Ford 2004 Crown Victoria 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 6.0LPower 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 Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lig...

misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drivein a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) andhave your vehicle serviced immediately. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, in...

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected, have the systemserviced immediately. Normalbraking is still functional unless the brake warning light also isilluminated. Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignitio...

• Optional instrument cluster Illuminates when the air suspensionis turned OFF, the load limit isexceeded or the air suspensionsystem requires servicing. Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level inthe fuel tank is at or near empty(refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more informati...

Door ajar: Illuminates when one of the doors is not completely shut andthe ignition is turned to ON. Withthe ignition ON, this light will flashsix times (if a door is open). Withthe ignition in RUN position, a tonewill sound for one second (if a dooris open). Low washer fluid: Momentarily illuminate...

GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. • Standard instrument cluster MPH km/h 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guid...

• Optional instrument cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge: • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Indicates engine coolanttemperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, theengine is over...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Eject: Press to eject a tape. 2. Eject: Press to eject a CD. 3. Bass: Allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bassoutput. Press BASS then press SELto decrease or increase the bass levels. Treble: Allows you to increase or decreas...

which are RDS- equipped. Press RDS then SEL to select from: Traffic — Allows you to receive traffic announcements and control theirvolume level. Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets. Show — Allows you to view the frequency and program type of thechosen radio station. The Federal...

AM/FM STEREO (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Seek: Press / to find the next strong station down/up thefrequency band. 2. Tune: Press / to manually change 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/FM; tune t...

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...

3. Turn the magazine (A) over. 4. Using the disc holder releaseknob (C), pull the disc holder (B)out of the magazine. Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as the disc holder may comecompletely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holderback into the magazine while pressing on t...

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

CD/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 ...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the...

1. Select NORM A/C. 2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort. 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 pl...

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base ofthe windshield. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select NORM A/C. 2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to HI 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward...

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 The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control....

Domelamp Control The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate thedomelamp. • In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aim...

MAP/COURTESY LAMPS Without a moon roof With a moon roof To turn on the map lamps, press themap lamp control. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbsmust be marked with an ...

2. Remove the radiator cover by turning the three knobs to the unlockposition. 3. Loosen the parking lamp retainer, on the outside of the lamp, unscrewand pull the lamp assembly forward. 4. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward. 5. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise...

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then remove twoscrews from the lamp assembly. 2. Carefully lift the lamp assemblyup for access to the bulbs. 3. Carefully pull the bulb socket outof the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of thesocket and ...

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...

1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition. 2. Press and hold the tab on theblade and slide the blade off thewiper arm pin. 3. To attach the new wiper blade,press and hold the tab on the bladeand slide the blade on to the wiperarm pin. Then release the tab. 4. Re...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Some of the features in the overhead consoleinclude a compass and HomeLink 威 . To program the Homelink 威 , refer to Homelink 威 Wireless Control System it this...

Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an openarea free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines: 1. Press and hold the MODE controluntil CAL appears in the display(approximately eight seconds) andrelease. 2. Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles untilCA...

6. DID NOT TRAIN will be displayedif the channel did not properly train. 7. Release the channel X button.Training is complete. Note: Additional training may be required for rolling code equippeddevices. Refer to the Rolling code programming in this section. Rolling code programming To train a garage...

HomeLink 姞 default code mode HomeLink 威 uses default codes for testing and for optional home lighting accessories. To load the default codes: 1. Simultaneously press and holdbuttons 1 and 3. CLEARINGCHANNELS is displayed. 2. After 20 seconds CHANNELSCLEARED is displayed. Continue tohold the buttons....

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 ...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press the leftside of the control. Press the rightside to restore the window controls. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select to adjust...

Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with aninside rear view mirror with anauto-dimming function. Theelectronic day/night mirror willchange ...

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on thepedals while the vehicle is moving. 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 k...

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features • Press MODE to select AM, FM1,FM2, TAPE or CD (if equipped). In Radio mode: • Press NEXT to select a presetstation from memory. In Tape mode: • Press NEXT to listen to the nextselection on the tape. In CD mode: • Press NEXT to listen to t...

• To close from the vent position, press and hold the control rearward. Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyhurt themselves. HOMELINK 姞 WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System, located on the overhead console, provides a convenient way ...

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

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

Select Each press of the SELECT controlwill select a different function. • Press the right side of the controlto advance the function to theright. • Press the left side of the controlto advance the function to theleft. To reset any function: 1. Push either the right or left side of the SELECT contro...

TRIP A and TRIP B These two functions allow you tosee how far you have traveled sinceyou last reset. Trip A and Trip B arecompletely independent and mustbe reset individually. To reset either trip feature to zero,press the RESET control while theappropriate trip distance feature(TRIP A or TRIP B) is...

drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when appropriately used, particularly in emergencysituations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communicationsequipment to avoid negating these ben...

KEYS The vehicle is equipped with a master (black) key and valet (gray) keylock system. The master key will access doors, trunk, glove box, ignitionand remote trunk release. The valet key will access doors and ignitiononly. Before using this key, lock the trunk remote control to disable the Trunk re...

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

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate. Press the control a second timewithin five seconds to unlock alldoors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. The horn will chirp and theparklamps/taillamps will flash toconfirm the...

To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVERAND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THEFRONT HOUSING OF THEREMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circu...

7. With the ignition still in the ON position, press the unlock controlonce. After a five to ten second delay, the door will lock/unlock toconfirm successful programming. 8. After having waited the necessary time for the programming toconfirm, turn the ignition to OFF. Once disabled, the autolock fe...

4. Press 1 • 2 to store the first personal code. 5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm programming of the newcode. To store a second personal code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds press 1 • 2 on the keypad to enter the programming mode. 3. Enter a second personal 5-digi...

Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entrysystem To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personalcode (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of prior digit). The interiorlamps will illuminate. • To unlock all doors, enter the factory-set code or personal...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 3(OFF) or 2 (LOCK) position. Theindicator on the instrument panelwill flash every two seconds whenthe vehicle is armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the ...

If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following: • Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or • Have your vehicle towed to a dealership or a locksmith. The key codeswill need to be erased from your vehicle and new key codes will needto be re-coded. Replacing coded keys can be very...

4. Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and remove the second coded key from the ignition. 5. Within twenty seconds of removing the second coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key) into the ignition and turn the ignitionfrom 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at leas...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle’s seats are equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limithead motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your headrestraints, lift the head restraint so that it is l...

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

The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While theignition is in the run position, activating the high or low heated seatswitch enables heating mode. When activated, they will turn offautomatically when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The indicator light will illuminate...

Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrumentcluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Referto the Warning light section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety...

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats andsafety belts. Be sure everyone i...

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. Energy management feature • This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy managementfeature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reducethe risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. • This s...

When to use the automatic locking mode • Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front outboard or any rear seating position. Children 12 years old and under shouldbe properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for ...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety beltassemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision to verify that the ⬙ automatic locking retractor ⬙ feature for child seats is still working prop...

The lap belt does not adjustautomatically. Insert the tongue intothe correct buckle (the buckleclosest to the direction the tongue iscoming from). To lengthen the belt,turn the tongue at a right angle tothe belt and pull across your lapuntil it reaches the buckle. Totighten the belt, pull the loose ...

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 ...

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOTSTART THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2minutes) • Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. 3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three ...

Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder beltacross the torso. 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. Replace if necessary. All saf...

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. The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection toan occupant in the center front seating position. Modifying or adding equipment to the front...

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

The SRS consists of the following items: • Driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators andair bags) • Driver and passenger side air bags • One or more impact and safing sensors • A readiness light and tone • A diagnostic module • The electrical wiring which connects the compone...

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the side air bag hasdeployed, the air bag will not function again. The sideair bag system (including theseat) must be inspected andserviced by a qualifiedtechnician in accordance withthe vehicle service m...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by...

Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder beltwill provide some protection, these children are still too small forlap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk of se...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seatmay place...

• LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to22 kg (48 pounds) in a child restraint. Top tether anchors can be usedfor children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in a child restraint, and toprovide upper torso restraint for children up to 36 kg (80 pounds)using an upper torso harness and a b...

8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To checkthis, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to sideand forward. There should ...

2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap underthe head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise routethe tether strap over the top of the seatback. 3. Locate the correct anchor for the...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks steering wheel(police vehicles only), the automatictransmission gearshift lever andallows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allacce...

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 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). 2. Turn the key t...

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heaterwith ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoidits dangerous effects. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehic...

The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stopyour vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only therear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and thehandling of your vehi...

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to losecontrol of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of an Traction Control 娂 event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceededtheir ability to grip the road; this ma...

It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in thepower steering fluid reservoir: • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level(below the MIN mark on the reservoir). • Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, checkfor low po...

This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level byautomatically adding air or releasing air from the springs.If you exceed the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate. The air suspension shut-off switch islocated on the left side of the trunk.If this switch is in the OFF p...

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelampsare working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the ...

• Optional instrument cluster Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D...

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out byshifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in asteady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal opera...

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

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

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

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

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated on the left side of the trunkbehind the left rear tail light and thetrunk liner. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, r...

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

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 15A Audio, CD changer 2 5A Audio (optional) 3 7.5A Mirrors 4 10A Air bags 5 25A Package tray lamps and rearflasher lamps (Police vehicleoptions) 6 15A Instrument cluster warning lampsmo...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 8 25A Powertrain Control Module (PCM)power relay, Coil-on plugs, Radionoise capacitor, Passive Anti-TheftSystem (PATS) 9 5A Transmission range sensor 10 10A Rear window defrost, Heatedmirrors 11 5A Traction control indi...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 21 15A LCM for park lamps and interiorillumination, Autolamp/Sunloadsensor 22 20A Speed control servo,Multi-function switch for hazardlamps, Brake on/off switch, Feedfor IP fuse 19 23 15A EATC module, Instrument cluster...

• Use more than one T-type/mini spare tire at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Try to repair the T-type/mini spare tire Use of a T-type/mini spare tire at any one wheel location can lead toimpairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise •...

• Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel Driving Capability (if applicable) • Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional cautionshould be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a...

• Position the jack according to thefollowing guides and turn the jackhandle clockwise until the wheelis completely off the ground. To lessen risk of personalinjury, do not put any part of your body under the vehiclewhile changing a tire. Do not startthe engine when your vehicle ison the jack. The j...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmissionmay have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal andwill not affect function or durability of the transmission. Ov...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second ...

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

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handling your vehicle linewill provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingdealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Pl...

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

Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartialdecision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall ...

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...

• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. • Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orwindshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when theyappear worn or do not function properly. Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean t...

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’ssafety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. 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 ...

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

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS 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...

Working with the engine off 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels. Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and ...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Battery 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Automatic transmission...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic c...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added...

• If required, add engine oil to theengine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must beremoved from the engine by aqualified service technician. 7. Put the indicator ...

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

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

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

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

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

coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflowsystem, follow these steps to add engine coolant. To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid ...

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recyclingand disposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in this section....

What you should know about fail-safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle loadand terrain. How fail-safe cooling work...

• The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature: • If your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges, the gauge bars willflash and a tone will sound every five seconds for one minute. • The engine will completely shut down, causing steering and ...

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

Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium”unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems tobecome more pronounced...

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

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

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

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

condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, aminimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below: • First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway. • Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic withat le...

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels below the “MAX” linethat do not trigger the brake systemwarning lamp are within the normaloperating range, there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels are ...

High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transmission failure.An overfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/orpossible damage. High fluid levels can be caused byan overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels B...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent than this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

• Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. ...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation than those of “P” typetires; these differences aredescribed below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association(T&RA), that is intended for serviceon li...

Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheelmisalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tirerotation. Note: Your ...

Tire explosions can cause death, personal injury or propertydamage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, directly ahead or behind the spinning tire. Never spin the tires in excess of the 55 km/h (35 mph) pointindicated on the speedometer. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there’s alway...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity Engine oil (includesfilter change) 6 Motorcraft SAE 5W-20Premium SyntheticBlend Motor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20Super Premium MotorOil (Canada) 5.7L (6.0 quarts) Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformance DOT 3Motor Vehicle BrakeFluid 1 Fill to line on r...

3 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amountof transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication onthe dipstick’s normal operating range. Police or Handling Package refillcapacity-1...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP(US)CXO-5W20–LSP12(Canada) WSS-M2C153-Hwith APICertificationMark Hinges, latches,striker plates,fuel filler doorhinge ...

2 Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear axles. 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstickhand...

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

Truck application: Code Transmission Description Manual transmission M Manual 5–speed (AKK)) C Manual 5–speed overdrive (Close ratio) W Manual 5–speed overdrive (Dana ZF) G Manual 6–speed ZF Automatic transmission Y Automatic 4–speed overdrive (CD4E) U Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R70W) T Automatic...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to co...

safety practices .......................225sidewall information ...............215snow tires and chains ............226spare tire .........................156–157terminology .............................215tire grades ...............................214treadwear ........................214, 224 Towin...