Ford 2007 Focus v.3- User Manual

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal...

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connectedto the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada donot access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,other government authorit...

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...

that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On BoardDiagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to OBD-II in the...

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected, have the systemserviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brakewarning light also is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light fails t...

Upshift (if equipped): To maximize fuel economy, this lightilluminates when the manualtransmission should be shifted tothe next highest gear. Refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Traction Control 娂 system (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control 娂 is turned OFF and will fla...

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and thedriver’s door is opened. Gearshift warning chime (automatic transaxle only): Sounds when the gearshift lever is not in P (Park) and the driver’s door is opened. ...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo with single CD — Premium (if equipped) AM/FM stereo with single CD/MP3 — Premium (if equipped) 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA (fus) Entertainment Systems 16

1. / Tune selector: Press to manually increase/decrease theradio frequency. 2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to returnto the playing media. 3. Menu: Press MENU to access the main menu functions. Use the Tune selector ( / ) or SEEK for adjustments. Track/Folder mode: (Avail...

SPEEDVOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped): Press MENU to reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louderwith increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use / / SEEK, SEEK to adjust. The default setting is off; increasing your vehicle speed will not change...

6. (Play/Pause): Press to play or pause a playing CD. 7. SHUFFLE: In CD/MP3 mode, press SHUFFLE to engage shufflemode. SHUFFLE ON will appear inthe display. If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEK tobegin random play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the currenttrack is finis...

19. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3 label side up. GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.Dirty, warped or damaged CDs, irregular shaped CDs, CDs with ascratch...

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 aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, clos...

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 whenthe rear defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the ONposition to operate the rear window defr...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates 4 footwells and 3cupholders with a choice of 7 colors.The ambient lighting control switchis located on the c...

High beams Pull the lever towards you toactivate. Pull the lever towards youagain to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.To activate: • the ignition must be in ...

Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp toground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from thecenter...

Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the OFF position and open thehood. 2. Pull off the bulb cap. 3. Disconnect electrical connectorfrom the bulb. 4. Twist off the bulb retainer ring byturning it counterclockwise. 5. Pull the bulb straight out. Install in reverse order. Ha...

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs Sedan 1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the OFF position and open theluggage compartment. 2. Pull the bulb holder from thelamp assembly. 3. Pull the bulb straight out. Install in reverse order. 3dr & 5dr and wagon 1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in ...

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 ...

TILT AND TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the locking lever down to adjustand telescope the steering columnposition. Return the lever to itsoriginal position to secure thewheel. The telescope function is adjustedby moving the wheel toward thedriver to telescope out and towardthe instrume...

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety ofaftermarket garage door openers: • Place the VELCRO 威 hook onto the side of the aftermarkettransmitter opposite of thebutton. • Place the transmitter into storagecompartment, button down...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver and front passenger tooperate the power windows. To lock out all the rear windowcontrols slide the control to the left.Slide the control to the right torestore the window controls. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors (if equipped) To adj...

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keepingyour foot on the accelerator pedal. 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 locat...

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Remote audio steering column controls (if equipped) The remote audio steering column controls may be used to select radioor CD mode. The following functions can be carried out using the remotecontrol. • Volume: Pull VOL + towards the steering wheel to increase t...

To open the moon roof: The moon roof is equipped with anautomatic, one-touch, expressopening and closing feature. To stopmotion at any time during theone-touch operation, press thecontrol a second time. • To open the moon roof, press andrelease the rear portion of themoon roof control to open. To cl...

• Press and hold the same switch again for 30 seconds until you see themoon roof move. • Release the switch and immediately press and hold it again. The moonroof will close, open fully and then close again. Do not release theswitch before the moon roof has reached the closed position for thesecond t...

LUGGAGE COVER Models with rear hatch Detach the lifting straps on theliftgate. Release the cover at thesides and pull it out horizontallywithout tilting it. Install in reverse order. Make surethe cover is properly aligned wheninserting it. Wagon Pull out the roller cover and securethe retaining poin...

LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY) You can open and close the liftgate from outside of the vehicle. • To open the liftgate, unlock thewagon (with the power door locksor the remote entry transmitter)and push the button next to thelicense plate. • To close the liftgate, grab the pullhandle (if equipped) and pull t...

LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) The maximum recommended load is220 lbs (100 kg) on the luggagerack structure. The load must be placed directly on the dealerinstalled cross-bars (if equipped)and luggage rack. The vehicle’s roofpanel is not designed to carry a load. When loading the luggage rack, it is rec...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry asecond key with you in a safe place in case you require it in anemergency. Your keys are coded to your vehicle; using a non-coded key will notpermit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer supplied keys,replacement keys...

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-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 interf...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correc...

2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Turn the key from the 2 (OFF) position to the 3 (ON) position. 4. Cycle four times rapidly (within six seconds) between the 2 (OFF)and the 3 (ON) position. Note: The fourth turn must end in the 2 (OFF) position. 5. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote e...

• When the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for3 seconds, then turn off, to indicate normal system functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock 娂 system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. Ifthis occurs,...

3. Turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position. 4. Remove the previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 5. Within ten seconds of removing the previously programmed coded key,insert the other previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 6. Turn the ignition from the 2 (OFF) position to t...

Arming the system When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry isattempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash thepark/turn lamps and will sound the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from theignition. Either of the following actions will pr...

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. Before returning the seatback to...

Adjusting the front manual seat Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclinedtoo far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury ordeath in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with y...

Lift the control to adjust the angleof the seatback. 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. Heated seats (if equipped) The heated seats switch is located on the center console. To operate t...

Before returning the seatback to its original position, make surethat cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on theseatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat maybecome dangerous in the event of a sudd...

Before returning the seatback to its original position, make surethat cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on theseatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat maybecome dangerous in the event of a sudd...

• 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...

• This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed topay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed tohelp reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The ...

• 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...

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

If... Then... The driver’s or frontpassenger’s safety belt becomesunbuckled for approximately 1minute while the vehicle istraveling at least 3 mph (5km/h) and more than 1-2minutes have elapsed since theignition switch has been turnedto ON... The Belt-Minder 威 feature is activated - the safety belt w...

Reasons given... Consider... “Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur insingle-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. “Belts wrinkle my clothes” Possibly, but a serious crash can domuch more than wrinkle your clothes,particularly if you are unbelted. “The people I’m with don’t...

Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder 姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder 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 ...

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries.Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from adeploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alw...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your authorized dealer. Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions tha...

The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, 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 pr...

• Front passenger sensing system. Refer to Front passenger sensing system. later in this chapter. • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp. Refer to Front passenger sensing system. later in this chapter. • a readiness light and tone. • diagnostic module. • and the electrical wiri...

To reduce the risk of possible serious injury:Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or betweenthe seat and the center console (if equipped).Check the “...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, itsfuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. See your authorized dealer. All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety beltseven when an airbag SRS is provided. How does the side airbag system work? The side ai...

The fact that the airbags 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 airbags are designedto inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal ornear-fro...

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. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. Important child restraint...

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 lb. (18 kg) and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulderbelt will provide some protection, these children are still to...

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...

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tetherstrap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH andtether anchors. For more information on top tether straps and anchors,refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. For more information of...

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...

3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. • On Sedan’s the anchors arelocated on the rear back panel. • For 3–door/5–door and Wagon,the anchors are located on theback of the rear seat. 4. On a sedan, open the tetheranchor cover. 5. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. I...

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...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen 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, ...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

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...

7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

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 ...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The original equipment tires on your vehicle have an all-weather treaddesign to provide traction, handling, and braking performance inyear-round driving. You may install snow tires for im...

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 weight and all pa...

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with onlymandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of10–15% (conventional trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Consult your authorized de...

TRAILER TOWING Refer to the following chart to determine how much weight your vehiclecan tow: Model Passengers/Luggage load - lb. (kg) Maximum trailer weight - lb. (kg) 3–door 5/827 (375) 630 (286) 4/677 (307) 780 (354) 3/527 (239) 930 (422) 2/377 (171) 1080 (490) 1/227 (103) 1230 (558) 4–door and 5...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will ...

RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to towyour vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind arecreational vehicle). These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is notdamaged due to insufficient lubrication. All Front W...

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. 3. ON, all electrical circuitsoperational. Warning lightsilluminated. Key posi...

If starting a vehicle with a manualtransaxle: 1. Make sure the parking brake isset. 2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor. • 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 mo...

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 the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period oftime, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm) or a...

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stopsby keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motorand brake pedal pulsation may be observed d...

The BRAKE warning lamp willilluminate and will remainilluminated until the parking brakeis released. To release, press and hold the button (2), pull the handle up slightly,then push the handle down. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that thegearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (a...

The Traction Control 娂 switch is located on the center console, bythe gearshift lever. The TractionControl 娂 system will automatically turn on every time the ignition isturned off and on. If you should become stuck in snowor ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the TractionControl 娂...

• loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander/pull. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevent...

2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to D (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the D(Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transaxle todownshift to second gear at ...

To start the vehicle: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. 2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in theneutral position. 3. Start the engine.4. Press the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever to the desiredgear; 1 (First) or R (Reverse).5. Release the parkin...

• The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving itfrom left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse).This is a lockout feature that protects the transmission fromaccidentally being shifted into R (Reverse) from 5 (Fifth). If R (Reverse) is not fully engaged, pr...

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...

• towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio in...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the enginewhen your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switchmay have been activated. This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, beh...

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 Radio (Start) 63 20A Power locks (GEM) Note: Fuse 63 is located on the back of the fuse panel. See your authorized dealer for service of this fuse. Power distribution box...

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 passengercompartment fuse panel) 2 — Not used 3 — Not used 4 30A Air...

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead toimpairment 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 • All-Wheel driving capability (...

11. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nuttorque specification. 12. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrenchaway. Make sure the jack is fastenedso it does not rattle when you drive.Unblock t...

JUMP STARTING The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmissionv...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)termi...

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

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 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 is availablefrom 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...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and causedamage. • Do not spray a hot engine with ...

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 repellen...

• 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 avoid possible damage to the interior paintedsurfaces. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish of the instrument panel, ...

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’ssafety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe seat-mounted side airbag (if equipped). Such products could contaminate the side airbag system and affect perform...

Motorcraft Car Wash (Canada only) (CXC-21) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcraft Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC–8–A) Motorcraft Custom Vinyl Protectant (U.S. only) (ZC-40-A) Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38–A) Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (U.S. only) (ZC-11–A...

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 to find out wh...

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. To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or person...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L/2.3L I4 Engines 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir 5. Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick (if equipped) 8. Engine oil dipst...

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...

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 normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil...

Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedulelisted in scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed foradded engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is usedthat does not meet Ford material and ...

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...

Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product meeting Ford specification WSS-M99B37-B6, maydarken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant fromyellow to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant suchas Motorcraft Specialty Or...

3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (seeabove), to within the “COLD FILL RANGE” or the “FULL COLD” lev...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34° F [–36° C ]): • 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 c...

FUEL FILTER For fuel filter replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. Thecustomer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel systemif...

• Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such asgasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanentinjury. If fuel is swallowed, call a physician immediately, even if nosymptoms are immediately apparent. The toxic effects of fuel may notbe visible for hours. •...

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...

Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline withpump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.We do not recommend the use ofgasolines labeled as “Regular” thatare sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes kno...

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. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longerthan normal. • Normally, adding one gallon of fuel is enough ...

• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump a...

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Illumination of the indicator, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, s...

The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control systemduring normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If thevehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consistingof mixed city and highway driving may be performed: 15 minutes of steady driving on an ex...

BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID Brake and clutch systems are supplied from the same reservoir. The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the “MIN” and“MAX” lines are within the normaloperating range; there is no need toadd fluid. ...

If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 mL) increments through the fillertube until the level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by an authorizeddealer. An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagementconcerns and/or possible damage. Do not u...

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...

A Air cleaner filter ...............215–216 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ..............................90–91, 99 and child safety seats ..............92description ..........................91, 99disposal ....................................101driver airbag ......................92, 100indica...

W Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 Washer fluid ..............................190 Water, Driving through .............150 Windows power .........................................48 rear wiper/washer .....................45 Windshield washer fluid andwipers checking and adding fluid .....190opera...