Ford 2001 F-150 v.1- User Manual

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Low fuel 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 of fuel that is added will be less than theadvertised capacity since th...

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire...

Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionto remind you to fasten your safetybelts. For more information, refer tothe Seating and safety restraints chapter. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ONposition. Also illumina...

High beams Illuminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on. Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to SecuriLock y passive anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. Charging system Illuminates when the ignition isturned to the ON position and theengine is off. The light alsoillumi...

pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the TCIL(the word OFF on the gear shift) light is on, the transmission does notoperate in the overdrive mode, refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation. The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunc...

Safety belt minder chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety ...

vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added willbe less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. A minimum of 22.2 L (six gallons) must be added or removed from thefuel tank in order for the gauge to instantaneously update. If less thansix gallons is the change, ...

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

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. High beams Push forward to activate. Pull toward you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate. Daytime r...

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provideadequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in a coll...

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF. • Foglamps are not controlled by the autolamps. In order to turn on thefoglamps, you must turn the lamp switch to the position and pull toward you for fog. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS Press and hold the rocker control toadjust accelerato...

AUXILIARY POWER POINT The auxiliary power point is locatedon the instrument panel. Do not plug optional electricalaccessories into the cigarette lighter.Use the power point. An additional auxiliary power pointis located on the right side rear trimpanel next to the rear seat. Controls and features 20

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM Premium AM/FM Stereo/Single CD Radio Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a unique lightingstrategy. This lighting feature is operable when the headlamps areilluminated. During the operation of any selected mode, lighting for theindividual function controls ...

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. Speed sensitive volume With this feature, radio volume changes automatically and ...

• Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last track has been completed, the first track of the current discwill automatically replay. Scan function The scan function works in radioand CD mode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling...

Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the AUTO control. 3. When the first six strong stationsare filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 will startplaying. If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band...

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Rewind The rewind control works in CDmode. • In CD mode, pressing the REWcontrol for less than threeseconds results in slow rewind.Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fastrewind. Fast forward...

Shuffle feature (if equipped) The shuffle feature operates in CDchanger mode and plays all trackson the current disc in random order.The shuffle feature continues to thenext disc after all tracks are played. Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play willcontinue until the SH...

Setting the clock Press the RDS control until SELECTHOUR or SELECT MINS isdisplayed. Use the SEL control to manually setthe time. • Press to increase hours/minutes. • Press to decrease hours/minutes. Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/CD Changer Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a un...

• to increase volume compensation • to decrease or shut off the volume compensation AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio, tape and CD mode. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory p...

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...

• Classic • Country • Info • Jazz • Oldies • R & B • Religious • Rock • Soft • Top 40 Show • With RDS activated, press theRDS control until SHOW isdisplayed. • Use the SEL control to selectTYPE (the display shows theprogram type), NAME (thedisplay shows the call letters ofthe station) or NONE. R...

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...

hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ductswill be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panelregisters. • FLOOR -Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside airthrough the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below theoutside temperature...

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

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speedcontrol usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle tothe previously programmed set speed. To set a lower set speed • Press and hold COAST. Releasethe control when the desiredspeed is reached or • Press and rel...

TILT STEERING WHEEL 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 tolock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. HAZARD FLAS...

Push (tap) the end of the stalkbriefly for a single swipe (no wash).Push and hold for three swipes withwash. Push and hold for a longerwash (up to ten seconds). Speed dependent wipers When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings,speed-sensitive front wipers automatically adj...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the OPEN control to open thestorage compartment. The door willopen slightly and can be moved tofull open. Installing a garage door opener (if equipped...

accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibrationof the compass. Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in by referring to the zonemap. 2. Press and hold the SELECTcontrol until VAR appears in thedisplay, then release. The displayshould show the current z...

Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an openarea free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines: • Press and hold the SELECTcontrol until CAL appears in thedisplay (approximately eightseconds) and release. • Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circlesuntil CA...

Courtesy/reading lamps The courtesy lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is held up until thecourtesy lamps come on. • the remote entry controls arepressed and the ignition is OFF. The reading lamps can be turned onby pressing the rocker controls next to each l...

Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyhurt themselves. 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 switch to open. One touch down • Press AUTO comple...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition can be in any position to adjust the power side view mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirroror R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock m...

TAILGATE REMOVAL Your tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading. 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to pry thespring clip (on each connector) pastthe head of the support screw.Disconnect cable. 3. Disconnect the other cable. 4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle. 5. Lift right sid...

4. Evenly push down on theextender and push the round knobsin on each side locking it in place. To stow the bed extender, followsteps one through four in reverseorder. The bed extender may be used tosecure a load of up to 46 kg (100lbs.) on the tailgate. The bed extender should alwaysbe kept in the ...

SECURILOCK Y PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with a coded-key anti-theft system. Only the correct key will be able to start your vehicle. If your keys are lost or stolen, you must take your vehicle to your dealership for keyreprogramming. This system provides an advanced level of ...

Theft indicator The theft indicator in the instrument cluster will operate as follows: • When the ignition is OFF, the theft indicator will flash briefly everytwo seconds to indicate the anti-theft system is protecting yourvehicle. • When the ignition is turned to ON or START, the theft indicator wi...

4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the second coded key from theignition. 5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the newunprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn theignition from OFF to ON (maintain ignition in ON for at least onesecond). This step will...

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate. Press the control a second timewithin three seconds to unlock alldoors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. To confirm doors are closed andlocked, press this control a secondtime...

Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lostand you would like to remove itfrom the vehicle’s memory, or youwould like to purchase additionalremote transmitters and have themprogrammed to your vehicle: • Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer forprogramming, or • Pe...

Reprogramming transmitters Your dealer will be able to reprogram remote transmitter(s) to yourvehicle. Installation of a new battery to your remote transmitter does not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed. Autolock (if equipped) This feature automatically locks all doors when: • all ...

Illuminated entry The illuminated entry system will turn on the interior lights when theremote transmitter unlock control is pressed. The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if theignition switch is turned to the ON position, or if the remote transmitterlock control is pressed...

Your personal code does not replace the permanent code that thedealership gave you. You can use either code to unlock your vehicle. If asecond personal code is entered, the module will erase it in favor of thenew code. If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions: 1. Enter...

SEATING Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low ...

60/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move theseat forward or backward. Ensurethe seat is relatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up torecline the seat. • Push down the release leverlocated on the back of the seat toquickly fold the seatback forward. Captain’s chair...

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuringpeople in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’ssafety belt in the event of a collision. ...

2. Pull seatback toward front seatand down into load floor position. 3. Make sure seat is pushed all theway down and locks into position. Returning the seat to seating position Always be sure that the seat is in a latched position, whether theseat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may c...

Using the armrest (if equipped) Push the release control to movethe armrest up or down. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be...

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 injured or killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats andsafety belts. Be sure everyone i...

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...

How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. • 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 automat...

The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbingfrom the safety belt system. The safety belt pretensioner uses the samecrash sensor system as the front air bag supplemental restraint system(SRS). When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lapand shoulder belt is...

Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around thehips, not around the waist. • 1st row center seating position The lap belt does not adjust automatically. Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is comin...

Belt minder The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety beltwarning function. This feature provides additional reminders to thedriver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittentlysounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in theinstrument cluste...

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 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...

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...

Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effectthe performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructionsabout the appropriate installation of additional equipment. Children and air bags For additional important saf...

cause activation. Air bags are designed to inflate in frontal andnear-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unlessthe collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, it is normal to noti...

• one or more impact and safing sensors and diagnostic monitor (RCM), • a readiness light and tone, • and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The RCM (restraints control module) monitors its own internal circuitsand the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including theim...

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...

8. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward andback to make sure the seat is securely held in place. 9. Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use. Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats includ...

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 ...

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...

Parking brake Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, press the parkingbrake pedal down until the pedalstops. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until theparking brake is released....

Pull the release lever to release thebrake. Driving with the parkingbrake on will cause the brakes towear out quickly and reduce fueleconomy. TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly whenone wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal...

If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any ofthe following: • underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • high crown in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn components in steering linkage PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles h...

Use extra caution while becoming familiar with your vehicle. Know thecapabilities and limitations of both you as a driver and your vehicle. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being...

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission Understanding gearshift positions To put your vehicle in gear, start the eng...

(Overdrive) The normal driving position for thebest fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one through four. (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission controlswitch (TCS) on the end of thegearshift lever. The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) (the word OFF) on theend ...

1 (First) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximumengine braking on steepdowngrades. Upshifts can be madeby shifting to 2 (Second) or to(Overdrive). 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. Force...

• 4X4 —momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to theON position. Illuminates when 4H(4WD High) is engaged. • LOW RANGE —momentarily illuminates when the ignition isturned to the ON position.Illuminates when 4L (4WD Low)is engaged. Using the electronic shift 4WD system Positions of the e...

Shifting from 4H (4WD high) to 2H (2WD high) Move the 4WD control to 2H at anyforward speed. Shifting between 4H (4WD high) and 4L (4WD low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 4. Move the 4WD control to the 4Hor 4L position. Driving off-road ...

Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer whenfiguring the total weight. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on thecertification label. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than theoriginals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWRlim...

Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect thesecomponents carefully after any towing operation. Exceeding the maximum GCWR could result in extensive damageto your vehicle and personal injury. Do not exceed the GVWR o...

Trailer frontal area considerations: • Not to exceed towing vehicle front area without Class III trailer towingpackage • Not to exceed 5.52 square meters (60 square feet) with Class IIItrailer towing package Trailer frontal area considerations: • Not to exceed towing vehicle front area without Class...

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

• 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...

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...

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the passenger’s foot well,by the kick panel. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switc...

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 Audio 2 5A Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Cluster 3 20A Cigar Lighter, OBD-II Scan Tool Connector 4 5A Remote Entry Module, Mirrors 5 15A Speed Control Module, Reverse Lamp,Climat...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 29 5A Autolamp Module, Transmission OverdriveControl Switch 30 30A Passive Anti Theft Transceiver, Cluster,Ignition Coils, Powertrain Control ModuleRelay 31 — Not Used Relay 1 — Interior Lamp Relay Relay 2 — Battery Sav...

If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD, a spare tire of a differentsize than the road tires should not be used. Such a tire couldresult in damage to driveline components and make the vehicledifficult to control. Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed ...

Stowing the spare tire 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up. 2. Slide the wheel under the vehicleand install the retainer through thewheel center. 3. Turn the jack handle clockwiseuntil the tire is raised to its originalposition underneath the vehicle. Thejack handle ratchets ...

• Front (4x2) • Front (4x4) • Rear Roadside emergencies 141

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 front or reardifferential as a jacking point. 8. Remove the lug nuts wit...

Do not attempt to push start your vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-start capability. Preparing your vehicle 1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this coulddamage the vehicle’s electrical system. 3. Park the bo...

carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. 5. Ensu...

2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of thebooster vehicle’s battery. 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...

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...

Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and donot remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated ...

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 the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe ...

• Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If t...

Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed foradded engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is usedthat does not meet Ford material and de...

If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will causepermanent damage to your brakes. Do not let the fluid level in the reservoir for the master cylinderfall below the MIN mark. If master cylinder runs dry, this may cause the brakes to fail. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fl...

Canada, Motorcraft CXC-10), or an equivalent premium engine coolantthat meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. A 50/50 mixture of distilled water and Ford Premium Engine Coolant provides: • maximum cooling system efficiency. • freeze protection down to -36° C (-34° F). • boiling protection up to 129...

If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir islow or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use eng...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolantproduced by Ford-approved processes. Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Fordspecification ESE-M97B44-A. Use of a recycled engine coolant whichdoes not meet the Ford specification ma...

• decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the freeze 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 adequateprotection at the temperature...

Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Takeyour vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize enginedamage. When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive thevehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be a...

2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right severaltimes. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level in thereservoir. It should be between theMIN and MAX lines. Do not addfluid if the level is in this range. 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously...

3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gearranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage. 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clea...

High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transmission failure.An overfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/orpossible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels ...

Checking and adding transfer case fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the ...

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...

Changing the wiper blades 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 ...

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 theCe...

• Five tire rotation 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 Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same s...

Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. 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 al...

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...

Cleaner air Ford approves the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines toimprove air quality. These gasolines may contain oxygenates up to 10%ethanol or 15% MTBE. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseaffect on powertrain components. If you ha...

The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel mayspray out and injure you or others. If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or...

The amount of empty reserve varies and should not be reliedupon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle afterthe fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuelthe full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due tothe empty reserve still present in the tank. Fo...

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to changea number of variables and improve your fuel economy. Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually gi...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • 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 bugdefl...

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test ofthe on-board diagnostics system. If your “Check Engine/Service EngineSoon” light is on, refer to the description in the Warning Lights and Chimes section of the Instrumentation ...

Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. At the back of the headlamp, pullclips rearward and up (about 3 ⁄ 4 inch) to release the headlampassembly. 4. Slide headlamp assembly forwardand off of guide ribs to expose theback of the bul...

11. Straighten alignment pins,making them parallel with the outeredges of the attachment standoff. 12. Carefully insert the headlampassembly into the vehicle makingsure the alignment pins are insertedinto the proper holes and into theguide ribs. 13. Hold the headlamp assemblysnugly against the vehic...

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...

Waxing your vehicle Waxing your vehicle on a regular basis will reduce minor scratches andpaint damage. Wax when water stops beading on the surface. This could be every threeor four months, depending on operating conditions. Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use a cleaning fluid with aclea...

Cleaning the engine Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The highpressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray with...

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...

Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended forcleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belts, becausethese actions may weaken the belt webbing. Check the safety belt system periodically to make sure there are nonicks, wear o...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine Air filter element FA-1634 FA-1634 Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S PCV valve EV-233 EV-233 Battery (standard) BXT-59 BXT-59 Battery (heavy duty) BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 Spark plugs-platinum* AGSF-32P AWSF-22E * Re...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Fuel tank N/A All 94.6L (25.0 gallons) Powersteeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON t ATF All Fill to line onreservoir Transfercase fluid MotorcraftMERCON t ATF 4x4 vehicles 1.9L (2.0 quarts) 2 Transmissionfluid 3 MotorcraftMERCON t V ATF Automatic 13.1L (13.9 quarts)...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Front axle(4X4) Motorcraft SAE75W-90Premium 4x4Front AxleLubricant XY-75W90-TQL WSP-M2C201-A Rear axle Motorcraft SAE75W-140 HighPerformanceSynthetic RearAxle Lube 1 F1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A Brake fluid HighP...

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...

is dependent upon the customer’s possession of the vehicle. 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...

• a brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford MotorCompany • 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 Bo...

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, ...

Seatback organizer Signal mirror Speed control Towing mirrors Trailer hitch (Class III) Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Trailer swivel hitch TV/video system Winter front Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Battery warmer/blanket Bed mat/bedliner tai...

• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of yourvehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotiveuse 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...

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...

Accessory delay ..........................59Air bag supplementalrestraint system ..........................90 and child safety seats ..............92description ................................90disposal ......................................94driver air bag ............................92indicator l...

Seat belts(see Safety restraints) ...............79Seats ............................................73 child safety seats ......................96cleaning ...................................193 SecuriLock passiveanti-theft system ....................64,65Servicing your vehicle ..............148Snow...

Item Information Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity 94.6L (25.0 gallons) Engine oil(includes filter change) 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Fordspecification WSS-M2C153-G. Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label inside ...