Ford 2003 Excursion v.2- User Manual

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...

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

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

Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first availableopportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatur...

position). It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brakesystem warning light does not illuminate as described, seek serviceimmediately. Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates lowbrake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake systemshould be serv...

Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level inthe fuel tank is at, or near, empty(refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). Speed control Illuminates when the speed controlis activated. Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) Illuminates when the overdrivefunction of the transmissi...

Door ajar Illuminates when any door is open(or not fully closed). SecuriLock Y anti-theft system Illuminates when the anti-theftalarm system is armed. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues to flashor remains on, have the system serviced. Refer to SecuriLock y passive anti-theft system in the Lo...

Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door isopened. Parking brake ON warning chime Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and thevehicle is driven more than 5 Km (3 mph). GAUGES Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the ...

Engine oil pressure gauge Indicates engine oil pressure. Atnormal operating temperature, theneedle will be in the normal range(the area between the “L” and “H”);if the needle goes below the normalrange, stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible and switch off theengine immediately. Check the oillev...

Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. Odometer Registers the total kilometers(miles) of the vehicle. Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. Press andrelease the reset button (thisrepresents the trip mode). Pressand hold the button for threeseconds to reset. ...

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

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output. Press the BASS control then press: • to decrease the bass output and • to increase the bass output. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble ...

AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio, tape and CD modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and ...

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

• to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a separate clock, (other than the digital radiodisplay), the CLK control will not function in the above manner. The CLK control will allow you toswitch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information,etc.) and clock di...

• To begin CD play (if CD isloaded), press the CD control.The first track of the disc willbegin playing. If returning fromradio or tape mode, CD play will begin where it stopped last. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompa...

Tape direction select Press to play the alternate side ofthe tape. Eject function Press the EJ control to stop andeject a tape. Press the EJ control to stop andeject a CD. Dolby T noise reduction Dolby t noise reduction operates in tape mode. Dolby t noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss andsta...

Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CDmode and plays all tracks in randomorder. Press the SHUFFLE control to startthis feature. Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE controlis pressed again. Mute mode Press the MUTE control to mute theplaying media. Press the MUTEcontrol agai...

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

Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output. Press the TREB control. Use theSEL control to increase or decreasethe amount of treble. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Pres...

Seek function in CD mode • Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If thebeginning of the disc is reached,the CD player seeks to thebeginning of the last track on the current disc and begins playing. • Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last track...

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. Press theAM/FM control to toggle between AM, FM1, or FM2. 2. Press the SEEK control to access the next listenable station up ordown the frequency band. Press the TUNE control to go up or down thelistening band...

Setting the clock Press the MENU control untilSELECT HOUR or SELECTMINUTE is displayed. (The menumode must be engaged to enableclock mode). Use the SEL control to manually setthe time. • Press to increase hours/minutes. • Press to decrease hours/minutes. Press the MENU control again to disengage the...

CD select CD mode may be entered bypressing the CD control and theLOAD control. Load the CD into theaudio system. The first track of thedisc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stoppedlast. If an alternative CD is desired, press the corresponding preset control(1–6) of a load...

When in rewind mode, your audio system will automatically lower thevolume level of the playing media. Fast forward The fast forward control works inCD modes. Press and hold the FF control untilthe desired selection is reached. If the end of the disc is reached, the CDwill return to the first track. ...

the last CD loaded and the display is updated. If some slots are alreadyfull and autoload is activated, the system will fill all empty slots. Eject Press the EJ control to stop andeject a CD. You can choose whichCD will be ejected by pressing theEJ control and the desired preset number (1–6). For ex...

Traffic announcements This feature allows you to heartraffic announcements. When in thismode, traffic announcements willinterrupt radio and CD play. When in FM mode and RDS isactivated, press the MENU until TRAFFIC OFF displays. Press the SELcontrol to engage the feature. The display will read TRAFF...

To activate RDS: • When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays. • Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON). RDS features: Once the RDS feature is on, press the MENU control to scroll throughthe following selections: Traffic announcements This feature allows you to hea...

• Oldies • R & B • Religious • Rock • Soft • Top 40 Show This feature allows you to select thetype of RDS broadcast informationthe radio will regularly show in thedisplay. With RDS activated, press theMENU control until SHOW isdisplayed. Use the SEL control to select TYPE(displays the RDS progra...

To turn on the rear seat controls, press the memory preset controls 3and 5 at the same time. The will appear in the radio display. Pressing 3 and 5 at the same time again will turn the rear seat controlsoff. If there is a discrepancy between the rear seat and the front audiocontrols, (i.e, both tryi...

7. Auxiliary jacks Insert lines for standard video game players. 8. STOP/EJECT control Press once to stop DVD play. Press again to eject the DVD. 9. DISPLAY (DISP) control Press to enable on screen display of player menu and user displayadjustments. DVD control features Menu control Press the MENU c...

FWD or REV control for slow motion playback. Three different speedsare available depending on how long the control is held. Press thecontrol once for slow motion playback. Press the control again todisengage slow motion playback. Press the control a third time to returnto normal playback mode. User ...

Rear seat controls The DVD system controls allow therear seat passengers to operate theradio, tape, CD, DVD or CD DJ (ifequipped). Press the / control to activate the rear controls. will appear in the radio display. Adjusting the volume from the rear seat controls The volume control allows the rears...

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flip-down screen The screen rotates down to view and up into housing to store when notin use. Be sure the screen is latched into the housing when being stored. 1. 7.0” (diagonal) active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) screen.2. Screen housing.3. Dimmer switch. Toggle...

General operating tips • When the engine is not running, use the system sparingly otherwise itwill run the battery down. • When the ignition is turned to OFF, the Rear Seat Entertainment DVDSystem is also turned OFF. When the ignition is turned ON, thesystem will begin playback from the last selecte...

If the CD/DVD is not removed within the allotted time, the system willpull the CD/DVD back into the system for safety purposes. If theCD/DVD will not eject from the system, press and hold the EJECTcontrol for approximately 2 seconds. The disc should eject whether thevehicle ignition is ON or OFF. Pl...

6. Subtitles (specific language type - English or Spanish, dependent ofdisc capability and ON/OFF selection.) 7. Camera angle (of picture) - Adjustable with cursor controls andENTER control. Safety information Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating thesystem and retain fo...

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference and radio communications. However, there is no guara...

Foreign substances Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the DVDplayer compartment. Be especially careful not to spill liquids of any kindonto the media controls or into the videocassette player. If liquid isaccidentally spilled onto the system, immediately turn the system ...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Mode Selector Control Controls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle. The air condi...

• (Panel) – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outsidetemperature because the air conditioning does not operate in thismode. • OFF – Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For shortperiods of time only, use thi...

Turning the EATC on Press AUTO, any of the override controls or the fan speed control. TheEATC will only operate when the vehicle is running. Turning the EATC system off Press OFF. Automatic operation Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selectedtemperature and the word AUTO will appea...

Temperature selection The display window indicates theselected temperature, function(AUTO, A/C, ) or one of the manual override controls) andmanual control of fan speed ( ). To control the temperature, select any temperature between 16°C (60°F)and 32°C (90°F) by pressing the blue (cooler) or red (wa...

When AUTO is selected, the A/C operates automatically for existingconditions and A/C will be displayed in the display window. If A/C isselected while in AUTO operation, A/C will not be displayed in thedisplay window and the EATC system will remain in AUTO operation.However, the EATC system will oper...

Manual override controls The manual override controls allow you to manually determine whereairflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. When a manual override control is selected, the EATC system will turnoff the AUTO indicator in the display window and display thoseindicato...

automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. (Note that A/C willnot be displayed in the display window.) Recirculation and A/Coverride controls cannot be selected. For added customer comfort, thesystem will allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode. Turning the EATC off OFF — Ou...

AUXILIARY A/C-HEATER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Depending upon the equipment package of your vehicle, your vehiclemay be equipped with auxiliary climate controls. The auxiliary climatecontrol feature provides increased capacity to quickly heat or cool thevehicle. Your auxiliary climate controls are loca...

Turn the mode selector control todetermine the airflow location.When FLOOR is selected, airflowwill be directed through the floorregister in the third row passengerseating. When PANEL is selected,airflow is directed through the overhead registers of the second andthird row seating. To blend airflow ...

Turn the mode selector control todetermine the airflow location.When FLOOR is selected, airflowwill be directed through the floorregister in the third row passengerseating. When PANEL is selected,airflow is directed through the overhead registers of the second andthird row seating. To blend airflow ...

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

Rear courtesy/reading lamps • Second row courtesy/reading lamp • Third row courtesy/reading lamp The courtesy lamps light when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesylamps come on. • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OF...

Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Remove the two screws andcarefully disengage parkinglamp/turn signal assembly from thevehicle. 4. Rotate bulb socketcounterclockwise about 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove from lamp assembly. 5. Care...

Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Rotate the foglamp bulbcounterclockwise and remove fromfoglamp (the rear side of thefoglamp is shown). 2. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the foglamp bulb. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs The tail lamp/turn/backup l...

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs To remove the brakelamp assembly: 1. Remove the two screws and lampassembly from vehicle. 2. Remove the bulb socket fromlamp assembly by rotating it 45degrees. 3. Carefully pull bulb straight out ofsocket and push in the new bulb. To install the brakelamp assembl...

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

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

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

Forward storage bin (if equipped) Press the release control to openthe storage compartment. The doorwill open slightly and can be movedto full open. The storage compartment may beused to secure sunglasses or asimilar object. Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can b...

The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories. Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Usethe powerpoint. The maximum current draw of any single power point is 20 Amps.Exceeding this limit may result in a blown fuse. There are up to four aux...

• Located on the right trim panel inthe rear cargo area. POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of therocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open. AUTO Driver Controls 85

Press the control located on thebottom of the mirror to turn themirror on or off. The mirror willautomatically return to the normalstate whenever the vehicle is placedin R (reverse)(when the mirror ison) to ensure a bright clear viewwhen backing up. Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror wit...

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

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed • Press RES/RESUME. ForRES/RESUME to operate, thevehicle speed must be...

Indicator light This light comes on when either theSET ACCEL or RES controls arepressed. The vehicle speed must beat or above 48 km/h (30 mph). It turns off when the speed control OFFcontrol is pressed, the brake is applied, or the ignition is turned to theOFF position. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF E...

The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position.Trip computer features follow: Selectable features English/metric display Press this control to change the tripcomputer display between metricand English units. Mode control Each press of the MODE control willdisplay a different fe...

2. Press the E/M and MODEcontrols simultaneously. The displaywill illuminate the “AVG” indicator.While the indicator is lit, releaseboth controls to reset the averagefuel economy. Fuel range. This displays the approximate number of kilometers (miles) left to drive before the fuel tank is empty. The ...

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magneticor metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compassaccuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibrationof the compass. Compass zon...

3. Press and hold both tripcomputer controls. Afterapproximately eight seconds, thetrip computer will enter CAL mode.CAL mode is indicated when thedisplay lights the “CAL” indicator. 4. Release both controls. The displaywill return to normal, except thatthe CAL indicator will remain lituntil the com...

continuous red, proceed with steps 6 through 8 to completeprogramming of a rolling code equipped device. 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hangingantenna wire is attached to the unit). 7. Press and relea...

Operating the HomeLink T Universal Transceiver To operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink t button. Activation will now occur for thetrained product (garage door, gateoperator, security system, entrydoor lock, or home or office lightingetc.). For convenience, thehand-held transmitt...

OVERDRIVE CONTROL Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts throughall available gears. Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission ControlSwitch (TCS) located on the end ofthe gearshift ...

• Utility compartment • Coin holder • Pen holder • Writing surface • Space for lap-top computer CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED) The cargo net secures lightweightobjects in the cargo area. Attach thenet to the anchors provided. Thisnet is not designed to restrainobjects during a collision. TRIDOOR The TriDoo...

• To open the liftgate, unlock theliftgate (with the key, the key fobby pressing the UNLOCK buttontwice or power door locks) andpull up on the liftgate handle. • To open the cargo doors, openthe liftgate, then open right cargodoor first, using the handle ontop of the door, then open theleft cargo do...

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 y Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCK...

The UNLOCK function will operate again after you unlock the vehicleusing the remote entry transmitter or key pad, turn the ignition to ON,or open the door from inside of the vehicle. Power door unlock disable feature — activation/deactivation 1. Turn the ignition key to ON. 2. Press the UNLOCK butto...

• Nearby radio towers • Structures around the vehicle • Other vehicles parked next to the vehicle To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the transmitter near thekey ring. DO NOT TAKE THEFRONT PART OF THETRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of newbattery in...

• Ensure the vehicle is unlocked. • Place the key in the ignition andturn from 2 (LOCK) to 3 (OFF)and cycle between 3 (OFF) and4(ON) eight times in rapidsuccession (within 10 seconds)with the eighth turn ending in the4 (ON) position. The doors willlock to confirm that programmingmode has been entere...

Your vehicle has a factory set 5 digit code that operates the keyless entrysystem. You can also program your own 5 digit personal entry code. Thefactory-set code is located: • on the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press themiddle ...

To unlock all doors, enter thefactory-set code or personal code(driver door unlocks) and press the3/4 control within five seconds. Locking the doors with the keyless entry system It is not necessary to first enter thefactory or personal code prior tolocking all doors. To lock all thedoors: • Press t...

THEFT INDICATOR The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash onceevery 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock y system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator wi...

• Electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchasegasoline or similar items • A second key on the same key ring as the coded key If any of these items are present, you need to keep these objects fromtouching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects and devices cannot da...

SEATING Full bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or backward.Ensure that the seat is relatchedinto place. 60/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move theseat forward or backward. Ensurethe seat is relatched into place. • Pull the seat...

Captain’s chair (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to movethe seat forward or rearward.Make sure that the seat isrelatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up torecline the seat. Memory seats and adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat...

A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is inPark. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time. The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remoteentry transmitter UNLOCK control. To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to Re...

Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Manual seat memory feature The manual adjust seat and seatback may lose their memory positionsand not latch in t...

Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push control to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. REAR SEATS Head restraints Your vehicle’s seats are equipped with head restraints which adjust upand down. The purpose of...

Rear folding seats (if equipped) Folding down rear seats into load floor Ensure that no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on thefloor in front of the second row seats before folding them down andinsure the seat is fully latched rearward. For assistance, refer to the label located on th...

6. For bench seats only, lift up flapon seatback to release closeoutpanel. 7. For bench seats only, rotate panelto closeout the space between theseatback and the floor. Returning the seat to upright Insure the seat is pulled back to the locked position, whether theseat is occupied or empty. If not l...

4. Remove headrest from storage position and return to 2nd rowseatback. Push down headrest completely to secure. Reclining the second row seatback Locate the release handle located onthe outboard side of the seatcushion and lift gently to allow theseatback to be adjusted to thedesired location. Recl...

1. Rotate the upper seat controlrearward while pushing the seatbacktoward the front of the vehicle. 2. Push the seatback toward thefront of the vehicle. This releasesthe seat track and the seat willmove forward. 3. After entering the 3rd row seat,pull back the 2nd row seatback untilit latches at ful...

1. Pull the seat release lever locatedon the lower right side of theseatback while pushing the seatbackdown onto the seat cushion. • The seatback will latch onto thecushion. 2. Lift the seat release bar locatedat the center of the seat near thefloor to release the floor latches. 3. While pulling up ...

SAFETY RESTRAINTSSafety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehic...

When to use the automatic locking mode • Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old andunder should be properly restrained in the rear seat wheneverpossible. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety S...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attachinghardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should alsobe inspected and replaced if either damage or improper ...

Safety belt replacement label The short plastic boot on the frontsafety belt at the passengeroutboard anchor location covers a“Replace Belt” label on the safetybelt. In the event of a collision, thecolored label (REPLACE BELT)may become visible. If this occurs, the safety belt must be replaced. When...

Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance ofthe safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury. Safety belt pretensioner (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver andfront outboard passenger seating positions. The Seat Integrate...

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt andincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt should fit snugl...

Reasons given... Consider... “I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder reminds us to take a few seconds tobuckle up. “Seat belts don’t work” Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. “Traffic is light” N...

Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceeding with thedeactivation/activation programming procedure. The BeltMinder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing thefollowing procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking ...

8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing the safetybelt warning light four times per second for three seconds, followed bythree seconds with the safety belt warning light off, then followed byflashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for threeseconds again. 9...

Children and air bags For additional important safetyinformation, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating posit...

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or...

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

Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder beltseating positions Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back. 1...

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...

Attach the tether strap onlyto the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strapmay not work properly if attachedsomewhere other than the correcttether anchor. 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For veh...

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

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage d...

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) This vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). A noisefrom the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may beobserved during ABS braking events. Pedal pulsation coupled with noisewhile braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps, we...

With the ABS light on, the anti-lockbrake system is disabled and normalbraking is still effective unless thebrake warning light also remainsilluminated with parking brake released. (If your brake warning lampilluminates, have your vehicle serviced immediately.) Parking brake Apply the parking brake ...

Pull the release lever to release thebrake. Driving with the parkingbrake on will cause the brakes towear out quickly and reduce fueleconomy. STEERING YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energyfrom the engine to help steer the vehicle. Never hold the steeri...

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 seat belt. Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make itcapab...

1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove thekey. 2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral) . In the OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever canbe moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To a...

Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift leverfrom P (Park) to another position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. P (Park) Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into P (Park). Makesure the gearshift lever is securel...

(Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission controlswitch (TCS) on the end of thegearshift lever. The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) (the word OFF) on theend of the gearshift lever willilluminate. Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission con...

(Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmissionto shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle deceleratesto the proper speed. Forced Downshifts To gain acceleration in (Overdrive) or Drive (O/D OFF) when passing another vehicle, push the accelerator to the ...

The RSS is automatically enabledwhen the gear selector is placed inR (Reverse) and the ignition is ON.The RSS control allows the driver todisable the RSS only when theignition is ON, and the gear selector is in R (Reverse). The OFF indicator remains illuminated when the system is disabled. Thesystem...

• is operated by a rotary control located on the instrument panel thatallows you select 2WD, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low operation. • uses auto-manual hub locks that can be engaged and disengagedautomatically based on the 4x4 mode selected. • auto-manual hub locks can bemanually overridden by rotatingthe hu...

Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4LOW position. 5. Hold the shift conditions until theLOW RANGE indicator lightilluminates. 6. If the LOW RANGE...

If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out byshifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in asteady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operatingtemperat...

Parking On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest ofthe driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatictransmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. Do notleave t...

Mud and water If you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited. When driving through water,determine the depth; avoid waterhigher than the bottom of the hubs(if possible) and proceed slowly. Ifthe ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Once thro...

or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills . A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehandthe route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill withoutseeing what conditions a...

Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn thesteering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control. Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction onsnow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when startingfrom a full stop. Avo...

Do not use”aftermarket lift kits” or other suspension modifications,whether or not they are used with larger tires and wheels. These “aftermarket lift kits” could adversely affect the vehicle’s handlingcharacteristics, which could lead to loss of vehicle control or roll overand serious injury. Tires...

Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can makeit more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control.Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicleequipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup boxcover). Failure...

Always ensure that the weight of occupants, cargo and equipment beingcarried is within the weight limitations that have been established foryour vehicle including both gross vehicle weight and front and rear grossaxle weight rating limits. Under no circumstance should these limitationsbe exceeded. E...

TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may tow aConventional/Class IV trailerprovided the maximum trailerweight is less than or equal to themaximum trailer weight listed foryour engine and rear axle ratio onthe following charts. Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, soyou cannot ...

Adjusting an equalizing hitch so the rear bumper of the vehicleis higher than it was unloaded will defeat the function of the load equalizing hitch and may cause unpredictable handling. Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainersof the vehicle hitch. To co...

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

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

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the passenger’s foot well,by the kick panel. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switc...

Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wiredamage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link ca...

To remove the fuse panel cover,turn the panel fastenerscounterclockwise. To remove a fuse use the fuse pullertool provided on the fuse panelcover. The fuses are coded as follows. Roadside Emergencies 189

Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the followinglocations: Tool Location Spare tire Mounted on the left rear quarterpanel in the cargo area Jack In the right rear cargo areastowage bin. Jack handle and lug wrench On top of the radiator suppor...

2. Turn engine OFF and block thediagonally opposite wheel (block notprovided). 3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lugwrench and spare tire from thestowage locations. 4. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim. 5. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove t...

• Front driver side (4x4) Make sure the jack fits into thenotched area on the differentialhousing. • Rear 8. Turn the jack handle clockwiseuntil the wheel is completely off theground and high enough to installthe spare tire. To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not put any part of your body unde...

11. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 12. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown. 13. Stow the the flat tire, jack, jackhandle and lug wrench. Make surethe jack is securely fastened so itdoes not rattle when driving. 14. Unblock the wheels. Retight...

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this coulddamage the vehicle’s electrical system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehiclemaking sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on b...

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s eng...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

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. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheelson the ground and the rear wheels off the ground using a wheel lift or aslin...

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

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuingreplacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. Thisdispute handling procedure ...

from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized fortheir business leadership qualities. What the Board needs To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in theDSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the applicationform. Some states will require you to use...

Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartialdecision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall ...

The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedyalternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce asettlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and isdesigned to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legalproceedings. In the CAMVAP program,...

If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Forddealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they can directyou to the nearest Ford affiliate office. If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside ofthe U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identificati...

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

• 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 cleaned regularly.If the wiper does not wipe properly, substances on the windshield, rearwindow or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot waxtreatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other ...

Motorcraft Premium Car Wash Concentrate Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner (Canada only) Ford Spot and Stain Remover* Ford Super Premium Tire and Trim Dressing Ford Triple Clean Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available in Canada) Ford Engine Shampoo and Degreaser * May be sold with the Moto...

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...

Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE ...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 gasoline engines Refer to the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 1. Battery 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Transmission fluid dipstick 4. Engine oil dipsti...

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

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough...

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until three clicks are h...

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 must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out ...

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...

Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-coloredMotorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specificationESE...

For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized capon the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recoveryreservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant andwater to the “cold full” level. For all other vehicles, which have a coolantdegas system wit...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolantproduced by Ford-approved processes in vehicles originally equippedwith Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored). However, notall coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Fordspecificatio...

• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the freeze protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine...

When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive thevehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speedoperation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine iscapable of completely shutting down automatically to pre...

The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce staticelectricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling anungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO N...

Many of the world’s automakersissued the World-wide Fuel Charterthat recommends gasolinespecifications to provide improvedperformance and emission controlsystem protection for your vehicle.Gasolines that meet the World-wideFuel Charter should be used whenavailable. Ask your fuel supplierabout gasoli...

Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in kilometers or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in litersor gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current od...

• You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain ifunnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fueleconomy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and mayreduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on ...

EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact yourdealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPAwindow sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisonswith other vehicles. It is important to note the box in the lower left corne...

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 t ATF. Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20° – 80° F (-7°– 25° C): 1. Check the fluid...

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

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

Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type offluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in this chapter. Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may causeinterna...

3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervalsfor...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has beenparked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on theCe...

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

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 make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may al...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component* 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine Air filter element FA-1634 FA-1634 Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S PCV valve EV-233 EV-233 Battery BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 Spark plugs-platinum** AGSF-22W AGSF-22W *Refer to the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Inj...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part nameor equivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Spindle bearing High Temperature4X4 Front Axleand WheelBearing Grease E8TZ-19590–A ESA-M1C198–A Front axle Motorcraft SAE75W-90 Premium4x4 Front AxleLubricant XY-75W90-TQL WSP-M2C201-A Rear axle 1 Motorcraft ...

Item Ford part nameor equivalent Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine oil-Dieselengine Refer to your 7.3L Diesel Supplement Hinges, latches,striker plates,fuel filler doorhinge and seattracks Multi-PurposeGrease XG-4orF5AZ-19G209-AA ESR-M1C159-A Transmission/steering/parkingbrake linkagesand piv...

2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstickhandle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of thecorrect type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determinethe correct service inte...

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

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

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................157 Accessory delay ..........................86 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................................140 and child safety seats ............142description ..............................140disposal ....................................14...

Turn signal ............................13, 73 V Vehicle dimensions ...................260 Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................262 Vehicle loading ..........................177 Ventilating your vehicle ...........156 W Warning chimes .....................14–1...