Ford 2003 Focus- 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 Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...

Any of this information could potentially include information regardinghow the driver operates the vehicle potentially including but not limitedto information regarding vehicle speed, brake or accelerator applicationor steering input. This information may be stored during regularoperation or in a cr...

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...

Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster 2.3L 14 PZEV instrument cluster Instrument Cluster 10

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 sure thebulb works. If any...

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

Overdrive off (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrivefunction of the transaxle has beenturned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system servicedimmediately. Upshift (if equipped): To maximize fuel economy, this lightilluminates when the manualtransmissio...

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

Entertainment Systems AM/FM STEREO WITH CASSETTE 1. Cassette door: Insert the cassette with the opening to the right. 2. Rewind/fast forward : Press to reverse/advance to the previous/nextcassette selection. If the end of thetape is reached, playback begins on the other side. Partially press both to...

5. Menu: Press MENU to access main menu functions. UseSEEK / for adjustments. Tune adjust: Press MENU until MAN appears in the display. Press or to manually move down/up the radio frequency band. Dolby: Dolby 威 noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback Press MENU unt...

Press the security release control and remove the front panel. Toreposition the panel, insert the right-hand edge first, then the left-handside, until the retaining latch is engaged. Replacement panels: Your Ford Dealer will require the following if you need to order a replacement panel: • Your name...

AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER 1. CD door: Insert the CD label side up. 2. CD: Press to engage CD mode. CDs and tracks are selected andplayed chronologically. Press theAM/FM control to restore radio reception without ejecting the disc. 3. AM/FM: Press to toggle between AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands or tos...

Display/brightness: Adjusts the brightness level of the display. PressENTER and select DISPLAY. PressENTER again to confirm. You mayadjust the setting to: DAY/NIGHT,DIM DAY, DIM NIGHT or ANGLE.Press ENTER again to confirm. Automatic volume control (AVC): Radio volume changes automatically with vehic...

11. CDC: Press to access the CD changer. Press the desired soft keyto select from the CDs in the CDchanger. During playback, press torepeat the current track. 12. CD/MP3: Press to play a CD/MP3 that is already loaded inthe system. Repeat track/repeat album: Press during CD or MP3 playback torepeat t...

17. Balance: Press BAL then turn the volume control to adjust theaudio between the left and rightspeakers. The selected level will appear in the display. 18. Bass: Press to adjust the bass levels. Turn the volume control toincrease/decrease levels. Theselected level will appear in the display. 19. T...

• CD-R media is supported, but CD-RW is not. • If more than one session is written to the CD, only the first sessionwill be detected. RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). ...

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 ...

Climate Controls HEATER ONLY SYSTEM 1. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in thevehicle. See the following for a briefdescription on each control. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and th...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Set the temperature control to full heat3. Set the fan speed to HI4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windowsTo increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ventslocated in the middle o...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with theair flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air...

Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operatesthe foglamps. The foglamps can beturned on when the headlampcontrol is in the or...

High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlightand parklamp operation. • R...

VOR 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)from the vertical wall or the screen directly in front of it. 2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground andmark a 2.5 meters (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical wallor screen at this h...

3. Open the hood. 4. Remove the battery cover. 5. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by releasing the four snap hooks(two top and two bottom). Note: On the left headlamp, pull the bulb cover approximately 1 inch rearward and then slide it out until the vertical aiming adjuster isaccessible. 6. Turn on t...

INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps The dome lamp is equipped with acontrol switch that will illuminatewhen: • the doors are closed and theswitch is in the on position. • the switch is in the door activatedposition and any door is open. When the dome lamp switch is in the off position, it will not illuminatew...

Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbsmust be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to assurelamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. Thecorrect bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lampassembl...

Replacing headlamp bulbs Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. To remove the high or low beam headlamp bulb: 1. Lift the hood and remove thebulb cover. 2. Swivel the wire clip to the sideand pull out the lamp. 3. Pull the bulb holder straight outfrom the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bu...

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs Sedan 1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the OFF position and open theluggage compartment. 2. Using a screw driver remove thetrim from the tailgate. 3. Pull the bulb holder from thelamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight out. Install in reverse order. Coupe...

Driver Controls MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Move the lever down for a single wipe. For intermittent operation, movecontrol up one position and adjustthe rotary control to the desiredspeed. For normal operation, move controlup two positions. For high speed operation, move control up three ...

Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefrom the wiper arm. Push the lockpin manually to release the bladeand pull the wiper blade downtoward the windshield to remove itfrom the arm. 2. Attach the new wiper to thewiper arm and press it into pla...

HORN Press the steering wheel pad. Thehorn can be operated when theignition is off. POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) When closing the power windows, you should verify they are freeof obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Press and hold the bott...

MIRRORS 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 direction...

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

• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET ACCEL control. Turning off speed control Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased. MOON ROOF (SUNROOF) (IF EQUIPPED) Yo...

To vent: • To tilt the moon roof into the vent position (when the glass panel isclosed), press and hold the front portion of the control. • To close the moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rearportion of the control until the glass panel stops moving. Before operating the moonroof y...

ASHTRAY (IF EQUIPPED) Pull to open. To empty, push the covercompletely down and firmly extractthe ashtray. Note: If the storage area is felt lined, it’s a storage bin only, do notuse as an ashtray. (Smokers packagekit is available through FordAccessories.) CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communicat...

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...

LUGGAGE COVER Coupe Detach the lifting straps on theliftgate. Release the cover at thesides and pull it out horizontallywithout tilting it. Install in reverse order. Make surethe cover is properly aligned wheninserting it. Wagon Pull out the roller cover and securethe retaining points. The cover can...

LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) The maximum recommended load is100 kg (220 lbs) on the luggagerack structure. The load must be placed directly on the luggage rack.The vehicle’s roof panel is not designed to carry a load. When loading the luggage rack, it isrecommended to evenly distributethe load, as wel...

Locks and Security 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. POWER DOOR LOCKS The power door lock controls arelocated on the dr...

Locking the doors • Press and release to lock all the doors. Note: the parking lamps will flash once. If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quickchirps. This process will also activate the vehicle’s anti-theft system (ifequipped). For more information on arming the anti-...

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...

3. Turn the key from the 1 (OFF) position to 3 (ON). 4. Cycle, four times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (OFF)position and 3 (ON). Note: The fourth turn must end in the 3 (ON) position. 5. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. Note: If more than 20 seconds h...

• When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator will glow for 3seconds, then turn off, to indicate normal system functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock 娂 system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the ON position. If thisoccurs, the veh...

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle fromunauthorized entry. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership to aid in troubleshooting. Arming the ...

Seating and Safety Restraints 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. Ad...

Adjusting the front manual seat Pull the lever located under thefront edge of the seat to move theseat forward or backward. Turn the control to adjust thelumbar support. Turn the handle to adjust the heightof the seat. Lift the control to adjust the angleof the seatback. Heated seats (if equipped) T...

• Push control to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The maximum temperature is reached after five or six minutes.The indicator light on the switch is illuminated when activated.The heating will operate when the ignition switch is in position 2. Heating with the engine off will drain the battery....

REAR SEATS Folding rear seat cushion forward Lift the seat cushion and pull itforward. When returning the seats back to their original positions, makesure they are fully locked and that the safety restraints are positioned in front of the seatback. Folding the rear seat back forward Coupe and wagon ...

Returning the seatback to the upright position Fold back the seatback until it locks with a distinct “click.” Do not placeany objects behind the seat which could prevent the seat from locking. When returning the seats back to their original positions, makesure they are fully locked and that the safe...

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the PersonalSafety System serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technicianimmediately. Unless serviced, ...

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 replace the belt and retractor assembly could increasethe risk ...

Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver andfront passenger seating positions.The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbingfrom the safety belt system. The safety belt pretensioner uses the samecrash sensor system as the f...

One time disable Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during anignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycleonly. Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceeding with thedeactivation/activation programming pr...

• After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for threeseconds. 6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enableBeltMinder if it is currently disabled. 7. C...

recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in acollision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualifiedtechnician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue tooperate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assembliesnot in use dur...

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. Children and air bags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseatin...

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 (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion ...

• diagnostic module. • and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and thesupplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impactsensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the airbag back up powe...

The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces werenot of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designedto inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal ornear-f...

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always use appropriate child restraints. Accident statistics indicate that children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seats. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended inyour vehicle. Safety belts and ...

neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the childcloser to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder beltfit. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended inyour vehicle. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat...

The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’shead hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you shouldnever 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 ...

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...

Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transaxle gearshift leverand allows key removal. 2. OFF, shuts the engine and allelectrical accessories off withoutlocking the steering wheel. Theaudio system will still function. 3. ON/RUN, all electrical circuit...

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON/RUN)without turning the key to 4(START). 2. Turn the ke...

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period oftime, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch) or a...

Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. (Ifyour BRAKE warning lampilluminates with the parking brakereleased, have your brake system serviced immediately.) Parking brake To set the parking brake (1), pullthe parking brake handle up as faras possible. The BRAKE warning lamp w...

• Hitting a patch of ice • Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road • Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or viceversa • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Hitting a curb while turning • Cornering at excessive speeds while towing a heavily loaded trailer(ref...

D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. transaxle operatesin gears one through four. D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressingthe transaxle control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. This willilluminate the O/D OFF lamp and activate Drive. Drive (not shown) Dri...

If necessary, try turning the Traction Control 娂 or AdvanceTrac 娂 system off. This will allow the wheels to spin, which may help to free your stuckvehicle. For more information, refer to Traction Control 娂 (if equipped) or AdvanceTrac 娂 stability enhancement system (if equipped) in this chapter. Do ...

• If your vehicle is equippedwith the Zetec engine or 2.3Lengine, you must lift the locking ring (1), then move the gearshiftlever fully to the right, then backinto R (Reverse) (2). Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 2. Fully apply the parking brake, then sh...

Note: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result inserious damage to the vehicle, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, and/or personal injury. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacit...

If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifications. The tr...

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Donot apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and becomeless effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailerweight. • After you...

Roadside Emergencies 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 th...

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse...

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...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel bythe brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. Roadside Emergencies 129

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 48 10A Data link connector 49 25A Rear defroster 50 7.5A Heated mirror, Heated backliteindicator 51 — Not used 52 15A Heated seats 53 10A Backup lamps (manual transaxle) 54 25A Rear power windows 55 25A Front power wind...

To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller tool provided on the powerdistribution box cover. The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 40A Main power supply to electricalsystem 2 30A Engine cooling fan (A/C) 2nd fuse 3 30A Coolin...

The use of tire sealants is not recommended and maycompromise the integrity of your tires. Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smallerthan a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace thetemporary spare tire with a fu...

Tire change procedure 1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and set the parkingbrake. When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxlealone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R(Reve...

6. The vehicle jacking points aredepicted on the yellow warning labelon the jack shown here. Dependingon which tire is to be changed,locate the jack at the half-mooncutout located approximately 15 cm(6 inches) from the front wheelopening (1) or approximately 38 cm(15 inches) from the rear wheelopeni...

Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-start capability; also, thecatalytic converter may become damaged. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, t...

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 covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second ...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

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. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

Customer Assistance 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 authorizeddealer where your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs areneeded. However, you may also take you...

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

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 ...

settlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and isdesigned to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legalproceedings. In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial a...

Cleaning 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 disco...

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...

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 Wash (ZC-3–A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Ford Extra Strength Tar andRoad Oil Removal (B7A-19520–AA). WIN...

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with sideair bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • 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 a...

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...

Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service,...

Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N(Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleane...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L I4 SPI 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir 5. Power distribution box 6. Air filter assembly 7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8. Battery 9. Automatic transaxle 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 meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic c...

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(automatic transaxle) or 1st (manual transaxle). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engin...

• 2.0L Zetec • 2.3L I4 • If the oil level is below theMIN/ADD mark, add enough oil toraise the level within theMIN-MAX/ADD-FULL range. • Oil levels above the MAX/FULLmark may cause engine damage.Some oil must be removed fromthe engine by a servicetechnician. 7. Put the indicator back in andensure it...

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...

Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant fromyellow to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant suchas Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) orCXC-209 (Canada), meeting...

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (seeabove), to within the “cold fill range” or the “cold full” level on thereservoir. If you removed the rad...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–34° F]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection ch...

5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problemincreases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to aservice facility as soon as possible. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do no...

Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an SAE full thread pattern. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise until it stops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with th...

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 ON several times afterrefueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine...

vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not beable to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior t...

• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdeflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) mayreduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first12–16 km (8–10 miles)...

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...

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) The clutch master cylinder andbrake master cylinder are part ofthe same system; both are refillablethrough the brake master cylinderwith brake fluid. For moreinformation on brake fluidmaintenance, refer to Brake fluid in this chapter. Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid c...

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

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...

• Four tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. When replacing full sizetires, never mix radial bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Useonly the tire sizes that are listedon the Certification or Tire Label.Make sure that all tires are thesa...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snowtires and chains. If you need to use chains, it i...

Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such asMERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON 威 type fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions thatrequire the MERCON 威 V type f...

Item Ford PartName orEquivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Automatictransaxle MotorcraftMERCON 威 V ATF XT-5-QM MERCON 威 V Manualtransaxle Motorcraft FullSyntheticManualTransmissionFluid XT-M5-QS WSD-M2C200–C Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-2...

ENGINE DATA Engine 2.0L SPIengine 2.0L Zetec Eengine 2.3L I4 engine Cubic inches 121 121 138 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1–3–4–2 1–3–4–2 1–3–4–2 Spark plug gap 1.4 mm (0.054inch) 1.3 mm (0.051inch) 1.3 mm (0.051inch) Ignition system ElectronicIgnition ElectronicIgnition ...

• Wagon IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification label be affixedto a vehicle and prescribe where theCertification label may be located.The Certification label is located onthe front door latch pillar on th...

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

Accessories 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...

Index A AdvanceTrac ..............................113 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ..............................89–90, 93 and child safety seats ..............91description ..........................90, 93disposal ......................................95driver air bag .........................