Ford 2009 Crown Victoria - Manual

Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizedd...

Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake...

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...

Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specificinformation For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped withfeatures and options that are different from the features and options thatare described in this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement may be supplied that comp...

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 LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

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, orby applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the onp...

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.If it stays on while the engine isrunning, there may be a malfunctionwith the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a relatedcomponent. Engine o...

Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tire pressureis low. If the light remains on atstart up or while driving, the tirepressure should be checked. Referto Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for...

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or thehazard lights are turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking l...

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 as safelypossible, switch off the engine and let the eng...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the saf...

3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM; tune to a station, press andhold a preset button until sound returns. 5. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 6. Tone: Press TON...

stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.When activated, AUTOSET will momentarily appear in the display whenany of the preset controls are pressed. Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU un...

TEXT: TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your radio may be equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enableSatellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satelliteinstructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your authorized de...

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. PressMENU repeatedly until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press SEL-TEXT to toggle ON/OFF. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset...

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safeoperation of their vehicle. Only use cel...

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio andTelecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factor...

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...

During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary forextended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C inthe MAX A/C position reduce blower fan speed from the highest settingand put the vehicle’s transmission into the park gear position to continueto receive cool air f...

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base ofthe windshield. During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary forextended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C inthe MAX A/C position reduce blower fan speed from the highest settingand put...

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 (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the hea...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlampand parking lamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel from leftto right to brighten theinstrument panel. • Rotate the thumbwheel from rightto left to dim the instrumentpanel. Dome lamp control The panel dimmer cont...

8. Locate the horizontal adjuster foreach headlamp. Turn it clockwise orcounterclockwise, to place the leftedge of the high intensity area evenwith the vertical line correspondingto the headlamp under adjustment. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate ...

Rear courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped) Rotate the lens to illuminate thelamp. With the lens in the flatposition, the courtesy lamp lightswhen: • Any door is opened. • The panel dimmer thumbwheel isrotated fully to the right pastdetent. BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps ar...

1. Make sure the headlamp switch isin the off position, then open thetrunk and remove the pin-typeretainer. 2. Carefully pull the carpet away toexpose the lamp assembly hardware. 3. Remove three nuts and the lampassembly from the vehicle. 4. Remove the bulb socket byrotating it counterclockwise, the...

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. WARNING: Never adjust ...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controls(except for the driver’s) press theright side of the control. Press theleft side to restore the windowcontrols. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points...

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control toadjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the right side of the control to adjust the...

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 you turn the speed control or the ignition off, yourspeed control set speed memory iserased. ...

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 fo...

2. Press and hold the RESETcontrol for three seconds andrelease. Oil life is set to 100% and“OIL LIFE START VALUE SET TOXXX%” is displayed. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING: Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator...

KEYS The vehicle is equipped with a master key which will access the vehicle’sdoors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote trunk release. POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Smart locks (if equipped) With the key in any ignition position, ...

Auto-unlock The auto-unlock feature will unlock all doors when: • the ignition has been in the on position, all doors are closed, and thevehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h), • the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to theaccessory or off positi...

Unlocking the doors 1. Press and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 2. Press and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors. Locking the doors Press once to lock all the doors. Upon the first press the doors will lock and the parklamps/taill...

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) With the keyless entry keypad, youcan: • lock or unlock the vehicle doorswithout using the key. • open the trunk. See also Remote entry system in this chapter for more information. Your vehicle has a factory-set 5–digit code that operates the keylessent...

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

Locking doors with the keyless entry system It is not necessary to enter the factory-set code prior to locking all doors.To lock the doors, press 7 • 8 and press 9 • 0 at the same time. Note: The doors will not lock if the driver door is ajar. Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered sev...

Immobiliser System PATS XCVR certification numbers Ghana SPLS / -485 / 2001 Guam (USA) See USA Jordan 4/U/U/4250 Kenya CCK/ES/100/0 Kuwait M.C/U.S.0 /5/7-12579 Mauritius TA/2005/15 Mayotte (F) Mexico RLVVIVP03-324 Morocco MR 1299 ANRT 2004 Netherlands Antilles (NL) Nicaragua NCG-CE-04-004 Northern M...

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the samekey chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. Theseobjects will not cause dama...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in itsproper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraintwhile t...

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure thatcargo or any objects are nottrapped b...

WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. To adjust the front seatback usingthe manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle locatedon the side of the seat. • Lean against the seatbac...

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...

Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and thisforce can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very closeto the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, like infantsin rear-facing child seats, this occurs because the...

Safety restraints precautions WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in a rear seating position where they can be properly restrained. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a...

WARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a childanywhere near them. WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts fo...

Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped) WARNING: The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not across the waist. The lap belt does not adjustautomatically. Insert the tongue intothe correct buckle (the buckleclosest to the direction the tongue is...

Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing sensitive locking mode locks the webbing and preventsmore belt from being pulled out if the belt is pulled out too quickly. Thebelt will unlock when you stop pulling on it. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is pre-locked. The belt wi...

• 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 WARNING: Ford Motor Comp...

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...

If... Then... The driver’s or frontpassenger’s safety belt becomesunbuckled for approximatelyone minute while the vehicle istraveling at least 3 mph(5 km/h) and more than1-2 minutes have elapsed sincethe ignition switch has beenturned to on... The Belt-Minder 威 feature is activated - the safety belt...

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...

Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before proceeding with thedeactivation/activation programming procedure. Note : The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder 威 features must be disabled/enabled separately. Both cannot be disable/enabled during thesame key cycle. The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder 威...

WARNING: 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,increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of thevehicle. Children and airbags Children must always...

WARNING: Front seating positions only: If seating two adults and a child, Ford recommends properly restraining the child in the center front seating position, but only if doing so will not interferewith driving the vehicle. This arrangement provides lap and shoulderbelt and airbag protection for adu...

In case there is a problem with thefront passenger sensing system, theairbag readiness lamp in theinstrument cluster will stay lit. If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following: The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects thatmay be lodged underneath the front passenger ...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. A difficulty with the system is ...

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...

Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles(including pretensioners) Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BEdisposed of by qualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for childr...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infantsortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier, convertibleseat, or toddler seat). Smallc...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, which may result in serious injury ordeath. WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase ...

If the child is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by yourchild safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can berestrained properly, then restrain the child in the child safety seat orwith the belt-positioning booster. Remember that child seats andbelt-positioning bo...

Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attachingchild safety seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH loweranchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved.Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat. Referto Recom...

2. Locate the correct anchor for theselected seating position. 3. Open the tether anchor cover. 4. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safety seat maynot be retained properly in theevent of a collision. 5. Tighten the child safety seat te...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does notstay positioned on the shoulder during use. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back be...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality G...

WARNING: Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may 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 rollingresistance, resulting in heat build...

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...

WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautionslisted below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressureindicated, re-lubricate and try again.When inflating the ...

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to fiveseconds. WARNING: Do not spin th...

• 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, tir...

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. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

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. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your fourroad tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The LowTire Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is significantly low.Once the light is illuminated, ...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to thefollowing chart for information conc...

Low TirePressureWarning Light Possiblecause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire inuse Your temporary spare tire is in use.(This includes the optional full-sizedmatching wheel and tire). Repair thedamaged road wheel and re-mountit on the vehicle to restore systemfunctionality. F...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, ve...

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....

WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the...

WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s pla...

to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend eachweigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1,400 - (2 x 220) -(12 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 1,200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not haveenough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, thecalculation would be: 635 kg - (2 ...

Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a loadcarrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainersof the vehic...

• 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 also assistin transmission cooling. For addit...

Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailerinto the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after thetrailer is removed from the water. When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise abo...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— shuts off the engine and allaccessories/locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. 2. Accessory— allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 3. On— all electrical circuitsoperational. Warning lightsillu...

You may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine iscold when operating on E 85 ethanol. Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time as starterdamage may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to off andwait 30 seconds before trying again. Do not use startin...

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater withungrounded electrical systems or two pronged (cheater) adapters.Also ensure that the block heater, especially the cord, is in goodcondition before use. • Make sure that when in operation, the extension cord plug /engineblock heater...

The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lockup during brakeapplications and compensates forthis tendency. The wheels areprevented from locking even whenthe brakes are firmly applied. Theaccompanying illustration depictsthe advantage of an ABS equippedvehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABSequipped ...

Parking brake Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set the parking brake: 1. Move the gearshift to P (Park). 2. Push pedal downward. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned on) until theparking brake is fully...

STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold thesteering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more thana few seconds when the engine is running. It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in thepower steering fluid reservoir:...

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. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn off the airsuspensi...

• O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D toother gears. Examples: heavy city traffic where continuous shifting inand out of overdrive occurs, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towingand when engine braking is required...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...

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 Customer Information Guidefor information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you maypurchase exten...

• 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 Protected Circuits 1 10A Ignition (START) - Starter relaycoil, DTRS 2 7.5A Power mirrors, Mirror switch,Keypad switch, Decklid switch,DDM, Cluster 3 5A Ignition (START) - Audio mute,Police PDB (Police vehicles only) 4 10A LCM (switch illumination),Autolamp sensor ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 14 15A Taxi, Adjustable pedals 15 10A Ignition (ON) - EATC module,A/C mode switch (vehiclesequipped with manual A/C only),A/C blower relay coil 16 20A OBD II 17 10A Ignition (ON) - A/C mode switch(vehicles equipped with manualA/C), Blend door, H...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 26 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Cluster,LCM, Overdrive cancel switch,Traction control switch 27 — Not used 28 7.5A Brake signal, LCM (BTSI), ABS 29 2A Hazard in (Police vehicles only) 30 2A Battery saver (Police vehiclesonly) 31 5A Key in (LCM) 32 ...

and tread design. If this is the case, this dissimilar spare tire is still ratedfor your vehicle loads (GAWR and GVWR). This temporary spare tire isnot equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensor. Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when th...

When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on theSafety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire • Use more than one...

When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additionalcaution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel andseek service as ...

WARNING: On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn off the airsuspension switch prior to jacking,hoisting or towing your vehicle. Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter. 2. Remove the lug wrench from thejack. Rotate the lug wrench socketout from the handle. Tire change procedure ...

1. Block the diagonally oppositewheel. 2. Remove any wheel trim. Insertthe tapered end of the lug nutwrench behind wheel covers orhubcaps and twist off. 3. Loosen each wheel metal lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground. Before placing the ...

WARNING: To lessen risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body underthe vehicle while changing a tire.Do not start the engine when yourvehicle is on the jack. The jack isONLY meant for changing the tire. • Never use the rear differentialas a jacking point. 4. Remove the metal lug nuts ...

Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmissionvehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-startcapability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatictransmission may cause transmission damage. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is insta...

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...

Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without accessto wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) yourvehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flattowed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: •...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing Address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing Address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knockindex lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a regionaloffice or owner relations/customer relationship office. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion maydamage the effectiveness of your emi...

Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer orby writing to:Ford Motor Company of Canada, LimitedService Publications CHQ202The Canadian RoadP.O. Box 2000Oakville, ON, CanadaL6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your v...

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 • 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,or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, su...

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 ...

PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and TarRemover (ZC-42). • For plastic...

INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with aclean and damp white cotton cloth, then with a clean and dry whitecotton cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner(ZC-38-A) on the instrument panel and interior tr...

• If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area firstwith Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). In Canada, useMotorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101). • If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate) or the rin...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. Thesequality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

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/Customer Infor...

Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Ins...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 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 10. Automatic trans...

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...

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. 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...

• 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 dipstick 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 AmericanPetrol...

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...

WARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect againstpossible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin oreyes, flush immediately with water f...

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

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...

WARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recyclingand disposi...

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling systemand engine protection. What you should know about fail-safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven tempo...

3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool. 4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer. Driving the vehicle witho...

Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. 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; ...

Choosing the right fuel If your vehicle is a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), use only UNLEADEDFUEL and FUEL ETHANOL (Ed75–Ed85). If your vehicle is not a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), then only useUNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 10%ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel,...

Fuel quality Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. Itshould not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fueltank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octanerating. These products have not been approved for your engine andcould cause dama...

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 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is en...

• 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...

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. Ifthe vehicle is s...

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

Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may causeinternal transmission component damage. 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 cond...

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 Remote start Vehicle security systems For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................174 Air cleaner filter ...............255–256 Air conditioning ..........................38 Air suspension ...........................178 description ..............................178 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ................................107, 117...

brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....179fluid, checking and adding(automatic) .............................253fluid, refill capacities ..............258lubricant specifications ..........258 Trunk ...........................................75 remote release ....................72, 78 Turn signal ...........