Ford 2001 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(OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring thatyour vehicle 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...

Engine coolant temperature (if equipped) Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. If light stays on orcontinues to turn on after thevehicle warms up, have your vehicleserviced. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine isrunning or hot. Illuminates when the...

Brake system warning • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionto ensure the circuit is functional.Also illuminates if the parking brakeis engaged. If brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times,seek ser...

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...

Message center indicator lights (if equipped) Speed control This light comes on when either theSET/ACCEL or RESUME controlsare pressed. It turns off when thespeed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignitionis turned to the OFF position. Door ajar Illuminates when one of the ...

Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Belt minder chime Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt mind...

• 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...

Engine oil pressure gauge (if equipped) This shows the engine oil pressurein the system. Sufficient pressureexists as long as the needle remainsin the normal range (the areabetween the “H” and “L”). If the gauge indicates low pressure,stop the vehicle as soon as safelypossible and switch off the eng...

Selectable features Reset Press this control to reset theselected message center function tozero. The only functions which canbe reset are: • AVG ECON • TRIP A or TRIP B • AVG SPEED E/M Press this control to switch theelectronic instrument cluster displayand the message center display frommetric to ...

2. Press the RESET control and theselected message center functionwill be reset to zero. Message center functions DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE) This function estimatesapproximately how far you can drivewith the fuel remaining in your tankunder normal driving conditions.Remember to turn the ignition OFFwhe...

AVG FUEL ECONOMY (average fuel economy) Select this function to display youraverage fuel economy inliters/100 km or miles/gallon. If you calculate your average fueleconomy by dividing miles traveled by gallons used, your figure may bedifferent than displayed for the following reasons: • your vehicle...

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 The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control. The auto...

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflowto the...

• NORM A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAXA/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panelregisters. • VENT-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers.However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperaturebecause the air...

4. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side windows To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panelvents. Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system(if equipped) The EATC system will maintain aselected temperature andautomatically control airflow. Youcan overrid...

When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air will besent to the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provideheat, the fan will be at a low speed and the air will be directed to thewindshield. In approximately 3 1 ⁄ 2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase ...

Temperature conversion Press MAX A/C and DEF at the same time (for one second) toswitch between Fahrenheit andCelsius. If your vehicle has an English/Metric (E/M) control to change yourelectronic instrument cluster display (if equipped) and the messagecenter display (if equipped) from English to Met...

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is locatedon the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control toclear the rear window of thin iceand fog. • A small LED will illuminate whenthe rear defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear windowdefros...

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...

Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle betweenlistening frequencies and clockmode. To set the hour, press and hold theCLK control until CLOCK SETappears in the display and press theSEEK control: • to decrease hours and • to increase hours. To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control until CLOCK ...

• to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. The CLK control will allow you toswitch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information,etc.) and clock display mode (time).When in clock mode, the mediainformation will display for tenseconds, when the radio is turnedon, and then revert ...

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. BAL FADE TAPE AMS CLK Controls and...

Automatic Music Search The Automatic Music Search featureallows you to quickly locate thebeginning of the tape selectionbeing played or to skip to the nextselection. To activate the feature, momentarilydepress the TAPE AMS button.Then, press either REW (for thebeginning of the current selection) or ...

Eject function Press the control to stop and eject atape. Dolby T noise reduction Dolby t noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolby t noise reduction reduces the amount ofhiss and static during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby t noise reduction. Dolby t noi...

AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio and CD modes. AM/FM select in radio mode The AM/FM control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands.Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory presetstations. AM/FM select in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped) The AM/FM control...

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 equipped) • Press to listen to the next selection on the current disc. • Press to listen to th...

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. Thefirst track of the disc will beginplaying. After that, CD play willbegin where it stopped last. Pressthe control again to begin CDchanger pla...

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 in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold the control to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold ...

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/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 in memor...

Dolby T noise reduction Dolby t noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolby t noise reduction reduces the amount ofhiss and static during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby t noise reduction. The Dolby t noise reduction system is manufactured under license from...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend FM radiobroadcasters to use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radiostations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDStechnology to transmit station ID and ...

Ensure that the disc holder isevenly inserted and at the samelevel as the magazine (A). The unitwill not operate if the disc holder isnot inserted at the same level (B). Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. Themagazine may be stored in the glove box when not being used. The ...

Cleaning compact discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, cleandiscs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out tothe edge. Do not use circular motion. CD and CD changer care • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Do n...

Radio reception factors Three factors can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km(24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signalmodulation is a process...

AUXILIARY POWER POINT The auxiliary power point is located under the instrument panel on theleft hand side of the front passenger foot well. This outlet should beused in place of the cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories. Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not ha...

TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control towardyou to move the steering wheel upor down. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desiredposition, then release the control. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. OVERDRIVE CONTROL Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is t...

If your vehicle is equipped with afloor-shift transmission, overdrivecan be deactivated by pressing theTransmission Control Switch (TCS)on the gearshift handle. The Transmission Control IndicatorLight (TCIL) will illuminate on theinstrument cluster. The transmission will operate in allgears except o...

To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off,the previously programmed setspeed will be erased. To set a speed • Press SET ACCEL. For speedcontrol to operate, the speedcontrol must be ON and thevehicle speed must be greaterthan 48 km/h ...

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. To return to a previously set speed • Press RES. For RESUME tooperate, the vehicle speed mustbe faster tha...

Indicator light (if equipped) This light comes on when either theSET ACCEL or RES controls arepressed. It turns off when the speedcontrol OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition isturned to the OFF position. HOMELINK T UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink t Universal...

Programming Do not program the HomeLink t Universal Transceiver with the vehicle parked in the garage. 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.R...

1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit. Refer to the garage door opener manual or call 1–800–355–3515 or onthe Internet at HomeLink.jci.com. if there is difficulty locating the training button. 2. Press the training button on the garage door motor head unit (whichwill activ...

3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter button. 4. The HomeLink t indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly, release both buttons. The previous device has now been erased and the new device can beactivated by pushing the HomeLink ...

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 ...

TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL The remote trunk release control islocated on the driver’s door trimpanel and can be operated at anytime. POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of therocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of therocker swi...

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 the driver’s press the leftside of the control. Press t...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end of theretention post and rotate forward tolock in. Make sure that the mat doesnot interfere with the operation ofthe accelerator or the brake pedal.To remove the floor mat, reverse theinstallation procedure...

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate. Press the control a second timewithin five seconds to unlock alldoors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. The horn will chirp and theparklamps/taillamps will flash toconfirm the...

3. Within 5 seconds (while holding down control 7/8), press and releasecontrol 3/4. 4. Release control 7/8. The door will lock/unlock to confirm the feature has been disabled. Oncedisabled, the feature can be enabled by repeating the same sequence. Automatic door locks can also be turned on/off thro...

To reprogram the transmittersyourself, place the key in theignition and turn from 2 (LOCK) to3 (OFF) and cycle between 3 (OFF)and 4 (ON) four times in rapidsuccession within 3 seconds. Afterdoors lock/unlock, press any controlon all transmitters (up to four).When completed, turn the ignitionto 3 (OF...

Key information Your vehicle is supplied with two coded keys. Only a coded key will start your vehicle. Spare coded keyscan be purchased from yourdealership. Your dealership canprogram your key or you can “do ityourself”, refer to Programming spare keys. Large metallic objects, electronicdevices on ...

1. Insert the first previouslyprogrammed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 3(OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignitionin 4 (ON) for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2(LOCK) and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 3. Within five seconds of removingthe firs...

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 • taped to the computer module • or at your dealer When pressing the con...

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

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 Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartmentrelease handle t...

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...

• Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the air bags, crash sensor(s), safety beltpretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat positionsensor, passenger occupant classification sen...

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 air bag based on seatposition. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sittingclose to the driver air bag by providing a lower air ...

Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver andfront outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This informationallows your Personal Safety System to tailor the air bag deployment andsafety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the PersonalSafety System serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technicianimmediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly inthe event of a collision. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seat...

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on theoutside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2)Never swing the safety belt around your n...

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 mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing freesho...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is extracted. • 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 recommends that all ...

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...

One time disable Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during anignition ON cycle, Belt Minder will be disabled for that ignition cycleonly. Deactivating/activating the belt minder feature Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceeding with thedeactivation/activation programming proc...

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...

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...

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or ...

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...

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to...

5. Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lapbelt webbing to tighten the belt. 6. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seatfrom side to side and in forward direction to make sure that the seat isheld securely in place. If the child seat mov...

3. Locate the correct anchor for theselected seating position. 4. Open the tether anchor cover. 5. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properlyin the event of a collision. 6. Refer to the Installing child s...

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

STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theengine starts. The key will return to4 (ON). 2. If the tem...

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 ...

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelampsare working. 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 ...

P (Park) Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into P (Park). Makesure the gearshift lever is securelylatched in P (Park). This positionlocks the transmission and preventsthe rear wheels from turning. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshiftlever is latched in P (Park)....

If your vehicle is equipped with afloor-shift transmission, overdrivecan be deactivated by pressing thetransmission control switch on thegearshift handle. The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) will illuminate on theinstrument cluster. Drive Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the...

1 (First) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximumengine braking on steepdowngrades. Upshifts can be madeby shifting to 2 (Second) or toOverdrive. Selecting 1 (Low) athigher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear, and willshift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. Forced ...

front and rear gross axle weight rating limits. Under no circumstanceshould these limitations be exceeded. Exceeding any vehicle weightrating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/orpersonal injury. The weight of your loaded trailer should not exceed 907 kg (2 000 lbs).The GCW...

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

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you ...

These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is notdamaged due to insufficient lubrication. All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles This applies to all cars and 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with rear wheeldrive capability. An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind a...

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...

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any electricalcomponents. NOTE: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage r...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 25 20A Power Point, Cigar Lighter, EmergencyFlashers 26 10A Right Hand Low Beam 27 25A Lighting Control Module (LCM), MainLight Switch, Cornering Lamps, Fuel TankPressure Sensor 28 20A* Power Windows 29 — Not Used 30 — ...

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. Locate pry off notch (ifequipped) and remove the centerornament from the aluminum wheelwith the tapered end of the wheelnut wrench that came with yourvehicle. Insert and twist the handle,then pry against the wheel. 6. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them u...

To lessen risk of personnalinjury, do not put any part of your body under the vehiclewhile changing a tire. Do not startthe engine when your vehicle ison the jack. The jack is ONLYmeant for changing the tire. • Never use the rear differentialas a jacking point. 7. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wr...

Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-start capability; also, thecatalytic conveter may become damaged. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result ...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)term...

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 providethe...

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 up to 10 minutes for the oil to drain intothe oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensur...

• 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 overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the ...

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 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 meets Ford specificati...

Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and waterconcentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -36° C...

Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolantand distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool , until the appropriate fill level is obtained. Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liqui...

• Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or any engine coolantsmixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating orfreezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosi...

concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50coolant concentration. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolantreservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. Ifnecessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant anddist...

• Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequatefreeze protection at the te...

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 barsand a 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...

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by a qualifiedtechnician. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagementconcerns and/or possibledamage. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditiona...

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

• The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is eventually relearned. If the battery has been disconnecte...

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(3 miles). • 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...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, w...

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle beforefueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmfulor fatal if swallowed. Fuel such asgasoline is highly toxic and ifswallowed ...

The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce staticelectricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling anungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO N...

more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fueltank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octanerating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system...

• 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 consistent. Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completel...

• Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]). • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defr...

• Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the topcruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windows for high speed driving. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact yourdealer if the window sticker is not supplied with y...

5. Without turning, remove the oldbulb from the lamp assembly bygently pulling it straight back out ofthe lamp assembly. To install the new bulb: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out ofchildren’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from...

3. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward. 4. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove fromlamp assembly. 5. Carefully pull bulb straight out ofthe socket and push in the new bulbuntil it snaps, locking it intoposition. 6. To complete installation, follow the re...

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...

CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list of Ford-approvedcleaners, polishes and waxes. Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly withcold or lukewarm water. Never usestrong detergents or soap. If yourvehicle is particularly dirty, use aquality c...

Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use a cleaning fluid with aclean cloth to remove any bugs before waxing your vehicle. Use tarremover to remove any tar spots. Avoid getting wax on the windshield, or on any surfaces which appearcoarse or bumpy. If you have wax applied at a commercial car w...

Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Ifnecessary, use a tar remover such as Ford Extra Strength Tar and RoadOil Remover (B7A-19520–AA). To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners. Cleaning th...

• 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...

Woodtone trim Wipe stains with a soft cloth and a multi-purpose cleaning solution. Inside windows Use Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (E4AZ-19C507–AA) for the insidewindows if they become fogged. Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended f...

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...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity Engine oil(includes filterchange) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20Super Premium Motor Oil 4.7L (5.0 quarts) Brake fluid 1 Fill to line onreservoir Power steeringfluid Motorcraft MERCON t ATF Fill to line onreservoir Transmission fluid 2 Motorcraft MERCON t V ATF 1...

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 the...

Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized fortheir business leadership qualities. What the Board needs To have your case reviewed you must c...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...

If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inCentral or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact thenearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANYWORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Busi...

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or ofthe front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR a...

Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing toFord Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that,...

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...

A Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................................121 and child safety seats ............123description ..............................121disposal ....................................125driver air bag ..........................123indicator light ...................10, 125...

Windows power .........................................86 Windshield washer fluid andwipers checking and adding fluid .....179 checking and cleaning ............193operation ...................................73replacing wiper blades ...........193 Wrecker towing .........................171 Index 2...

Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons) Engine oil capacity (includes filterchange) 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use MotorcraftSAE 5W-20 Super Premium MotorOil, Ford specificationWSS-M2C153-H. Tire pressure and size Refer to the Tire Pressure Labellocated on the re...