Ford 2002 Thunderbird v.1- User Manual

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variantavailable and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it maydescribe options before they are generally available. Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling ...

Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizeddisposal of waste cleaning andlubrication materials are significantsteps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in thisguide with the tree symbol. BREAKING-...

Special instructions For your safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephonewithout exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you shouldobs...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat TetherAnchorage Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based Tr...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tankwith high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properlyinstalling and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycleswithout these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the lightshould turn off. (A dri...

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

Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fastenyour safety belts. For moreinformation, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Engine coolant temperature Illuminates when the engine coolanttemperature is high. Stop thevehicle as soon as safely possible,switch off the engine and let it co...

Turn signal chime Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn andnot turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile). GAUGES Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remain...

Fuel gauge Displays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank. The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion or on a grade. When refueling the vehicle from anempty indication, the amount of fuelthat can be added will be less thanthe advertised capacity due to thereserve fuel. Spe...

AUDIOPHILE AM/FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO 1. Seek control2. Rewind/Fast forward control3. DSP control4. Phone/mute control5. Eject control6. Bass/treble control7. Select control8. Balance/fade control9. Menu control10. Radio preset controls11. CD control12. AM/FM control13. ON/OFF and volume cont...

Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. Speed s...

• to increase volume compensation. • to decrease or shut off the volume compensation. The selected level will appear in thedisplay. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio and CD modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontro...

Tune adjust for CD mode • Press to select the previous disc. (Play will begin on the firsttrack of the disc unless shufflemode is engaged.) Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control tocontinue reversing through the discs. • Press to select the next disc. Hold the control to fas...

Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scanmode. Scan function in CD mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on theCD. (The CD scans in a forw...

Starting autostore 1. Press and momentarily hold the AM/FM control. 2. AUTOSET will flash in the displayas the frequency band is scrolledthrough. 3. When the six strongest stationsare filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 will start playing. If there are less than six strong stations ...

Load The load feature allows you to loadsingle CDs into the player internalto the radio. This six disc CD player is equipped with a CD door. Compactdiscs should only be inserted into the player after the door hasbeen opened by the player. Do not attempt to force the dooropen. Compact discs should on...

Eject Press the EJ control to stop andeject a CD. You can choose whichCD will be ejected by pressing theEJ control and the desired presetnumber (1–6). For example, to eject CD 2, press the EJ control and thenpress the preset 2 control. If you do not choose a specific CD, the playerwill eject the cur...

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

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM 1. A/C control 2. Windshield defrost control 3. Recirculated air control 4. Passenger temperature control 5. Rear defrost control 6. Heated wiper rest/windshield control 7. Windshield and floor control 8. Floor control 9. Panel and floor control 10. P...

Your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Automatic Temperature Control(DATC) system. The system will maintain a selected temperature andautomatically control air flow. You can override the automatic operation with any of the overridecontrols. The dual temperature zone feature allows the driver and front...

Turning the DATC system on, dual zone control Press the passenger temperature control to turn the DATC system on indual zone control. While in dual zone control, independent temperaturesare maintained for both the driver and passenger, and both settemperatures are displayed. Turning the system off P...

DATC automatic operation Press AUTO and select the desiredtemperature. The selectedtemperature will appear in thedisplay window, and an indicatorabove the AUTO control will light.The DATC system will either heat orcool the vehicle to achieve theselected temperature. The systemwill automatically dete...

DATC system AUTO temperature balance The AUTO control may be used to toggle between single zone controland dual zone control. When in dual zone control (both driver and passenger set temperaturesare displayed), press and hold the auto control for approximately twoseconds to equalize the passenger se...

Temperature conversion Press the Fahrenheit/Celsius (°F °C)control to switch betweenFahrenheit and Celsius temperatureon the DATC display only. The setpoint temperatures in Celsius will bedisplayed in half-degree increments. Fan speed ( ) When AUTO is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for...

In defrost and floor/defrost mode, if the outside temperature is about 2°C(35°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the airto reduce window fogging. However, the A/C indicator will be off and theA/C override control cannot be selected. When AUTO is selected, the A/C operate...

When AUTO is selected, the recirculated air feature operatesautomatically for existing conditions. You may override the automaticrecirculated air operation at any time. To manually control therecirculated air operation and cancel automatic recirculated airoperation, press the recirculated air contro...

• Airflow direction control (panel) — Distributes air through the instrument panel. (panel/floor) — Distributes air through the instrument panel and the front floor ducts. For added customer comfort, the air distributedthrough the floor ducts may be slightly warmer than the air sent to theinstrument...

With the ignition in RUN and the engine running, the feature will beautomatically enabled if the temperature is below 5°C (40°F). Thefeature can be manually selected or deselected at any time. However, theautomatic feature will be enabled each time the engine is started. In cold, dry conditions wher...

Operating tips • In humid weather, select and R before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. After a few minutes, select anydesired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with theclimate control system in the OFF position. • DO NOT leave the DATC syst...

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER Press the rear window defrostercontrol to clear the rear window ofthin ice or fog. The indicator willilluminate when the rear windowdefroster is selected. The ignition must be in the RUN position and the engine running inorder to operate the rear window defroster. The rear wind...

MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. Autolamp control The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the maste...

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provideadequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in a coll...

HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it. • (A) Eight feet • (B) Center height of lamp to ground • (C) Twenty five feet • (D) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from t...

4. On the wall or screen you willobserve a light pattern with flatedges at the top of the beampattern. If the flat edges are not atthe horizontal reference line, thebeam will need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp, then use a 6 mmallen wrench or screwdriver to adjust th...

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then open the hood. 2. Pry up the two retainer pins torelease the headlamp assembly fromthe vehicle. 3. Remove the screw from the backof the headlamp and pull headlampforward. 4. Rotate bulb socketcounterc...

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Remove two screws and thelicense plate lamp assembly fromthe vehicle. 2. Rotate bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove fromlamp assembly. 3. Carefully pull the bulb from thesocket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the lamp assembly onliftgate with two screws....

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper controlto the desired interval, low or highspeed position. The ignition must bein the ACC or RUN position tooperate the windshield wiper. The bars of varying length are forintermittent wipers. When in thisposition rotate the control upward...

Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield andwiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a milddetergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging theblades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents. Chan...

TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN Power tilt/telescope steering column Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. The steering column can beadjusted manually by moving thefour-way rocker adjustment controllocated on the multi-functioncontrol below the turn signal/wipercontrol stalk. Th...

AUXILIARY POWER POINT The power point is an additionalpower source for electricalaccessories. A power point is located on theinstrument panel. Do not use the auxiliary power pointas a cigarette lighter. The use of non-Ford approved electrical accessories could cause damagenot covered by your warrant...

One touch down • Press AUTO completely down tothe second detent. The driver’swindow will open fully. Depressup to stop window operation. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, radio, and the covertible topmotor, may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch isturned...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The power mirrors can be operated at any time. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirroror R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. LOCKABLE AN...

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

To disengage speed control • Press CANCEL, or • depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmedset speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. Driver controls 69

To return to a previously set speed • Press RESUME. For RESUME tooperate, the vehicle speed mustbe faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). Indicator light This light comes on when thevehicle speed control is engaged andactively controlling vehicle speed. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS These controls allow you to ope...

Press the PHONE/MUTE control tomute the playing media. Press againto return to the playing media. If your vehicle is equipped with afactory installed cellular phone,refer to the Phone/Mute Mode section of the Audio chapter. CONVERTIBLE Articles stored in the convertible top stowage compartment may b...

3. Press the button on theconvertible top handle and pull thehandle down and forward to releasethe clamps from the windshieldheader. 4. Push the convertible topswitch on the instrument panel andhold until the top is completelystored in the stowage compartment. 5. Push the handle back into the lock p...

2. Fasten the snaps on boot to thequarter trim panel on both sides ofthe vehicle and at the center. 3. To remove unfasten the snaps. 4. Pull forward and lift off. Raising the convertible top The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is in P (Park). To raise the convertible top: 1. Brin...

8. Push the convertible top handleback up so that it locks intoposition. Prolonged storage It may be difficult to pull down and latch the convertible top afterprolonged storage with the top in the down position over the winter or incolder temperatures. This difficulty will decline over time with war...

3. Lower the rear of the top intoposition so that the pins are placedinto the bracket receivers. 4. Position the front of the top so that the locating tabs on each side areplaced in the mounting castings. Ensure that the weatherstrip on the topis placed on the body mounted seal without any wrinkles ...

7. Using the mounting key, looselyscrew in the two screws at the frontof the top by two or three turns.The two screws are already locatedin the windscreen panel of yourvehicle. 8. Turn and lock the levers fullyforward. The levers are locked whenyou feel the spring engage and thelevers are pointing t...

2. Using the mounting key, loosenthe two screws at the front of thetop. The two screws remainundetachable in the windscreenpanel of your vehicle. 3. Undo the locking levers at therear right and left sides of thevehicle. Rotate the levers rearwardwhile applying a slight upward forceto the top. 4. Wit...

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compartment • Cellular phone (if equipped) • Cupholders • Ash tray POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end of theretention post and rotate for...

KEYS The key operates all locks on yourvehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a secondkey with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock y Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS ...

Locking the doors Press this control to lock all thedoors and arm the perimeteranti-theft system. To confirm all thedoors and trunk are closed, the turnsignal lamps will display one shortflash. Press the control twice within3 seconds the horn will chirp once,confirming that all doors, hood ortrunk a...

Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lostand you would like to remove itfrom the vehicle’s memory or youwould like to purchase additionaltransmitters for your vehicle (up tofour may be programmed intomemory), take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer forprogramming ...

SECURILOCK Y PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock y passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The SecuriLock y passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford after...

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

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM The perimeter anti-theft system will help protect your vehicle doors,hood and trunk from unauthorized entry. When the vehicle is armed the power door locks and remote trunkrelease control are disabled. These will not work until the vehicle isdisarmed. Refer to Driver Controls ...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limithead motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your headrestraints, lift the head restrain...

Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar control is located on thefront of the driver’s seat cushion. Turn to adjust lumbar support. Using the manual recline function (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to ...

Adjusting the driver’s power seat Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuringpeople in a collision or sudden stop. The driver and passenger seat must be in the upright positionand the lap belt must be snug and lo...

Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Adjusting the passenger’s power seat Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuringpeople in a collision or sudden stop. The driver and passenger seat must be in the upright positionand the lap belt must be snug and low ...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions The driver and passenger seat must be in the upright positionand the lap belt must be snug and low across the hips while the vehicle is moving. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained. Never let a passe...

• This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to payout webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to helpreduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all passengerseating positions must be checked by a q...

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

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. R...

deployment of front air bags and safety belt pretensioners. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter. Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the aboveconditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Safety belt warning light and indicato...

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the vehiclehas reached at least 5 km/h(3 mph) and 1-2 minutes haveelapsed since the ignitionswitch has been turned toON... The Belt Minder feature is activated -the safety belt warning lightilluminates and the warning chimesounds for 6 seco...

Reasons given... Consider... “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” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehiclecrashes, many when no other vehicles are around. “Belts wrinkl...

9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure iscomplete. Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm(8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from you...

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic modulewhich records information about the air bag and sensor systems. In theevent of a collision this module may save information related to thecollision including information about the air bag s...

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably. • Recline the s...

Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back and turn the passenger air bag off. Refer to Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch in this c...

The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion ...

• a readiness light and tone • and the electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and thesupplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impactsensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the airbag back ...

Passenger front and side air bag ON/OFF switch An air bag ON/OFF switchhas been installed in this vehicle. Before driving, always look at the face of the switch tobe sure the switch is in the properposition in accordance with theseinstructions and warnings. Failureto put the switch in a properpositi...

Turning the front and side passenger air bags back on The front and side passenger air bags remain OFF until you turn themback ON. 1. Insert the ignition key and turnthe switch to ON. 2. The OFF light will brieflyilluminate when the ignition isturned to ON. This indicates thatthe passenger front and...

Always use safety belts and child restraints properly. If a child ina rear facing infant seat must be transported in front, the passenger air bag must be turned OFF. This is because the back of the infant seat is too close to the inflating air bag and the risk of a fatalinjury to the infant when the...

• the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’sphysician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat sothat the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition. 3. Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician:...

2. Child age 12 or under: A child age 12 or under must ride in the front seat because: • my vehicle has no rear seat, or • although children age 12 and under ride in the rear seat wheneverpossible, children age 12 and under have no option but to sometimesride in the front seat because rear seat spac...

Side air bag system Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bagcover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag. Failureto follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury inthe event...

How does the side air bag system work? The side air bag system consists ofthe following: • An inflatable nylon bag (air bag)with a gas generator concealedbehind the outboard bolster ofthe driver and front passengerseatbacks. • A special seat cover designed toallow air bag deployment. • The same warn...

Several air bag systemcomponents get hot after inflation. Do not touch them afterinflation. If the side air bag hasdeployed, the air bag will not function again. The sideair bag system (including theseat) must be inspected andserviced by a qualifiedtechnician in accordance withthe vehicle service ma...

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

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, make sure the seat is securelyheld in pla...

A LATCH system for child seatinstallation has been provided inyour vehicle at the followinglocation: The lower anchors for child seatinstallation are located at the rearsection (as viewed from the front ofthe seat) of the passenger seatbetween the cushion and seat back. Follow the child seat manufac...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. 2. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without locking thesteering wheel. Also allows the automatic transmission shiftlever to be moved from the P(Park) position without thebrake pedal being depress...

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspe...

5. Turn the key to 4 (RUN) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine NOTE: Whenever y...

seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, pressthe accelerator pedal all the way to floor and hold. Turn the key toSTART position. 4. When the engine starts, release the key, then release the acceleratorpedal gradually as the engine speeds up. 5. After idling for a few sec...

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain products of component wear contain or...

warning light will come on. If the vehicle has continuous vibration orshudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should beinspected by a qualified service technician. The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lockup during brakeapplications and compensates forthis tendency. The w...

Parking brake Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, apply the brake pedaland pull the handle up as far aspossible. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned to to the RUNposition) until the...

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

considered normal and will not affect function durability of thetransmission. Once the vehicle is at operating temperature it may takeseveral shifts at the same operating condition for the transmission toproperly adapt. Over time the adaptive learning process will fully updatetransmission operation....

1 (First) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximumengine braking on steepdowngrades. Upshifts can be made by shifting to2 (Second), 3 (Third), 4 (Drive) or5 (Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) athigher speeds causes thetransmission to shift to a lower gear,and will shift to 1 (Low) aftervehicle decelerates to the ...

The Safety Certification Label, found on the driver’s door pillar, listsseveral important vehicle weight rating limitations. Before adding anyadditional equipment, refer to these limitations. If you are adding weightto the front of your vehicle, (potentially including weight added to thecab), the we...

To ensure that the electrical system is not damaged, you will require atrailer tow package which includes a trailer tow module and thenecessary wiring to connect the trailer tow module to the electricalsystem and to the trailer. This option is available through your dealer orthrough Ford Customer Se...

Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federalregulations. Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s bra...

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Donot apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and becomeless effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you h...

RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to towyour vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind arecreational vehicle). These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is notdamaged due to insufficie...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the Basic warranty peri...

Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistancecoverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contactingyour Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, youmay purchase e...

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any electricalcomponents. NOTE: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage r...

Front power distribution box The front power distribution box islocated in the engine compartment.The power distribution box containshigh-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systemsfrom overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. Always replace t...

Rear power distribution box The rear power distribution box islocated in the luggage compartmentunder the spare tire well cover. Thepower distribution box containshigh-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systemsfrom overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high ...

If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not followthese precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances • load the v...

3. Lift the trunk cargo cover andremove the spare tire, jack and tool bag with lug wrench. 4. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground. Roadside emergencies 166

5. Put the jack in the jack notchnext to the tire you are changing.Turn the jack handle clockwise untilthe wheel is completely off theground. Never use the rear differentialas a jacking point. To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not put any part of your body under thevehicle while changing a ti...

8. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 9. Remove the jack and fully tightenthe lug nuts in the order shown. NOTE: The jack cannot beproperly stowed when a full sizetire is placed here. Secure thejack and the temporary sparetire as shown after the flat tirehas been fixed. 10....

Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, one of the lug nuts on eachwheel must be removed and replaced with a special key. The key andregistration card are attached to the lug wrench and stored with thespare tire. If you lose the key, send the registration car...

Preparing your vehicle Your battery is located in the trunk of your vehicle. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, thetransmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal andwill not effe...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the spare tiretie-down stud. (Your vehicle may be equipped with a plastic cap on topof the tire tie-down stud. This cap must be removed prior to attachingthe cable to the stud.) Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)te...

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the spare tire tie-down stud. + – +...

4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. When the battery is disconnected or a new...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a ...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the Ford dealerwhere your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs are needed.However, you may also take your vehicle to another Ford ...

In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action un...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor...

Board membership The Board consists of: • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Board review. Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requireme...

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

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

WASHING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR VEHICLE Never wash a vehicle that is “hot tothe touch” or during exposure tostrong, direct sunlight. It isrecommended that you wash yourvehicle regularly with cool orlukewarm water and a neutral Phshampoo, such as Detail Wash(ZC-3–A), which is available fromyour authoriz...

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

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

If tar or grease spots are present, clean with Extra Strength Tar andRoad Oil Removal (B7A-19520–AA). Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. WASHING THE EXTERIOR LAMPS In order to avoid scratching the plas...

FORD CAR CARE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from your dealer to clean yourvehicle and protect its finishes. For best results, use the following orproducts of equivalent quality: Ford Custom Clearcoat Polish* Ford Custom Silicone Gloss Polish Ford Custom Vinyl Pro...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Lincoln Mercury dealer. Thesequality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the st...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located at the bottomleft of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center ofthe hood by pushing the handletoward the passenger side of thevehicle. 3. Li...

4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8. Power distribution box 9. Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir WASHER FLUID Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. If the l...

3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil l...

Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil...

Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed foradded engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is usedthat does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-upengine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate ...

If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cablesfrom the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize theacid with a solution of baking soda and water. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, spark...

6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the idle and fuel trimstrategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is eventually relearned. Whe...

Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and waterconcentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -36° C...

Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specifiedfunction and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolantand distilled water. Add the mixture to...

engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,overheating or freezing. • Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or any engine coolantsmixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can...

After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration seeChecking Engine Coolant section). If the concentration is not 50/50(protection to –34° F/–36° C), drain some coolant and adjust theconcentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50coolant concentration. When...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–34° F]), itmay be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%.Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolantconcentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection. Never increa...

Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Takeyour vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize enginedamage. When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive thevehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be a...

When refueling always shut the engine off and never allowsparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions.Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce st...

Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Premium”unleaded gasoline. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products...

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

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

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

If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, aminimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below: • Fir...

BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to thescheduled maintenance guide forthe service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid leve...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid The 5R55N transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals forfluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.However, the fluid level should be chec...

Changing the air filter element 1. Loosen the hose clamp on theoutlet tube at the air filter housing. 2. Release the two clamps thatsecure the cover to the air filterhousing and place the cover aside. Maintenance and specifications 222

3. Remove the air filter elementfrom the air filter housing. 4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt ordebris and to ensure good sealing. 5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filterelement edges between the air filter housing and cover. This coul...

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or incombination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Us...

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

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Windshieldwasher fluid Ultra-ClearWindshieldWasherConcentrate All Fill to line onreservoir 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not a...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Door latch, hoodlatch, auxiliaryhood latch, doorhinges, strikerplates, seattracks and fuelfiller door hinge Multi-PurposeGrease D0AZ-19584-AAorF5AZ-19G209-AA ESB-M1C93-B orESR-M1C159-A Engine coolant MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant(green-colored) ...

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

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln Mercury or Ford ofCanada dealer. These quality accessories have been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desig...

Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Car/truck covers Cargo liners, interior Carpet floor mats Door edge guards Front end cover Locking gas cap Molded vinyl floor mats For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment ...

A Accessory delay ..........................64 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ................................109, 119 and child safety seats ............110description ......................109, 119disposal ....................................122driver air bag ..................111, 120indica...