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User Manual Ford 2006 F-150 v.3
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Locks and Security 98 Keys 98 Locks 98 Anti-theft system 109 Seating and Safety Restraints 113 Seating 113 Safety restraints 119 Airbags 138 Child restraints 147 Tires, Wheels and Loading 164 Tire information 166 Tire inflation 169 Vehicle loading 180 Trailer towing 186 Recreational towing 198 Drivi...
Cleaning 263 Maintenance and Specifications 273 Engine compartment 275 Engine oil 279 Battery 283 Engine coolant 285 Fuel information 291 Air filter(s) 309 Part numbers 311 Refill capacities 312 Lubricant specifications 315 Engine data 318 Accessories 325 Index 327 All rights reserved. Reproduction ...
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain pro...
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...
SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicl...
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...
Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance PreparationPackage. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. Bef...
Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -...
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster Base with Tachometer instrument cluster 2006 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Instrument Cluster 12
Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is firstturned to the ON position to checkthe bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the OnBoard Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (O...
Mid and Luxury instrumentcluster If the brake system warning lightdoes not illuminate at this time,seek service immediately from yourauthorized dealer. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicateslow brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspectedimmediately by your authorized...
Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position andany door is open. Overdrive off (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrivefunction of the transmission hasbeen turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission se...
MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED) Door ajar: Displays when the ignition is in the ON position andany door is open. Low fuel: Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or nearempty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may not be ...
GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Stop thevehicle as soon ...
Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when theignition is in the ON position. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal operating range, have thevehicle’s electrical system checkedby your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil press...
AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM Stereo System (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay which allows you to operate the window switches and the audio for up to tenminutes after the ignition has been turned off or until either front door isopened. 1. / Tune: Press to manually g...
Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use / / SEEK . Setting the clock: Press until HR or Mn is displayed. Press / / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes. 3. SEEK: Press to access the next/previous strong station. 4. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency bandA...
1. / Tune: In radio mode, press to manually go up ( ) or down ( ) the radio frequency. In menu mode, use to select varioussettings. In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press / to enter TEXT MODE and scroll through the current song title, artist, channel categoryand Sirius Long Channel Name. (Not ...
7. TEXT: This control currently not supported. 8. SHUFFLE: Press to play CD tracks in random order on theselected CD. 9. COMP (Compression): In CD mode, brings soft and loud CDpassages together for a moreconsistent listening level. 10. REPEAT: Press to repeat the current CD track. 11. FF (Fast forwa...
To activate, press and hold MENU until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. Use / / SEEK to toggle RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is on, press MENU repeatedly to scroll through Find, Show and RDS. WhenRDS is Off, you will not be able to access Find and Show functions. Find: RDS must be activated to access the...
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States witha valid SIRIUS subscription. 14. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. 15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decreasevolume.If the volume is set above a certainlevel and the ignition is turned off,...
Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from a station, the weakerthe signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,traffic lights and thunderstorms ...
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may notfunction correctly when used in Ford CD players. Dirty, warpedor damaged CDs, irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratc...
Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there isa satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NOSIGNAL to indicate the interference. SIRIUS satellite radio service: SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that broadcast...
Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Song title information not available. Song title information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The sy...
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief d...
3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ventslocated in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as theseobjects...
Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: If your vehicle is equipped with a full message center, refer to Setup menu in the Message center section of the Driver Controls chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with a mini message center, seeyour authorized ...
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats(if equipped) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius: If your vehicle is equipped with a full message center, refer to Units (Fahrenheit/Celsius) in the Driver Controls chapter. If your vehicle is equipped with a m...
12. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engagesautomatically in AUTO, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 13. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. 14. Temperature control: Press to incre...
HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp controlclockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotateclockwise to the secondposition to also turn on the headlamps. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights nor...
At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn off. 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. Pull headlamp control towards youto turn f...
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 Map lamps To turn on the map lamps, press thecontrol next to each lamp. Rear map lamp (if equipped) The rear map lamp lights arelocated on the end of the overheadrail system. The lamps can beturned on or off by pushing on thelens. Rear dome lamp (if equipped) • ON or D : The dome ligh...
Dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is rotated up until thecourtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry controlsare pressed and the ignition isOFF. The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled o...
Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamps 2 H13 / 9008 Front park/turn lamps 2 3157A (amber) Front sidemarker 2 194 Foglamps 2 9140 Backup lamp (except Harley) 2 3156 Backup lamp (Harley) 2 3155 Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/taillamp 2 4057K or 3057K High-mount brakelamp 1 921 Cargo lamp 2 921 Lic...
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pus...
While holding the steering column,pull the lever up to its originalposition to lock the steering column. Never adjust the steeringcolumn when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamps. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The center ...
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. The overhead console can come on rails, which canbe removed by the customer, or it can come as a non-rail component ofthe headliner, which cannot be removed. If your vehicle is...
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are freeof obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open thewindow. Press and hold the top partof the rocker switch to close thewindo...
• Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open windowall the way to the full openposition. • Press and hold the top part of therocker switch to close thewindow. When operating the power sliding back window you must ensureall rear seat occupants and/or cargo are not in the proximity of ...
EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position tolock mirrors...
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Heated mirrors remove ice, mist andfog. To activate the heated mirrors,press the rear defrost button R located on the climate control panel. Refer to Rear Window Defrost in the Climate Controls chapter for more information. On vehicles not equipped with reardefro...
Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on thepedals while the vehicle is moving. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speedcontrol does not work at speeds below 30 m...
• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET control. Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This willnot erase your vehicle’s previously set speed, if RES/RESUME is...
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped): • Press and release SEEK to advance through preset channels or pressand hold SEEK to increment to the next subscribed channel. In CD mode: • Press and release SEEK to select the next track selection on the CDor press and hold SEEK to fast forward in the current...
When programming your HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage. Do not use the HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as requ...
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, yourhand-held transmitter mayautomatically stop transmitting —not allowing enough time forHomeLink 威 to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter. After completing Steps 1 and 2outlined in the “Programming” section, replace Step 3 w...
Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons until the indicator light begins toflash-after 20 seconds. Releaseboth buttons. Do not hold forlonger that 30 seconds. HomeLink 威 is now in the train...
Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass willcorrect itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normalconditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manualcalibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zo...
1. Start the vehicle. 2. To enter the compass calibrationmode, press and hold the button forgreater than eight seconds. Thedisplay will then show CAL in thedisplay window. 3. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) in circles untilCAL indicator turns off. As many as 5 complete circles ma...
DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is basedon your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is notthe same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fueleconomy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery isdisconnected. Averag...
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are nomore warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality ofthe message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing theRESET control and clearing the warning message. Warning messages that have been reset ar...
• Engine sensor Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible if these messagesoccur on a regular basis. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installedfloor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Position the floor...
Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading. 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to pry thespring clip (on each connector) pastthe head of the support screw.Disconnect cable. 3. Disconnect the other cable. 4. Lift tailgate to a 45–degree anglefrom horizontal. 5....
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 the SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system section in this chapter for more ...
The (lock) and (unlock) features will work again after: • a door has become ajar, • the ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position, or • using the UNLOCK control on your remote entry transmitter or unlocking via the keyless entry keypad. Deactivating/activating power door lock/unlock disable feature ...
Activating the memory feature To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat and adjustable pedals to the positions you desire. 2. Press the SET control on thedriver’s seat. 3. Within 5 five seconds, press onecontrol on the remote transmitterand then press the 1 or 2 control onthe driver’s door pane...
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...
4. Within five seconds, press the control two times. Note: One horn chirp should be heard, indicating the system has been disabled.Conversely, a horn chirp followed by a honk will indicate the system isenabled. Pressing the power door control two times again will turn the feature ON if it was previo...
Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete Steps 1–5 within30 seconds, or the procedure willhave to be repeated. If theprocedure needs to be repeated,you must wait a minimum of 30seconds to begin again. 1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON)position, then press the control three times. 2. Turn t...
4. After the code is entered, the locks will cycle, confirming that the newcode has been set. Tips: • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number. • Do not use five numbers in sequential order. • The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personalcode. • If you set a second...
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. Before returning the seatback to...
Push control to lower head restraint. Front seat • Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or rearward.Make sure that the seat isrelatched into place. • Pull the release lever handlelocated on the side of the seat upto move the seat back forward orbackward. 2006 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (...
Memory seats/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat andadjustable pedals to twoprogrammable positions. The memory seat control is locatedon the driver’s seat. • To program position one, movethe driver seat, and adjustablepedals to the desired posit...
Returning the seat to seating position Before returning the seatback to its original position, make surethat cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull onthe seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat...
rear-facing child seats, this occurs because they are initially sitting veryclose to the airbag. For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant isnot properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they moveforward during pre-crash braking. The most effective way to reduce therisk ...
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allowwebbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlledmanner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helpsreduce the risk of force-related injuries to ...
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. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system (SR...
Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue issecurely fastened in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongu...
Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on theoutside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2)Never swing the safety belt around your n...
Shorten and fasten the belt whennot in use. Energy management retractors Your vehicle has a safety belt system equipped with energy managementretractors at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions. An energy management retractor is a device which pays out webbing in acontrolled mann...
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 automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt, orthe Regular Cab center safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode...
2. Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entire beltis extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combinat...
Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt buckle pretensioners at thedriver and front outboard passenger seating positions. Do NOT place objects between the seats, as this could interferewith the functioning of the pretensioner. The driver and front outboard passenger safety...
Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckleass...
BeltMinder 姞 The BeltMinder 威 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders byintermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warninglamp in the instrument cluster when the driver’s and front passenger’ssafety belt ...
If... Then... The driver’s or frontpassenger’s safety belt becomesunbuckled for approximately 1minute while the vehicle istraveling at least 3 mph (5km/h) and more than 1-2minutes have elapsed since theignition switch has been turnedto ON... The BeltMinder 威 feature is activated - the safety belt wa...
Reasons given... Consider... “Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur insingle-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. “Belts wrinkle my clothes” Possibly, but a serious crash can domuch more than wrinkle your clothes,particularly if you are unbelted. “The people I’m with don’t...
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 1. Airbag cover The airbag supplemental restraint system is designed to work inconjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and frontoutboard passenger from certain upper body injuries. The term“supplemental restraint” means the airbags are ...
Important SRS precautions All occupants of the vehicle,including the driver, should always properly wear their safetybelts, even when an airbag (SRS)is provided. Always transport children12 years old and under in the back seat if your vehicle has aback seat. Rear facing infant seatsshould NEVER be p...
Children and airbags For additional important safetyinformation, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seatthan in the front seat. Failure tofollow the...
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the airbags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the forceswere no...
If the airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses readiness lights in the instrument cluster or a to...
The front passenger sensing system will disable (will not inflate) thefront passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects inthe front seat, • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infantseat that is installed according...
The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objectsplaced on the seat cushion. For most objects that are in the frontpassenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though thepassenger airbag is disabled, the ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ lamp may or may not be illuminated accord...
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by l...
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with thesafety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the ...
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tetherstrap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH andtether anchors. For more information on top tether straps and anchors,refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. For more information of...
2. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position. 3. Route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to thechild seat manufacturer’s instructions. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seatingposition until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make ...
• F150 Regular Cab • F150 SuperCrew and SuperCab Front seat tether strap attachment 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat andunder the head restraint. 3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position...
Rear seat tether strap attachment There are three loops of webbingjust above the back of the rear seat(along the bottom edge of the rearwindow) in the SuperCab andSuperCrew. These loops are to beused as both routing loops andanchor loops for up to three childsafety seat tether straps. Forexample, th...
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 ontransfer case operation and shiftingprocedures can be found in the Driving chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be foun...
INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properlyinflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressurewithout appearing flat. Every day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to checkpressure of ...
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer’s maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which themaximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normallyhigher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressurewhich can be found on the Safety Complian...
Age Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normalservice. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loadingconditions can accelerate the aging process.You should replace the spare tire when you replace the ot...
Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle. It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally bereplaced as a pair. Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe pos...
Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of yourvehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If yourvehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may beout of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel ali...
4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You ...
13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure atwhich the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure isnormally higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflationpressure which can be found on the Saf...
Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, ...
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 authorized dealer plus any aftermarketequipment. 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-...
Example only: 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 vehi...
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 B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....
Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result inserious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. D...
transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each weigh220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 – (2 x 220) – (12 x100) = 1400 – 440 – 1200 = – 240 lb. No, you do not have enoughcargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, thecalculation would be: 635 kg — (2 x 99 k...
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect thesecomponents carefully periodically during, and after any towing operation. Exceeding the maximum GCWR could result in extensive damageto your vehicle and personal injury....
Trailer frontal area considerations: • Not to exceed towing vehicle frontal area without Class IV trailertowing package • Not to exceed 60 square feet (5.52 square meters) with Class IVtrailer towing package Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it isproperly a...
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 brake system directly to yourvehicle’s bra...
Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require morefrequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Information for more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of ...
Vehicles equipped with automatic transmission and 4x4 vehiclesequipped with an electronic-shift transfer case: • Release the parking brake. • Turn the key in the ignition to the OFF position. • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Do not exceed a distance of 50 miles (80 km). • Do not exceed 35 ...
STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, locks the steeringwheel, automatic transmissiongearshift lever and allows keyremoval. Note: The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unlessthe gearshift lever is securelylatched in P (Park). 2. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories su...
Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel until thekey turns freely. 2. Turn the key to 4 (START), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine starts. Note: If the engine does not start within fi...
Base instrument cluster withand without tachometer Mid and Luxury instrumentcluster Parking brake To set the parking brake (1), pressthe parking brake pedal down untilthe pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminateduntil the parking brake is released. Base instrume...
TRACTION CONTROL 姟 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Traction Control 娂 system. This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle,especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roadsand gravel roads. The system will allow your vehicle to...
STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until itstops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump reservoirfluid level (below the MIN mark on...
PREPARING TO DRIVE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a seat belt. Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving thevehicle a h...
• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Forced downshifts • Allowed in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear....
Maximum downshift speeds 1 4 - 3 45 mph (72 km/h) 17 mph (27 km/h) 3 - 2 35 mph (56 km/h) 13 mph (21 km/h) 2 - 1 20 mph (32 km/h) 7 mph (11 km/h) 1 Downshift at lower speeds when driving on slippery surfaces. Reverse 1. Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift intoR (Revers...
To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when inreverse and when using the RSS. This system is not designed to prevent contact with small ormoving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damagingthe vehicle. Th...
The RSS automatically turns onwhen the gearshift lever is placed inR (Reverse) and the ignition is ON.An RSS control allows the driver toturn the RSS on and off. To turn theRSS off, the ignition must be ON,and the gear selector in R(Reverse). An indicator light on thecontrol will illuminate when the...
• 4X4 LOW – Momentarily illuminates when the engine isstarted. Illuminates when 4L isselected. Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped) 2H (2WD High) – Power to the rear wheels only; used for street and highway driving. Provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at highspeeds. 4H (4WD High) – Used ...
AWD (Auto) - Power delivered to all four wheels, as required, for increased traction. This is appropriate for all on-road driving conditions,such as dry road surfaces, wet pavement, snow, gravel and shallow sand. 4H (Lock) - The “4X4 HI” light will illuminate in the instrument cluster when this posi...
Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produceexcessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components.4WD modes are only intended for consistently slippery or loosesurfaces. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal st...
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage tothe transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires mayfail and injure a passenger or bystander. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a...
Mud and water If you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited. When driving through water,determine the depth; avoid waterhigher than the bottom of the hubs(if possible) and proceed slowly. Ifthe ignition system gets wet, thevehicle may stall. Once throu...
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally upor down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight upor straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills . A danger lies in losing traction, sli...
DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 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...
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide forinformation on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and ...
HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on thesteering column, just behind thesteering wheel. The hazard flasherswill operate when the ignition is inany position or if the key is not inthe ignition. Push in the flasher control and allfront and rear direction signals willflash. Press the flasher...
This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, behind the kickpanel access cover, to the left of thefuse box. The access cover needs tobe removed to reset the fuel pumpshut-off switch. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are app...
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 ...
The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 10A* Run/Accessory - Wipers, Instrumentcluster, Audio for XL/STX 2 20A* Stop/Turn lamps, Brake on/off switch 3 7.5A* Power mirrors, Memory seats andpedals 4 10A* DVD battery power, Powe...
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 9 20A* Fuel pump relay, Fuel injectors,Intake manifold runner control(4.2L) 10 20A* Trailer tow back-up lamps relay(PCB1), Trailer tow parklamp relay(R201) 11 10A* A/C clutch, 4x4 solenoid 12 5A* PCM relay coil 13 10A* ...
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheellocation can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability For v...
Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the followinglocations: Tool Location Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward ofthe rear bumper Jack, jack handle and lug nut wrench Regular Cab: Behind the interiortrim on the passenger side of thecabSup...
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...
7. Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jackhandle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. When one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the transmissionalone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the transmission is i...
3. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is raised to its stowedposition underneath the vehicle. The effort to turn the jack handleincreases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips whenthe tire is raised to the maximum tightness. Tighten to the best of yourability, to the ...
JUMP STARTING 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. Automatictrans...
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. Ford recommends your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed. Donot tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor C...
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized dealer for warrantyrepairs. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfac...
achieving satisfaction by following the three-step procedure outlined onthe front page of the Warranty Guide. However, if your warranty concernhas not been resolved using the three-step procedure, you may beeligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program. The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of t...
If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knockindex lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a regionaloffice or owner relations/customer relationship office. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion maydamage the effectiveness of your emi...
(Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card, check ormoney order.) Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer orby writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, ServicePublications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario ...
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 isavailable from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...
WAXING Applying Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45) to your vehicle every sixmonths will assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage. • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft PremiumLiquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,o...
ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and causedamage. • Do not spray a hot engine with ...
• For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray GlassCleaner (ZC-23). WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the ca...
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. • Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been incontact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntanlotion in order to avoi...
Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A), then dried with a clean, dry cloth.When cleaning the low gloss areas: • Do not use paper towels or newspaper. • Do not use silicone or Teflon-based products. • Do not use exterior paint waxes or sealants. Dust the low gloss areas with a clean, dry cloth, or use Mo...
• 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 DeluxeLeather Care Kit (ZC-11–D), available from your authorized dealer. • Do not use household cleaning products, a...
Scratches Natural Markings - Because the leather in the seat comes from genuinesteer hides, there will be evidence of naturally occurring markings, suchas small scars. These markings give character to the seating covers andshould be considered as proof of a genuine leather product. In order to lesse...
Motorcraft Car Wash (Canada only) (CXC-21) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcraft Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC–8–A) Motorcraft Custom Vinyl Protectant (U.S. only) (ZC-40-A) Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38–A) Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (U.S. only) (ZC-11–A...
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Owner Informati...
2. Block the wheels. To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burninjuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument...
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.2L V6 engine 1. Battery 2. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 7. Engine oil filler cap 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Transmission flu...
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16-A2.Do not use any special washer fluidsuch as windshield water repellenttype fluid or bug wash. They m...
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield, refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer of ice has man...
• If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes or between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • 4.2L V6 engine • 4.6L/5.4L V8 engine • If the oil level is below the lowerhole or the MIN mark, addenough oil to raise the levelwithin t...
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 heard or until the cap is fully seated. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with theengine oil level indicator...
BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep...
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead andlead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Because your vehicle’s engine is also electronically controlled by acomputer, some control conditions are maintained by power from thebattery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery...
ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at theintervals listed in scheduled maintenance information. The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Co...
• A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in caseof emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, thecooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture ofengine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone(without engine coolant)...
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolantreservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. Ifnecessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant anddistilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 quar...
If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentrationabove 40%. • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may...
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature: • The engine will completely shut down. • Steering and braking effort will increase. Once the engine...
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, w...
Flexible fuel components and standard unleaded gasoline fuelcomponents are not interchangeable. If your vehicle is not serviced in accordance with flexible fuel vehicles procedures, damagemay occur and your warranty may be invalidated. When refueling always shut the engine off and never allowsparks ...
Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/4 turn on/offfeature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/4 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,...
Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdefl...
POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use MERCON 威 ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it rununtil it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolanttemperature gauge ...
Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specifications. Referto Lubricant specifications in this chapter. Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyeswith running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water an...
An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/or possible damage. 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 ...
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 the Lubricant specifications section in this chapter. DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Your vehicle may be equipped with universal ...
Changing the air filter element • 4.2L/4.6L engines 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. 5. Reas...
For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material anddesign specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft orequivalent replacement...
5 Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to bechecked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or theaxle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant shouldbe changed a...
MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V type fluids are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V. Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON 威 may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than ther...
SuperCab Vehicledimensions Styleside 5.5’box - inches(mm) Styleside /Flareside 6.5’box - inches(mm) Styleside 8.0’box - inches(mm) (1) Overalllength 217.8 (5532) 229.8 (5837) 248.4 (6309) (2) Overallwidth 78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005) (3) Overallheight –4x2/4x4 74.1 (1881) /76.5 (1943) 73.5 (1...
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintSystem 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence nu...
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehiclethrough your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessorieshave been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they arecustom designed to complement th...
A Accessory delay ..........................74 Air cleaner filter ...............309–311 Air conditioning ....................50, 53 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ................................138–139 and child safety seats ............141description ..............................139disposal...
starting after a collision .........235 Engine block heater .................204 Engine oil ..................................279 checking and adding ..............279dipstick ....................................279filter, specifications ........282, 311recommendations ...................282refill c...
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