Ford 2005 Excursion v.1- Manuals

Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable ofcollecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. Therecorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.The modules may record information about both the vehicle and theoccupant...

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failure...

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 fuel cap (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel cap maynot be properly installed. Continueddriving with this light on may causethe Service engine soon warninglight to come on. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Check gage: Illuminates when any of the foll...

Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turnedto ON, continues to flash or remainson, have the system servicedimmediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in thesupplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety be...

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. towing or off roaduse). Refer to Special Operating Conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for instructions. Operating thetransmission for extended ...

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 slot: Insert a CD with the label side up. SCAN REVI...

3. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, press to adjust the soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMPcontrol until COMP ON is displayed. 4. Mute: Press to MUTE playing media; press again return to playingmedia. In CD mode, MUTE acts as apause feature. 5. Eject:...

5. Volume: Press + to increase and — to decrease volume levels. From the rear seat controls, volume cannot be set higher than the front seatsetting. 6. Media: Push to toggle between AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD or CD changer mode (if equipped). RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by 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 track2. DVD chapter3. SYSTEM COUNTER — displays current viewing time of desired media.(HOURS:MINUTES:SECONDS)4. DVD/ CD STATUS (PLAY/F...

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 the vehicle. 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 brie...

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with theair flow selector in...

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Press the AUTO and (floor/defrost) controls at the same time and hold for one second to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. 1. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use withrecirculated air to improve coolingperformance and efficien...

• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly openfor 2–3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.” For maximum cooling performance in AUTO mode: • Press AUTO control and set to desired temperature. For maximum cooling performance using manual override modes...

2. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. If the main climate control system is in Max A/C mode (formanual controls) or in full cooling (for automatic controls) the auxiliarytemperature selection will not adjust airflow temperature. 3. Airflow control: FLOOR dir...

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...

Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicableswitches in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parklamp operation. Move the control to the full uprightposition, past detent, to turn on...

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen andopen the hood. Cover one of the headlamps so no light hits the wall. 4. On the wall or screen you willobserve a light pattern with adistinct horizontal edge towards theright. If this edge is not at thehorizontal reference line, th...

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: ...

5. Remove the bulb assembly byturning it counterclockwise andpulling it straight out. Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out ofchildren’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb tobreak the next time the he...

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) To activate, press the transmissioncontrol switch (TCS) located on thegearshift. The TOW/HAUL indicatorlight will illuminate on the gearshiftlever or in the instrument cluster,depending on how your vehicle isequippe...

Forward storage bin (if equipped) Press the release control to openthe storage compartment. The doorwill open slightly and can be movedto full open. The storage compartment may beused to secure sunglasses or asimilar object. Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can b...

• Located in the left side storagecompartment in the third rowseating position. • Located on the right trim panel inthe rear cargo area. POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not letchildren play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. When closin...

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 indicator 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...

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...

The cargo doors and liftgate should be closed before driving yourvehicle. Make sure the liftgate and/or the cargo doors are closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Leavingthe liftgate and/or the cargo doors open could cause serious damage tothe TriDoors and its components....

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. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correc...

The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door or the liftgate is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after theignition has been turned to the 3 (OFF) position, 10 minutes after if thedome lamp is off, and 30 ...

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 codewill work. Anti-scan feature If an incorrect code has been entered 7 times (35 consecutive buttonpresses), the keypad will go...

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

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...

3. Verify that the safety belts can move freely on either side of the seat. 4. Lift the lever and pull up the seatback to drive position. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk ...

(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver and passengers. Automatic locking mode 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 shoul...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all outboardseating p...

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...

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the vehicle hasreached at least 3 mph (5 km/h)and 1-2 minutes have elapsedsince the ignition switch has beenturned to ON... The BeltMinder feature isactivated - the safety belt warninglight illuminates and the warningchime sounds for 6 seco...

Reasons given... Consider... “Safety belts don’t work” Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. “Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur insingle-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. “Belts wri...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 8 inch (20cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the s...

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there isa risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of...

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

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. REVIEW COPY 2005 U137 Excursion (hdw) , Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002) , Market: USA_English (fus) Seating and Safety Restrain...

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

Power is supplied to all four wheelsthrough a transfer case or powertransfer unit. 4WD vehicles allowyou to select different drive modesas necessary. Information on shiftingprocedures and maintenance can befound in your Owner’s Guide . You should become thoroughly familiarwith this information befor...

Every day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to checkpressure of all tires and adjust ifrequired. At least once a month and beforelong trips, inspect each tire andcheck the tire pressure with a tiregauge (including spare). Inflate alltires to the i...

Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressureeven if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information foundon the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found onthe tire label or certification label which is located on the B-Pillar or theedge of the dr...

5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other tires. Check the tire label on the B pillar or the edge of the driver’s doorfor the recommended spare tire pressure. 6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there a...

TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride andhandling capability. Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same sizeand type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Us...

Tire change procedure To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of thevehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone...

• Front passenger side (4x4) • Front driver side (4x4) Make sure the jack fits into thenotched area on the differentialhousing. • Rear 8. Turn the jack handle clockwiseuntil the wheel is completely off theground and high enough to installthe spare tire. REVIEW COPY 2005 U137 Excursion (hdw) , Owners...

To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of yourbody under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant forchanging the tire. • Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. 9. Remove the lug nuts...

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 from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h) U 124 mph (200 km/h) H 130 mph (210 km/h)...

11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the tire label or thesafety certification label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge ofthe driver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 12. Treadwear, Traction an...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association(T&RA), that is intended for serviceon ...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your vehicle is stuck in snow,...

The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire andwheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, ...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snowtires and chains. If you need to use chains, it i...

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or ...

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...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the driver’s door or B-Pillar. The total load on eachaxle must never exceed its GAWR. Exceeding the S...

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 B-Pillar. The GVW mustnever exceed the GVWR. Exceeding t...

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will betransferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how thisreduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. The following gives you a few more examples on how to calculate theavailable amount ...

Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.Depending upon the type and placement of...

Towing a Class IV trailer (extra heavy duty) 5,001–11,000 lb.(2,268–4,536 kg) trailer weight requires a weight-distributinghitch. 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 vehicl...

Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federalregulations. Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic...

• Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary or conventional sparetire. If the spare tire is different in size (diameter and/or width), treadtype (All-Season or All-Terrain) or is from a different manufacturerother than the road tires on your vehicle, your spare tire is considered“temporary”. Con...

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...

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

Pull the right side of the releaselever to release the parking brake;the release lever pulls at an angletoward the driver’s door. To preventthe pedal from releasing too quickly,place your left foot on the parkingbrake pedal, then pull the releaselever, making sure the pedal fullyreleases. You may wa...

If any steering components are serviced or replaced, install newfasteners (many are coated with thread adhesive or have prevailingtorque features which may not be re-used). Never re-use a bolt or nut.Torque fasteners to specifications in Workshop Manual . A high crown in the road or high crosswinds ...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P...

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

• Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission todownshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)when vehi...

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out byshifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in asteady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal op...

• 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) ...

3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 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 5mph (8 km/h), then repeat steps 1thro...

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...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth is not known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or thebottom of the wheel rims (for cars). When driving through water,traction o...

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...

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle custo...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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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. Battery2. Engine oil filler cap3. Transmission fluid dipstick4. Engine oil dipstick5. Brake fluid reservoir6. Underhood relay box7. Power steering fluid reservoir8. Air filter assembly9. Engine coolant reservoir10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the re...

Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be usedonly if they provide cold weather protection without damaging thevehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system. If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40° F (4.5°C),use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. F...

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...

It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (oranother brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for...

Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery,always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide properventilation. When lifting a plastic-case...

7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is ...

• Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to the Sc...

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 –34° F [–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,...

The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in theamount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicatesempty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank after the fuel ga...

Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fueleconomy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping recordsduring summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fueleconomy. In general,...

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

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicableexhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic converter andother emission control components continue to work prope...

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. CHECKING AND ADDIN...

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 ...

If necessary, add fluid in 250 ml (1/2 pint) increments through the fillertube until the level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by a qualifiedtechnician. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagementconcerns and/or possibledamage. Do not ...

4. Reinstall housing and check transmission fluid level using procedure inthis section. 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 a...

Changing the air filter element 1. Loosen the clamp that securesthe air filter element in place. 2. Carefully separate the two halvesof the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter elementfrom the open end of the air filterhousing. 4. Install a new air filter element, ensuring the arrow on the t...

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-M2C930-Aand 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...

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 ..........................66 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................................117 and child safety seats ............119description ..............................117disposal ....................................121driver air bag .............................

Exhaust fumes ..........................171 F Fail safe cooling ........................237 Fluid capacities .........................256 Foglamps .....................................50 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......184 description ..............................185driving off road .................

safety practices .......................153sidewall information ...............146snow tires and chains ............156spare tire .................................140terminology .............................135tire grades ...............................135treadwear ........................134, 152 T...