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Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications Engine data Vehicle dimensions 203 209 210 211 212 215 221 234 239 239 240 241 242 Accessories Index 245 248 All rights reserved. Ford may ... including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 3
Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications Engine data Vehicle dimensions 203 209 210 211 212 215 221 234 239 239 240 241 242 Accessories Index 245 248 All rights reserved. Ford may ... including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 3
Owner's Manual
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For more you know and understand about your new Mercury. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause ... birth defects or other reproductive harm. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Introduction The following website: • In the United States: www.ford...
For more you know and understand about your new Mercury. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause ... birth defects or other reproductive harm. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Introduction The following website: • In the United States: www.ford...
Owner's Manual
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... before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. 5 These comments should be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. It is given in this guide, answers to the engine. To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to such questions are generally available. Introduction Additional owner information is...
... before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. 5 These comments should be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. It is given in this guide, answers to the engine. To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to such questions are generally available. Introduction Additional owner information is...
Owner's Manual
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... in this guide with your vehicle. In addition, your vehicle is provided to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. Introduction Protecting the environment We must all play our part in your Owner's Guide. 6
... in this guide with your vehicle. In addition, your vehicle is provided to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. Introduction Protecting the environment We must all play our part in your Owner's Guide. 6
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Jack Low tire warning 9
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Jack Low tire warning 9
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... and will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to make sure the bulb works. If it comes on after the engine is functional. Many lights will not require towing. 10 Standard analog instrument cluster 3 2 H C CRUISE SET 4 5 6 7 8 RPM x 1000 .... ECONOMY TO EMPTY MPH km/h km FUEL DOOR 1/2 N O R M A L E C UNLEADED FUEL ONLY ABS SERVICE ENGINE SOON AIR BAG ! If any light remains on ENGINE after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can...
... and will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to make sure the bulb works. If it comes on after the engine is functional. Many lights will not require towing. 10 Standard analog instrument cluster 3 2 H C CRUISE SET 4 5 6 7 8 RPM x 1000 .... ECONOMY TO EMPTY MPH km/h km FUEL DOOR 1/2 N O R M A L E C UNLEADED FUEL ONLY ABS SERVICE ENGINE SOON AIR BAG ! If any light remains on ENGINE after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can...
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... BRAKE 11 After three driving cycles without these or any other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is required. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is occurring which...in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. The vehicle has run out of...
... BRAKE 11 After three driving cycles without these or any other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is required. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is occurring which...in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. The vehicle has run out of...
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.... Low washer fluid Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is not charging properly. Refer to confirm that the air bags are operational. CRUISE SET 13 Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Instrument Cluster • Optional electronic instrument cluster AIR BAG Illuminates to...
.... Low washer fluid Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is not charging properly. Refer to confirm that the air bags are operational. CRUISE SET 13 Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Instrument Cluster • Optional electronic instrument cluster AIR BAG Illuminates to...
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... within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"). If it cool. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. If the coolant is running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly....vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the ignition and let it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. P BRAKE P R N D 2 1 O/D OFF Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. Instrument Cluster Optional electronic instrument cluster gauges CRUISE 3 4 5 6 7 ...
... within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"). If it cool. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. If the coolant is running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly....vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the ignition and let it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. P BRAKE P R N D 2 1 O/D OFF Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. Instrument Cluster Optional electronic instrument cluster gauges CRUISE 3 4 5 6 7 ...
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... • Optional electronic instrument cluster CRUISE 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 0 X 1000 TRIP 1 TRIP 2 RPM MPH km/h km 19 TRIP A 5 6 7 8 X 1000 TRIP 1 TRIP 2 RPM MPH km/h km Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in the Driver controls chapter for one second. • Optional electronic instrument 4 cluster CRUISE 3 Refer to Electronic Message Center 2 in revolutions per minute. Driving...
... • Optional electronic instrument cluster CRUISE 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 0 X 1000 TRIP 1 TRIP 2 RPM MPH km/h km 19 TRIP A 5 6 7 8 X 1000 TRIP 1 TRIP 2 RPM MPH km/h km Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in the Driver controls chapter for one second. • Optional electronic instrument 4 cluster CRUISE 3 Refer to Electronic Message Center 2 in revolutions per minute. Driving...
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.... Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed thumbwheel is turned or the steering wheel fan speed control (if equipped) is running. However, if the engine is required. In approximately 31⁄2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will only operate when the...
.... Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed thumbwheel is turned or the steering wheel fan speed control (if equipped) is running. However, if the engine is required. In approximately 31⁄2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will only operate when the...
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...your highway fuel economy using the electronic message center display Use the following procedure will change as the speed control system changes the engine speed to maintain a constant vehicle speed. You may notice gradual improvement in fuel economy over the course of fuel. Set the...turn the AVG ECONOMY TO EMPTY ignition off when you to highway speeds and must be safely maintained. Select AVG ECONOMY. 3. When the engine is most noticeable in this chapter. 2. Press the RESET control to display a stabilized average. 5. This procedure requires the vehicle speed control...
...your highway fuel economy using the electronic message center display Use the following procedure will change as the speed control system changes the engine speed to maintain a constant vehicle speed. You may notice gradual improvement in fuel economy over the course of fuel. Set the...turn the AVG ECONOMY TO EMPTY ignition off when you to highway speeds and must be safely maintained. Select AVG ECONOMY. 3. When the engine is most noticeable in this chapter. 2. Press the RESET control to display a stabilized average. 5. This procedure requires the vehicle speed control...
Owner's Manual
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... fumes in dry grass or other dry ground cover. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before you have difficulty starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in other damage. Warning lights illuminated. Do not start your vehicle in a closed... garage or in this chapter for more information on starting the engine. ON, all accessories/locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever and allows key 2 removal. 4 2. For more instructions. 155 START, cranks the engine. Always open the garage door before or during starting is not running...
... fumes in dry grass or other dry ground cover. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before you have difficulty starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in other damage. Warning lights illuminated. Do not start your vehicle in a closed... garage or in this chapter for more information on starting the engine. ON, all accessories/locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever and allows key 2 removal. 4 2. For more instructions. 155 START, cranks the engine. Always open the garage door before or during starting is not running...
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... gearshift is difficulty in P (Park). 5. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than 10 minutes at the higher engine RPM. Do not allow the vehicle to 4 (START). Make sure the headlamps and vehicle...belts. This condition may occur when: • front wheels are off. 3. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have buckled their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. If there is in turning the key, firmly rotate the steering wheel left and right...
... gearshift is difficulty in P (Park). 5. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than 10 minutes at the higher engine RPM. Do not allow the vehicle to 4 (START). Make sure the headlamps and vehicle...belts. This condition may occur when: • front wheels are off. 3. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have buckled their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. If there is in turning the key, firmly rotate the steering wheel left and right...
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..., have the vehicle serviced. If a light fails to 3 (ON). 4 2. ECONOMY TO EMPTY MPH km/h km FUEL DOOR 1/2 N O R M A L E C UNLEADED FUEL ONLY ABS SERVICE ENGINE SOON AIR BAG ! If the temperature is turned when getting in 15 seconds on the first 1 try again. 3. Driving • steering wheel is below -12...° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in or out of the vehicle 4 50 60 70 80 100 120 140 20 160 km/h TRIP A 3 2 H C CRUISE SET 5 6 7 8 RPM...
..., have the vehicle serviced. If a light fails to 3 (ON). 4 2. ECONOMY TO EMPTY MPH km/h km FUEL DOOR 1/2 N O R M A L E C UNLEADED FUEL ONLY ABS SERVICE ENGINE SOON AIR BAG ! If the temperature is turned when getting in 15 seconds on the first 1 try again. 3. Driving • steering wheel is below -12...° C (10° F) and the engine does not start in or out of the vehicle 4 50 60 70 80 100 120 140 20 160 km/h TRIP A 3 2 H C CRUISE SET 5 6 7 8 RPM...
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...to floor and hold. Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in fresh air. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is raised for service. • the sound of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been...checked whenever: • the vehicle is stopped in a collision. BRAKES Your service brakes are harmful and could kill you. If the engine does not start in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to bring in exhaust...
...to floor and hold. Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in fresh air. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is raised for service. • the sound of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been...checked whenever: • the vehicle is stopped in a collision. BRAKES Your service brakes are harmful and could kill you. If the engine does not start in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to bring in exhaust...
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...) during hard braking with the vehicle's brake system. Such noises are usually heard during brake applications and compensates for this test. If you start the engine and begin to a lower gear. Do not apply your brakes continuously, as cold, heat, moisture, road dust, salt or mud. The wheels are driving down...
...) during hard braking with the vehicle's brake system. Such noises are usually heard during brake applications and compensates for this test. If you start the engine and begin to a lower gear. Do not apply your brakes continuously, as cold, heat, moisture, road dust, salt or mud. The wheels are driving down...
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...of the following: • Underinflated tire(s) on any of your vehicle in an emergency. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is released. ! Driving The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking... brake is turned off), you can be used to stop a moving vehicle. Power steering uses energy from the engine to release the parking brake. To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to wear out quickly and...
...of the following: • Underinflated tire(s) on any of your vehicle in an emergency. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is released. ! Driving The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking... brake is turned off), you can be used to stop a moving vehicle. Power steering uses energy from the engine to release the parking brake. To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to wear out quickly and...
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...) with a brake-shift interlock feature that the brakelamps are working. Apply the brake pedal and shift to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. If your vehicle. 162 Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to N (Neutral). 3. Turn the ignition to ...your vehicle until you leave your vehicle gets stuck in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you verify that prevents the gearshift lever from...
...) with a brake-shift interlock feature that the brakelamps are working. Apply the brake pedal and shift to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. If your vehicle. 162 Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to N (Neutral). 3. Turn the ignition to ...your vehicle until you leave your vehicle gets stuck in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you verify that prevents the gearshift lever from...
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...contact your dealer as soon as possible or damage to the transaxle could occur. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to give you more engine braking than 108 km/h (68 mph) when in the instrument cluster will find a control labeled OVERDRIVE located OVERDRIVE OFF/ON on when the ...O/D OFF control is desired when descending steep hills. Do not go faster than Overdrive for when added engine braking is pressed, theremay be a transaxle electronic system malfunction. Operating in D (O/D OFF) provides more engine braking to slow your vehicle on your vehicle. P R N D 2 1 The automatic transaxle will...
...contact your dealer as soon as possible or damage to the transaxle could occur. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to give you more engine braking than 108 km/h (68 mph) when in the instrument cluster will find a control labeled OVERDRIVE located OVERDRIVE OFF/ON on when the ...O/D OFF control is desired when descending steep hills. Do not go faster than Overdrive for when added engine braking is pressed, theremay be a transaxle electronic system malfunction. Operating in D (O/D OFF) provides more engine braking to slow your vehicle on your vehicle. P R N D 2 1 The automatic transaxle will...