Ford 2004 Mustang v.2- User Manual

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in.Try not to drive continuously at the same speed forthe first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of new vehicleoperation. Vary your speed to allow parts to adjustthemselves to other parts. Do not add friction modifier compounds or specialb...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted withsophisticated electronic controls. 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 inpersonal injury....

Notice to owners of Cobra vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the SVT Cobra Owner’s Guide supplement. This book contains important operation and maintenanceinformation. MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLESPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region, your vehicle maybe equi...

These are some of the symbols you may see on yourvehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child SeatInstallation Warning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock BrakeSystem Brake Fluid -Non-...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Mach 1 instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehiclecondition that may become serious enough to causeexpensive repairs. A warning light may illuminatewhen a problem exists with one of your vehicle...

Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when theignition is first turned to the ON position to checkthe bulb. Solid illumination after the engine isstarted indicates the On Board Diagnostics System(OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OB...

brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brakesystem should be inspected immediately by yourservicing dealership. Driving a vehicle with the brake systemwarning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It willtake you longer to stop the vehicle. Have theve...

Overdrive off: Illuminates when theoverdrive function ofthe transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon,or damage may occur. Traction Control 娂 active: Illuminates when the TractionControl 娂...

GAUGES Base instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Mach 1 instrument cluster gauges Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. • Base instrument cluster P ! BRAKE L C E F H L H 10 20 30 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 4 5 6 7 3 2 1 H THEFT R...

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO 1. Balance: Press / to shift sound to the left/rightspeakers. 2. Fade: Press / to shift sound to thefront/rear speakers. 3. SCN (Scan): Press to hear a brief samplingof all listenable stationsor CD tracks. Press again to stop. 4. CLK: To set the hour, press and holdCLK...

6. COMP (Compression): In CD mode, press to bringlouder and softer levels into more comfortablelistening level. The compression icon (c) will appearin the display. 7. Shuffle: Press to listen to the tracks onthe CD in randomorder. Press again to turn off. 8. Memory presets: To set a station: Selectf...

10. CD (Rewind): Press and hold untilthe desired selectionpoint is reached. This function is not enabled in MP3mode. 11. MP3 directory: Allows you to listen tosongs in MP3 flat filemode and MP3 directory mode. • Insert a MP3 disc to engage in the flat file mode.The MP3 icon will be displayed. • Whil...

17. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF;turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 18. CD: Press CD to play a CD or MP3 disc.When the MP3 disc isloaded, CD and LOAD will appear on the display.The display will briefly show the total number oftracks on the disc as TXXX (XXX=number oftracks). 19. AM/FM:...

Your MACH 威 MP3 player is also equipped with an anti-shock buffer for MP3 discs. MP3 FILE DIRECTORY STRUCTURE The MACH 威 MP3 music system recognizes MP3 disc file and directory (folder) structure as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 discplayback: MP3 flat file mode (default) and MP3di...

MACH 姞 460 SATELLITE READY SOUND SYSTEM RADIO — CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE(IF EQUIPPED) MACH 姞 1000 SATELLITE READY SOUND SYSTEM RADIO — CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE(IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with the MACH 1000 威 audio system. This system is equipped with a rack of amplifiers and subwoofers in t...

9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to accessclock mode, RDSon/off, Traffic, Program type, Show type andCompression modes. Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find astation broadcasting a traffic report (if it isbroadcasting RDS data). Traffic informati...

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually setpreset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press andmomentarily hold AM/FM. AUTOSET will flash onthe display. When the six strongest stations arefilled, the station stored in preset 1 will beginplaying. If t...

recommended that homemade CDs be identifiedwith permanent felt tip marker rather thanadhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damageCDs. Please contact your dealer for furtherinformation. 16. Scan: Press to move up the radiofrequency band. SCANautomatically finds a station, plays it for five secondssecon...

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can effect radioreception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from anFM station, the weaker the signal and the weakerthe reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, powerlines, electric fences, traffic lights andthunderstorms ...

CD units are designed to play commerciallypressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discsonly. Due to technical incompatibility, certainrecordable and re-recordable compact discsmay not function correctly when used in FordCD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with ascratch protection film attached, and ...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSYSTEM 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of aircirculated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for...

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leavethe air flow selector in MAX A/C or OFF when thevehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to“breathe” using the outside air inlet vents. • Do not put objects under the front seats that willinterfere with the air flow to the back seats. • Remove any sno...

HEADLAMP CONTROL • The first positionturns on the parking,tail, license plate andside marker lamps. • The outer positionturns on theheadlamps. Foglamp control (if equipped) The foglamps can beturned on when theignition is in the ONposition and theheadlamp control is ineither of the followingposition...

Always remember to turn on yourheadlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)System does not activate your tail lamps andgenerally may not provide adequate lighting duringthese conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in acollisi...

If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignmentof your headlamps should be checked by a qualifiedservice technician. Headlamp vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screendirectly in front of it. • (1) Eight feet...

5. Locate the verticaladjuster on eachheadlamp, then use a 6mm allen wrench orscrewdriver to adjustthe headlamp up ordown. 6. HORIZONTAL AIMIS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND ISNON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down toactivate the left turnsignal....

Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below.Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe toassure lamp performance, light brightness andpattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will notdamage the lamp assembly or ...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of thecontrol away from youto increase the intervalspeed of the wipers;rotate towards you todecrease the interval speed of the wipers. • Top two positions are for LO and HI speedconstant wipe. Windshield washer: Push the end of thestalk: • briefl...

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust the steeringwheel: 1. Pull and hold thesteering wheel releasecontrol toward you. 2. Move the steeringwheel up or down untilyou find the desiredlocation. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. Thiswill lock the steering wheel in position. Never adju...

Window lock The window lockfeature allows only thedriver to operate thepower windows. To lock out all thewindow controls exceptfor the driver’s press the control. Press the controlagain to restore the window controls. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS(IF EQUIPPED) To adjust your mirrors: 1. Move the mirrorsel...

Setting speed control The controls for usingyour speed control arelocated on the steeringwheel for yourconvenience. 1. Press the ON controland release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SETACCEL control andrelease it. 4. Take your foot offthe accelerator pedal. Note: • Vehicle spee...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (ifequipped). This will not erase your vehicle’spreviously set speed. • Press the speedcontrol OFF control. Note: When you turn off the speed control orthe ignition, your speedco...

A driver’s first responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehicle. The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoiddistractions and pay attention to the road. Waituntil it is safe to operate Mobile CommunicationsEquipment. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT(IF EQUIPPED) Position the fl...

To lower the convertible top: 1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage theparking brake and lower all windows. Key must be inthe ON position. 2. Check the convertible top stowage compartmentbehind the rear seat to be sure it is empty and readyto receive the top. 3. Unclamp the top from the windsh...

Raising the convertible top The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is engaged. Do not raise the top whilethe vehicle is moving because the top may beseverely damaged. To raise the convertible top: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage theparking brake. Key must be in...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case ofloss, replacement keys are available from yourdealer. You should always carry a second key with you in asafe place in case you require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock 娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS...

On hot days, the temperature in the trunkor vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these hightemperatures for even a short time can causedeath or serious heat-related injuries, includingbrain damage. Small children are particularly atrisk. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This d...

position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm totimeout in 3 minutes. Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1 (ACCESSORY), 2 (LOCK) or 3(OFF) position. Opening the trunk Press once to open the trunk. • Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched beforedriving your vehic...

Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additionalcoded keys may be purchased from your dealer. Thedealer can program your spare keys to your vehicleor you can program the keys yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock 娂 passive ...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armedimmediately afterswitching the ignitionto the 3 (OFF)position. The THEFT indicator will flash every twoseconds when thevehicle is armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The THEFT indicator ...

Programming spare keys You can program your own coded keys to yourvehicle. Please read and understand the entireprocedure before you begin. Tips: • A maximum of eight keys can be coded to yourvehicle. • Only use Securilock 娂 keys. • You must have two previously programmed codedkeys (keys that alread...

5. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the4 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON)position for at least one second but not more than10 seconds. 6. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, andremove the second key from the ignition. 7. Within twenty seconds of removing the previo...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause anoccupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in theevent of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacksto reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints Head r...

REAR SEATS Use the seatbackrelease to fold the backof the front seatforward for rear seatpassenger entry or exit.This release handle islocated on the loweroutboard back of theseat. The seatbacklocks automatically when returned to the normalposition.The rotating boot on the front seat belt is designe...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatbackupright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make surechildren sit in the back seat where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher l...

Each seating position in your vehicle has aspecific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designedto be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt onthe outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulderbelt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety beltaround your nec...

2. To unfasten, pushthe release button andremove the tonguefrom the buckle. Energy Management Feature • This vehicle has a safety belt system with anenergy management feature at the front seatingpositions to help further reduce the risk of injuryin the event of a head-on collision. • This safety bel...

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in thevehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. Thefront passenger and rear seat outboard safety beltshave two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows freeshoulder belt length a...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protectionwhen used with safety belts.Frontal airbags are not designedto inflate in rear and sidecrashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrownclear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety b...

• The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (Ifvehicle is equipped with Autolamps, this will notaffect the procedure). To reduce the risk of injury, do notdeactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle. BeltMinder activation and deactivationprocedure 1. Turn the ignition swi...

replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during acollision should also be inspected and replaced ifeither damage or improper operation is noted. Failure to inspect and if necessary replacethe safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuriesin the event of a...

Children and air bags Children must alwaysbe properly restrained.Accident statisticssuggest that childrenare safer whenproperly restrained inthe rear seatingpositions than in thefront seating position.Failure to follow theseinstructions mayincrease the risk ofinjury in a collision. Air bags can kill...

Several air bag system components get hotafter inflation. Do not touch 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. Determin...

Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints forchildren in the U.S. and Canada. If small children(generally children who are four years old oryounger a...

should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving thechild closer to the center of the vehicle may helpprovide a good shoulder belt fit. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, orpets unattended in your vehicle. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddlerseat when they weigh ...

• Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder andchest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the wholetrip? Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning boosterseats: • Those that arebackless. If your backlessbooster seat has aremovable shield,remove the shieldand use thelap...

The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increasesthe risk of a child’s head hitting a hard surface in acollision. For this reason, you should never use abooster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use abooster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat-the sa...

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’sinstructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install anduse the safety seat properly, the child may beinjured in a sudden stop or collision. Rear-facing child seats or infant carriersshould never be placed in the front se...

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in thefollowing positions (shown from top view): Attach thetether strap only to theappropriate tetheranchor as shown.The tether strap maynot work properly ifattached somewhereother than thecorrect tetheranchor. 1. Position the child safety seat on the sea...

7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strapaccording to the manufacturer’s instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly,the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. Attaching safety seats with LATCH (LowerAnchors and Tethers for Children) attachments Some child ...

If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure theparking brake is set. • Make sure thegearshift is in P(Park). If starting a vehiclewith a manualtransmission: 1. Make sure theparking brake is set. 2. Push the clutchpedal to the floor. • Turn the key to 4(ON) withoutturning the ke...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 4(ON) without turningthe key to 5 (START). 2. Turn the key to 5(START), then releasethe key as soon as theengine starts.Excessive crankingcould damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OFF),...

Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stoppedfor a long period of time, open the windows at least2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heating or airconditioning to bring in fresh air. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal,continuous grinding...

The BRAKE warninglamp will illuminate andwill remain illuminateduntil the parking brakeis released. To release, press and hold the button (2), pull thehandle up slightly, then push the handle down. Always set the parking brake fully and makesure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (au...

TRACTION CONTROL 姟 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a TractionControl 娂 system. This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle,especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- orice-covered roads and gravel roads. The system willallow your vehicle to m...

Aggressive driving in any road conditionscan cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury orproperty damage. The occurrence of a TractionControl 娂 event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip theroad; this may l...

• Use when driving conditions cause excessiveshifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: citytraffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towingand when engine braking is required. • To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press thetransmission control switch. The O/D OFF lampwill not be illuminated. • O...

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minuteor damage to the transmission and tires mayoccur, or the engine may overheat. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION(IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch The manual transmission has a starter interlock thatprevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedalis fully dep...

Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutchpedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle ata standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions willreduce the life of the clutch. Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (First) when yourvehicle is moving faster than 24 km/h (15 mph...

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT ATRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading ofyour vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loadedvehicle weight within its design rating capability,with or without a trailer. Properly loading yourvehicle will provide maximum return of vehicledesign perf...

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – includingvehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by asingle axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance C...

Exceeding the Safety Certification Labelaxle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine,transmission and/or structural damage, seriousdamage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehic...

Examples: For a 2268 kg (5000 lbs.) conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain aproper tongue load range of 227 to 340 kg (500 to750 lbs.). For an 5216 kg (11,500 lbs.) fifth wheeltrailer, multiply by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a properking pin load range of 782 to 1304 kg (1,725 to...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicleconcern, Ford Motor Company offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited ...

USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Complete the roadside assistance identification cardand place it in your wallet for quick reference. In theUnited States, this card is found in the Owner Guideportfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehiclesand is mailed to you if you own a Mercury orLincoln. In Canada, ...

HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher islocated on the steeringcolumn, just behind thesteering wheel. Thehazard flashers willoperate when the ignitionis in any position or if thekey is not in the ignition. Push in the flasher control and all front and reardirection signals will flash. Press the flasher ...

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electricalcomponents in thevehicle are notworking, a fuse mayhave blown. Blownfuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse.Check the appropriate fuses before replacing anyelectrical components. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage ra...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left ofthe steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove thepanel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool providedon the fuse panel cover. The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 35 15A Shift lock actuator,Powertrain Control Module(PCM), Speed control servo,ABS module 36 15A Air bag control module 37 5A Adjustable illumination 38 20A High beams 39 5A GEM 40 — Not used 41 15A Brake lamp 42 — Not ...

The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description Relay 1 — Fog lamp interrupt Relay 2 — Interval wiper Relay 3 — Wiper HI/LO Relay 4 — Starter Relay 5 — Fog lamps 1 50A** (V8 engine), 30A CB (V6 engine) Electric cooling fan motor 2 3...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 12 40A** Power locks 13 30A* MACH 1000 right amplifiers 14 20A* Fuel pump 15 30A* MACH 1000 left amplifiers 16 20A* Horn 17 20A* ABS 18 30A* Power seats 19 10A* Intercooler pump (Cobraonly) 20 20A* Alternator 21 — Not used 22 — N...

Use of a T-type/mini spare tire at any one wheellocation can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability How to change a flat tire W...

4. Put the jack in thejack notch next to thetire you are changing.Turn the jack handleclockwise until thewheel is completely offthe ground. Never use the reardifferential as ajacking point. To lessen therisk of personal injury, do not put anypart of your bodyunder the vehiclewhile changing a tire.Do...

8. Remove the jack andfully tighten the lugnuts in the ordershown. 9. Put flat tire, wheelornament (if equipped),jack and lug wrenchaway. Make sure jack isfastened so it does not rattle when you drive. 10. Unblock the wheels. Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this fe...

Wheel lug nut torque specifications Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 800km (500 miles) after any wheel disturbance (tirerotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* N • m lb-ft 1 ⁄ 2 x 20 133 98 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt th...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery isinstalled, the transmission must relearn its shiftstrategy. As a result, the transmission may have firmand/or soft shifts. This operation is considerednormal and will not affect function or durability ofthe transmission. Over...

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable tothe positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-)terminal of the assisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-)cable to an exposed metal part of the stalledvehicle’s engi...

Do not connect the end of the second cableto the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of thegases that surround the battery. 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades,belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fueldelivery system parts. Jump star...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact aprofessional towing service or, if you are a memberof a roadside assistance program, your roadsideassistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed withflatbed equipment. Do not tow with slingbelt orwheel lift eq...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorizedFord dealer for warranty repairs. While any Forddealership handling your vehicle line will providewarranty service, we recommend you return to yourselling dealer who wants to ensure your continuedsatisfaction. Plea...

• The name of the dealer and the city where thedealership is located • The year and make of your vehicle • The date of vehicle purchase • The current odometer reading • The vehicle identification number (VIN) If you still have a complaint involving a warrantydispute, you may wish to contact the Disp...

You may purchase Ford ESP from any participatingFord and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canadadealer. There are several plans available in varioustime, distance and deductible combinations whichcan be tailored to fit your own driving needs. FordESP also offers reimbursement benefits for towingand renta...

• a non-Ford product • a non-Ford dealership • sales disputes between customer and dealerexcept those associated with warranty repairs orconcerns with the vehicle’s performance asdesigned • a request for reimbursement of consequentialexpenses unless a service or product concern isbeing reviewed • it...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation,indicate YES to question 6 on the application. Whileit is your right to make an oral presentation beforethe Board, this is not a requirement and the Boardwill decide the case whether or not an oralpresentation is made. An oral present...

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WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarmwater and a neutral Ph shampoo, such as MotorcraftDetail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from yourdealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap,such as dish washing or laundry liquid. Theseproducts can discolor and spo...

Do not use chemical solvents or strongdetergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of theair bag system. • Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean ifyou have been in contact with certain productssuch as insect repellent and suntan lotion in orderto avoid...

• Do not use household cleaning products, alcoholsolutions, solvents or cleaners intended forrubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-basedleather conditioners. These products may causepremature wearing of the clear, protectivecoating. Note: In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur whe...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the enginecompartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide whichmakes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, yourdealership can provide the...

Working with the engine off • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch andplace the gearshift in 1 (First). 2. Turn off the engine and re...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle,pull the hood releasehandle located underthe bottom left cornerof the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release theauxiliary latch that is located under the front centerof the hood. 3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. HOOD 200...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT OHV V6 engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution box 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 6. Battery 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Air filter assembly 10. Au...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill thereservoir if the level islow. In very coldweather, do not fill thereservoir completely. Only use a washer fluidthat meets FordspecificationWSB-M8B16–A2. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organiccompo...

• If the oil level is between the MIN—MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enoughoil to raise the level within the MIN—MAX range. • OHV V6 engine • 4.6L SOHC V8 engine • 4.6L 4v V8 engine (Mach 1) • Oil levels above the MAX mark may ca...

7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fullyseated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normalrange, add only certified engine oil of therecommended viscosity. Remove the en...

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives,cleaners or other engine treatments. They areunnecessary and could lead to engine damage that isnot covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil according to the appropriateschedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. Ford production and afterm...

For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top ofthe battery clean and dry. Also, make certain thebattery cables are always tightly fastened to thebattery terminals. If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals,remove the cables from the terminals and clean witha wire brush. You can neutra...

battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed,the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trimstrategy for optimum driveability and performance.To begin this process: 1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set theparking brake. 2. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatictransmission) or the n...

• Always dispose ofautomotive batteriesin a responsiblemanner. Follow yourlocal authorizedstandards fordisposal. Call yourlocal authorizedrecycling center to find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should...

If the engine coolant has not been checked at therecommended interval, the engine coolant reservoirmay become low or empty. If the reservoir is low orempty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not us...

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has beenreleased, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwiseand remove the cap. Engine coolant refill procedure- OHV V6 engine Note: Use the following procedure when refilling the cooling system of a vehicle equipped with a 3.8L V6engine. Failure to follow t...

reservoir until the coolant level is at the “cold filllevel” as listed on the reservoir. After any coolant has been added, check the coolantconcentration see Checking engine coolant section). If the concentration is not 50/50(protection to –34° F/–36° C), drain some coolantand adjust the concentrati...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than–36° C [–34° F]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolantconcentration above 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentrationabove 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrationsabove 60% will decrease the overheatprotection chara...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUTAUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure inan overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. Ifthe fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wa...

Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-upwhen filling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in thevehicle (including the cargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with thefuel container while fill...

Mach 1 Your vehicle isdesigned to use“Premium” unleadedgasoline with an(R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or higher for optimumperformance. The use of gasolines with lower octaneratings may degrade performance. We do notrecommend the use of gasolines labeled as“Premium” in high altitude areas that are sold...

Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated“cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation mayhave an adverse affect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF toO...

Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on yourvehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fueltank as listed in the Refill capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of theindicated capacity and the empty reserve combined.Indicated capa...

Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initialodometer reading (in kilometers or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount offuel added (in liters or gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill thefuel tank and record the current od...

• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (forexample bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars,running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reducefuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fueleconomy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lowertemperatures during the first 12–16 km (8–10miles) of...

2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheelleft and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should bewithin the FULL HOT range. Do not add fluid if thelevel is within this range. 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts,continuously ...

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will dropslowly as the brakeswear, and will risewhen the brakecomponents arereplaced. Fluid levels below the “MAX” line that donot trigger the brake system warning lamp arewithin the normal operating range, there is no needto add fluid. If the fluid levels are o...

• Fill level for V8(except Cobra) 4. Add enough fluid through the filler opening tobring the fluid up to the recommended levels. 5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Referto Lubricant specifications in this chapter. INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM T...

• Bead area of the tire: Area of the tire next to the rim. • Sidewall of the tire: Area between the bead area and the tread. • Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted onthe vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube a...

Letter rating Speed rating - km/h (mph) Q 159 km/h (99 mph) R 171 km/h (106 mph) S 180 km/h (112 mph) T 190 km/h (118 mph) U 200 km/h (124 mph) H 210 km/h (130 mph) V 240 km/h (149 mph) W 270 km/h (168 mph) Y 299 km/h (186 mph) Note: For tires with a maximum speed capability over 240 km/h (149 mph),...

TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance canalso cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are someof the important maintenance items: Tire inflation pressure Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure,including the spare, at least monthly and before longtrips. You are strongly urg...

increase above recommended cold pressures. A hottire at or below recommended cold inflationpressure could be significantly under-inflated. To check the pressure in your tire(s): 1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are nothot from driving even a mile. Note: If you have to drive a distance t...

Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear cancause uneven and rapid treadwear of your tires andshould be corrected by a qualified technician at aFord or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Front wheel drive(FWD) vehicles, and those with an independent rearsuspension require alignment of all four wheels. The t...

• Rear Wheel Drive(RWD) vehicles/FourWheel Drive (4WD)vehicles (front tiresat top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected byrotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealershipto check for and correct any wheel...

When the tread is worndown to 4 mm (1/16thof an inch), tires mustbe replaced to preventyour vehicle fromskidding andhydroplaning. Built-in treadwear indicators, or “wearbars”, which look like narrow strips of smoothrubber across the tread will appear on the tire whenthe tread is worn down to 4mm (1/...

Only use replacement tires and wheels thatare the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versusall-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford.Use of any tire or wheel not recommended byFord can affect the safety and performance ofyour vehicle, which could result in an...

Tire explosions can cause death, personalinjury or property damage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, directly ahead or behind thespinning tire. Never spin the tires in excess of the 55km/h (35 mph) point indicated on the speedometer. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there’s always...

The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads toprovide traction in rain and snow. However, in someclimates, you may need to use snow tires andchains. Use chains on the tires only in an emergencyor if the law requires them. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires andchains: • Chains may da...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to lineon reservoir Engine oil(includesfilterchange) 6 Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil (Canada) OH...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Rear axlelubricant 2 Motorcraft SAE80W-90 PremiumRear AxleLubricant 7 .5 inchaxle 1.5L (3.25pints) Motorcraft SAE75W-140Synthetic RearAxle Lubricant 8.8 inchaxle 2.0L (4.25pints) Fuel tank N/A All 59.4L (15.7gallons) Transmissionfluid(4R70/75E-W) 3 Motorcraft...

Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Fordspecification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill ofTraction-Lok axles. 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicatedon the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V are not int...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Brake fluid MotorcraftHighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid PM-1 ESA-M6C25-Aand DOT 3 Doorweatherstrips SiliconeLubricant XL-6 ESR-M13P4-A Door latch,hood latch,auxiliaryhood latch,door hinges,strikerplates, seattra...

ENGINE DATA Engine OHV V6engine 4.6L SOHCV8 engine 4.6L 4v V8 engine (Mach 1) Cubic inches 232 281 281 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 91 Octane Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Ignitionsystem EDIS Coil on plug Coil on plug Compressionratio 9.4:1 9.4:1 10.1 :1 VEHICLE DIMEN...

Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on thevehicle certification label which is located on thedoor pillar. The following table tells you whichtransmission or transaxle each code represents. Truck application: Code Transmission Description Manual transmi...

Passenger car application: Code Transmission/TransaxleDescription Front wheel drive manual transaxle R 5–speed overdrive (MTX75) W 5–speed overdrive (M5) Front wheel drive automatictransaxle A 4–speed overdrive (4F27E) E 4–speed overdrive (4FE) J 3–speed (Mazda) L 4–speed overdrive (AX4S) P 4–speed ...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOURVEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories areavailable for your vehicle through your localauthorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. Thesequality accessories have been specifically engineeredto fulfill your automotive needs; they are customdesigned to compl...

A Air bag supplementalrestraint system ........ 82 and child safetyseats ......................... 84description .............. 82disposal .................... 86driver air bag .......... 84indicator light ......... 86operation ................. 84passenger air bag ... 84 Air cleaner filter ..... 21...

E Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ........ 137 EmergencyFlashers ................... 125 Emission controlsystem ...................... 192 Engine ...................... 224 cleaning ................. 156coolant ................... 175idle speed control . 172lubricationspecifications . 222, 224re...