Ford 2003 Explorer Sport Trac v.2- User Manual

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

SPECIAL NOTICES Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in...

This stored information may be read out and used by: • Ford Motor Company. • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know suchinformation. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility ve...

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 ...

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properlyinstalled. Continued driving withthis light on may cause the CheckEngine warning light to come on.refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warningli...

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will alsosound to remind you to fasten yoursafety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Check gage: Illuminates when any of the following conditions hasoccurred: • The engine coolant temperatureis hi...

Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when theignition is in the ON position. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal operating range (asindicated by arrows), have thevehicle’s electrical system checkedas soon as possible. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressu...

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....

RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors th...

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

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...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select A/C 2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to HI 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ventsloc...

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...

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up ordown until you find the desiredlocation. 3. Release the steering wheelrelease control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. Never ad...

Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

Install a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be used to hold a variety of aftermarketgarage door openers. To install your garage door opener: 1. Open the storage compartmentdoor. 2. Remove the storage clip and stowit away. 3. Place the Velcro 娂 strip onto the back of the ga...

• With a full console: • 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. Truc...

The power down back window hasthree window position selections: • Fully open • Vent • Fully closed Turn control counter-clockwise andrelease to lower window all the wayto the full open position. All rear seat occupants and/or cargo must be properly restrainedand clear of the back window opening befo...

Bounce-Back When the back window is moving upward and an obstacle interferes withthe window’s movement, the back window will reverse direction andmove toward the fully open position. This is known as “bounce-back”. Security Override If, during a bounce-back condition, the control is held in the cloc...

The further you move the knob to the right, the longer the headlampsstay on after the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The autolampwill keep the headlamps on for a maximum of three minutes after theignition is turned to OFF. Automatic dimming rear view mirror The autolamp/automatic dimmingmir...

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you canmaintain a speed of 48 km/h(30 mph) or more without keepingyour foot on the accelerator pedal.Speed control does not work atspeeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slipperyor ...

• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET ACC control. Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This willnot erase your vehicles previously set speed. • Press the s...

To vent the moon roof: press and hold the control. The moon roof must be in the closed position in order to move it into thevent position. To close, press and hold the control until the glass panel stops moving. The moon roof sliding shade can be opened or closed manually. Theglass panel must be clo...

Note: The compass reading may be affected when driving near large buildings, bridges, power lines and broadcast antennas. Magnetic or metallicobjects place on or in the vehicle may also affect the compass reading. • Adjusting the compass Note: The ignition must be in the ON position. 1. Press and ho...

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 ...

Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep keys andremote transmitters out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the box and risk injury. Children should betaught not to play in vehicles. On hot days, the temperature in the pickup box can rise veryquickly. Expo...

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...

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammedbecause you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entrytransmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for rep...

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entrykeypad to: • lock or unlock the doors withoutusing a key. • activate or deactivate theautolock 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 ...

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 as the front airbags and Safety Canopy 娂 system. When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, the lap and shoulderbelt are tightened. When t...

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 ...

a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety beltassemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However,if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the beltsdo not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not needto be replaced. Safet...

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there isa risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should a...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle(including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks)may affect the performance of th...

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...

The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators andair bags) • one or more impact and safing sensors • a readiness light and tone • a diagnostic module • and the electrical wiring which connects the components Several air bag system components get hot after i...

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...

Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with thesafety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the child may be injured in a ...

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 aforward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the wayback. Ch...

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...

• If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. 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 ...

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. PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly h...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift ...

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 ...

(Overdrive) The normal driving position for thebest fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one throughfive. (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing thetransmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. This willilluminate the O/D OFF lamp and activate Drive. Drive (not shown) Dri...

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out byshifting from 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 opera...

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...

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 ...

Trailer lamps Make sure your trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations.See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions andequipment for hooking up trailer lamps. Never connect any trailer lighting to the vehicle’s taillamp circuits,because it may damage the electrical s...

• The trailer tongue weight should be no more than 10–15% of theloaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check yourhitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, placethe gearshift in P...

All vehicles equipped with a manual transmission: Before you have your vehicle towed: • Release the parking brake. • Move the gearshift to the neutral position. • Turn the key in the ignition to the OFF/UNLOCKED position. • The maximum recommended speed is 88 km/h (55 mph). • The maximum recommended...

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...

If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who need to obtain reimburs...

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...

Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the followinglocations: Tool Location Spare tire Under the vehicle, just in front ofthe rear bumper Jack, Jack handle, jack handle extension, wheel lug nut wrench In the passenger side rear cabcompartment be...

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 If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. Ford recommends your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed. Donot tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor C...

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 und...

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 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...

LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over theleather. • 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 DeluxeLe...

Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (not available in Canada)(ZC-11–A) Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover* (not available inCanada) (B7A-19520–AA) Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (not available in Canada)(E8AZ-19523–AA) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcra...

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...

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...

For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than 2...

EPA window sticker The EPA window sticker should be your guide for fuel economycomparisons. If you have any questions about this sticker, contact yourdealer. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle has emission control components and a catalytic converterthat enable your vehicle to comply with applicab...

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the fluid. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service maintenance schedules. 1. Start the engine and let it rununtil it reaches normal operatingschedules. 2. Turn the steering wheel left andright several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check...

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 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. I...

TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) To check and add transfer case fluid 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets FordMotor Company...

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

• Five tire rotation To make sure your tires wearevenly, rotate them as indicated inthe Scheduled Maintenance Guide . If your tires wear unevenly, havethem checked. Replacing tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible. Due to exposure tothe elements and exhaust youshould replace the spare ...

Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,load-carrying capacity and tread design as originally offered by Ford. Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precautions, your vehicle handling may beadversely effected whic...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford Part Nameor equivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Body hinges,latches, doorstriker platesand rotors, seattracks, fuelfiller door hingeand spring,hood latch,auxiliary latch,seat tracks Multi-PurposeGrease D0AZ-19584-AAor XL-5 ESB-M1C93-BorESR-M1C159-A Hydraul...

Item Ford Part Nameor equivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification 4–speed manualtransmission MotorcraftMERCONMulti-Purpose 威 ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON 威 Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCONMulti-Purpose 威 ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON 威 FordconventionalandTraction-Lokrear axles 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 Front axle(4...

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 supplemental restraintsystem ..............................87–88, 92 and child safety seats ..............89description ..........................88, 92disposal ......................................95driver air bag ......................90, 93indicator light .....................91, 94ope...