Ford 2003 Explorer Sport Trac v.3- User Manual

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

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

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 properly installed. Continued driving with thislight on may cause the Check Engine 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 warnin...

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...

AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO FOR PIONEER 姞 SOUND SYSTEM 1. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 2. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band. 3. CD: Press to select CD mode. 4. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM; tune to a st...

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...

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with theairflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base ofthe windshield. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select A/C 2. Modulate the temperature control to ma...

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 ...

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving theassembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you haveproblems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked bya qualified service technician. Headlamp aim adjustment The headlamps ...

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...

1. Open the storage compartmentdoor. 2. Remove the storage clip and stowit away. 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 g...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press the leftside of the control. Press the rightside to restore the window controls. Power Down Back Window To operate the power down back window, the i...

Normal Operation If an “up” command is selected and the ignition is switched to OFF orSTART during window travel, the window will: • stop if it is between the vent position and fully closed or • continue to move up to the vent position if it is between vent and fullyopen. If a “down” or “vent” comma...

SETTING AUTOLAMP (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the OFF position. Leaving theheadlamp control on will overridethe autolamp. 2. Turn the ignition to the ONposition or start the vehicle. 3. Slide the delay control all the wayto the left for the shortest delay andpast detent to tu...

Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you canmaintain a speed of 48 km/h (30mph) or more without keeping yourfoot on the accelerator pedal. Speedcontrol does not work at ...

3. Press the SET ACC control andrelease it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The indicator light SPEED CONT on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down asteep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a...

To open the moon roof: the moon roof is equipped with a one-touchopen feature. Press and releasethe control. To stop the one-touch open feature pressthe control again. To close the moon roof: press and hold the control until the glass panel stops moving. When fullyclosed, the rear portion of the gla...

Electronic compass As an orientation aid, the compassdirection abbreviations are displayedhere. If you suspect that the compass isnot operating correctly, it can berecalibrated. Note: The compass reading may be affected when driving near largebuildings, bridges, power lines andbroadcast antennas. Ma...

1. Press and hold the MODE control until “CAL” appears in thedisplay then release the control. 2. Drive slowly (less than 5 km/h [3mph]) in circles until “CAL”disappears from the display(approximately 2 or 3 circles). POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat so that theeyelets are over th...

TAILGATE REMOVAL Your tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading. 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to pry thespring clip (on each connector) pastthe head of the support screw.Disconnect the cables. 3. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angleand remove it from the left andright hinges. ...

To extend the cargo cage: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the round knobs on each sideof the cargo cage to release it fromthe pickup box. Red markings behind the knobsindicate the unlocked position. 3. Lift the cargo cage over on to thetailgate. 4. Evenly push down on the cargocage and push the round kno...

Interior tonneau cover release Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau coverrelease handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults inthe event they become locked inside the pickup box. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation andlocation of ...

LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is equipped with a roof rack with out cross bars. Themaximum recommended load is 44kg (100 lbs), evenly distributed. If it isnot possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible.Use the tiedown loops to secure the load. Loaded vehicles, with a higher...

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 ...

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....

• This will enable the BeltMinder feature if it is currently disabled. Asconfirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times persecond for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds with the light off, thenfollowed by the restraint system warning light flashing 4 times persecond for 3 seconds ...

Children and air bags Children must always be properlyrestrained; accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. Air bags can...

The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder or sodium compounds whichmay irritate the skin and eyes, butnone of the residue is toxic. Wh...

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will eitherflash or stay lit. • The readiness light will notilluminate immediately afterignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the p...

All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should alwayswear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS and Safety Canopy 娂 system is provided. To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in thedeployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy 娂 . How does the Safety Canopy 姟 sy...

If the Safety Canopy 娂 system has deployed, the Safety Canopy 娂 will not function again unless replaced. The Safety Canopy 娂 system (including the A, B and C pillar trim) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician inaccordance with the vehicle service manual. If the Safety Canopy 娂 is ...

you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Checkyour local and state or provincial laws for specific requirementsregarding the safety of children in your vehicle. When possible, alwaysplace children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accidentstatistics suggest that c...

To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children whohave outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends useof a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift thechild up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips a...

• Those with a high back. If, with a backless booster seat,you cannot find a seating positionthat adequately supports yourchild’s head, a high back boosterseat would be a better choice. Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped withlap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lbs...

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN 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 ...

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tetherstrap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capableof providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tetherstraps, refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. Carefully ...

Installing child safety seat in the second row center seatingposition with an automatic locking retractor 1. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position. 2. In a continuous motion, pull out enough webbing from the retractor toroute the tongue through the child seat. 3. While holding t...

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 ...

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...

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...

Spare tire information The spare tire can be used as a spare or a regular tire. 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 han...

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...

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

1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Business Park #3Allen Park, Michigan 48101U.S.A.Telephone: (313) 594-4857FAX: (313) 390-0804 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...

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 Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only) (CXC-94) 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) Mot...

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. 4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir2. Automatic transmission fluiddipstick (if equip...

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. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (VC-7–B in Oregon), meeting FordSpecification WSS-M97B51–A1. Not...

1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle).Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release. 3. Step back while the pressure...

Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in this chapter. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–3...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissingsound, wait until it stops before completely re...

The flow of fuel through the fuel pump nozzle can produce staticelectricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. To avoid static build-up: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a container while it is in the vehicle. • Keep the fuel pump...

Running out of fuel Running out of fuel may have an adverse affect on powertraincomponents. • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine. • Your “Check Engine” indicator may come on. Fuel filler ...

Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal tothe rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempty reserve combined. Indicated ca...

Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). You can also keep records in summer and winter todetermine how temperature impacts fuel economy. Note that ethanoldecrease fuel economy. Improving fuel economy To improve your fuel economy: • Do not leave your vehi...

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing It may be a legal requirement in your area to pass an I/M test of theon-board diagnostics system. If the system or battery has just beenserviced, the on-board diagnostic system is reset to a “not ready for I/Mtest” condition. To ready the system, al...

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 (3miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on theCertificatio...

• 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...

Item Ford Part Nameor equivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification 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(4X4) Motorcraft SAE80W-90 PremiumRear AxleLubricant XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A Trans...

*Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with 16” tires 3 5 2 4 1 Maintenance and Specifications 204

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 ....................................86, 90 and child safety seats ..............88description ..........................86, 90disposal ......................................93driver air bag ......................88, 91indicator light .....................89, 93...