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²Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning
the engine.
²Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
Cleaning non-painted plastic exterior parts
Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover if
necessary. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. If
necessary, use a tar remover such as Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road
Oil Remover (B7A-19520±AA).
To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning the wiper blades, windshield and rear window
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the wiper blade rubber
element with undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent.
To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or
other solvents.
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Ford Extended Service Plan
You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by
purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESP
is an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Company
or Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (in
Canada). It provides the following:
²benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you
purchase (such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain
maintenance and wear items)
²protection against repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper Warranty
expires
You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln/
Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer. There are several plans available in
various time, distance and deductible combinations which can be tailored
to fit your own driving needs. Ford ESP also offers reimbursement
benefits for towing and rental coverage. (In Hawaii, rules vary. See your
dealer for details.)
When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection
throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of
more than 5,000 participating Ford or Lincoln/Mercury and Ford of
Canada dealers.
If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the
time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Please contact
your dealer for further information. Since this information is subject to
change, please ask your dealer for complete details about Ford Extended
Service Plan coverage options.
Getting the service you need
At home
Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships to
service your vehicle. When you need warranty repairs your selling dealer
would like you to return to it for that service, but you may also take your
vehicle to another Ford Motor Company dealership authorized for
warranty repairs. Certain warranty repairs require special training
though, so not all dealers are authorized to perform all warranty repairs.
That means that depending on the warranty repair needed, the vehicle
may need to be taken to another dealer. If a particular dealership can not
assist you, then contact the Customer Assistance Center.
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engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........15
fuel gauge ..................................14
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................14
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....118
calculating ...............................120
definition .................................118
driving with a heavy load ......118
location ....................................118
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............118
calculating ........................118,120
definition .................................118
driving with a heavy load ......118
location ....................................118
Hazard flashers .........................128
Headlamps ...................................17
aiming ......................................193
bulb specifications ..................193
daytime running lights .............17
flash to pass ..............................18
high beam ............................13,17
replacing bulbs ................188,190
turning on and off ....................17
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................18
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................23
heater only system ...................18
heating and
air conditioning system ............20
Hood ..........................................151
Ignition .......................................206
positions of the ignition ...........58
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..95
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................187Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................197
cluster .................................10,197
lighting up
panel and interior .....................18
location of components ............10
Jump-starting your vehicle ......144
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........58
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................193
cargo lamps ...............................18
daytime running light ...............17
headlamps .................................17
headlamps, flash to pass ..........18
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps ...........................65
replacing bulbs ..188,190,191,192
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................59
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....10,110
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................13
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................13
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................118
GAWR ......................................118
GVWR ......................................118
trailer towing ..........................118
Loading instructions .................119
Lubricant specifications ....203,206
Lumbar support, seats ...............73
Mirrors
side view mirrors (power) .......67
Index
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Motorcraft parts .................183,199
Octane rating ............................181
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................152
Overdrive .....................................64
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................68
Parking brake ............................111
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....199
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................134
Power door locks ........................66
Power steering ..........................112
fluid, checking and adding ....164
fluid, refill capacity ................200
fluid, specifications ..........203,206
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................113
Radio ............................................25
Relays .................................130,137
Remote entry system ............67,68
illuminated entry ......................70
locking/unlocking doors ...........68
panic alarm ...............................68
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................70
replacing the batteries .............69
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ................13,77,79,80,81
Safety defects, reporting ..........222
Safety restraints ...........77,79,80,81
belt minder ...............................84
cleaning the safety belts ...87,198
extension assembly ..................83
for adults .........................79,80,81
for children ..........................93,94
lap belt ......................................82
warning
light and chime ...............12,13,83
Safety seats for children ............95
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............77Seats ............................................71
child safety seats ......................95
Servicing your vehicle ..............150
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................199,206
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............4
diesel-powered vehicles .............5
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................203,206
Speed control ..............................59
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .........104,106
jump starting ..........................144
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................63
Tilt steering wheel ......................63
Tires ......................137,174,175,176
changing ...........................137,138
checking the pressure ............176
replacing ...........................140,177
rotating ....................................176
snow tires and chains ............178
tire grades ...............................175
treadwear ................................175
Towing ................................120,176
recreational towing .................126
trailer towing ..........................120
wrecker ....................................149
Traction-lok rear axle ...............113
Transmission .............................114
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................165
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
lubricant specifications ...203,206
Transmission
control indicator light .................12
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal .............................13,59
Vehicle dimensions ...................206
Index
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Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................209
Vehicle loading ..........................118
Ventilating your vehicle ...........108
Warning chimes ......................13,14
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................157
Water, Driving through .............126
Windows
power .........................................65Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....157
checking and cleaning ............173
operation ...................................63
replacing wiper blades ...........174
Wrecker towing .........................149
Index
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