Ford 2003 Windstar v.3- User Manual

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

SPECIAL NOTICES 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. AM/FM 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Entertainmen...

4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 5. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 6. Tone: Press TONE until the desired level — Bass, Treble, Fadeappears...

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...

12. Shuffle (CD): Press to play tracks in random order. 13. Compression (CD): Press to bring soft and loud passagestogether for a more consistentlistening level. 14. Dolby 威 noise reduction: Works in tape mode only. Reducestape noise and hiss; press toactivate/deactivate. The Dolby 威 noise reduction...

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the treble output. 20. Tune: Works in radio mode only. Press TUNE / to change frequency down/up. 21. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, selection or track. 22. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. PR...

1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, or track of currentdisc. 2. Rewind: Press for a slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind. Fast forward: Press for a slow advance, press and hold for a fastadvance. 3. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, press to adjust the soft and...

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL / to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to access clock mode, RDS on/off,Traffic, Program type, Show typeand Compression modes. Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station ...

RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors th...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one ...

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. • ...

6. Front temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the front of the passenger compartment. 7. Rear passenger compartment: Turns on the auxilary climate control system, adjust rear blower speed and in “REAR CTL” setting allowscontrol to the rear occupants. When the front contr...

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...

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. Rear dome lamp The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened (and switch isin middle position). • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is held up unt...

Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open thehood. 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 t...

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...

• Remove the storage clip from theaftermarket transmitter. • Place Velcro hook onto side ofaftermarket transmitter oppositeof actuator control. • Place the transmitter into storagecompartment, control down. • Place the provided heightadaptors onto the back of theGARAGE control as needed. • Press the...

Manual door operation when vehicle is stopped or parked on adownhill grade In some cases it may be necessaryto have someone hold the doorwhile rear seat passengers areentering or exiting the vehicle. Thehold open mechanism will restrainthe door open when the vehicle isparked on moderate downhillgrad...

6. Repeat steps 3–5 for opposite door. If the door does not rest in the fully open position, repeat Steps 1–4again. If the door still does not operate correctly: 7. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. 8. Remove the PSD fuse (fuse #6) from the passenger fuse panel andleave it out for thirty (30) seconds...

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...

MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has anauto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change fromthe normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reachthe mirror. When the mir...

Signal mirrors (if equipped) When the turn signal is activated,the appropriate mirror will show ablinking yellow arrow. When thepark lamps are on, the blinkingarrow will be dimmer. The arrow provides an additionalwarning to other drivers that yourvehicle is about to turn. When the sliding door is op...

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph)or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speedcontrol does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac 娂 system, the speed control will autom...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. • Turn OFF the ignition. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equippe...

Do not use the HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required byU.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door openermodel manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannotdetect an object, signaling t...

Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, yourhand-held transmitter mayautomatically stop transmitting —not allowing enough time forHomeLink 威 to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter. After completing steps 1 and 2outlined in the “Programming” section, replace step 3 w...

Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons until the red indicator light begins toflash-after 20 seconds. Releaseboth buttons. Do not hold forlonger that 30 seconds. HomeLink 威 is now in the t...

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...

TRIP ELAPSED DRIVE TIME Select this function from the INFO menu to display your trip elapseddrive time and will display and accumulate when the key is in the RUNposition. 1. Press the INFO control until the message center display shows theTRIP ELAPSED TIME XXXX. 2. Hold the RESET control down for tw...

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 than22 kg (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. 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Gui...

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. 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) 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...

Safety belts with locking cinch tongue The locking cinch tongue will slide up and down the belt webbing whenthe belt is in the stowed position or while putting seat belts on. Whenthe locking cinch tongue of the lap/shoulder combination seat belt islatched into the buckle, the cinch tongue will allow...

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 theoutside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2)Never swing the safety belt around your n...

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt andincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Lap belts Adjusting the 3rd row center lap belt The lap belt d...

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

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety ...

• Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. 3. Buckle, then unbuckle, the safety belt three times, ending with thesafety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during BeltMinderwarning activation. 4. Turn on the headlamp control, then turn it off. 5....

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleass...

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

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collisiondoe...

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision. The SRS ...

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...

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...

Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine stillfails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try again; this willallow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine isflooded...

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Thissystem helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops bykeeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor andbrake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking;...

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...

Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) freefrom snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean thesensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it willaffect the accuracy of the RSS. If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leavingit misaligned...

2. Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle withoutcargo. To obtain correct weights, try taking your vehicle to a shippingcompany or an inspection station for trucks. 3. Subtract your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on thefollowing charts. This is the maximum trailer wei...

• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for theproper installation and adjustment specifications. Engine Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Trailer weight range (0 - maximum) - kg (lbs.) Van/Wagon 3.8L without Trailer Tow package 3175 (7000) 0-907 (0-2000) Wagon 3.8L with Trailer Tow Pack...

Do not splice or modify the vehicle electrical wiring or lamps fortrailer towing. Your vehicle uses an advanced electronic module with ground sideswitching to control and monitor your vehicle lamps. Splicing into thewiring or attaching wiring to the vehicle bulbs will DISABLE the rearvehicle lamps f...

• After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check yourhitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hotweather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park). • Vehicles with trailers should not...

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 row reading lamps, 3rd rowreading lamps, Cargo lamp, Domelamp, Map lamp, Visor/Vanitylamps, Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) keypad, Turn signalmirrors 2 2...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 10 15A Heated backlite relay (coil),Speed control module, Anti-lockBrake System (ABS) module orIVD Module, Heated seat switch(if equipped), Heated seat module(if equipped), Cluster, Front tempblend door actuator, Brake ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 19 10A Starter interrupt relay (coil) 20 — Not used 21 — Not used 22 10A Heated Mirrors 23 20A Body power point, Auxiliaryblower relay #1 and #2 coils 24 — Not used 25 10A Radio (Anti-theft) 26 10A Air bag module, Passe...

The cover for the power distribution box can be removed by releasingthe tab on the back left corner of the cover, then pulling the cover up. The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 30A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)relay...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 121 20A** Ignition switch, Rear defrost relaycoil 122 40A** Right-hand power seat motors,Right-hand power lumbar motor 201 — Not used 202 — Front wiper ON/OFF relay 203 — Rear wiper relay 204 — A/C clutch relay 205 — Horn relay 2...

The use of tire sealants is not recommended and maycompromise the integrity of your tires. The use of tire sealants may also affect your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). Temporary spare tire information Your vehicle may have a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tirefor your vehi...

Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the followinglocations: Item Location Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward ofthe rear bumper Jack, wheel nut wrench, Behind the access panel locatedon the right rear quarter panelinterior trim Jack han...

2. Check seating position of tire for looseness against the underbodysupports and retighten if necessary. Ensure the position of the tire is not too far forward to avoidcontact with the axle. Tire change procedure When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxlealone will not prevent th...

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 (+) jumper 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 (+)termi...

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 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 ...

Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall requested information is received by the Board. Since the Boardgenerally meets once a month, it may take longer for the Board toconsider some cases. After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter and aform on...

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of theparties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolvedisputes. CAMVAP decisions are fas...

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...

• 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...

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...

Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe seat-mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag in acollision. LEATHER SEATS Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over theleather...

Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (not available in Canada)(E8AZ-19523–AA) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37–A) Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38–A) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) Ford Premium Car Wash Concentrate (F2SZ-19523–WC) Mot...

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 according to the appropriate schedule listed inthe 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 design specif...

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...

Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. Whenthe battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine mustrelearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability andperformance. To...

ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at themileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. The coolantconcentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,which equates to a freeze point of -36° C (-34°...

• A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in caseof emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, thecooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture ofengine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone(without engine coolant)...

After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration, referto Checking Engine Coolant section. If the concentration is not 50/50 (protection to –34° F/–36° C), drain some coolant and adjust theconcentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50coolant concentration...

If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentrationabove 40%. • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may...

Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling anungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including thecargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container whilefill...

Many of the world’s automakers issued the World-wide Fuel Charter thatrecommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performanceand emission control system protection for your vehicle. Gasolines thatmeet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when available. Askyour fuel supplier about g...

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

Calculation 1: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Calculation 2: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuelec...

Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow there...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicableexhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic converter andother emission control components continue to work prope...

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...

• System was not reset after tire rotation, air pressure adjustment, a tirechange, wheel alignment or tire balancing. • System was not reset after the ABS warning lamp illuminates. The low tire warning feature can be turned off by your dealer. Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressu...

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. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make su...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss ofvehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components. Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Engine coolant 2 MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) Without rearheater 14.0L (14.8quarts) With rear heater 15.0L (15.9 quarts) Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF All Fill to line onreservoir Fuel tank N/A All 98.4L (26.0gallons) Auto...

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 GoldEngine Coo...

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, 116 and child safety seats ............114description ......................112, 116disposal ....................................118d...

W Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 Washer fluid ..............................194 Water, Driving through .............145 Windows power .........................................53 rear wiper/washer .....................45 Windshield washer fluid andwipers ..........................................