Axleand WheelBearing Grease E8TZ-19590–A ESA-M1C198–A Front axle Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant XY-80W-90–QL WSP-M2C197–A Rear axle Motorcraft SAE75W-14...

Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engineoil-Gasolineengines Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSPCXO-5W20–LSP12(Canada) WSS-M2C153-Hand APICertificationMark Engineoil-Diesel engine Refer ...

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 D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E) R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S) Passenger car application: Code Transmission/Transaxle Description Front wheel drive manual transaxle R 5–speed overdrive (MTX75) W 5–speed overdrive (M5) Front wheel drive automatic transaxle A...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehiclethrough your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to co...

A Accessory delay ..........................63 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................................115 and child safety seats ............117description ..............................115disposal ....................................119driver air bag .............................

Engine oil ..................................204 checking and adding ..............204dipstick ....................................204filter, specifications ........206, 244recommendations ...................206refill capacities ........................245specifications ..................248, 251 Ex...

Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake...

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag. Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles Read the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and main...

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 ...

Check gage: Illuminates when any of the following conditions hasoccurred: • The engine coolant temperatureis high. • The engine oil pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is at or near empty. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate...

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will alsosound to remind you to fasten yoursafety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or nearempty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chap...

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

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

Yellow area (warning) — the transmission fluid is higher thannormal operating temperature. Thiscan be caused by special operationconditions (i.e. snowplowing, towingor off road use). Refer to Special Operating Conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for instructions. Operating thetransmission ...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase/decreasevolume. 2. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations,tape selections or CD tracks. Pressagain to stop. 3. CD Door: Insert a CD with the label side up. CD units ...

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, or track of currentdisc. 2. Rewind: Press for a slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind. Fast forward: Press for a slow advance, press and hold for a fastadvance. 3. Comp (Comp...

5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. EJECTING # (desired selection) willappear on the display. When the CDappears in the CD slot for removal, the display reads REMOVE CD #(desired selection). Press and hold to eject all loaded discs. 6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass outp...

RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors th...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one ...

7. Auxiliary jacks Insert lines for standard video game players. 8. STOP/EJECT control Press once to stop DVD play. Press again to eject the DVD. 9. DISPLAY (DISP) control Press to enable on screen display of player menu and user displayadjustments. DVD control features Menu control Press the MENU c...

User menu mode To adjust the display setting, pressDISP once and the player menu willappear. Press DISP again to adjustthe display setting. Use the arrow controls and the ENTER controls toselect the various screen settings. (Available screen selections are 16x9,Normal, 4x3 and Zoom). The DVD player ...

Rear seat controls The rear seat controls allow the rearseat passengers to operate theradio, tape, CD, DVD or AUX (ifequipped). Adjusting the volume from the rear seat controls The volume control allows the rearseat passengers to adjust thevolume level of the desiredselection. Press the + control to...

Using wired headphones/Personal Audio Feature Single play mode will allow allpassengers to listen to the samemedia source through all speakers.The Personal Audio Feature (dualplay) allows the front seatpassengers to listen to one source (radio, TAPE, CD, DVD, or AUX)while the rear seat passengers li...

Press the memory preset controls 2and 4 simultaneously to togglebetween single play and thePersonal Audio Feature. Wireless headphones (for DVD system only) Your system is equipped with 2 setsof wireless headphones. (Two AAAbatteries are needed to operate theheadphones.) Batteries are included. To i...

Playback and format • The DVD player of your Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System canonly be used in the “playback” mode. (The DVD player does not offera record feature.) • The system plays standard CDs or DVDs. • The DVD player is only capable of playback of DVDs and CDs. Theplayer is not compatible ...

This unit is designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75in) audio compact discs and DVDs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford DVD/CDplayers. Irregular shaped discs, discs with a scratch protectionf...

On-screen indicators Each time a control is pressed, the operational status of the DVD playeris shown on the screen. The following are some possible indicators: 1. CD track 2. DVD chapter 3. SYSTEM COUNTER — displays current viewing time of desired media.(HOURS:MINUTES:SECONDS) 4. DVD/ CD STATUS (PL...

Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screento direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensiveperiods of time. Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal. Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video gameequipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your...

• high humidity. • a dusty environment. • locations where strong magnetic fields are generated. Temperature extremes When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely coldplace for a long period of time, wait until the cabin temperature of thevehicle is at normal temperature before...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief ...

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with theair flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with theairflow to the back seats. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector inMAX A/C o...

3. Airflow control: FLOOR directs air to the floor of the third row seating. PANEL directs air to the overhead registers of the second andthird row seating. To blend the airflow, select any position betweenPANEL and FLOOR. Rear auxiliary controls: Once the front auxiliary control is set to REAR, the...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the hea...

Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operatesthe foglamps. The foglamps can beturned on only when the headlamp control is in the , or position and the high beams are notturned on. In autolamp mode, the foglampswon’t be operational until lightingconditions warrant the activation of...

INTERIOR LAMPS Dome/Map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps and controls arelocated on the dome lamp. Press thecontrols on either side of each maplamp to activate the lamps. Rear courtesy/reading lamps • Second row courtesy/reading lamp • Third row courtesy/reading lamp The courtesy lamps light when: ...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Second row reading lamp 2 578 Third row reading lamp 2 211-2 License lamp 2 194 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer Interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Repl...

2. Remove the two screws andcarefully pull the parking lamp/turnsignal assembly from the vehicle. 3. Rotate bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove itfrom lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of thesocket. Install the new bulbs in reverse order. 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-20...

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

Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefrom the wiper arm. Push the lockpin manually to release the bladeand pull the wiper blade downtoward the windshield to remove itfrom the arm. 2. Attach the new wiper to thewiper arm and press it into pla...

TRANSMISSION CONTROL Tow/Haul feature (5–speed automatic transmission) (if equipped) • Gearshift lever type A • Gearshift lever type B To activate, press the transmissioncontrol switch (TCS) located on thegearshift. The TOW/HAUL indicatorlight will illuminate on the gearshiftlever or in the instrume...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamps. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Forward storage bin (if equipped) Press the release control to openthe storage compartment. The doorwill open...

Power quarter rear windows (if equipped) When closing the powerquarter rear windows, you should verify they are free ofobstructions and ensure thatchildren and/or pets are not in theproximity of the window openings. Press the portion of the VENT control to open the power rear quarter windows. Press ...

• Located on the instrument panel. • Located on the back side of thecenter console (Accessible fromthe second row seats). • Located in the left side storagecompartment in the third rowseating position. • Located on the right trim panel inthe rear cargo area. POWER POINT 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Own...

Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a setspeed: • Press and hold the COASTcontrol until you get to thedesired speed, then release thecontrol. You can also use theCOAST control to operate theTap-Down function. Press andrelease this control to decrease the vehicle set...

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate controlfeatures. 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 list...

Selectable features English/metric display Press this control to change the tripcomputer display between metricand English units. Mode control Each press of the MODE control willdisplay a different feature as follows: Average fuel economy. The display will indicate the vehicle’saverage fuel economy ...

2. Press the E/M and MODEcontrols simultaneously. The displaywill illuminate the “AVG” indicator.While the indicator is lit, releaseboth controls to reset the averagefuel economy. Fuel range. This function estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under norma...

The compass heading is displayed in average fuel economy modes, fuelrange modes and temperature modes. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magneticor metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect ...

1. Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console. 2. Start the vehicle. 3. Press and hold both tripcomputer controls. Afterapproximately eight seconds, thetrip computer will enter CAL mode.CAL mode is indicated when thedisplay lights the “CAL” indicator. 4. Release both controls. The disp...

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...

CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED) The cargo net secures lightweightobjects in the cargo area. Attach thenet to the anchors provided. This net is not designed torestrain objects during a collision. TRIDOOR The TriDoor area is intended for cargo storage only, not for passengers.You can open and close the TriDoo...

LUGGAGE RACK Maximum load is 90 kg (200 lbs) on the roof rack structure, or 45 kg(100 lbs) on the roof panel rails. Distribute the load equally on the crossbars. To adjust the cross-bar position: 1. Release the latch at both ends ofthe cross-bar (both cross-bars areadjustable). 2. Slide cross-bar to...

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

Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doorsare unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one ...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the batterydown to ensure that the battery is...

Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. 2. Within five seconds, press the 1 • 2 on the keypad and release. 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done within five seconds of completing step 2. Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit c...

SECURILOCK 姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being startedunless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” con...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 3(OFF) position. The THEFT indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicleis armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The THEFT indicat...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. 40/20/40 seat (if equipped) • Li...

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. He...

REAR SEATS Head restraints To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that itis located directly behind your head or as close to that position aspossible. Push or pull the head restraint tothe desired position. Rear folding seats (if equipped) Folding down rear seats into lo...

2. Lift the lower seat control. 3. Pull up on the seatback whilelifting the handle to lift the seatbackinto the upright position. Note: The front seat may need to be moved forward to ease operation. 4. Remove headrest from storage position and return to 2nd rowseatback. Push down headrest completely...

SAFETY RESTRAINTSSafety 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 in the backseat where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her l...

When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automaticlocking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is inst...

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

In the event of a collision, thecolored label (REPLACE BELT)may become visible. If this occurs, the safety belt must be replaced. Whenever the yellowportion of the label is visible, the safety belt must bereplaced. Failure to follow theseinstructions will affect the performance of the safety beltsan...

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

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to...

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...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system i...

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant orchild restraint you might use. Children and safety belts If the child is the pro...

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions: • 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 s...

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...

• Second row 60/40 bench seat Note: In the right seating position, use either tether anchor. • Second row bucket seats Note: For each seat, use either tether anchor. 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 128

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without lockin...

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage d...

• 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 to 5 (START), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine starts. Excessive crankingcould damage the starter. Note: If the engine d...

Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce theeffectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainfull steering control duri...

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt. Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving thevehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility an...

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. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.Always come to a complete stop before s...

• O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turnedoff regardless of last mode of operation. 2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the (Overdr...

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver ofobstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) is selected and thevehicle is moving at speeds less than 5 km/h (3 mph). The system is noteffective at speeds above 5 km/h (3 mph) and may not ...

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. When four–wheel drive (4WD) is engaged, power is supplied to all fourwheels through a transfer case. 4WD can be selected when...

• auto-manual hub locks can bemanually overridden by rotatingthe hub lock control from AUTOto LOCK if desired. • automatic operation of thehub locks is recommended, and will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, makesure that the arrow and theindicator dot on the hub arealigned, and that bot...

4H (4WD High) – For winter and off-road conditions. Sends power to front and rear wheels. 4L (4WD Low) – For low-speed off-road applications that require extra power such as steep grades, deep sand or pulling a boat out of the water.Sends power to front and rear wheels. Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) ...

4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4LOW position. 5. Hold the shift conditions until theLOW RANGE indicator lightilluminates. 6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not illuminate within 15 seconds, drive the vehicle above 8km/h (5 mph), then repeat steps 1through 5 before reporting any shiftconcern...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop thevehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by movingyour vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when youare driving in mud. Eve...

You should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressurefound on the safety compliance certification label attached to the leftfront door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure to follow tirepressure recommendations can adversely affect the way your vehiclehandles. Do not exceed ...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom ofthe wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may be lim...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel located on the driver’sdoor or door pillar. The GVWmust never exceed the GVWR. Exceedin...

10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheeltrailer), and driver only (68 kg [150 lbs]). Consult your dealership (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information.Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight – refers to the amount...

2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain correct weights, take yourvehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks. 3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart.This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. It must bebelow the maximum trailer w...

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on thecertification label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailerweight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover and personal...

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer la...

type (All-Season or All-Terrain) or is from a different manufacturerother than the road tires on your vehicle, your spare tire is considered“temporary”. Consult information on the spare tire label for limitationswhen using. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle...

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...

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse...

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

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

Spare tire information Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire that can be used aseither a spare or a regular tire. The spare tire is not equipped with wheeltrim. The wheel trim from the original wheel/tire may be used on thespare. If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD, a spare tire of a diffe...

1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and set the parkingbrake. 2. Turn engine OFF and block thediagonally opposite wheel (block notprovided). 3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lugwrench and spare tire from thestowage locations. 4. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim....

• Rear 8. Turn the jack handle clockwiseuntil the wheel is completely off theground and high enough to installthe spare tire. To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not put any part of your body under thevehicle while changing a tire. Donot start the engine when yourvehicle is on the jack. The jac...

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. A...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper 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 (+)termi...

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. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheelson the ground and the rear wheels ...

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 ...

Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartialdecision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall ...

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of theparties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolvedisputes. CAMVAP decisions are fas...

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. • 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 gasoline engines PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash ...

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

LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over theleather. • To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and VinylCleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft DeluxeLe...

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 thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch locatedunder the right center of the hood.Slide the handle to release theauxiliary latch. 3. Lift the hood ...

1. Battery 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Transmission fluid dipstick 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Air filter assembly 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thel...

State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict theuse of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be usedonly if they provide cold weather protection without damaging thevehicle’s paint finish, wipe...

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 between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough...

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until three clicks are h...

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 for the 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 put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7–B(CA and OR only), meeting Ford S...

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 section. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–3...

5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problemincreases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to aservice facility as soon as possible. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do n...

Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/offfeature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap,...

If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times afterrefueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine. • Your Service engine soon indicator may come on. For more information on the Service engine soon indicator, refer to t...

For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than 2...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is notworking properly, i.e.,...

Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmissionoperation and result in damage to internal transmission components. Automatic transmission fluid filter (if equipped) The TorqShift automatictransmission is equipped ...

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

7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

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...

Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheelmisalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tirerotation. Note: Your ...

Tire explosions can cause death, personal injury or propertydamage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, directly ahead or behind the spinning tire. Never spin the tires in excess of the 55 km/h (35 mph) pointindicated on the speedometer. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there’s alway...

2 Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL—3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of limitedslip axles. Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle to thebottom of the filler hole with the specified lubricant. 3 Add the coolant ty...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Spindle bearing HighTemperature4X4 Front Axleand WheelBearing Grease E8TZ-19590–A ESA-M1C198–A Front axle Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant XY-80W-90–QL WSP-M2C197–A Rear axle Motorcraft SAE75W-14...

Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engineoil-Gasolineengines Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSPCXO-5W20–LSP12(Canada) WSS-M2C153-Hand APICertificationMark Engineoil-Diesel engine Refer ...

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 D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E) R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S) Passenger car application: Code Transmission/Transaxle Description Front wheel drive manual transaxle R 5–speed overdrive (MTX75) W 5–speed overdrive (M5) Front wheel drive automatic transaxle A...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehiclethrough your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to co...

A Accessory delay ..........................63 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................................115 and child safety seats ............117description ..............................115disposal ....................................119driver air bag .............................

Engine oil ..................................204 checking and adding ..............204dipstick ....................................204filter, specifications ........206, 244recommendations ...................206refill capacities ........................245specifications ..................248, 251 Ex...