Ford 2002 Mustang- User Manual

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includesBumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety RestraintCoverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, yourvehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect andEmissions Performance Warranties. For a detail...

Notice to owners of Cobra vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the“SVT Cobra Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This bookcontains important operation and maintenanceinformation. MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLESPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region, your vehicle maybe equi...

These are some of the symbols you may see on yourvehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child SeatInstallation Warning Child Seat TetherAnchorage Brake System Anti-Lock BrakeSystem Brake Fluid -Non-PetroleumBased Tract...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Turn signals Illuminates when theturn signals or thehazard lights areturned on. If the lights stay on continuously or flashfaster, check for a burned-out bulb. High beams Illuminates when thehigh beam headlampsare turned o...

Charging system Illuminates when thebattery is not chargingproperly. Air bag readiness Illuminates to confirmthat the air bags (frontor side) areoperational. If the light fails to illuminate, continuesto flash or remains on, have the system servicedimmediately. Anti-theft system Illuminates when the...

recommended octane and/or properly installing andsecurely tightening the fuel cap. After three drivingcycles without these or any other temporarymalfunctions present, the light should turn off. (Adriving cycle consists of a cold engine startupfollowed by mixed city/highway driving.) Noadditional veh...

Low fuel Illuminates when thefuel level in the fueltank is at, or near,empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). O/D off (if equipped) Illuminates when theoverdrive function hasbeen turned OFF usingthe transmission control switch (TCS) on thegearshift. If the light does not c...

illuminated and parking brake is off. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information. Brake system warning To confirm the brakesystem warning light isfunctional, it willmomentarily illuminatewhen the ignition is turned to the ON position(alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition...

Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps areon, the key is removed from the ignition and thedriver’s door is opened. GAUGES Base instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates thetemperature of theengine coolant. A...

Never remove the coolant reservoir capwhile the engine is running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system canburn you badly. This gauge indicates the temperature of the enginecoolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not atits proper level the gauge indication will not be...

When refueling the vehicle from empty indication,the amount of fuel that can be added will be lessthan the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates whichside of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. • ...

• Base instrumentcluster gauge • Optional instrumentcluster gauge Trip odometer Registers thekilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys.Press and release thereset button until a ’T’appears in the display(this represents thetrip mode). Press and hold the button for threeseconds to reset. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLECD Volume/power control Press the control toturn the audio systemon or off. Audio power can alsobe turned on bypressing the AM/FMselect control or the TAPE/CD select control. Turn control to raise orlower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and thei...

Press the FADE control then press: • to shift the sound to the frontand • to shift the sound to the rear. Seek function The seek function control works in radio, tape or CDmode. Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenablestation down thefrequency band. • Press to find the next li...

Scan function The scan functionworks in radio, tape orCD mode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling ofall listenable stations on the frequency band. Pressthe control again to stop the scan mode. Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short ...

Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memorypreset controls. These controls can be used to selectup to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations(six in FM1 and six in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequencyband with the AM/FMselect control. 2. Se...

These stations are temporarily stored in the memorypreset controls (until deactivated) and are accessedin the same manner as your original presets. To deactivate autoset and return to your audiosystem’s manually set memory stations, press theAUTO control again. Setting the clock To set the hour, pre...

clock mode, the media information will display for 10seconds, when the radio is turned on, and thenrevert to clock information. Any time that the mediais changed, (new radio station, etc.), the mediainformation will again display for 10 seconds beforereverting back to the clock. In media mode, theme...

Mute mode Press the MUTEcontrol to mute theplaying media. Pressthe MUTE controlagain to return to theplaying media. MACH T MP3 MUSIC SYSTEM 1. ON/OFF and volumecontrol2. AM/FM control3. Bass control4. Treble control5. Fade control6. Balance control7. Seek control8. Scan control9. Clock control10. Tu...

Volume/power control Press the control toturn the audio systemon or off. Turn the control toraise or lower thevolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and theignition is turned off, the volume will come back onat a “nominal” listening level when the ignitionswitch is turned back on. AM/FM ...

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can beadjusted between thefront and rearspeakers. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sounddistribution can beadjusted between theright and left speakers. MP3 functions Your audio system is equipped with MP3 capabilitywhich allows you to listen to songs in MP3 flat filem...

scan function is enabled. When the end of the disc isreached, the player will continue to scan from thefirst track forward. Press SCN again to disengage scan mode. Scan function in MP3 directory mode The scan function in MP3 directory mode allows youto briefly audition all tracks within the currentd...

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequencyband with the AM/FMselect control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until thesound returns, indicating the station is held inmemory o...

• Press on the SEEK control todecrease the hours. • Press on the SEEK control toincrease the hours. To set the minutes, press and hold the CLK controlwhile performing the following functions: • Press on the TUNE DIR control todecrease theminutes. • Press on the TUNE DIR control to increase the minut...

Playing a CD • If a CD is alreadyloaded, press the CDcontrol. CD play willbegin where itstopped last. • If a CD is not already loaded, insert the CD intothe system. CD will briefly appear in the displayand then the first track on the disc will beginplaying. Playing an MP3 disc in MP3 flat file mode ...

Selecting a directory in MP3 directory mode The TUNE DIR control allows you to select adifferent directory to play on the MP3 disc. • Press on the TUNE DIR control toadvance to the nextdirectory on the MP3 disc. If the current directoryis the last directory on the disc, pressing will select the firs...

Fast forward The fast forward control works in CD mode. It is notenabled in MP3 flat file mode or MP3 directorymode. Press and hold thecontrol until thedesired selection pointis reached. The display will show the elapsed timefor each track as you fast-forward through it. Whenthe end of the disc is r...

Shuffle feature in MP3 flat file mode The shuffle feature in MP3 flat file mode allows youto play all the tracks on the MP3 disc in randomorder. • Press the SHUFFLEcontrol to engagerandom play. SHFand then ON willbriefly appear in the display. The player will thenbegin random play. • To select anoth...

Track function in MP3 flat file mode and MP3directory mode • Press the TRACKcontrol. TRAC willappear in thedisplay. • Rotate the volumecontrol to advanceor reverse throughthe tracks. The MP3 icon will blink in the display while theMACH t track function is enabled. When the desired track is reached, ...

Error messages You may experience an error message for thefollowing situations: • NO DISC when the CD control is pressed andthere is not a CD present. • DISC ERR when there is a damaged or unreadabledisc. Such as, data discs containing no .mp3 files,or for data discs containing more than 255 files o...

MACH T 460 SOUND SYSTEM RADIO (CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE) MACH T 1000 SOUND SYSTEM RADIO (CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE) MACH 1000 T AUDIO SYSTEM Your vehicle may be equipped with the MACH 1000 t audio system. This system is equipped with a rack of amplifiers in the trunk of the vehicle. Do notstore or rest ite...

listening comfort and protection, it is notrecommended to listen to the MACH 1000 t audio system at high volume levels for extended periods oftime. Volume/power control Press the control toturn the audio systemon or off. Turn thecontrol to raise orlower volume. If the volume is set above a certain l...

AM/FM select The AM/FM selectcontrol works in radioand CD modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FMfrequency bands. Press the control to switchbetween AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FM select in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radiop...

preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips whenyou travel between cities with different radiostations. Starting autostore 1. Press and momentarily hold the AM/FM control. 2. AUTOSET will flashin the display as thefrequency band isscrolled through. 3. When the six strongest stations are filled...

If your vehicle is equipped with a CD changer,pressing the CD control again will allow you totoggle between accessing the multi disc system andthe CD changer. The display will read CD or CDDJ. Display description Six circles are always lit in the digital display. Thesesignify the six CD slots in the...

Load The load feature allowsyou to load single CDsinto the player internalto the radio. This six disc CD player is equipped with a CDdoor. Compact discs should only be insertedinto the player after the CD door has beenopened by the player. Do not attempt to forcethe door open. Compact discs should o...

Eject Press the EJ control tostop and eject a CD.You can choose whichCD will be ejected by pressing the EJ control andthe desired preset number (1–6). For example, toeject CD 2, press the EJ control and then press thepreset 2 control. If you do not choose a specific CD,the player will eject the curr...

Compression feature (if equipped) The compressionfeature operates in CDmode and brings softand loud CD passagestogether for a moreconsistent listening level. On Audiophile audios, press the MENU control untilcompression status is displayed. Press the SELcontrol to enable the compression feature when...

Use the SEL control to select the program type.With the feature on, use the SEEK or SCAN controlto find the desired program type from the followingselections: • Classic • Country • Info • Jazz • Oldies • R & B • Religious • Rock • Soft • Top 40 Show This feature allows youto select the type ofRD...

Use the SEL control to select the desired signalmode (the selected mode will appear in the display).The following can be selected: • DSPOFF—disengagesthe feature • STADIUM—outdoorstadium with a capacity of about 30 000 • CHURCH—church with a high vault • HALL—rectangular concert hall capacity of abo...

CD CARE CD units are designed to play commerciallypressed 12cm audio compact discs only. Due totechnical incompatibility, certain recordableand re-recordable compact discs may notfunction correctly when used in Ford CDplayers. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with ascratch protection film attached, and CDs...

MP3 DISC QUALITY FACTORS The MACH t MP3 music system is designed for use with CD-DA (regular audio discs), CD-R and CD-RWdiscs. Discs must comply with ISO 9660 and Jolietstandards. Several factors can effect disc playback quality: • Disc capacity — Each disc contains about 650 MBof storage capacity....

CD, MP3 AND CD PLAYER CARE • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch theplaying surface. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heatsources for extended periods of time. • Do not insert more than one disc into the slot ofthe CD player (if equipped). • Always store discs out of direct sunl...

CASSETTE AND CASSETTE PLAYER CARE • Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long orless. • Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, highhumidity, extreme heat or extreme cold. Allowtapes that may have been exposed to extremetemperatures to reach a moderate temperaturebefore playing. • Tighten very loo...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSYSTEM Fan speed control Controls the volume ofair circulated in thevehicle. Temperature control knob Controls thetemperature of theairflow inside thevehicle. Mode selector control Controls the directionof the airflow to theinside of the vehicle. • MAX A/C – Distri...

Operating tips • To reduce fogging in humid weather, place theclimate control system in Defrost and RearDefrost mode (if equipped) before driving. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicleunder warm weather conditions, do not drive withthe climate control system in the Off mode. • To reduce hu...

HEADLAMP CONTROL • Pull the headlampcontrol toward youto the first positionto turn on theparking lamps, taillamps, license platelamps and markerlamps. • Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outerposition to turn on the headlamps (in addition tothe previous lamps). Foglamp control (if equipped...

Always remember to turn on yourheadlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)System does not activate your tail lamps andgenerally may not provide adequate lighting duringthese conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in acollisi...

If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignmentof your headlamps should be checked by a qualifiedservice technician. Headlamp vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screendirectly in front of it. • (1) Eight feet...

4. On the wall orscreen you will observea light pattern with flatedges at the top of thebeam pattern. If theflat edges are not atthe horizontalreference line, the beam will need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp,then use a 6 mm allen wrench or screwdriver toadjust the ...

BULBSReplacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lampsfrequently: • Headlamps • Tail lamps • Brakelamps • High-mount brakelamp • Turn signal lamps • Backup lamps • License plate lamp Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will bereplaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for anextend...

Interior bulbs Check the operation of the following interior bulbsfrequently: • interior overhead lamp • map lamp For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualifiedtechnician. Map lamps For bulb replacement, see a qualified servicetechnician or your dealer. Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headla...

6. Without turning,remove the old bulbfrom the lamp assemblyby gently pulling itstraight out of the lampassembly. To install the new bulb: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefullyand keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch theglass. The oil from your ha...

3. At the back of theheadlamp, pull tworetainer pins up torelease the headlampassembly. 4. Pull headlampassembly forwarddisengaging the lampfrom the rear snap retainers to expose the back ofthe bulb. 5. Rotate the bulbsocketcounterclockwise andremove from lampassembly. 6. Carefully pull thebulb stra...

Replacing foglamp bulbs The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure.The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope isscratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle thebulb carefully. Grasp the bulb only by its base.Avoid touching the glass envelope. 1. Rotate the foglampbulb counterclockwiseand remove fro...

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshieldwiper control to thedesired interval, low orhigh speed position. The bars of varyinglength are forintermittent wipers. When in this position rotate thecontrol upward for fast intervals and downward forslow intervals. Push the control onthe end of...

Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper armaway from thewindshield and lockinto the serviceposition. 2. Turn the blade at anangle from the wiperarm. Push the lock pinmanually to release theblade and pull thewiper blade downtoward the windshieldto remove it from the a...

• Press the bottomportion of the rockerswitch to open. Express down To make the driverwindow open fullywithout holding thewindow control, pressthe bottom portion ofthe driver windowcontrol completelydown and releasequickly. Depress againto stop window operation. Window lock (if equipped) The window ...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS(IF EQUIPPED) To adjust your mirrors: 1. Move the mirrorselector control all theway to the left toadjust the left mirroror all the way to theright to adjust the rightmirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tiltthe mirror. 3. Return the control to the center po...

To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicleignition. Once speed control isswitched off, thepreviously programmedset speed will beerased. To set a speed • Press SET ACCEL.For speed control tooperate, the speedcontrol must be ONand the vehiclespeed must begreater than 48 km/h(30 mp...

OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts anddownshifts through all available gears. Deactivating overdrive Press the TransmissionControl Switch (TCS)located on thegearshif...

Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hardobjects can injure you in a collision. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT(IF EQUIPPED) Position the floor mat sothat the eyelet is over thepointed end of theretention post and rotateforward to lock in. Makesure that the mat does notinterfere with the operationof th...

3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header atboth the right and left sides by pulling each clamprearward until the hook in the windshield header isfree. The clamps are flush with the header when inthe closed position. 4. Close the windshield header clamps immediatelyafter disengagement, to avoid ...

2. Fasten snap on bootto quarter trim panelon both sides of thevehicle. 3. Insert boot tongueinto groove located onrear of seat. 4. To remove, unfastenthe snaps and the boottongue. 5. Pull forward and liftoff. Raising the convertible top The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake ...

5. Open both top clamps before the top meets thewindshield header 6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the topuntil it has reached the fully closed position flush tothe header. 7. The two pins under the forward edge of the topshould seat themselves in the matching holes in theheader. 8. To fast...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case ofloss, replacement keys are available from yourdealer. You should always carry a second key with you in asafe place in case you require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock y Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS...

Opening the trunk Press the control onceto open the trunk. Ensure that the trunkis closed and latchedbefore driving yourvehicle. Failure to latchthe trunk may causeobjects to fall out ofthe trunk or block the rear view. This feature willnot work with the transmission out of P (Park) or N(Neutral) if...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armedimmediately afterswitching the ignitionto the 3 (OFF)position. The THEFT indicator in theinstrument cluster willflash every twoseconds when the vehicle is armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicl...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with headrestraints which are vertically adjustable. Thepurpose of these head restraints is to help limit headmotion in the event of a rear collision. To properlyadjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint...

Lift handle to moveseat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjustseatback. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbarcontrol is located onthe outboard side ofthe seat. Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjustsoftness. Adjust...

Reclining the seatback can cause anoccupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in theevent of a collision. The control is located on the front outboard cornerof the driver’s seat. Press front to raise orlower the front portionof the seat cushion. Press rear ...

outboard back of the seat. The seatback locksautomatically when returned to the normal position. The rotating boot on the front seat belt is designedto allow rear seat entry/exit. To enter the rear seat: 1. Remove safety beltfrom safety belt guideon top of front seat. 2. Rotate the safetybelt boot r...

To reduce the risk of injury, make surechildren sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in acollision. All occupants of the vehicle, including thedriver, should alwa...

Always transport children 12 years old andunder in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Safety belts and seats can become hot in avehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seatcovers and buckles before you place a childanywh...

2. To unfasten, pushthe release button andremove the tonguefrom the buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in thevehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. Thefront passenger and rear seat outboard safety beltshave two types of locking modes described below: Energy Management Fea...

Failure to replace the Belt and Retractorassembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractormode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustmentto your movements and locking in response tovehicle movement. For example, if...

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt isbuckled before theignition switch is turnedto the ON position... The BeltMinder feature will notactivate. The purpose of the BeltMinder is to remindoccasional wearers to wear safety belts all of thetime. The following are reasons most often given for notweari...

Reasons given... Consider... “The people I’mwith don’t wearbelts” Set the example, teen deaths occur 4times more often in vehicles with TWOor MORE people. Children and youngerbrothers/sisters imitate behavior theysee. “I have an airbag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. F...

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees)from the upright position. Do not put anything on or over the air bagmodule. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to bepropelled by the air bag into your face and torsocausing serious injury. Do not attempt to s...

Air bags can kill or injure a child in a childseat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use aforward-facing child seat in the front seat, movethe seat all the way back. How does the air bag supplemental restraintsystem work? The air bag SRS isdesigned to a...

amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present whichmay irritate the skin and eyes, but none of theresidue is toxic. While the system is designed to help reduce seriousinjuries, contact with a deploying air bag may alsocause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss.Because air bags must inflate rap...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrumentcluster or a tone to indicate the condition of thesystem. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system is...

years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs]or less), you must put them in safety seats madeespecially for children. Check your local and state orprovincial laws for specific requirements regardingthe safety of children in your vehicle. Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher lap while ...

years of age. Although the lap/shoulder belt willprovide some protection, these children are still toosmall for lap/shoulder belts to fit properly, whichcould increase the risk of serious injury. To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belton children who have outgrown child safety seats,For...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning boosterseats: • Those that arebackless. If your backlessbooster seat has aremovable shield,remove the shieldand use thelap/shoulder belt. If aseating position has a low seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seat may place yo...

collision. For this reason, you should never use abooster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use abooster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat-the safest place for children to ride. Follow all instructions provided by themanufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt un...

Installing child safety seats in combination lapand shoulder belt seating positions If you must use aforward facing childseat in the front seat(reminder - children 12years old and undershould always beproperly restrained inthe rear seat) the shoulder belt mustbe routed throughthe belt guide at theto...

The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped withbuilt-in tether strap anchors located behind the seatson the package tray behind the speakers (coupe) oron the lower backside of the seatback (convertible). The tether anchors in your vehicle are either locatedunder a cover marked with the child tether...

For Coupe only: 4. Open the tetheranchor covers. 5. Clip the tether strapto the anchor asshown. For Convertible only: The tether anchors onthe convertible arelocated on the lowerbackside of theseatback. 4. Access tetheranchors located behindthe seatback and pullaway vinyl flap toexpose anchors. 5. C...

Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seatinstallation at the seating positions marked with thechild seat symbol. The center ofthe rear seat is NOT designed as a seating position. TheLATCH anchors werenot designed to beused with a childseat in the centerposition and there isno tether anchoravaila...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allowsthe electricalaccessories such as theradio to operate whilethe engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks thesteering wheel, automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. For vehicle equippedwith a manual transmission, you must depress...

the accelerator when you have difficulty starting theengine. For more information on starting the vehicle,refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. Extended idling at high engine speeds canproduce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk offire or other damage. ...

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate orilluminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, havethe vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine star...

Have the exhaust and body ventilation systemschecked whenever: • the vehicle is raised for service. • the sound of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in a collision. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals kn...

cold, heat, moisture, road dust, salt or mud. If a“metal-to-metal,” “continuous grinding” or“continuous squeal” sound is present while braking,the brake linings may be worn-out and should beinspected by a qualified service technician. If you are driving down a long or steep hill,shift to a lower gea...

ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turnedto the ON position. If the light does not illuminatemomentarily at start up, remains on or continues toflash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on,the anti-lock brake...

If a system fault is detected the OFF indicator lampon the traction control switch will be illuminated andyour vehicle should be serviced. TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slipperysurfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poortraction surface. Under normal con...

Understanding gearshift positions P (Park) Always come to acomplete stop beforeshifting into P (Park).Make sure the gearshiftlever is securelylatched in P (Park).This position locks thetransmission andprevents the rearwheels from turning. Always set the parking brake fully and makesure the gearshift...

(Overdrive) The normal drivingposition for the bestfuel economy.Transmission operatesin gears one throughfour. (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressingthe transmissioncontrol switch on thegearshift lever. The transmissioncontrol indicator light(TCIL) will illuminateon the instrumentcluster. Drive ...

To return to (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch. The O/D OFF indicatorwill no longer be illuminated. Each time the vehicle is started, the transmissionwill automatically return to normal overdrive mode. Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, youmust press the transmis...

Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (First) when yourvehicle is moving faster then 24 km/h (15 mph).This will damage the clutch. Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1 - 2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2 - 3 31 km/h (19 ...

4. Turn the ignition keyto position 3 (OFF). Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it maymove unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Reverse You must be at a complete stop to shift into R(Reverse). You can shift into R (Reverse) only bymoving the gearshif...

Removing key from ignition • Turn the ignition keyto position 3 (OFF). • Push the releaselever forward androtate the keytowards you andremove. DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water,especially if the depth is unknown. Traction or brakecapability may be limited and if the i...

and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is determinedby subtracting the weight of the loaded trailertowing vehicle from the GCWR for the towingvehicle. • Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges fromzero to the maximum trailer weight rating. Remember to f...

TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towingpackages are available through Ford orLincoln/Mercury dealers. RECREATIONAL TOWING(ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) Follow these guidelines for your specific powertraincombination to tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground (such as beh...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicleconcern, Ford Motor Company offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited ...

portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehiclesand is mailed to you if you own a Mercury orLincoln. In Canada, the card is found in the OwnerInformation Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who requireroadside assistance, call 1–800–241–3673; Lincolnvehicle cust...

• The hazard lightscontrol is located ontop of the steeringcolumn. • Depress hazardlights control toactivate all hazardflasherssimultaneously. • Depress control again to turn the flashers off. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intendedto stop the electric...

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electricalcomponents in thevehicle are notworking, a fuse mayhave blown. Blownfuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse.Check the appropriate fuses before replacing anyelectrical components. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage ra...

To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool providedon the fuse panel cover. The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 20A Cigar lighter 2 20A Engine controls 3 — Not used 4 10A Right-hand low beam headlamp 5 15A Instrument clust...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 41 15A Brake lamp 42 — Not used 43 20A CB Power windows 44 — Not used Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the enginecompartment. The power distribution box containshigh-current fuses that pro...

The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description Relay 1 — Fog lamp interrupt Relay 2 — Interval wiper Relay 3 — Wiper HI/LO Relay 4 — Starter Relay 5 — Fog lamps 1 50A** (4.6L), 30A CB (3.8L) Electric cooling fan motor 2 30A** Headl...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 22 — Not used 23 — Not used 24 20A* A/C pressure 25 — Not used 26 30A** PCM 27 20A** Daytime Running Lamps(DRL) module, Foglamprelay 28 25A CB Convertible top 29 Diode Convertible top circuitbreaker * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses CHA...

If you use the temporary spare tirecontinuously or do not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to losecontrol of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself orothers. When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • use more than one temporary spare tire at a time • exceed 80 k...

5. Put the jack in thejack notch next to thetire you are changing.Turn the jack handleclockwise until thewheel is completely offthe ground. Never use the reardifferential as ajacking point. To lessen therisk of personal injury, do not put anypart of your bodyunder the vehiclewhile changing a tire.Do...

9. Remove the jack andfully tighten the lugnuts in the ordershown. 10. Put flat tire, wheelornament (ifequipped), jack and lugwrench away. Makesure jack is fastened so it does not rattle when youdrive. 11. Unblock the wheels. Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this fe...

3. Install the lug nut by turning the wrenchclockwise. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode ifexposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicledamage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which canburn skin, eyes and clothing, if c...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to thepositive (+) terminal of the 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 tothe positive (+) term...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-)cable to an exposed metal part of the stalledvehicle’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 c...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse orderthat they were connected. 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 (...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact aprofessional towing service or, if you are a member,your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with awheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with aslingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved asl...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada haveauthorized dealerships to service your vehicle. It ispreferred that you return to the authorized dealerwhere your vehicle was purchased when warrantyrepairs are needed. However, you may also take yourvehicle to another F...

In the United States: Ford Motor CompanyCustomer Relationship Center16800 Executive Plaza DriveP.O. Box 6248Dearborn, Michigan 481211-800-392-3673 (FORD)(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)www.ford.com In Canada:Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000...

In order to help you service your Ford or LincolnMercury vehicle, please have the followinginformation available when contacting a CustomerRelationship Center: • Your telephone number (home and business) • The name of the dealer and the city where thedealership is located • The year and make of your...

• Protection against covered repair costs after yourBumper-to-Bumper Warranty expires. You may purchase Ford ESP from any participatingFord and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canadadealer. There are several plans available in varioustime, distance and deductible combinations whichcan be tailored to fit...

trucks which are within the terms of any applicablewritten new vehicle warranty are eligible for review,except those involving: • a non-Ford product • a non-Ford dealership • sales disputes between customer and dealerexcept those associated with warranty repairs orconcerns with the vehicle’s perform...

firm. The dealership Board member is chosen fromFord and Lincoln Mercury dealership management,recognized for their business leadership qualities. What the Board needs To have your case reviewed you must complete theapplication in the DSB brochure and mail it to theaddress provided on the applicatio...

You will receive a letter of explanation if yourapplication does not qualify for Board review. Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation,indicate YES to question 6 on the application. Whileit is your right to make an oral presentation beforethe Board, this is not a requiremen...

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WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarmwater and a neutral Ph shampoo, such as DetailWash (ZC-3–A), which is available from your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap,such as dish washing or laundry liquid. Theseproducts can discolor and spot painted ...

Do not use chemical solvents or strongdetergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of theair bag system. • Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean ifyou have been in contact with certain productssuch as insect repellent and suntan lotion in orderto avoid...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the enginecompartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide whichmakes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, yourdealership can provide the...

2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle frommoving unexpectedly. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1(First). 3. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 4. Block the wheels to prevent the veh...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle,pull the hood releasehandle located underthe bottom left cornerof the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release theauxiliary latch that is located under the front centerof the hood. 3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. HOOD Mai...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Check the washer fluidwhenever you stop forfuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with asymbol. Add fluid to fill thereservoir if the level islow. In very coldweather, do not fill thereservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Fordspecification ESR-M17P5–A . Refer to ...

5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil levelindicator (dipstick). • 3.8L V6 engine • 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully,then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the MIN—MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil lev...

• 4.6L SOHC V8 engine • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause enginedamage. Some oil must be removed from theengine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fullyseated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in t...

BATTERY Your vehicle isequipped with aMotorcraftmaintenance-freebattery which normallydoes not requireadditional water duringits life of service. However, for severe usage or in high temperatureclimates, check the battery electrolyte level. Refer tothe scheduled maintenance guide for the serviceinte...

Batteries normally produce explosive gaseswhich can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substancesto come near the battery. When working near thebattery, always shield your face and protect youreyes. Always provide proper ventilation. When lifting a plastic-cased...

3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operatingtemperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle forat least one minute. 6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearningprocess. • The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10miles) or ...

ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant shouldbe checked at the mileage intervals in the scheduledmaintenance guide. The coolant concentrationshould be maintained at 50/50 coolant and water,which equates to a freeze point of -36° C (-34° F).Coolant concen...

• 4.6L SOHC V8engine When the engine is cold, check the level of theengine coolant in the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold filllevel” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir. • Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide forservice interval schedules. • Be sure to read and under...

water as soon as possible. Water alone (withoutengine coolant) can cause engine damage fromcorrosion, overheating or freezing. • Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or anyengine coolants mixed with alcohol ormethanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage fromoverh...

Engine coolant refill procedure-4.6L V8 engine The following procedure should be used whenrefilling the cooling system of a 4.6L V8 engine afterit has been drained or become extremely low. 1. Remove the pressure relief cap from the enginecoolant reservoir as previously outlined. 2. Slowly add a 50/5...

enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant anddistilled water to bring the liquid level to the properlevel. If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) ofengine coolant per month, have your dealer checkthe engine cooling system. Your cooling system mayhave a leak. Operating an engine with a...

• NEVER increase the coolant concentrationabove 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrationsabove 60% will decrease the overheatprotection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant containerto ensure the coolant concentration in yourvehic...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUTAUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure inan overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. Ifthe fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wa...

Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-upwhen filling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in thevehicle (including the cargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with thefuel container while fill...

Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle orhesitation driveability problems during a cold start,try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded gasoline.“Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended(particularly in the United States) because it maycause these problems to become more pr...

• You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF toON several times after refueling, to allow the fuelsystem to pump the fuel from the tank to theengine. • Your “Service Engine Soon” indicator may comeon. For more information on the “Service EngineSoon” indicator, refer to the Instrument cluster chapte...

fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gaugeindicates empty. Empty reserve is the small amountof fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuelgauge indicates empty. The amount of usable fuel in the empty reservevaries and should not be relied upon toincrease driving range. When refueling your...

4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from thecurrent odometer reading. 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order todetermine fuel economy: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide bytotal kilometers traveled. Divide total miles traveled by total gallonsused. Keep a record for at least o...

• Using the air conditioner or defroster may reducefuel economy. • You may want to turn off the speed control inhilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between thirdand fourth gear occurs. Unnecessary shifting ofthis type could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is...

• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fueleconomy as compared to driving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy whenoperated in the top cruise gear and with steadypressure on the gas pedal. • Close windows for high speed driving. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle shoul...

If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery hasjust been serviced, the on-board diagnostics systemis reset to a “not ready for I/M test” condition. Toready the on-board diagnostics system for I/Mtesting, a minimum of 30 minutes of city andhighway driving is necessary as described below: • Firs...

2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheelleft and right several times.3. Turn the engine off.4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should bewithin the FULL HOT range. Do not add fluid if thelevel is within this range.5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts,continuously che...

• 3.8L OHV V6 engine • 4.6L SOHC V8engine 1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to preventdirt or water from entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect thefluid level. 3. If necessary, addbrake fluid from a cleanun-opened containeruntil the level reaches MAX. Do not fill above thisline. 4. Use ...

If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3,you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Do not let the reservoir for the mastercylinder run dry. This may cause the brakes to fail. CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT (IF EQUIPPED) Check the clutchadjustment. Refer tothe scheduledmaintenance guide forthe service int...

until it is at normal operating temperature(approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle hasbeen operated for an extended period at highspeeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling atrailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking. 1. ...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, afterthe vehicle has been parked for at least one houror has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommendedspecifications found on the ce...

• 17 inch four tirerotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires whenthe wear band is visiblethrough the tire treads. When replacing full size tires, never mixradial bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the tirepressure decal. Make sure that all tires are thes...

Failure to follow these precautions mayadversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose controland roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’soriginal tires may also affect the accuracy of yourspeedometer. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Driving too fa...

• If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle. • Remove the tire chains when they are no longerneeded. Do not use tire chains on dry roads. • The suspension insulation and bumpers will helpprevent vehicle damage. Do not remove thesecomponents from your vehicle when using snowtires and chains. MOTO...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluid MotorcraftHighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to line onreservoir Engine oil(includesfilter change) MotorcraftSAE 5W-20PremiumSyntheticBlend MotorOil 3.8L OHV V6engine 4.7 L (5.0quarts) 4.6L SOHCV8 engine 5.7L (...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Rear axlelubricant 2 MotorcraftSAE 80W-90PremiumRear AxleLubricant 7 .5 inch axle 1.5L (3.25pints) MotorcraftSAE 75W-140SyntheticRear AxleLubricant 8.8 inch axle 2.0L (4.25pints) Fuel tank N/A All 59.4L (15.7gallons) Transmissionfluid 3 MotorcraftMERCON t V A...

meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A forcomplete refill of Traction-Lok axles. 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicatedon the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON t and MERCON t V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON t an...

1 Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Fordspecification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill ofTraction-Lok axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricantthat does not require changing unless the axle hasbeen submerged in water. 2 Ensure the ...

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicleidentification number isattached to a metal tagand is located on thedriver side instrumentpanel. (Please notethat in the graphicXXXX is representativeof your vehicleidentification number.) Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of theve...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories areavailable for your vehicle through your localauthorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford of Canadadealer. These quality accessories have beenspecifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom design...

A ABS (see Brakes) ... 140 Air bag supplementalrestraintsystem .............. 114–115 and child safetyseats ....................... 116description ............ 115disposal .................. 119driver air bag ........ 117indicatorlight .................. 11, 119operation ............... 117passenger...

Windows power ....................... 78 Windshield washerfluid and wipers checking andadding fluid ........... 199 checking andcleaning ................... 76operation ................. 76replacing wiperblades ...................... 77 Wrecker towing ....... 175 Index 255