Ford 2000 Crown Victoria- User Manual

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Low fuel (if equipped) Illuminates as an early reminder of alow fuel condition indicated on thefuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information).When refueling, after the lightcomes on, the amount o...

Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors the engine’semission control system. Thissystem is commonly known as theOn Board Diagnostics System (OBDII). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that yourvehicle continues to meet government emission standards. Th...

Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first availableopportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatur...

Brake system warning • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ONposition. Also illuminates if theparking brake is engaged. If brakewarning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek serviceimmediately. Illumination after...

Charging system Illuminates when the ignition isturned to the ON position and theengine is off. The light alsoilluminates when the battery is notcharging properly, requiringelectrical system service. Engine oil pressure (if equipped) Illuminates when the oil pressurefalls below the normal range. Sto...

O/D off • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Illuminates when the TransmissionControl Switch (TCS), refer to Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been pushed turning the transmissionoverdrive function OFF. When thelight is on, the transmission does not o...

Door ajar Illuminates when one of the doors isnot completely shut and the ignitionis turned to ON. With the ignitionON, this light will flash five timesand sound a tone for one second,then remain on (if a door is open). Low washer fluid Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to ON and wi...

• Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster A minimum of four gallons must beadded or removed from the fueltank in order for the gauge toinstantaneously update. If less thanfour gallons is added, the gauge willtake between five to ten minutes toupdate. Speedometer Indicates the curre...

• Optional instrument cluster Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Refer to Electronic Message Center for information on how to switch the display from metric to English measurements. km/h MPH km S MPH km/h 10 20 ...

Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. To reset,depress the control. Refer to Electronic Message Center for Trip A and Trip B features on the optional instrument cluster. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operat...

Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at yourdealership or by a qualified technician. ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER The electronic message center onlyworks when the ignition is in theON position. The message ce...

E/M Press this control to switch theelectronic instrument cluster displayand the message center display frommetric to English units. Select Each press of the SELECT controlwill select a different function. Press the right side of the control toadvance the function to the right,and press the left sid...

Press the RESET control while AVGECON is displayed to reset thefunction. The average displayed is the averagesince the last reset. TRIP A and TRIP B These two functions allow you tosee how far you have traveled sinceyou last reset. Trip A and Trip B arecompletely independent and mustbe reset individ...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlightand parklamp operation. • Push up to brighten. • Push down to dim. HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the ...

High beams Push forward to activate. Pull toward you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate. AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control...

Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice andfog. • A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear windowdefroster. The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when theignition is...

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the airduring operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground underthe air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after youhave stopped the vehicle. • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is...

Turning the EATC on Press AUTOMATIC, any of theoverride controls or the fan speedcontrol. The EATC will only operatewhen the vehicle is running. Turning the EATC off Press OFF. The OutsideTemperature function will continueto operate until the ignition isturned off. Automatic operation Press AUTOMATI...

To control the temperature, selectany temperature between 18°C(65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressingthe blue (cooler) or red (warmer)buttons. For continuous maximum cooling, push the blue button until 16°C(60°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continuemaximum cooling (disregarding the disp...

Fan speed ( ) When AUTOMATIC is pressed, fanspeed is adjusted automatically forexisting conditions. You can overridefan speed at any time. To controlfan speed manually, use thethumbwheel to cancel automatic fanspeed operation. Rotate thethumbwheel up for higher fan speedor down for lower fan speed. ...

Displaying outside temperature Press OUTSIDE TEMP to displaythe outside air temperature. It willbe displayed until OUTSIDE TEMPis pressed again. If the selected temperature is changed while the outside temperature isdisplayed, the new temperature will be displayed for four seconds after itis changed...

• Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield). • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hotweather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if youdrive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force...

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. 1 2 3 4 AM/FM SEEK TONE CLK TUNE TONE VOL 12 FM ST DX VOL PUSH ON VOL PUSH ON VOL PUSH ON Controls and features 35

Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with four station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to four preset AM stations and eightFM stations (four in FM1 and four in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control....

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Press the TONE control three times,then use the volume knob to adjustthe desired level. Speaker fade adjust (if equipped) Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Press the TO...

Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM s...

Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode. Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or ...

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM or the FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,indicating the station is held i...

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Tape select • To enter tape mode while in radiomode, press the TAPE AMScontrol. Automatic Music Search The Automat...

selection). The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMScircuit senses a blank section on the tape. In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUSThave a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs. Rewind The rewind control works in tapemode. ...

Setting the clock Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mountedclock. Please refer to Clock in this chapter for instructions on setting the clock. AM/FM Stereo / Single CD Radio Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to raise or...

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio and CD modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to sel...

Seek function The seek function control works in radio, CD or CD changer mode (ifequipped). Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down thefrequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band. Seek function in CD or CD changer mode (if eq...

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. CD select • To begin CD play (if CD[s] areloaded), press the CD control.The first track of the disc willbegin play...

Fast forward The fast forward control works in CD mode. To fast forward in CD changermode, press the CD control (preset2). Press the control again to deactivatefast forward mode. Eject function Press the control to stop and eject aCD. Compression feature Compression adjust brings soft andloud CD pas...

disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode.) Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the discs. • Press to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control to fast-forward through the remaining discs. Seek function The seek function co...

Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scanmode. Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on thetape. (The tape scans in ...

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Press the FADE control. Use theSEL control to adjust the soundbetween the front and rearspeakers. Tape/CD select • To begin tape play (with a tapeloaded into the audio system)while in the radio or CD mode,press the ...

• In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results inslow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three secondsresults in fast forward action. Tape direction select Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternateside of a tape. Eject function Press the control to stop and eject a...

shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played. Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play willcontinue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again. Mute mode Press the control to mute theplaying media. Press the controlagain to return to the playing me...

• Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changermagazine. Cleaning cassette player (if equipped) Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation. Cassette and cassette player care • Use onl...

• Station overload. Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal maytemporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak stationfrequency is displayed. The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if itwill ...

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without locking thestee...

OVERDRIVE CONTROL Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts throughall available gears. Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission ControlSwitch (TCS) located on the end ofthe gearshift ...

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads thatare winding, slippery, or unpaved. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speedcontrol on. To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously pr...

• Depress the brake pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL. 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. COAST RES...

Programming 1. Prepare for programming theHomeLink t Universal Transceiver by erasing the three factory defaultcodes by holding down the twooutside buttons until the red lightbegins to flash after 20 seconds.Release both buttons. 2. Hold the end of your hand-heldtransmitter 5–14 cm (2–5 inches)away ...

3. Press and release theprogrammed HomeLink t button. Press and release the HomeLink t button a second time to complete the training process. (Some garagedoor openers may require thisprocedure to be done a third timeto complete the training). The 2nd or 3rd press from step 3 will activate the door. ...

AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has anauto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change fromthe normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reachthe mirror. When the mirror dete...

Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which compass zoneyou are in by referring to the zonemap. 2. With the compass display turnedon, press and hold the COMP side ofthe control for no more than sixseconds until the zone selectionnumber appears in the mirrordisplay window. If a “C” appearsrepeat this ...

2. Press and hold the COMP side ofthe control for approximately sixseconds until “C” appears in themirror display. 3. Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles oron your everyday routine until thedisplay reads a direction. 4. The compass is now calibrated. TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL Th...

• Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open. Express down • Press AUTO and release quickly.The window will open fully.Depress again to stop windowoperation. Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for...

POWER DOOR LOCKS Press U to unlock all doors and L tolock all doors. Smart locks With the key in the ignition, in any switch position, and either thedriver’s or passenger’s door open, the doors cannot be locked using thefront door lock switches. While the key is in the ignition, the vehicle can be l...

2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. 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 chil...

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doorswithout a key. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFFposition. If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,ensure ALL key fobs (remote ent...

Opening the trunk Press the control once to open thetrunk. Ensure that the trunk is closed andlatched before driving your vehicle.Failure to latch the trunk may causeobjects to fall out of the trunk orblock the rear view. Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate thealarm. To deactivate ...

and devices cannot damage the PATS ignition key, but can cause amomentary concern if they are too close to the key during engine start.If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with allother objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check tomake sure the encoded ig...

You will need to have two previously programmed coded keys and thenew unprogrammed SecuriLock y key readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure. Please read andunderstand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into th...

See also Remote entry system in this chapter for more information. Your vehicle has a factory-set 5–digit code that operates the keylessentry system. You can also program your own 5–digit personal entrycode. The factory-set code is located: • on the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment • tap...

Erasing personal code To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle: 1. Enter the factory-set code. 2. Press 1/2 within 5 seconds of step1. 3. Press and hold 1/2 for twoseconds. All of the vehicle doors willlock and then unlock to confirmerasure. Unlocking the doors and releasing ...

Locking doors with the keyless entry system It is not necessary to enter the factory-set code prior to locking all doors.To lock the doors: Press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartmentre...

Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Using the manual recline function (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuringpeople in a collision or sudden stop. Alwa...

To adjust the front seatback usingthe manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle locatedon the side of the seat. • Lean against the seatback toadjust it to your desired position.You can recline the seat back orbring it forward. • Release the handle when the desired position has been reached. Adjust...

Press to move the seat forward orbackward. Press to move the front portion ofthe seat cushion up or down. Press to move the rear portion ofthe seat cushion up or down. Adjusting the power seats – seat mounted controls Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Always drive...

Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’ssafety belt in the event of a collision. The power seat controls are locatedon the side of the driver’s seat. Press to raise or lower the seat, orto move the seat forward orbackward. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The pow...

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously inju...

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seatoutboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive m...

Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of theshoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heightadjuster down. To rai...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to the ON position... The safety belt warning lightilluminates1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8seconds. The driver’s safety belt is buckledwhile the indicator light isilluminate...

One time disable Anytime the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignitionON cycle, Belt Minder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only. Deactivating/activating the belt minder feature Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming pro...

6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable Belt Minder if it is currently enabled, or enable BeltMinder if it is currently disabled. 7. Confirmation of disabling Belt Minder is provided by flashing thesafety belt war...

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module. Never pl...

Children and air bags 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 rearseating positions than in the frontseating posit...

The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, 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 ...

• and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and thesupplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impactsensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the air bag ign...

Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S.and Canada. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children whoare four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), youmust put them in safety seats made especial...

A belt-positioning booster should be used if the shoulder belt rests infront of the child’s face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly onboth thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the wayback on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of theseat cu...

Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions 1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that itsbottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding thetongue up the webbing. 2. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position. 3. Rou...

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This systemmeets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirementsregulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the ...

Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaustfumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle,have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you ...

BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or int...

ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does notilluminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, theABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lockbrak...

The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until theparking brake is fully released. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. Th...

This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level byautomatically adding air or releasing air from the springs. If you exceed the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate. The air suspension shut-off switch islocated on the left side of the trunk.If this switch is in the OFF ...

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

R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R(Reverse), the vehicle will movebackward. Always come to acomplete stop before shifting intoand out of R (Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N(Neutral), the vehicle can be startedand is free to roll. Hold the brakepedal down while in this gear....

Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automaticallyreturn to normal Overdrive mode. Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must press thetransmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if the Overdrivemode is not desired. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-...

limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals donot increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. The Certification Label, found on the inside pillar of the driver’s door,lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations. Before addingany additional equipment, refer to thes...

Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailerdealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a loadcarrying hitch. You must distribute th...

• Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This willeliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fueleconomy and transmission cooling. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. Exceeding the GCWR rati...

Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the axle has been submerged inwater. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changedunless a leak is suspected or repair required. Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into thewater. Reconnect the wiring to the traile...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth isunknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignitionsystem gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter yourengine’s air intake and severely damage your engine. If driving throug...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separatefrom the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the Basic warranty period (Canada) o...

Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperagerating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse Rating Mini Fuses Standard Fuses Maxi Fuses Cartridge Maxi Fuses Fuse Link Cartridg...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 15A Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch,Multi-Function Switch, Speed Control 2 30A Wiper Control Module, Windshield WiperMotor 3 — Not Used 4 15A Lighting Control Module, Main Light Switc...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 9 30A Blower Motor, A/C-Heater Mode Switch 10 10A Air Bag Module 11 5A Radio 12 18A CB Lighting Control Module, Flash-to-Pass,Main Light Switch 13 15A Warning Lamps, Analog Cluster Gauges andIndicators, Electronic Autom...

When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on theSafety Compliance Label • tow a trailer • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reducedgro...

5. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground. Refer to Anti-theft lug nuts for information on removing anti-theft lug nuts. On vehicles equipped withAir Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior tojacking, hoistin...

To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not put any part of your body under thevehicle while changing a tire. Donot start the engine when yourvehicle is on the jack. The jack isonly meant for changing the tire. • Never use the rear differentialas a jacking point. 8. Remove the lug nuts with the lug...

To remove the anti-theft lug nut: 1. Insert the key over the lockinglug nut. Make sure you hold the keysquare to the lug nut. If you holdthe key at an angle, you coulddamage the key and the lug nut. 2. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply pressure onthe key with the wrench. 3. Tur...

3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehiclemaking sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other movingparts. 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach th...

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, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a ...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providenec...

Working with the engine off 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift i...

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

ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervalsfor checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure t...

• 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 ...

engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into theopening. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above thenormal operating range on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the en...

BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guide forthe service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid leve...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid 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. Only use a washer fluid that me...

• protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • an accurate temperature readout from the engine coolantgauge. The engine coolant must be maintained at the correct fluid leveland concentration to work properly. If the engine coolant fluidlevel and concentration is not maintained correctly, ...

Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if you haveto add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per month. To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from being released fromthe engine cooling system, never remove the radiator cap while the engine is running or hot. Failur...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–34° F]): • it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection ch...

How fail-safe cooling works • Standard cluster • Optional cluster If the engine begins to overheat: • the engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area(if your vehicle is equipped with analog gauges). • the engine coolant temperature gauge will illuminate all eight bars anda tone wi...

Continued operation will increase the engine temperature: • the symbol will begin to flash. • if your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges, the gauge bars willflash and a tone will sound every five seconds for one minute. • the engine will completely shut down, causing steering and brakingeffort ...

Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain anaccurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operatingtemperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has beenoperated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hotweather or pulling a tr...

The transmission fluid should be inthis range if at normal operatingtemperature (66°C-77°C[150°F-170°F]). The transmission fluid should be inthis range if at ambient temperature(10°C-35°C [50°F-95°F]). High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transmission failure.An overfill c...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide forthe service ...

• 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. AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate inte...

6. Install a new air filter element. Becareful not to crimp the filterelement edges between the air filterhousing and cover. This could causefilter damage and allow unfilteredair to enter the engine if notproperly seated. 7. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 8. Replace the ...

To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition. 2. Turn the blade at an angle fromthe wiper arm. Push the lock pinmanually to release the blade andpull the wiper blade down towardthe windshield to remove it from thearm. 3. Attach the new ...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has beenparked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the T...

• Five tire rotation (for vehicleswith steel wheels and full sizespare tires) Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Cer...

Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may alsoaffect the accuracy of your speedometer. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires m...

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes andseek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention couldlead to permanent injury. • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If f...

When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on thefiller pipe. 5. Turn the filler cap clockwise...

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

For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow three automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand...

Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fueleconomy. • Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may wastefuel. • Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or...

• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdeflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) mayreduce fuel economy. • Using ...

3. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward. 4. 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. 5. Without turning, remove ...

5. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If theheadlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you shouldnot need to align it again. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs The park/turn lamp bulbs can be replaced with out removing theheadlamp assembly. 1. Make s...

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Remove two screws, grommetsand the license plate lamp assemblyfrom the trunk lid. 2. Carefully pull the bulb from thesocket and push in the new bulb. 3. Install the lamp assembly ontrunk lid with two grommets,ensuring the grommets are pushedall the way in to the...

Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly withcold or lukewarm water. Never usestrong detergents or soap. If yourvehicle is particularly dirty, use aquality car wash detergent. Alwaysuse a clean sponge, washing gloveor similar device and plenty of waterfor best results. To avoid spots,avoid w...

To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners. Cleaning the wiper blades, windshield and rear window If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the wiper blade rubberelement with undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent.To avo...

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. Cleaning the instrument panel Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. Avoid cleaner or polish that in...

Cleaning the instrument cluster lens Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the lens. Cleaning seats equipped with side air bags Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.Remove fresh spots immediately. F...

Cleaning leather seats (if equipped) To clean, simply use a soft cloth dampened with water and a mild soap.Wipe the leather again with a damp cloth to remove soap residue. Drywith a soft cloth. For tougher soiling concerns, Ford recommends usingthe Deluxe Leather Care Kit F8AZ-19G253–AA, which is av...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine Air filter element FA-1668 Fuel filter FG-986B Battery-standard BXT-65–650 Battery-heavy duty BXT-65–750 Oil filter FL-820-S PCV valve EV-98 Spark plugs* AWSF-32P * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for sparkplug gap inf...

2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON t and MERCON t V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON t and MERCON t V. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service interval. 3 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may va...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-30 SuperPremium MotorOil XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-Gwith APICertificationMark Hinges, latches,striker plates,fuel filler doorhinge and seattracks Multi-PurposeGrease DOAZ-19584-AAorF5AZ-19G209-AA ESB-M1C93-B orESR-M1C159-A...

Ford Extended Service Plan You can get more protection for your new car or light truck bypurchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESPis an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Companyor Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (inCanada). ...

If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service youare receiving, follow these steps: 1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at yourselling/servicing dealership. 2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the SalesManager or Service Manager at t...

dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing statecreated rights or other rights which are independent of theMagnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws. THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party ar...

Eligibility may differ according to state law. For example, see the uniquebrochures for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsinpurchasers/lessees. Board membership The Board consists of: • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidat...

• the names (if known) of all the people you contacted at thedealership(s) • a description of the action you expect to resolve your concern You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Board review. Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation...

You may also contact the North American Customer Assistance Center at1-800-392-3673 (Ford), TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952 orby writing to the Center at the following address: Ford Motor CompanyCustomer Assistance Center16800 Executive Plaza DriveP.O. Box 6248Dearborn, Michigan 48121 U...

The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion maydamage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may causeengine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford ofCanada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improperfuel. In the United States, ...

use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems maycause the engine to stumble or stall. In addition, such systems may bedamaged or their performance may be affected by operating yourvehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers andother transmitters with outputs of f...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash, orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar compl...

Air bag supplementalrestraint system ........................105 and child safety seats ............107description ..............................105disposal ....................................109driver air bag ..........................107indicator light ....................10,109operation ...........

Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons) Engine oil capacity(includes filter change) 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Fordspecification WSS-M2C153-G. Tire pressure and size Refer to the Tire Pressure Label located onthe r...