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Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 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 Reporting safety defects Index 133 174 181 182 88 93 112 2 4 18 62 All rights reserved. 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 ...
Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 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 Reporting safety defects Index 133 174 181 182 88 93 112 2 4 18 62 All rights reserved. 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 ...
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BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are significant steps towards protecting the environment. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for your vehicle and its equipment. Indicates vehicle information related to break in effect at the time of driving, vary speeds frequently. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in . Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle. Ford may reduce the risk of waste cleaning and lubrication ...
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are significant steps towards protecting the environment. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for your vehicle and its equipment. Indicates vehicle information related to break in effect at the time of driving, vary speeds frequently. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in . Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle. Ford may reduce the risk of waste cleaning and lubrication ...
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Your vehicle is not a passenger car. Be sure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in the Driving chapter as well as a snowplow Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Using your vehicle, please read Driving off road in loss of utility type vehicles Before you drive your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this Owner's Guide carefully. Notice to owners of control or an accident. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to read this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation package. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES ...
Your vehicle is not a passenger car. Be sure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in the Driving chapter as well as a snowplow Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Using your vehicle, please read Driving off road in loss of utility type vehicles Before you drive your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this Owner's Guide carefully. Notice to owners of control or an accident. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to read this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation package. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES ...
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... AJAR BRAKE 40 30 20 40 60 50 80 60 100 70 3 120 E H 000000 80 90 1 2 THEFT 4 5 6 CHECK SUSP LOW RANGE 140 20 160 MPH NAVIGATOR 10 ! - + 18 8 0 0 0 0 km/h 100 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE ABS P R N 21 FUEL RESET 4X4 INT 2 INT 1 OFF P PULL FOR FOG PANEL DIM RESUME SET ACCEL COAST OFF...
... AJAR BRAKE 40 30 20 40 60 50 80 60 100 70 3 120 E H 000000 80 90 1 2 THEFT 4 5 6 CHECK SUSP LOW RANGE 140 20 160 MPH NAVIGATOR 10 ! - + 18 8 0 0 0 0 km/h 100 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE ABS P R N 21 FUEL RESET 4X4 INT 2 INT 1 OFF P PULL FOR FOG PANEL DIM RESUME SET ACCEL COAST OFF...
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refer to Audio Guide (pg. 21) H M VOL-PUSH ON AM FM FM 1 FM 1 BASS TREB ST BAL FADE AUTO SET OVERDRIVE OFF SEEK DISCS REW 1 TUNE SCAN EJ DOLBY 8 NR TAPE CD FF 2 SIDE 1-2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6 OFF OUTSIDE TEMP MAX A/C VENT PNL FLR FLOOR AUTOMATIC FLR DEF DEF HI LO A4WD 4H 4L 2H Radio controls (pg. 41) 4WD control* (pg. 20) Climate controls (pg. 41) Auxiliary power point (pg. 20) Climate control systems (pg. 21) *if equipped 5 Instrumentation Clock (pg. 21) Electronic sound system;
refer to Audio Guide (pg. 21) H M VOL-PUSH ON AM FM FM 1 FM 1 BASS TREB ST BAL FADE AUTO SET OVERDRIVE OFF SEEK DISCS REW 1 TUNE SCAN EJ DOLBY 8 NR TAPE CD FF 2 SIDE 1-2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6 OFF OUTSIDE TEMP MAX A/C VENT PNL FLR FLOOR AUTOMATIC FLR DEF DEF HI LO A4WD 4H 4L 2H Radio controls (pg. 41) 4WD control* (pg. 20) Climate controls (pg. 41) Auxiliary power point (pg. 20) Climate control systems (pg. 21) *if equipped 5 Instrumentation Clock (pg. 21) Electronic sound system;
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... 40 30 20 40 60 50 80 60 100 70 3 120 E H 000000 80 90 1 2 THEFT 4 5 6 CHECK SUSP LOW WASH LOW RANGE 140 20 160 MPH NAVIGATOR 10 ! - + 18 8 0 0 0 0 km/h 100 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE A4WD ABS P R N 21 FUEL RESET 4X4 Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level is commonly known as the...
... 40 30 20 40 60 50 80 60 100 70 3 120 E H 000000 80 90 1 2 THEFT 4 5 6 CHECK SUSP LOW WASH LOW RANGE 140 20 160 MPH NAVIGATOR 10 ! - + 18 8 0 0 0 0 km/h 100 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE A4WD ABS P R N 21 FUEL RESET 4X4 Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level is commonly known as the...
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Instrumentation What you should do if the check engine light illuminates Light turns on , have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should drive in the fuel. 3. If the Check Engine light remains on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your vehicle serviced at the first ...
Instrumentation What you should do if the check engine light illuminates Light turns on , have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should drive in the fuel. 3. If the Check Engine light remains on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your vehicle serviced at the first ...
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Instrumentation Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is engaged. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off . If the light remains on . Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal bulb. BRAKE ! Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is off . Also illuminates when the parking brake is turned ON to remind you to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. For more ...
Instrumentation Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is engaged. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off . If the light remains on . Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal bulb. BRAKE ! Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is off . Also illuminates when the parking brake is turned ON to remind you to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. For more ...
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If the light fails to illuminate, continues to 9 Oil pressure/Engine coolant This light will come on when the key is low The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and to flash or remains on . The light also illuminates when the battery is armed. Refer to THEFT Anti-theft system in the ON position and the: • engine coolant temperature is very high • engine oil pressure is in the Controls and features chapter. Instrumentation High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on , have the system serviced. Refer to ON/START. ...
If the light fails to illuminate, continues to 9 Oil pressure/Engine coolant This light will come on when the key is low The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and to flash or remains on . The light also illuminates when the battery is armed. Refer to THEFT Anti-theft system in the ON position and the: • engine coolant temperature is very high • engine oil pressure is in the Controls and features chapter. Instrumentation High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on , have the system serviced. Refer to ON/START. ...
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A4WD Check air suspension Illuminates momentarily when the ignition is OFF. For information on the air suspension system, refer to the ON position and the engine is turned to the Driving chapter. 10 CHECK SUSP The light also illuminates when the air suspension system requires servicing. Instrumentation check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure gauge. LOW RANGE Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates when 4x4 range is engaged. 4x4 Automatic four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates when A4WD (automatic 4-wheel drive) is...
A4WD Check air suspension Illuminates momentarily when the ignition is OFF. For information on the air suspension system, refer to the ON position and the engine is turned to the Driving chapter. 10 CHECK SUSP The light also illuminates when the air suspension system requires servicing. Instrumentation check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure gauge. LOW RANGE Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates when 4x4 range is engaged. 4x4 Automatic four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates when A4WD (automatic 4-wheel drive) is...
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For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Instrumentation Low washer fluid Illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and when the windshield washer fluid is turned to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is open. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. DOOR AJAR Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition key is low. For more information, refer to...
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Instrumentation Low washer fluid Illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and when the windshield washer fluid is turned to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is open. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. DOOR AJAR Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition key is low. For more information, refer to...
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... 40 30 20 40 60 50 80 60 100 70 3 120 E H 000000 80 90 1 2 THEFT 4 5 6 CHECK SUSP LOW WASH LOW RANGE 140 20 160 MPH NAVIGATOR 10 ! - + 18 8 0 0 0 0 km/h 100 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE A4WD ABS P R N 21 FUEL RESET 4X4 Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank...
... 40 30 20 40 60 50 80 60 100 70 3 120 E H 000000 80 90 1 2 THEFT 4 5 6 CHECK SUSP LOW WASH LOW RANGE 140 20 160 MPH NAVIGATOR 10 ! - + 18 8 0 0 0 0 km/h 100 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE A4WD ABS P R N 21 FUEL RESET 4X4 Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank...
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Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. H This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is overheating. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"). If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. 13 Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation ...
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. H This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is overheating. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"). If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. 13 Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation ...
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To reset, depress the control. 30 20 10 40 40 60 50 80 60 100 70 120 000000 80 90 140 20 160 MPH 0 0 0 0 km/h 100 Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in the red zone may damage the engine. 3 2 1 THEFT 4 5 6 NAVIGATOR RPMx1000 ABS 14 Instrumentation Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. 40 30 20 10 40 60 50 80 60 100 70 120 000000 80 90 140 20 160 MPH 0 0 0 0 km/h 100 Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. Driving with your tachometer pointer in revolutions per minute.
To reset, depress the control. 30 20 10 40 40 60 50 80 60 100 70 120 000000 80 90 140 20 160 MPH 0 0 0 0 km/h 100 Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in the red zone may damage the engine. 3 2 1 THEFT 4 5 6 NAVIGATOR RPMx1000 ABS 14 Instrumentation Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. 40 30 20 10 40 60 50 80 60 100 70 120 000000 80 90 140 20 160 MPH 0 0 0 0 km/h 100 Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. Driving with your tachometer pointer in revolutions per minute.
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The appearance of your vehicle's trip computer may select display features on the trip computer for a display of vehicle systems. You may differ depending on your vehicle's option package, but the functions are the same. Add oil if needed (refer to Checking and adding engine oil in the system. Check the oil level. H If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. + 18 8 Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressure in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is in the ON position. TRIP COMPUTER The trip computer ...
The appearance of your vehicle's trip computer may select display features on the trip computer for a display of vehicle systems. You may differ depending on your vehicle's option package, but the functions are the same. Add oil if needed (refer to Checking and adding engine oil in the system. Check the oil level. H If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. + 18 8 Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressure in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is in the ON position. TRIP COMPUTER The trip computer ...
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This displays the approximate number of the MODE control will eventually recover. 2. MODE RESET E/M MILES TO EMPTY Mode control Each press of kilometers (miles) left before the fuel tank is empty. The indicated distance to drive before you run out: • 80 km (50 miles) • 40 km (25 miles) • 16 km (10 miles) 16 TO EMPTY Fuel range. if less than 30 liters (8 gallons) of fuel left to empty may be inaccurate: 1. Instrumentation Selectable features English/metric display Press this control to change from metric to the fuel tank. if the vehicle is added ...
This displays the approximate number of the MODE control will eventually recover. 2. MODE RESET E/M MILES TO EMPTY Mode control Each press of kilometers (miles) left before the fuel tank is empty. The indicated distance to drive before you run out: • 80 km (50 miles) • 40 km (25 miles) • 16 km (10 miles) 16 TO EMPTY Fuel range. if less than 30 liters (8 gallons) of fuel left to empty may be inaccurate: 1. Instrumentation Selectable features English/metric display Press this control to change from metric to the fuel tank. if the vehicle is added ...
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Press the MODE control repeatedly until AVG F/ECON is E/M MODE displayed (no other display is resettable). 2. The display will indicate the vehicle's average fuel economy in liters/100 km (or miles/gallon) since last reset. • To reset the average fuel economy: 1. Instrumentation Average fuel economy. Press the E/M and MODE controls simultaneously. Press the MODE control one final time to turn the trip computer MODE E/M display off. RESET MILES TO EMPTY 17 RESET MILES TO EMPTY Instantaneous fuel economy. The display will indicate the instantaneous fuel economy of your ...
Press the MODE control repeatedly until AVG F/ECON is E/M MODE displayed (no other display is resettable). 2. The display will indicate the vehicle's average fuel economy in liters/100 km (or miles/gallon) since last reset. • To reset the average fuel economy: 1. Instrumentation Average fuel economy. Press the E/M and MODE controls simultaneously. Press the MODE control one final time to turn the trip computer MODE E/M display off. RESET MILES TO EMPTY 17 RESET MILES TO EMPTY Instantaneous fuel economy. The display will indicate the instantaneous fuel economy of your ...
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The foglamps can be turned on your headlamps at dusk. P PULL FOR FOG Daytime running light (Canadian vehicles only) The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when: • the vehicle is running • the parking brake is released • the headlamp system is in a collision. 18 Failure to turn foglamps on . Turn on only when the headlamps position. are in the Pull headlamp control towards you to do so may result in the OFF position The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will illuminate. P PULL FOR FOG Foglamp control (if ...
The foglamps can be turned on your headlamps at dusk. P PULL FOR FOG Daytime running light (Canadian vehicles only) The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when: • the vehicle is running • the parking brake is released • the headlamp system is in a collision. 18 Failure to turn foglamps on . Turn on only when the headlamps position. are in the Pull headlamp control towards you to do so may result in the OFF position The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will illuminate. P PULL FOR FOG Foglamp control (if ...
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AUTOLAMP CONTROL The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on , rotate the control up to brighten. • Rotate down until it clicks. • A small LED illuminates next to the autolamp control to the for fog. 19 The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is adjustable up to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control upward. • To turn the lamp switch to indicate that the headlamps have been turned on the position and pull foglamps, you must turn autolamps off control of the ...
AUTOLAMP CONTROL The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on , rotate the control up to brighten. • Rotate down until it clicks. • A small LED illuminates next to the autolamp control to the for fog. 19 The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is adjustable up to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control upward. • To turn the lamp switch to indicate that the headlamps have been turned on the position and pull foglamps, you must turn autolamps off control of the ...
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Controls and features REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. The defroster turns off the defroster before ten minutes have passed, push the control again. 4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates the Control-Trac 4WD. Use the power point. 20 A4WD 4H 4L 2H AUXILIARY POWER POINT The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel. Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Refer to Control trac automatic four-wheel drive system in the ON position to the OFF position. To manually turn...
Controls and features REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. The defroster turns off the defroster before ten minutes have passed, push the control again. 4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates the Control-Trac 4WD. Use the power point. 20 A4WD 4H 4L 2H AUXILIARY POWER POINT The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel. Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Refer to Control trac automatic four-wheel drive system in the ON position to the OFF position. To manually turn...