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...Plan (Ford ESP). Should you need roadside assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it and the only service contract backed by Ford. Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in ...your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card (found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment) and place...
...Plan (Ford ESP). Should you need roadside assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it and the only service contract backed by Ford. Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in ...your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card (found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment) and place...
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... vehicle ownership license • the date of receiving the consumer's application form. After a case is within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the warranty start date, you expect to resolve your concern Should your unresolved concern • a brief summary of explanation will be presented as evidence 7 Oral presentations may take...
... vehicle ownership license • the date of receiving the consumer's application form. After a case is within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the warranty start date, you expect to resolve your concern Should your unresolved concern • a brief summary of explanation will be presented as evidence 7 Oral presentations may take...
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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 127 173 181 182 84 89 108 2 4 15 54 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 Ford Motor Company. Copyright
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 127 173 181 182 84 89 108 2 4 15 54 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 Ford Motor Company. Copyright
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on . For more information, refer to Exterior bulbs in the ON or START position and any door is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. P BRAKE 20 110 120 MPH km/h ABS...
... and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on . For more information, refer to Exterior bulbs in the ON or START position and any door is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. P BRAKE 20 110 120 MPH km/h ABS...
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... a driveability concern being noted. Poor fuel quality or water in properly servicing your vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started, one of fuel. (The engine may cause your vehicle continues to illuminate. Examples are: 1. Temporary malfunctions may misfire or run out of the engine's emission...
... a driveability concern being noted. Poor fuel quality or water in properly servicing your vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started, one of fuel. (The engine may cause your vehicle continues to illuminate. Examples are: 1. Temporary malfunctions may misfire or run out of the engine's emission...
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If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to Anti-theft system in the Maintenance and care chapter. For instructions on adding coolant, ...
If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to Anti-theft system in the Maintenance and care chapter. For instructions on adding coolant, ...
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The system will change to adjust fan speed as necessary. In 3½ minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if fresh outside air or recirculated air is pressed. If unusual ...
The system will change to adjust fan speed as necessary. In 3½ minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if fresh outside air or recirculated air is pressed. If unusual ...
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...control in heavy traffic or on • Press ON. ON, all accessories without locking the steering wheel. 4. Key position when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is not 1 running. 2. Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ...ACCESSORY, allows 3 2 the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. Do not shift the gearshift lever ...
...control in heavy traffic or on • Press ON. ON, all accessories without locking the steering wheel. 4. Key position when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is not 1 running. 2. Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ...ACCESSORY, allows 3 2 the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. Do not shift the gearshift lever ...
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...the SecuriLock anti-theft system. Refer to Programming spare SecuriLock keys for reinitialization. 53 Your vehicle's engine can be started with the two special SecuriLock electronically coded keys provided with your SecuriLock anti-theft system. If the SecuriLock key... identification code does not match the code stored in the SecuriLock anti-theft system, the vehicle's engine is allowed to start your vehicle, the SecuriLock key is not detected (vehicle theft situation), the vehicle's engine will not operate. Spare SecuriLock...
...the SecuriLock anti-theft system. Refer to Programming spare SecuriLock keys for reinitialization. 53 Your vehicle's engine can be started with the two special SecuriLock electronically coded keys provided with your SecuriLock anti-theft system. If the SecuriLock key... identification code does not match the code stored in the SecuriLock anti-theft system, the vehicle's engine is allowed to start your vehicle, the SecuriLock key is not detected (vehicle theft situation), the vehicle's engine will not operate. Spare SecuriLock...
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...regulating the impulse electrical field strength of fire or other dry ground cover. Always open the garage door before or during starting the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in a closed garage or in this chapter for ... controlled by the ignition system. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in dry grass or other damage. Only use the accelerator when you start your vehicle in this chapter. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures ...
...regulating the impulse electrical field strength of fire or other dry ground cover. Always open the garage door before or during starting the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in a closed garage or in this chapter for ... controlled by the ignition system. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in dry grass or other damage. Only use the accelerator when you start your vehicle in this chapter. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures ...
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... inspect your vehicle immediately. P R N D D 1 85 Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Make sure the gearshift is set. 4. Starting If you smell exhaust fumes. Make sure all vehicle occupants have the vehicle checked. When the engine... starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have...
... inspect your vehicle immediately. P R N D D 1 85 Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Make sure the gearshift is set. 4. Starting If you smell exhaust fumes. Make sure all vehicle occupants have the vehicle checked. When the engine... starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have...
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...3 90 4 5 20 0 00000 20 140 2 RPMx1000 100 E SERVICE ENGINE SOON C 1 180 6 0 O/D OFF UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 10 110 120 MPH LOW COOLANT THEFT km/h 7 ! STARTING THE ENGINE 1. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will return to OFF..., wait ten seconds and try 86 If the temperature is above -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in fifteen seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait ten seconds and try again. 3. The key will not illuminate. Turn the...
...3 90 4 5 20 0 00000 20 140 2 RPMx1000 100 E SERVICE ENGINE SOON C 1 180 6 0 O/D OFF UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 10 110 120 MPH LOW COOLANT THEFT km/h 7 ! STARTING THE ENGINE 1. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will return to OFF..., wait ten seconds and try 86 If the temperature is above -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in fifteen seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait ten seconds and try again. 3. The key will not illuminate. Turn the...
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... be plugged in exhaust fumes. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to the floor. Using the heater for a few seconds, apply the... brake and release the parking brake. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is strongly recommended if you ever smell exhaust fumes of an engine ...
... be plugged in exhaust fumes. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to the floor. Using the heater for a few seconds, apply the... brake and release the parking brake. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is strongly recommended if you ever smell exhaust fumes of an engine ...
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... inch). Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to bring in a collision. Starting Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: • the vehicle is stopped in an open area for service. • the sound of the...
... inch). Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to bring in a collision. Starting Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: • the vehicle is stopped in an open area for service. • the sound of the...
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... ABS operates by detecting the onset of front braking traction. ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp ! If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to apply the brakes or always reduce 90 The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of...
... ABS operates by detecting the onset of front braking traction. ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp ! If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to apply the brakes or always reduce 90 The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of...
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If you verify that the brakelamps are working. Start the vehicle. Do not drive your vehicle until you cannot move the gearshift, it could damage the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the ...
If you verify that the brakelamps are working. Start the vehicle. Do not drive your vehicle until you cannot move the gearshift, it could damage the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the ...
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To put your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 94 For manual control start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move the gearshift from P (Park). If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic overdrive transaxle (column or console ... Driving with a console mounted gearshift, you must press the thumb button on the side of P (Park). Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle in gear, start in gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. Driving with the shift selector in 1 (First) and then shift manually.
To put your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 94 For manual control start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move the gearshift from P (Park). If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic overdrive transaxle (column or console ... Driving with a console mounted gearshift, you must press the thumb button on the side of P (Park). Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle in gear, start in gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. Driving with the shift selector in 1 (First) and then shift manually.
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If your vehicle in gear, start in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. Driving Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle (column or console gearshift with O/D off switch) ...Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the shift selector in 1 (First) and then shift manually. For manual control start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move the gearshift from P (Park). To put your vehicle is equipped with a console mounted gearshift, you must press...
If your vehicle in gear, start in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. Driving Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle (column or console gearshift with O/D off switch) ...Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the shift selector in 1 (First) and then shift manually. For manual control start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move the gearshift from P (Park). To put your vehicle is equipped with a console mounted gearshift, you must press...
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... for an automatic overdrive transaxle. Driving N (Neutral) With the gearshift in this position. (Overdrive - column shift without O/D OFF switch) or D (Overdrive - Overdrive may not be started and is the normal driving position for climbing hills, shift into D (Drive) or press the O/D OFF switch (if equipped). 97 column or console mounted gearshift...
... for an automatic overdrive transaxle. Driving N (Neutral) With the gearshift in this position. (Overdrive - column shift without O/D OFF switch) or D (Overdrive - Overdrive may not be started and is the normal driving position for climbing hills, shift into D (Drive) or press the O/D OFF switch (if equipped). 97 column or console mounted gearshift...
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Each time the vehicle is started or does not come on when the O/D OFF switch is pressed, it means there is a malfunction in first, second and third gears and will illuminate. ... normal Overdrive operation, press the O/D OFF control again. Driving If the O/D OFF indicator light (if equipped) is flashing on and off when the vehicle is started , the transaxle will automatically return to normal overdrive mode.
Each time the vehicle is started or does not come on when the O/D OFF switch is pressed, it means there is a malfunction in first, second and third gears and will illuminate. ... normal Overdrive operation, press the O/D OFF control again. Driving If the O/D OFF indicator light (if equipped) is flashing on and off when the vehicle is started , the transaxle will automatically return to normal overdrive mode.