Illumination of the ªService Engine Soonº light, charging system warning
light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke
or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system
is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult your ªWarranty Guideº for complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning Lights and
Chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
Maintenance and care
181
Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps (low series) 2 H5054
Headlamps (high series) 2 9007
Park lamp and turn signal (front) 2 3157 AK (amber)
Back-up lamps 2 3156K
License plate lamp 1 168
Stop/tail/turn/side marker lamp 2 3357 K
High-mount brakelamp 2 912
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Dome lamp (standard) 1 912
Map/reading lamp 2 211-2
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list of Ford-approved
cleaners, polishes and waxes.
Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of water
for best results. To avoid spots,
avoid washing when the hood is still
warm, immediately after or during
exposure to strong sunlight.
Maintenance and care
187
Comfort and convenience
Air conditioner
Engine block heaters
Tire step
Travel equipment
Auto head lamps with DRL
Bicycle rack
Canoe/kayak rack
Cell phone holder
Console (Engine cover)
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Hard-sided roof luggage rack
Heavy-duty battery
Hitch mount bicycle carrier
Inside mirror, electrochromic with compass (with and without
temperature display)
Luggage basket
Removable luggage rack
Removable luggage rack adapters
Running boards
Ski/snow board rack
Soft luggage cover
Speed control
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Battery warmer
Carpet floor mats
Customer assistance
212
recommendations ...................148
refill capacities ........................193
specifications ..................196, 199
Exhaust fumes ..........................101
F
Fail safe cooling ........................156
Fluid capacities .........................193
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................105
Fuel ............................................172
calculating fuel economy .......177
cap ...........................................176
capacity ...................................193
choosing the right fuel ...........174
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................180
detergent in fuel .....................175
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................172, 176±177
filter, specifications ........176, 192
fuel pump shut-off switch .....122
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........177
octane rating ...................174, 199
quality ......................................175
running out of fuel .................175
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................172
Fuses ..................................124±125
G
Garage door opener ....................56
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............176
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................177Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................14
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....109
calculating ...............................111
definition .................................109
driving with a heavy load ......109
location ....................................109
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............109
calculating .......................109, 111
definition .................................109
driving with a heavy load ......109
location ....................................109
H
Hazard flashers .........................122
Headlamps ...................................18
aiming ......................................187
bulb specifications ..................186
daytime running lights .............18
flash to pass ..............................19
high beam ...........................13, 18
replacing bulbs ...............182±183
turning on and off ....................18
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................19
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................25
heater only system ...................19
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................21
Index
218
Hood ..........................................145
I
Ignition .................................49, 199
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..89
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................181
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................190
cluster ................................10, 191
lighting up
panel and interior .....................19
location of components ............10
J
Jack ............................................131
positioning ...............................131
storage .....................................131
Jump-starting your vehicle ......138
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........49
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................186
cargo lamps ...............................19
daytime running light ...............18
headlamps .................................18
headlamps, flash to pass ..........19
instrument panel, dimming .....19
interior lamps .....................59±60
replacing bulbs ...............182±186Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 102
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 .................................109
GAWR ......................................109
GVWR ......................................109
trailer towing ..........................109
Loading instructions .................111
Lubricant specifications ...196, 199
Lumbar support, seats ...............68
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................62
side view mirrors (power) .......61
Motorcraft parts ................176, 192
O
Octane rating ............................174
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................146
Overdrive .....................................55
Index
219
trailer towing ..........................112
wrecker ....................................143
Traction-lok rear axle ...............105
Transmission .............................106
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................158
fluid, refill capacities ..............193
lubricant specifications ..196, 199
Transmission
control indicator light .................12
Trip odometer .............................17
Turn signal ............................13, 50
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................199
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................201
Vehicle loading ..........................109Ventilating your vehicle ...........101
W
Warning chimes .....................13±14
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................151
Water, Driving through .............120
Windows
power .........................................60
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....151
checking and cleaning ....166±167
operation ...................................54
replacing wiper blades ...........167
Wrecker towing .........................143
Index
221