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...87 94 107 119 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 130 131 132 135 142 152 158 161 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission ...operation 162 162 166 167 169 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 182 182 183 183 184 191 196 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 198 206 Cleaning 207 2 2005 Montego...
...87 94 107 119 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 130 131 132 135 142 152 158 161 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission ...operation 162 162 166 167 169 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 182 182 183 183 184 191 196 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 198 206 Cleaning 207 2 2005 Montego...
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... Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 130 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) They do not apply to deep...cars. Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).... C may depart significantly from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with nominal rim diameters ...
... Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 130 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) They do not apply to deep...cars. Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).... C may depart significantly from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with nominal rim diameters ...
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... with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones, nails... that your tires are seated. Inflate all tires and adjust if required. Rim: The metal support (wheel) for 1 mile (1.6 km). INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of all tires to the ...more and prior to check pressure of your vehicle requires that may be wedged in the 132 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Cold inflation pressure: The tire ...
... with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones, nails... that your tires are seated. Inflate all tires and adjust if required. Rim: The metal support (wheel) for 1 mile (1.6 km). INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of all tires to the ...more and prior to check pressure of your vehicle requires that may be wedged in the 132 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Cold inflation pressure: The tire ...
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...spare. To check the pressure in inflation pressure. Replace the valve cap. 5. The tires are hot from driving even a mile. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are no gouges, cuts or bulges. ...firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure with your tire(s): 1. Tires, Wheels and Loading pressure should never be set lower than the other objects embedded that could be found ... to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 134 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is hot, (i.e.
...spare. To check the pressure in inflation pressure. Replace the valve cap. 5. The tires are hot from driving even a mile. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are no gouges, cuts or bulges. ...firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure with your tire(s): 1. Tires, Wheels and Loading pressure should never be set lower than the other objects embedded that could be found ... to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 134 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is hot, (i.e.
Owner's Manual
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... a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to replace the spare tire when you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Make sure all... injury and death. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Important: Remember to replace the wheel air valves when the road tires are replaced on the vehicle are the same size and type (such as possible. 135 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English...
... a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to replace the spare tire when you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Make sure all... injury and death. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Important: Remember to replace the wheel air valves when the road tires are replaced on the vehicle are the same size and type (such as possible. 135 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English...
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If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is defined as 136 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) When driving with the temporary spare tire do not follow these guidelines could result in brand, size or appearance from its wheel • Use the wheel for temporary use only. Your vehicle may be...
If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is defined as 136 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) When driving with the temporary spare tire do not follow these guidelines could result in brand, size or appearance from its wheel • Use the wheel for temporary use only. Your vehicle may be...
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... dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 137 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post...
... dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 137 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post...
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... at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 149 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If a tire is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with caution until you 're driving, the wheels may further damage the flat...
... at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 149 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If a tire is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with caution until you 're driving, the wheels may further damage the flat...
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Tires, Wheels and Loading • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 150 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 150 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 161 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These guidelines are designed to ensure that your All Wheel Drive vehicle with a disabled vehicle, please refer to tow your vehicle for personal travel (such as vehicle...
... Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 161 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These guidelines are designed to ensure that your All Wheel Drive vehicle with a disabled vehicle, please refer to tow your vehicle for personal travel (such as vehicle...
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...that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on -road driving conditions. The AWD feature gives your warranty. If the sensors are sealed for life and require no input from snow, ice and large accumulations of the engine. 175 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)... AWD system are covered, it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may cycle on the rear bumper/fascia) free from the operator. The AWD system is not...
...that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on -road driving conditions. The AWD feature gives your warranty. If the sensors are sealed for life and require no input from snow, ice and large accumulations of the engine. 175 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)... AWD system are covered, it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may cycle on the rear bumper/fascia) free from the operator. The AWD system is not...
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...terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. The tires may not be utilized if changes in less vehicle control, not more. Excessive steering will be made, remember to avoid "over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of vehicle control...the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from concrete to gravel) there will result in vehicle speed are called for. Driving If the parking brake is fully released, but shift to a lower 177 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
...terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. The tires may not be utilized if changes in less vehicle control, not more. Excessive steering will be made, remember to avoid "over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of vehicle control...the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from concrete to gravel) there will result in vehicle speed are called for. Driving If the parking brake is fully released, but shift to a lower 177 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
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Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop any faster, because as well. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice but can cause transaxle damage. Although an AWD vehicle may void the warranty..., increase your vehicle have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice, it more likely the vehicle will rollover as ladder or luggage racks). Any modifications to heavy off-highway usage. 180 2005 Montego...
Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop any faster, because as well. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice but can cause transaxle damage. Although an AWD vehicle may void the warranty..., increase your vehicle have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice, it more likely the vehicle will rollover as ladder or luggage racks). Any modifications to heavy off-highway usage. 180 2005 Montego...
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...Anti-Theft System (PATS) module, Fuel relay coil, Brake lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules Cluster, Climate control Restraint Control Module (RCM) Electrochromatic mirror, Compass module Wiper relay coil, Blower relay coil, Cluster logic...Circuit breaker Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 187 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...Anti-Theft System (PATS) module, Fuel relay coil, Brake lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules Cluster, Climate control Restraint Control Module (RCM) Electrochromatic mirror, Compass module Wiper relay coil, Blower relay coil, Cluster logic...Circuit breaker Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 187 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... assistance program, your vehicle be towed with a slingbelt. On Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models, if your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, the wheels being raised should be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle. 196 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
... assistance program, your vehicle be towed with a slingbelt. On Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models, if your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, the wheels being raised should be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle. 196 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
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...or a car-hauling trailer. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle. 197 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Roadside Emergencies In case of 31 mph (...speed of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle be flat towed (all authorized tow truck operators. On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is not recommended that your vehicle can be...
...or a car-hauling trailer. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle. 197 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Roadside Emergencies In case of 31 mph (...speed of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle be flat towed (all authorized tow truck operators. On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is not recommended that your vehicle can be...
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...109, 115, 117 side air bag ...114 Air cleaner filter ...241 Air conditioning ...26, 28 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...175 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...222 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...166 ... transaxle fluid, adding ...239 fluid, checking ...239 fluid, refill capacities ...242 fluid, specification ...247 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...170, 172 Axle lubricant specifications ...245 B Battery ...220 acid, treating emergencies ...220 jumping ... ...210 plastic parts ...209 253 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...109, 115, 117 side air bag ...114 Air cleaner filter ...241 Air conditioning ...26, 28 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...175 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...222 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...166 ... transaxle fluid, adding ...239 fluid, checking ...239 fluid, refill capacities ...242 fluid, specification ...247 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...170, 172 Axle lubricant specifications ...245 B Battery ...220 acid, treating emergencies ...220 jumping ... ...210 plastic parts ...209 253 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Index specifications ...245, 247 Exhaust fumes ...165 F Fluid capacities ...242 Foglamps ...33 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...175 Fuel ...228 calculating fuel economy ...58, 233 cap ...230 capacity ...242 choosing the right fuel ...231 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...... Instrument panel ...43 cleaning ...210 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...34 J Jack ...135 positioning ...135 storage ...135 Jump-starting your vehicle ...191 255 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Index specifications ...245, 247 Exhaust fumes ...165 F Fluid capacities ...242 Foglamps ...33 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...175 Fuel ...228 calculating fuel economy ...58, 233 cap ...230 capacity ...242 choosing the right fuel ...231 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...... Instrument panel ...43 cleaning ...210 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...34 J Jack ...135 positioning ...135 storage ...135 Jump-starting your vehicle ...191 255 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... brake system. Replace engine air filter. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (except CVT; filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Change rear axle lubricant on CD4E). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft ...3V engines). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if ...
... brake system. Replace engine air filter. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (except CVT; filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Change rear axle lubricant on CD4E). Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft ...3V engines). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if ...
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... 100,000 miles). Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (except CVT). Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 150,000 miles ❑...
... 100,000 miles). Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (except CVT). Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 47). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 150,000 miles ❑...