Ford 2003 Escape v.1- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answersto such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warningtriangle symbol. These comm...

SPECIAL NOTICES Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat...

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failure...

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 LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

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 ...

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on isdangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehiclechecked by your dealer immediately. Anti-lock brake system: Illuminates indicating an ABS fault.If the lamp stay...

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at, or nearempty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Overdrive off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of thetransmission has been turned off,refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced im...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon...

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO 1. Balance: Press / to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2. Fade: Press / to shift sound to the front/rear speakers. 3. SCN (Scan): Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenablestations or CD tracks. Press again tostop. 4. CLK: To set the hour, press and hold ...

14. CD : Press to enter CD mode or to play a CD already loaded into thesystem. 15. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 16. Bass: Press / to increase/decrease the bass output. 17. Treble: Press / to increase/decrease the treble output. 18. CD door: Insert a CD printed side up. DISC...

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM 1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, selection or track. LOAD EJ SHUF MUTE SEL BAL BASS FADE TREB SCAN PUSH ON CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 MENU AMFM SEEK REW FF DISC TUNE 2 3 4 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 5 6 ...

9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to access clock mode, RDS on/off,Traffic announcement mode andProgram type mode. On Audiophileaudios, press MENU to access the compression feature. Press SEL toturn the feature ON or OFF. Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or S...

13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. Automatic Volume Control (if equipped): Changes the volume automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road andwind noise. The recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the speedsensitive volume off ...

5. EJ (Eject): Press to stop and eject a disc. If a disc is ejected andnot removed, the player willautomatically reload the disc and return to radio mode. 6. COMP (Compression): In CD and MP3 mode, press to adjust thesoft and loud sounds together for amore consistent listening level. The compression...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in thevehicle. See the following for a briefdescription on each control. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents. O (OFF...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with theair flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. BATTERY SAVER The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after theignition switch has been turned off and the headlamp control...

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

4. On the wall or screen you willobserve a light pattern with adistinct horizontal edge of highintensity light towards the right. Ifthis edge is not at the horizontalreference line, the beam will need tobe adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster onthe headlamp, then use a 7 mm hexsocket or T20 Tor...

With the control in the middle position, the dome lamp will illuminatewhenever any door is opened. If any door has been opened from theoutside, the lamp will remain on for 15 seconds after the door is shut. The map lamp controls (withoutmoon roof) are located on the domelamp. Press the controls on e...

Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Press two tabs and disconnect theelectrical connector from the bulb. 4. Remove the rubber boot from thelamp assembly by pulling on one ofthe tabs. 5. Press the retainer spring forwardand spre...

Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lampassembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replaceeither bulb: 1. Open the liftgate to expose thelamp assemblies. 2. Remove the two screws from thelamp assembly. 3. Careful...

MULTI—FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: For intermittent operation, move control down oneposition. Adjust the rotary control to thedesired speed setting. For normal or low speed wiperoperation, move control down twopositions from OFF. For high speed wiper operation,move control down three positionsfr...

Rear window wiper/washer controls For intermittent operation of rearwiper, rotate end of control upwardto the INT position. For normal speed rear wiperoperation, rotate control upward toON. To activate the rear washer, rotatethe control to the position and release. Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull ...

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety ofaftermarket garage door openers: • Remove the Velcro pad from thestorage compartment door. • Place Velcro on aftermarkettransmitter opposite of actuatorcontrol. • Install the transmitter...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open thewindow. Press and hold the top partof the rocker switch to close thewindow. NOTE: The window switches will not illuminate when the windowlock control is in the LOCKEDposition. One touch down Allows the driver’s...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power sideview mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish...

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads thatare winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press th...

• Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased. CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compartment • Cupholders • Ashcup Use only soft cups ...

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) To operate the moon roof: • The moon roof is equipped withan automatic, one-touch, expressopening feature. Press andrelease the rear portion of thecontrol. To stop motion at anytime during the one-touchopening, press the control asecond time. • To close, press and hold the fr...

LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is equipped with a roofrack. The maximum load for theroof rack is 44 kg (100 lbs), evenlydistributed on the crossbars. If it isnot possible to evenly distribute theload, position it in the center or asfar forward on the crossbars aspossible. Always use the adjustabletie dow...

2. Slide the cross-bar to the end ofthe rail. 3. Use a long, flat object in order todepress the tongue in the endcapson both sides of the cross-bar. 4. Slide the cross-bar assembly andthe tie down loop off the end of therail. To reinstall the cross-bar assembly to the roof rack side rails: 1. Ensure...

To extend the inner rack: 1. Rotate the handle on the lift barof the inner rack in the direction ofthe arrows on the handle. 2. Lift the bar straight up (abouttwo inches). 3. Slide the inner rack rearward,with an initial pull to release therack from its stowed position, untilit has completely extend...

5. Insert the feet into the receiverson the bumper. Push the rack intothe bumper until the feet click intoplace. 6. Figure shows foot (A) clicked into place correctly. 7. With the locking tab (B) exposed on the foot, this figureshows the rack is not installedcorrectly. Repeat steps 3 through5 and se...

Always stow the inner rack on the roof when using an automatedcar wash. Do not attempt to open the liftgate or rear window when the rackis in the down position. This may damage the rack or yourvehicle. To ensure proper sliding function of your rack, keep the rackclear of debris. If debris is visible...

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

Locking the doors 1. Turn the key in the door cylinder to lock all the doors. The park lampswill flash once and the perimeter alarm (if equipped) will be start thearming process. For more information concerning the perimeter alarm,refer to Perimeter alarm system (if equipped) later in this chapter. ...

Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doorsare unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one...

3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. 4. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter...

7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entrytransmitter has been programmed. 8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter. 9. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position after you have finishedprogramming all of the remote entry transmitters. 10. The ...

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the samekey chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. Theseobjects will not cause dama...

Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The key codesneed to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys and key codeswill need to be programmed. Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store...

NOTE: The hood, each door and the liftgate arm individually, and if any of them are open, they must be closed in order to be armed. When you lock the vehicle using any of the three methods above: • the park lamps will flash once to indicate the hood, each door and theliftgate are closed. • the park ...

FRONT SEATS Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injury in acollision or sudden stop. Adjusting the front manual seat Lift hand...

Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in theevent of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift thehead restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as closeto that position as possible. The hea...

Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push the control located on theseat to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seats will activate when the...

2. Place the head restraint underthe front seat for storage. 3. Pull the seat release control. NOTE: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat. 4. Flip seat forward. Seating and Safety Restraints 78

To install the rear cushion 1. Push the cushion to the inboardside of the vehicle. 2. Make sure that the hinges arelocked into place. Folding down rear bench seats (if equipped) 1. Raise the rear seat head restraintand remove. 2. Place the head restraint underthe front seat for storage. Seating and ...

2. Rotate seat cushion down into theseating position making sure thatthe seat cushion is locked into placeand that the seat belt buckles areexposed. 3. Remove the head restraint storedunder the front seat and return it tothe original position on the seatback. Make sure that the seat is firmly locked...

To install the rear cushion 1. Push the cushion so that the rodsfit into the locking tabs. 2. Make sure that the hinges arelocked into place. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the r...

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on t...

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue issecurely fastened in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongu...

is involved in a collision that results in the activation of the safety beltpretensioners. 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. Lap bel...

the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is tooshort for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder beltacross the torso. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument clus...

6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,uncoil then retract the safety belt. • This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enableBeltMinder if it is currently disabled. 7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing the safetybelt warning...

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there isa risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of...

Children and air bags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. Air bags can...

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 or sodium compounds whichmay irritate the skin and eyes, butnone of the residue is toxic. Wh...

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...

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

Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder beltwill provide some protection, these children are still too small forlap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk of se...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seatmay place...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of thebooster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind theback because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. Never use pillows, books, or tow...

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbelts The rear seat head restraints must be removed when using a childseat. 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 s...

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, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. 2. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 3. RUN, all electrical circuitsoperational and warning lights willilluminate. This is the position t...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel until thekey turns freely. This condition mayoccur when: • the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is against the curb Turn the key to 4 (START),...

BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-outand should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehiclehas continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,th...

Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving thevehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-whe...

Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic overdrive transaxleprovides fully automatic operation ineither D (Overdrive) or with theO/D OFF switch depressed. Drivingwith the gearshift lever in D(Overdrive) gives the best fueleconomy for normal drivingconditions. For manual control, ...

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to thetransmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) USING THE CLUTCH Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a starter interruptinterlock that prevents cranking of the engine unle...

Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and donot use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill whilewaiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Upshifts when...

PARKING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Apply the brake and shift into theneutral position. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 1 2 4 R 3 5 1 2 4 R 3 5 Driving 127

4. Turn the ignition to position 1(LOCK) to shut the engine off andremove the ignition key. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. CONTROL TRAC II FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) For important in...

Using the electronic shift 4x4 system AUTO - Full power to front wheels, at all times; power to the rear wheels as required by driving conditions. Used for street and highway driving. ON - Full power to all wheels, at all times. Used for severe conditions such as deep snow, deep sand or icy roads. N...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoidspinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction ofthe slide until you regain control of the vehicle. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water,their fluids should be checked an...

Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too muchpower will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss ofvehicle control. Descend a hill in the same gear youwould use to climb up the hill toavoid excessive brake applicationand brake overheating. Do notdescend i...

pressure recommendations can adversely affect the way your vehiclehandles. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressureeven if it is less than the maximum pressure allowed for the tire. Each day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge to ch...

The RSS detects obstacles up to 2meters (6 ft.) from the rear bumperwith a decreased coverage area atthe outer corners of the bumper,(refer to the figures for approximatezone coverage areas). As you movecloser to the obstacle, the rate ofthe tone increases. When theobstacle is less than 25.0 cm (10i...

4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Trailer Weight Range - kg (lbs.) Maximum frontal area of trailer - m 2 (ft) 2 2.0L w/manual transmission 1896 (4180) 453 (1000) 2.2 (24) 3.0L w/automatic transmission 2422 (5340) 907 (2000) 2.2 (24) 3.0L w/automa...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically 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 gear. This will ...

• do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above thebottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to the components. • affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant an...

USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and ismailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada...

After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switchmay have been activated. This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, by the kickpanel access cover. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, rese...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 5A Canister vent control solenoid 2 5A Blower relay (coil), Pressure switchto PCM 3 10A Rear wiper motor, Rear washermotor, Rear wiper relay (coil) 4 10A Four-wheel drive control module...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 24 15A Stoplamps, High mountedstoplamp, Trailer stoplamp, ABSunit, ASC unit (Brake PedalPosition Switch), PCM, Shiftsolenoid 25 30A Power window motors 26 30A Power door lock motors, GEM(door lock relay coil), Power sea...

When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • use more than one temporary spare tire at a time • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) or drive further than 3 200 km(2 000 miles) total under any circumstances • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on theSafety Compliance Label • tow a...

Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front jacking notches are located under the front suspensionarm. • Rear jacking notches are located under the rear trailing arm. 6. Lower the jack from its storedheight to fit under the jackingnotches. Position the jack accordingt...

To stow the full size flat tire in thecargo floor, the long spare tire rodin the tool bag needs to be installed. 11. Using the lug wrench, removethe spare tire rod from the cargofloor and install the longer spare tirerod. 12. Put flat tire and tool bag withjack handle, lug nut wrench andspare tire r...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmissionmay have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal andwill not affect function or durability of the transmission. Ov...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second ...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

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 has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

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 anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford MotorCompany has not...

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 authorizeddealer where your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs areneeded. However, you may also take your vehicle to another...

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. FordMot...

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...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefrom your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

• Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using the products. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND COVERS Aluminum wheel rims or covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish.I...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleanedregularly. If the wiper does not wipe properly, substances on thewindshield, rear window or the wiper blades may be the cause. Thesemay include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, treesap, or other o...

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with sideair bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Ford Extra Strength UpholsteryCleaner (E8AZ-19523–AA). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the a...

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...

• Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N(Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease h...

3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power distribution box 7. Battery 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoi...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Windshield washer fluid Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on vola...

ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervalsfor checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 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 t...

• 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN—MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the levelwithin the MIN—MAX rang...

• 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine • 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 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engin...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. Check the battery electrolyte level under severe usage. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide . If the level is low, add plain tap water. If possibl...

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing ofacid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minim...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant sho...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “coldfill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending uponapplication). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...

ESE-M97B44–A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold EngineCoolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. To determine yourvehicle’s coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir. • Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored),VC-4–A (U.S.) or CXC-10 (Canada) or Motorcraft Premium...

To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come outforcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When...

Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium GoldEngine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yetavailable. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s ...

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling systemand engine protection. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled ta...

Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/offfeature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap,...

amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicatesempty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank after the fuel gauge indicates empty. The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and shouldnot be relied upon to increase driving range. When re...

economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping recordsduring summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fueleconomy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy. Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and ...

• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow therecommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checksfound in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight...

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...

4. Check the fluid level in thereservoir. It should be between theMIN and MAX lines. Do not addfluid if the level is in this range. 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Besure to put the cap back ...

High fluid level Fluid levels above the crosshatchzone may result in transaxle failure.An overfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/orpossible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid level...

7. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is atthe bottom of the opening. 8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Refill capacities in this chapter. CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) The clutch master cylinder a...

3. Carefully separate the two halvesof the air filter housing. 4. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 5. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt ordebris and to ensure good sealing. 6. Install a new air filter element. Becareful not to crimp the filterel...

Safety 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 and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading...

• Four tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. Due to exposure to theelements and exhaust you shouldreplace the spare tire when youreplace the other tires. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires...

Failure to follow these precautions, your vehicle handling may beadversely effected which can lead to loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may alsoaffect the accuracy of your speedometer. USING SNOW TIRE...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF All Fill to line onreservoir Transmissionfluid 1 Motorcraft SAE75W-90API GL-4 GearOil Manual transaxle(2WD) 2.7L(2.85 quarts) 2 Manual transaxle(4X4) 2.2L(2.32 quarts) 2 MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF 2.0L engine withAutomat...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Body hinges,latches, doorstriker platesand rollers, seattracks, fuel fillerdoor hinge andspring, primaryand auxiliaryhood latches Multi-PurposeGrease XG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B orESR-M1C159-A Hydraulic clutchflu...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Automatictransaxle 2 MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON 威 Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON 威 Rear axle (4X4) 4 Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A PowerTake-off(PTO)(4X...

Vehicle identification number (VIN) 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 vehi...

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...

Engine oil cooler Interior dash trim kit Power point outlet (rear cargo area) Remote start Tire step Travel equipment Auto headlamps with DRL (Daytime Running Lights) Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack adaptors: bike ski/snowboard First aid kit Framed luggage cover Highway safety kit Hitch ...

Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks All weather floor mats Bumper guards Car/truck covers Cargo liners, interior (soft and rigid) Carpet floor mats Door edge guards Front end covers (full and sport) Grill guard Hood deflectors Locking gas cap Molded splash guards Moonroof de...

A Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ....................................95, 99 and child safety seats ..............97description ..........................95, 99disposal ....................................101driver air bag ....................97, 100indicator light ...................98, 101ope...

Turn signal ..................................36 V Vehicle dimensions ...................223 Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................226 Vehicle loading ..........................139 Ventilating your vehicle ...........117 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......10W...