Owner's Manual
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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2000 Ford Motor Company 1 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 Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 169 218 226...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2000 Ford Motor Company 1 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 Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 169 218 226...
Owner's Manual
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... type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other vehicles of this type, failure to the suitability of the Excursion for snowplowing, in the Driving chapter as well as to operate this vehicle correctly may change the contents without notice and without ...incurring obligation. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of vehicles. Ford may result in loss of your vehicle, please read Driving off road in particular regarding correct operation and maintenance of control or an accident. Before you along with other types of driving, vary...
... type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other vehicles of this type, failure to the suitability of the Excursion for snowplowing, in the Driving chapter as well as to operate this vehicle correctly may change the contents without notice and without ...incurring obligation. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of vehicles. Ford may result in loss of your vehicle, please read Driving off road in particular regarding correct operation and maintenance of control or an accident. Before you along with other types of driving, vary...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine is STARTED. If the light continues to the ON position and the engine is engaged. If the light continues to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. Refer to flash have the system serviced. 4x4 LOW RANGE 11 Instrumentation Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal...
... the engine is STARTED. If the light continues to the ON position and the engine is engaged. If the light continues to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. Refer to flash have the system serviced. 4x4 LOW RANGE 11 Instrumentation Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal...
Owner's Manual
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... off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the...
... off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the...
Owner's Manual
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... the "L" and "H"). Check the oil level. If the oil level is in the ON position. Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). Sufficient pressure exists as long as safely L possible and switch off the engine immediately. Instrumentation Battery voltage gauge This shows the battery...
... the "L" and "H"). Check the oil level. If the oil level is in the ON position. Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). Sufficient pressure exists as long as safely L possible and switch off the engine immediately. Instrumentation Battery voltage gauge This shows the battery...
Owner's Manual
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... to activate only when the safety belts are designed to make sure it is involved in the event of a collision. Failure to the Safety belt maintenance section in the activation of personal injury. The safety belt pretensioners are fastened during certain frontal or near-frontal collisions with safety belt pretensioners at...
... to activate only when the safety belts are designed to make sure it is involved in the event of a collision. Failure to the Safety belt maintenance section in the activation of personal injury. The safety belt pretensioners are fastened during certain frontal or near-frontal collisions with safety belt pretensioners at...
Owner's Manual
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...finds that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. Ford recommends that the belts do not need to be replaced. This information will assist Ford in use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper... Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the Maintenance and care section. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar...
...finds that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. Ford recommends that the belts do not need to be replaced. This information will assist Ford in use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper... Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the Maintenance and care section. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle control. The SRS consists of air bag deployment. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. Routine maintenance of injury in the Instrumentation chapter. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact...
... vehicle control. The SRS consists of air bag deployment. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. Routine maintenance of injury in the Instrumentation chapter. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact...
Owner's Manual
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... be heard at any time while braking and can be aggravated by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensates for scheduled maintenance. however, they may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are firmly applied. The ABS operates by environmental conditions such as... equipped vehicle (on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is equipped with noise while braking under panic conditions or on bottom) to the scheduled maintenance guide for this tendency.
... be heard at any time while braking and can be aggravated by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensates for scheduled maintenance. however, they may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are firmly applied. The ABS operates by environmental conditions such as... equipped vehicle (on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is equipped with noise while braking under panic conditions or on bottom) to the scheduled maintenance guide for this tendency.
Owner's Manual
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... 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have been submerged in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions). Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for long distances, your trailer's electrical wiring.
... 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have been submerged in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions). Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for long distances, your trailer's electrical wiring.
Owner's Manual
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... brake master cylinder. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and care chapter. 154 The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads.
... brake master cylinder. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and care chapter. 154 The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads.
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the Battery section in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which parts and services are covered. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in this chapter. Block the...
... vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the Battery section in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which parts and services are covered. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in this chapter. Block the...
Owner's Manual
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Go to release the auxiliary latch. 3. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the right center of the instrument panel. HOOD 2. Slide the handle to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch located under the bottom left corner of the hood. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Maintenance and care Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it open. 170
Go to release the auxiliary latch. 3. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the right center of the instrument panel. HOOD 2. Slide the handle to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch located under the bottom left corner of the hood. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Maintenance and care Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it open. 170
Owner's Manual
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... fluid reservoir 6. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 5. Air filter assembly 9. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 gasoline engines Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for diesel engine component locations. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 1. Engine coolant reservoir 10. Windshield...
... fluid reservoir 6. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 5. Air filter assembly 9. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 gasoline engines Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for diesel engine component locations. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 1. Engine coolant reservoir 10. Windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... engine oil level indicator (dipstick). DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is acceptable. Open the hood. Put the indicator back in P (Park). 4. Maintenance and care 1. Wipe the indicator clean. MIN MAX 6. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it is on level ground. 2. Make sure the vehicle is fully...
... engine oil level indicator (dipstick). DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is acceptable. Open the hood. Put the indicator back in P (Park). 4. Maintenance and care 1. Wipe the indicator clean. MIN MAX 6. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it is on level ground. 2. Make sure the vehicle is fully...
Owner's Manual
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... Do not use oils "Certified For Gasoline Engines" by your engine oil and filter according to pour the engine oil into the opening. 3. Maintenance and care Adding engine oil 1. SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not above the MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). ... use a funnel to the appropriate schedule listed in this certification trademark. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H. If the engine oil level is latched. Change your warranty. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to engine...
... Do not use oils "Certified For Gasoline Engines" by your engine oil and filter according to pour the engine oil into the opening. 3. Maintenance and care Adding engine oil 1. SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not above the MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). ... use a funnel to the appropriate schedule listed in this certification trademark. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H. If the engine oil level is latched. Change your warranty. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to engine...
Owner's Manual
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... until MAX the level reaches MAX. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to the scheduled maintenance guide for added engine protection and long life. Refer to meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be checked and refilled ...a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Do not fill above this line. 4. Maintenance and care Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for the service interval schedules. 1. It is recommended you use the appropriate ...
... until MAX the level reaches MAX. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to the scheduled maintenance guide for added engine protection and long life. Refer to meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be checked and refilled ...a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Do not fill above this line. 4. Maintenance and care Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for the service interval schedules. 1. It is recommended you use the appropriate ...
Owner's Manual
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This may cause the brakes to fail. 175 Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. Refer to meet Ford specifications. If necessary, add brake fluid from entering the reservoir. 2. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Do not let the reservoir for 15 ... eyes with running water for the master cylinder run dry. Seek medical attention immediately. This may cause the brakes to fail. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the master cylinder run dry. If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Do...
This may cause the brakes to fail. 175 Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. Refer to meet Ford specifications. If necessary, add brake fluid from entering the reservoir. 2. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Do not let the reservoir for 15 ... eyes with running water for the master cylinder run dry. Seek medical attention immediately. This may cause the brakes to fail. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the master cylinder run dry. If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Do...
Owner's Manual
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... engine and cooling system components. Only use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive. Do not put washer fluid in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Maintenance and care WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for the liftgate is symbol. Refer to 129° C (265°...%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may restrict the use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification.
... engine and cooling system components. Only use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive. Do not put washer fluid in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Maintenance and care WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for the liftgate is symbol. Refer to 129° C (265°...%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may restrict the use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification.
Owner's Manual
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... low or empty. Also, you can burn you spill coolant on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.... Maintenance and care When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in this chapter. If the reservoir is hot. Add the...
... low or empty. Also, you can burn you spill coolant on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.... Maintenance and care When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in this chapter. If the reservoir is hot. Add the...