Ford 2003 Windstar v.2- User Manual

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

SPECIAL NOTICES 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...

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

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 position when the engine is not running, orin a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brakewhen the ignition is turned to the ON ...

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...

Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individualjourneys. To reset, depress thecontrol. Low tire warning reset: May be used to reset the Low Tire WarningSystem, refer to Low Tire Warning in the Maintenance and Specificatio...

AM/FM STEREO 1. Seek: Press / to find the next listenable station down/up thefrequency band. 2. Tune: Press / to manually adjust the radio frequency down/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM1/FM2; tune to...

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE 1. Balance: Press to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 3. CLK: To set the hour, press and hold CLK. Then press SEEK todecrease or increase the hours. To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease...

4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, press and hold to activate AutomaticMusic Search (allows you to quicklylocate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to thenext selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the currentselection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape M...

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass output. Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the treble output. 7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade controls to adjustlevels. Use with MENU to set theclock and engage RDS. 8. Balance: Press BAL; t...

speaker will remain playing for the front passengers. Press the / control again to deactivate the headphones (Personal Audio System). 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 ...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 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. O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. : Distr...

3. Set the fan speed to HI 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ventslocated in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as theseobjects may become project...

4. Rear defrost control: Clears the rear window of thin ice and fogwhen the engine is running. 5. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • ...

When the front control slider bar isin the “REAR CTL” position: 1. Fan speed adjustment: Allows rear passengers to control thevolume of air that is distributedfrom the rear registers.. 2. Temperature/mode selection: The distribution of air from theoverhead and floor registers is based on the tempera...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the hea...

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. Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after theignition control has been turne...

This control also has other features that are activated when any door is opened: • Rotate to full up position or next position (adjustment dial) to turn onall interior lights. • Rotate to first lower detent position to activate “sleeping babymode”— dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps...

15 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been openedfrom the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door isclosed. Map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps and controls arelocated on the dome lamp. Press thecontrols on either side of each maplamp to activate the lamps. Rea...

2. Pull the two retainer pins up torelease the headlamp assembly andpull headlamp assembly forward toexpose the back of the bulb. 3. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward and remove the retainingring by rotating it counterclockwise,then slide it off the plastic base. 4....

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...

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...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamps. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Forward storage bins and conversation mirror (if equipped) The storage compartmen...

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety ofaftermarket garage door openers: • Remove the storage clip from theaftermarket transmitter. • Place Velcro hook onto side ofaftermarket transmitter oppositeof actuator control. • Place t...

When closing the sliding doors, you should verify they are free ofobstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the sliding door openings. Injury could result if body partsare caught or pinched in an uncontrolled sliding door. Manual door operation when vehicle is sto...

• disconnecting the battery • if the PSD fuse (fuse #6) is removed or blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. If any of the above conditions has occured, preform the following stepsto reset the PSD: 1. Check to see if PSD is unlocked and securely closed. 2. Make sure th...

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Usethe power point. Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element. The Maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuserating. For example: a 20A fuse should supply a maximum of 240 Watts,a ...

Power vent windows (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withrear power vent windows which areoperated the same as the frontpower windows. MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has anauto-dimming function. ...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper orattempt to readjust the mirrorglass if it is frozen in place.These actions could cause damage to the glass...

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is in the P(Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control toadjust accelerator and brake pedaltoward you or away from you. The adjustment allows for...

Reducing speed while using speed control There are three ways to reduce aset speed: • Press and hold the CST - controluntil you get to the desiredspeed, then release the control. • Press and release the CST -control to operate the Tap-Down function. Each tap will decrease theset speed by 1.6 km/h (1...

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...

Use only Ford original Equipment floor mats. Do not stack multiple floormats over the Ford original equipment floor mats as they are notpositively retained. HOMELINK 姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink 威 Universal Transceiver, located on the driver’s visor, provides a convenient way t...

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), repeat this sequence a third time tocomplete the programming. ...

may also be used at any time. In the event that there are stillprogramming difficulties, contact Homelink 威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons un...

Selectable features Info menu This control displays the followingcontrol displays: • Compass/Outside Temperature • Distance to Empty • Average Fuel Economy • Trip Elapsed Drive Time • Display On/Off Setup menu Press this control for the following displays: • Language • Units (English/Metric) • Syste...

DISPLAY ON/OFF Select this function from the INFO menu to turn your message centerdisplay OFF or ON. LIFTGATE To unlock the liftgate, insert doorkey into the lock and turnclockwise. You can also unlock thelatch (but not release it) with thepower door lock system and remoteentry key fob. To open the ...

CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo pouch net secureslightweight objects in the cargoarea. Attach the net to the anchorsprovided. Do not put more than 22kg (50 lbs.) in the net. The cargo net is notdesigned to restrain objects during a collision or heavybraking. Utility hooks (if e...

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...

Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, therear sliding doors cannot beopened from the inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doorsare unlocked. The childproof locks are located onfront edge of each sliding door andmust be set separately for each door. Setting the ...

Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithiumbattery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for yourremote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). Adecrease in the operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby...

Illuminated exit • The interior lights will illuminate when the key is removed from theignition. • When the headlamp control is on the “sleeping baby mode”, only thelower interior lights will illuminate. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds. The panel dimmercontrol must not be set to ...

To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the keypad Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. Todeactivate/reactivate this feature: 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter the 5-digit entry code. 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding t...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 3(OFF) position. The THEFT indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicleis armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The THEFT indicat...

• If no previously programmed coded keys are available, you must takeyour vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 1. Insert a previously programmedcoded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from the 3(OFF) position to the 4 (ON)position. Keep the ignition in the 4(ON) posi...

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...

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 adjust seatback. Adjusting the power seats (if equipped) Press control to move front or rearof seat up and down. Seating and Safety Restraints ...

Press control to raise or lower theseat, or to move the seat forward orbackward. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push the control located on theseat to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. The heating of th...

Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat,outside rearview mirrors, andadjustable pedals to twoprogrammable positions. The memory seat control is locatedon the instrument panel to the rightof the steering wheel. • To prog...

Push control to lower head restraint. Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders mounted on the outboardsides of the second row seat(s). The cupholder is designed to detachfrom the seat when subjected to a heavy load. The cupholder can bereinstalled by lining...

Adjusting rear seats Lift control to move seat forward or backward. • 2nd row bucket seat • 2nd / 3rd row bench seat or 2ndrow bucket console seat Pull control up to adjust seatbackposition. Seating and Safety Restraints 94

Pull control up to flip seatback toforward flat position. Bench seat or Bucket Console seat To remove the seats: 1. (For 2nd row bench seat only.)Disengage the lap/shoulder belt fromthe side of the seat belt detachanchors (if equipped) by insertingthe seatbelt tongue or a key into theslot in the det...

2. (For 2nd row bench seat only.) Using the clip attached to the end ofthe shoulder belt(s), clip the end of the belt to the stationary portion ofthe shoulder belt coming out of the trim panel. The end of the shoulderbelt must be clipped in order to keep it from striking anything during vehicle oper...

Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat isoccupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Bucket seats To remove the seat(s): Position the seatback in the full down position to make removing theseat easier. 1. From behind the seat, pullstraight...

Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat isoccupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants ...

accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were notappropriate to activate these safety devices. Front air bags andpretensioners are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontalcollisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collisioncauses sufficient longitu...

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The passenger occupant classification sensor can automatically turn offthe passenger front air bag and side air bag (if equipped). The system isdesigned to help protect small (child...

The Restraints control module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuitsand the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s),safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seatposition sensor, and passenger occupant classification sensor. In addition,the RCM a...

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a seat belt. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the...

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passengeroutboard safety belts have locking cinch tongues described below: Safety belts with locking cinch tongue The locking cinch tongue will slide up and down the belt webbi...

Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women,should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder b...

Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments at the front and secondrow outboard seating positions.Adjust the height of the shoulderbelt so the belt rests across themiddle of your shoulder. To adjust the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heighta...

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...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm(8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the s...

Replacing the front passenger and second row bench seat beltassemblies after a collision All front passenger and second row bench seat belt assemblies adjacentto a sliding door have special energy management retractors designed tofurther reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision....

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

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

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

force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures,facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants whoare not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the timeof air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants beproperly ...

occupied. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door paneland occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants inside impact collisions. The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateraldeceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical...

Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S.and Canada. If small children (generally children who are four years oldor younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride in your vehicle,you must put them in safety seats made especial...

Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift thechild up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the kneesbend comfortably. Booster seats also make the shoulder belt fit betterand more comfortably for growing children. When children should use booster seats Ch...

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

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

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

5. While pushing down with yourknee on the child seat pull up onthe shoulder belt portion to tightenthe lap belt portion of thecombination lap and shoulder belt. 6. Allow the safety belt to retract and remove any slack in the belt tosecurely tighten the child safety seat in the vehicle. 7. Before pl...

6. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seatfrom side to side and in forward direction to make sure that the seat issecurely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path andattempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should beno more t...

Front passenger seating position (manual adjusting seats only) 1. Position the child safety seat onthe passenger seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tetherstrap over the back of the seat. Ifthe head restraint is adjustable,route the tether strap under thehead restraint and between thehead r...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without lockin...

• 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...

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 ...

AdvanceTrac 娂 enhances your vehicle’s stability during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in wet/snowy/icy road conditionsand/or when performing emergency maneuvers. In an emergencylane-change, the driver will experience better overall vehicle traction,and have better control o...

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interl...

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...

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 capacities than theoriginals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWRlimitat...

• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km(500 miles). • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for theproper installation and adjustment specifications. If your vehicle is equipped with the optional heavy duty trailer towwiring, it is pre-wired for...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will ...

RECREATIONAL TOWING 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 insufficient lubrication. All Front W...

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 behind theservice panel on the right side ofthe cargo area. 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 retu...

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 10A Stepwell lamps, Puddle lamps, 2nd rowreading lamps, 3rd row reading lamps, Cargolamp, Dome lamp, Map lamp, Visor/Vanitylamps, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) keypad,Turn signal mirrors 2...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Relay 2 — Accessory delay relay Relay 3 — Front blower motor relay Relay 4 — Switched system power relay #3 Relay 5 — Rear defrost relay Relay 6 — Auxiliary blower motor relay Power distribution box The power distributi...

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE 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 safe place on the side of the road. • If your low tire warning light is on, refer to Low tire warning in the Maintenance a...

• use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead toimpairment of the following: • handling, stability and braking performance • comfort and noise • ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter driving capability Location of the spare ti...

3. Turn the wrenchcounterclockwise until tire islowered to the ground and the cableis slightly slack. 4. Remove the retainer from thespare tire. To install the spare tire: 1. Reverse the removal steps 2through 4. When the tire is raised tothe stowed position underneath thevehicle, the hex nut ratche...

13. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown. 14. If equipped with a bolted-onwheel cover, install the centerornament and tighten the fiveplastic nuts until they click (do notuse power tools on these nuts).Install the outer wheel cover. 15. If removed, install centerornament o...

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...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)term...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 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 ...

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 by wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. ...

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...

• 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 withoutincu...

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,...

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...

• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all partsthat require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. • 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 damag...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. • Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect thedriver from undesirable windshield reflection. Do n...

LEATHER SEATS Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over theleather. • To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and VinylCleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft DeluxeLeather Care Kit...

Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38–A) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) Ford Premium Car Wash Concentrate (F2SZ-19523–WC) Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A) Motorcraft Tire Detailer (ZC-28) Motorcraft...

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 under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center ofthe hood. 3. Lift the hood and secure it withthe prop rod. Your ve...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.8L OHV V6 engine 1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Air filter assembly 3. Power distribution box 4. Battery 5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Engine oil filler cap 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Engine coolant res...

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...

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 theen...

• 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 the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If t...

Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in the scheduled maintenance guide. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed foradded engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is usedthat does not meet Ford material and de...

If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cablesfrom the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize theacid with a solution of baking soda and water. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, spark...

relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability andperformance. To begin this process: 1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake. 2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start theengine. 3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating t...

concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,which equates to a freeze point of -36° C (-34° F). Coolant concentrationtesting is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as theRotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The level of coolantshould be mai...

• Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir islow or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding...

with the factory-filled coolant. Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant or any orange-colored extended life product with yourfactory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection. • A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in caseof emergency, to reach a ...

reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill theradiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full. 6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightlyinstalled to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant c...

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...

clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated orprolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation. • Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms ofdisulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors,or skin contact cou...

5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. If the “Check Fuel Cap” indicator comes on or if “Service EngineSoon/Check Engine” indicator comes on and stays on when you start theengine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. Turn off theengine, remove the fuel filler ca...

with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician to prevent any engine damage. Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleadedgasoline. “Premium” unleaded...

• Your “Check Engine” indicator may come on. For more information onthe “Check Engine” indicator, refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter. Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified servicetechnician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriateintervals ...

• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and...

• Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving. • Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared todriving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy ...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals forfluid checks and changes. Your transaxle does not consume fluid.However, the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not workingproperly, i.e., if the transaxle sli...

The transmission fluid should be inthis range if at normal operatingtemperature (66°C-77°C[150°F-170°F]). High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transaxle failure. Anoverfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/or possible damage. Hig...

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 Reset low tire warning system after rotating tires. Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. Reset low tire warning system after replacing tires. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Us...

Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, “Touring”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford. Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle han...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid 1 All Fill to MAX lineon reservoir Engine oil(includes filterchange) Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil 3.8L engine 4.7L (5.0quarts) Engine coolant 2 Motorc...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid 1 PM-1 ESA-M6C25-Aand DOT 3 Doorweatherstrips SiliconeLubricant F7AZ-19G208-BAandF5AZ-19553-AA ESR-M13P4-A Engine coolant MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant ...

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 ..........................53 AdvanceTrac ..............................137 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................112–113, 116 and child safety seats ............114description ......................113, 116disposal ....................................118drive...

Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................229 Vehicle loading ..........................145 Ventilating your vehicle ...........135 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 Washer fluid ..............................193 Water, Driving through .............145 Window...