Owner's Manual
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...Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 100 100 107 121 136 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 148 148 163 168 168 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 170 170 173 175 177 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside ... 187 189 189 190 196 201 202 207 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 208 214 215 Cleaning 216 2 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 100 100 107 121 136 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 148 148 163 168 168 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 170 170 173 175 177 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside ... 187 189 189 190 196 201 202 207 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 208 214 215 Cleaning 216 2 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with ... tires depends upon the actual conditions of asphalt and concrete. The grades represent the tire's ability to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on specified ...not apply to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 148 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S.
Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with ... tires depends upon the actual conditions of asphalt and concrete. The grades represent the tire's ability to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on specified ...not apply to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 148 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... which the tire beads are seated. At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service ...station gauges may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 150 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends...gauge to half of the tire next to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Tires, Wheels and Loading Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability...
... which the tire beads are seated. At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service ...station gauges may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 150 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends...gauge to half of the tire next to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Tires, Wheels and Loading Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability...
Owner's Manual
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...half of the driver's door. The cold inflation pressure should never be significantly under-inflated. 151 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To check the pressure in... your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the tire. The tires are not hot from driving and it is less than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. Maximum... inflation pressure which is located on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. Tires, Wheels and Loading Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in ...
...half of the driver's door. The cold inflation pressure should never be significantly under-inflated. 151 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To check the pressure in... your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the tire. The tires are not hot from driving and it is less than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. Maximum... inflation pressure which is located on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. Tires, Wheels and Loading Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in ...
Owner's Manual
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...stones, nails or glass that may permit air leakage from the valve on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label. 6. Note: If you drive. 2. Replace the valve cap. 5. TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for description): Store and maintain at a higher inflation ...the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get to blow out or fail. 152 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: If you have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be wedged in...
...stones, nails or glass that may permit air leakage from the valve on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label. 6. Note: If you drive. 2. Replace the valve cap. 5. TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for description): Store and maintain at a higher inflation ...the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get to blow out or fail. 152 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: If you have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be wedged in...
Owner's Manual
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... than 20 psi greater than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following precautions must be replaced as three to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle is recommended that you should do not rapidly spin the tires; Do ... a minimum of the tire to protect the person mounting the tire: 1. Safety practices Driving habits have the correct tire and wheel size. 2. The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 155 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use both eye and ear protection. When inflating...
... than 20 psi greater than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following precautions must be replaced as three to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle is recommended that you should do not rapidly spin the tires; Do ... a minimum of the tire to protect the person mounting the tire: 1. Safety practices Driving habits have the correct tire and wheel size. 2. The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 155 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use both eye and ear protection. When inflating...
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... your tires. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 156 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there's always the possibility that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more important...
... your tires. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 156 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there's always the possibility that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more important...
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...use only and should not be corrected by rotating the tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Front Wheel Drive (FWD)/ All Wheel Drive vehicles (front tires at top of all tires. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is different in a tire rotation. and Canada Federal regulations require tire...diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be used in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of a recall. 157 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If your tires rotated, ...
...use only and should not be corrected by rotating the tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Front Wheel Drive (FWD)/ All Wheel Drive vehicles (front tires at top of all tires. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is different in a tire rotation. and Canada Federal regulations require tire...diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be used in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of a recall. 157 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If your tires rotated, ...
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It is recommended to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 169 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground as transaxle damage may occur. Tires, Wheels and Loading Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground as vehicle or transaxle damage may occur.
It is recommended to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 169 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground as transaxle damage may occur. Tires, Wheels and Loading Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground as vehicle or transaxle damage may occur.
Owner's Manual
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... The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off -highway under your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on -road driving conditions. L (Low) gear operation will be used. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may overheat. With the AWD option, power will maximize the engine and... made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 181 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Operating your vehicle is not covered under high outside temperatures, use . Driving Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is active all the time ...
... The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off -highway under your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on -road driving conditions. L (Low) gear operation will be used. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may overheat. With the AWD option, power will maximize the engine and... made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 181 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Operating your vehicle is not covered under high outside temperatures, use . Driving Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is active all the time ...
Owner's Manual
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... more. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Traction or brake capability may be able to back out the way you came if you may be limited. 183 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where... a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency...
... more. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Traction or brake capability may be able to back out the way you came if you may be limited. 183 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where... a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency...
Owner's Manual
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...because as you regain control. Do not become overconfident as well. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Should you start in a lower gear rather than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop . Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes...brake overheating. Avoid sudden braking as to road conditions. 185 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling. The front wheels have advantages over . Driving When climbing a steep slope or hill, start to slide ...
...because as you regain control. Do not become overconfident as well. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Should you start in a lower gear rather than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop . Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes...brake overheating. Avoid sudden braking as to road conditions. 185 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling. The front wheels have advantages over . Driving When climbing a steep slope or hill, start to slide ...
Owner's Manual
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... Cigar lighter Door lock actuator, Decklid lock solenoid Not used (Spare) Radio head units, OBDII connector Not used (Spare) Power mirrors, Satellite radio module, All wheel drive Stop lamps, CHMSL Audio Wiper relay coil, Cluster logic OCS (Passenger's seat), PAD indicator RCM PATS Transceiver, Brake shift interlock solenoid, Brake pedal switch, Automatic... 24 25 26 7.5A 15A 20A 15A 20A 20A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 27 28 C/B 7.5A 10A 30A Circuit Breaker 192 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... Cigar lighter Door lock actuator, Decklid lock solenoid Not used (Spare) Radio head units, OBDII connector Not used (Spare) Power mirrors, Satellite radio module, All wheel drive Stop lamps, CHMSL Audio Wiper relay coil, Cluster logic OCS (Passenger's seat), PAD indicator RCM PATS Transceiver, Brake shift interlock solenoid, Brake pedal switch, Automatic... 24 25 26 7.5A 15A 20A 15A 20A 20A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A 27 28 C/B 7.5A 10A 30A Circuit Breaker 192 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... be operated in 4WD modes with a temporary emergency spare tire. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one dissimilar spare... performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) 197 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... be operated in 4WD modes with a temporary emergency spare tire. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one dissimilar spare... performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) 197 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...AWD) fluid 2.4 pints (1.15L) Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (AWD)4 12 ounces (0.35L) Windshield washer fluid 4.75 quarts (4.5L) - - 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Capacity Ford part name / Ford specification Motorcraft Cooling VC-6 / System Stop Leak Pellets WSS...Rear Axle WSL-M2C192-A Lubricant Motorcraft Premium ZC-32-A / Windshield Washer WSB-M8B16-A2 Concentrate Ford part name - - Fuel tank (front wheel drive) Fuel tank (all wheel drive) 17.5 gallons (66.2L) 16.5 gallons (62.5L) Maintenance and Specifications 1 Use of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API...
...AWD) fluid 2.4 pints (1.15L) Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (AWD)4 12 ounces (0.35L) Windshield washer fluid 4.75 quarts (4.5L) - - 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Capacity Ford part name / Ford specification Motorcraft Cooling VC-6 / System Stop Leak Pellets WSS...Rear Axle WSL-M2C192-A Lubricant Motorcraft Premium ZC-32-A / Windshield Washer WSB-M8B16-A2 Concentrate Ford part name - - Fuel tank (front wheel drive) Fuel tank (all wheel drive) 17.5 gallons (66.2L) 16.5 gallons (62.5L) Maintenance and Specifications 1 Use of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API...
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...136 driver airbag ...123, 131, 134 indicator light ...129, 132, 135 operation ...123, 131, 134 passenger airbag ...123, 131, 134 side airbag ...130 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...181 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...233 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...174 Anti-theft system ...94, 98 arming the system ...98 disarming... seat ...141 in rear seat ...141 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...218 instrument panel ...219 interior ...220 plastic parts ...218 washing ...216 waxing ...217 wheels ...217 wiper blades ...219 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...136 driver airbag ...123, 131, 134 indicator light ...129, 132, 135 operation ...123, 131, 134 passenger airbag ...123, 131, 134 side airbag ...130 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...181 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...233 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...174 Anti-theft system ...94, 98 arming the system ...98 disarming... seat ...141 in rear seat ...141 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...218 instrument panel ...219 interior ...220 plastic parts ...218 washing ...216 waxing ...217 wheels ...217 wiper blades ...219 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Index Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...181 Fuel ...239 calculating fuel economy ...69, 243 cap ...241 capacity ...254 choosing the right fuel ...242 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...... Jump-starting your vehicle ...202 K Keyless entry system ...92 autolock ...80 keypad ...93 locking and unlocking doors ...94 programming entry code ...93 Keys ...77, 96 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Index Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...181 Fuel ...239 calculating fuel economy ...69, 243 cap ...241 capacity ...254 choosing the right fuel ...242 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...... Jump-starting your vehicle ...202 K Keyless entry system ...92 autolock ...80 keypad ...93 locking and unlocking doors ...94 programming entry code ...93 Keys ...77, 96 2007 Zephyr (378) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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... and Motorcraft branded parts meet Ford Motor Company Specifications. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2007 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) You can ONLY be found at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership. The Ford Motor Company Trained Technicians who work at the ... Systems Checks can find them at participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships: Climate Control Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating Suspension/Steering Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Brakes And when your vehicle needs replacement parts,...
... and Motorcraft branded parts meet Ford Motor Company Specifications. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2007 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) You can ONLY be found at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership. The Ford Motor Company Trained Technicians who work at the ... Systems Checks can find them at participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships: Climate Control Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating Suspension/Steering Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Brakes And when your vehicle needs replacement parts,...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... may be necessary to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for winter driving. If you detect excessive vibration, your vehicle owner's manual for instructions on all four wheel positions. Failure to all four wheel positions. If your alignment and balance checked immediately. Tires which could be .... It is molded into the sidewall. TIRE ROTATION To obtain maximum tire wear, it in any configuration on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the ground tires and matching wheel, include it may be out of the tread, or if you detect irregular wear or vibration, have been run...
... may be necessary to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for winter driving. If you detect excessive vibration, your vehicle owner's manual for instructions on all four wheel positions. Failure to all four wheel positions. If your alignment and balance checked immediately. Tires which could be .... It is molded into the sidewall. TIRE ROTATION To obtain maximum tire wear, it in any configuration on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the ground tires and matching wheel, include it may be out of the tread, or if you detect irregular wear or vibration, have been run...
Warranty Guide 2nd Printing
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... model, even if still available. Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant ...for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first. 9 Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts), drive shaft, propeller shafts, retainers, supports, seals and gaskets, universal and constant...
... model, even if still available. Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant ...for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first. 9 Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts), drive shaft, propeller shafts, retainers, supports, seals and gaskets, universal and constant...