Ford 2002 Mustang v.2- 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 andhold the button forthree seconds to reset. Instrument Clus...

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...

The CLK control willallow you to switchbetween media displaymode (radio station,stereo information,etc.) and clock displaymode (time). When inclock mode, the media information will display for 10seconds, when the radio is turned on, and thenrevert to clock information. Any time that the mediais chan...

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...

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 minutes. Release the CLK control to save the clock settings.Press the CLK control again to return the dis...

Playing an MP3 disc in MP3 flat file mode andMP3 directory mode • Insert an MP3 disc into the player. CD and LOADwill appear in the display. Initialization may takeup to two minutes for discs containing complexfile directories. • The display will briefly show the total number oftracks on the disc as...

• Press on TUNE DIR to revert to the previous directory on the MP3 disc. If the current directoryis the first directory on the disc, pressing will select the last directory on the disc. Press andhold for fast selection. Eject function Press the control tostop and eject a disc. If a disc is ejected a...

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...

• 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, the selectedtrack will begin play after a two second delay. To disengage the MACH t track function, press the TRACK ...

Saving and naming MP3 files • Your MACH t MP3 music system supports discs containing up to 255 files in 255 directories. Discscontaining more than 255 files will not play. • Always save MP3 files with the .mp3 extension.The player recognizes an MP3 file by the .mp3extension, so MP3 files saved with ...

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...

at a “nominal” listening level when the ignitionswitch is turned back on. Speed sensitive volume With this feature, radio volume changesautomatically and slightly with vehicle speed tocompensate for road and wind noise. The recommended level for speed sensitive volumeis from level 1 through level 3....

Treble adjust The treble adjustcontrol allows you toincrease or decreasethe audio system’streble output. Press the TREB control. Use the SEL control toincrease or decrease the amount of treble. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sounddistribution can beadjusted between theright and left speakers. Press ...

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...

This six disc CD player is equipped with a CDdoor. Compact discs should only be insertedinto the player after the door has been openedby the player. Do not attempt to force the dooropen. Compact discs should only be loaded bypressing the LOAD control. Press the LOAD control. (You can choose which sl...

If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door ofthe CD player, the player will automatically reloadthe CD. This feature may be used when the ignitionis ON or OFF. Auto eject Press and momentarilyhold the EJ control toengage auto eject. AllCDs which are present in the player will be ejectedone at ...

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...

Digital signal processing The digital signal processing (DSP) feature allowsyou to change the signal mode to suit your listeningtastes. Press the DSP controlto access the DSPmenu. Use the SEL control to select the desired signalmode (the selected mode will appear in the display).The following can be...

MACH 1000 mode raises the bass response of thetrunk mounted subwoofers. Mute mode Press the control tomute the playingmedia. Press thecontrol again to return to the playing media. CD CARE CD units are designed to play commercially pressed12cm audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility...

• The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C(140°F). Allow the player to cool down beforeoperating. • A disc with format and dimensions not withinindustry standards is inserted. MP3 DISC QUALITY FACTORS The MACH t MP3 music system is designed for use with CD-DA (regular audio discs), CD-R and C...

cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge.Do not use circular motion. 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 th...

CLEANING CASSETTE PLAYER (IF EQUIPPED) Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaningcartridge after 10 to 12 hours of play in order tomaintain the best sound and operation. CASSETTE AND CASSETTE PLAYER CARE • Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long orless. • Do not expose tapes to direct s...

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...

• O (Off) – Outside air is shut out and the fan willnot operate. This mode may reduce undesirableodors from entering the vehicle but may increasethe possibility of interior window fogging. • (Floor) – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. The air cannot be cooled below theoutside temperat...

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leaveyour vehicle in the Max A/C (if equipped),recirculation mode (if equipped) or Off modewhen turning off the vehicle. • Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, leaveyour vehicle in the Max A/C (if equipped),recirculation mode (if equipped) or Off modewhe...

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 signal lamps • Backup lamps • License plate lamp Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will bereplaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for anexten...

Function Trade Number 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 bulbsfrequent...

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

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 headlamp was correctly alignedbefore you changed the bulb, you should not need toalign it again. Replac...

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 top portionof the rocker switchto close. • 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 wi...

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 to the control to the center...

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...

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety ofconsole features. These include: • Dual cupholders • Auxiliary power point • Coin holder slots (if equipped) • Convertible top control (if equipped) Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hardobjects can injure you in a collision. POSITIVE R...

Lowering the convertible top The convertible top can be lowered with the sidewindows either up or down. The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is engaged. Do not lower the top whilethe vehicle is moving because the top may beseverely damaged. Also, do not lower the top whenthe...

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 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...

Replacing the batteries The transmitter is powered by two coin typethree-volt lithium batteries. Typical operating rangewill allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) awayfrom your vehicle. A decrease in operating range canbe caused by: • Weather conditions • Nearby radio towers • Structures around ...

systems. Use of these systems may result in vehiclestarting problems and a loss of security protection. THEFT INDICATOR The theft indicator is located on top of theinstrument panel. When the ignition is in the OFFposition, the indicator will flash once every 2seconds to indicate the SecuriLock y sys...

Key information Your vehicle is supplied with two coded keys. Only a coded key will start your vehicle. Spare coded keys can be purchased from your dealership. Yourdealership can program your key or you can “do ityourself.” Refer to Programming spare keys. Certain items may cause vehicle starting is...

Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to yourvehicle. Only SecuriLock y keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the newunprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for ...

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. Combination lap and shoulder belts Before fastening thesafety belt, make surethe shoulder beltpasses through the beltguide on the top of theseatback. Coupe shown,convertible is simi...

positions to help further reduce the risk of injuryin the event of a head-on collision. • This safety belt system has a retractor assemblythat is designed to pay out webbing in acontrolled manner. This feature is designed tohelp reduce the belt force acting on theoccupant’s chest. After any vehicle ...

Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automaticallypre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove anyslack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on thedriver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • Any time a child safety seat is insta...

• 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 locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommen...

Reasons given... Consider... “I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder reminds us to take a fewseconds to buckle up. “Seat belts don’twork” Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. “Traffic is light” Ne...

Steps you can take to properly position yourselfaway from the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can whilestill reaching the pedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees)from the upright position. Do not put anything on or over the air bagmodule. Placing objec...

positions than in the front seating position. Failureto follow these instructions may increase the risk ofinjury in a collision. 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 f...

system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, theair bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. Several air bag system components get hotafter inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the...

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

If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap andshoulder belt can be positioned so it does not crossor rest in front of the child’s face or neck, the childshould wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving thechild closer to the center of the vehicle may helpprovide a good shoulder belt fit. Do not ...

Booster seats should be used until you can answerYES to ALL of these questions: • Can the child sit allthe way back againstthe vehicle seat backwith knees bentcomfortably at theedge of the seatwithout slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the sho...

• Those with a highback. If, with a backlessbooster seat, youcannot find a seatingposition thatadequately supportsyour child’s head, ahigh back booster seat would be a better choice. Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating positionequipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over40 lbs. Th...

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...

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. Clip the tether strapto the anchor asshown. If the...

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...

When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressingthe accelerator before or during starting. Only usethe 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 canprod...

Starting the engine Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive crankingcould damage the starter. 1. Turn the key to 5(START) withoutpressing theaccelerator pedal andrelease as soon as theengine starts. The keywill return to 4 (ON). 2. If the temper...

To prevent electrical shock, do not use yourheater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide ispresent in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoidits dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhau...

self-check after you start the engine and begin todrive away. A brief mechanical noise may be heardduring this test. This is normal. If a malfunction isfound, the ABS warning light will come on. If thevehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in thesteering wheel while braking, the vehicle should ...

and, providing there is sufficient space, willenable you to avoid obstacles and bring thevehicle to a controlled stop. • The anti-lock system does not reduce stoppingdistance. Always leave enough room between yourvehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop. • We recommend that you familiarize yo...

If the power steering system breaks down (or if theengine is turned off), you can steer the vehiclemanually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition couldbe caused by any of the following: • Underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • Uneven vehicle loading • High crown...

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 (Park) when the ignition is in the ONposition unless brake pedal is depressed.If you cannot move the gearshift lev...

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...

2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) tostart-up on slipperyroads or to provideadditional enginebraking on downgrades.Transmission operatesonly in Second gear. 1 (First) Use 1 (Low) to providemaximum enginebraking on steepdowngrades. Upshiftscan be made by shiftingto 2 (Second) or to(Overdrive). Selecting1 (Low...

When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission,you must: 1. Make sure theparking brake is fullyset. 2. Depress the clutchpedal fully. 3. Put the gearshiftlever in Neutral. 4. Turn the ignition toposition 5 (START) tostart the engine, let theengine idle for a fewseconds. 5. Depress the brakepedal...

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 mph) 3 - 4 48 km/h (30 mph) 4 - 5 64 km/h (40 mph) Parking your vehicle 1. Disengage theclutch, apply brakeand shift into Neutral. 2. Set park...

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 gearshift lever through the neutral plane.R (Reverse)...

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, especiallyif the depth is unknown. Traction or brake capabilitymay be limited and if the i...

Remember to figure in the tongue load of yourloaded trailer when figuring the total weight. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWRspecified on the certification label. Do not use replacement tires with lower loadcarrying capacities than the originals because theymay lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWRlimi...

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 RH low beam headlamp 5 15A Instrument cluster, Trac...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 39 5A GEM 40 — Not used 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 containshig...

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...

for emergency use only. Replace this tire with afull-size tire as soon as possible. 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...

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 (if equipped),jack and lug wrenchaway. Make sure jack isfastened so it does not rattle when you drive. 11. Unblock the wheels. Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this f...

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 contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle.Au...

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 Ford dealer whereyour vehicle was purchased when warranty repairsare needed. However, you may also take your vehicleto another Ford Mo...

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 yo...

• 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...

Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury lighttrucks 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 warrant...

Consumer candidates for Board membership arerecruited and trained by an independent consultingfirm. 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 co...

• A description of the action you expect to resolveyour concern. 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 ma...

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 ...

• 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 possible damage to the painted surfaces. Interior For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuumcle...

CONVERTIBLE TOP AND PADDED MOLDINGCARE Wash with Triple Clean (EOAZ-19526–AA), which isavailable from your dealer. • Do not use stiff bristle brushes or abrasivematerials or cleaners. • Hot waxes applied by commercial car washes canaffect the cleanability of vinyl material. • Using high water pressu...

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...

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 vehicle frommoving unexpectedly. Working with ...

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...

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(10 miles) 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...

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 ...

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 fuelgauge indicates empty. The amount of usable fuel in the empty reservevaries and should not be reli...

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 ...

Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contactsthe eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritationpersists. If taken internally, drink water and inducevomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3,you will cause perman...

the fluid level should be checked if the transmissionis not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slipsor shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluidleakage. Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed.To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicleuntil it is at normal operati...

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 ti...

• 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...

Make sure that all replacement tires are ofthe same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, “Touring”,etc.), as originally offered by Ford. Failure to follow these precautions mayadversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose ...

• 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 3.8L OHV V6engine 4.7 L (5.0quarts) 4.6L SOHCV8 engine 5.7L (6.0quarts...

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...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification 3.8L Manualtransmissionfluid MotorcraftMERCON t ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON t 4.6L Manualtransmissionfluid MotorcraftSyntheticMERCON t ATF XT-2–QSM MERCON t andESR-M2C163–A2 Disc brakecaliper rails MotorcraftSiliconeBrakeCaliperGrease andDielectricCompoun...

ENGINE DATA Engine 3.8L OHV V6engine 4.6L SOHC V8engine Cubic inches 232 281 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-00.056inch) 1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-00.056inch) Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug Compression ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1 VEHICLE DIM...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories areavailable for your vehicle through your local authorizedFord, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer. Thesequality accessories have been specifically engineered tofulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desig...

A ABS (see Brakes) ... 137 Air bag supplementalrestraintsystem .............. 112–113 and child safetyseats ....................... 114description ............ 113disposal .................. 117driver air bag ........ 115indicatorlight .................. 11, 117operation ............... 115passenger...

lubricantspecifications ........ 241reverse ................... 150 Mirrors side view mirrors(power) ................... 79 Motorcraftparts ................. 217, 235 O Octane rating .......... 215 Odometer ................... 17 Oil (see Engineoil) ............................ 197 Overdrive ..........

W Warning chimes ... 14–15 Warning lights (seeLights) ....................... 10 Washer fluid ............ 197 Water, Drivingthrough .................... 151 Windows power ....................... 77 Windshield washer fluidand wipers checking and addingfluid ........................ 197checking andcl...