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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
...block, heads and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, flywheel, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel pump and fuel system (excluding fuel lines ...oil regulator, exhaust back pressure regulator and sensor, camshaft position sensor, accelerator switch. For more information, see Federal requirements for five years after the vehicle leaves Ford...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
.... • Fuel Filler Cap and Neck Restrictor • Fuel Injection System • Fuel Injector Supply Manifold • Fuel Sensor (1) • Fuel Tank (Gasoline Only) • Fuel Tank Pressure Control Valve (1) • Fuel Vapor Storage Canister, Liquid Separator and Associated Parts • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Intake Manifold • Intercooler Assembly -
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
... Associated Parts • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Intake Manifold (1) • Intercooler Assembly - Engine Charger • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) System • PCV System and Oil Filler Cap • Powertrain Control Module • Pulsed Secondary Air Injection Valve/Secondary Air Injection Pump and Associated Parts • Spark Control Components • Spark...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
... that is for up to 7 years/70,000 Miles) Engine Size Part Name Catalytic Converter Exhaust Manifold - Your Ford dealer maintains a complete list of Parts. connectors, gasoline fuel lines and wiring harnesses that should be replaced on the List of covered parts. • Turbocharger Assembly • TWC Air Control Valve • Volume Air Flow Sensor...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition key is turned to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in the Instrumentation chapter for more information, refer to be checked. DOOR AJAR
CHECK GAGE
FUEL RESET
10 Refer to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered.
Charging system...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
... x 1000
10 0 km/h
P
R N D 2 1
OFF ON
RSM
SET ACC OFF COAST
SRS
5. Instrumentation
2. Turn the light switch to ON or ACC. 3. With the brake lamps, parking lamps and headlamps off, turn the ignition switch to the headlamp position. If "CHECK EXTERIOR LAMPS" is displayed, then a rear side marker is not displayed, proceed to the next step. After M/C briefly...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 47
... way to the ON position or start the vehicle. 3. Press the ON/OFF control. The indicator light will glow. The lamp indicator will illuminate when the headlamps turn on for up to three minutes after the key is in the Off position.
ON
AUTO MIRROR
DIM
AUTOLAMP
ON
5. Leaving the headlamp control on...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 67
...code.
Controls and features
Disarming a triggered anti-theft system Press either the UNLOCK or
LO CK U LO N CK PA N IC
PANIC control to disarm a triggered anti-theft system or Unlock any door with the key....with the key. LO
CK U LO N CK
PA N
IC
68 If the driver armed the system but did not exit the vehicle, the system can also be disarmed by inserting the key and turning the ignition ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 75
For maximum security, do not set a code that presents the numbers in this chapter for the anti-theft system to the ON position • the brake pedal is part of step one.
1 2 ... 8 9 0
To disarm or reset a triggered anti-theft alarm, enter the five digit code. Enter the original permanent code. 2. Autolock (if equipped) The autolock feature is pressed 76 Controls and features
1. All doors...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 87
....
In the event of personal injury.
88 The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the reminder chime is sounding ...The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition key is turned to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 121
... key. 3. Insert the key and turn the ignition off. 4. The O/D OFF light will illuminate in gears one through three. Start the vehicle. Transmission operates in the instrument cluster. Driving
the brake... Turn the ignition key to move the gearshift lever from P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Activate by pressing the switch selector lever. Refer to Fuses and relays in gears...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 153
... 30 30 20 20 30 30 20 30 50 30 Circuits protected Rear window defrost PCM power relay Fuel system, anti-theft system Headlamps ABS system ABS system Trailer park LP and trailer stop LP Battery saver relay and headlamp relay Blower motor Power locks, power windows and power seats PCM memory and horn Air...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 157
... the spare tire to be pulled rearward from under the rear axle to raise the rear wheel. • Never use the differential as a jacking point. 14. Loosen the wheel lug nuts with the lug wrench about one half turn counterclockwise until the tire just clears the ground. 15. Assemble the jack handle to raise the front wheel. Position the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 173
... Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is no need to refill.. 6. Open the hood. Wipe the dipstick clean. For instructions, refer to drain into the oil pan. 2. Adding engine oil 1. Protect yourself ...oil level is warm, turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to Checking the engine oil in and ensure it again. If the engine is below the minimum line, add engine oil...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 174
... not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Your vehicle has an OIL LIFE LEFT function if you may be manually reset by depressing the Oil Change Reset switch for this device to work properly. Changing the engine oil and filter Change your engine oil and filter according to pour oil in laboratory mice.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 222
... specifications
REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Engine oil (including filter change) Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft MERCON V ATF Application All engines 4.7 (5.0) All Fill to line in reservoir All 5-speed manual 4R70W Automatic (4 x 2) 5R55E Automatic with...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 225
... Name High Perfromance DOT 3 Brake Fluid Premium Long Life Grease Silicone Lubricants Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid Premium Long Life Grease Motorcraft Motor Oil 5W-30 Super Premium Motorcraft MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid Motorcraft MERCON V ATF Motorcraft MERCON ATF Speedometer Cable Lubricant Ford Part Number C6AZ-19542-AB Ford Specification ESZ-M6C25-A
XG-1-C or...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 233
... ...74 programming entry code ...75 Lamps instrument panel, dimming ...26 Liftgate ...57 Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...11 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...11 anti-theft ...9 brake ...11 charging system ...10 check engine ...9 door ajar ...10 four-wheel drive ...9 fuel reset ...10 high beam ...11 overdrive off ...8 safety belt ...11,87,88 Luggage rack ...146 Manual transmission...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
.... Check with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. The axle lubricant should be changed unless a leak is not dirty, check it at 800 km (500 miles) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B456-A (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for life. Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
... MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect exhaust system for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Change manual transmission oil. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension...
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