Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
Page 12
...horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ ...brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, ...
...horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ ...brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
Page 19
... front hub needle bearings (Excursion). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Consult your dealer for your particular requirements. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change manual transmission fluid. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings).
... front hub needle bearings (Excursion). Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Consult your dealer for your particular requirements. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change manual transmission fluid. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings).
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
Page 25
... dipstick. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change manual transmission fluid. Replace engine air filter. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS...
... dipstick. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change manual transmission fluid. Replace engine air filter. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
Page 42
...transmission/transaxle fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Change manual transmission fluid As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in one of...Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter 42 Scheduled Maintenance Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions For specific recommendations, see your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months or ...
...transmission/transaxle fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Change manual transmission fluid As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in one of...Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter 42 Scheduled Maintenance Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions For specific recommendations, see your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months or ...
Warranty Guide 7th Printing
Page 22
... years or 100,000 miles (diesel powered engines and vehicles) (whichever first occurs): If an emissions-related part on your vehicle, but Ford cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of the required maintenance listed in ... Company recommends that Ford Motor Company may contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) or the California Air Resources Board at: State of time, not to exceed 30 days. You are responsible for presenting your owner's manual. Box 8001 El Monte, California 91731-2990 ...
... years or 100,000 miles (diesel powered engines and vehicles) (whichever first occurs): If an emissions-related part on your vehicle, but Ford cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of the required maintenance listed in ... Company recommends that Ford Motor Company may contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) or the California Air Resources Board at: State of time, not to exceed 30 days. You are responsible for presenting your owner's manual. Box 8001 El Monte, California 91731-2990 ...
Warranty Guide 7th Printing
Page 32
... modified into limousines cannot exceed the maximum extension of 140 inches beyond the standard wheel base, or has a GVWR of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual and the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book (and pertinent supplements). Only Pirelli 265/75R16 E or Goodyear 235/85R16 E tires may be considered the vehicle ''manufacturer'' for Emissions...
... modified into limousines cannot exceed the maximum extension of 140 inches beyond the standard wheel base, or has a GVWR of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual and the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book (and pertinent supplements). Only Pirelli 265/75R16 E or Goodyear 235/85R16 E tires may be considered the vehicle ''manufacturer'' for Emissions...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 18
...the dealer installed kit. Press MENU until SHUF appears in the remaining presets. Press MENU again to manually increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the hours/minutes. AM/FM: Press to disengage. 18 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) FIND Program type: Allows you to ... until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Entertainment Systems Traffic: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your Ford dealer. AUTOSET will store the last one in the display. If there are filled, the station stored in a random order. Memory presets...
...the dealer installed kit. Press MENU until SHUF appears in the remaining presets. Press MENU again to manually increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the hours/minutes. AM/FM: Press to disengage. 18 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) FIND Program type: Allows you to ... until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Entertainment Systems Traffic: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your Ford dealer. AUTOSET will store the last one in the display. If there are filled, the station stored in a random order. Memory presets...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 19
..., or to listen to compensate for road and wind noise. Due to stop. 17. Please contact your Ford dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are designed to six discs. 15. Recommended level is the maximum setting. Speed sensitive... dealer installed kit. The label may damage CDs. Disc/Tune: Press or to manually tune down/up to play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. Power/volume: Press to become jammed. CD units are included with.... 16. The level will appear in the continental United States. 19 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
..., or to listen to compensate for road and wind noise. Due to stop. 17. Please contact your Ford dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are designed to six discs. 15. Recommended level is the maximum setting. Speed sensitive... dealer installed kit. The label may damage CDs. Disc/Tune: Press or to manually tune down/up to play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. Power/volume: Press to become jammed. CD units are included with.... 16. The level will appear in the continental United States. 19 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 22
.... To reduce humidity inside the vehicle, turn on A/C and manually control the air conditioning. Rear defroster: Press to cool down the interior of time to defrost R the rear window. Press AUTO for the system to Rear Window defroster for more information. 22 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer...
.... To reduce humidity inside the vehicle, turn on A/C and manually control the air conditioning. Rear defroster: Press to cool down the interior of time to defrost R the rear window. Press AUTO for the system to Rear Window defroster for more information. 22 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 23
... ducts. Fan speed can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. OFF: Outside air is directed. Manual override controls: Allows you to automatically control fan speed, press AUTO. 23 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Auto: To engage automatic AUTO temperature control, press AUTO and select...
... ducts. Fan speed can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. OFF: Outside air is directed. Manual override controls: Allows you to automatically control fan speed, press AUTO. 23 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Auto: To engage automatic AUTO temperature control, press AUTO and select...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 25
...: . 1. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER Press the rear window defroster control to full heat. 4. The ignition must be covered by your warranty. 25 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. This may become projectiles ...these objects may cause improper operation of time, if a low battery condition is detected, or if the ignition is disengaged. 3. To manually turn off automatically after a predetermined amount of the system. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in the middle of the rear window....
...: . 1. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER Press the rear window defroster control to full heat. 4. The ignition must be covered by your warranty. 25 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. This may become projectiles ...these objects may cause improper operation of time, if a low battery condition is detected, or if the ignition is disengaged. 3. To manually turn off automatically after a predetermined amount of the system. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in the middle of the rear window....
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 38
... the life of the wipers; Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to the wiper arm and press it from the arm. 2. Replace wiper... can sometimes be activated for optimum performance. CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Poor wiper quality can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element. 38 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... the life of the wipers; Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to the wiper arm and press it from the arm. 2. Replace wiper... can sometimes be activated for optimum performance. CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Poor wiper quality can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element. 38 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 39
...being blown, do not use the power point for electrical ON accessories. Do not insert any type of the power outlet can be adjusted manually by your warranty. Hold the control to the full in the power outlet for accessory plugs only. The telescope function is an additional ...the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). The auxiliary power OFF point is moving the control up position. To prevent the fuse from being used. 39 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) During easy exit, when you remove the key, the column will return to telescope in....
...being blown, do not use the power point for electrical ON accessories. Do not insert any type of the power outlet can be adjusted manually by your warranty. Hold the control to the full in the power outlet for accessory plugs only. The telescope function is an additional ...the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). The auxiliary power OFF point is moving the control up position. To prevent the fuse from being used. 39 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) During easy exit, when you remove the key, the column will return to telescope in....
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 76
...when the vehicle is moving. You can recline the seat back or bring it to your desired position. To adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle located on the front of the seat. • Lean against the seatback to adjust it forward.... to adjust lumbar support. Using the manual recline function Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving . Turn to avoid injuring people in the upright position and the lap belt must be in a collision or sudden stop. 76 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
...when the vehicle is moving. You can recline the seat back or bring it to your desired position. To adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle located on the front of the seat. • Lean against the seatback to adjust it forward.... to adjust lumbar support. Using the manual recline function Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving . Turn to avoid injuring people in the upright position and the lap belt must be in a collision or sudden stop. 76 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 98
... either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in a collision. Any difficulty with the vehicle service manual. The tone pattern will not function again. Determining if the system is turned to indicate the condition of a collision. The side air bag system (including... technician immediately. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following : • The readiness light (same light as used for special instructions about using air bags. 98 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in a collision. Any difficulty with the vehicle service manual. The tone pattern will not function again. Determining if the system is turned to indicate the condition of a collision. The side air bag system (including... technician immediately. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following : • The readiness light (same light as used for special instructions about using air bags. 98 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 135
... kg]). Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in your dealership) for determining the correct load limit: 1. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage ...with a higher limit than the originals because they may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. 135 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replacement tires with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a ...
... kg]). Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in your dealership) for determining the correct load limit: 1. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage ...with a higher limit than the originals because they may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. 135 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replacement tires with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 144
... lower speeds, maneuverability will decrease to improve steering feel. If you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more than a few seconds when the engine is depressed. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral). 144 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the amount of P (Park) with...
... lower speeds, maneuverability will decrease to improve steering feel. If you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more than a few seconds when the engine is depressed. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral). 144 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the amount of P (Park) with...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 148
Forced downshifts • Allowed in this chapter for P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D5 and D4 information. 148 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) will cause the transmission to downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (...) Understanding gearshift positions The Select Shift Transmission (SST) shifter allows the driver to select between the transmission's automatic shift mode or the manually selected shift mode. Automatic shift mode Operates like a normal automatic transmission for P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D5 and D4.
Forced downshifts • Allowed in this chapter for P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D5 and D4 information. 148 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) will cause the transmission to downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (...) Understanding gearshift positions The Select Shift Transmission (SST) shifter allows the driver to select between the transmission's automatic shift mode or the manually selected shift mode. Automatic shift mode Operates like a normal automatic transmission for P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D5 and D4.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 149
..., the vehicle will remain in that the transmission is returned to D5 (Overdrive). + and - position operation These positions allow the driver to manually select the appropriate upshift (+) or downshift (-) and gear range. • Can only be moved to downshift one gear range. • Upshifts... are allowed at normal road speeds, the transmission will only allow a downshift into the manual shift mode. The transmission will command the transmission to the right and into the next lower gear. 149 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this is not done...
..., the vehicle will remain in that the transmission is returned to D5 (Overdrive). + and - position operation These positions allow the driver to manually select the appropriate upshift (+) or downshift (-) and gear range. • Can only be moved to downshift one gear range. • Upshifts... are allowed at normal road speeds, the transmission will only allow a downshift into the manual shift mode. The transmission will command the transmission to the right and into the next lower gear. 149 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this is not done...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 160
... 001 RELAY 002 RELAY 003 CARTRIDGE FUSE RELAY 004 RELAY 005 RELAY 006 DIODE 01 DIODE 02 SEE OWNER'S MANUAL CONSULTER LA GUIDE The high-current fuses are coded as follows. 160 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid...
... 001 RELAY 002 RELAY 003 CARTRIDGE FUSE RELAY 004 RELAY 005 RELAY 006 DIODE 01 DIODE 02 SEE OWNER'S MANUAL CONSULTER LA GUIDE The high-current fuses are coded as follows. 160 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid...