Replacing license plate lamp
bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
under and behind the rear bumper.
To change the license plate lamp
bulbs:
1. Reach under and behind the
rear bumper to locate the bulb
connector.
2. Twist the connector
counterclockwise
1¤4turn and
carefully pull to remove it.
3. Pull out the old bulb and press
in the replacement bulb.
4. Replace the connector by
placing it back into the assembly
and turning it
1¤4turn clockwise.
Using the right bulbs
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Headlamps 2 9007
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157NAK
Front sidemarker 2 194NA
Foglamps 2 899
Turn/tail/brake lamps 2 3157K
Liftgate lamp 2 916
Backup lamp 2 579
License lamp 2 168
High-mount brake
lampSee a dealer or qualified service technician
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
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192
REPLACING THE INTERIOR
BULBS
Check the operation of the
following interior bulbs frequently:
²interior overhead lamp
²map lamp
Map lamps
To change the map lamp bulbs:
1. Use a small screwdriver to
remove the map lamp lens.
2. To remove the old bulb, twist
1¤4
turn and pull it out.
3. Twist in a new bulb.
4. Press the map lamp lens back
on and test the lamp operation.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified
service technician if:
1. Oncoming motorists frequently
signal you to deactivate your high
beams, and your high beams are
not activated.
2. The headlamps do not seem to
provide enough light for clear night
vision.
3. The headlamp beams are
pointed substantially away from a
slightly down and to the right
position.
Maintenance and care
193
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
ConcentrateAll
4.1L
(4.5 quarts)
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
Fluid4.6L engine with
2 row radiator17.9 L
(19.9 quarts)
4.6L engine with
1 row radiator17.0L
(18.0 quarts)
5.4L engine 19.7L
(20.8 quarts)
Front axle fluid Motorcraft SAE
75W90 Axle
Lubricant4 x 4 vehicles
1.8-2.0L
(3.5-3.7 pints)
Rear axle fluid
1Motorcraft SAE
75W140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantAll
2.9-3.1L
(5.5-5.8 pints)
1Your vehicle's rear axle is
equipped with synthetic rear axle
lubricant. Rear axles containing
synthetic lubricant are lubricated
for life. These lubricants are not to
be checked or changed unless a
leak is suspected, service required
or the axle has been submerged in
water. The axle lubricant should be
changed any time the axle has
been submerged in water. Add 118
ml (4 oz.) of additive friction
modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A
whenever the fluid is changed.
Service refill capacities are
determined by filling the rear axle
6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16
Capacities and specifications
201
Aiming headlamps ....................193
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................78
and child safety seats ..............80
description ................................79
disposal ......................................83
indicator light ...........................82
passenger air bag .....................81
Air cleaner filter .......................170
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................29
manual heating and air
conditioning system ..23,24,26,28
Air suspension
description ..............................102
warning light .............................11
Ambulance packages ....................3
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description ................................99
Battery .......................................168
voltage gauge ............................16
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............157
Brakes ..........................................98
anti-lock .....................................98
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................99
fluid, checking and adding ....157
Brake-shift interlock .................104
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................186
headlamps ...............................187
rear lamps ........................191,192
Changing a tire .........................138
Child safety seats ........................86
Childproof locks ..........................50
Chime
headlamps on ............................13
Cleaning your vehicle ...............194
engine compartment ..............195
fabric ........................................197instrument panel ....................197
plastic parts ............................196
safety belts ..............................197
tail lamps .................................196
washing ....................................194
waxing .....................................194
wheels ......................................195
Compass, electronic ....................42
calibration .................................44
set zone adjustment .................43
Control trac 4WD system .........108
Controls ..................................51,52
Daytime running light system ...20
Defrost
rear window ..............................22
Driving under special
conditions ..................................111
high water ...............................112
slippery roads ..................113,114
Electronic sound system ............52
Emission control system ..........183
Engine ........................................204
check engine temperature
warning, message center .......152
service points ..........................152
Engine block heater ...................96
Engine coolant
checking and adding .......158,159
disposal ....................................161
refill capacities ........................161
Engine oil ...........................153,155
changing oil and oil filter .......156
checking and adding .......153,155
Exhaust fumes ............................96
Fail safe cooling ........................162
Floor mats ...................................53
Foglamps ...................................190
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
control trac ........................23,108
indicator light ...........................11
special driving
instructions ......................109,110
Index
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