Ford 2002 Excursion 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...

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. Duringthe first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This isrecommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in. SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty in...

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 ...

If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first availableopportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the fi...

Brake system warning Illuminates if the parking brake isengaged. Also momentarilyilluminates at start up to ensure thecircuit is functional. If the brakewarning lamp does not illuminate atthese times, or illuminates after releasing the parking brake, seek serviceimmediately. Refer to Brakes in the D...

Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level inthe fuel tank is at, or near, empty(refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). Speed control Illuminates when the speed controlis activated. Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) Illuminates when the overdrivefunction of the transmissi...

Door ajar Illuminates when any door is open(or not fully closed). SecuriLock Y anti-theft system Illuminates when the anti-theftalarm system is armed. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues to flashor remains on, have the systemserviced. Refer to SecuriLock y passive anti-theft system in the Loc...

Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remainswithin the normal area (the areabetween the “H” and “C”). If itenters the red section, the engine isoverheating. Stop the vehicle assoon as safely possible, switch offth...

Transmission fluid temperature gauge If the gauge is in the: White area (normal) - the transmission fluid is within thenormal operating temperature(between “H” and “C”). Yellow area (warning) — the transmission fluid is higher thannormal operating temperature. Thiscan be caused by special operationc...

If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area, stop the vehicle andverify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflowthrough the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, seeyour Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This featureenables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutesafter the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened. Volume/power control Press the control to turn the aud...

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 audiosystem’s bass output. Press the BASS control...

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Press the BAL control then press: • to shift sound to the left and • to shift sound to the right. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Press the FADE c...

Seek function in tape mode • Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape. • Press to listen to the next selection on the tape. Seek function in CD mode • Press to seek to the previous track of the disc. If a selectionhas been playing for threeseconds or more and youpress , the CD will repl...

AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. 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 stop CD ...

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 strongstations available on the frequencyband, ...

To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control and press TUNE: • to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a separate clock,(other than the digital radiodisplay), the CLK control will notfunction in the above manner. The CLK control will allow you toswitch between media di...

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 ...

Fast forward The fast forward control works intape and CD modes. • In the tape mode, tape directionwill automatically reverse whenthe end of the tape is reached. • In CD mode, pressing the control fast forwards the CD within thecurrent track. Tape direction select Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternat...

Compression adjust Compression adjust brings soft andloud CD passages together for amore consistent listening level. Press the COMP control to activateand deactivate compression adjust. Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CDmode and plays all tracks in randomorder. Press the SHUFFLE cont...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This featureenables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutesafter the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened. Volume/power control Press the control to turn the a...

Seek function The seek function works in radio or CD mode. Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down thefrequency band. SEEK DOWNwill display. • Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band. SEEK UP will display. Seek function in CD mode • Press ...

Autostore Autostore allows you to set the strongest local radio stations withoutlosing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpfulon trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations. Starting autostore 1. Press and momentarily hold the AM/FM control. 2. AUTO...

Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD 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 (wheth...

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or discswith removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur. Display description Six circles are always lit in the digital display. These signify the six CDslots in the audio system. When a disc is loaded into a particular slot(1–6...

Press the LOAD control. (You can choose which slot will be loaded bypressing the desired preset number. If you do not choose a slot, thesystem will choose the next available one.) Wait until the CD door opens.Load the CD into the player. LOADING CD# is displayed. When the CDhas been loaded, the door...

Auto eject Press and momentarily hold the EJcontrol to engage auto eject. All CDswhich are present in the player willbe ejected one at a time. If a CD isejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the player willautomatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when the ignitionis ON...

Traffic announcements This feature allows you to heartraffic announcements. When in thismode, traffic announcements willinterrupt radio and CD play. When in FM mode and RDS isactivated, press the MENU until TRAFFIC OFF displays. Press the SELcontrol to engage the feature. The display will read TRAFF...

Radio data system (RDS) feature This feature allows your audiosystem to receive text informationfrom RDS-equipped FM radiostations. To activate RDS: • When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays. • Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON). RDS features: Once the RDS f...

Mute mode Press the control to mute theplaying media. Press the controlagain to return to the playing media. REAR SEAT CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) The Rear Seat Controls (RSC) allowthe rear seat passengers to operatethe radio, tape, CD, or CD changer(if equipped). To turn on the rear seat controls, press...

USING HEADPHONES/PERSONAL AUDIO SYSTEM The Personal Audio System allowsthe rear seat passengers to listen toone media source (radio, tape, CD,or CD changer if equipped) whilethe front seat passengers listen toanother. However, front and rear seat passengers can not listen to twodifferent radio stati...

SEEK FUNCTION • Press to find the next listenable station down thefrequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up thefrequency band. In tape mode, use the SEEK function to access the next or previous selection. In CD or CD changer mode (if equipped), use the SEEK function toaccess the...

DVD player controls 1. MAIN control • NEXT — Press to access the next track on the CD, the next chapteron the DVD, or to go up in cursor mode. • PREV — Press to access the previous track on the CD, the previouschapter on the DVD, or to go down in cursor mode. • REV — Press to reverse in CD and DVD p...

5. MENU control Press to bring up the disc menu. 6. AUX control Press to switch DVD player from play mode to auxiliary mode. 7. Auxiliary jacks Insert lines for standard video game players. 8. STOP/EJECT control Press once to stop DVD play. Press again to eject the DVD. 9. DISPLAY (DISP) control Pre...

To activate from the rear seat controls, press the / control and plug a 3.5mm headphone into the headphone jack. With the headphonesON, the rear speakers will not operate. In this mode, the headphones areenabled. The rear seat passengers have control over the desired volumelevels. Press the MODE con...

Playback and format • The DVD player of your Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSES) canonly be used in the “playback” mode. (The DVD player does not offera record feature.) • The system plays standard CDs or DVDs. • The DVD player is only capable of playback of DVDs and CDs. Theplayer is not compatib...

Inserting a CD/DVD Inserting a CD/DVD into the DVD player automatically turns the powerON and playback should begin. The counter is automatically reset to 0:00:00. Ensure that the overhead screen is down for viewing. Removing a CD/DVD 1. Press the STOP/EJECT control to stop playback. 2. Press the ST...

Safety information Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating thesystem and retain for future reference. Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Rear Seat EntertainmentSystem (RSES). See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD c...

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury couldvoid user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has beentested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Th...

Humidity and moisture condensation Moisture in the air will condense in the DVD player under extremelyhumid conditions or when moving from a cold place to a warm one.Moisture condensation on the tape playback head drum may damage thevideocassette and/or drum. If moisture condensation occurs, do noti...

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 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. The air condi...

• (Panel) – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outsidetemperature because the air conditioning does not operate in thismode. • OFF – Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For shortperiods of time only, use thi...

Turning the EATC on Press AUTO, any of the override controls or the fan speed control. TheEATC will only operate when the vehicle is running. Turning the EATC system off Press OFF. Automatic operation Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selectedtemperature and the word AUTO will appea...

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, A/C, ) or one of the m...

When AUTO is selected, the A/C operates automatically for existingconditions and A/C will be displayed in the display window. If A/C isselected while in AUTO operation, A/C will not be displayed in thedisplay window and the EATC system will remain in AUTO operation.However, the EATC system will oper...

Manual override controls The manual override controls allow you to manually determine whereairflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. When a manual override control is selected, the EATC system will turnoff the AUTO indicator in the display window and display thoseindicato...

automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note that A/C willnot be displayed in the display window.) Recirculation and A/Coverride controls cannot be selected. For added customer comfort, thesystem will allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode. Turning the EATC off OFF — Ou...

Operating tips • In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system inor rear defrost before driving. This will reduce fogging on yourwindshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climatecontrol system as desired. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold wea...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions: 1. Select 2. Set the temperature control to full heat 3. Select A/C 4. Set the fan speed to HI 5. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side windows 6. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panelvents. ...

Turn the fan speed control to thedesired speed. Turn the temperature control toregulate the air temperature. Turn the mode selector control todetermine the airflow location.When FLOOR is selected, airflowwill be directed through the floorregister in the third row passengerseating. When PANEL is sele...

Turn the temperature control toregulate the air temperature. Turn the mode selector control todetermine the airflow location.When FLOOR is selected, airflowwill be directed through the floorregister in the third row passengerseating. When PANEL is selected,airflow is directed through the overhead re...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by t...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlampand parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim. • Rotate to full up position (pastdetent) to turn on interior lamps. • Rotate to full down position (past detent) to turn off interior lamps....

Rear courtesy/reading lamps • Second row courtesy/reading lamp • Third row courtesy/reading lamp The courtesy lamps light when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesylamps come on. • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OF...

6. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, push the bulb into thelamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lampassembly. 7. Install bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring intothe socket...

5. Carefully pull bulb straight out ofthe socket and push in the newbulb. 6. Install the bulb socket in lampassembly by turning clockwise. 7. Align the lamp assembly on thevehicle. 8. Install two screws on parkinglamp/turn signal assembly. Replacing foglamp bulbs The halogen bulb contains gas under ...

Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs The tail lamp/turn/backup lampbulbs are located in the sameportion of the tail lamp assembly,one just below the other. Follow thesame steps to replace either bulb: 1. Remove the four screws and thelamp assembly from vehicle. 2. Rotate bulb socketcountercloc...

To install the brakelamp assembly: 1. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate 45 degrees. 2. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with two screws. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are locatedbehind the rear bumper. To changethe license plate...

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 (tap) the end of the st...

Windshield wiper blades Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem lesseffective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments usedby commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades. Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, cle...

TILT STEERING WHEEL Pull the tilt steering control towardyou to move the steering wheel upor down. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desiredposition, then release the control tolock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED...

• Place Velcro hook onto back side of aftermarket transmitter oppositeof actuator control. • Place transmitter into storage compartment, control down. • Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the storage bindoor as needed. • Press the storage compartment door to activate the transmitter...

The maximum current draw of any single power point is 20 Amps.Exceeding this limit may result in a blown fuse. There are up to four auxiliary power points in the following locations: • Located on the instrument panel. • Located on the back side of thecenter console (Accessible fromthe second row sea...

• Located on the right trim panel inthe rear cargo area. POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of therocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open. AUTO Driver controls 94

Press the control located on thebottom of the mirror to turn themirror on or off. The mirror willautomatically return to the normalstate whenever the vehicle is placedin R (reverse)(when the mirror ison) to ensure a bright clear viewwhen backing up. Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror wit...

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

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed • Press RES/RESUME. ForRES/RESUME to operate, thevehicle speed must be...

Indicator light This light comes on when either theSET ACCEL or RES controls arepressed. The vehicle speed must beat or above 48 km/h (30 mph). It turns off when the speed control OFFcontrol is pressed, the brake is applied, or the ignition is turned to theOFF position. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF E...

Climate control features • Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature. • Press FAN up or down to adjust fan speed. TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED) The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle througha constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features onthe trip com...

Mode control Each press of the MODE control willdisplay a different feature as follows: Average fuel economy. The display will indicate the vehicle’saverage fuel economy inliters/100 km (or miles/gallon)since the average fuel economy waslast reset. If you calculate your average fueleconomy by dividi...

• if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline. • if less than 30 liters (8 gallons) of fuel is added to the fuel tank. The fuel range function will flash for five seconds at the followingdistances based on fuel remaining and fuel economy calculations: • 80 km (50 miles) • 40 km (25 miles) •...

Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in for your geographiclocation by referring to the zonemap. 2. Locate the trip computer on theoverhead console. 3. Turn ignition to the ON position. 4. Press and hold both tripcomputer controls. Afterapproximately four seconds, the trip...

1. Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console. 2. Start the vehicle. 3. Press and hold both tripcomputer controls. Afterapproximately eight seconds, thetrip computer will enter CAL mode.CAL mode is indicated when thedisplay lights the “CAL” indicator. 4. Release both controls. The disp...

Programming Do not program the HomeLink t Universal Transceiver with the vehicle parked in the garage. 1. Prepare for programming theHomeLink t Universal Transceiver by erasing the three factory defaultcodes by holding down the twooutside buttons until the red lightbegins to flash after 20 seconds.R...

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

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

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compartment • Coin holder slots • Pen holder Use only soft cups in thecupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. • Utility compartment • Coin holder • Pen holder • Writing surface • Sp...

CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED) The cargo net secures lightweightobjects in the cargo area. Attach thenet to the anchors provided. Thisnet is not designed to restrainobjects during a collision. TRIDOOR The TriDoor area is intended for cargo storage only, not for passengers.You can open and close the TriDoor...

The cargo doors and liftgate should be closed before driving yourvehicle. Leaving the liftgate and/or the cargo doors open could cause serious damage to the TriDoors and its components as well asallowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle. If you must drive withthe cargo doors and liftgate window ...

To adjust the tie-downs: Use the adjustable tie downs to secure loads to the luggage carrier. 1. Completely loosen the slider knobs at each end of the cross rail. 2. Lift the cross-bar and re-set it at the desired position. Ensure thatboth sides of the cross rails are even. NOTE: Siding the cross-ba...

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 ...

Childproof door locks When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one door...

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

2. Press 1/2 control within fiveseconds of step 1. 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code.Enter each digit within five secondsof previous one. Do not set a code that includes fiveof the same number or presentsthem in sequential order. Thievescan easily figure out these types of codes. Your personal cod...

Locking the doors with the keyless entry system It is not necessary to first enter thefactory or personal code prior tolocking all doors. To lock all thedoors: • Press the 7/8 and the 9/0 controlat the same time. Autolock The autolock feature will lock all of the vehicle doors when: • all doors are ...

The SecuriLock y passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems mayresult in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 3(OFF) posi...

Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. OnlySecuriLock y keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readilyaccessible for ...

SEATING Full bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or backward.Ensure that the seat is relatchedinto place. 60/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move theseat forward or backward. Ensurethe seat is relatched into place. • Pull the seat...

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

Memory seats and adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat andadjustable pedals to threeprogrammable positions. The memory seat control is locatedon the driver door. • To program position one, movethe driver seat to the desiredposition using the seat ...

REAR SEATS Head restraints Your vehicle’s seats are equipped with head restraints which adjust upand down. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit headmotion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your headrestraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly...

5. Lift the lower seat control andflip the seatback down. 6. For bench seats only, lift up flapon seatback to release closeoutpanel. 7. For bench seats only, rotate panelto closeout the space between theseatback and the floor. Returning the seat to upright Insure the seat is pulled back to the locke...

2. Lift the lower seat control. 3. Pull up on the seatback whilelifting the handle to lift the seatbackinto the upright position. 4. Remove headrest from storage position and return to 2nd rowseatback. Push down headrest completely to secure. Reclining the seatback Lift the control to adjust theseat...

To reduce the risk of personal injury, the second row seat shouldnot be left in the forward, E-Z entry position while the vehicle is in motion. Please ensure that the seat is in the upright, fully latchedrearward position before putting the vehicle in motion. Refer to thewarning label on the seat si...

Removing the third row seat From the rear of the vehicle, with the liftgate window and cargo doorsopen: 1. Pull the seat release lever locatedon the lower right side of theseatback while pushing the seatbackdown onto the seat cushion. • The seatback will latch onto thecushion. 2. Lift the seat relea...

For proper latching, ensure that thefloor tubs are clear of debris. From the rear of the vehicle, withthe liftgate open: 1. With assistance, lift the seat intothe rear of the vehicle. Roll the seatforward and guide the front locatorsover the seat locator pins of thefront floor tubs. • When the rear ...

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats andsafety belts. Be sure everyone i...

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

How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automat...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attachinghardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should alsobe inspected and replaced if either damage or improper ...

In the event of a collision, thecolored label (REPLACE BELT)may become visible. If this occurs, the safety belt must be replaced. Whenever the yellowportion of the label is visible, the safety belt must bereplaced. Failure to follow theseinstructions will affect the performance of the safety beltsan...

The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt system (includingretractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicleis involved in a collision that results in the activation of the safety beltpretensioners. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter. Failu...

Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around thehips, not across the waist. • 1st row and 3rd row (if equipped) center seating positions The lap belt does not adjust automatically. Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedir...

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

belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected andreplaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Ref...

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 put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causingserious injury. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its...

Children and air bags For additional important safetyinformation, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating posit...

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

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

Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder beltseating positions Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back. 1...

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...

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions(shown from top view): Attach the tether strap onlyto the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strapmay not work properly if attachedsomewhere other than the correcttether anchor. 1. Position the child safety seat on th...

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...

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) This vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). A noisefrom the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may beobserved during ABS braking events. Pedal pulsation coupled with noisewhile braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel...

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 Apply the parking brake w...

Pull the release lever to release thebrake. Driving with the parkingbrake on will cause the brakes towear out quickly and reduce fueleconomy. STEERING YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energyfrom the engine to help steer the vehicle. Never hold the steeri...

PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a seat belt. Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make itcapab...

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 to the LOCK position, thenremove the key. 2. Reinsert the key and turn the ignition to the OFF position. 3. Press and hold down the brake pe...

Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift leverfrom P (Park) to another position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. P (Park) Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into P (Park). Makesure the gearshift lever is securel...

The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) (the word OFF) on theend of the gearshift lever willilluminate. Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshiftin the position. The TCIL (the word OFF) wil...

Forced Downshifts To gain acceleration in (Overdrive) or Drive (O/D OFF) when passing another vehicle, push the accelerator to the floor. Thetransmission will downshift to the appropriate gear: third, second or firstgear. Shift strategy (4R100 automatic transmission) To account for customer driving ...

The reverse sensing system isautomatically enabled when the gearselector is placed in R (Reverse)and the ignition is ON. A reversesensing control allows the driver todisable the reverse sensing system only when the ignition is ON, and thegear selector is in R (Reverse). The OFF indicator remains ill...

Electronic shift on the fly (ESOF) 4x4 system The 4WD system: • provides 4x4 High engagement and disengagement while the vehicle ismoving. • is operated by a rotary control located on the instrument panel thatallows you select 2WD, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low operation. • uses hub locks that can be engaged ...

Using the electronic shift 4WD system Positions of the electronic shift system To prevent damage, the electronic shift 4WD system is designedto allow up to 45 seconds before the shift command is performed.In the event that conflicting shift commands are selected, allowup to 45 seconds for the shift ...

Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD high) to 2WD (2WD high) Rotate the 4WD control to 2WD atany forward speed. Disengagementof the transfer case and front hubsmay be delayed due to torque bindwhich is caused by driving on dryhard surfaces or performing tightturns while using the 4WD system. • You do not nee...

4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4HIGH (4WD high) or 2WD (2WDhigh) position. 5. Hold the shift command until theLOW RANGE indicator light shutsoff. 6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not shut off after 15 seconds, start the vehicle moving, thenrepeat steps 1 through 5 beforereporting any shift...

• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery byloose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, butavoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto thepavement only aft...

called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking. Use allavailable road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction oftravel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do notattempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of sur...

If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant shouldbe replaced. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshaftsand tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes animbalance that could damage drive components. “Tread Lightly” is an ...

Descend a hill in the same gear youwould use to climb up the hill toavoid excessive brake applicationand brake overheating. Do notdescend in neutral, disengageoverdrive or manually shift to alower gear. When descending asteep hill, avoid sudden hardbraking as you could lose control.When you brake ha...

brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without alsoputting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide andswing around during braking. Tir...

Each day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to checkpressure of all tires, and adjust ifrequired. Check tire pressure with atire gauge every few weeks(including spare). Safe operationrequires tires that are neitherunderinflated nor overloaded. Peri...

• GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum permissable combined weight of towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo)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 subtracti...

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks andutility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in this chapter. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handledifferently than u...

Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailerdealer if you require assistance. Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use thefollowing procedur...

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer la...

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. • The tra...

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...

Passenger compartment fuse panel / power distribution box The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel bythe brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove the fuse panel cover,turn the panel fastenerscounterclockwise. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 301 — Front blower motor relay 302 — Powertrain (EEC) relay 303 — Injector driver module relay(Diesel only) 304 — Heated backlite relay 305 — Trailer tow battery charge relay 306 — Delayed accessory relay 307 — Starter ...

Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the followinglocations: Tool Location Spare tire Mounted on the left rear quarterpanel in the cargo area Jack In the right rear cargo areastowage bin. Jack handle and lug wrench On top of the radiator suppor...

2. Turn engine OFF and block thediagonally opposite wheel (block notprovided). 3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lugwrench and spare tire from thestowage locations. 4. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim. 5. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove t...

• Front driver side (4x4) Make sure the jack fits into thenotched area on the differentialhousing. • Rear 8. Turn the jack handle clockwiseuntil the wheel is completely off theground and high enough to installthe spare tire. To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not put any part of your body unde...

10. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stemis facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug againstthe hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has beenlowered. 11. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 12. Remove th...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, thetransmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal andwill not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over ti...

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 covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second ...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

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. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheelson the ground and the rear wheels off the ground using a wheel lift or aslin...

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...

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

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

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...

REPAIRING PAINT CHIPS Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired usingthe Ultra Touch Prep and Finishing Kit (F7AZ-19K507–BA), which isav...

• Never spray a hot engine with cold water, as damage to theengine block or engine components may occur. • Use caution when using a self-serve power washer (1000psi maximumpressure) to clean the engine, as the high-pressure fluid couldpenetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Never apply anythi...

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...

Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary lat...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 gasoline engines Refer to the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 1. Battery 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Transmission fluid dipstick 4. Engine oil dipsti...

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...

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 level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL...

2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the eng...

It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (oranother brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for...

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

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 add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine...

If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant permonth, have your dealer check the engine cooling system. Your coolingsystem may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolantcan result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. Recycled engine coolant For...

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...

When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the enginewill completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort toincrease. Once the eng...

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

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

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

Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleadedgasoline. “Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularlyin the United States) because it may cause these problems to becomemore p...

• Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing thesame direction each time you fill up. • Have the vehicle lo...

• Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may wastefuel. • Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%less fue...

• 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)...

minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below: • First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway. • Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic withat least four idle periods. Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hou...

3. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right severaltimes. 4. Turn the engine off. 5. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level isbetween the arrows in the FULL COLD range. 6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe ...

Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyeswith running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting.Seek medical attention immediately. If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will causeperma...

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

Changing the air filter element (gasoline engines only) 1. Loosen the clamp that securesthe air filter element in place. 2. Carefully separate the two halvesof the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter elementfrom the open end of the air filterhousing. 4. Install a new air filter element, ens...

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 • Five ti...

Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speedrating, and...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Front axle Motorcraft SAE75W-90Premium 4x4Front AxleLubricant 4X4 vehicles 1.8L (3.8 pints) Rear axle 1 Motorcraft SAE75W-140Synthetic RearAxle Lubricant All 3.3L(6.9 pints) 2 Brake fluid HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fil...

5 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstickhandle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of thecorrect type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determinethe correct service inte...

Item Ford partname orequivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid PM-1 ESA-M6C25-Aand DOT 3 Enginecoolant-Gasolineengines MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant(green-colored) VC-4–A (inCanada,MotorcraftCXC-10 ) ESE-M97B44-A MotorcraftPrem...

MERCON t and MERCON t V type fluids are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON t and MERCON t V. Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON t and MERCON t V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON t may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than ther...

1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identificationnum...

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...

Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch swivel Tubular running bars TV/video system Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Carpeted cargo mat Door edge guards Truck covers Cargo liners, interior Carpet floor mats Cleaners, waxes and polishes Flat splash guards Front end cove...

A Accessory delay ..........................95 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ................................151–152 and child safety seats ............154description ..............................152disposal ....................................156driver air bag ..........................154i...

Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................280 Vehicle loading ..........................191 Ventilating your vehicle ...........169 W Warning chimes .....................14–15 Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 Washer fluid ..............................239 Wate...