Ford 2002 Windstar v.2- User Manual

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant availableand therefore some of the items covered may not apply to yourparticular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describeoptions before they are generally available. Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling t...

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 added 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 sho...

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 Some Warning Lights will show in the cluster equipped with a MessageCenter as words. 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...

without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the lightshould turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startupfollowed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service isrequired. If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first availableopportun...

warning light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately.Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluidlevel or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should beserviced immediately by a qualified technician. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter ...

Charging system Illuminates when the battery is notcharging properly. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressurefalls below the normal range. Checkthe oil level and add oil if needed.Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Traction Control Y active (if equipped)...

Bulb Warning Illuminates when one of the exteriorbulbs has burned out. Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level inthe fuel tank is at, or near, empty(refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). Low washer fluid Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low. O/D off Illuminates wh...

Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door isopened. GAUGES Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remainswithin the normal area (the areabetween the “H” and “C”)...

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 fromempty indication, the amount of fuelthat can be added will be less thanthe advertised capacity due to thereserve fuel. The ar...

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

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Press the TONE control once, thenuse the volume knob to adjust thedesired level. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Press the T...

Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down thefrequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio mode. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency...

Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle betweenlistening frequencies and clockmode. To set the hour, press and hold theCLK control until CLOCK SETappears in the display and press theSEEK control: • to decrease hours and • to increase hours. To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control until CLOCK ...

Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through the frequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold ...

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. AM/FM s...

Tune adjust The tune control works in radio and CD changer modes (if equipped). Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next freq...

Seek function for CD changer (if equipped) • Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If aselection has been playing forthree seconds or more and youpress , the CD changer will replay that selection from the beginning. • Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. Af...

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected. Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase o...

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Tape select • To enter tape mode while in radioor CD changer mode, press theTAPE control. • If no tape is found, NO TAPEappears in the display. Automatic Music Search The Automatic Music Search featureallows you to ...

CD changer select (if equipped) • To enter CD changer mode whilein radio or tape mode, press theCD control. Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD changer (if equipped) modes. To rewind in tape mode, press theSIDE/REW control. Press the 1–2/FF control to stoprewinding the tape. To rewind in ...

To fast forward in CD changermode, press the CD control. Press the control again to deactivatefast forward mode. Compression feature (if equipped) Compression adjust brings soft andloud CD passages together for amore consistent listening level. Press the COMP control to activateand deactivate compre...

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Press the BASS control...

Seek function for CD or CD changer (if equipped) • Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If aselection has been playing forthree seconds or more and youpress , the CD changer will replay that selection from thebeginning. • Press to seek forward to the next track of the current dis...

AM/FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play. AM/FM select in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped) Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols c...

Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the control. 3. When the first six strong stationsare filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 will startplaying. If there are less than six strongstations available on the frequencyband, the r...

Dolby T noise reduction Dolby t noise reduction operates in tape mode. Dolby t noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss andstatic during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deactivate) the Dolby t noise reduction. Dolby t noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby t Lab...

Rear seat controls (if equipped) The Rear Seat Controls (RSC) allowthe rear seat passengers to operatethe radio, tape, CD, or CD changer(if equipped). To turn on the rear seat controls, press the memory preset controls 3and 5 at the same time. The will appear in the radio display. Pressing 3 and 5 a...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO 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 the...

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Press the BASS control. Use theSEL control to increase or decreasethe amount of bass. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Press ...

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 thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FM select in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radi...

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

Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold f...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may notfunction correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregularshaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, an...

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...

If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, theplayer will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used whenthe ignition is ON or OFF. Auto eject Press and momentarily hold the EJcontrol to engage auto eject. All CDswhich are present in the player willbe ejected one a...

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...

Press the MENU control until FINDprogram type is displayed. Use the SEL control to select theprogram type. With the feature on,use the SEEK or SCAN control tofind the desired program type from the following selections: • Classic • Country • Info • Jazz • Oldies • R & B • Religious • Rock • Soft ...

CLEANING COMPACT DISCS Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, cleandiscs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out tothe edge. Do not use circular motion. CD AND CD CHANGER CARE • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Do n...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Onheater-only systems, the air cannotbe cooled below the outsidetemperature. Mode selector control Controls the ...

• (Floor) – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. • (Floor and defrost) – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts and the windshield defroster ducts. • (Defrost) – Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshiel...

Temperature Control Controls the temperature of the airflow for the front part of thepassenger compartment. Mode selector control The mode selector control allowsyou to adjust the direction of theairflow to the front part of thepassenger compartment. The air conditioning can operate in all modes. Ho...

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For shortperiods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors fromentering the vehicle. • (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioningcapabili...

4. Turn the fan speed control to the position of your choice. During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from the airoutlets when using the A/C system with outside air. This can becorrected by using MAX A/C to cool the vehicle. Operating tips • In humid weather conditions, place the clima...

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

High beams • Push forward past detent toactivate. • Pull toward you past detent todeactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after theignition switch has been turned off and the ...

This control also has other features that are activated when any door is opened: • Rotate to full up position or next position (adjustment dial) to turn onall interior lights. • Rotate to first lower detent position to activate “sleeping babymode”— dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps...

2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the groundand mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the verticalwall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). Thecenter of the lamp is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens. 3. Turn on the low b...

Map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps and controls arelocated on the dome lamp. Press thecontrols on either side of each maplamp to activate the lamps. Rear dome lamp The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened (and switch isin middle position). • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is held up unt...

5. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise (whenviewed from the rear) to free itfrom the bulb socket, and slide thering off the plastic base. Keep thering to retain the new bulb. 6. Without turning, remove the oldbulb from its socket by gentlypulling it straight back out of the...

Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs Note size and location of retainerpins for installation. 1. At the back of the headlamp, pulltwo retainer pins up to release theheadlamp assembly. 2. Pull headlamp assembly forwarddisengaging the lamp from the rearretainer to expose the back of thebulb. 3. R...

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Remove two screws and thelicense plate lamp assembly fromthe liftgate. 2. Remove bulb socket by pulling itstraight out of the lamp assembly. 3. Carefully pull the bulb out fromthe socket and push in the newbulb. 4. Push bulb socket in to the lampassembly. 5. Ins...

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper controlto the desired interval, low or highspeed position. The bars of varying length are forintermittent wipers. When in thisposition rotate the control upwardfor fast intervals and downward forslow intervals. Push (tap) the end of the st...

Windshield wiper blades Check the wiper blades for wear at least twice a year or when they seemless effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatmentsused by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades. Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe prop...

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

Forward storage bins and conversation mirror (if equipped) The storage compartments may beused to store sunglasses or similarobjects. The conversation mirrorallows the driver to view the rearseating area. This does not replaceyour rear view mirror. Refer to Power Sliding Doors (PSD)(ifequipped) in t...

The sliding door must be unlocked for it to operate. The key does nothave to be in the ignition. To help avoid accidental operation of thePower Sliding Door, disable the PSD second row passenger controls bypushing the overhead console control to OFF. When the key is in theignition in RUN, the PSD wi...

Safety/Obstructions If anything obstructs the Power Sliding Door while it is closing, the doorwill automatically reverse to the open position, provided it meetssufficient resistance. Resetting the PSD The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because ofthe following condition: • a...

If you have the optional power sliding door, disable the power slidingdoor by pushing the ON/OFF control in the overhead console to the OFFposition. The power sliding door cannot be opened from the rear seatwhen both this feature and the child lock are engaged. If you want to open the sliding door w...

MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has anauto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change fromthe normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reachthe mirror. When the mir...

Signal mirrors (if equipped) When the turn signal is activated,the appropriate mirror will show ablinking yellow arrow. When thepark lamps are on, the blinkingarrow will be dimmer. The arrow provides an additionalwarning to other drivers that yourvehicle is about to turn. When the sliding door is op...

driving conditions permit you can return to speed control by pressingRES on the speed control. For more information on the AdvanceTrac y system see AdvanceTrac y Stability Enhancement System section in the Driving chapter. To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil ...

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed • Press RES. For RES to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 4...

To return to normal overdrive mode,press the Transmission ControlSwitch again. The O/D OFFindicator light will no longer beilluminated. When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transaxle willautomatically return to normal (Overdrive) mode. For additional information about the gearshift lever...

federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener modelmanufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detectan object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet currentU.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact HomeLink t at: www.homelink.co...

step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator and CanadianProgramming” section for Canadian residents. 4. The red light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release both buttonswhen the red light flashes rapidly. (The rapid flashing light indicatesacceptance of the hand-held transmitters’ radio ...

3. Press and release theprogrammed HomeLink t button. Press and release the HomeLink t button a second time to complete the training process. (Some garagedoor openers may require thisprocedure to be done a third time to complete the training.) The rolling code equipped device should now recognize th...

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle informationthrough a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may selectdisplay features on the messagecenter for a display of status preceded by a brief ...

Language 1. Select this function from theSETUP menu for the currentlanguage to be displayed. 2. Pressing the RESET controlcycles the message center througheach of the language choices. 3. Press and hold the RESETcontrol to set the language choice. Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from ...

5. doors closed (driver and passenger side). This message can only bereset by closing the door(s). If the RESET control is pressed, PLEASECLOSE DOOR will be displayed. 6. rear liftgate status 7. exterior lamps (headlamps, front turn, brake, tail and cornering/siderepeater lamp status) 8. Traction Co...

“SPEED CONTROL CANCELLED”will be displayed when the brakepedal pressed. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in yourvehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center willcycle the display to show all warnings by di...

Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass willcorrect itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normalconditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manualcalibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Most geographic area...

8. Press the RESET control to startthe compass calibration function. 9. Slowly drive the vehicle in acircle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph])until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TOCALIBRATE indicator changes toCALIBRATION COMPLETED. Thiswill take up to three circles to complete calibration. 10. The compass is now calib...

DIST TO EMPTY (DTE) Selecting this function from theINFO menu will give you anestimate of how far you can drivewith the fuel remaining in your tankunder normal driving conditions.Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling your vehicle.Otherwise, the display will not show the addition of fuel f...

Make sure that the liftgate door is closed to prevent exhaustfumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with theliftgate door open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into thevehicle. Cargo Area Features Cargo net (i...

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

Childproof door locks When these locks are set, the rearsliding doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. The doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doors areunlocked. The childproof locks are located onfront edge of each sliding door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for o...

Unlocking the doors • 3–button remote • 4–button remote • 5–button remote Press this control to unlock the driver door and disarm the anti-theftsystem (if equipped). The interior lamps will illuminate. Press the control again within three seconds to unlock all doors andliftgate. If the control is pr...

Opening power sliding doors • 4–button remote • 5–button remote Press this control twice within three seconds to open the power slidingdoor (if equipped). The interior lamps will illuminate. Press this controlanother two times within three seconds to close the power sliding doorand turn off the inte...

Locking the doors • 3–button remote • 4–button remote • 5–button remote Press this control to lock all doors and liftgate, turn off the interior lights(if they were on) and arm the perimeter anti-theft system (if equipped). To confirm doors/hood are closed and locked, press the control a secondtime ...

Sounding a panic alarm • 3–button remote • 4–button remote • 5–button remote Press this control to activate the personal panic alarm. The personal panic alarm will cycle the horn and turn signals on/off plusilluminate the interior lights. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ...

Replacing lost transmitters • 3–button remote • 4–button remote • 5–button remote If a transmitter has been lost or if you would like to purchase additionaltransmitters for your vehicle (up to four may be programmed intomemory), take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer or perform the repr...

rapid succession (within 10 seconds) ending in the ON position. Afterdoor locks lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four).With each control press of the transmitters, the door locks should cycle(lock/unlock) to confirm programming. When completed, turn the ignitionto OFF. The d...

Deactivating/activating the autolock feature The deactivating/activating the autolock feature can be turned off by thekeyless entry pad (if equipped) on your door or by your dealer. Deactivating/activating the illuminated exit feature The illuminated exit feature can be turned off by your dealer. KE...

2. Press 1/2 control within fiveseconds of step one. 3. Press 1/2 control and hold for 2seconds. The system will now only respondto the factory set code. Unlocking the doors with the keyless entry system To unlock the driver door, entereither the factory set code or thepersonal code (each digit must...

The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one shortand one long chirp) if autolock was activated. To re-activate autolock, repeat steps 1–4. SECURILOCK Y PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock y passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system prevents the...

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

Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store anextra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to preventan unforeseen inconvenience. The correct coded key must be used for your vehicle. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no start” condition. If an ...

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...

The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. The heating of the seat turns off after 10 minutes or when the vehicle isturned off. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is locatedon the inboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control toadj...

Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders mounted on the outboardsides of the second row seat(s). The cupholder is designed to detachfrom the seat when subjected to a heavy load. The cupholder can bereinstalled by lining up the arms with the side shield hole...

• 2nd / 3rd row bench seat or 2ndrow bucket console seat Pull control up to adjust seatbackposition. Pull control up to flip seatback toforward flat position. Accessing the 3rd row seat If your vehicle has an adjustable 2nd row bench seat or 2nd row bucketconsole seat, it can be adjusted to allow ea...

Bench seat or Bucket Console seat To remove the seats: 1. (For 2nd row bench seat only.)Disengage the lap/shoulder belt fromthe side of the seat belt detachanchors (if equipped) by insertingthe seatbelt tongue or a key into theslot in the detachable anchor andlifting upward. Seating and Safety Restr...

2. (For 2nd row bench seat only.) Using the clip attached to the end ofthe shoulder belt(s), clip the end of the belt to the stationary portion ofthe shoulder belt coming out of the trim panel. The end of the shoulderbelt must be clipped in order to keep it from striking anything during vehicle oper...

Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat isoccupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Bucket seats To remove the seat(s): Position the seatback in the full down position to make removing theseat easier. 1. From behind the seat, pullstraight...

Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat isoccupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants ...

the system. Rather, it means the Personal safety system determined theaccident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were notappropriate to activate these safety devices. Front air bags andpretensioners are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontalcollisions, not rollovers, side-...

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. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly ...

Determining if the Personal safety system is operational The Personal safety system uses a warning light in the instrument clusteror a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning light section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal safet...

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

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passengeroutboard safety belts have locking cinch tongues described below: Safety belts with lockin...

How to fasten the cinch tongue 1. Pull the combination lap and shoulder belt from the retractor so thatthe shoulder belt portion of the safety belt crosses your shoulder andchest. 2. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If the belt is twisted, remove the twist. 3. Insert the belt tongue into the proper ...

Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly after anaccident could increase the risk of injury in a collision. Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver, frontpassenger and second rowpassengers. Adjust the height of theshoulder belt so the bel...

Lap belts Adjusting the center lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically. The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around thehips, not across the waist. Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is comingfrom). To lengthen the belt...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rareevents” 36 700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare”events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be se...

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the BeltMinder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the BeltMinder feature please follow the directions stated below. One time disable Any time the safety belt is buc...

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 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 system ...

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certainupper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying air b...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame,bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the performance of the air bag sensor...

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same lightfor front and side air bag system)will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will notilluminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The t...

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 ...

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 airbag deployment. • The same warni...

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...

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant orchild restraint you might use. When possible, always place children under age 12...

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

of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tetherstraps, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions includedwith the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the chi...

5. While pushing down with yourknee on the child seat pull up onthe shoulder belt portion to tightenthe lap belt portion of thecombination lap and shoulder belt. 6. Allow the safety belt to retractand remove any slack in the belt tosecurely tighten the child safety seatin the vehicle. 7. Before plac...

5. Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lapbelt webbing to tighten the belt.6. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seatfrom side to side and in forward direction to make sure that the seat issecurely held in place. To check this, grab th...

Front passenger seating position (manual adjusting seats only) 1. Position the child safety seat onthe passenger seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tetherstrap over the back of the seat. Ifthe head restraint is adjustable,route the tether strap under thehead restraint and between thehead r...

7. Tighten the child safety seattether strap according to themanufacturer’s instructions. Rear seating positions Follow steps 1–8 as described above for the following available seats: • 2nd row bucket • 2nd row bench Seating and Safety Restraints 169

STARTINGPositions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without locking...

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute(RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm t...

If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear.Do not apply your brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) On vehicles equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a noisefrom the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in t...

ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does notilluminate momentarily at start up or remains on the ABS needs to beserviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lockbrake system is disabled ...

Push the button on the end of theparking brake and push the handledown as far as possible to releasethe brake. Driving with the parkingbrake on will cause the brakes towear out quickly and reduce fueleconomy. TRACTION CONTROL Y (IF EQUIPPED) Traction Control y helps the driver maintain the stability...

road conditions and/or when performing emergency maneuvers. In anemergency lane-change, the driver will experience better overall controlof the vehicle. Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac y include: • taking a turn too fast • evasively maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or o...

During AdvanceTrac y operation you may experience the following: • A rumble or clicking sound much like ABS or Traction Control y • A slight deceleration or a reduction in the acceleration of the vehicle • The “TRAC ACTIVE” indicator light will illuminate • If your foot is on the brake pedal, you wi...

If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turnedoff), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any ofthe following: • underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • uneven vehicle loading • high crow...

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with columngearshift and O/D off switch Your automatic transaxle electronica...

P (Park) Always come to a complete stop andset the parking brake before shiftinginto P (Park). Make sure thegearshift lever is securely latched inP (Park). This locks the transaxleand prevent the front wheels from rotating. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in ...

The transaxle will be in the “overdrive on” mode when the vehicle isstarted even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle waslast shut off. If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off repeatedly when thevehicle is started or does not come on when the O/D OFF control ispressed, it ...

The indicator will remain illuminated to indicate a failure of the reversesensing system. Always keep the sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) freefrom dirt, snow and ice (do not clean the sensors with sharpobjects). These elements may cause the system to operateinaccurately. If the vehicle s...

your vehicle including both gross vehicle weight and Front and reargross axle weight rating limits. Under no circumstance should theselimitations be exceeded. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result inserious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Calculating the load your...

• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for theproper installation and adjustment specifications. If your vehicle is equipped with the optional heavy duty trailer towwiring, it is pre-wired for trailer towing. An electrical connector isprovided under the instrument panel for ins...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Ensure that you turn off your speed control. The speed control mayshut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

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

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel bythe brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. Your vehicle is equipped with a Pull Fuse feature that when...

The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 10A Right Stepwell Lamp, Left StepwellLamp, Right Puddle Lamp, LeftPuddle Lamp, Left 2nd Row ReadingLamp, Right 2nd Row Reading Lamp,Left 3rd Row Reading Lamp, Right3rd Row Reading Lamp...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 3 15A LH Power Mirror Motor, RH PowerMirror Motor, Adjustable Pedal Motor,Memory Module (if equipped) 4 — Not Used 5 20A Console Power Point 6 15A Radio, Compact Disc Changer,Remote Keyless Entry Module, PSD(Power Slidi...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 26 10A Airbag Module, Passenger airbagdeactivated indicator, Passenger SeatWeight Pressure sensor ECU 27 — Not Used 28 10A Cluster 29 — Not Used Relay 1 — Switched System Power Relay #4 Relay 2 — Accessory Delay Relay R...

The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 30A* Powertrain Control Module Relay 2 10A* Powertrain Control Module, Front ElectronicModule 3 10A* A/C Compressor Clutch 4 25A* Horns, Horn Relay (coil) 5 15A* Fuel Pump Motor, Pow...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 206 — Not Used 207 — Fuel Pump Relay 208 — Not Used 209 — Front Wiper Hi/Low Relay 301 — Starter Interrupt Relay 302 — High Speed Engine Cooling Fan Relay 303 — Low Speed Engine Cooling Fan Relay 304 — Powertrain Control Module R...

• tow a trailer • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reducedground clearance • try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lea...

Removing the spare tire To remove the spare tire: 1. Open the liftgate and open theplastic cover from the carpeting oncargo floor to expose the hex nut.On cargo van model, lift flap in matto expose hex nut. 2. Insert the lug nut wrench on thehex nut in cargo floor. 3. Turn the wrenchcounterclockwise...

9. Turn the jack handle clockwiseuntil the wheel is completely off theground. To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not put any part of your body under thevehicle while changing a tire. Donot start the engine when yourvehicle is on the jack. The jack isonly meant for changing the tire. 10. Remove...

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-start capability; also, thecatalytic converter may become damaged. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new...

carburetor/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 cable to the negative (-)terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. 5. Ensu...

2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of thebooster vehicle’s battery. 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery.After the disabled vehicle ...

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 by wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a slin...

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 ...

If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wishto contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.). 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 s...

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...

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 requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

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...

FORD MOTOR COMPANYWORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Business Park #3Allen Park, Michigan 48101U.S.A.Telephone: (313) 594-4857FAX: (313) 390-0804 If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Forddealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they ca...

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...

• 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 anything to any exposed belts in the enginecompartment, including belt dressing. For general cleaning of the en...

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality productshave been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the styl...

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

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. Your ...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.8L OHV V6 engine 1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Air filter assembly 3. Power distribution box 4. Battery 5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Engine oil filler cap 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Engine coolant res...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Washer fluid Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluidto fill the reservoir. In very coldweather, do not fill the reservoir allthe way. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specificati...

2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 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 ...

• If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough oil to raise thelevel within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil ...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide forthe service ...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • 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 ...

• Freeze protection down to -36° C (-34° F). • Boiling protection up to 129° C (265° F). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be...

Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolantand distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool , until the appropriate fill level is obtained. Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liqui...

• Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolantsmixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating orfreezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion...

Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolantreservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. Ifnecessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant anddistilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 lite...

• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequatefreeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in thewinter months. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentrationabo...

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...

in the United States) because it may cause these problems to becomemore pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fueltank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octan...

• Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent. Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in kilometers or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record ...

• Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain ifunnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.Unnecessary shifting of this type could resu...

• Close windows for high speed driving. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact yourdealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPAwindow sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisonswith other vehicles. It is important...

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID • 3.8L OHV V6 engine Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, useonly MERCON t ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperatur...

5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe level until it reaches the correct operating range. Be sure to put thecap back on the reservoir. BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to thescheduled mainten...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals forfluid checks and changes. Your transaxle does not consume fluid.However, the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not workingproperly, i.e., if the transaxle sli...

The transmission fluid should be inthis range if at normal operatingtemperature (66°C-77°C[150°F-170°F]). High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transaxle failure. Anoverfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/or possible damage. Hig...

which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required bylaw. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated an...

them as indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide. If you notice thatthe tires wear unevenly, have them checked. • 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-typ...

Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, “Touring”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford. Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precautions may adversel...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Engine coolant 2 MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant(green-colored) or MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) Without rearheater 14.0L (14.8quarts) With rear heater 15.0L (15.9 quarts) Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON t ATF All Fill to line onre...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid 1 PM-1 ESA-M6C25-Aand DOT 3 Doorweatherstrips SiliconeLubricant F7AZ-19G208-BAandF5AZ-19553-AA ESR-M13P4-A Engine coolant MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant ...

Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please note thatin the graphic XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.) 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehiclewei...

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

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................178 Accessory delay ..........................86 AdvanceTrac ..............................181 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................153–154, 158 and child safety seats ............155description ......................154, 158disposal .....

safety belt .................................12traction control active ..............13traction control off ...................13turn signal indicator .................15 Load limits .................................190 GAWR ......................................190GVWR ................................

Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................275 Vehicle loading ..........................190 Ventilating your vehicle ...........177 W Warning chimes .....................15–16 Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 Washer fluid ..............................239 Wate...