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only) 198 206 Cleaning 207 2 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 94 ... 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 (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 94 ... 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.
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... necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with the passenger sensing system, the airbag readiness light in the Customer Assistance section of this Owners Guide. take your vehicle immediately to repair or service the system; If it is a problem with disabilities... sensing system. Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. 113 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) DO NOT attempt to the dealer. For most objects that are in the...
... necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with the passenger sensing system, the airbag readiness light in the Customer Assistance section of this Owners Guide. take your vehicle immediately to repair or service the system; If it is a problem with disabilities... sensing system. Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. 113 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) DO NOT attempt to the dealer. For most objects that are in the...
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... because it was manufactured, the next two are identification codes used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it is used for your vehicle. 144 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum...
... because it was manufactured, the next two are identification codes used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it is used for your vehicle. 144 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum...
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... your wallet for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on : • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of ...program. In the United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 182 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In Canada, the card is found in the Owner Information...
... your wallet for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on : • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of ...program. In the United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 182 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In Canada, the card is found in the Owner Information...
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...800-241-3673; For more information and enrollment, contact 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-521-4140. Similarly in the ignition. Push in any position or if the key is located on the instrument panel ... ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this switch may have been activated. 183 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending ...
...800-241-3673; For more information and enrollment, contact 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-521-4140. Similarly in the ignition. Push in any position or if the key is located on the instrument panel ... ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this switch may have been activated. 183 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending ...
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... or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager, Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager. 3. If you may have questions or concerns, or are authorized to an authorized Lincoln Mercury dealer for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 198 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) This means that...
... or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager, Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager. 3. If you may have questions or concerns, or are authorized to an authorized Lincoln Mercury dealer for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 198 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) This means that...
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..., or if you need more help you still have the following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.). 199 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-521-4140 (TDD for...
..., or if you need more help you still have the following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.). 199 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-521-4140 (TDD for...
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...: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 200 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The vehicle is not required prior to cause death or serious bodily injury OR 2. Customer Assistance In some states. Four or more repair attempts are independent of a new vehicle...
...: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 200 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The vehicle is not required prior to cause death or serious bodily injury OR 2. Customer Assistance In some states. Four or more repair attempts are independent of a new vehicle...
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...Ford Motor Company vehicles. Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance concerns as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are ineligible for ... an independent, third-party arbitration program for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. 201 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Customer Assistance THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. For example, see the unique brochures for warranty disputes. • ...
...Ford Motor Company vehicles. Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance concerns as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are ineligible for ... an independent, third-party arbitration program for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. 201 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Customer Assistance THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. For example, see the unique brochures for warranty disputes. • ...
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...the DSB brochure and mail it is chosen from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for Board review. 202 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Customer Assistance Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer ...representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are...
...the DSB brochure and mail it is chosen from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for Board review. 202 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Customer Assistance Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer ...representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are...
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.../Application For a brochure/application, speak to your right to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question 6 on the application. Customer Assistance Oral presentations If you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board's decision. Board review may... Board P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 203 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) While it may also contact the North American Customer Relationship Center at the following address: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. The decisions of the date that...
.../Application For a brochure/application, speak to your right to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question 6 on the application. Customer Assistance Oral presentations If you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board's decision. Board review may... Board P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 203 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) While it may also contact the North American Customer Relationship Center at the following address: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. The decisions of the date that...
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..., provided by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The CAMVAP program is binding both to you and Ford of Canada. Customer Assistance UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of ... available in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by a network of more than 4,600 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers. 204 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) There are available in an informal environment. When you buy ...
..., provided by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The CAMVAP program is binding both to you and Ford of Canada. Customer Assistance UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of ... available in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by a network of more than 4,600 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers. 204 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) There are available in an informal environment. When you buy ...
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... The use of improper fuel. If your vehicle must be eligible. If you buy your vehicle, contact a regional office or owner relations/customer relationship office. GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. Using leaded fuel may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Telephone: (313) 594-4857 FAX...313) 390-0804 If you to find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations. 205 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Since this information is not responsible for complete details about Ford Extended Service...
... The use of improper fuel. If your vehicle must be eligible. If you buy your vehicle, contact a regional office or owner relations/customer relationship office. GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. Using leaded fuel may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Telephone: (313) 594-4857 FAX...313) 390-0804 If you to find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations. 205 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Since this information is not responsible for complete details about Ford Extended Service...
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... Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. EST Helm, Incorporated can also be obtained from the Hotline. 206 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Box 07150 Detroit, Michigan 48207 Or call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at :...Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to : NHTSA 400 Seventh Street U.S. area) or write to notifying Ford Motor Company. Customer Assistance ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER'S LITERATURE To order the publications in this catalog may be purchased by credit card, check or money order.)...
... Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. EST Helm, Incorporated can also be obtained from the Hotline. 206 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Box 07150 Detroit, Michigan 48207 Or call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at :...Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to : NHTSA 400 Seventh Street U.S. area) or write to notifying Ford Motor Company. Customer Assistance ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER'S LITERATURE To order the publications in this catalog may be purchased by credit card, check or money order.)...
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...door drain holes free from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications. they are custom designed to clean your vehicle frequently. Note: In some instances, color or dye transfer can... quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) 211 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If this occurs, the leather should...and affect performance of the clear, protective coating. FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer has many quality products available to complement the style and ...
...door drain holes free from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications. they are custom designed to clean your vehicle frequently. Note: In some instances, color or dye transfer can... quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) 211 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If this occurs, the leather should...and affect performance of the clear, protective coating. FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer has many quality products available to complement the style and ...
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...Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Car Wash (Canada only) (CXC-21) Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC-8-A) Custom Vinyl Protectant (U.S. only) (ZC-11-A) Detail Wash (ZC-3-A) Dusting Cloth (ZC-24) ...Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (U.S. only) (ZC-13) Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only) (CXC-94) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 212 2005 Montego...
...Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Car Wash (Canada only) (CXC-21) Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC-8-A) Custom Vinyl Protectant (U.S. only) (ZC-11-A) Detail Wash (ZC-3-A) Dusting Cloth (ZC-24) ...Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (U.S. only) (ZC-13) Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only) (CXC-94) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 212 2005 Montego...
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... Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is designed to use of leaded fuel is prohibited by your warranty. We recommend using fuel 87 231 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) It can cause your vehicle's emission control system to deteriorate more metallic additives ...than regular fuel. The customer warranty may be void for which your vehicle was not designed to disengage in a collision, which may result in the fuel tank may ...
... Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is designed to use of leaded fuel is prohibited by your warranty. We recommend using fuel 87 231 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) It can cause your vehicle's emission control system to deteriorate more metallic additives ...than regular fuel. The customer warranty may be void for which your vehicle was not designed to disengage in a collision, which may result in the fuel tank may ...
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...You will result if the engine is left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low - medium - high) each time you fill up. 233 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Indicated capacity is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge ...2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km-5,000 km). When refueling your vehicle is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. The customer warranty may be relied upon to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is you might not be able to refuel the full...
...You will result if the engine is left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low - medium - high) each time you fill up. 233 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Indicated capacity is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge ...2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km-5,000 km). When refueling your vehicle is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. The customer warranty may be relied upon to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is you might not be able to refuel the full...
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...PCV valve with ones that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used . 2 For spark plug replacement, ...3.0L engine Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Capacity Between MAX and MIN on reservoir Engine coolant1 11.6 quarts (11.0L) 242 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for spark plug gap information....
...PCV valve with ones that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used . 2 For spark plug replacement, ...3.0L engine Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Capacity Between MAX and MIN on reservoir Engine coolant1 11.6 quarts (11.0L) 242 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for spark plug gap information....
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they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your automotive needs; In addition, each accessory is a list of several Genuine Mercury Accessory products. Not all accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Mercury or Ford of Canada ...end cover Interior style Electrochromic compass/temperature/Homelink interior mirrors Floor mats Interior trim kits Leather wrapped steering wheels Scuff plates 251 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) To find out what accessories are available for the full length...
they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your automotive needs; In addition, each accessory is a list of several Genuine Mercury Accessory products. Not all accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Mercury or Ford of Canada ...end cover Interior style Electrochromic compass/temperature/Homelink interior mirrors Floor mats Interior trim kits Leather wrapped steering wheels Scuff plates 251 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) To find out what accessories are available for the full length...