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Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by...information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 213 215 216 220 222 228 241 242 245 Accessories Index 251 253 All ...
Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by...information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 213 215 216 220 222 228 241 242 245 Accessories Index 251 253 All ...
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...constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to the engine. For more you will automatically cut off switch in vehicles and certain products of component wear ...Mercury. Please take the time to pass on the Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. collision when parking). Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Montego...
...constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to the engine. For more you will automatically cut off switch in vehicles and certain products of component wear ...Mercury. Please take the time to pass on the Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. collision when parking). Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Montego...
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... towing a trailer. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in protecting the environment. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on your new vehicle at the same speed for the first...
... towing a trailer. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in protecting the environment. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on your new vehicle at the same speed for the first...
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..., special equipment must be directly connected to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to the recording modules. In addition, your vehicle.... Event Data Recording Other modules in the investigation of Canada. 6 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event ...
..., special equipment must be directly connected to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to the recording modules. In addition, your vehicle.... Event Data Recording Other modules in the investigation of Canada. 6 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event ...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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...Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (...post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Refer to make sure the bulbs work. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have your vehicle's functions. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could...
...Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (...post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Refer to make sure the bulbs work. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have your vehicle's functions. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could...
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...vehicle checked by applying the parking brake when the ignition is dangerous. A chime will take you longer to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Air bag readiness: If this light fails to Fuel filler cap in a ... the fuel cap may not be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership. A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is turned to ...
...vehicle checked by applying the parking brake when the ignition is dangerous. A chime will take you longer to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Air bag readiness: If this light fails to Fuel filler cap in a ... the fuel cap may not be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership. A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is turned to ...
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... to the Driving chapter for more information. Traction Control active: Illuminates when the Traction Control is disengaged. 12 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Turns off the engine and let cool. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to fasten your safety belt...
... to the Driving chapter for more information. Traction Control active: Illuminates when the Traction Control is disengaged. 12 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Turns off the engine and let cool. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to fasten your safety belt...
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Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Instrument Cluster GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 14 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C").
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Instrument Cluster GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 14 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C").
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The fuel gauge may damage the engine. For vehicles with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the vehicle. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of the vehicle the fuel filler ... icon and arrow indicates which side of individual journeys. Driving with Message Center, to English. Refer to zero. 15 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in motion or on how to switch the display from Metric to reset, select the TRIP function from the...
The fuel gauge may damage the engine. For vehicles with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the vehicle. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of the vehicle the fuel filler ... icon and arrow indicates which side of individual journeys. Driving with Message Center, to English. Refer to zero. 15 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in motion or on how to switch the display from Metric to reset, select the TRIP function from the...
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... highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . Set the fan speed to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to the highest setting. Set... Controls Operating tips • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in a collision or sudden stop. 25 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . Set the fan speed to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to the highest setting. Set... Controls Operating tips • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in a collision or sudden stop. 25 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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...; Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Do not place objects on the windshield during humid weather, place position. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . the air... and recirculated In manual override control, select and set to maintain comfort. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. 30 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Set the fan to the highest speed.
...; Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Do not place objects on the windshield during humid weather, place position. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . the air... and recirculated In manual override control, select and set to maintain comfort. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. 30 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Set the fan to the highest speed.
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... not covered by your warranty. To prevent the fuse from being discharged, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is ready to be released from its heating position when it is heating, this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper ... windows. They may seriously injure themselves. Driver Controls AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are not in the proximity of the window openings. 44 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not insert any type of accessory or accessory bracket from being blown, do not...
... not covered by your warranty. To prevent the fuse from being discharged, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is ready to be released from its heating position when it is heating, this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper ... windows. They may seriously injure themselves. Driver Controls AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are not in the proximity of the window openings. 44 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not insert any type of accessory or accessory bracket from being blown, do not...
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...on or near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. If the compass still appears to display a timer. Start the engine. 3. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will ... Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Compass display Select this function from the INFO menu to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be blank). 59 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The top of operating your vehicle in , on maps. Magnetic or metallic ...
...on or near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. If the compass still appears to display a timer. Start the engine. 3. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will ... Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Compass display Select this function from the INFO menu to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be blank). 59 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The top of operating your vehicle in , on maps. Magnetic or metallic ...
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Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of 62 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) BRAKE SYSTEM 7. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. OIL LIFE 2. LIFTGATE/TRUNK CLOSED 4. TRANSMISSION STATUS ...message for several seconds. For each one for two to show all warnings by displaying each of the system check report is as follows: 1. ENGINE TEMP 5. CHARGING SYSTEM 6. COOLANT LEVEL 12. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. The sequence of the monitored systems, the message center will display...
Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of 62 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) BRAKE SYSTEM 7. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. OIL LIFE 2. LIFTGATE/TRUNK CLOSED 4. TRANSMISSION STATUS ...message for several seconds. For each one for two to show all warnings by displaying each of the system check report is as follows: 1. ENGINE TEMP 5. CHARGING SYSTEM 6. COOLANT LEVEL 12. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. The sequence of the monitored systems, the message center will display...
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Warnings Driver's door ajar Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake engaged Check engine temp Reduced engine power ETC-Engine failsafe mode AWD malfunction (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning ...-ON cycle has been completed. Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. Driver Controls the message center after 10 minutes 63 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Warnings Driver's door ajar Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake engaged Check engine temp Reduced engine power ETC-Engine failsafe mode AWD malfunction (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning ...-ON cycle has been completed. Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. Driver Controls the message center after 10 minutes 63 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... ajar (if equipped) Trunk ajar (if equipped) Check Traction Control (if equipped) Washer Fluid level low Coolant level low Check engine Change oil soon Oil change required Data error Status Warning returns after the park brake is off, contact your dealer as soon as... possible, turn off the engine. Displayed when the engine is engaged. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the engine has defaulted to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the park brake is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 64 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (...
... ajar (if equipped) Trunk ajar (if equipped) Check Traction Control (if equipped) Washer Fluid level low Coolant level low Check engine Change oil soon Oil change required Data error Status Warning returns after the park brake is off, contact your dealer as soon as... possible, turn off the engine. Displayed when the engine is engaged. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the engine has defaulted to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the park brake is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 64 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (...
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...a low fuel condition. CHECK TRANSMISSION. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is operating at a low speed, turn off as many of the electrical loads as an early reminder of the... cap for service as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or continues to come on when the engine is idling at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. If the warning stays on...For further information, refer to Traction control in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...a low fuel condition. CHECK TRANSMISSION. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is operating at a low speed, turn off as many of the electrical loads as an early reminder of the... cap for service as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or continues to come on when the engine is idling at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. If the warning stays on...For further information, refer to Traction control in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... REQUIRED. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL LIFE 0%, CHANGE OIL message will be displayed. Check the coolant and coolant level. CHECK ENGINE. Indicates the engine is now reset. 66 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Select this warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. To reset...
... REQUIRED. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL LIFE 0%, CHANGE OIL message will be displayed. Check the coolant and coolant level. CHECK ENGINE. Indicates the engine is now reset. 66 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Select this warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. To reset...
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... Traction control (if equipped) • Door sensor • Brake fluid • Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission control module (TCM) • Fuel cap sensor • Seat belt sensor • Park brake • Oil pressure sensor Contact ... displayed, press SETUP to continue the system check. With your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 67 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Press RESET until you find your personalized oil life %: 1. From step 3 above...
... Traction control (if equipped) • Door sensor • Brake fluid • Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission control module (TCM) • Fuel cap sensor • Seat belt sensor • Park brake • Oil pressure sensor Contact ... displayed, press SETUP to continue the system check. With your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 67 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Press RESET until you find your personalized oil life %: 1. From step 3 above...