Ford 2003 Explorer 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...

Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage,Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power StrokeDiesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for EmissionsDefect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description...

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

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster 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 lig...

Check fuel cap (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel cap maynot be properly installed. Continueddriving with this light on may causethe Service engine soon light tocome on. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theig...

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 (if equipped): Illuminates when any of thefollowing conditions has occurred: • The engine coolant te...

Four wheel drive low(if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. Four wheel drive high(if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. Low Washer (if equipped): Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control ...

GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Instrument Cluster 14

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine. Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when theignition is in the ON position. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal...

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM 1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, selection or track. LOAD EJ SHUF MUTE SEL BAL BASS FADE TREB SCAN PUSH ON CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 MENU AMFM SEEK REW FF DISC TUNE 2 3 4 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 5 6 ...

9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to access clock mode, RDS on/off,Traffic announcement mode andProgram type mode. On Audiophileaudios, press MENU to access the compression feature. Press SEL toturn the feature ON or OFF. Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or S...

13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. Automatic Volume Control (if equipped): Changes the volume automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road andwind noise. The recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the speedsensitive volume off ...

18. Select (SEL): Use with Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade controls. 19. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass output. Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the treble output. 20. Tune: Works in radio mode only. Press TUNE / to change frequency down/up. ...

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can effect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,traffic lights and thunderstor...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm(4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection filmattached, and...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 2. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in thevehicle. See the following for a briefdescription on each control. MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air through the...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Select A/C 3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to HI 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close th...

15. Fan Speed: Used to manually enable or disable the fan speed. 16. EXT: Displays the outside air temperature. It will remaindisplayed until the EXT control ispressed again. The external temperature will be most accurate when thevehicle has been moving for a period of time. 17. Temperature conversi...

Auxiliary system (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with auxiliary climate controls. Theseallow the front or rear seat passengers to control airflow direction,temperature and fan level of the rear compartment to quickly heat orcool the entire vehicle. Front auxiliary controls: 1. Temperature...

Directs air to the floor of the third row seating. directs air to the overhead registers of the second and third row seating. The selected mode will illuminate on the temperature control. 3. Fan control: Determines fan speed levels. Floor console climate controls (if equipped) Controls the direction...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp delay system The autolamp system sets the headlamps to turn on and offautomatically. The autolamp control, located on the headlamp control,may...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Move the control up and down toadjust the intensity of the panellighting. Operates only when theexterior lights are switched on. Move the control to the full uprightposition (past detent) to turn on theinterior lamps. Move the control to the full down position (past detent) to p...

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps.The brightest part of the lightshould be below the horizontal line(4). If it is above the line theheadlamp will need to be adjusted. 4. Open the hood. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster foreach headlamp. Adjust the aim byturning the adjuster control eitherclockwise (to...

Replacing headlamp bulbs Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb. 1. Turn off the headlamps and openthe hood. 2. Pry up the two retainer pins untilthey stop to release the headlampsassembly from the vehicle, then pullheadlamp forward. 3. Disconnect the electricalconnector by pushing the center taba...

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Turn off the headlamp switch tooff. 2. Remove headlamp screw from thebulb assembly. 3. Disengage lamp assembly. 4. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove itfrom the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb straight out. Reverse steps to ...

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...

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with avariety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compartment withcassette/compact disc storage • Auxiliary power point • Cupholders • Tissue box holder (located on underside of console lid) • Ash tray (if equipped) Use only soft cups in the cupho...

Rear console features The rear console may incorporatethe following features: • air vents • cupholders (will pull up withbreak away feature) • rear power point OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Storage compartm...

Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamps. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed foraccessory plugs only. Do nothang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug.Improper use of the poweroutlet can cause damage notcovered by y...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power sideview mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicles previouslyset speed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased....

In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode: • Press MEM to select presetstations within the selected radioband. In Tape mode: • Press MEM to select the nextselection on the tape. In CD mode: • Press MEM to select the nextselection on the CD. In any mode: • Press VOL + or − to adjustvolume. Climate control features Pre...

Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyhurt themselves. HOMELINK 姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink 威 Universal Transceiver, located on the overhead console, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitterswith a single built-in device. ...

Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight. 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds andrelease the HomeLink 威 button. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or otherrolling code equipped device), re...

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

ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED) OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE The outside temperature display iscontained in the instrument clusterand displays all the time. Ifequipped with the DEATC climatecontrol system, the outsidetemperature will be displayed there. To turn the display off or cha...

3. Locate compass sensor mountedat base of mirror. 4. Press the button on the top ofthe compass module until ZONEappears in the instrument clusterdisplay. 5. Release pressure on the button and then slowly press it down again. 6. Continue to press until ZONEappears in the instrument clusterdisplay, t...

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle information through a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status precededby a brie...

The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in themessage center is as follows: 1. FUEL LEVEL 2. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 3. OIL LIFE IN XX%4. ENGINE TEMP5. OIL PRESSURE 6. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM (ifequipped) 7. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 8. CHARGING SYSTEM System warnings System warnings alert you to...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the driver floor mat so thatthe eyelet is over the pointed end ofthe retention post and rotateforward to lock in. Make sure thatthe mat does not interfere with theoperation of the accelerator or thebrake pedal. To remove the floormat, reverse the installationpro...

Make sure the liftgate door and/or window are closed to preventexhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also reduce the risk of passengers and cargo falling out. CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area cover that covers theluggage compartment of you...

5 passenger stowage: When the lid is open, it will standup on its own. The lid can bedetached from the vehicle and usedas a knee pad (carpet side up) forchanging a tire. 1. To open, lift the release handleand the lid. 2. To close, lower the lid, lift therelease handle and press down on the lid. LUGG...

KEYS One key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry aspare key with you in case of an emergency. Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed keywill not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer suppliedkeys, replacement keys are available throug...

Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doorsare unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one ...

Memory seat feature (if equipped) The remote entry system can also control the memory seat feature. Press to automatically move the seat to the desired memory position (the seat position corresponds to the transmitter being used). Activating the memory seat feature To activate this feature: 1. Posit...

To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OFTHE REMOTE ENTRYTRANSMITTER APART. 2. Remove the old battery. 3. Insert the new battery. Refer tothe diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the cor...

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entrykeypad to: • lock or unlock the doors withoutusing a key. • open the liftgate window. • activate or deactivate theautolock feature. • arm or disarm the perimeteralarm system (if equipped). The keypad can be operated withthe factory set ...

This feature will also automatically relock all the doors when: • the ignition is running and any door is opened then closed, and • you put the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal. To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the keypad Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature ...

engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects onthe key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine. Theft indicator The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash onceevery 2 secon...

SEATING 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 reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints Head ...

Push control to lower head restraint. Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adj...

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on theoutboard side of the seat cushion. Press front to raise or lower thefront portion of the seat cushion. Press rear to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up o...

Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn thelumbar support control toward thefront of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn thelumbar support control toward therear of vehicle. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push control located on the seatto activate...

1. Locate handle on the side of theseat cushion by the door. 2. Pull the handle down and pushthe seatback toward the front of thevehicle. 3. Press down on the top outboardarea of the seatback until a click isheard. To return the seat to the uprightposition: 1. Pull the handle down and lift theseatba...

3. To return the seat to a seatingposition, flip the seat into theupright position. 4. Make sure the seat is latched tothe floor. To exit the 3rd row seat, pull thered access control lever up releasingthe seat from the floor and rotatethe seat up towards the front seat. Always latch the vehicle seat...

2. Pull the seat release lever locatedon top of the seatback while liftingthe seatback into the uprightposition. 3. The seatback will latch into place. The third row seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder beltsin both seating positions. For information on the proper operation of thesafet...

effectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupantrelative to the air bag to improve protection. The safety beltpretensioners can be either activated alone or, if the collision is ofsufficient severity, together with the air bags. Front safety belt energy management retractor...

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is provided. It is extreme...

• This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed toextend the seat belt webbing in a controlled manner. This helpsreduce the belt force acting on the user’s chest. BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED ifthe safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any ot...

Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehiclemovement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5mp...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Unbuckle the combination...

When the Safety Canopy 娂 system or the front airbags are activated, the safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger seatingpositions will be activated when the respective seatbelt is properlybuckled. The driver and the right front passenger seat belt system(including retractor...

Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder beltacross the torso. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... Then.....

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the vehicle hasreached at least 5 km/h (3 mph)and 1-2 minutes have elapsedsince the ignition switch has beenturned to ON... The BeltMinder feature isactivated - the safety belt warninglight illuminates and the warningchime sounds for 6 seco...

Reasons given... Consider... “Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehiclecrashes, many when no other vehicles are around. “Belts wrinkle myclothes” Possibly, but a serious crash can do much morethan wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you areunbelted. “The people I’mwith don’t w...

BeltMinder deactivation/activation procedure To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOTSTART THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximat...

assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulderbelt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (ifequipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attachinghardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Companyrecommends that all sa...

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

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame,bumper, front end body structure and non-Ford tow hooks may effect the performance of the air b...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision do...

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. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision. The SRS ...

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 Airbag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the risk...

• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your dealership or ...

Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions thatapply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can bepositioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck,the child should wear the lap and sh...

• Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use ...

never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a boosterseat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the safest place for childrento ride. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of thebooster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind theback be...

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbelts 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. Children 12 and ...

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 move the seat forwardand back to...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engineand all accessories/locks the steeringwheel, gearshift lever and allows keyremoval. 2. ACC, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. This position also unlocksthe steering wheel. 3...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel until thekey turns freely. This condition mayoccur when: • the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is against the curb Turn the key to 4 (START), ...

brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking; anypulsations or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal. ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. If the light does not illuminate during startup, remains ...

2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additionalengine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)when vehicle reaches slower ...

The RSS automatically turns onwhen the gear selector is placed inR (Reverse) and the ignition is ON.An RSS control on the instrumentpanel allows the driver to turn theRSS on and off. To turn the RSS off,the ignition must be ON, and thegear selector in R (Reverse). Anindicator light on the control wi...

engage. This is normal and should be no reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to/from 4WD Low for proper operation. System indicator lights • 4X4 HIGH - momentarily illuminates when the vehicle isstarted. Illuminates when 4H isselected. • 4X4 LOW – momentarily illuminates when the vehicle isstarted....

Note: Do not perform this operation at speeds above 72 km/h (45 mph) if the outside temperature is below 0°C (32°F). Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2. Depress the brake 3. Place the trans...

• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steeringcharacteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery byloose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of th...

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

possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehandthe route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill withoutseeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverseover a hill without the aid of an observer. When climbing a steep slope or hill,start in a ...

These “aftermarket lift kits” could adversely affect the vehicle’s handlingcharacteristics, which could lead to loss of vehicle control or rollover andserious injury. Tires can be damaged during off-road use. For your safety, tires that aredamaged should not be used for highway driving because they ...

Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicleequipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup boxcover). Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increaseyour repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilitiesand adve...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

slopes or hills . A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehandthe route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill withoutseeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverseover a hill witho...

performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carryingcapability. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommendsthat you do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts(such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts notequivalent to the original factor...

Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than theoriginals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWRlimitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals donot increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. SPECIAL LOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OWNERS OF PICKUPTR...

4x2 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg(lbs.) Trailer weightrange-kg (lbs.)(0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC/4.6L* 3.55 3493 (7700) 0-1497 (0-3300) 4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS 4536 (10000) 0–1588 (0–3500) 4.0L SOHCw/Class III Hitch 3.73 LS 464...

4x4 w/automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg(lbs.) Trailer weightrange-kg (lbs.)(0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC/4.6L* 3.55 3629 (8000) 0-1542 (0-3400) 4.0L SOHC 3.73 LS 4536 (10000) 0-2440 (0-5380) 4.6L* 3.73/3.73 LS 5262 (11600) 0-3166...

Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federalregulations. Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s bra...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you ...

RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to towyour vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind arecreational vehicle). These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is notdamaged due to insufficie...

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

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

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

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

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below theinstrument panel on the driver’sside. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel box. 1 6 16 21 26 27 28 29 30 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 3 4 5 Roadside Emergencies 180

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 26 7.5A Park aid, Brake shift interlock, Approach lamprelay coil, IVD switch 27 7.5A Electrochromatic mirror, Digital transmissionrange sensor - backup lamps 28 5A Radio (Start)/DVD (Start) 29 10A Digital transmission r...

Fuse/Relay Location Description Relay 1 Flasher relay Relay 2 Rear defrost Relay 3 Delayed accessory relay Relay 4 Open Relay 5 Battery saver Relay 6 Open Relay 7 Open Power distribution box The power distribution box islocated in the engine compartment.The power distribution box containshigh-curren...

The relays are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Description Relay 14 Not used Relay 15 Trailer tow back- up lamps Relay 16 Not used Relay 17 Not used Relay 18 Not used Relay 19 Trailer tow park lamps Relay 20 Trailer tow battery charge Relay 21 Not used Relay 22 Approach lamps Relay 23 Not used...

The relays are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Description Relay 64 AdvanceTrac 娂 relay Relay 65 Open Relay 66 Open CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a sa...

Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. If you get a flat tire while driving,do not apply the brake heavily;instead, gradually decrease yourspeed. Hold the steering wheelfirmly and slowly move to a safeplace on the side of the road. 2. Park on a level surface, activatethe hazard flashers and set thepar...

2. Insert the lug wrench on thewinch drive nut. The wrench will stop moving andforward resistance to turning will befelt when properly engaged. 3. Turn the wrenchcounterclockwise until the tire islowered to the ground and the cablehas slack. When turning the wrench,make sure that it does not scuff t...

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle closeto moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 1. Use the tip of the lug wrench toremove the beauty cap by twistingthe tip under the cap. The carpetedfloor...

8. Remove the jack and fully tightenthe lug nuts in the order shown. Stowing the flat/spare tire 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up, toward thevehicle. 2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainerthrough the wheel center. Pull on the cable to align...

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. A...

Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. 4.0L Engine Roadside Emergencies 197

4.6L Engine 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts ofboth engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 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 dis...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a ...

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...

• available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modifyprocedures and/or to discontinue this service without notice and withoutincur...

before the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral presentationmay be requested by the Board as well. Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentation...

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...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

• If tar or grease spots are present, use Ford Extra Strength Tar andRoad Oil Removal (B7A-19520–AA). WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleanedregularly. If the wiper does not wipe properly, substances on thewindshield, rear window or the wiper blades ma...

• Remove light stains and soil with Ford Extra Strength UpholsteryCleaner (E8AZ-19523–AA). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area firstwith Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). • Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution. • Do not use household cleaning ...

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality productshave been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the styl...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS • 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 located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. Maintenance and Specifications 217

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Air filter assembly 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Windshield washer fluid Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications cha...

1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the e...

• 4.6L V8 engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the levelwithin the MIN-MAX range . Maint...

• 4.0L SOHC V6 engine • 4.6L V8 engine • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking ...

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

4.0L Engine Look for this certificationtrademark. SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended. Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). Use Motorcraft or an equivalent oil meetingFord Specification WSS-M2C205–H. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oi...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide forthe service ...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “coldfill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending uponapplication). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine...

system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolantcan result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolantproduced by Ford-approved processes in vehicles originally equippedwith Motorc...

3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool. 4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. 5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing ...

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle beforefueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmfulor fatal if swallowed. Fuels such as gasoline and ethanol are highlytoxic an...

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

Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines toimprove air quality. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseaffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ...

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...

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to changea number of variables and improve your fuel economy. Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually gi...

• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdeflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) mayreduce fuel economy. • Fuel e...

If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, aminimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below: • Fir...

2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right severaltimes. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. 5. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not addfluid if the level is in this range. 6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amo...

CHECKING AND ADDING TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) 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 Ford specifications. Refer to Lubr...

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...

• 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 ...

Changing tires with TPMS It is recommended that you alwayshave your tires serviced by a dealeror qualified technician. Each tire is equipped with a tire pressuresensor mounted on the wheelinside the tire behind the valvestem. The tire pressure sensormust be unbolted from the wheel prior to tire remo...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Body hinges,latches, doorstriker platesand rotors, seattracks, fuel fillerdoor hinge andspring, hoodlatch, auxiliarylatch, seattracks Multi-PurposeGrease orMulti-PurposeGrease Spray XG–4 or XL–5 ESR-M1C159-Aor...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification 4.6L Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil XO -5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153–Hwith APICertificationMark Automatictransmission 1 MotorcraftMERCON 威 V ATF XT-5-QM MERCON 威 V Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 Multi-Pur...

1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identificationnum...

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...

Travel equipment Ash cup Automatic headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL) Cargo Organizer Cellular phone holder Cellular phone hands free system with voice recognition Daytime running lights (DRL) Dog guard Factory luggage rack adaptors (bike and ski) First aid kit Fog lamps Full vehicle cover ...

Trailer hitch mount bike carrier Trailer hitch receiver cover Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Trailgate table and adaptor Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks All-weather floor mats Cargo liners, interior Carpet floor mats Door edge guards Front end covers (full and sport) Front...

A Accessory delay ..........................48 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................113–114, 118 and child safety seats ............115description ......................114, 118disposal ....................................121driver air bag ..................116, 119indicator ...