Ford 2003 Escape v.3- 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 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in...

Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage,Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power StrokeDiesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for EmissionsDefect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description...

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 ...

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ONp...

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below thenormal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 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...

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door isopened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) andthe driver’s door is o...

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 ...

5. EJ (eject): Press to eject a CD. 6. COMP (Compression): In CD mode, press to bring louder andsofter levels into more comfortablelistening level. The compression icon (c) will appear in the display. 7. Shuffle: Press to listen to the tracks on the CD in random order.Press again to turn off. 8. Mem...

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 ...

8. Balance: Press BAL; then press SEL / to shift sound to the left/right speakers. Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL / to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to access clock mode, RDS on/off,Traffic announcement mode andProgram type mode. On Audiophileaudios, press MEN...

AUTOSTORE will flash on the display. When the six strongest stationsare filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there areless than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in theremaining presets. Press again to disengage. 13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; ...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one ...

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...

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector inMAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicleto “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with theairflow to the back seats. • Remove any sno...

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...

• the hand park brake must be in the OFF position. 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 yo...

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 5 mm hexsocket or T20 Tor...

The dome lamp will stay on if thecontrol is moved to the passengerside position. When the control is inthe middle position, the lamp willonly come on when a door isopened. If the control is moved tothe driver’s side position, the lampwill not come on at all. With the control in the middle position, ...

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. Make sure the headlamp switch isin the OFF position and then openthe liftgate to expose the lampassemblies...

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 (2) fromthe storage compartment door(3). • Place Velcro (5) on aftermarkettransmitter (6) opposite ofactuator control (8). • Meas...

• Install the transmitter (6) on to storage compartment door (3)aligning the actuator control (8) with the rubber plunger (1). Closethe storage compartment door (3) to verify proper fit. Do not forcethe storage compartment door (3) or you may break the door latch. Ifthe rubber actuator (1) is the pr...

When the mirror detects bright light from behind, it will adjustautomatically to minimize glare. The mirror will automatically return to the normal high reflective statewhenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse). This helps to ensure abright clear view in the mirror when backing up. AUXILIARY POW...

One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onAUTO and release quickly. Pressagain to stop. Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature disables allthe power windows except thedriver’s. To lock out all the window controlsexcept ...

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compartment • Cupholders • Ashcup Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure youin a collision. Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyi...

To operate the moon roof vent position: • To open, press and hold the front portion of the control. This willopen the vent. • To close, press and hold the rear portion of the control. If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed,the moon roof needs to be opened to the ve...

CARGO SHADE (IF EQUIPPED) If your vehicle has a cargo shade, you can use it to cover items in thecargo area of your vehicle. To install the shade: • Insert the ends of the cargoshade into the mounting featureslocated behind the rear seat onthe rear trim panels. To operate the shade: 1. Grasp the pul...

NO BOUNDARIES RACK SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped withan optional roof rack. This uniquefeature allows you to carry cargo onan inner roof rack as well as on theconventional roof rack. Themaximum load for the conventionalroof rack is 45 kg (100 lbs). Theinner rack can also hold 45 ...

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 secure the rack beforeloading cargo. Do not drive the vehicle if the inner roof rack is extended andloaded with car...

To stow the inner rack: 1. Rotate the handle on the lift barof the inner rack in the direction ofthe arrows on the handle and pullthe inner rack away from thebumper. 2. Lift the inner rack (pivoting atthe hinges). 3. Continue lifting the inner rackuntil it is parallel with the roof. 4. Slide the rac...

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 LOCK...

arming process. For more information concerning the perimeter alarm,refer to Perimeter alarm system (if equipped) later in this chapter. If any of the doors or the hood are not properly closed the park lampswill not flash. Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be ope...

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. To reprogram the remote entrytransmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Turn the key from t...

• the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • the doors are locked by key in the door cylinder, or • after 30 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if:...

• When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator will glow for 3seconds, then turn off, to indicate normal system functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock 娂 system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the ON position. If thisoccurs, the veh...

Disarming the system When you disarm the system, the park lamps will flash twice to indicatethe system has been disarmed. You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by pressing the control on your remote entry transmitter. • Unlock the doors with a key. Turn the ke...

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. Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) ...

Adjusting the front manual seat Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion. Seating and Safet...

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...

The head restraints can be movedup and down. Lift the head restraintso that it is located directly or asclose as possible behind your head. Push control to lower or removehead restraint. Folding down rear seats 1. Raise the rear seat head restraintand remove. Seating and Safety Restraints 78

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 79

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...

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if theseat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checkedaccording to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace theBelt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk ...

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...

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned t...

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is buckledbefore the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position... The BeltMinder feature will notactivate. The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ Crashes are r...

Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ I have an air bag ⬙ Air bags offer greater protection when used withsafety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed toinflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. ⬙ I’d rather be thrown clear ⬙ Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. S...

not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced ifeither damage or improper operation is noted. Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Refer to Interior i...

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 has deployed, the air bag will not function again. The side air bag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician inaccordance with the vehicle servi...

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...

The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’shead hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you shouldnever use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a boosterseat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the ...

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...

PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt. Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving...

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may not be working proper...

1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)when vehicle reaches slower speeds. When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parkingbrake. Always set the parking brake full...

When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must: 1. Put the gearshift lever in theneutral position. 2. Hold down the brake pedal. 3. Depress the clutch pedal. 4. Without depressing theaccelerator pedal, turn the ignitionto position 4 (START), release theignition as soon as the engine start...

Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 22 km/h (14 mph) 2-3 40 km/h (25 mph) 3-4 55 km/h (34 mph) 4-5 70 km/h (44 mph) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 ...

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 128

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...

front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure to follow tirepressure 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, ch...

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...

4x4 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 3.0L w/automatic transmission and towing package 3193 (7040) 1587 (3500) 2.8 (30) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2%...

If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifications. The tr...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • The tra...

RECREATIONAL TOWING An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind amotorhome. If your vehicle is automatic transmission equipped, with a 4x2(front-wheel drive only) configured powertrain, “recreational towing” ispermitted by trailering the vehicle with its front wheels on a dolly...

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...

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse...

This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, behind aflip-up cover, by the kick panelaccess cover. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset theswitch by pushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition ON. 5....

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), Pressureswitch to 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 000miles) 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 of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

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...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

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 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 volatile organic compounds m...

• 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 range. • 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine • 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engin...

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 ...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized...

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...

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service intervalschedules. If adding fluid isnecessary, use only MERCON 威 ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant t...

The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the “MIN” and“MAX” lines are within the normaloperating range, there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operatingrange, the performance of yo...

Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmissionoperation and result in damage to internal transmission components. Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Park the vehicle on a levelsurface....

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervalsfor changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filterelement listed. Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers . Note: Do not start your engine with the air cle...

Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be voided for any damage tothe engine if the correct air filter element is not used. INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have a rating o...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

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. Due to exposure to theelements and exhaust you shouldreplace the spare t...

Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle, and increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehi...

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 (2.85quarts) 2 Manual transaxle(4X4) 2.2L (2.32quarts) 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 block heater 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 Highw...

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...

Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................228 Vehicle loading ..........................140 Ventilating your vehicle ...........117 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 Washer fluid ..............................190 Water, Driving through .............140 Window...