Ford 2002 Crown Victoria v.2- User Manual

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 ...

Light turns on solid: Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate. Examplesare: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securelytightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by fi...

Brake system warning • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster To confirm the brake systemwarning light is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON position(alternatively for some vehicleswhen the ignition is moved from theON position to START ...

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-out bulb. High beams Illuminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on. Message center indicator lights (if equipped) Speed control This light co...

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

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 the frequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold ...

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 adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosy...

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 function The seek function control works in radio mode. Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next ...

AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio and tape modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press theAM control to select from AM selections, and press the FM control toselect from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FM select in tape ...

Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle betweenlistening frequencies and clockmode while in radio mode. To set the hour, press and hold theCLK control and press the SEEKcontrol: • to decrease hours and • to increase hours. To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control and press theTUNE control: • t...

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 not a listenable station is located there). Hold f...

Rewind The rewind control works in tapemode. To rewind in tape mode, press theREW control. Fast forward The fast forward control works intape mode. To fast forward in tape mode, pressthe FF control. In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the endof the tape is reached. Tape ...

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 the previous selection on the current disc. Scan function The scan function works in radio orCD mode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCN control to hear a bri...

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 CHANGERCO...

• 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 radio,tape or CD mode (if equipped). Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to ac...

AM/FM select in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelveFM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Setting memo...

Setting the clock with radio data system (RDS) feature 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. Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode (if equi...

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

Radio data system (RDS) feature This feature allows your audio system to receive station identification orprogram type from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend FM radiobroadcasters to use...

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 CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off. ONLY use the magazine supplied with the CD changer, other types willdamage the unit. Keep the CD changer ...

CD AND CD CHANGER CARE • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extendedperiods of time. • Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changermagazine. CD units are designed to play commercially pr...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IFEQUIPPED) 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. ...

• VENT – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers.However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperaturebecause the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. • OFF – Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For shortperiods of time only, use this m...

Turning the EATC on Press AUTOMATIC, any of theoverride controls or the fan speedcontrol. The EATC will only operatewhen the vehicle is running. Turning the EATC system off Press OFF. The outside temperaturefunction will continue to operateuntil the ignition is turned off. Automatic operation Press ...

Temperature selection The display window indicates theselected temperature, function(AUTO or one of the overridecontrols) and manual control of fanspeed ( ) if automatic fan speed is not desired. To control the temperature, selectany temperature between 18°C(65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressingthe blue...

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 ...

• 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 ability to see through your windshield.Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. The...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second position toturn 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 vehi...

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...

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlampsshould be checked by a qualified service technician. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activa...

1. With the flat side of the new bulb’s plastic base facing upward, insertthe glass end of the bulb into the lamp assembly. Turn the bulb left orright to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lampassembly. When the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lampassembly until t...

Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are locatedin the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then open the trunkand carefully pull the carpet away toexpose th...

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then remove twoscrews from the lamp 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 ...

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 R (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper orattempt to readjust the mirrorglass if it is frozen in place.These actions could causedamage to the glas...

Electronic compass (if equipped) The compass reading will remain accurate during most drivingconditions. Unknown to the driver, the compass is continuouslyrecalibrating due to magnetic fields and subtle, slow changes in vehiclemagnetics which can occur over the life of the vehicle. The compass readi...

6. The display will show all segments, then return to normal compassmode within ten seconds. 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 ...

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 ...

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 reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above theset speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the setspeed while driving on a downh...

To set a lower set speed • Press and hold COAST. Releasethe control when the desiredspeed is reached or • Press and release COAST tooperate the Tap-Down function.Each press will decrease the setspeed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Depress the brake pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET...

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 than 48 km/h (30 mph). Indicator light (if equipped) This light comes on when either theSET ACCEL or RES controls arepressed. It turns of...

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features • Press BAND/MODE to select AM,FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (ifequipped). In Radio mode: • Press MEM/NEXT to select apreset station from memory. In Tape mode: • Press MEM/NEXT to listen to thenext selection on the tape. In CD mode: • Press MEM/NEX...

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

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

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

To reset either trip feature to zero,press the RESET control while theappropriate trip distance feature(TRIP A or TRIP B) is displayed. AVG SPEED (average speed) Select this function to display youraverage speed in miles per hour orkilometers per hour. Your vehicle must be moving tocalculate your av...

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

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 your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key 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 LOCK...

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartmentrelease handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults inthe event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the opera...

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received, including interfe...

Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. The horn will chirp and theparklamps/taillamps will flash toconfirm the control was pressed. Deactivating/activating the horn chirp feature The horn chirp feature can be turned on/off through the followingprocedure using the power door locks: Y...

Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate thealarm. To deactivate the alarm, press thecontrol again or turn the ignition toACC or ON. Panic alarm will only operate withthe ignition in the OFF position. Opening the trunk Press the control once to open thetrunk. Ensure that the trunk is cl...

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used tounlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds after the UNLOCKbutton on the remote transmitter is pressed or when the ignition isturned to the START or ACC pos...

The door will lock/unlock to confirm the feature has been disabled. Oncedisabled, the feature can be enabled by repeating the same sequence. Automatic door locks can also be turned on/off through the followingprocedure: You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure willhave to be re...

Programming your own entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press the 1/2 control within fiveseconds of step 1. 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code.Enter each digit within five secondsof the previous one. All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to co...

To unlock all doors, enter thefactory-set code or personal code(driver door unlocks) and press 3/4within five seconds. To release the trunk, enter thefactory-set code or personal code(driver door unlocks) and press 5/6within five seconds. After the factory-set code or personal code has been entered,...

THEFT INDICATOR The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash onceevery 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock y system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator wi...

Certain items may cause vehicle starting issues: Certain items may cause vehicle starting issues: • Large metallic objects • Electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchasegasoline or similar items • A second key on the same key ring as the coded key If any of these items are presen...

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 cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, re...

• 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 sensor (if equipped), andindicator lights. How does the personal safe...

Passenger occupant classification sensor (OCS) (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, there will be a label locatedunder the front passenger seat which is marked “OCS”. Alternatively, youmay take your vehicle to any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer forassistance. For air bags to ...

Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners are designed to tighten the safety beltsfirmly against the occupant’s body during a collision. This maximizes theeffectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupantrelative to the air bag to improve protection. The ...

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 properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The...

When to use the automatic locking mode • Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old andunder should be properly restrained in the rear seat wheneverpossible. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety S...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assembliesand attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not in use during acollision should also be inspected and replaced if either damag...

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 ...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36 700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be se...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety ...

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOTSTART THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2minutes) • Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. 3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three ...

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleassem...

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certainupper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying air b...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection toan occupant in the center front seating position. Modifications to the front end of the vehi...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision do...

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (includingpretensioners) For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for direc...

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended inyour vehicle. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder beltwill provide some protection, these children are still too sma...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seatmay place...

The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’shead hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you shouldnever use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a boosterseat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the ...

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...

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 issecurely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path andattempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should beno more t...

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 park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage d...

If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear.Do not apply your brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) On vehicles equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a noisefrom the hydraulic pump motor and ...

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...

Your vehicle has an automatic parking brake release (except for police/fleetvehicles which have the manual release). To release the parking brake: 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Press the brake pedal. 3. Move the gearshift from the P (Park) position to one of the forwardgears (the parking brake will not r...

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...

If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition inthe ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove thekey. 2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral) . In the OFF position,...

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...

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 afloor-shift transmission, overdrivecan be deactivated by pressing thetransmission control switch on thegearshif...

2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up onslippery roads or to provideadditional engine braking ondowngrades. 1 (First) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximumengine braking on steepdowngrades. Upshifts can be madeby shifting to 2 (Second) or toOverdrive. Selecting 1 (Low) athigher speeds causes the transmissi...

• Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating. 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 la...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Ensure that you turn off your speed control. The speed control mayshut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower...

When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge ofthe rear bumper. • do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above thebottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehi...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electricfuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pumpshut-off switch may have been activated. The fuel ...

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) or drive further than 3 200 km (2 00...

4. Remove the lug wrench from thejack. Rotate the lug wrench socketout from the handle. 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 w...

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...

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 ...

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. FordMot...

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...

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

unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian MotorVehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedyalternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to prod...

Allen Park, Michigan 48101U.S.A.Telephone: (313) 594-4857FAX: (313) 390-0804 If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Forddealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they can directyou to the nearest Ford affiliate office. If you buy your vehicle in North America and t...

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...

5. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Battery 9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 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 f...

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 the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil l...

• If required, add engine oil to theengine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by a qualifiedservice technician. 7. Put the indicator...

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 ...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out ...

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 “coldfill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending uponapplication). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...

ESE-M97B44–A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold EngineCoolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. To determine yourvehicle’s coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir. • Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored),VC-4–A (U.S.) or CXC-10 (Canada) or Motorcraft Premium...

To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come outforcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When...

Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium GoldEngine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yetavailable. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s ...

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling systemand engine protection. What you should know about fail-safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven tempo...

If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the enginewill automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabledcylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine. When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air co...

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...

• 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...

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 1/8 of a turn until it sto...

Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseaffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times afterrefueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine...

vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not beable to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior t...

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

• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdeflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) mayreduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first12–16 km (8–10 miles)...

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service intervalschedules. If adding fluid isnecessary, use only MERCON t ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant t...

However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is notworking properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if younotice some sign of fluid leakage. Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain anaccurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at nor...

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by a qualifiedtechnician. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagementconcerns and/or possibledamage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may...

8. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be voided for any damage tothe engine if the correct air filter element is not used. INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Ne...

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 gene...

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-20Premium SyntheticBlend Motor Oil 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...

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 Severe Dutyrequirements. Traction-Lok axles use 1.6-1.8L (3.50-3.75 pints) of rear axle lubricant.Add 118 ...

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 ABS (see Brakes) .....................142 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ................................122–123 and child safety seats ............124description ..............................123disposal ....................................127driver air bag ..........................125indi...