Ford 2007 Crown Victoria v.2- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles Before you dri...

• how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or thebrake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was traveling; and • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, special equipment must be directly connectedto the recording modules. Ford Motor Company...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -...

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...

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ONp...

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 information). O/D off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of thetransmission has been turned OFF,refer to the Driving chapter. If the light does not illuminat...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon...

AUDIO SYSTEMS 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 ban...

When activated, AUTOSET will momentarily appear in the display whenany of the preset controls are pressed. Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and leve...

Dolby: Works in tape mode to reduces tape noise and hiss. Press MENU until DOLBY XX appears in the display. Press SEL-TEXT to toggle ON/OFF.The Dolby 威 noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby 威 and the double-D symbol are registered t...

9. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly to access RDS on/off.Use SEL-TEXT to toggle RDS on/off. Press MENU again to access Program type mode or ShowType mode. (MENU must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed tothe next RDS mode.) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecom...

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. • Clean using a circul...

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...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select NORM A/C. 2. Adjust 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 ve...

• 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. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to HI. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards...

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....

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlampsshould be checked by your authorized dealer. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the r...

Overhead console lamps To remove and replace the lamps in the overhead console: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch isin the OFF position and remove theoverhead console from the headlinerby pulling it straight down. 2. Remove the bulb socket from theback of the lamp housing by pullingit straight out. 3...

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Remove two screws from thelamp 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 push in the new bulb. To install, reverse the remo...

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...

TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up ordown until you find the desiredlocation. 3. Release the steering wheelrelease control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. Never adjust the steer...

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compartment • Power point (inside storage bin) • Cupholders • Air vents to the rear seating positions (heat only) Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure youin a...

Programming Do not program the HomeLink 威 with the vehicle parked in the garage. Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second (or “ACC”) position for programming and/or operation of theHomeLink 威 . It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held...

If the indicator light(s) underneath the house icon blink rapidly for twoseconds and then turn to a continuous light, proceed with steps 6through 8 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device. 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,locate the “learn” or “...

1. Press and hold the desiredHomeLink 威 button. DO NOT release the button. The display willread CHANNEL “X” (1,2 or 3)TRANSMIT 2. The display will change toCHANNEL “X” (1,2, or 3)TRAINING after 20 seconds.Without releasing the HomeLink 威 button, follow step 2 in the“Programming” section. For questio...

Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lightersocket. Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this willdamage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released fromits heating position when it is ready to...

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. AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicl...

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

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads thatare winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press th...

• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET + control. Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This willnot erase your vehicle’spreviously set speed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When ...

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink 威 button is pressed and released. • If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with “Programming” Steps 5 through7 to complet...

• Continue to press and hold the HomeLink 威 button (note Step 3 in the “Programming” section) while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink 威 . The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly a...

Selectable features Select Press this control to select functions shown in the INFO menu andSETUP menu. Reset Press this control to reset functions shown in the INFO menu andSETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • Trip odometer/Odometer • Distance to Empty • Ave...

2. Press the SELECT control tochange oil value. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in yourvehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center willcycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4s...

LOW WASHER FLUID. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHANGE ENGINE OIL. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left...

Position the driver floor mat so thatthe eyelet is over the pointed end ofthe retention post and rotateforward to lock in. Make sure thatthe mat does not interfere with theoperation of the accelerator or thebrake pedal. To remove the floormat, reverse the installationprocedure. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTRO...

KEYS The vehicle is equipped with a master (black) key and valet (gray) keylock system (if equipped with valet feature). • The master key will access the vehicle’s doors, trunk, glove box,ignition and remote trunk release. • The valet key (if equipped) will access doors and ignition only. Before usi...

Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature Automatic door locks can also be turned on/off through the followingprocedure: 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 at least 30 seconds. ...

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...

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...

The dome lamp control must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after thelast door i...

Programming a personal entry code You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle.These codes do not replace the permanent code that the authorizeddealer gave you. To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. Note: The keypad will illuminate when pressed. ...

• Do not use five numbers in sequential order. • The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personalcode. Erasing personal code To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle: 1. Enter the factory-set code.2. Press and release 1 • 2 within 5 seconds of step 1. 3. ...

Immobiliser System PATS XCVR certification numbers Saudi Arabia (10/1900) South Korea R-LPD1-04-0145 Tunisia 269/MAT/2004 United Arabian Emirates 5/10-2/3274/3774 Uruguay 025/FR/2003 USA NT8-15607PAT3XCVR Zambia CAZ/ENG/CA/2005/02/8 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyrespons...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision.To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that itis located directly behind your head or as close to that position aspossible. Refer to the following to raise and l...

Press to move the front portion ofthe seat cushion up or down. Press to move the rear portion ofthe seat cushion up or down. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is locatedon the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control toadjust firmness. Press the ot...

• Push the indicated side of thecontrol for minimum heat. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While theignition is in the ON position, activating the high or low heated seatswitch enables heating mode. When activated, they will turn offautomatically...

information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. Thisallows your Personal Safety System 娂 to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of thedual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners. Driver’s seat position sensor The driver’s...

• The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the PersonalSafety System 娂 serv...

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on theoutside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm.2) Never swing the safety belt around your n...

Energy management feature • This vehicle has a safety 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 safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed topay out webbi...

movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver and passengers. Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing s...

• 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...

Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontoutboard passenger. Adjust theheight of the shoulder belt so thebelt rests across the middle of yourshoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heightadjuster down...

For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... T...

Reasons given... Consider... “I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder 威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up. “Safety belts don’twork” Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. “Traffic is ligh...

Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder 姞 feature The driver and front passenger BeltMinder 威 are deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activatingone seating position, do not buckle the other position as this willterminate the process. Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before proceeding wi...

4. Within 10 seconds of the light turning on, at a moderate speed, bucklethen unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the BeltMinder 威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warninglight will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds. •...

The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection toan occupant in the center front seating position. Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle(including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasin...

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

The SRS consists of the following items: • Driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators andairbags) • safety belt pretensioners • Front passenger sensing system • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp. Refer to Front passenger sensing system. later in this ch...

detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if thefront passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) ordisabled (will not inflate). The front passenger sensing system will disable (will not inflate) thefront passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat ...

• Objects placed on the occupant’s lap • Cargo interference with the seat • Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seatedoccupant to be incorrectly interpreted by th...

• If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may/notbe a problem due to the front passenger sensing system. DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicleimmediately to an authorized dealer. The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection toan occ...

Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbagcover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failureto follow these instructions may increase the risk of per...

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the side airbag hasdeployed, the airbag will not function again. The sideairbag system (including theseat) must be inspected andserviced by an authorizeddealer. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepair...

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

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They canslide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all o...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tetherstraps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contactthe manufacturer of your child seat fo...

Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seatingpositions marked with the child seat symbol. The anchors on both sides of thecenter of the rear seat are providedfor child seats at the outboard seats,and are further apart than the pairsof lower anchors for child seatinstallat...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have a rating on them calledTire Quality Grades. The Qualitygrades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperatu...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures andmay result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙ blowout ⬙ , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury.Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,resulting in heat buildup and inte...

when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tiregauge onto the valve and measure the pressure with the tire gauge. 3. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pres...

Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help prevent yourvehicle from skidding andhydroplaning. Built-in treadwearindicators, or “wear bars”, whichlook like narrow strips of smoothrubber across the tread will appearon the tire when the tread is worn...

designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire sizecode and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire wasbuilt. For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997. After2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25thweek of 2001. The numbe...

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 damage the flat tire, butyour safety is more important. If you feel a sudden vibration or rid...

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive(4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, ti...

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 from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • 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 ...

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

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, ...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snowtires and chains. If you need to use chains, it i...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loadweight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb wei...

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 B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

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...

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 ...

Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged inwater. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changedunless a leak is suspected or repair required. RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination ...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engineand all accessories/locks thegearshift lever and allows keyremoval. 2. ACC, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 3. ON, all electrical circuitsoperational. Warning lightsillumi...

5. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (ST...

Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake system. Suchfluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possiblepersonal injury. If you should experience cold weather starting problems on E 85 ethanol, and neither an alternative brand of E 85 ethanol nor an engine block ...

Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in aregion where temperatures reach -10°F (-23°C) or below. For bestresults, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle.The heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. BRAKES Your service b...

snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle’santi-lock brake system. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudderin the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected byan authorized dealer. The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lockup during ...

If the parking brake fails to releaseafter completing this procedure, usethe manual parking brake releaselever. Pull the lever to manually releasethe parking brake. TRACTION CONTROL 姟 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional Traction Control 娂 system. This system helps you mainta...

During Traction Control 娂 operation you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not“rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This is normalsystem behavior. If you should become stuck in snowor ice or on a very slippery roadsurface, try...

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...

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 position,the rear air suspension will notoperate. On vehicles equipped withAir Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch...

2. Locate the access plug on theunderside of the steering columncover. 3. Remove the access plug using a flat head screwdriver. Insert thescrewdriver into the access hole nearest the steering wheel. Then pushand hold the override button using a flat head screwdriver. Apply thebrake pedal and shift t...

2. Insert the key and turn it to ACC. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral) . When the key is in the ignition and in the ACC position, theautomatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwantedvehicle movement, always s...

• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Forced downshifts • Allowed in (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. I...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 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...

Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide forinformation on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and ...

• The hazard lights control islocated on top of the steeringcolumn. • Depress hazard lights control toactivate all hazard flasherssimultaneously. • Depress control again to turn theflashers off. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the elect...

3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch bypushing in on the reset button. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds andreturn the key to the OFF position. 5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical com...

COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 50A — — Red Red Red 60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow 70A — — Tan — Brown 80A — — Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel bythe ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 10A Ignition (START) - Starter relaycoil, DTRS 2 7.5A Power mirrors, Door lockswitches, Mirror switch, Keypadswitch, Decklid switch, DDM,Cluster 3 5A Ignition (START) - Audio mute,Police PDB (Police vehicles only) 4 1...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 13 10A Ignition (ON) - Anti-lock BrakeSystem (ABS) module, Rear AirSuspension Module (RASM),Variable Assist Power Steering(VAPS), Cluster 14 15A Taxi, Adjustable pedals 15 10A Ignition (ON) - EATC module,A/C mode switch...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 24 10A Ignition (ON/START) - PassiveAnti-Theft System (PATS)module, Powertrain ControlModule (PCM) relay coil, Fuelrelay coil, Ignition coil relay coil 25 15A LCM (Park lamps, license lamps) 26 10A Ignition (ON/START) -...

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above 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 For v...

5. Locate pry off notch (ifequipped) and remove the centerornament from the aluminum wheelwith the tapered end of the wheelnut wrench that came with yourvehicle. Insert and twist the handle,then pry against the wheel. 6. If equipped with a fullwheelcover, remove the wheelcovercenter ornament then lo...

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 jack is ONLYmeant for changing the tire. • Never use the rear differentialas a jacking point. 8. Remove the metal lug nuts with the l...

3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehiclemaking sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other movingparts. 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach th...

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

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In ...

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

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed 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 dealer for warrantyrepairs. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfac...

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM(U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer.Experience has shown that our customers have been very successful inachieving satisfaction by following the three-step procedure outlined onthe front page of the Warr...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at thetime of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since thisinformation is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer forcomplete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, orvisit the Ford ESP ...

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 isavailable from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...

WAXING Applying Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45) to your vehicle every sixmonths will assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage. • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft PremiumLiquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,o...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellan...

Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. • Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been incontact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntanlotion in order to avoi...

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

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Owner Informat...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under theinstrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the liftcylinders hold it open. 2007 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners ...

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. Power distribution box 9. Engine oil filler cap...

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.Do not use any special washer fluidsuch as windshield water repellenttype fluid or bug wash. They m...

Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield, refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer of ice has man...

• 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 to raise the level within thenormal operating range. • If required, add engine oil to theengine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not ...

To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with theengine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetro...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep...

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing ofacid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minim...

• 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 “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interv...

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...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium GoldEngine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yetavailable. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. ...

• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequateprotection at the temperatures in which you drive. Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cool...

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. 2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer. 3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool. 4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap whi...

Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused ormishandled. Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is acancer-causing agent. Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforerefueling your vehicl...

Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severeinjuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; • Keep spa...

If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel fillercap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty maybe void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if thecorrect genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If...

Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines toimprove air quality, per the recommendations in the Choosing the Right Fuel section. Octane recommendations Do not be concerned if your enginesometimes knocks lightly. However,if it knocks heavily under mostdriving condi...

Unleaded Gasoline engines If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleadedgasoline. “Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended because itmay cause these problems to become more pronounced. If the prob...

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...

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

• You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain ifunnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessaryshifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and mayreduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the bra...

The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economycomparisons with other vehicles. It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the windowsticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economymay va...

POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON 威 ATF . 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant temperature gau...

add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seekservice from your authorized dealer immediately. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your scheduled maintenance informat...

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by an authorizeddealer. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintSystem 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence nu...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement th...

Peace of mind Mobile-ease 娂 hands-free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks Not all accessories are available for all models. For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding a...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................169 Air cleaner filter ...............251–252 Air conditioning ..........................35 Air suspension ...........................174 description ..............................174 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ................................116, 126...