Ford 2003 Explorer Sport Trac v.1- User Manual

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

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

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

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

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

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on isdangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehiclechecked by your dealer immediately. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to fl...

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position andany door is open. Overdrive off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of thetransmission has been turned off,refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately. Four wheel drive low: I...

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

Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individualjourneys. To reset, depress thecontrol. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe sca...

Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normaloperating range (between “L” and“H”). If the needle falls below thenormal range, stop the vehicle, turnoff the engine and check the engineoil level. Add oil if needed. If the oillevel is correct, have your v...

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...

8. Auto: Press to set first six strongest stations (if available) intoAM, FM1 or FM2 memory buttons;press again to return to normalstations. 9. Clock: Press and hold to set the clock. Press the SEEK to decrease hours or SEEK to increase hours. Press the TUNE to decrease minutes or TUNE to increase m...

14. Dolby 威 noise reduction: Works in tape mode only. Reducestape noise and hiss; press toactivate/deactivate. 15. Side 1–2: Works in tape mode only. Press to play reverse side ofthe tape. 16. Fast Forward (FF): Press for a slow advance, press and hold for afast advance. 17. Rewind (REW): Press for ...

21. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, selection or track. 22. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. PIONEER EDITION AUDIO SYSTEM 1. MUTE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to theplaying media. SEEK TUNE Entertainment Systems 22

Press RDS again until SET MIN is displayed. Press SEL to decreaseor increase the minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock this control will not function. 15. AM/FM: Press to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press to endtape or CD play and begin radioplay. 16. EJ (Eject): Press to eject a CD....

MANUAL HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. AUTOLAMP DELAY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. Theautolamp control, located in the interior mirr...

High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull the lever toward you toactivate. Release the lever todeactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Move the control up and down toadjust the intensity of the panellighting. Operates only ...

Headlamp aim adjustment The headlamps on your vehicle can only be vertically adjusted. Yourvehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments. To adjust the headlamps: 1. Park your vehicle on a levelsurface about 7.6 meters (25 feet)away from a vertical plain surface(3). Check your headlamp alignme...

5. Locate the vertical adjuster foreach headlamp. Adjust the aim byturning the adjuster control eitherclockwise (to adjust down) orcounterclockwise (to adjust up). Note: Use a 4 mm socket or box wrench to turn the vertical adjustercontrol. 6. Horizontal aiming is not requiredfor this vehicle and isn...

To use the reading lamps: • Press the rocker control located near each reading lamp to turn it on. • Press the rocker control again to turn it off. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb. 1. Ma...

6. Carefully pull old bulb out of thelamp assembly Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out ofchildren’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb tobreak the next time the headlamps are operated. Reverse steps...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Speed dependent wipers: When the wiper control is on, the speed ofthe wipers will automatically adjustwith the vehicle speed. T...

and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergencysituations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communicationsequipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellularphones, pagers, portable email devices, in vehicle co...

3. Place the Velcro 娂 strip onto the back of the garage door openercontrol. 4. Adhere the back of garage dooropener control to the Velcro 娂 strip found inside the storagecompartment. Make sure that thecontrols for the garage door openerface outward. 5. Place the height adjusters ontothe back of the ...

• Without a full console: The maximum current draw of any single power point should not exceedit’s fuse rating, otherwise this will result in a blown fuse. Do not use the the cigarette/cigar lighter element in any power point. Keep power point caps closed when not in use. Truck bed auxiliary power p...

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 The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the drive...

Turn control clockwise and releaseto raise the window all the way tothe full closed position. Push control once to move window(up or down) to the vent position(open approximately 2.00 inches forcab ventilation). If the window isalready in the vent position and thecontrol is pressed, no movement will...

Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET ACC control andrelease it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The indicator li...

ELECTRONIC COMPASS AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY(IF EQUIPPED) This display provides the outsidetemperature in °C (Centigrade) or°F (Fahrenheit) and one of theeight compass headings to indicatethe direction the vehicle is facing. Outside temperature display Press the MODE control to turn on the dis...

1. Press and hold the MODE control until “VAR” appears in thedisplay. The current locationnumber should be displayed. 2. Press the MODE control repeatedly until your desiredlocation number appears in thedisplay. Use this zone map todetermine which location numberyou should be using. • Adjusting the ...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat so that theeyelets are over the pointed end ofthe retention posts and rotateforward to lock in. Make sure thatthe mat does not interfere with theoperation of the accelerator or thebrake pedal. TAILGATE LOCK The tailgate lock is designed toprevent t...

EXTERIOR TIEDOWN HOOKS Exterior tiedown hooks mounted onthe side of the pickup box: • can be used to secure loadswithin the pickup box. • can be used to secure half thetonneau cover in an openposition. • allow for continued use of thestake pockets. Each tiedown hook can secure loadsof up to 350 kg (...

The cargo cage should always be kept in the stowed position withthe tailgate closed when not in use. Activating Cargo Cage TheftDeterrent Device: The following procedure can bedone with the cargo cage in thestowed or extended position. 1. Locate the phillips head screw inthe middle of the vertical b...

To remove the tonneau cover: The tonneau cover weighs 29 kg(70 lbs.) and needs to be supportedduring removal since the panels willautomatically lock when set downon the pickup box. This is a twoperson operation. • Unlock and support the front andrear panels. • Fold the rear panel on top of thefront ...

On hot days, the temperature in the pickup box can rise veryquickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or seriousheat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children areparticularly at risk. LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is equipped w...

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...

4. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmittershould operate normally after battery replacement. Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remo...

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entrykeypad to: • lock or unlock the doors withoutusing a key. • activate or deactivate the autolock feature. The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; thiscode is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box...

The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity. • pressing the UNLOCK control on the remote entry transmitter. • the ignition is turned to the ON position. Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit cod...

SECURILOCK 姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being startedunless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” con...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 3(OFF) position. The THEFT indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicleis armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The THEFT indicat...

• If no previously programmed coded keys are available, you must takeyour vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 1. Insert a previously programmedcoded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from the 3(OFF) position to the 4 (ON)position. Keep the ignition in the 4(ON) posi...

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 Pull the lever located at the frontedge of the seat to move the seatforward or backward. Release thelever to lock the seat in place. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower t...

Reclining the seats Pull the lever located on the outsideof the seat to recline the seatback.Release the lever to lock theseatback in place. 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. Never adj...

A carpeted panel will flip down fromthe back panel to complete the loadfloor. Returning the rear 60/40 seats to upright position 1. Push down seatback releasecontrol and pull seatback up andinto upright position making sureseatback locks into place. 2. Pull head restraint up and return to upright po...

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 How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. When you hear the clicking so...

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

Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver andright front passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioner removes some slack from the safety beltsystem at the start of a crash. The safety belt pretensioner uses thesame crash sensor system...

BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety beltwarning function. This feature provides additional reminders to thedriver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittentlysounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in theinstrument cluster....

Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash duringour lifetime. “I’m not going far” 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety ...

necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, frontseat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-ifequipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder beltguide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracketassemblies (if equippe...

The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection toan occupant in the center front seating position. 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 sl...

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causingserious injury. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its...

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....

SAFETY CANOPY 姟 SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Do not place objects ormount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderailthat may come into contact with adeploying Safety Canopy 娂 . Failure to follow these instructions mayincrease the risk of personal injuryin the event of a collision. Do not lean your h...

How does the Safety Canopy 姟 system work? The design and development of theSafety Canopy 娂 system included recommended testing proceduresthat were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known asthe Side Air Bag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the ris...

collisions or rollover events, the Safety Canopy 娂 system will be activated on both sides of the vehicle, regardless of which seats are occupied. TheSafety Canopy 娂 is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impactcollisions and r...

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will eitherflash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone p...

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions: • Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the s...

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat...

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. C...

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...

5. If you have not pulled out enough webbing to reach, allow thewebbing to fully retract before attempting to pull it out again and repeatsteps 2 through 4. 6. Pull the webbing through the child seat toward the retractor whilepushing down with your knee on the child seat. 7. Allow the safety belt to...

3. Locate the correct anchor for theselected rear seating position. Toinstall a tethered child seat in thefixed left rear seat of the PioneerEdition, fold the right/center seatback down so that you can reacharound the back of the left seat withyour left hand to attach the tetherhook onto the anchor....

STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheeland allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without locking thesteering wheel. This position al...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel until thekey turns freely. 2. Turn the key to 5 (START), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine starts. Excessive crankingcould damage the starter. ...

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...

TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly whenone wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, theTraction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. To reduce the risk of injury, never run the engine with one wheeloff th...

If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition inthe ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 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 ignition OFF ...

Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped) Your transmission is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found inthe vehicle computer. This feature is designed to increase durability, andprovide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle. A new vehicle ortransmission may ...

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operatingtemperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to thetransmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clut...

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

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. Four–wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD shouldnot be operated on dry pavement; driveline damage may occ...

4X4 HIGH - Used for extra traction such as in snow or icy roads or in off-road situations. Not intended for use on dry pavement. 4X4 LOW - Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels. Intended only for off-road applications such as deep sand, steepgrades or pulling heavy objects. ...

You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area beforedriving. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintainsteering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all fourwheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Basic operating principl...

“Tread Lightly” is an educationalprogram designed to increase publicawareness of land-use regulationsand responsibilities in our nationswilderness areas. Ford joins the U.S.Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging youto help preserve our national forest and other public and pr...

If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not“pump” the brakes. Driving on snow and ice 4WD vehicles can skid like any other vehicle. If you start to skid whiledriving on a snowy or icy road, turn the steering wheel in the directionof the slide until you regain control. Alt...

Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer whenfiguring the total weight. The Safety Certification Label, located on the driver’s door pillar, listsvehicle weight rating limitations. Before adding any additional equipment,refer to these limitations. Always ensure that the weight of...

3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart.This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. It must bebelow the maximum trailer weight shown in the chart. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer towoption package. Trailer towing...

Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailerweight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover and personal injury. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer ...

Never connect any trailer lighting to the vehicle’s taillampcircuits, because it may damage the electrical system resulting in fire. Contact your local Ford dealership for assistance in proper trailertow wiring installation. Additional electrical equipment may berequired. Using a step bumper The rea...

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 need to obtain reimbursement information, call1–800–665–2006. Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistancecoverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contactingyour Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. S...

This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, by the kickpanel access cover. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset theswitch by pushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition ON. 5. Wait a few seconds and...

The fuses are: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 5A Mirrors, Autolamp 2 7.5A Cluster, Autolamp. GenericElectronic Module (GEM),Keyless entry, 4x4 3 7.5A Trailer tow right-hand stop/turnlamps 4 7.5A Starter 5 15A Park lamps, Autolamps, I/Pdimming, Trai...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 30 25A Seats 31 5A Instrument panel dimming(XLS)/Rear audio control (XLT) 32 5A Auxiliary CHMSL 33 15A Highbeam headlamps 34 5A Rear audio 35 5A ABS module 36 — Not used Power distribution box The power distribution box...

The use of tire sealants is not recommended and maycompromise the integrity of your tires. The use of tire sealants may also affect your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). Spare tire information The spare tire can be used as a spare or a regular tire. Location of the spare tire and tools...

Stowing the jack and tools 1. Install the jack handles into theclips. 2. Install the lug wrench ensuringthat the square hole is over the pegon the bracket. Ensure that the lugwrench handle is seated below thenib at the base of the peg. 3. Install the jack on the bracketand place the plastic clip tha...

3. Place the gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R(Reverse) (manual transmission).4. Set the parking brake.5. Turn off the ignition.To change the tire: Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 1. Block both the front and rear ofthe wheel...

To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not put any part of your body under thevehicle while changing a tire. Donot start the engine when yourvehicle is on the jack. The jack isonly meant for changing the tire. • Never use the differential as ajacking point. 5. Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lu...

ability, to the point where the ratchet/slip occurs, if possible. The sparetire carrier will not allow you to overtighten. If the spare tire carrierratchets or slips with little effort, take the vehicle to your dealer forassistance at your earliest convenience. 4. Check that the tire lies flat again...

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electricalsurges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the po...

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 engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

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 For towing, contact a professional towing service or your roadsideassistance center. Ford recommends your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed. Donot tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved aslingbelt towing procedure. Roadside Emergencies 155

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 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. FordMotor...

Board membership The Board consists of: • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...

If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inCentral or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact thenearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANYWORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Busi...

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

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

4.0L SOHC • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wa...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. • Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect thedriver from undesirable windshield reflection. Do n...

• To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and VinylCleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft DeluxeLeather Care Kit (ZC-11–D), available from your authorized dealer. • Do not use household cleaning products, a...

Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A) Motorcraft Tire Detailer (ZC-28) Motorcraft Triple Clean (ZC-13) Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available in Canada)(ZC-23) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo an...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to track routine service. • Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service partsconforming to specifications. • Your dealership can provide parts and service. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not work on a hot engi...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the latch located in thecenter between the hood and thegrille. 3. Lift the hood. Maintenance and Specifications 173

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Use washer fluid that meets Fordspecifications. Check State or localregulations for restrictions on theuse of methanol, a commonwindshield washer fluid additive. Do ...

5. Remove the engine oil dipstickand wipe clean. 6. Insert the dipstick fully, thenremove it again. 7. If the oil level is low, add enoughoil to raise the level to within theacceptable range. Note: Oil levels above the mark indicating full may cause enginedamage. Consult a servicetechnician. 8. Repl...

SAE 5W-30 engine oil recommendation Use only oils “Certified For GasolineEngines” by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). UseMotorcraft (Part: XO-5W30–QSPU.S.) or an equivalent oil meetingFord Motor Company specificationWSS-M2C205–A. It is alsorecommended that you use theappropriate Motorcraft oil...

For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean anddry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened tothe battery terminals. If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cablesfrom the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neut...

5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idl...

• Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “coldfill range” as listed on the engine coolant ...

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...

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...

• Shut the engine off andextinguish all smoking materialsand open flames before fueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmfulor fatal if swallowed. If fuel isswallowed, call a physicianimmediately. • Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. • Avoid getting fuel in your eyes. If fuel is splash in the eyes, removecon...

Fuel quality The World-wide Fuel Charterrecommends gasoline specificationsto provide improved performanceand emission control systemprotection. Ask your fuel supplierabout gasolines that meet theWorld-wide Fuel Charter. In Canada,look for fuels that display the Auto Makers’ Choice 娂 logo. It should ...

If the “Check Fuel Cap” indicatorilluminates and stays on after youstart the engine, the cap may not beproperly installed. If you must replace the fuelfiller cap, replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for yourvehicle. If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure orva...

• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle has emission control components and a catalytic converterthat enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emissionstandards. To make sure that the emission control components workproperly: • Use only unleaded fuel. • Avoid running out of fuel. • Do not ...

serviced, the on-board diagnostic system is reset to a “not ready for I/Mtest” condition. To ready the system, allow the vehicle to sit for at leasteight hours without starting. Then, start the engine and complete thefollowing driving cycle: 1. Drive on an expressway or highway for at least 10 minut...

10. Fluid can be checked at ambienttemperatures between 10–30°C(50–95°F). DO NOT ADD fluid untilthe transmission is at normaloperating temperatures or the transmission will be overfilled. Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluidlevel is at or below the bottom ofthe dipstick. High fluid ...

3. Fluid level should be at thebottom of the opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. Install and tighten the fill plugsecurely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. ...

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...

Tire rotation • Four tire rotation To make sure your tires wearevenly, rotate them as indicated inthe Scheduled Maintenance Guide . If your tires wear unevenly, havethem checked. • Five tire rotation To make sure your tires wearevenly, rotate them as indicated inthe Scheduled Maintenance Guide . If ...

Replacing tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible. Due to exposure tothe elements and exhaust youshould replace the spare tire whenyou replace the other tires. Never mix radial bias-beltedtires, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listedon the Certification Label. Makes...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Engine coolant MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant(green-colored) VC-4–A (US) orCXC-10(Canada) ESE-M97B44-A MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) VC-7–A WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-30 SuperPremium MotorOil XO-...

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

A Air bag supplementalrestraint system ..............85–86, 90 and child safety seats ..............87description ..........................86, 90disposal ......................................93driver air bag ......................88, 91indicator light .....................89, 92operation ............

Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................205Vehicle loading ..........................125 camper bodies ........................132 Ventilating your vehicle ...........109 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 Water, Driving through .............124 Windows powe...