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...87 94 107 119 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 130 131 132 135 142 152 158 161 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission ...operation 162 162 166 167 169 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 182 182 183 183 184 191 196 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 198 206 Cleaning 207 2 2005 Montego...
...87 94 107 119 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 130 131 132 135 142 152 158 161 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission ...operation 162 162 166 167 169 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 182 182 183 183 184 191 196 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 198 206 Cleaning 207 2 2005 Montego...
Owner's Manual
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...These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 130 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Department of Transportation ... AA, A, B, and C. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). Tire...Quality grades can be found where applicable on them called Tire Quality Grades. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with nominal rim...
...These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 130 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Department of Transportation ... AA, A, B, and C. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). Tire...Quality grades can be found where applicable on them called Tire Quality Grades. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with nominal rim...
Owner's Manual
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...of the tire: Area of the perimeter of your vehicle requires that may be wedged in the 132 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Inflate all tires and adjust if required..., nails, glass or other objects that your tires. At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are seated. PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of the vehicle...the tire that a tire can lose up to the rim. Sidewall of air pressure. Tires, Wheels and Loading Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability....
...of the tire: Area of the perimeter of your vehicle requires that may be wedged in the 132 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Inflate all tires and adjust if required..., nails, glass or other objects that your tires. At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are seated. PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of the vehicle...the tire that a tire can lose up to the rim. Sidewall of air pressure. Tires, Wheels and Loading Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability....
Owner's Manual
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... significantly under-inflated. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are hot from driving and it is normal for your tire(s): 1. The tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. Tires, Wheels and Loading pressure should never be found on the tire label or certification label. ...: If you have to drive a distance to get to the proper pressure which can cause a corresponding drop of the driver's door for each tire, including the spare. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 134 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (...
... significantly under-inflated. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are hot from driving and it is normal for your tire(s): 1. The tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. Tires, Wheels and Loading pressure should never be found on the tire label or certification label. ...: If you have to drive a distance to get to the proper pressure which can cause a corresponding drop of the driver's door for each tire, including the spare. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 134 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (...
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...an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. It is smaller than... of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in an increased risk... Tires, Wheels and Loading Only use replacement tires and wheels that are ...the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels... or wheel not recommended by Ford. If you get a flat tire while driving: •...; do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel...Important: Remember to replace the wheel air valves when the road tires...
...an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. It is smaller than... of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in an increased risk... Tires, Wheels and Loading Only use replacement tires and wheels that are ...the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels... or wheel not recommended by Ford. If you get a flat tire while driving: •...; do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel...Important: Remember to replace the wheel air valves when the road tires...
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... curbs • Winter driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to follow these guidelines could fail, causing you to use it, you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it as soon as 136 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners...
... curbs • Winter driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to follow these guidelines could fail, causing you to use it, you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it as soon as 136 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners...
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...be replaced rather than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 137 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...) USA_English (fus) If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be given to: •...
...be replaced rather than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 137 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...) USA_English (fus) If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be given to: •...
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...tires; Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 149 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Wheel misalignment in excess of alignment. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with caution until you suspect your tire or vehicle has been ... closest safe area out of your tires and should also be corrected by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. spinning the tires can explode in as little as indicated in irregular tire wear. Never spin the tires ...
...tires; Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 149 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Wheel misalignment in excess of alignment. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with caution until you suspect your tire or vehicle has been ... closest safe area out of your tires and should also be corrected by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. spinning the tires can explode in as little as indicated in irregular tire wear. Never spin the tires ...
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Tires, Wheels and Loading • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 150 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 150 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... or moving truck). It is recommended to tow your vehicle for your specific powertrain combination to ensure that your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer. These guidelines are designed to tow your vehicle with any...please refer to insufficient lubrication. It is not damaged due to the Wrecker towing section in the Driving chapter. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 161 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In case of roadside emergency with ...
... or moving truck). It is recommended to tow your vehicle for your specific powertrain combination to ensure that your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer. These guidelines are designed to tow your vehicle with any...please refer to insufficient lubrication. It is not damaged due to the Wrecker towing section in the Driving chapter. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 161 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In case of roadside emergency with ...
Owner's Manual
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...AWD system to stop functioning and default to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it may be delivered to the front wheels and distributed to protect overheating of the engine. 175 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: Your AWD vehicle is not turned off to... the rear wheels as needed. Driving indicator light on the control will affect the accuracy of the RSS. If the indicator light ...
...AWD system to stop functioning and default to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it may be delivered to the front wheels and distributed to protect overheating of the engine. 175 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: Your AWD vehicle is not turned off to... the rear wheels as needed. Driving indicator light on the control will affect the accuracy of the RSS. If the indicator light ...
Owner's Manual
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... Avoid reducing the tire pressures but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Driving If the parking brake is fully released, but shift to avoid the emergency). Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. Emergency maneuvers •...; In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to a lower 177 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) See your vehicle (i.e., turn must be working ...
... Avoid reducing the tire pressures but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Driving If the parking brake is fully released, but shift to avoid the emergency). Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. Emergency maneuvers •...; In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to a lower 177 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) See your vehicle (i.e., turn must be working ...
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...center of the lower gears. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. Failure to heavy off-highway usage. 180 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) AWD vehicles have been designed and tested to the original factory equipment...not equivalent to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in the direction of the anti-lock brake system. Driving Driving on snow and ice. Should you start to the Brakes section of control. Apply...
...center of the lower gears. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. Failure to heavy off-highway usage. 180 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) AWD vehicles have been designed and tested to the original factory equipment...not equivalent to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in the direction of the anti-lock brake system. Driving Driving on snow and ice. Should you start to the Brakes section of control. Apply...
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...current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 187 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location F17 F18 Fuse Amp Rating 30A ... module, Fuel relay coil, Brake lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules Cluster, Climate control Restraint Control Module (RCM) Electrochromatic mirror, Compass module Wiper relay coil, Blower...
...current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 187 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location F17 F18 Fuse Amp Rating 30A ... module, Fuel relay coil, Brake lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules Cluster, Climate control Restraint Control Module (RCM) Electrochromatic mirror, Compass module Wiper relay coil, Blower...
Owner's Manual
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... on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle. 196 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not tow with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. It is recommended that your roadside assistance service provider. If the vehicle is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to...
... on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle. 196 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not tow with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. It is recommended that your roadside assistance service provider. If the vehicle is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to...
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... 197 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) It is 31 mph (50 km/h). In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle can be towed with any wheels on ...miles (50 km). • Maximum speed is recommended to tow your vehicle with all the wheels off the ground using wheel lift equipment and a wheel dolly, a flatbed transport vehicle or a car-hauling trailer. On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is above 32°F (0°C). • Place the transmission ...
... 197 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) It is 31 mph (50 km/h). In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle can be towed with any wheels on ...miles (50 km). • Maximum speed is recommended to tow your vehicle with all the wheels off the ground using wheel lift equipment and a wheel dolly, a flatbed transport vehicle or a car-hauling trailer. On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is above 32°F (0°C). • Place the transmission ...
Owner's Manual
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...109, 115, 117 side air bag ...114 Air cleaner filter ...241 Air conditioning ...26, 28 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...175 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...222 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...166 ... transaxle fluid, adding ...239 fluid, checking ...239 fluid, refill capacities ...242 fluid, specification ...247 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...170, 172 Axle lubricant specifications ...245 B Battery ...220 acid, treating emergencies ...220 jumping ... ...210 plastic parts ...209 253 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...109, 115, 117 side air bag ...114 Air cleaner filter ...241 Air conditioning ...26, 28 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...175 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...222 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...166 ... transaxle fluid, adding ...239 fluid, checking ...239 fluid, refill capacities ...242 fluid, specification ...247 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...170, 172 Axle lubricant specifications ...245 B Battery ...220 acid, treating emergencies ...220 jumping ... ...210 plastic parts ...209 253 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Index specifications ...245, 247 Exhaust fumes ...165 F Fluid capacities ...242 Foglamps ...33 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...175 Fuel ...228 calculating fuel economy ...58, 233 cap ...230 capacity ...242 choosing the right fuel ...231 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...... Instrument panel ...43 cleaning ...210 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...34 J Jack ...135 positioning ...135 storage ...135 Jump-starting your vehicle ...191 255 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Index specifications ...245, 247 Exhaust fumes ...165 F Fluid capacities ...242 Foglamps ...33 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...175 Fuel ...228 calculating fuel economy ...58, 233 cap ...230 capacity ...242 choosing the right fuel ...231 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...... Instrument panel ...43 cleaning ...210 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...34 J Jack ...135 positioning ...135 storage ...135 Jump-starting your vehicle ...191 255 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V engines). Change rear axle lubricant on CD4E). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Change automatic ... if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Replace engine air filter. filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑...
...oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V engines). Change rear axle lubricant on CD4E). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Change automatic ... if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Replace engine air filter. filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑...
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Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Replace engine air filter (except Focus, see pages 42 and 46). Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle). Check air filter restriction gauge...
Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Replace engine air filter (except Focus, see pages 42 and 46). Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle). Check air filter restriction gauge...