Ford 2004 Focus 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...

Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable ofcollecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. Therecorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.The modules may record information about both the vehicle and theoccupant...

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 2.3L 14 PZEV 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 y...

Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure thebulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have therespective system inspected immediately. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when theignition is first turned to the ONposition to ch...

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

Overdrive off (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrivefunction of the transaxle has beenturned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have thetransmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. Upshift (if equipped): To maximize fuel economy, this ...

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

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

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

9006 AM/FM SOUND SYSTEM WITH 6–DISC IN DASH CHANGER(IF EQUIPPED) 1. CD Door: Insert the disc with the playing side down and printedside up. 2. Load: Press to load a CD. WAIT will appear in the display thenchange to INSERT. Insert the CD.LOAD and a disc icon will flash in the display. Repeat this ste...

CD eject during playback: Press the eject control during CD playback to eject the CD. Press again to cancel the eject process. To eject anotherdisc, press the preset control that corresponds to the desired disc thenpress EJ. EJECT CD will appear in the display. REMOVE will appear asthe disc is held ...

11. Scan: Press SCAN to move up the radio frequency band. SCANautomatically finds a station, plays itfor five seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again to stop. CD: Press SCAN to sample CD selections for eight seconds. Press again to stop. DSP: Press once to enter occupancy mode and use t...

Traffic Announcements: When activated, the audio unit will automatically switch from the current playing media to a trafficannouncement when received. When the announcement is over, thesystem will return to the current playing media. Select AUDIO and pressENTER. Select TRAF ANNOU and press ENTER. Tu...

15. Seek: In radio mode, press to locate radio stations up or down thefrequency band. To store a station , press and hold the soft key (next to the desiredfrequency) until you hear a beep.This indicates the station has been stored. To select a station, press thesoft key next to the desired frequency...

MP3 INFORMATION • When the system is playing anMP3 disc, the directory name,track name and artist name areshown in the display. The directorynumber also appears in the lefthand corner of the display. • A maximum of 20 directories is recommended as additional directorieswill increase the access time....

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the holeand turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity orcold to reach a moderate temperature before playing. • Clean the cassette player head with a ...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in thecabin. See the following for a briefdescription on each control. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floorvents. : Distri...

To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up thevehicle cabin: 1. Select . 2. Set the temperature control to full heat. 3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel...

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice andfog. • A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear windowdef...

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

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

VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT Your vehicle is fitted with either VOR (conventional halogen) or VOL (High Intensity Discharge - HID) headlamps. The adjustment proceduredepends on the type of headlamps that are equipped on your vehicle. VOR is marked on the bottom inboard corner of the lens. VOL is marked o...

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

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

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

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

HORN Press the steering wheel pad. Thehorn can be operated when theignition is off. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (IF EQUIPPED) Power point outlets are designedfor accessory use only. Do nothang any type of accessories oraccessory bracket from the theirplugs. Improper use of thepower point outlet can caused...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) When closing the power windows, you should verify they are freeof obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open thewindow. Press and hold the top partof the roc...

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

Turning off speed control Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased. MOON ROOF (SUNROOF) (IF EQUIPPED) You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up toventilate the vehicle. To o...

Relearning function: In case the moon roof does not close properly anymore, follow this relearning procedure. • Tilt the moon roof into the vent position as far as possible. Release theswitch. • Press and hold the same switch again for 30 seconds until you see themoon roof move. • Release the switch...

Wagon Pull out the roller cover and securethe retaining points. The cover canbe removed completely by pressinginward on both ends of the support. To reduce the risk of injury,the luggage cover must be properly attached to the mountingclips. Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover. They mayo...

Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. Doing so could cause seriousdamage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing carbonmonoxide to enter the vehicle. Make sure that the liftgate door is closed to prevent exhaustfumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent pa...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. POWER DOOR LOCKS The power door lock controls arelocated on the driver and frontpasse...

To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power doorunlock control You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you mustwait 30 seconds. 1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position. 2. Press the power doo...

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartmentrelease handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults inthe event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the opera...

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received, including interfe...

Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithiumbattery CR2032 or equivalent. 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...

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. To reprogram the remote entrytransmitters: 1. Close all doors and fasten the driver’s seat belt to ensure conflictingchimes do not sound during the...

To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedurefrom Step 1 for each additional key. PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of anunauthorized entry to your vehicle. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem wit...

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...

Adjusting the front manual seat Pull the lever located under thefront edge of the seat to move theseat forward or backward. Turn the control to adjust thelumbar support (if equipped). Turn the handle to adjust the heightof the seat. Lift the control to adjust the angleof the seatback. 2004 Focus (fo...

Heated seats (if equipped) The heated seats switch is located on the center console. To operate the heated seats: • Push control to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The maximum temperature is reached after five or six minutes. The indicator light on the switch is illuminated when activated. The...

On three door models, front safetybelts should be pulled backwards toallow easier entry to or exit fromthe rear seats. Do not place objects behind the seat which could prevent theengagement of the seat lock. REAR SEATS Folding rear seat cushion forward Lift the seat cushion and pull itforward. When ...

Folding the rear seat back forward Coupe and wagon Remove the head restraints (ifequipped) of the rear seats andstow them on the floor behind thefront seats. Push the unlocking control on therear seatback and fold the rearseatback forward. Sedan Remove the head restraints (ifequipped) of the rear se...

Folding the seat cushion and seatback forward Pull the loop between the respectiveseat cushion and seatback, and foldthe seat cushion on that sideforward. Remove the head restraint(s) (ifequipped) of the rear seat, and foldthe seatback forward. Stow the head restraint(s) in theplastic retainers prov...

Safety belt precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passe...

The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seatsafety belts have two types of locking modes. Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing freeshoulder belt length adjustm...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recom...

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 likely toDIE. Safety ...

BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure 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 repea...

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

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certainupper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is the...

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...

The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion ...

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

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...

Accident statistics indicate that children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seats. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended inyour vehicle. Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has beenclosed up in sunny weather, they could burn a small child. Chec...

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended inyour vehicle. 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 sma...

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...

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

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 ...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transaxle gearshift leverand allows key removal. 2. OFF, shuts the engine and allelectrical accessories off withoutlocking the steering wheel.The audiosystem will still function. 3. ON, all electrical circuitsoperational....

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). 2. Turn the key t...

Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoidits dangerous effects. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important ventilating information If ...

effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainfull steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces.However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instr...

TRACTION CONTROL 姟 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Traction Control 娂 system. This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle,especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roadsand gravel roads. The system will allow your vehicle to...

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. If necessary, try turning the Traction Control 娂 system off....

Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Recommended upshifts (for best fuel economy) when accelerating 5-speed manual transaxle Shift from: 1 - 2 14 mph (23 km/h) 2 - 3 25 mph (40 km/h) 3 - 4 36 mph (58 km/h) 4 - 5 45 mph (72 km/h) Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the driver’s door or door pillar. The total load on eachaxle must never exceed its GAWR. Exceeding th...

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

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

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

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle custo...

This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, behind the kickpanel access cover. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset theswitch by pushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition ON. 5. Wait a few seconds...

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 ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 61 7.5A PATS modules, Instrument cluster 62 7.5A License plate lamp 63 20A Power locks (GEM) Fuse 63 is located on the back of the fuse panel. See your dealer or acertified technician for service of this fuse. Power dis...

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

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Adissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that isdiffer...

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

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

Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so maydamage the catalytic converter. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the tr...

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 ...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

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 some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action un...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMot...

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

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

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

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefrom your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all partsthat require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engin...

• 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 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 (IF EQUIPPED) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating o...

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

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L I4 SPI 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir 5. Power distribution box 6. Air filter assembly 7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8. Battery 9. Automatic transaxle fluid...

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

5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil indicator (dipstick). • 2.0L SPI/2.3L I4engine • 2.0L Zetec engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks (2.0L SPI/2.3 engine) or between ADD and FULL (2.0L Zetec...

• 2.0L Zetec • 2.3L I4 • If the oil level is below the MIN/ADD mark, add enough oil to raise thelevel within the MIN-MAX/ADD-FULL range. • Oil levels above the MAX/FULL mark may cause engine damage. Someoil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ens...

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwisetightly until clicks are heard, or unt...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich 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 ...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...

• Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7–B(CA and OR only), meeting Ford SpecificationWSS-M97B51–A1. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant fromyellow to...

2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release. 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure ...

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

How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • The engine coolant temperaturegauge will move to the red (hot)area. • The “Multi-function warning light:automatic transaxle/coolingsystem” will illuminate (2.0LZetec engine only). • The “Check Engine” indicator light will illuminate. If...

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

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

Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseaffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times afterrefueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine...

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

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the fluid. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service maintenance schedules. 1. Start the engine and let it rununtil it reaches normal operatingschedules. 2. Turn the steering wheel left andright several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check...

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

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

6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in yourowner’s guide. If not, contact a local tire dealer. Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. 7. H: Indi...

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...

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 vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimil...

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 always the possibility that youmay eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to theclosest safe area out of traffic. This may further dam...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluid andclutch fluid MotorcraftHighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to line onreservoir Engine coolant 1 MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) 2.0L SPI engine 5.75L (6.1 quarts) 2.0L Zetec Eengine 5.75L...

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicledimensions Sedan mm (in) Coupe mm (in) Wagon mm (in) (1) Overall length 4440 (174.8 4269 (168.1) 4523 (178.1) (2) Overall width 1988 (78.3) 1988 (78.3) 1988 (78.3) (3) Overall height 1474 (58.0) 1474 (58.0) 1493 (58.8) 1 (4) Wheelbase 2615 (103) 2615 (103) 2615 (103) (5) Tr...

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

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

Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certificationlabel which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells youwhich transmission or transaxle each code represents. Truck application: Code Transmission Description Manual transm...

Code Transmission Description Electric H One speed electric D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E) R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S) Passenger car application: Code Transmission/Transaxle Description Front wheel drive manual transaxle R 5–speed overdrive (MTX75) W 5–speed overdrive (M5) Front whe...

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...

A Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ....................................90, 94 and child safety seats ..............92description ..........................90, 94disposal ......................................96driver air bag ......................92, 95indicator light ..............................