Ford 2003 Escape v.4- 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...

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 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...

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 the wiper blade and armaway from the glass. Turn the bladeat a right angle to the arm. Push thelock tab (A) to release the b...

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the OPEN control to open thestorage compartment. The door willopen slightly ...

the storage compartment door (3) or you may break the door latch. Ifthe rubber actuator (1) is the proper length the storage compartmentdoor will close. Press the storage compartment door (3) to activatethe transmitter (6). Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thev...

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 POWER POINT Power outlets are designed foraccessory plugs only. Do nothang any type of accessory ora...

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 ...

Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a setspeed: • Press and hold the CST controluntil you get to the desiredspeed, then release the control.You can also use the CST controlto operate the Tap-Downfunction. Press and release thiscontrol to decrease the vehicle set spe...

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 increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch e...

If you open and close the moon roof repeatedly, the moon roof motormay overheat and shut down for 45 seconds while the motor cools. Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyinjure themselves. LIFTGATE To open the rear window, pull theright side of the liftgate handle. To open t...

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 pull tube at therearward edge of the shade and pullrearward. 2. Secure both ends of the pull tubein the retention slots located ...

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...

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

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...

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used tounlock the door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • the doors are l...

Theft indicator The theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster. • When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash onceevery 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock 娂 system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator will gl...

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. Reclining the second row seatback Locate the release strip located onthe outboard side of the seatcushion bottom ...

Folding down rear seats 1. Raise the rear seat head restraintand remove. 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. Seating and Safety Restraints 79

4. Flip seat forward. 5. Pull the seatback release straptoward the front seat. Make sure theseat belt buckle heads are fullyextended towards the front of thevehicle and are away from theseatback. NOTE: When the seatback release strap is pulled use your other handto guide the seatback. 6. Rotate seat...

Returning the rear seats to upright position 1. Pull seatback up and into uprightposition making sure seatback locksinto place. While holding theseatback, pull the release and pushseatback backward into the desiredposition. 2. Rotate seat cushion down into theseating position making sure thatthe sea...

To remove the rear cushion 1. Pull the Yellow tab 2. Pull the cushion to the outboardside of the vehicle. 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 rea...

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is provided. 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 in...

Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automaticlocking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed in a passe...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all outboardseating p...

Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver andfront passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate during certainfrontal or near-frontal collisions with sufficient longitudinal deceleration.A safety belt pretens...

Shorten and fasten the belt whennot in use. Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extension...

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt isbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition... The safety belt warning light andindicator chime remain off. BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety beltwarning function. This feature provides additional remi...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ Crashes are rare events ⬙ 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to ⬙ rare ⬙ events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will b...

Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ The people I’m with don’t wear belts ⬙ Set the example, teen deaths occur 4times more often in vehicles withTWO or MORE people. Children andyounger brothers/sisters imitatebehavior they see. ⬙ I have an air bag ⬙ Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety b...

• the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equippedwith Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure.) To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to ...

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleassem...

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 the vehicle, including the driver, should a...

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, tow hooks and B-pillar surrounding parts may affect the perfo...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustains alongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the air bag sensors to closean electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a co...

• a readiness light and tone • a diagnostic module • and the electrical wiring which connects the components Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately....

occupied. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door paneland occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants inside impact collisions. The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateraldeceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical...

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not funct...

If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can bepositioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck,the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer tothe center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Do no...

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...

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 fueleconomy) 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 1...

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 129

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...

The RSS detects obstacles up to 2meters (6.5 ft.) from the rearbumper with a decreased coveragearea at the outer corners of thebumper, (refer to the figures forapproximate zone coverage areas).As you move closer to the obstacle,the rate of the tone increases. Whenthe obstacle is less than 25.0 cm (1...

Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure yourtrailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer ortrailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hookingup trailer lamps. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off th...

When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge ofthe rear bumper. • 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 vehi...

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...

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle custo...

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...

If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not followthese precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • use more than one temporary spare tire at a time • exceed 80...

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 (CANADAONLY) 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...

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 range. • 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine...

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...

Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant fromyellow to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant suchas Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) orCXC-209 (Canada), meeting...

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (seeabove), to within the “cold fill range” or the “cold full” level on thereservoir. If you removed the rad...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–34° F]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection ch...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, w...

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,...

Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseaffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times afterrefueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine...

vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not beable to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior t...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdefl...

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 Fuel tank N/A 2.0L I4 Zetecengine 61L (16 gallons) 3.0L V6 Duratecengine 61L (16 gallons) 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) ...

Item Ford Part Nameor equivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Rear axle (4X4) 4 Motorcraft SAE80W-90 PremiumRear AxleLubricant XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A PowerTake-off(PTO)(4X4-ManualTransaxle) Motorcraft SAE80W-90 PremiumRear AxleLubricant XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A PowerTake-off(PTO) 3 (4X4-Autom...

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 desi...

Running bars Soft luggage cover Trailer hitch (Class II) Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch receiver cover Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Trailgate table (hitch installed) and adaptor kit Wheels Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks All weather floor mats Bumper guards C...

A Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ............................96–97, 100 and child safety seats ..............98description ........................97, 100disposal ....................................103driver air bag ....................99, 101indicator light .................100, 102operation...