Ford 1998 Taurus- Manual

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level islow. The lamp will also illuminatewhen the ignition key is turned toON and the engine is off. Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors theengine’s emission control system.This system is commonly known asth...

the engine is started, one of theengine’s emission control systemsmay be malfunctioning. The lightmay illuminate without adriveability concern being noted.The vehicle will usually be drivableand will not require towing. What you should do if thecheck engine light illuminates Light turns on solid: Th...

If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced atthe first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring whichcould damage your catalyticconverter. You should drive in amoderate fashion (avoid heavyacceleration and deceleration) andhave your vehicle serviced...

Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned on and theengine is off. Also illuminates whenthe parking brake is engaged.Illumination after releasing theparking brake indicates low brakefluid level. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when theignition is tu...

SecuriLock Y anti-theft system This light indicates the anti-theftalarm system is armed. Refer to Anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. Momentarily illuminates when the ignition isturned to ON/START. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues toflash or remains on, have thesystem s...

oil pressure gauge in this chapter for more information. Four wheel drive low(if equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel drivelow is selected. Four wheel drive indicator(if equipped) Illuminates when 4x4 range isselected. Automatic four wheel driveindicator (if equipped) Illuminates when A4WD(automati...

Low washer fluid Illuminates when the ignition isturned to ON and when thewindshield washer fluid is low. Door ajar Illuminates when the ignitionswitch is in the ON or STARTposition and any door is open. Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition keyis turned to the ON position andthe fuel pump shut-o...

than the advertised capacity due tothe reserve fuel. Speedometer Indicates the current vehiclespeed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge Indicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normaloperating temperature, the needleremains within the normal area(the area between the “H” and“C”). If it enters...

Battery voltage gauge This gauge shows the batteryvoltage when the ignition is in theON position. If the pointer movesand stays outside the normaloperating range (as indicated),have the vehicle’s electrical systemchecked as soon as possible. Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressu...

depending on your vehicle’s optionpackage, but the functions are thesame. The trip computer only workswhen the ignition is in the ONposition. Trip computer featuresfollow: Selectable features English/metric display Press this control to change thetrip computer display from metricto English units. Pr...

2. if the vehicle is started whileparked on an incline. 3. if less than 30 liters (8 gallons)of fuel is added to the fuel tank. The fuel range function will flashfor 5 seconds when you haveapproximately the followingamounts of fuel left before you runout: • 80 km (50 miles) • 40 km (25 miles) • 16 k...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thedesired position: — OFF. — Parking lamps on. — Headlamps on. Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control alsooperates the foglamps. Thefoglamps can be turned on onlywhen the headlamps are in the position. Pull headlamp control towards youto t...

The Daytime RunningLight (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps andparking lamps. Turn on yourheadlamps at dusk. Failure to doso may result in a collision. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlightand parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighte...

• To turn autolamps off, rotate thecontrol down until it clicks. • A small LED illuminates next tothe autolamp control to indicatethat the headlamps have beenturned on by the autolamps. • Foglamps are not controlled bythe autolamps. In order to turnon the foglamps, you must turnthe lamp switch to th...

4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates theControl-Trac 4WD. Refer to Control trac automaticfour-wheel drive system in the Driving chapter for more information. AUDIO SYSTEM Refer to the “Audio Guide” forinstructions on how to operate theaudio system. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating an...

Mode selector control Controls the direction of theairflow to the inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressorwill operate in all modes exceptPANEL and FLOOR. However, theair conditioning will only functionif the outside temperature is about10°C (50°F) or above. Since the air conditioner r...

• FLR & DEF-Distributes outsideair through the windshielddefroster ducts and the floorducts. Heating and airconditioning capabilities areprovided in this mode. Foradded customer comfort, the airdistributed through the floorducts will be slightly warmerthan the air sent to thewindshield defroster...

In order for the auxiliaryA/C-heater controls to function,the driver’s auxiliary A/C-heatercontrol must be set to REAR. The instrument panel climatecontrols must be on in order forthe auxiliary A/C-heater to operate. When the auxiliary A/C-heatercontrol is set to FLOOR, airflowonly occurs from the t...

Turn the temperature control tothe desired temperature. You can get warm or cool airthrough either the overheadregisters or floor vent by turningthe auxiliary mode selector: • Far left for airflow to theoverhead registers. • Far right for airflow to the rearfloor vent. • Anywhere between PANEL andFL...

SPEED CONTROL To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil the vehicle is traveling at orabove 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding,slippery, or unpaved. Do not shift the gearshiftlever into N (Neutral) with the s...

To set a speed • Press SET ACC/SET ACCEL.For speed control to operate,the speed control must be ONand the vehicle speed must begreater than 48 km/h (30 mph). If you drive up or down a steephill, your vehicle speed may varymomentarily slower or faster thanthe set speed. This is normal. Speed control ...

• Depress the brake pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET ACC/SETACCEL. To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. RES SET ACCEL ...

To return to a previously setspeed • Press RES/RSM/RESUME. ForRES/RSM/RESUME to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph). TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control towardyou to move the steering wheel upor down. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desiredposition...

HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazardflasher control, refer to Hazard lights control in the Roadside emergencies chapter. WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERCONTROLS Rotate the windshield wipercontrol to the desired interval, lowor high speed position. The bars of varying length are forintermittent wiper...

INT 1 — Ten second interval rearwiper. OFF — Rear wiper and washer off. Speed dependent wipers When the windshield wiper controlis set on the intermittent settings,speed-sensitive front wipersautomatically adjust as thevehicle’s speed increases. HIGH BEAMS Push forward to activate. FLASH TO PASS Pul...

Deactivating overdrive Press the transmission control atthe end of the gearshift lever. Thetransmission control indicator lightTCIL (OFF) will illuminate on theend of the gearshift lever The transmission will operate ingears one through three. To returnto normal overdrive mode, pressthe transmission...

One-touch moon roof(if equipped) • Press and release the rearportion of the moon roof controlto open. • Press and hold (as desired) thefront portion of the moon roofcontrol to close. • To halt motion at any pointduring one-touch opening, pressthe control a second time. • The moon roof has a slidings...

Usually, when something affectsthe compass readings, the compasswill correct itself after a few daysof operating your vehicle in normalconditions. If the compass stillappears to be inaccurate, a manualcalibration may be necessary. Referto Compass calibration adjustment . Most geographic areas (zones...

2. Locate the compass modulemounted at the base of the mirror. 3. Turn ignition to the ON position. 4. Insert an appropriate diameterrod (paperclip) into the small holeunderneath the compass moduleand gently press the switch for 1to 2 seconds until ZONE and thecurrent zone setting is displayedon the...

Window lock The window lock feature allowsonly the driver to operate thepower windows. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the windowswitches may be used for up to tenminutes after the ignition switch isturned to the OFF position or untileither door is opened. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press U to unlock al...

Relock The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened and closed • the brake pedal is released. Deactivating/activating theautolock feature Before following the procedure,make sure that the ignition is OFFand all vehicle doors and theliftgate window are closed. You must complete steps 1-5wi...

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one door...

3. Return to the center position tolock mirrors in place. Heated outside mirrors Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper or attemptto readjust the mirror glass if it isfrozen in place. ...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOORMAT (IF EQUIPPED) Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end ofthe retention post and rotateforward to lock in. Make sure thatthe mat does not interfere with theoperation of the accelerator or thebrake pedal. To remove the floormat, reverse the installat...

Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. To confirm all doors are closed andlocked, press the control a secondtime within five seconds. Thedoors will lock again, the horn willchirp and the lamps will flash. If any of the doors are ajar, thehorn will make two quick chirps,reminding you...

Replacing the batteries The transmitter is powered by onecoin type three-volt lithium batteryCR2032 or equivalent. Typicaloperating range will allow you tobe up to 10 meters (33 feet) awayfrom your vehicle. A decrease inoperating range can be caused by: • battery weakness due to timeand use • weathe...

Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle’s transmittersto your dealer for reprogrammingif: • a transmitter is lost or • you want to purchase additionaltransmitters (up to four may beprogrammed). To reprogram the transmitters,place the key in the ignition andswitch from OFF to ON eight times...

Lift handle to move seat forwardor backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Using the armrest (if equipped) Pull the strap to move the armrestdown. To move the armrest up, lift ituntil it latches in the uprightposition. Adjusting the front power seat(if equipped) Never adjust the driver’sseat or ...

REAR SEATS Head restraints Push or pull the head rests to thedesired position. Rear folding bench seat(if equipped) Folding down the rear seats Ensure that no objects such asbooks, purses or briefcases are onthe floor in front of the second rowseats before folding them down. Move front passenger sea...

3. Press the green control on theseatback to release the closeoutpanel. Rotate the panel to closeoutthe space in the floor. 4. Once the second row seats arein the down position, the frontseats may be readjusted. Returning the seat to upright Always latch the vehicleseat to the floor, whether the sea...

Reclining the seatback Locate the lever at the bottom ofthe seatback marked “1”. Pull thelever upwards to recline theseatback. Third row seat (if equipped) The third row seat is equippedwith combination lap and shoulderbelts in the outboard seatingpositions and a manual adjusttongue lap belt in the ...

Accessing the third row seat Your vehicle is equipped with aneasy entry second row seat featurewhich allows ready access to thethird row seat. You may enter thethird row seat: • through the passenger side reardoor if your vehicle has asecond row bench seat • through either rear door if yourvehicle h...

Removing the third row seat From the rear of the vehicle, withthe liftgate open: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder beltfrom the floor by inserting a key orsmall screwdriver through the holein the boot of the detachableanchor. Then, press the releasebutton to separate the detachableanchor from the anchor...

• Pull the seat release leverlocated on the lower right sideof the seatback while pushingthe seatback down into the seatcushion. • The seatback will latch onto thecushion. 4. Lift the seat release bar locatedat the center of the seat near thefloor to release the floor latches. 5. While pulling up on...

When to use the automaticlocking mode • When a tight lap/shoulder fit isdesired. • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter. How to use the automaticlocking mode • Buckle the combination lap an...

clicking sound. This indicatesthe safety belt is now in theautomatic locking mode. How to disengage the automaticlocking mode Disconnect the combinationlap/shoulder belt and allow it toretract completely to disengage theautomatic locking mode andactivate the vehicle sensitive(emergency) locking mode...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt assembly is tooshort, even when fully extended,20 cm (8 inches) can be added tothe safety belt assembly by addinga safety belt extension assembly(part number 611C22). Safety beltextension assemblies can beobtained from your dealer at nocost. Use only...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition keyis turned to ON... The safety belt warning lightilluminates for one to two minutes andthe warning chime sounds for four toeight seconds. The driver’s safety belt isbuckled while the indicatorlight is ...

Safety belt assemblies not in useduring a collision should also beinspected and replaced if eitherdamage or improper operation isnoted. Failure to replace thesafety belt assembly under the above conditions could resultin severe personal injuries in theevent of a collision. Refer to Cleaning and main...

Do not place objects ormount equipment on or near the air bag cover on thesteering wheel or in front seatareas that may come into contactwith a deploying air bag. Failureto follow this instruction mayincrease the risk of personalinjury in the event of a collision. Do not attempt to service,repair, o...

If the air bag is inflated, the air bag will not function again and must bereplaced immediately . If the air bag is not replaced, theunrepaired area will increase therisk of injury in a collision. The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bagmodules (which include theinflators and air bags), •...

younger and who weigh 18 kg[40 lbs] or less), you must putthem in safety seats madeespecially for children. Check yourlocal and state or provincial lawsfor specific requirements regardingthe safety of children in yourvehicle. Never let a passenger holda child on his or her lap while the vehicle is m...

edge of the seat cushion. You maywish to discuss the special needsof your child with yourpediatrician. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safetyseats Use a safety seat that isrecommended for the size andweight of the child. Carefullyfollow all of the manufacturer’sinstructions with ...

able to pull more belt out). If theretractor is not locked, unbucklethe belt and repeat steps twothrough nine. Check to make sure the child seatis properly secured before eachuse. Attaching safety seats withtether straps Some manufacturers make safetyseats that include a tether strapthat goes over t...

PREPARING TO START YOURVEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by thespark ignition system. This systemmeets all CanadianInterference-Causing Equipmentstandard requirements regulatingthe impulse electrical field strengthof radio noise. When starting a fuel-injectedengine, avoid pressing theaccelerator...

Do not start your vehiclein a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaustfumes can be toxic. Always openthe garage door before you startthe engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. If you smell exhaust fumesinside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect ...

Make sure the corresponding lightsilluminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicleserviced. • If the driver’s safety belt isfastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as the...

accelerator when the engine starts. 4. After idling for a few seconds,apply the brake and release theparking brake. Using the engine block heater(if equipped) An engine block heater warms theengine coolant, which improvesstarting, warms up the enginefaster and allows theheater-defroster system to re...

If you ever smell exhaustfumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspect and fix your vehicleimmediately. Do not drive if yousmell exhaust fumes. Thesefumes are harmful and could killyou. Have the exhaust and bodyventilation systems checkedwhenever: • the vehicle is raised for service...

BRAKES Your brakes are self-adjusting.Refer to the “Service Guide” forscheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normaland often does not indicate aperformance concern with thevehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brakesystems may emit occasional orintermittent squeal or groan...

shudder while braking, felt mainlyin the steering wheel, the vehiclemost likely needs service. The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lock up duringbrake applications andcompensating for this tendency.The front wheels are preventedfrom locking even when the brakesare firmly applied. Theacco...

there is sufficient space, willenable you to avoid obstaclesand bring the vehicle to acontrolled stop. • We recommend that youfamiliarize yourself with thisbraking technique. However,avoid taking any unnecessaryrisks. Parking brake Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set thepar...

TRANSMISSION OPERATION Automatic transmissionoperation Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with abrake-shift interlock feature thatprevents the gearshift from beingmoved from P (Park) unless thebrake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshiftout of P (Park) with the brakepedal d...

R (Reverse) With the gearshift in R (Reverse),the vehicle will move backward.Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into and out of R(Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral),the vehicle can be started and isfree to roll. Hold the brake pedaldown while in this gear. (Overdrive)...

drive when above average powerat reduced speeds is required. Utility and four-wheeldrive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speedsas high as passenger cars anymore than low-slung sports carsare designed to performsatisfactorily under off-roadconditions. Avoid sharp turns orabrupt maneuvers i...

Shifting from 4H to 4L (and 4Lto 4H) 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift in N(Neutral). 4. Move the 4WD control to the 4H(or 4L) position. Shifting from A4WD to 4H Move the 4WD control from A4WDto 4H at any forward speed.Shifting from 2H to 4H can bedone at s...

accelerator slowly and avoidspinning the wheels. 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 ...

ACCEL button (to resume speedsover 50 km/h (30 mph). Automatic transmission may shiftfrequently while driving up steepgrades. Eliminate frequent shiftingby shifting out of (Overdrive) into D (Drive). Driving on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantagesover 2WD vehicles in snow and icebut can skid li...

the hubs (truck)/wheel rims (car). Once through the water, always trythe brakes. Wet brakes do not stopthe vehicle as effectively as drybrakes. Drying can be improved bymoving your vehicle slowly whileapplying light pressure on thebrake pedal. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarizeyou...

specific to each vehicle and islisted on the Safety ComplianceLabel on the driver’s door pillar. • GCWR (Gross CombinedWeight Rating) : Maximum combined weight of towingvehicle (including passengersand cargo) and the trailer. TheGCWR indicates the maximumloaded weight that the vehicle isallowed to t...

Engine Rear axle ratio Tire size Maximum GCWR Trailer weight range (0 - maximum) 4x4 4.6L 3.55 40.6 cm (16 in) 5 216 kg (11 500 lbs.) 0-2 766 kg (0-6 100 lbs.) 4.6L 3.55 43.2 cm (17 in) 4 990 kg (11 000 lbs.) 0-2 494 kg (5 500 lbs.) 5.4L 3.31 40.6 cm (16 in) 5 443 kg (12 000 lbs.) 0-2 902 kg (0-6 40...

is properly attached to yourvehicle. See your dealer or areliable trailer dealer if you requireassistance. If your vehicle is not equippedwith the factory heavy duty trailertow option, auxiliary coolers arerecommended for the automatictransmission system if you areplanning on: • traveling farther th...

Do not connect a trailer’shydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brakesystem. Your vehicle may nothave enough braking power andyour chances of having acollision greatly increase. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on mosttowed vehicles. Make sure yourtrailer lamps conform to local a...

upshifting for optimum fueleconomy and transmissioncooling. • Anticipate stops and brakegradually. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for longdistances, your vehicle will requiremore frequent service intervals.Refer to the Severe Duty Schedulein your “Service Guide” for moreinformation. Tow...

• When stopped in traffic for longperiods of time in hot weather,place the gearshift in P (Park)and increase idle speed. Thisaids engine cooling and airconditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with trailers should notbe parked on a grade. If youmust park on a grade, placewheel chocks under the trailer’swh...

LUGGAGE RACK Load luggage at the front crossbarand adjust the rear crossbar asnecessary. • Do not exceed 90.7 kg (200 lb)of luggage if the weight isplaced directly on the crossbars. • Do not exceed 68 kg (150 lb) ifthe weight is resting directly onthe roof. To adjust the luggage rack, loosenthe adju...

HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL Use only in an emergency to warntraffic of vehicle breakdown,approaching danger, etc. Thehazard flashers can be operatedwhen the ignition is off. • The hazard lights control islocated on top of the steeringcolumn. • Depress hazard lights control toactivate all hazard flasherssi...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 1 15A Flasher Relay 2 5A Instrument Cluster, Overhead TripComputer (OTC) Module 3 25A Cigar Lighter 4 5A Park Lamp Relay, HeadlampRelay, Autolamp Module, RemoteAnti-Theft Personality (RAP)Module, Power Mirror Switch 12 2...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 5 15A Digital Transmission Range (DTR)Sensor, Daytime Running Lamps(DRL) Module, Speed ControlServo/Amplifier Assembly,Heater-A/C Control Assembly,Blend Door Actuator, ElectronicVariable Orifice (EVO) Module 6 5A Shift Lock Actuator, GenericElectronic ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 16 20A Instrument Cluster (W/O DRL),Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Module, Hi-Beam Headlamps(Power supplied throughMulti-Function Switch) 17 10A Heated Backlight Switch, LeftPower/Heated Signal Mirror, RightPower/Heated Signal Mirror 18 5A Main Light Switc...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 26 10A Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Module, Right Headlamp (Powersupplied through Multi-FunctionSwitch) 27 5A Main Light Switch, Fog LampRelay 28 10A Left Headlamp 29 5A Autolamp Module, InstrumentCluster, Transmission ControlSwitch (TCS) 30 30A Radio No...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 7 15A* Main Light Switch, Park LampRelay 8 30A* Main Light Switch, HeadlampRelay, Multi-Function Switch 9 15A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Module, Fog Lamp Relay 10 25A* I/P Auxiliary Power Socket 11 25A* Console Auxiliary Power Socket 12 10A* Rear Wipe...

The primary battery fuses arelocated in the engine compartmentnear the battery. Ford recommends that themegafuses are serviced by aqualified service technician. Location Amperage Description 1 175 Power Network Box Megafuse 2 175 Alternator Megafuse 3 20 Alternator Field Minifuse Engine mini fuse bo...

The engine mini fuses are locatedon the drivers side of the enginecompartment. Slot Number Fuse Amperage Rating Circuits Protected 1 5 amp Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 2 20 amp Trailer Tow Stop/Turn Lamps 3 10 amp Audio Rear Integrated Control Panel(RICP), Compact Disc Changer, Radio 4 10 amp Run...

Spare tire information Your vehicle is equipped with aspare tire that may be used as aspare or a regular tire. The spareis identical to the other tires onyour vehicle, although the wheelcover may not match. Location of the spare tire andtools The spare tire and tools for yourvehicle are stowed in th...

2. Install the retainer through thewheel center and slide the wheelunder the vehicle. 3. Turn the spare handle clockwiseuntil the tire is raised to itsoriginal position underneath thevehicle. The spare handle ratchetswhen the tire is raised to thestowed position. It will not allowyou to overtighten....

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JUMP STARTING YOURVEHICLE The gases around thebattery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or litcigarettes. An explosion couldresult in injury or vehicledamage. Do not push start yourvehicle. You could damage the catalytic converter. Batteries contain sulfuricacid which burns skin, eyes, and c...

4. Check all battery terminals andremove any excessive corrosionbefore you attach the batterycables. 5. Turn the heater fan on in bothvehicles to protect any electricalsurges. Turn all other accessoriesoff. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Position the vehicles so thatthey do not touch one another. 2...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicletowed, contact a professionaltowing service or, if you are amember, your roadside assistancecenter. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable totow the vehicle with the frontwheels on the ground and the rearwheels off the ground. On 4x4 vehicles, it isrecommend...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself itemsin the engine compartment foreasy location. • We provide a “Service Guide”which makes tracking routineservice easy. If your vehicle requiresprofessional service, yourdealership can provide necessaryparts and...

• Keep all lit cigarettes, openflames and other lit materialaway from the battery and allfuel related parts. If you disconnect the battery, theengine must “relearn” its idleconditions before your vehicle willdrive properly, as explained in Battery in this chapter. Working with the engine off 1. Set ...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicleand release the auxiliary latch thatis located under the front center ofthe hood. Lift the hood until thelift cylinders hold it open. IDENTIFYING COMP...

2. Automatic transmission fluiddipstick 3. Engine oil filler 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Air filter assembly 9. Engine coolant recoveryreservoir 10. Windshield washer fluidreservoir ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil ...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator(dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insertthe indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks , the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough ...

• Oil levels above the MAX markmay cause engine damage. Someoil must be removed from theengine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in andensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. Forinstructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the f...

BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brakefluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed at least onceeach year: 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. If necessary, add brake fluiduntil the level re...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washerfluid Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluidto fill the reservoir. In very coldweather, do not fill the reservoir allthe way. Do not put engine coolantin the ...

eventually empty. If this occurs,add engine coolant to the coolantreservoir. For more information onengine coolant maintenance, referto Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Automotive fluids are notinterchangeable; do not use enginecoolant, antifreeze or windshieldwasher fluid outside of its speci...

Never remove the coolantrecovery cap while the engine is running or hot. If you must remove the coolantrecovery cap, follow these steps toavoid personal injury: 1. Before you remove the cap, turnthe engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap athick cloth around the cap. Slowlyturn ...

may void your warranty of yourvehicle’s engine cooling system. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommendsthat Ford and Lincoln-Mercurydealers use recycled enginecoolant produced byFord-approved processes. Not allcoolant recycling processesproduce coolant which meets Fordspecification ESE-...

container to ensure the coolantconcentration in your vehicle issuch that the coolant will notfreeze at the temperature level inwhich you drive during wintermonths. Never increase the enginecoolant concentration above 60%.Leave a 50/50 mixture of enginecoolant and water in your vehicleyear-round in n...

2. While the engine idles, turn thesteering wheel left and rightseveral times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level in thereservoir. It should be between theMIN and MAX lines. Do not addfluid if the level is in this range. 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid insmall amounts, continuouslych...

Capacities and specifications chapter. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagementconcerns and/or possibledamage. Do not drive the vehicle if the fluidlevel is below the hole at thebottom of the blade type dipstick(4R70W transmission) or belowthe COLD area on the bull...

The transmission fluid should be inthis range if at room temperature(10°C-35°C [50°F-95°F]) (seefigure to the right). If your vehicle has been operatedfor an extended period at highspeeds, in city traffic during hotweather or pulling a trailer, thevehicle should be turned off forabout 30 minutes to ...

BATTERY Your vehicle may be equipped witha Motorcraft maintenance-freebattery. If the original equipmentbattery needs replacing, it may bereplaced with a low-maintenancebattery. The low-maintenancebattery normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usageo...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsiblemanner. Follow yourcommunities standards fordisposal. Call your localrecycling center to find outmore about recycling automotivebatteries. AIR CLEANER FILTERMAINTENANCE Refer to the “Service Guide” forthe appropriate intervals forchanging the a...

For information on replacement airfilter elements, refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades at leasttwice a year or when they seemless effective. Substances such astree sap and some hot waxtreatments used by commercial carwashes reduce the ef...

has been parked for at least onehour or has been driven lessthan 5 km (3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure torecommended specificationsfound on the Safety ComplianceCertification Label. Improperly inflated tirescan affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possiblyresulting in loss of vehiclecontr...

If you do not use theproper fuel cap, the pressure in the fuel tank candamage the fuel system or causeit to work improperly in acollision. The fuel system may beunder pressure. If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if youhear a hissing sound, wait until itstops before completelyremoving the cap. Autom...

promptly remove contaminatedclothing and wash skinthoroughly with soap and water. • If fuel is splashed in the eyes,remove contact lenses, flushwith water for 15 minutes andseek medical attention. • Be particularly careful if you aretaking “Antabuse” or otherforms of disulfiram for thetreatment of a...

recommend the use of gasolinesthat meet the AAMA specificationif they are available. It should not be necessary to addany aftermarket products to yourfuel tank if you continue to use ahigh-quality fuel. Cleaner air Ford approves the use of gasolinesto improve air quality, includingreformulated gasol...

• To help reduce early nozzle shutoff and fuel spillage, park yourvehicle so the fuel filler door islevel. • Avoid excessively fast fueldispensing rates (over 38 L[10 gallons] per minute). • If you spill fuel on the body ofyour vehicle, clean it offimmediately. The fuel may dullor soften the paint i...

3. After at least three to five fueltank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank andrecord the current mileagereading. 4. Use one of the followingequations to calculate fueleconomy. Liters used x 100 4 Total kilometers traveled Total miles traveled 4 Total gallons used Keep a record for at least onemonth. This...

Replacing headlamp bulbs Handle a halogenheadlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach.Grasp the bulb only by its plasticbase and do not touch the glass.The oil from your hand couldcause the bulb to break the nexttime the headlamps areoperated. 1. Make sure that the headlampcontrol is in ...

9. Align top and bottom ribs ofparking lamp assembly withcorresponding slots on front ofvehicle. 10. Push gently until parking lampassembly seats (you will hear asnap). 11. Replace screw removed instep 1. Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the back of thefoglamp assem...

REPLACING THE INTERIORBULBS Check the operation of thefollowing interior bulbs frequently: • interior overhead lamp • map lamp Map lamps To change the map lamp bulbs: 1. Use a small screwdriver toremove the map lamp lens. 2. To remove the old bulb, twist 1 ⁄ 4 turn and pull it out. 3. Twist in a new...

Check the safety belt systemperiodically to make sure there areno nicks, wear or cuts. If yourvehicle has been involved in anaccident, refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Cleaning leather seats For routine cleaning, wipe thesurface with a soft, ...

products can damage theleather. In some instances, color or dyetransfer can occur when wetclothing (wool, denim, leathersor other non-colorfastgarments) comes in contactwith leather upholstery. If thisoccurs, the leather should becleaned immediately to avoidpermanent staining. “Tanners Preserve Leat...

inch) below the bottom of the fillerhole. LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Windshieldwasher fluidreservoir Ultra-ClearWindshieldWasherConcentrate C9AZ-19550-ACOR -BC ESR-M17P5 Body hinges,latches, doorstriker platesand rotors, seattracks, fuel fillerdoor ...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine oil Motorcraft 5W30Super PremiumMotor Oil XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-Gwith APICertificationMark 4x4 front wheelbearings, 4x4spindle needlebearings, spindlethrust bearings& front driveaxle u-joint/slipspline HighTemperature4x4 Front Axle&...

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety compliance label The National Highway TrafficSafety Administration Regulationsrequire that a Safety ComplianceCertification Label be affixed to avehicle and prescribe where theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel may be located. The SafetyCompliance Certification Labe...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS(U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash,or could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) inaddition to notifying Ford MotorCompany. If NHTSA receives similarcomplain...

Aiming headlamps ....................193Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ..........................................78 and child safety seats ..............80description ................................79disposal ......................................83indicator light ...........................8...

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity-4x2 without airsuspension 98.0L (26 gallons) Fuel tank capacity-4x2 vehicleswith air suspension and 4x4vehicles 114.0L (30 gallons) Engine oil (with filter change) Use Motorcraft 5W30 SuperPremium Motor Oil, FordSpecification WSS-M2C...