Ford 2002 Mustang v.1- User Manual

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

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 lightsstay on continuously or flash faster, check for aburned-out bulb. High beams Illuminates when thehigh beam headlampsare turned on...

Safety belt Illuminates to remindyou to fasten yoursafety belts. For moreinformation, refer tothe Seating and safety restraints chapter. Charging system Illuminates when thebattery is not chargingproperly. Air bag readiness Illuminates to confirmthat the air bags (frontor side) areoperational. If th...

Light turns on solid: Temporary malfunctions may cause the light toilluminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installedand securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected byfill...

Check fuel cap Illuminates when thefuel cap is not installedcorrectly. Check thefuel cap for properinstallation. When the fuel filler cap is properlyre-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period ofnormal driving. Continuing to operate the vehiclewith the check fuel cap light on, can activa...

Traction Control Y active Illuminates when theTraction Control y system is active. It willbe lit for a minimum offour seconds or for the duration of the TractionControl y event. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) To confirm theanti-lock brake system(ABS)...

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 ismoved from the ON position to START position, thelight will momentarily illuminate prior to reac...

GAUGES Base instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates thetemperature of theengine coolant. Atnormal operatingtemperature, the needle remains within the normalarea (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it entersthe red section, the engine...

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...

Fuel gauge Displays approximatelyhow much fuel is in thefuel tank. The fuelgauge may vary slightlywhen the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. 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. Speed...

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 theTAPE/CD selectcontrol. Turn control to raise orlower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and theign...

Bass adjust The bass adjust controlallows you to increaseor decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Press the BASS control then press: • to decrease the bass output and • to increase the bass output. Treble adjust The treble adjustcontrol allows you toincrease or decreasethe audio system’s treble ou...

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can beadjusted between thefront and rearspeakers. 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...

Seek function for CD or CD changer(if equipped) • Press to seek to the previous track ofthe current disc. If aselection has beenplaying for threeseconds or more and you press , the CD changer will replay that selection from thebeginning. • Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc....

AM/FM select The AM/FM selectcontrol works in radio,tape and 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 tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and be...

Autoset memory preset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stationswithout losing your original manually set presetstations. This feature is helpful on trips when youtravel between cities with different radio stations. Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM selectcont...

To set the minute,press and hold the CLKcontrol and pressTUNE: • to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. If your vehicle has aseparate clock, (other than the digital radio display),the CLK control will not function in the abovemanner. The CLK control willallow you to switchbetween media displ...

Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequencydown the band(whether or not alistenable station islocated there). Hold the control to move throughthe frequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station islocated there). Hold for...

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 volumecontrol 2. AM/FM control 3. Bass control 4. Treble control 5. Fade control 6. Balance control 7. Seek control 8. Scan control 9. Clock contr...

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...

MP3 file directory structure The MACH t MP3 music system recognizes MP3 disc file and directory (folder) structure as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 discplayback: MP3 flat file mode (default) and MP3directory mode. • MP3 flat file mode ignores any directory structurepresent on the ...

Scan function in CD mode Press SCN to engagescan mode and to heara brief sampling of alltracks on the disc. Thetrack number in the display will blink while the scanfunction is enabled. When the end of the disc isreached, the player will continue to scan from thefirst track forward. Press SCN again t...

To scan tracks in another directory, press or on the TUNE DIR control to select the desireddirectory. The scan function will be disabled whenyou change directories. Press the SCN control again to enable the scanfunction for the selected directory. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped wi...

Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequencydown the band. Holdfor quick movement through the frequencies. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band. Hold for quick movement through thefrequencies. When the top of the band is reached,the tuner will continue to select from ...

• If an MP3 disc isalready present inthe player, press theCD control to beginplay. • Press the MP3 DIRcontrol to engageMP3 directory mode,if desired. The tracknumber format on the display will change fromTXXX (XXX=current track number) to XX-XX(directory —track number). Note: If the car’s ignition i...

Eject function Press the control tostop and eject a disc. If a disc is ejected andnot removed from the player, the player willautomatically reload the disc and return to radiomode. This feature will operate when the ignition ison or off. Rewind The rewind control works in CD mode. It is notenabled i...

Shuffle feature The shuffle feature works in CD mode, MP3 flat filemode and MP3 directory mode. Shuffle feature in CD mode The shuffle feature plays all tracks on the currentdisc in random order. • Press the SHUFFLEcontrol to engagerandom play. SHFand then ON willbriefly appear in the display. The p...

• To select anotherrandom track on thedisc, pressor on the SEEK control. • Press SCN to scanthrough randomtracks. The tracknumber will flash inthe display. The shuffle function will remainenabled. • Press SHUFFLEagain to disengagethe shuffle feature.SHF and then OFFwill briefly display and the curre...

To shuffle tracks inanother directory,press or on the TUNE DIR control to select the desired directory.The shuffle function still remains enabled. Press the SHUFFLE control again to disengage theSHUFFLE feature. SHUF and OFF will brieflydisplay and the current track will continue to play. Compressio...

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 items on the amplifier rack, as thiscould cause damage to...

Turn the control toraise or lower volume. 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. Speed sensitive volume With this feature, radio volume changesautomatically and sl...

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM selectcontrol. Press the AM/FM control to toggle betweenAM, FM1, or FM2. 2. Press the SEEK control to access the nextlistenable station up or down the frequency band.Press the TUNE control to go up or down thelistening band i...

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, thestation stored in memory preset control 1 will startplaying. If there are less than six strong stations a...

CD select CD mode may beentered by pressingthe CD control and theLOAD control. Loadthe CD into the audio system. The first track of thedisc will begin playing. After that, CD play will beginwhere it stopped last. If an alternative CD is desired, press thecorresponding preset control (1–6) of a loade...

choose the next available one.) Wait until the CDdoor opens. Load the CD into the player. LOADINGCD# is displayed. When the CD has been loaded, thedoor will close and the CD will begin to play. Forexample, to load a CD into slot 2, press the LOADcontrol and then press preset 2. Auto load This featur...

Auto eject Press and momentarilyhold the EJ control toengage auto eject. AllCDs which are present in the player will be ejectedone at a time. If a CD is ejected and not removedfrom the door of the CD player, the player willautomatically reload the CD. This feature may beused when the ignition is ON ...

FIND type — Allows you to select your desired FMprogram type and search for that selection. SHOW — Allows you to select from NAME (displaysthe name of the radio station), TYPE (displays theRDS program type: rock, jazz, etc.), or NONE(deactivates the RDS display). Radio data system (RDS) feature This...

show at the bottom of the display. Interruptingtraffic announcements will be at the selected volumelevel. To disengage the feature, press the MENU controluntil TRAFFIC ON displays. Press the SEL control.The display will read TRAFFIC OFF. Traffic announcements are not available inmost U.S. markets. P...

Show This feature allows youto select the type ofRDS broadcastinformation the radiowill regularly show inthe display. With RDS activated,press the MENUcontrol until SHOW isdisplayed. Use the SEL control to select TYPE (displays theRDS program type: rock, jazz, etc), NAME (displaysthe name of the rad...

If sound skips: • You may be traveling on a rough road, playingbadly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty.Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage theplayer. If your changer does not work, it may be that: • A disc is already loaded where you want to inserta disc. • The disc is inserted with...

• Do not disassemble the player. The laser used indisc playback is extremely harmful to the eyes. Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped orsized) discs, or discs with removable labels intothe CD player as jamming may occur. Damageincurred by adhesive materials of any kind ornon-standard discs may...

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...

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

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

Function Trade Number Map lamp 575 Visor vanity lamp 74 Glove compartment 194 Rearview mirror map lamps 192 Fog lamp 899 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except wherenoted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer. Interior bulbs Check the operation of the following interior ...

4. Disconnect theelectrical connectorfrom the bulb bypulling rearward. 5. Remove the bulbretaining ring byrotating itcounterclockwise(when viewed from therear) to free it fromthe bulb socket, and slide the ring off the plasticbase. Keep the ring to retain the new bulb. 6. Without turning,remove the ...

3. Connect the electrical connector into the plasticbase until it snaps, locking it into position. 4. Install the headlamp on vehicle by aligning thelamp with the rear snap retainers, push to seat andsecure with two retainer pins. 5. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they workproperly. If the head...

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 ...

2. Move the control inthe direction you wishto tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the control to the center position. SPEED CONTROL To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannotbe controlled until thevehicle is traveling ator above 48 km/h (30mph). Do not shift thegearshift lever into N (Neut...

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 mph). If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehiclespeed may vary momentarily slower or faster thanthe set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot red...

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...

• Convertible top control (if equipped) 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 d...

To lower the convertible top: 1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage theparking brake. Key must be in the ON position. 2. Check the convertible top stowage compartmentbehind the rear seat to be sure it is empty and readyto receive the top. 3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header atboth th...

Installation of the boot 1. Push boot rearwardand engage boot underthe body molding atthe rear and sides. 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 forwar...

Raising the convertible top The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is engaged. Do not raise the top whilethe vehicle is moving because the top may beseverely damaged. To raise the convertible top: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage theparking brake. Key must be in...

KEYS The key operates alllocks on your vehicle.In case of loss,replacement keys areavailable from yourdealer. You should alwayscarry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock y Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS Pre...

On hot days, the temperature in the trunkor vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these hightemperatures for even a short time can causedeath or serious heat-related injuries, includingbrain damage. Small children are particularly atrisk. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This d...

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...

The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmercontrol or • any door is open The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30minutes after the ignition has been turned to theOFF position, 10 minutes after if the door is leftopen, and 30 minutes after if the tr...

Key information Your vehicle is suppliedwith two coded keys. Only a coded key will start your vehicle.Spare coded keys canbe purchased fromyour dealership. Yourdealership can program your key or you can “do ityourself”, refer to Programming spare keys. Large metallic objects,electronic devices onthe...

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 the forward side of the control to adjustfirmness. Press the rear side of the control to adjust softness....

Reclining the seatback can reduce theeffectiveness of the seat’s safety belt in the event 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 to raise orlower the rear portionof the sea...

REAR SEATS Use the seatbackrelease to fold the backof the front seatforward for rear seatpassenger entry or exit.This release handle islocated on the loweroutboard back of theseat. The seatbacklocks automatically when returned to the normalposition. The rotating boot on the front seat belt is design...

When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hearthe seat latch into place. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatbackupright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make surechildren sit where they can be properly res...

Each seating position in your vehicle has aspecific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designedto be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt onthe outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulderbelt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety beltaround your nec...

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...

How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle thecombination lap andshoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulderportion and pulldownward until theentire belt isextracted. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, youwill hear a clicking sound. This indicates thesafety belt is now in the automatic l...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that allsafety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualifiedtechnician after any collision. Safety beltassemblies not in use during a collision should alsobe inspected and replaced if either damage ...

Reasons given... Consider... “Belts wrinkle my clothes” Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkleyour clothes, particularly if youare unbelted. “The people I’m withdon’t wear belts” Set the example, teen deathsoccur 4 times more often invehicles with TWO or MOREpeople. Children and...

• This will disable BeltMinder if it is currentlyenabled, or enable BeltMinder if it is currentlydisabled. 7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is providedby the safety belt warning light flashing four timesper second for three seconds. 8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is providedby: • The ...

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to makesure they work properly and are not damaged.Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are nonicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safetybelt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, frontseat belt buckle assemb...

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing anddiagnostic module which records information aboutthe air bag and sensor systems. In the event of acollision this module may save information related tothe collision including information about the air bagsyst...

Children and air bags For additionalimportant safetyinformation, read allinformation on safetyrestraints in this guide. Children must alwaysbe properly restrained.Accident statisticssuggest that childrenare safer whenproperly restrained inthe rear seatingpositions than in the front seating position....

The diagnostic module monitors its own internalcircuits and the supplemental air bag electricalsystem warning (including the impact sensors), thesystem wiring, the air bag system readiness light, theair bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. Several air bag system components get hotafter inflat...

Disposal of air bags and air bag equippedvehicles (including pretensioners) For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles,see your local dealership or qualified technician. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for direc...

Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in asafety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (asspecified by your child safety seat manufacturer)should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bagprecautions that ...

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the sizeand weight of the child. Carefully follow all of themanufacturer’s instructions with the safety seat youput in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the c...

• Keep the buckle release button pointing up andaway from the safety seat, with the tonguebetween the child seat and the release button, toprevent accidental unbuckling. • Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode.Refer to Automatic locking mode (passen...

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in thefollowing positions (shown from top view): Attach thetether strap only to theappropriate tetheranchor as shown.The tether strap maynot work properly ifattached somewhereother than thecorrect tetheranchor. 1. Position the child safety seat on the sea...

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...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allowsthe electricalaccessories such as theradio to operate whilethe engine is notrunning. For manualtransmission, you mustdepress the ignitionrelease lever. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatictransmission gearshift lever and allows key remov...

Extended idling at high engine speeds canproduce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk offire or other damage. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle indry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartmentand exhaust system, w...

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...

If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kindinside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive ifyou smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmfuland could kill you. Have the exhaust and body ventilation systemschecked whenever: • the vehicle is raised for ser...

The ABS operates bydetecting the onset ofwheel lockup duringbrake applications andcompensates for thistendency. The wheelsare prevented fromlocking even when the brakes are firmly applied. Theaccompanying illustration depicts the advantage ofan ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABSequipped v...

stopping distance. Always leave enough roombetween your vehicle and the vehicle in front ofyou to stop. • We recommend that you familiarize yourself withthis braking technique. However, avoid taking anyunnecessary risks. Hydraulic brake booster system (Hydroboost) The Hydroboost system receives flui...

STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Powersteering uses energy from the engine to help steerthe vehicle. To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to the extremeright or the extreme left for more than a fewseconds when the engine is running. • Do...

To reduce the risk of injury, never run theengine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION(IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlockfeature that prevents the gearshift lever from beingmoved from P (Pa...

Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission(if equipped) Use the followingprocedure to put yourvehicle in gear. 1. Start the engine. 2. Depress and holdthe brake pedal. 3. Push and hold thethumb button. 4. Move gearshift leverout of P (Park). Hold the brake pedal down while you movethe gearshift l...

(Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressingthe transmissioncontrol switch on thegearshift lever. The transmissioncontrol indicator light(TCIL) will illuminateon the instrumentcluster. Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on thegearshift lever with the...

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...

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION(IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have astarter interlock that prevents cranking the engineunless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission,you must: 1. Make sure theparking brake is ...

• Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutchpedal and do not use the clutch to hold yourvehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill.These actions will greatly reduce clutch life. Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (first) when yourvehicle is moving faster then 24 km/h (15 mp...

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...

To shift into R(Reverse): 1. Bring your vehicle toa complete stop. 2. Hold the brake pedaldown. 3. Hold the clutchpedal down. 4. Move the gearshiftlever all the way to theright and pull it backinto R ( Reverse). 5. Release the brakepedal. 6. Slowly release the clutch pedal. Removing key from ignitio...

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 ignition systemgets wet, your engine may stall. Water may alsoenter your engine’s air intake and severely damageyour engine. If driving through ...

• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum permissable total weight of the basevehicle, occupants, optional equipment and cargo.The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listedon the Safety Certification Label on the driver’sdoor pillar. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for ...

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 if you should have a vehicle concern,Ford Motor Company offers a complimentaryroadside 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 period...

• The hazard lightscontrol is located ontop of the steeringcolumn. • Depress hazard lightscontrol to activate allhazard flasherssimultaneously. • 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 electri...

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...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left ofthe steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove thepanel cover to access the fuses. 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...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 35 15A Shift lock actuator, PCM,Speed control servo, ABSmodule 36 15A Airbag control module 37 5A Adjustable illumination 38 20A High beams 39 5A GEM 40 — Not used 41 15A Brake lamp 42 — Not used 43 20A CB Power windows...

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 — Int. 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** Headlamps...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 11 30A** Rear window defrost control 12 40A** Power windows, Powerlocks 13 30A* MACH 1000 left amplifiers 14 20A* Fuel pump 15 30A* MACH 1000 right amplifiers 16 20A* Horn 17 20A* Anti-lock brake system 18 30A* Power seats 19 — N...

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...

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 not start theengine when yourvehicle is on the jack.The jack is onlymeant for changingthe tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench....

Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, one ofthe lug nuts on each wheel must be removed andreplaced with a special key. The key and registrationcard are attached to the lug wrench and stored withthe spare tire. If you lose the key, send theregistration card ...

Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle.Automatic transmissions do not havepush-start capability; also, the catalyticconveter may become damaged. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery isinstalled, the transmission must relearn its adaptivestrategy. As a result of...

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable tothe positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-)terminal of the assisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-)cable to an exposed metal part of the stalledvehicle’s engi...

Do not connect the end of the second cableto the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of thegases that surround the battery. 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades,belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fueldelivery system parts. Jump star...

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 NEEDAt home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada haveauthorized dealerships to service your vehicle. It ispreferred that you return to the Ford dealer whereyour vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs areneeded. However, you may also take your vehicle toanother Ford Mot...

If you still have a complaint involving a warrantydispute, you may wish to contact the DisputeSettlement Board (U.S.). In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notifyFord in writing before pursuing remedies under yourstate’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a finalrepair attempt in some sta...

When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mindprotection throughout the United States and Canada,provided by a network of more than 5,000participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford ofCanada dealers. If you did not take advantage of the Ford ExtendedService Plan at the time of purchasing your ve...

• sales disputes between customer and dealerexcept those associated with warranty repairs orconcerns with the vehicle’s performance asdesigned • a request for reimbursement of consequentialexpenses unless a service or product concern isbeing reviewed • items not covered by the New Vehicle LimitedWar...

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 application form. Somestates will require you to use certified mail, withreturn receipt requested. Your application is reviewed and, if it is determinedto be...

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 requirement and the Boardwill decide the case whether or not an oralpresentation is made. An oral present...

If you buy your vehicle in North America and thenrelocate outside of the U.S. or Canada, register yourvehicle identification number (VIN) and new addresswith Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct MarketOperations. ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’SLITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio, conta...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR VEHICLE Never wash a vehiclethat is “hot to thetouch” or duringexposure to strong,direct sunlight. It isrecommended that youwash your vehicleregularly with cool orlukewarm water and aneutral Ph shampoo, such as Detail Wash (ZC-3–A),which is available from your authorized...

Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or highcaustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuelsor strong household detergents for soiledwheel rims and covers. Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warmwheel rims or covers. Clean wheel rims and covers with Detail Wash(ZC-3–A), which is available from...

WASHING NON-PAINTED PLASTIC EXTERIORPARTS Use Detail Wash (ZC-3–A) for routine cleaning. If tar or grease spots are present, clean with ExtraStrength Tar and Road Oil Removal(B7A-19520–AA). Use only approved products to clean plasticparts. These products are available from your authorized Ford, Linc...

Do not clean the windshield or rear windowglass with abrasives, as they may causescratches. Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner toclean the windshield, rear window or the wiperblades as damage may occur. Clean the outside of the windshield or rear windowwith a non-abrasive cleaner such as Ul...

Do not use chemical solvents or strongdetergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of theair bag system. Cleaning the instrument cluster lens Wipe the cluster area with a soft, damp cotton towel.Dry the area with a clean, dry towel. CLEANING THE INTERIOR FAB...

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 Washer fluid Check the washer fluidwhenever you stop forfuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with asymbol. If the level is low, addenough fluid to fill thereservoir. In very coldweather, do not fill thereservoir all the way. Only use a washer fluid that meets Fordspecification E...

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 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 ...

• 3.8L V6 engine • 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 th...

4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning thefiller cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until three clicksare heard or until the cap is fully seated. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate thevehicle with the engine oil level indicatora...

It is recommended you use the appropriateMotorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Fordspecifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle isequipped with aMotorcraftmaintenance-freebattery which normallydoes not requireadditional water duringits life of service. However, for sev...

If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals,remove the cables from the terminals and clean witha wire brush. You can neutralize the acid with asolution of baking soda and water. Batteries normally produce explosive gaseswhich can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks...

• Always dispose ofautomotive batteriesin a responsiblemanner. Follow yourlocal authorizedstandards fordisposal. Call yourlocal authorizedrecycling center to find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should...

washer fluid outside of its specified function andvehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Addthe mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool , until the appropriate fill level is obtained. Do not...

If you must remove the pressure relief cap orradiator cap (depending upon engine application),follow these steps to avoid personal injury: 1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine offand let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick clotharound the cap. Slowly turn cap counterclockwiseu...

8. Reinstall the radiator cap. 9. Start and idle the engine until the upper radiatorhose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is openand coolant is flowing through the entire system). 10. Immediately shut the engine off. 11. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap andcautiously remove the radia...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of arecycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approvedprocesses in vehicles originally equipped withMotorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored).However, not all coolant recycling processes producecoolant that meets Ford specification...

• Refer to the chart on the coolant containerto ensure the coolant concentration in yourvehicle will provide adequate freezeprotection at the temperatures in which youdrive in the winter months. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolantconcentration abov...

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...

If you have run out of fuel: • 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 advertised capacity is the amount of theindicated capacity and the empty reserve combined.Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount offuel 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 fuelgaug...

Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initialodometer reading (in kilometers or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount offuel added (in liters or gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill thefuel tank and record the current od...

• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminatethe need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fueleconomy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h[55 mph] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at105 km/h [65 mph]). • Revving the engine before turning it...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer mayreduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fueleconomy (approximately 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lostfor every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (forexample bug defle...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emissioncontrol components and a catalytic converter whichwill enable your vehicle to comply with applicableexhaust emission standards. To make sure that thecatalytic converter and other emission controlcomponents continue to work properl...

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERINGFLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to thescheduled maintenance guide for the service intervalschedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use onlyMERCON t ATF. If your vehicle isequipped with the3.8L V6 engine, check the power steeringfluid level with theengine...

If your vehicle isequipped with a 4.6LV8 engine, check the power steering fluidlevel with the engine atambient temperature.Allow at least one-halfhour after driving forthe power steeringfluid to cool. 1. Start the engine andallow the engine toidle. 2. Turn the steeringwheel left and rightseveral tim...

• 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 aclean un-openedcontainer until the level reaches MAX. Do not fillabove this line. 4. Use ...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid(if equipped) Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide forscheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Yourtransmission does not consume fluid. However, thefluid level should be checked if the transmission is notworking properly, i.e., if...

Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct typeis used. The type of fluid used is normally indicatedon the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in this chapter. Use of a non-approved automatic transmissionfluid may cause internal...

3. Fluid level should beat bottom of theopening. 4. Add enough fluidthrough the filleropening so that thefluid level is at thebottom of the opening. 5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Referto Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. INFORMA...

The temperature grade for this tire isestablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading, eitherseparately or in combination, can cause heatbuildup and possible tire failure. SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use ...

• 17 inch four tirerotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires whenthe wear band isvisible through the tiretreads. 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 thesa...

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...

• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub orbang against your vehicle, stop and re-tighten thechains. If this does not work, remove the chainsto prevent damage to your vehicle. • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle. • Remove the tire chains when they are no longerneeded. Do not use ti...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluid MotorcraftHighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to line onreservoir Engine oil(includesfilter change) MotorcraftSAE 5W-20SuperPremiumMotor Oil All 4.7L(5.0 quarts) Enginecoolant 1 MotorcraftPremiumEngineCoolant(gr...

4 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and ifequipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount oftransmission fluid and fluid level should be set bythe indication on the dipstick’s normal operatingrange. 5 Service refill capacity is determined by fi...

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 ...

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...

Protection and appearance equipment All-weather vinyl floor mats Car cover Cargo liners, interior Carpet floor mats Door edge guards Door sill scuff plates, stainless Flat splash guards Front end covers (full and mini) Gearshift knob Leather steering wheel Molded splash guards Pedal covers Seat belt...

A ABS (see Brakes) ... 143 Air bagsupplemental restraintsystem .............. 120–121 and child safetyseats ....................... 123description ............ 121disposal .................. 126driver air bag ........ 123indicator light ... 11, 125operation ............... 123passenger air bag . 123...