Ford 2008 Crown Victoria- Manuals

Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the Severe Duty Owner’s Guide supplement. This book contains important operation and maintenance information. Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontro...

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connectedto the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada donot access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,other government authorit...

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 LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lig...

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ONp...

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below thenormal range. Check the oil leveland add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine coolant temperature(if equip...

Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light doesnot turn ON, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Formore information on this system, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tire...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo (if equipped) 1. Seek: Press / to find the next strong station down/up thefrequency band. 2. Tune: Press / to manually change radio frequency down/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency ban...

When activated, AUTOSET will momentarily appear in the display whenany of the preset controls are pressed. Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and leve...

Dolby: Works in tape mode to reduces tape noise and hiss. Press MENU until DOLBY XX appears in the display. Press SEL-TEXT to toggle ON/OFF.The Dolby 威 noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby 威 and the double-D symbol are registered t...

9. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly to access RDS on/off.Use SEL-TEXT to toggle RDS on/off. Press MENU again to access Program type mode or ShowType mode. (MENU must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed tothe next RDS mode.) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecom...

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. • Clean using a circul...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select NORM A/C. 2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to HI. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ve...

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base ofthe windshield. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select NORM A/C. 2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to HI. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control....

5. At the desired autolamp time delay, place the headlamp switch in theOFF position. • At this point, the exterior lamps turn off and the time delay is set. High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slight...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlampand parklamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel from leftto right to brighten theinstrument panel. • Rotate the thumbwheel from rightto left to dim the instrumentpanel. Domelamp Control The panel dimmer control a...

8. Locate the horizontal adjuster foreach headlamp. Turn it clockwise orcounterclockwise, to place the leftedge of the high intensity area evenwith the vertical line correspondingto the headlamp under adjustment. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate ...

Overhead console lamps To remove and replace the lamps in the overhead console: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch isin the OFF position and remove theoverhead console from the headlinerby pulling it straight down. 2. Remove the bulb socket from theback of the lamp housing by pullingit straight out. 3...

5. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise (whenviewed from the rear) to free itfrom the bulb socket, and slide thering off the plastic base. Keep thering to retain the new bulb. 6. Without turning, remove the oldbulb from the lamp assembly bygently pulling it straight back out...

5. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove fromlamp assembly. 6. Carefully pull bulb straight out ofthe socket and push in the new bulbuntil it snaps, locking it intoposition. 7. To complete installation, followthe removal procedure in reverseorder. Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn signal la...

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Remove two screws from thelamp assembly. 2. Carefully lift the lamp assemblyup for access to the bulbs. 3. Carefully pull the bulb socket outof the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of thesocket and push in the new bulb. To install, reverse the remo...

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...

TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up ordown until you find the desiredlocation. 3. Release the steering wheelrelease control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. Never adjust the steer...

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compartment • Power point (inside storage bin) • Cupholders • Air vents to the rear seating positions (heat only) Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure youin a...

Programming Do not program the HomeLink 威 with the vehicle parked in the garage. Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second (or “ACC”) position for programming and/or operation of theHomeLink 威 . It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held...

If the indicator light(s) underneath the house icon blink rapidly for twoseconds and then turn to a continuous light, proceed with steps 6through 8 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device. 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,locate the “learn” or “...

Reprogramming a single HomeLink 姞 button To program a device to HomeLink 威 using a HomeLink 威 button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desiredHomeLink 威 button. DO NOT release the button. The display willread CHANNEL “X” (1,2 or 3)TRANSMIT 2. The display will change toCHA...

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the powerpoint longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lightersocke...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press the leftside of the control. Press the rightside to restore the window controls. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points ...

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select to adjust the left mirror or to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position tolock mirrors in place. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mir...

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control toadjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the right side of the control to adjust the...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This willnot erase your vehicle’spreviously set speed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn the speed control or the ignition off, yourspeed control set speed memory iserased. ...

• If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with “Programming” Steps 5 through7 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 5. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garag...

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...

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle information through a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may select display features on the messagecenter for a display of status. Thesystem will al...

Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFOmenu to display your average fueleconomy in miles/gallon or liters/100km. If you calculate your average fueleconomy by dividing gallons of fuelused by 100 miles traveled(kilometers traveled by liters used),your figure may be different than...

• They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has beencompleted. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist withinthe vehicle. Warning display Status Door Ajar Warning cannot be reset Coolant over temperature Warning returns after 10 minutes Powertrain malfunction Ch...

To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change[approximately 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6 months] perform thefollowing: 1. Press and hold the RESETcontrol for 2 seconds and release.Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL LIFEXXX% HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL”is displayed. 2. Press and hold the R...

INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL The remote trunk release control islocated on the driver’s door trimpanel and can be operated at anytime. You can render the switchinoperable by locking the buttonwith your master key. If equipped with a perimeter alarm system, the remote trunk releasecontrol and power door lo...

KEYS The vehicle is equipped with a master key which will access the vehicle’sdoors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote trunk release. POWER DOOR LOCKS Power door trim switch inhibit This feature disables the power door locks and trunk interior releaseswitches if all doors are closed and the peri...

Autolock (if equipped) This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when: • all doors are closed, • the engine is running, • you shift into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). Auto-relock The autolock feature repeats when: • a door...

4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. 6. The door locks will lock/unlock to confirm programming mode isentered/active. 7. With the ignition still in the 3 (ON) position, for the autolock feature, press the unlock control once then press...

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartmentrelease handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults inthe event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the opera...

Radio type approval numbers for remote entry receiver If the type approval of your remote entry system is inspected in one ofthe countries listed in the following table, refer to the correspondingapproval number: Remote entry receiver certification numbers Gabon 01070305/ARTEL/GABTEL Jordan CAZ/ENG/...

3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be enteredwithin five seconds of each other. 4. Press 1 • 2 to store the first personal code. 5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm programming of the newcode. To store a second personal code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five...

Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entrysystem To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personalcode (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of prior digit). The interiorlamps will illuminate. • To unlock all doors, enter the factory-set code or personal...

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment. Your vehicle comes with two coded keys ; additional coded keys may be purchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer canprogram your spare key...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 1(OFF/LOCK) position. The theft indicator on theinstrument panel will flash everytwo seconds when the vehicle isarmed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the v...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision.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. Refer to the following to raise and l...

To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objectsoff seat back or stow objects in map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath thefront passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (ifequipped). Check the “passeng...

Press to move the rear portion ofthe seat cushion up or down. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is locatedon the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control toadjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjust softness. Heated seats (if eq...

The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While theignition is in the ON position, activating the high or low heated seatswitch enables heating mode. When activated, they will turn offautomatically when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The indicator light will illuminate ...

Driver’s seat position sensor The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System™ totailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seatposition. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sittingclose to the driver airbag by providing a lower airba...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the PersonalSafety System™ serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of acollision. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the la...

Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped) The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around thehips, not across the waist. The lap belt does not adjustautomatically. Insert the tongue intothe correct buckle (the buckleclosest to the direction the tongue iscoming fro...

Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing sensitive locking mode locks the webbing and preventsmore belt from being pulled out if the belt is pulled out too quickly. Thebelt will unlock when you stop pulling on it. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is pre-locked. The belt wi...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recom...

Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontoutboard passenger. Adjust theheight of the shoulder belt so thebelt rests across the middle of yourshoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heightadjuster down...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts(All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety be...

AIRBAG 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 is a risk of injury from adeploying airbag. All occupants of th...

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Ford Motor Company recommends that an authorized dealerinspect all steering column assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision. Failure to inspect and if necessary repl...

Children and airbags 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. Airbags can k...

The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion pr...

sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbagback up power and the airbag ignitors. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediat...

For side airbag equipped vehicles, the front passenger sensing systemwill turn off the passenger seat side airbag if: • the seat is empty and safety belt is unbuckled. The front passenger sensing systemuses a ⬙ passenger airbag off ⬙ or ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ indicator which will illuminate and stay li...

To reduce the risk of possible serious injury:Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or betweenthe seat and the center console (if equipped).Check the “...

An out of position front center occupant could affect thedecision of the front passenger sensing system. If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system toaccommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford CustomerRelationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assis...

The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of thefront seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected bythe collision will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate betweenthe door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection providedoccupa...

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system maynot function properly in the ev...

If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt canbe positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face orneck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the childcloser to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder beltfit. Do not...

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They canslide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision. 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 o...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tetherstraps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contactthe manufacturer of your child seat fo...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have a rating on them calledTire Quality Grades. The Qualitygrades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperatu...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures andmay result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙ blowout ⬙ , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury.Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,resulting in heat buildup and inte...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, ...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should notexceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. If thebeads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate andtry again.When inflating the tire for m...

If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires mayfail and injure a passenger or bystan...

Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance andlonger tire life. • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive(4WD)/ All...

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

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation 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 ...

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, ...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your fourroad tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The LowTire Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is significantly low.Once the light is illuminated, ...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Solid Warning Light Tire(s)under-inflated 1. Check your tire pressure toensure tires are properlyinflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 2. After inflating your tires tothe manufacturer’srecommended inflationpres...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use. (This includes the optionalfull-sized matching wheel andtire). Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality...

ON, visually check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. (If one or moretires are flat, repair as necessary.) Check air pressure in the road tires. Ifany tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearestlocation where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to there...

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 loadweight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb wei...

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....

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

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. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that willbe riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combin...

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

• Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. 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. Tr...

• do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above thebottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to the components. • affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant an...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engineand all accessories/locks thegearshift lever and allows keyremoval. 2. ACC, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 3. ON, all electrical circuitsoperational. Warning lightsillumi...

5. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (ST...

Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake system. Suchfluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possiblepersonal injury. If you should experience cold weather starting problems on E 85 ethanol, and neither an alternative brand of E 85 ethanol nor an engine block ...

• Be sure that the engine block heater, heater cord and extension cordare solidly connected. A poor connection can cause the cord tobecome very hot and may result in an electrical shock or fire. Be sureto check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the systemhas been operating for approxim...

• The anti-lock system does not reduce stopping distance. Always leaveenough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you tostop. • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this brakingtechnique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks. ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp i...

STEERING Ford Motor Company recommends that an authorized dealerinspect all steering column assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision. Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the steeringcolumn assembly could result in severe injury or death in the event ofa collision. Do not attempt...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock – column-shift transmission 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 ...

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever f...

• 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...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for th...

Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card isfound in the Customer Information Guide in the glove com...

• The hazard lights control islocated on top of the steeringcolumn. • Depress hazard lights control toactivate all hazard flasherssimultaneously. • Depress control again to turn theflashers off. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the elect...

3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch bypushing in on the reset button. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds andreturn the key to the OFF position. 5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical com...

COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 50A — — Red Red Red 60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow 70A — — Tan — Brown 80A — — Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel bythe ...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 10A Ignition (START) - Starter relaycoil, DTRS 2 7.5A Power mirrors, Door lockswitches, Mirror switch, Keypadswitch, Decklid switch, DDM,Cluster 3 5A Ignition (START) - Audio mute,Polic...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 13 10A Ignition (ON) - Anti-lock BrakeSystem (ABS) module, Rear AirSuspension Module (RASM),Variable Assist Power Steering(VAPS), Cluster 14 15A Taxi, Adjustable pedals 15 10A Ignition (ON) - EATC module,A/C mode switch...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 24 10A Ignition (ON/START) - PassiveAnti-Theft System (PATS)module, Powertrain ControlModule (PCM) relay coil, Fuelrelay coil, Ignition coil relay coil 25 15A LCM (Park lamps, license lamps) 26 10A Ignition (ON/START) -...

Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality ofthe TPMS system, all road wheels equipped with the tire pressuremonitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle. Have a flat tire serviced by an authorized...

When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on theSafety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire • Use more than one...

• Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additionalcaution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equip...

Removing the spare tire and jack 1. Remove the spare tire and thejack. The jack could be located: • A — behind the mini spare tire or • B — behind the full size sparetire On vehicles equipped withAir Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior tojacking, hoisting or towing yourvehicle. Refe...

JACK LOCATION The jack location markings can befound on the lower outer edge of the body. • Locate the jack locator mark (B)on the body (C) near the tire youare changing, then place the jack(D) under the frame (A) of the vehicle aligning it with the mark (B). • Position the jack according to thefoll...

8. Remove the jack and fully tightenthe lug nuts in the order shown.Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torquespecification. 9. For full size spare aluminumwheel, firmly install the centerornament. If equipped with a fullsize spare tire/wheel ass...

Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation. If there isvisible corrosion in wheel pilot hole,remove loose particles by wipingwith clean rag and apply grease.Apply grease only to the wheel pilothole surface by smearing a “dime”(1 square cm) sized glob of greasearound the wheel pilot sur...

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electricalsurges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect t...

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 ...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized 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...

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM(U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer.Experience has shown that our customers have been very successful inachieving satisfaction by following the three-step procedure outlined onthe front page of the Warr...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at thetime of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since thisinformation is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer forcomplete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, orvisit the Ford ESP ...

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 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...

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 cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellen...

• 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 avoid possible damage to the interior paintedsurfaces. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish of the instrument panel, ...

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’ssafety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe seat-mounted side airbag (vehicles equipped with seat-mounted side airbags only). Such products could contaminate...

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 to find out wh...

Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 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 ve...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Battery 8. Power distribution box 9. Engine oil filler cap...

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 within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within thenormal operating range. • If required, add engine oil to theengine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not ...

To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with theengine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetrol...

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...

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing ofacid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minim...

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

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interv...

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium GoldEngine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yetavailable. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. ...

• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequateprotection at the temperatures in which you drive. Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cool...

2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer. 3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool. 4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. 5. Re-start the engine and take your vehi...

Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is acancer-causing agent. Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforerefueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle beforerefueling. • Automotive fuels can be ...

Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severeinjuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; • Keep spa...

At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel fillercap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The check fuel caplamp or “check fuel cap” message may not reset immediately; it may take several driving cycles for the check fuel cap lamp or “check fuel cap” message to turn o...

If your vehicle is not a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), then only useUNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 10%ethanol. Your vehicle was not designed to run on E85 fuels that areblended with a maximum of 85% ethanol. Do not use fuel containingmethanol. It can damage critical fuel sys...

Fuel quality Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charterthat recommends gasoline specifications to provide improvedperformance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used whenavailable. Ask your fuel s...

• Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart theengine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than 1gallon (3.8L) may be required. • The indicator may come on. For more information on the “check engine” or the “service engine soon” indicator, refer to Warning li...

• Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing thesame direction each time you fill up. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consist...

POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will benear the center of the normal area...

BRAKE FLUID 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 outside of...

Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may causeinternal transmission component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 ml) increments through the fillertube until the level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by an authorizeddealer. An overfill cond...

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 yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement th...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................181 Air cleaner filter ...............263–264 Air conditioning ..........................35 Air suspension ...........................186 description ..............................186 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ................................121, 130...

trailer towing ..........................171wrecker ....................................216 Traction control ........................183 Traction-lok rear axle ...............186 Transmission .............................187 brake-shift interlock(BSI) ................................187–188fluid, ch...