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... purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Roadside assistance will: • mount the spare if you need roadside assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out • bring fuel if you run out • tow the vehicle if you...
... purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Roadside assistance will: • mount the spare if you need roadside assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out • bring fuel if you run out • tow the vehicle if you...
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Safety Remote keyless entry Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Air filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights 10 Ford accessories for all accessories are warrented for complete warranty information and availability. Not all models. See...
Safety Remote keyless entry Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Air filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights 10 Ford accessories for all accessories are warrented for complete warranty information and availability. Not all models. See...
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Ford accessories for your vehicle Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops Running boards Shift knobs Snow traction cables Soft luggage cover Speed control Towing mirrors Trailer hitch Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Trunk mount luggage rack Protection and appearance equipment Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers Bed mats Bedliners Car/truck covers Cargo liners, interior Carpet floor mats Cleaners, waxes ...
Ford accessories for your vehicle Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops Running boards Shift knobs Snow traction cables Soft luggage cover Speed control Towing mirrors Trailer hitch Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Trunk mount luggage rack Protection and appearance equipment Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers Bed mats Bedliners Car/truck covers Cargo liners, interior Carpet floor mats Cleaners, waxes ...
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... vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to stumble or stall. Ordering additional publications Lubricants and oils Molded splash guards Molded vinyl floor mats Rallye bars Rear air deflectors Rear decklid spoilers Side window air deflectors Spare tire lock Step bumpers Step/sill plates Tailgate covers Tailgate lock Tailgate protector Tonneau covers Touch-up paint Universal floor mats For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in your vehicle should be affected by a qualified service...
... vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to stumble or stall. Ordering additional publications Lubricants and oils Molded splash guards Molded vinyl floor mats Rallye bars Rear air deflectors Rear decklid spoilers Side window air deflectors Spare tire lock Step bumpers Step/sill plates Tailgate covers Tailgate lock Tailgate protector Tonneau covers Touch-up paint Universal floor mats For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in your vehicle should be affected by a qualified service...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... gas cap. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. After three driving cycles without these or any other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. You should turn off . The lamp will illuminate when the engine coolant inside the reservoir is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light...
... gas cap. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. After three driving cycles without these or any other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. You should turn off . The lamp will illuminate when the engine coolant inside the reservoir is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light...
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... on top of your windshield from the air intake area (at the bottom of the vehicle. Controls and features Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving. After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the climate control system in A/C, this may indicate that the cabin air filter (if equipped) needs to...
... on top of your windshield from the air intake area (at the bottom of the vehicle. Controls and features Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving. After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the climate control system in A/C, this may indicate that the cabin air filter (if equipped) needs to...
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... of cooling if you would normally. • If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C but not in normal A/C, this may indicate that the cabin air filter (if equipped) needs to be careful to the Audio Guide for two or three minutes with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will force most of the hot, stale air out of your instrument panel. AUDIO...
... of cooling if you would normally. • If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C but not in normal A/C, this may indicate that the cabin air filter (if equipped) needs to be careful to the Audio Guide for two or three minutes with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will force most of the hot, stale air out of your instrument panel. AUDIO...
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Controls and features Press the washer control to the desired position, then release the control. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to activate the rear washer. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is not already on the hazard flasher control, refer to move the steering wheel up or down. The wipers will come on when the washer control is pressed, if it is moving...
Controls and features Press the washer control to the desired position, then release the control. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to activate the rear washer. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is not already on the hazard flasher control, refer to move the steering wheel up or down. The wipers will come on when the washer control is pressed, if it is moving...
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TILT SLIDE LIG HT LIG HT POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open . Press LIGHT to activate the lamps. AUTO • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. AUTO 35 If equipped with a moon roof, the map lamps are located on the moon roof control panel. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to illuminate the map lamp. Controls and features The map lamps and controls are located on the dome lamp.
TILT SLIDE LIG HT LIG HT POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open . Press LIGHT to activate the lamps. AUTO • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. AUTO 35 If equipped with a moon roof, the map lamps are located on the moon roof control panel. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to illuminate the map lamp. Controls and features The map lamps and controls are located on the dome lamp.
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The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have two types of the driver and passengers. The automatic locking mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in the vehicle. Refer to vehicle movement. Automatic locking mode In this chapter. 59 To unfasten, push the release button and...
The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have two types of the driver and passengers. The automatic locking mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in the vehicle. Refer to vehicle movement. Automatic locking mode In this chapter. 59 To unfasten, push the release button and...
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... indicate the condition of the system. If small children 72 and Canada. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. Important child restraint precautions You are repaired. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following : • The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on how...
... indicate the condition of the system. If small children 72 and Canada. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. Important child restraint precautions You are repaired. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following : • The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on how...
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... the ignition is sufficient space, will enable you to retain full steering control of your vehicle serviced immediately). ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp ! Driving The ABS operates by detecting the onset of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to apply the brakes or always reduce 90 The ABS will be serviced. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of wheel lockup during hard braking with parking brake released. (If your brake warning...
... the ignition is sufficient space, will enable you to retain full steering control of your vehicle serviced immediately). ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp ! Driving The ABS operates by detecting the onset of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to apply the brakes or always reduce 90 The ABS will be serviced. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of wheel lockup during hard braking with parking brake released. (If your brake warning...
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... vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. • Maximum Trailer Weight : maximum weight of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight. Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 101 It is permitted to the maximum trailer weight rating. Do not use replacement tires...
... vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. • Maximum Trailer Weight : maximum weight of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight. Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 101 It is permitted to the maximum trailer weight rating. Do not use replacement tires...
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... blown. Roadside emergencies If your vehicle is a wagon, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located behind the trunk liner. If your vehicle is a sedan, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located on the right side of the trunk behind the service panel on the right side of the cargo area. Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 109
... blown. Roadside emergencies If your vehicle is a wagon, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located behind the trunk liner. If your vehicle is a sedan, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located on the right side of the trunk behind the service panel on the right side of the cargo area. Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 109
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... wheel cover. Install the wheel cover over the wheel with the spare tire. Attach the bolt to the lug wrench and stored with the window at the valve stem. 2. Align the legs of your nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to get a replacement key. To remove the wheel cover, pry it loose by pressing with the palm of the center ornament with the lug...
... wheel cover. Install the wheel cover over the wheel with the spare tire. Attach the bolt to the lug wrench and stored with the window at the valve stem. 2. Align the legs of your nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to get a replacement key. To remove the wheel cover, pry it loose by pressing with the palm of the center ornament with the lug...
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... driver's side. SEE OWNER GUIDE Vehicle identification number The vehicle AIR BAG identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is attached to a vehicle and EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000 prescribe where the BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000 X XX XXX X XX X XXXX Safety Compliance UTC ∇FOHT-15294A10-GA Certification Label may be TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB PRESSURE...
... driver's side. SEE OWNER GUIDE Vehicle identification number The vehicle AIR BAG identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is attached to a vehicle and EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000 prescribe where the BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000 X XX XXX X XX X XXXX Safety Compliance UTC ∇FOHT-15294A10-GA Certification Label may be TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB PRESSURE...
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... Console ...38 Controls power seat ...55 Coolant ...137,138 checking and adding ...135 refill capacities ...137 Defrost rear window ...17 Doors central unlocking 36,37 Emission control system ...158 Engine coolant ...134 idle speed control . 142 service points . 129,130 starting after a collision ...108 Engine block heater . 87 Engine oil checking and adding ...132 dipstick ...130 specifications . 130,132 Exhaust fumes ...87 Floor mats ...39 Fuel choosing the right fuel ...156 detergent in fuel ...157 filling your vehicle with fuel...
... Console ...38 Controls power seat ...55 Coolant ...137,138 checking and adding ...135 refill capacities ...137 Defrost rear window ...17 Doors central unlocking 36,37 Emission control system ...158 Engine coolant ...134 idle speed control . 142 service points . 129,130 starting after a collision ...108 Engine block heater . 87 Engine oil checking and adding ...132 dipstick ...130 specifications . 130,132 Exhaust fumes ...87 Floor mats ...39 Fuel choosing the right fuel ...156 detergent in fuel ...157 filling your vehicle with fuel...
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... instrument panel, dimming ...16 interior lamps ...164 replacing bulbs ...161,163 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...32 Liftgate ...44 remote release ...40 Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...11 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...9 anti-theft ...9 brake ...10 charging system ...10 cruise indicator ...10 door ajar ...6 low coolant ...8 low fuel ...8 oil pressure ...10 overdrive off ...9 safety belt ...6 service engine soon .. 7 speed control ...31 turn signal indicator ...6 Locks ...53 childproof ...38 Luggage rack ...107 Lumbar support, seats ...55,56 Mirrors heated ...38 side view mirrors...
... instrument panel, dimming ...16 interior lamps ...164 replacing bulbs ...161,163 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...32 Liftgate ...44 remote release ...40 Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...11 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...9 anti-theft ...9 brake ...10 charging system ...10 cruise indicator ...10 door ajar ...6 low coolant ...8 low fuel ...8 oil pressure ...10 overdrive off ...9 safety belt ...6 service engine soon .. 7 speed control ...31 turn signal indicator ...6 Locks ...53 childproof ...38 Luggage rack ...107 Lumbar support, seats ...55,56 Mirrors heated ...38 side view mirrors...
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... Tires ...148,150 changing ...118 checking the pressure ...150 replacing ...151 rotating ...151 snow tires an d chains ...152 treadwear ...149 Towing wrecker ...126 Transaxle fluid, refill capacities ...174 Transmission ...140 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...140,141 Trip odometer ...14 Trunk remote releas e lever ...40 Vehicle dimensions . 177 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...180 Vehicle loading ...100 Ventilating your vehicle ...88 Warning chimes ...6 Washer fluid ...134 Wheels anti-theft lug nuts ...117,118 Windows ...35,36 rear wiper...
... Tires ...148,150 changing ...118 checking the pressure ...150 replacing ...151 rotating ...151 snow tires an d chains ...152 treadwear ...149 Towing wrecker ...126 Transaxle fluid, refill capacities ...174 Transmission ...140 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...140,141 Trip odometer ...14 Trunk remote releas e lever ...40 Vehicle dimensions . 177 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...180 Vehicle loading ...100 Ventilating your vehicle ...88 Warning chimes ...6 Washer fluid ...134 Wheels anti-theft lug nuts ...117,118 Windows ...35,36 rear wiper...
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If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid. Check the container to verify the fluid is used interchangeably. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. quarts) Use Motorcraft MERCONV ATF. Fluids labeled as such. Refer to your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant. Some fluids have been approved as...
If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid. Check the container to verify the fluid is used interchangeably. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. quarts) Use Motorcraft MERCONV ATF. Fluids labeled as such. Refer to your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant. Some fluids have been approved as...