Ford 2003 Thunderbird v.2- User Manual

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It isan integral part of the vehicle. Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.col...

Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizeddisposal of waste cleaning andlubrication materials are significantsteps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in thisguide with the tree symbol. BREAKING-...

Data Recording Computers in your vehicle are capable of recording detailed datapotentially including but not limited to information such as: • the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver andpassengers, • information about the performance of various systems and modules inthe vehic...

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 ...

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ONp...

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

AUDIOPHILE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO 1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong radio station, or CD track. 2. Rewind: In CD mode, press and hold until desired selection isreached. Fast forward: In CD mode, press and hold until desired selection isreached. 3. DSP (Digital Sig...

Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it isbroadcasting RDS data). Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets. FIND Program type: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a cert...

DUAL ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL(DEATC) SYSTEM 1. A/C control: Press to turn on and manually control the airconditioning. Press again todisengage. Press AUTO for the system to automatically control thetemperature. 2. Recirculation control: Press to engage/disengage. Used to manuallyenab...

16. EXT control: Press to display the outside air temperature. Pressagain to return to interiortemperature. Exterior readings are most accurate when the vehicle ismoving. 17. Temperature conversion: Press to toggle between Fahrenheitand Celsius temperature on theDEATC display only. The set point tem...

• Do not place items over theclimate temperature sensor grid.This may cause improperoperation of the system. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Ensure that recirculation is disengaged. 3. Set the temperature control to full heat. 4. Set the highest fan speed 5. D...

CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a Cabin air filter. The particulate airfiltration system is designed to reduce the concentration of airborneparticles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to theinterior of the vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives thefol...

MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Note: The instrument panel lamps will only turn on if the autolamp control has determined it is night. Autolamp control The autolamp system provi...

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provideadequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in a coll...

Note: The panel dimmer control is only active when the autolamp has determined that it is night. The reading lights will only go on when theredaing light switch is in the delay or ON position. HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)f...

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps The map lamps and controls arelocated on the rearview mirror.Press the controls on the bottom ofthe mirror to activate the lamps. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check...

Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then open the hood. 2. Pry up the two retainer pins torelease the headlamp assembly fromthe vehicle. 3. Remove the screw from the backof the headlamp and pull headlampforward. 4. Disconnect the elec...

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. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pus...

POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN The steering column can beadjusted manually by moving thefour-way rocker adjustment controllocated below the turn signal/wipercontrol stalk. Hold the control toadjust. The telescope function is adjustedby moving the control toward thedriver to telescope out and t...

POWER WINDOWS When closing the powerwindows, you should verify they are free of obstructions andensure that children and/or petsare not in the proximity of thewindow openings. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window.Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to c...

closed. To re-calibrate the window, press the up switch to raise thewindow until it completes its travel and hold the switch down for 2seconds. Another possible effect of lost calibration is that the featuremay not lower the window. To re-calibrate the window in this case, lowerthe window until it c...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or pressCANCEL. This will not erase yourvehicle’s previously set speed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed m...

2. Check the convertible top stowage compartment behind the seat to besure it is empty and ready to receive the top. 3. Press the button on theconvertible top handle and pull thehandle down and forward to releasethe clamps from the windshieldheader. 4. Push the convertible topswitch on the instrumen...

2. Fasten the snaps on boot to thequarter trim panel on both sides ofthe vehicle and at the center. 3. To remove unfasten the snaps. 4. Pull forward and lift off. Raising the convertible top To raise the convertible top: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Put the vehicle in the P (Park)positio...

9. Push the convertible top handleback up so that it locks intoposition. Prolonged storage It may be difficult to pull down and latch the convertible top afterprolonged storage with the top in the down position over the winter or incolder temperatures. This difficulty will decline over time with war...

3. Lower the rear of the top intoposition so that the pins are placedinto the bracket receivers. 4. Position the front of the top so that the locating tabs on each side areplaced in the mounting castings. Ensure that the weather-strip on thetop is placed on the body mounted seal without any wrinkles...

7. Using the mounting key, looselyscrew in the two screws at the frontof the top by two or three turns.The two screws are already locatedin the windscreen panel of yourvehicle. 8. Turn and lock the levers fullyforward. The levers are locked whenyou feel the spring engage and thelevers are pointing t...

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

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...

• they have been turned on using the dimmer control or • any door is open. The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes afterthe ignition is turned to the OFF position. Locking the doors Turn the key in the door cylinder to lock the driver’s door. Note: Locking the driver’s ...

Keep vehicle doors andluggage compartment locked and keep keys and remotetransmitters out of a child’s reach.Unsupervised children could lockthemselves in the trunk and riskinjury. Children should be taughtnot to play in vehicles. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior canrise...

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...

6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. Note: If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the procedure over again. 7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entrytransmitter has been programmed. 8. Repeat Step 6 to program each ad...

Deactivating/activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. There are twomethods to enable/disable this feature: One is through your dealer, andthe second is using a power door unlock/lock sequence. Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make suretha...

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the samekey chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. Theseobjects will not cause dama...

Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed keyaway from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent anyinconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additionalspare or replacement keys. Programming spare keys You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle...

9. Your new unprogrammed key is now programmed. If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’sengine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds andthen go out. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not startyour vehicle’s engine and the the...

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 (if e...

Push control to lower head restraint. Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar control is located on thefront of the driver’s seat cushion. Turn to adjust lumbar support. Using the manual recline function Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. The driver and passenge...

To adjust the front seatback usingthe manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle locatedon the side of the seat. • Lean against the seatback toadjust it to your desired position.You can recline the seat back orbring it forward. • Release the handle when thedesired position has beenreached. Adjustin...

Press rear to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Adjusting the passenger’s power seat The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward or backward. Heated seats...

The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have beenactivated. SAFETY RESTRAINTSSafety restraints precautions The driver and passenger seat must be in the upright positionand the lap belt must be snug and low across the hips while the vehicle is moving. To reduce the risk of injury, m...

• This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to payout webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to helpreduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. The safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulderbelts. The safety belts have two type...

• 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. In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The bel...

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED ifthe safety belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly. In addition, allsafety belts should be checked for proper function. Failure to replacethe belt and retractor assembly could incre...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rareevents” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events,even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with thesafety belt unbuckled. • 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 B...

equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped),LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), andattaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Fordrecommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in acollision be replaced. Howe...

Children and air bags For additional important safetyinformation, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properlyrestrained. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the risk ofinjury in a collision. Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat...

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 ...

• 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 power, the air bag ignitor...

NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada) 1. Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: • the vehicle has no rear seat, or • the vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facinginfant seat, or • the infant has a medical condition which, according...

Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only) 1. Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: • my vehicle has no rear seat, or • the rear seat in my vehicle cannot accommodate a rear-facing infantseat, or • the infant has a medical condition which, according ...

Side air bag system Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bagcover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag. Failureto follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury inthe event...

The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of thefront seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affectedby the collision will be inflated, even if the respective seat is notoccupied. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door paneland occupant t...

Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of thefollowing: • The readiness light (same light as used for front air bag system) willeither flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned to the RUN position. • A series of five beeps wi...

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 canbe positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face orneck, 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 ...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of thebooster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind theback because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. Never use pillows, books, or tow...

4. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) for that seating position untilyou hear a snap and feel the latchengage. Make sure the tongue islatched securely by pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp...

9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To checkthis, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to sideand forward. There should be nomore than one inch of movement forproper installation. 10. Try ...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. (Thesteering wheel will not lock afterkey removal.) 2. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories except the radio,convertible top control and thepower windows if accessory delay isactive. This position al...

• Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). 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...

three hours before starting the vehicle. The heater can be plugged in thenight before starting the vehicle. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heaterwith ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in...

Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. (Ifyour BRAKE warning lampilluminates with the parking brakereleased, have your brake systemserviced immediately.) Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal; do not pump the brake pedal since thi...

the engine compartment and the engine will not “rev-up” when you pushfurther on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior and should beno reason for concern. The Traction Control 娂 switch, located on the left-hand side of theinstrument panel, has an indicatorlight that illuminates when thesyst...

• loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment Speed sensitive steering The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive. At high speeds, steeringassist will decrease to improve steering feel. At lower speeds,maneuverability will be increased. ...

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may not be working proper...

• Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to D5 or D4, move the transmission shift lever into the D5,D4 or 3 (Third) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission todownshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First) ...

Manual shift mode With the gearshift lever in D5(Overdrive), the gearshift lever canbe moved to the right and into themanual shift mode. The transmissionwill remain in the manual shift modeuntil the gearshift lever is movedback to D5 (Overdrive). + and - position operation These positions allow the ...

• If shifter (-) is tapped more than once in rapid succession, thetransmission will downshift only into the next lower gear, then whenthe vehicle reaches a speed below a calibrated entry speed, thetransmission will allow a downshift into the next lower gear if againselected by the driver. This is to...

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...

This switch is located in the driver’sfootwell, behind the kick panel. 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 returnthe key to...

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 ...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 5A Starter relay coil 2 5A Radio start signal 3 5A ABS module 4 5A Cluster, PCM relay coil, Inertia switch,Transmission park switch 5 5A Traction control switch, Speed controlbrake swit...

Front power distribution box The front power distribution box islocated in the engine compartment.The power distribution box containshigh-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systemsfrom overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. To reduce risk o...

Rear power distribution box The rear power distribution box islocated in the luggage compartmentunder the spare tire well cover. Thepower distribution box containshigh-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systemsfrom overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high ...

• tow a trailer • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reducedground clearance • try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • drive for long distances when the temporary-use spare is on • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle •...

3. Lift the trunk cargo cover andremove the spare tire, jack and tool bag with lug wrench. 4. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground. 2003 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Roadside Emergenci...

9. Remove the jack and fully tightenthe lug nuts in the order shown. Note: The jack cannot beproperly stowed when a full sizetire is placed here. Secure thejack and the temporary sparetire as shown after the flat tirehas been fixed. 10. Put flat tire, jack away. Stow thelug wrench in the bag along s...

Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-start capability; also, thecatalytic converter may become damaged. Preparing your vehicle Your battery is located in the trunk of your vehicle. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransm...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the spare tiretie-down stud. (Your vehicle may be equipped with a plastic cap on topof the tire tie-down stud. This cap must be removed prior to attachingthe cable to the stud.) Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)te...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the spare tire tie-down stud. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of thebooster vehicle’s battery. + – + – + – + – 2003 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Gui...

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...

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 your vehicle to another...

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. FordMot...

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

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

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

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...

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. • 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 areavailab...

• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. • Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orwindshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when theyappear worn or do not function properly. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument pane...

Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe seat where the side air bag is mounted. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the sideair bag in a collision. The air bag may not function correctly and notprovide injury reduction benefits...

UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body anddoor drain holes free from packed dirt. 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 pr...

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, your dealership can providethe...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located at the bottomleft of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center ofthe hood by pushing the handletoward the passenger side of thevehicle. 3. Li...

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...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 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 MINmark, add enough...

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark 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 clockwisetightly until clicks are heard, or unt...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich is located in the luggagecompartment, next to the spare tire. Your battery is designed to purge any battery gases to the outside of thevehicle by means of a vent hose. This vent hose MUST be attached at alltimes. Replace...

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing ofacid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minim...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant sho...

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...

To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come outforcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.2. When ...

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...

When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the enginewill completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort toincrease.Once the engi...

splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap andwater. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adversereaction. When refueling always shut the engine off and never allowsparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely haza...

Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Premium”unleaded gasoline. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products...

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, thedriver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently aspossible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings areNOT accurate as a measure of fuel eco...

2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in litersor gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometerreading. 5. Follow one of the simple cal...

• Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and mayreduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fueleconomy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a...

It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the windowsticker. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG)expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economymay vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is...

Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. Bylaw, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are notpermitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or preventit from working. Inform...

working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if younotice some sign of fluid leakage. Transmission fluid should be checked and, if required, fluidshould be added by a qualified technician. Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. Use onlyMERCON 威 V automa...

2. Release the two clamps thatsecure the cover to the air filterhousing and place the cover aside. 3. Remove the air filter elementfrom the air filter housing. 4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt ordebris and to ensure good sealing. 5. Install a new air filter element. ...

which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required bylaw. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated an...

• Four tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification or Tire Label. Make sure that all tires are th...

Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may alsoaffect the accuracy of your speedometer. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss ofvehicle control. Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on y...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Windshieldwasher fluid MotorcraftPremiumWindshieldWasherConcentrate All Fill to line onreservoir 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is...

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...

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 desi...

A Accessory delay ..........................39 Air bag supplementalrestraint system ....................81, 90 and child safety seats ..............83description ..........................81, 90disposal ......................................92driver air bag ......................83, 90indicator ligh...