Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing
Page 3
... not satisfied, speak with the owner or general manager of more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor Company dealers. If you receive at this level. 3 There are not eligible for certain maintenance and wear items.) You may , however, take your dealer for rentals; Ask your... vehicle to Bumper Warranty expires; Your dealer has factory-trained technicians and the latest diagnostic equipment to ensure your Bumper to any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. and...
... not satisfied, speak with the owner or general manager of more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor Company dealers. If you receive at this level. 3 There are not eligible for certain maintenance and wear items.) You may , however, take your dealer for rentals; Ask your... vehicle to Bumper Warranty expires; Your dealer has factory-trained technicians and the latest diagnostic equipment to ensure your Bumper to any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. and...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing
Page 7
... your vehicle ownership license • the date of repair(s) and mileage at a fair and impartial decision. Board decisions may be requested by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor Company • the names (if known) of all available information related to each case within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the warranty... to be reviewed. The dispute settlement board To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information: • legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case • the year, make an oral presentation before the Board.
... your vehicle ownership license • the date of repair(s) and mileage at a fair and impartial decision. Board decisions may be requested by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor Company • the names (if known) of all available information related to each case within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the warranty... to be reviewed. The dispute settlement board To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information: • legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case • the year, make an oral presentation before the Board.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 1
Copyright Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 128 176 185 186 85 90 109 2 4 16 55 All rights reserved.
Copyright Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 128 176 185 186 85 90 109 2 4 16 55 All rights reserved.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 6
... high beam headlamps are turned on . 6 P BRAKE P R N D 2 1 ABS Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal or the hazard...
... high beam headlamps are turned on . 6 P BRAKE P R N D 2 1 ABS Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal or the hazard...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 9
The lamp will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to Anti-theft system in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the lamp stays on, you are driving, have your vehicle serviced. 9 Instrumentation Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel tank has approximately ...
The lamp will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to Anti-theft system in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the lamp stays on, you are driving, have your vehicle serviced. 9 Instrumentation Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel tank has approximately ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 11
... your safety belts. Refer to ON and the engine is off . This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
... your safety belts. Refer to ON and the engine is off . This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 14
Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. This gauge indicates the temperature of the vehicle. ...
Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. This gauge indicates the temperature of the vehicle. ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 66
... shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are no nicks, wears or cuts, ... a qualified technician finds that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in use during a collision should be replaced. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure there are not damaged. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off ...
... shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are no nicks, wears or cuts, ... a qualified technician finds that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in use during a collision should be replaced. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure there are not damaged. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 67
... safety restraints Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt asembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the Maintenance and care section. Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the event of injury from certain upper body injuries.
... safety restraints Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt asembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the Maintenance and care section. Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the event of injury from certain upper body injuries.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 72
Routine maintenance of the air bag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. 72 Disposal of air ...
Routine maintenance of the air bag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. 72 Disposal of air ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 90
... applied. however, they may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are usually heard during brake applications and compensating for scheduled maintenance. Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and often does not...
... applied. however, they may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are usually heard during brake applications and compensating for scheduled maintenance. Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and often does not...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 128
.... Check your "Warranty Guide" to specifications. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained...
.... Check your "Warranty Guide" to specifications. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 129
OPENING THE HOOD 1. Do not start your engine with the engine on 1. Go to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Maintenance and care 2. Block the wheels to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the bottom of the hood. 3. ...
OPENING THE HOOD 1. Do not start your engine with the engine on 1. Go to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Maintenance and care 2. Block the wheels to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the bottom of the hood. 3. ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 130
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Battery Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir 130 Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 1 9 2 8 3 7 5 6 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Battery Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir 130 Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 1 9 2 8 3 7 5 6 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 132
Maintenance and care 3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine 9 8 1 2 3 V8 32 VALVE 7 6 5 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Battery Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir 132
Maintenance and care 3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine 9 8 1 2 3 V8 32 VALVE 7 6 5 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Battery Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir 132
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 133
Open the hood. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil indicator (dipstick). DO NOT ADD OIL. 133 Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to drain into the oil pan. 3. Make sure the vehicle is acceptable. ADD 1 QT MIN FULL ...
Open the hood. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil indicator (dipstick). DO NOT ADD OIL. 133 Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to drain into the oil pan. 3. Make sure the vehicle is acceptable. ADD 1 QT MIN FULL ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 134
... filler cap and use a funnel to Checking the engine oil in FULL mark on the dipstick. 134 Recheck the engine oil level. Adding engine oil 1. Maintenance and care • If the oil level is below the ADD or MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the ADD-FULL...
... filler cap and use a funnel to Checking the engine oil in FULL mark on the dipstick. 134 Recheck the engine oil level. Adding engine oil 1. Maintenance and care • If the oil level is below the ADD or MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the ADD-FULL...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 135
...WSS-M2C153-G. They are designed for gasoline engines by your warranty. Do not use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for this certification mark. Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for added engine protection and long life. It is not ...covered by the American Petroleum Institute. Maintenance and care Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for your engine oil and filter according to engine damage which is recommended you use supplemental...
...WSS-M2C153-G. They are designed for gasoline engines by your warranty. Do not use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for this certification mark. Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for added engine protection and long life. It is not ...covered by the American Petroleum Institute. Maintenance and care Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for your engine oil and filter according to engine damage which is recommended you use supplemental...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 136
.... 3. If necessary, add brake fluid until the level reaches MAX. Do not fill above this line. 4. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to meet Ford specifications. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir. 2. If you use a brake fluid that is ...not let the reservoir for the service interval schedules: 1. This may cause the brakes to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Maintenance and care BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed.
.... 3. If necessary, add brake fluid until the level reaches MAX. Do not fill above this line. 4. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to meet Ford specifications. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir. 2. If you use a brake fluid that is ...not let the reservoir for the service interval schedules: 1. This may cause the brakes to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Maintenance and care BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 137
... the reservoir. The reservoir is located on the passenger side under the tail lamp. Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your windshield. Maintenance and care WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you use for your vehicle in this reservoir with a symbol.
... the reservoir. The reservoir is located on the passenger side under the tail lamp. Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your windshield. Maintenance and care WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you use for your vehicle in this reservoir with a symbol.