Ford 2002 Crown Victoria v.1- User Manual

Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emerge...

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat TetherAnchorage Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based Tr...

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

Check engine Illuminates briefly to ensure thesystem is functional. If it comes onafter the engine is started, one ofthe engine’s emission controlsystems may be malfunctioning. Thelight may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted and willnot require towing. Light turns on solid: Tempor...

Check fuel cap Illuminates when the fuel cap is notinstalled correctly. Check the fuelcap for proper installation. Whenthe fuel filler cap is properlyre-installed, the light(s) will turn offafter a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle withthe check fuel cap light on, can activ...

Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fastenyour safety belts. For moreinformation, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Illuminates to confirm that the airbags (front or side) are operational.If the light fails to illuminate,continues to flash or remains on,have ...

Traction Control Y active (if equipped) Illuminates when the TractionControl y system is active. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds orfor the duration of the TractionControl y event. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. Air suspension (if equipped) • Standard instrument clus...

Turn signals Illuminates when the turn signals orthe hazard lights are turned on. Ifthe lights stay on continuously orflash faster, check for a burned-outbulb. High beams Illuminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on. Message center indicator lights (if equipped) Speed control This light com...

Trunk ajar If the trunk is not completelyclosed, this light comes on whenyou turn the ignition to ON. Withthe ignition ON, this light will flashfive times and sound a tone for onesecond, then the light remains on (ifthe trunk is open). Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your sa...

GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the areabetween the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, th...

Battery voltage gauge (if equipped) Indicates battery voltage. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal operating range (asindicated), have the vehicle’selectrical system checked as soon aspossible. Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gaugemay vary sl...

Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. • Standard instrument cluster MPH km/h 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0...

• Optional instrument cluster Refer to Electronic Message Center in the Driver controls chapter for information on how to switch the display from metric to Englishmeasurements. Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. To reset,depress the control. Refer to Electronic Mes...

AM/FM STEREO 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 bac...

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Press the TONE control once, thenuse the volume knob to adjust thedesired level. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Press the T...

Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down thefrequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up thefrequency band. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio mode. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency ...

Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle between listeningfrequencies and clock mode. 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...

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 ...

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. Bass ad...

Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. 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. Seek fu...

Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down thefrequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up thefrequency band. Scan function The scan function works in radiomode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all lis...

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...

When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds,when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Anytime that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the mediainformation will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to theclock. In media mo...

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

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...

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 to stop CD play and begin radio play. Radio station memory preset...

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 play (if equipped). Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, ordiscs w...

Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CDchanger mode (if equipped) andplays all tracks on the current discin random order. Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play willcontinue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again. PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE(CD CHANGER CO...

Seek function for CD changer • Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If aselection has been playing forthree seconds or more and you press , the CD changer will replay that selection from the beginning. • Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last ...

AM/FM select in radio mode The AM/FM control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to toggle between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory presetstations. AM/FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play. AM/FM select in CD mode Press this control to sto...

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...

Tune adjust for CD changer • Press to select the previous disc in the CD changer. (Play willbegin on the first track of thedisc 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 ne...

Fast forward The fast forward control works intape and CD modes (if equipped). • In the tape mode, tape directionwill automatically reverse whenthe end of the tape is reached. • In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results inslow forward action. Pressing the control for more ...

Compression feature Compression adjust brings soft andloud CD passages together for amore consistent listening level. Press the COMP control to activateand deactivate compression adjust. The effect of the feature varies with the music content. Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CDmode a...

• 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. CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED) The CD changer is located in one of the following ...

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...

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 inside of the vehicle. ...

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

ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC)SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The EATC system will maintain aselected temperature andautomatically control airflow. Youcan override automatic operationwith any of the override controls orthe fan speed control. Turning the EATC on Press AUTOMATIC, any of theoverr...

If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manualoverride controls allow you to select airflow locations and the fan controlallows you to adjust fan speed as necessary. Temperature selection The display window indicates theselected temperature, function(AUTO or one of the overridec...

Fan speed ( ) When AUTOMATIC is pressed, fanspeed is adjusted automatically forexisting conditions. You can overridefan speed at any time. To controlfan speed manually, use thethumbwheel to cancel automatic fanspeed operation. Rotate thethumbwheel or press the steeringwheel controls (if equipped) up...

• NORM A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. The temperaturedisplay will remain the same and air will be cooled based on theselected temperature. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not aseconomical. Fan speed will remain automatic. Airflow is from theinstrument panel registers. • VENT-Distributes ou...

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with theairflow to the rear seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the area atthe base of the windshield. • Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects canblock airflow and reduce your abilit...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. • To turn on the interior lamps, push the headlamp control in andrelease. • To turn the interior lamps off, push the headlamp control again. Your...

3. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward. 4. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise (whenviewed from the rear) to free itfrom the bulb socket, and slide thering off the plastic base. Keep thering to retain the new bulb. 5. Without turning, remove ...

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs The park/turn lamp bulbs can be replaced with out removing theheadlamp assembly. 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Remove the protective cover by turning the three knobs to the unlockposition. 3. Disconnect the elec...

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...

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper controlto the desired interval, low or highspeed position. The bars of varying length are forintermittent wipers. When in thisposition rotate the control upwardfor fast intervals and downward forslow intervals. Push the control on the end ...

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 ...

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...

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...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or attempt toreadjust the mirror glass if it isfrozen in place. These actions couldcause damage to the glass...

seconds, then display all segments until the magnetized item is removed.If a “C” is displayed, refer to Compass calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point thatvaries slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is fourdegrees between ad...

Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines. 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Press and hold the COMP side ofthe control for approximately sixseconds until “C” appears in themirror display. 3. Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km...

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 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 shift the gearshift leverinto N (Neutral) with the speedcontrol on. Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic or on roads that are ...

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 (30 mph). If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may varymomentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot...

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. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features • Press BA...

Select Each press of the SELECT controlwill select a different function. • Press the right side of the controlto advance the function to theright. • Press the left side of the controlto advance the function to theleft. To reset any function: 1. Push either the right or left side of the SELECT contro...

TRIP A and TRIP B These two functions allow you tosee how far you have traveled sinceyou last reset. Trip A and Trip B arecompletely independent and mustbe reset individually. To reset either trip feature to zero,press the RESET control while theappropriate trip distance feature(TRIP A or TRIP B) is...

OVERDRIVE CONTROL Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts throughall available gears. Deactivating overdrive If your vehicle is equipped with acolumn-shift transmission, press theTransmis...

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compartment • Power point (rear of console) • Cupholders • Air vents to the rear seating positions (heat only) POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat so that theeyelet i...

KEYS The key operates all locks on yourvehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a secondkey with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock y Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS ...

Keep vehicle doors andluggage compartment locked and keep keys out of achild’s reach. Unsupervisedchildren could lock themselves inan open trunk and risk injury.Children should be taught not toplay in vehicles. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior canrise very quickly. Expos...

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...

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...

Deactivating/activating the autolock feature Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF andall vehicle doors are closed. Automatic door locks can be turned on/off with the keyless entry keypadthrough the following procedure: You must complete steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or th...

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM With the keyless entry keypad, youcan: • lock or unlock the vehicle doorswithout using the key • open trunk • disable/enable horn chirp • disable/enable autolock See also Remote entry system in this chapter for more information. Your vehicle has a factory-set 5–digit code that o...

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. SECURILOCK Y PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock y passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This syste...

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 ...

SEATING Head restraints Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limithead motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your headrestraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located d...

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. Using ...

Adjusting the power seats – seat mounted controls Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. 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 e...

• 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 Motor Company recomm...

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...

The lap belt does not adjustautomatically. Insert the tongue intothe correct buckle (the buckleclosest to the direction the tongue iscoming from). To lengthen the belt,turn the tongue at a right angle tothe belt and pull across your lapuntil it reaches the buckle. Totighten the belt, pull the loose ...

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt isbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition... The BeltMinder feature will notactivate. The purpose of the BeltMinder is to remind occasional wearers to wearsafety belts all of the time. The following are reasons most often given for not wea...

Reasons given... Consider... “Belts wrinkle my clothes” Possibly, but a serious crash can domuch more than wrinkle your clothes,particularly if you are unbelted. “The people I’m with don’twear belts” Set the example, teen deaths occur 4times more often in vehicles withTWO or MORE people. Children an...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm(8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the s...

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 ...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by...

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...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without lockin...

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspe...

3. If the temperature is below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does notstart in 15 seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait 10seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, pressthe accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold. Turn the key toSTART position. 4. When...

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain products of component wear contain or...

heard during this test. This is normal. If a malfunction is found, the ABSwarning light will come on. If the vehicle has continuous vibration orshudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should beinspected by a qualified service technician. The ABS operates by detecting theonset of whe...

With the ABS light on, the anti-lockbrake system is disabled and normalbraking is still effective unless thebrake warning light also remainsilluminated with parking brakereleased. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicleserviced immediately.) Parking brake with auto-release Apply t...

3. Move the gearshift from the P (Park) position to one of the forwardgears (the parking brake will not release automatically when you shiftinto reverse). The brake pedal must remain pressed while the gearshift ismoved. If the parking brake fails to releaseafter completing this procedure, usethe man...

If you should become stuck in snowor ice or on a very slippery roadsurface, try switching the TractionControl y system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to “dig” thevehicle out and enable a successful“rocking” maneuver. The traction control indicatorflashes during a Traction Control y system eve...

Speed sensitive steering (except police vehicles) The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive. At high speeds, steeringassist will decrease to improve steering feel. At lower speeds,maneuverability will be increased. If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes at aconstant veh...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearsh...

Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission Understanding gearshift positions To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal,then move gearshift lever out of P (Park). Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift leverfrom P (Park) to another position. If you do n...

Overdrive The normal driving position for thebest fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one through four. If your vehicle is equipped with acolumn-shift transmission, overdrivecan be deactivated by pressing thetransmission control switch on thegearshift lever. If your vehicle is equipped with ...

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

• GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum permissable combined weight of the towing vehicle (including occupants andcargo) and the loaded trailer. • Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating isdetermined by subt...

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 brake system directly to yourvehicle’s bra...

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 ...

RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to towyour vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind arecreational vehicle). These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is notdamaged due to insufficie...

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

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 23 15A Power Windows/Door Locks,PATS, Exterior Rear View Mirrors,EATC Module, Instrument Cluster,Clock, Lighting Control Module(LCM), Interior Lamps 24 10A Left Hand Low Beam 25 20A Power Point, Cigar Lighter,Emergency ...

If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not followthese precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances • load the v...

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...

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. ...

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 ...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the Ford dealerwhere your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs are needed.However, you may also take your vehicle to another Ford ...

In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action un...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor...

Board membership The Board consists of: • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Board review. Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requireme...

Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST (Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card holders only.) Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing toFord Motor Co...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR VEHICLE Never wash a vehicle that is “hot tothe touch” or during exposure tostrong, direct sunlight. It isrecommended that you wash yourvehicle regularly with cool orlukewarm water and a neutral Phshampoo, such as Detail Wash(ZC-3–A), which is available fromyour authoriz...

CLEANING THE ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • The engine must be cool to the touch before spraying with water. • Never spray a hot engine with cold water, as damage to theengine block or engine co...

WASHING NON-PAINTED PLASTIC EXTERIOR PARTS Use Detail Wash (ZC-3–A) for routine cleaning. If tar or grease spots are present, clean with Extra Strength Tar andRoad Oil Removal (B7A-19520–AA). Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized Ford, L...

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality productshave been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the styl...

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 on 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE ...

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...

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...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added...

• Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by a qualifiedservice technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For i...

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or enginetreatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty. Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in the scheduled maint...

If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cablesfrom the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize theacid with a solution of baking soda and water. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, spark...

6. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on, put thevehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy....

• Boiling protection up to 129° C (265° F). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “cold...

Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-coloredMotorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specificationESE...

reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant andwater to the “cold full” level. For all other vehicles, which have a coolantdegas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove thecoolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflowsystem,...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolantproduced by Ford-approved processes in vehicles originally equippedwith Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored). However, notall coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Fordspecificatio...

If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentrationabove 40%. • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may...

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 ...

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

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

The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in theamount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicatesempty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank after the fuel ga...

5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fueleconomy: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometerstraveled. Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). This will provide...

Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow there...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply withapplicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalyticconverter and other emission control components continue to workproper...

engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune upspecifications. Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test ofthe on-boa...

2. Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. If necessary, add brake fluid froma clean un-opened container untilthe level reaches MAX. Do not fillabove this line. 4. Use only brake fluids certified tomeet Ford specification ESA-M6C25–A. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is re...

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 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)...

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervalsfor changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filterelement listed. Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers . Note: Do not start your engine with the air cle...

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

Tire rotation Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often weardifferently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotatethem as indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide. If you notice thatthe tires wear unevenly, have them checked. • Four tire rotation (for vehi...

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 or Tire Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size,speed rat...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity Engine oil (includesfilter change) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20Super Premium MotorOil 4.7L (5.0 quarts) Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformance DOT 3Motor Vehicle BrakeFluid 1 Fill to line on reservoir Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON t ATF Fill to line o...

the dipstick’s normal operating range. Police or Handling Package refillcapacity-12.1L (12.8 quarts). 4 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 5 Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for normal service. See your scheduled maintenance guide for Seve...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Hinges, latches,striker plates,fuel filler doorhinge and seattracks Multi-PurposeGrease XG-4orF5AZ-19G209-AA ESR-M1C159-A Lock cylinders Penetrating andLock Lubricant Motorcraft XL-1 none Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON t ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON ...

Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please note thatin the graphic XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.) 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehiclewei...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford ofCanada dealer. These quality accessories have been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desi...

A Air bag supplementalrestraint system ........................124 and child safety seats ............126description ..............................124disposal ....................................128driver air bag ..........................126indicator light ...................13, 128operation .........

Lubricant specifications ...230, 232 Lumbar support, seats .............107 M Message center ...........................84 reset button ..............................84select button .............................85 Mirrors automatic dimming rearviewmirror ........................................76hea...