Page 2 - Table of Contents
Seating and Safety Restraints 107 Seating 107 Safety restraints 118 Airbags 132 Child restraints 147 Tires, Wheels and Loading 164 Tire information 166 Tire inflation 169 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 182 Vehicle loading 186 Trailer towing 193 Recreational towing 197 Driving 198 Starting 19...
Page 3 - Copyright © 2008 Ford Motor Company
Maintenance and Specifications 270 Engine compartment 272 Engine oil 275 Battery 278 Engine Coolant and Motor/Electronics Coolant 280 Fuel information 286 Air filter(s) 301 Part numbers 303 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 304 Engine data 307 Accessories 310 Scheduled Maintenance Gu...
Page 4 - CONGRATULATIONS; Owner’s Guide; SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION; Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Hybrid. Please take the timeto get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. Themore you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater thesafety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Fo...
Page 5 - Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and; PERCHLORATE MATERIAL; Trailer towing
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...
Page 6 - HYBRID OPERATION
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils sincethese additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. HYBRID OPERATION The Hybrid is a whole new kind of SUV that combines electric andgasol...
Page 7 - Jump starting
Transmission Operation: Due to the technologically advanced, electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transaxle (eCVT) you willnot feel shift changes like those of a non-hybrid vehicle. Your Hybrid’stransmission is designed to do its work seamlessly. Since your engine speed is controlled by t...
Page 8 - Driving to optimize fuel economy; Keep tires properly inflated and only use recommended
Engine: The engine speed in your hybrid is not directly tied to your vehicle speed. Your vehicle’s engine and transmission are designed todeliver the power you need at the most efficient engine speed. Duringheavy accelerations, your hybrid may reach high engine speeds (up to6000 RPM). This is charac...
Page 12 - Scheduled maintenance
Question Answer How far can I go in Electric Driveif I run out of gas? Running out of gas is notrecommended. However, you maybe able to go about one mile,driving at 30 mph (48 km/h), if thebattery has a normal state ofcharge. What is the engine oil changeservice interval? The engine oil should be ch...
Page 14 - Service Data Recording; Event Data Recording; Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
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...
Page 15 - Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.; Using your vehicle as an ambulance; Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle; Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required
Using your vehicle with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Cell phone use Th...
Page 16 - Vehicle Symbol Glossary
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...
Page 18 - WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES; Instrument Cluster
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...
Page 19 - Brake system warning light:; BRAKE
WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmom...
Page 20 - Ready indicator light:
Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder 威 chime will also sound to remind youto fasten your safety belt. Refer tothe Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder 威 chime feature. Master vehicle electrical hazardwarning lamp: Indicates Hybrid...
Page 23 - GAUGES; Message center
GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Battery gauge: Provides information about the vehicle’senergy usage. • ASSIST — Battery provides extrapower to boost the vehicle’sacceleration. • CHARGE — Storing extra energy in the battery when coasting orslowing down. Odometer: Registers th...
Page 25 - AUDIO SYSTEMS; Entertainment Systems
AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM/single CD or in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible soundsystem 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 d...
Page 27 - For a CD6 system–
To activate the autoset feature: Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use SEEK/TRACK to toggle AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the searchto initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you pressanother control within those five sec...
Page 28 - To auto load up to six discs–; To auto eject all loaded discs–
To auto load up to six discs– Press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD #. Load the desired disc, label side up. The systemwill prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert thediscs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the discin preset #1 will ...
Page 31 - Satellite radio menu; SATELLITE RADIO MENU:
CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder): Press to toggle between turning the most recently selected satellite radio category on or off. The categoryicon (CAT) will illuminate in the display when a specific category isselected (the icon will not illuminate during CATEGORY ALL). If nocategory has ever been sel...
Page 32 - Sound Adjustments
• DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all song’s from the system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK toconfirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALLDELETED. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SONGS. • ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE...
Page 34 - To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:
Your vehicle is equipped with anAuxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). TheAuxiliary Input Jack provides a wayto connect your portable musicplayer to the in-vehicle audiosystem. This allows the audio from aportable music player to be playedthrough the vehicle speakers withhigh fidelity. To achieve optimalperfor...
Page 36 - GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION; There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
Your vehicle may be equipped with aUSB port located on the instrumentpanel. This feature allows you toplug in media playing devices,memory sticks, and also to chargedevices if they support this feature.For further information on thisfeature, refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC sup...
Page 38 - Audio system warranty and service; Refer to the; MP3 track and folder structure; Sample MP3 structure
CDs with homemade paper(adhesive) labels should not beinserted into the CD player asthe label may peel and cause theCD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemadeCDs be identified withpermanent felt tip marker ratherthan adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact your authori...
Page 39 - SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music, news,; Satellite radio reception factors:; To receive the satellite signal, your
Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the syst...
Page 40 - SIRIUS satellite radio service:; SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription
• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms caninterfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result ...
Page 42 - Navigation system
Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS tower to the vehicle antenna. You are in a location that i...
Page 43 - DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL; Press to engage full automatic; Climate Controls
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL 1. AUTO/Driver temperature: Press to engage full automatic operation. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflowdistribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or coolthe vehicle to reach the desired temperature. Turn to increa...
Page 44 - Passenger temperature:; Heated seats
4. Defrost/Floor: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The systemwill automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. On dayswhere the outside temperature is approximately freezing or higher, theengine will run con...
Page 46 - Heated outside mirrors
For maximum cooling performance: • Automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation. 2. Do not override A/C or (recirculated air). 3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). Make sure ECON mode is deactivated. • Manual operation: 1. Select A/C. 2. Select or . 3. Select (recirculated air) ...
Page 48 - HEADLAMP CONTROL; headlamps on with windshield wipers feature.; Lights
HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to turn on the headlamps. Rotate back to to turn the headlamps off. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe ...
Page 50 - Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output.
High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the i...
Page 51 - PANEL DIMMER CONTROL; If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is; AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicableswitches in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lampoperation. Move the control to the full uprightposition, past detent, to turn on theinterior lamps. Rotate to full down position (pastdetent) to prevent i...
Page 52 - Close the hood and turn off the lamps.; TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
4. On the wall or screen you willobserve a light pattern with adistinct horizontal edge of highintensity light towards the right. Ifthis edge is not at the horizontalreference line, the beam will need tobe adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster onthe headlamp, then turn theadjuster either clockwi...
Page 53 - Cargo and dome lamp
The dome lamp control has threepositions: • OFF: In this position, the lampwill not illuminate when the doorsare open or when attempting toturn the dome lamp on by fullyrotating the dimmer controllocated on the instrument panel. • DOOR: In this position, the dome lamp will illuminate only when adoor...
Page 54 - Examples of acceptable condensation are:
Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells, cupholders,the console bin and the console traywith a choice of seven colors. Theambient lighting control switch islocated on the floor console. Toactivate, press and release thecontrol switch to cycle through theseven color choices plus the offs...
Page 55 - Backup lamp; Replacing the interior bulbs; Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.; Replacing exterior bulbs; Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions ofunacceptable moisture are present. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbsmust be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an“E” for Europe to ensure lamp perform...
Page 60 - Courtesy wipe feature:; One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after; Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp); Driver Controls
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...
Page 61 - Rear window wiper/washer controls; OFF — Rear wiper and washer off.; TILT STEERING WHEEL; To adjust the steering wheel:
Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate therear window wiper and washercontrol to the desired position.Select: INT 2 — Normal speed operation ofrear wiper. INT 1 — Intermittent operation ofrear wiper. OFF — Rear wiper and washer off. For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold a...
Page 62 - Compass zone adjustment.; Compass zone adjustment
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamps. ELECTRONIC COMPASS The compass heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W andNW in the center stack display. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and po...
Page 63 - Compass calibration adjustment
4. Press the SETUP control to selectthe Update Zone function anddisplay the current ZONE XX in thecenter stack display. 5. Continue to press the RESETcontrol until the correct zoneappears in the center stack display. 6. The direction will display afterthe RESET control is released. Thezone is now up...
Page 64 - CENTER CONSOLE; Use only soft cups in the cupholders. Hard objects
CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. These include: 1. Cupholders 2. Utility compartment console lidhas a CD holder, a business cardholder and two pen holders. Theutility compartment has a removablebin with coin holder slots, a slidingtray, a cell phone holder ...
Page 68 - Window lock; Accessory delay; INTERIOR MIRROR; Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in; Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
One touch down (AUTO) Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Push the switch completelydown to the second detent andrelease quickly. The window willopen fully. Momentarily press theswitch to any position to stop thewindow operation. Window lock The window lock featu...
Page 70 - Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on
Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a ...
Page 71 - Setting speed control; Disengaging speed control
Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET + control andrelease it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The indicator ligh...
Page 73 - STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS; These controls allow you to operate some audio control features.; Radio control features; Press MEDIA to select:
• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET + control. Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off thespeed control: • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. • Turn off the ignition. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed...
Page 74 - In Satellite radio mode:; Navigation System
In Radio mode: • Press to access the next/previous preset station. In CD mode: • Press to listen to the next track on the disc. In Satellite radio mode: • Press to advance through preset channels. In any mode: • Press VOL + or VOL - to adjustthe volume. Navigation system hands freecontrol features (...
Page 77 - You; Selectable features; Reset
The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when theglass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the vehicle. Accessory delay: With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof(if equipped) may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ign...
Page 85 - LIFTGATE
LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT — Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on orcontinues...
Page 86 - CARGO AREA FEATURES
WARNING: Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can injure yourlungs and cause drowsiness and even death. This will also preventpassengers and cargo from falling out. If you mus...
Page 87 - LUGGAGE RACK
LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle may be equipped with aroof rack. The maximum load forthe roof rack is 100 lb (45 kg),evenly distributed on the cross-bars.If it is not possible to evenlydistribute the load, position it in thecenter or as far forward on thecross-bars as possible. Do not use the vehicle’s do...
Page 90 - KEYS; Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency.; Locks and Security
KEYS Your vehicle is equipped with twoIntegrated Keyhead Transmitters(IKTs). The IKT functions as both aprogrammed ignition key thatoperates all the locks and starts thevehicle, and a remote keyless entrytransmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed keywill not permit...
Page 91 - control can be
Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter(IKT) To avoid inadvertently activating the remote entry functions of yourvehicle, it is recommended that the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter(IKT) be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle. When inserting the IKT into thei...
Page 92 - Unlocking the doors; Autolock; Deactivating/activating autolock
POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Door key unlocking/locking Unlocking the doors Turn the key in the door cylinder to unlock the driver’s door only. Allother doors will remain locked. Locking the doors Turn the key in the door cylinder t...
Page 94 - Autounlock; Deactivating/activating autounlock; Note; Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
Message center procedure For information on activating/deactivating the autolock feature using thevehicle’s message center, refer to Message center information in the Driver Controls chapter. Autounlock The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: • the ignition is in the on position, all ...
Page 95 - Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure; horn chirp; Message center procedure; Smart unlocking feature
1. Place the key in the ignition andturn the ignition to the on position. 2. Press the power door unlockcontrol on the door panel threetimes. 3. Turn the ignition from the onposition to the off position. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back ...
Page 96 - CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS; Setting the lock for one
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. NOTE: Setting the lock for on...
Page 97 - One step door unlocking
The IKT allows you to: • remotely unlock the vehicledoors. • remotely lock all the vehicledoors. • remotely open the power liftgateglass. • activate the personal alarm. • operate the illuminated entryfeature. The remote entry lock/unlockfeature operates in any ignitionposition except while the key i...
Page 98 - Switching from two step to one step door unlocking; Locking the doors
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking Unlocking can be switched between two step and one step door unlocking by pressing and holding both and buttons simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately4 seconds. The turn signal will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle ...
Page 99 - How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of theIKT near the key ring in order toremove the battery cover. 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 o...
Page 100 - Illuminated entry; Illuminated exit; not; Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
Illuminated entry The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when theIntegrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad isused to unlock the door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition is turned to the on position, or • ...
Page 101 - KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
You may also perform the following power door lock sequence toenable/disable the perimeter lamps feature. Note: Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (off) position and all vehicle doors are closed. Youmust complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will haveto be repeated. If ...
Page 103 - Programming
Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of eachother. The interior lamps will illuminate. To unlock all doors and liftgate, press the 3 • 4 ...
Page 104 - Your vehicle comes equipped with two Integrated Keyhead
Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is in the offposition, the indicator will flashonce every two seconds toindicate the SecuriLock™ systemis functioning as a theftdeterrent. • When the ignition is in the on position, the indi...
Page 105 - Programming spare keys; A maximum of eight coded; coded key; into the; coded
If your IKTs or standard SecuriLock™ coded keys are lost or stolen andyou don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicletowed to an authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased fromyour vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed. Replacing coded keys can be very c...
Page 106 - insert the new
5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keepthe ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no morethan 10 seconds. 6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position and remove the secondpreviously programmed coded key from the ignition. 7. Within 20 sec...
Page 107 - Seating and Safety Restraints
FRONT SEATS Notes: 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. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING:...
Page 111 - Front passenger sensing system
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. WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the ...
Page 114 - Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat.
2. Place the head restraint underthe front seat for storage. 3. Pull the seat release control. Note: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat. 4. Flip seat forward. 2009 Escape Hybrid (ehv) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 114
Page 115 - When the seatback release
Attach the safety belt web snapbutton to the quarter trim panelsnap button. This will ensure thatsafety belt does not get caught bystaying out of the seat back foldingpath. 5. To release seatback, pull theseatback release lever (on top ofseat) toward the front seat. This iscommon for both 60% and 40...
Page 118 - How does the Personal Safety System
SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System 姞 The Personal Safety System 威 provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to helpfurther reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able toanalyze different occupant conditions and cra...
Page 119 - NEVER; place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air
longitudinal deceleration. The pretensioners are designed to activate infrontal, and in side collisions and rollovers. Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbaginflation energy. A lower, less forceful ener...
Page 120 - STRONGLY
WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off thepassenger front airbag. The system is designed to help protect small(child size) occupants from airbag deployments wh...
Page 121 - Safety restraints precautions
Determining if the Personal Safety System 姞 is operational The Personal Safety System 威 uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Referto the Warning light section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal S...
Page 124 - Automatic locking mode; When to use the automatic locking mode; any time; a child safety seat, except a
Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automaticlocking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. This mode should be used any time a ch...
Page 125 - How to disengage the automatic locking mode; Safety belt height adjustment
How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all seating ...
Page 127 - Safety belt warning light and indicator chime; Conditions of operation
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned t...
Page 129 - in 4 of us will be; Prime time for an accident.
The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts(All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ Crashes are rare events ⬙ 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to ⬙ rare ⬙ events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will b...
Page 130 - People; feature; The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder
Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ I have an airbag ⬙ Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. ⬙ I’d rather be thrown clear ⬙ Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely toDIE. Safet...
Page 133 - Body Builders Layout Book
WARNING: Never place your arm over the airbag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. To properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly...
Page 134 - Children and airbags; Airbags can kill
Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. WARNING: Airb...
Page 136 - the airbag will not; If the
The RCM (restraints control module) monitors its own internal circuitsand the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including theimpact sensors, the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, theairbag back up power and the airbag ignitors). WARNING: Several air bag system components ...
Page 140 - If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following:; Pull the vehicle over.
WARNING: 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).C...
Page 141 - Determining if the system is operational; Airbag readiness; Seat-mounted side airbag system
WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the status of the system. Refer to Airbag readines...
Page 143 - the
The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateraldeceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuitthat initiates airbag inflation.The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the system. Rather, it...
Page 145 - How does the Safety Canopy
How does the Safety Canopy 姞 system work? The design and development of theSafety Canopy 威 system included recommended testing proceduresthat were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known asthe Side Airbag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the risk...
Page 147 - SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN; Airbag supplemental restraint system; Important child restraint precautions; Always make sure your child is secured properly in
• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system maynot function properly in the ev...
Page 148 - Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
WARNING: All children are shaped differently. The Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safetyorganizations or are the minimum requirements of law. Fordrecommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety...
Page 151 - Transporting children; or on the internet
WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a collision. WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended...
Page 152 - When installing a child safety seat:
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and/or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the informationpresented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system(SRS) section in this chapter. • Carefully fol...
Page 155 - later in this chapter.
8. Remove remaining slack from thebelt. Force the seat down with extraweight, e.g., by pressing down orkneeling on the child restraint whilepulling up on the shoulder belt inorder to force slack from the belt.This is necessary to remove theremaining slack that will exist oncethe additional weight of...
Page 157 - Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
only be used at this seating position provided that the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated.Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat isattached to that anchor. WARNING: The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 280...
Page 158 - Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.
The rear seating positions of your vehicle are equipped with built-intether strap anchors located behind the seats on the roof panel in thecargo area. The tether strap anchors in yourvehicle are in the following positions(shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether a...
Page 159 - Child booster seats
3. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. The arrow in the above graphicpoints toward the front of thevehicle. If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safety seat maynot be retained properly in theevent of a collision. 4. Tighten the child safety seattether strap according to them...
Page 163 - Child restraint and safety belt maintenance; For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to
The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’shead hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you shouldnever use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is generally best to use abooster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back ...
Page 164 - NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS; Tires, Wheels and Loading
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...
Page 165 - VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS; Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD; How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD Systems (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Four Wheel Drive (4WD) system.With the 4WD option, power will be delivered to the front wheels anddistributed to the rear wheels as needed. This increases traction whichmay enable you to safely drive over terrain a...
Page 167 - Treadwear; ) times as well on the government course as a tire; Traction AA A B C; The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on; Temperature A B C; The temperature grade for this tire is established
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The ...
Page 172 - Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as; Tire Replacement Requirements
WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed,inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives.In general, tires should be replaced after six years regardless of treadwear. However, heat cau...
Page 174 - Highway hazards
Note: The use of a different tire can effect the fuel economy of your vehicle. The tire pressure monitoring sensors mounted in the wheels (originallyinstalled on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarketwheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Companymay affect...
Page 175 - scheduled maintenance information
Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of yourvehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If yourvehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may beout of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel ali...
Page 176 - INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive(4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, ti...
Page 177 - Information on “P” type tires
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...
Page 178 - Letter rating; For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph; Tire Ply Composition and Material Used:; Indicates the number of
Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h) U 124 mph (200 km/h) H 130 mph (210 km/h)...
Page 179 - Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and; Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades; The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the; Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure:; Indicates the tire
11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Safety ComplianceCertification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of thedriver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 12. Treadwear, Traction and Tempe...
Page 180 - Load Range/Load Inflation
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...
Page 181 - Vehicle loading — with and without a trailer
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 ...
Page 183 - Changing tires with TPMS; It is; Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS); When your temporary spare tire is installed
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The ...
Page 184 - Customer Action Required; Solid Warning Light
To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System,have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on yourvehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of ...
Page 185 - Flashing Warning Light Spare tire in
Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possiblecause Customer Action Required Flashing Warning Light Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use.Repair the damaged road wheeland re-mount it on the vehicle torestore system functionality. For adescription of how the systemfunctions under these condi...
Page 186 - SNOW TIRES AND CABLES; Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed; VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
SNOW TIRES AND CABLES 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...
Page 188 - Cargo Weight; – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight,
Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehi...
Page 189 - These
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....
Page 190 - RV and Trailer Towing Guide
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...
Page 191 - Steps for determining the correct load limit:
WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tireswith a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...
Page 193 - TRAILER TOWING; Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:
TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer towoption package. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and tomaximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment...
Page 196 - When towing a trailer:; Trailer towing tips; Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all runninglights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Do notconnect trailer lamps directly to your vehicle’s tail lamps. This can causedamage to your vehicle’s electrical system. See your authorized dea...
Page 197 - Wrecker towing
• To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hotweather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park). • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you mustpark on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels. Launching or retrieving a...
Page 198 - Starting the vehicle; Driving
STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. 2. Accessory— allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the vehicle is notrunning. 3. On— all electrical circuitsoperational and warning lights willilluminate. This is the position th...
Page 201 - Guarding against exhaust fumes
Note: After starting the vehicle, the engine may stop running to conserve fuel after it is warmed-up and the high voltage battery issufficiently charged. Note: If the vehicle does not start, put the gearshift lever into P (Park), turn the ignition off, then attempt to start the vehicle again. If the...
Page 203 - Refer to
How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To cleanthem, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine blockheater system may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 wattsof energy per hour. Your factory ...
Page 204 - ABS
Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce theeffectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stoppingdistance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retainsteering control during ha...
Page 205 - Parking brake; If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
Regenerative braking does not take the place of the standard frictionbrakes; it only assists them. Regenerative braking has also been designedto interact with the anti-lock brake system (ABS). Regenerative brakingis disabled when the ABS is activated or the battery is fully charged. Parking brake Ap...
Page 209 - Roll Stability ControlTM (RSC
The Engine Traction Control and Brake Traction Control system may bedeactivated in certain situations. See the Switching Off AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC 威 section following. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directionalstability during advers...
Page 212 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION; Fuses and relays
WARNING: Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as driving at slowerspeeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increasedstopping distance, when driving a heavily load...
Page 214 - If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
To put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your ve...
Page 217 - Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent 4WD System thatcontinuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically...
Page 218 - If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement; If your vehicle gets stuck
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, butavoid severe brake application, and ease the vehicle back onto thepavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steeringwheel too sharply while returning to the road surfac...
Page 219 - Emergency maneuvers; Sand
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Emergency maneuvers •...
Page 220 - Mud and water; Driving through deep water may damage the transmission.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against youand cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance maybe required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to backout the way you came if you proceed with caution. Mud and water If you must drive through highwa...
Page 221 - Driving on hilly or sloping terrain; Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep; . A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally upor down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight upor straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills . A danger lies in losing traction, sli...
Page 223 - Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
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 ...
Page 224 - 4–hours, seven days a week; Roadside Emergencies
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...
Page 225 - Using roadside assistance; Customer Information Guide
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...
Page 226 - HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL; With extended use, the flasher may run down your low voltage
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on thesteering column, just behind thesteering wheel. The hazard flasherswill operate when the ignition is inany position or if the key is not inthe ignition. Push in the flasher control and allfront and rear direction signals willflash. Press the...
Page 227 - Turn the ignition to the off position.
The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the front passenger’sfootwell, behind a flip-up cover. The high voltage shut-off switch islocated in the cargo area on thepassenger side of the vehicle in thejack compartment, behind the jackaccess door. The switch is locatedbehind the jack. To reset the sw...
Page 228 - Standard fuse amperage rating and color
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the fuel pump shut-off or try to startyour vehicle; you could injure yourself or others. Have all the passengersget out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicleare not ...
Page 229 - Passenger compartment fuse panel; The fuses are coded as follows:; Location; Sync module
Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on theright-hand side of the centerconsole, by the instrument panel.Remove the panel cover to accessthe fuse cover. Press the tabs on thetop and bottom of the fuse cover toremove. The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp ...
Page 232 - Maintenance and Specifications
WARNING: Always disconnect the low voltage (underhood) battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the low voltage (underhood) battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the low vo...
Page 236 - CHANGING A FLAT TIRE; Tire Pressure Monitoring System; Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire that isdifferent in one or...
Page 238 - Stopping and securing the vehicle
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 (...
Page 240 - Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)
Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped) 1. Insert the lug wrench through theaccess hole in the rear bumper. 2. Turn the handle counterclockwiseand lower the spare tire until it canbe slid rearward and the cable isslack. 3. Slide the retainer through thecenter of the wheel. If ...
Page 241 - Tire change procedure
6. If not replacing the spare or flattire to the underbody storage area,raise winch up into the installedposition. 7. Use the attached fastener strap(2) to tie the tether end to thewinch actuator shaft (if equipped). Tire change procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the ...
Page 242 - Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations:; Front
2. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground. Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front View shown from rear of front tire.Position the jack directly below theprotruding bolt. 2009 Escape Hy...
Page 243 - Rear
• Rear View shown from forward of reartire. Position the jack directly belowthe stud on the rear trailing arm. 3. Position the jack according to theguides and turn the jack handleclockwise until the tire is amaximum of 1 inch (25 mm) off theground. Be sure to place the jack awayfrom the rear edge of...
Page 246 - If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch, guide; Repeat this tightness check procedure (every six months, per; WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing down. If yourvehicle is equipped with aluminum wheels, remove the wheel ornament. 4. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainerthrough the center of the wheel. 5. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is raise...
Page 247 - RUNNING OUT OF FUEL; Running out of fuel; Do not
WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum orbrake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners thatattach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do ...
Page 248 - Preparing your vehicle; Maintenance and Specification; Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
JUMP STARTING(LOW VOLTAGE [UNDERHOOD] BATTERY ONLY) WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted....
Page 249 - Connecting the jumper cables; In the illustrations,
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...
Page 250 - use fuel lines, engine rocker
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 ...
Page 251 - Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.; Removing the jumper cables; Remove the jumper cable from the
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...
Page 252 - relearn
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...
Page 253 - that the front wheels (drive wheels) be placed on a dolly to; required; that your vehicle be towed with a wheel
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 anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...
Page 254 - Emergency towing; Brake shift interlock
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. Emergency towing In case of a...
Page 255 - Customer Assistance
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...
Page 256 - Additional Assistance
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...
Page 259 - FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
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...
Page 260 - GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
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 ...
Page 263 - Cleaning
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...
Page 264 - WAXING; Wash the vehicle first.; PAINT CHIPS; Always read the instructions before using the products.; ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
• After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of MotorcraftPremium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer,or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmentaleffects. WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Pr...
Page 265 - ENGINE; As with all transmissions, be especially careful as
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 ...
Page 266 - WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES; Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
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...
Page 267 - INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS; Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents; INTERIOR; Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
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...
Page 268 - UNDERBODY
• 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...
Page 269 - FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
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...
Page 270 - SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS; scheduled maintenance; PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
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...
Page 273 - WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID; Maintenance product specifications and capacities; Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
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 meets Ford specifications. Do not use anyspecial washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bugwash. They may cause s...
Page 274 - CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES; Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and armaway from the glass. Turn the bladeat a right angle to the arm. 2. Squeeze the locking tabs torelease the blade from the arm andpull the blade away from the arm toremove it. 3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place. Replace wi...
Page 275 - Changing rear window wiper blade; To replace the wiper blade:; ENGINE OIL
Changing rear window wiper blade The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position. This reducesthe risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car wash. To replace the wiper blade: 1. Grab the wiper arm with onehand close to the arm/blade jointand pull it as far away from theglass as possib...
Page 276 - oil must be added; Adding engine oil; Checking the engine
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick.6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is within the lower and upper holes/lines, the oil level isacceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the lower hole/line, engine ...
Page 277 - Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.; Engine oil and filter recommendations; Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil; SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and; scheduled maintenance information.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above thefull mark on the engine oil level dipstick. 4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise1/4 of a turn until it is seated. To avoid possibl...
Page 279 - Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near thebattery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provideproper ventilation. WARNING: When lif...
Page 280 - Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.; Low and high voltage battery – storage; RETURN
6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is ...
Page 281 - Checking engine coolant; scheduled
Checking engine coolant The concentration and level ofengine coolant should be checked atthe intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information . The coolant concentration should bemaintained at 50/50 coolant anddistilled water, which equates to afreeze point of -34°F (-36°C).Coolant concentratio...
Page 282 - Factory fill and coolant specifications; 0–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:; Common instructions for cooling systems
Checking motor/electronics (M/E) coolant The M/E coolant reservoir is locatedbehind the engine coolant reservoir.Refer to the following enginecoolant sections for all information,instructions and warnings related tocooling systems. The two systemsuse the same coolant and operatesimilarly, with the M...
Page 283 - Adding engine coolant; brand with the
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir islow or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not u...
Page 284 - Alcohol; Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.
• Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolantsmixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating orfreezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion...
Page 285 - Recycled engine coolant; Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate; Coolant refill capacity; Severe climates
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolantreservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. Ifnecessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant anddistilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 quar...
Page 288 - Refueling; Easy FuelTM “no cap” fuel system
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; ...
Page 289 - Choosing the right fuel; Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
If the Check Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message comeson, the fuel fill inlet may not have properly closed. The inlet may havestuck open or debris may be preventing the inlet from fully closing. Atthe next opportunity, safely pull off the road, turn off the engine, openthe fuel fil...
Page 290 - Choosing the right
Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline with apump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.We do not recommend the use ofgasolines labeled as “Regular” inhigh altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes kno...
Page 292 - Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container.; use aftermarket funnels they will not work with; ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY; For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
2. Slowly insert the funnel into theEasy Fuel™ system. 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container. 4. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnelscan be purchased from your authorized dealer if you choose to disposeof the funnel. Do not use aftermarket fun...
Page 293 - Calculating fuel economy; Habits
• Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent. Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in miles or ki...
Page 294 - EPA fuel economy estimates
• Drive at reasonable speeds. Traveling at 60 mph [96 km/h] usesapproximately 20% less fuel than traveling at 70 mph [112 km/h]). • Minimize A/C and defroster usage. Selecting defrost, or defrost/floormode on the climate control system will force the engine to runcontinuously, which reduces fuel eco...
Page 295 - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA fuel economy estimatesshould be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with othervehicles. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method ofoperation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control c...
Page 298 - Refer to your
BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced. Check fluid levels with the ignitionin the RUN position. Fluid levelsbetween the “MIN” and “MAX” linesare within the normal operatingrange; there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid...
Page 301 - AIR FILTER; Changing the air filter element
AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filterelement listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle da...
Page 302 - Changing the high voltage battery air filter element
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING FILTER (REAR A/C)MAINTENANCE The high voltage battery has a dedicated A/C cooling system whichincludes an air filter. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for air filter. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraf...
Page 309 - TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
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...
Page 310 - Accessories
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...
Page 311 - Peace of mind; Wheel locks
Peace of mind Wheel locks 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 vehicle or ofthe front or...
Page 312 - Scheduled Maintenance Guide
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why maintain your vehicle? This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for yourvehicle. Carefully following this schedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance andmay also help to increase the value of ...
Page 313 - Genuine Ford Parts and Service
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts.Parts other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford authorized remanufacturedparts that are used for maintenance replacement or for the service ofcomponents affecting emission control must be equivalent to genuineFord Motor Company parts in pe...
Page 314 - Get the most from your service and maintenance visits; Convenience
Get the most from your service and maintenance visits There are a lot of reasons why visiting your Ford or Lincoln MercuryDealership for all your service needs is a great way to help keep yourvehicle running great. Convenience Many Dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to makeyour ser...
Page 315 - WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?; Owner’s
and Motorcraft branded parts meet these specifications. You can findthem at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Look for thefollowing brand logos to ensure the parts installed on your vehicle meetFord Motor Company Specifications. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts Ford and Lincoln ...
Page 316 - Multi-point Inspection
Multi-point Inspection In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you havethe systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify anypotential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Companysuggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at ...
Page 317 - Then go to the vehicles and services pick at the Web site.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG The following section contains the “Normal Schedule”. This schedule ispresented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with exceptionsnoted. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE WEB To learn more about the importance of routine and dealer-performedmaintenan...
Page 322 - SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS; Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier; Change engine oil and replace filter
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or 200 hours of engine operation (whichever comes first) Change engine oil and replace filter Every 5,000 miles Inspect tires and rotateInspect wheel ends for end play and noise 140,000 mil...
Page 323 - with engine on in the above listed usage.; Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Extensive Idling and/or Low Speed Driving for Long Distances as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Vehicle or Livery. This operating condition is for Extensive Maximum A/C or Heater Operation with engine on in the above listed usage. Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or 200 hours of en...
Page 324 - Special Operating Conditions Log
Special Operating Conditions Log D EALER V ALIDATION : RO#: P&A C ODE : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : RO#: P&A C ODE : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : RO#: P&A C ODE : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : RO#: P&A C ODE : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION...
Page 328 - Index
A Accessory delay ..........................68 AdvanceTrac ..............................206 Air cleaner filter ...............301–303 Air conditioning automatic temperaturecontrol system ..........................43 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................132, 141, 144 and child...
Page 333 - Windows
Tires ...................................166–168 alignment ................................175care ..........................................171changing ..........................239, 241checking the pressure ............171inflating ...................................169label .........................