Ford Multi-Purpose Cleaner*
Motorcraft Car Wash Concentrate
Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner
Ford Spot and Stain Remover*
Ford Super Premium Tire and Trim Dressing
Ford Triple Clean
Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available in Canada)
* May be sold with the Motorcraft name
FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Ford accessories are available for your vehicle
through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln Mercury or Ford of Canada
dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to
fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement
the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each
accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds
Ford’s rigid engineering and safety specifications. Ford accessories are
warranted for up to 12 months or 20 000 km (12 000 miles) on all cars
and light trucks and 12 months with unlimited distance on medium duty
trucks unless the accessory is installed on a new vehicle, then the
warranty becomes the balance of the new vehicle’s warranty or the
accessories warranty, whichever is greater. See your dealer for complete
warranty information and availability.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
Vehicle Security
Styled wheel protector locks
Vehicle security systems
Comfort and convenience
Battery warmer
Cabin air filter
Cargo nets
Cargo organizers
Cargo storage box
Cargo trays
Customer assistance
265
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Cargo liners, interior
Carpet floor mats
Door edge guards
Fender flares
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full and sport)
Hood deflectors
Inside mirror with compass display
Inside mirror with compass and temperature display
Leather steering wheel
Locking gas cap
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Moonroof deflector
Outside signal mirror (requires power mirrors)
Rear air deflectors
Side window air deflectors
Spare tire lock
Truck cover
Underbody security lighting
Carpeted floor mats
Wheels
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
Customer assistance
267
Cassette tape player ...................28
CD changer .................................52
Certification Label ....................256
Child safety restraints ..............137
child safety belts ....................137
Child safety seats ......................138
attaching with tether
straps ...............................143–144
in front seat ............................140
in rear seat ..............140, 142–143
Cleaning your vehicle ...............242
engine compartment ..............244
exterior ............................243–244
exterior lamps .........................245
instrument cluster lens ..........246
instrument panel ....................246
interior .............................246–247
plastic parts ............................245
safety belts ..............................247
washing ....................................243
waxing .....................................243
wheels ......................................244
windows ..................................246
wiper blades ............................245
woodtone trim ........................247
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............56
Clock ......................................37, 49
Compass, electronic ....................78
calibration .................................80
set zone adjustment .................79
Console ........................................91
overhead ........................75–76, 81
rear ............................................91
Controls
power seat ...............................106Coolant
checking and adding ..............208
refill capacities ................212, 248
specifications ..................251, 254
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................69
Customer Assistance ................178
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................264
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................257
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................263
Getting roadside assistance ...178
Getting the service you
need .........................................257
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................268
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................260
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................263
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................21
Defrost
rear window ..............................23
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................215
engine oil .................................203
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........251
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................217
Index
272
Driving under special
conditions ..................................167
mud ..........................................166
sand .........................................166
snow and ice ...........................167
through water .................166, 168
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................194
Emission control system ..........235
Engine ........................................254
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................244
coolant .....................................208
fail-safe coolant ......................213
idle speed control ...................217
lubrication specifications ......251,
254
refill capacities ........................248
service points ..........................203
starting after a collision .........179
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................203
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................203
checking and adding ..............203
dipstick ....................................203
filter, specifications ........205, 248
recommendations ...................205
refill capacities ........................248
specifications ..................251, 254
Exhaust fumes ..........................150
F
Fail safe cooling ........................213Floor mats ...................................92
Fluid capacities .........................248
Foglamps .....................................22
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................14, 163
control trac .......................24, 163
description ..............................164
driving off road .......................165
electronic shift ..................24, 164
indicator light ...........................14
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................158
Fuel ............................................227
calculating fuel economy .......232
cap ...........................................231
capacity ...................................248
choosing the right fuel ...........229
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................235
detergent in fuel .....................230
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................227, 231–232
filter, specifications ........231, 248
fuel pump shut-off switch .....179
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........232
low fuel warning light ..............10
octane rating ...................229, 254
quality ......................................230
running out of fuel .................230
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................227
Fuses ..................................181–182
G
Garage door opener ..............76, 84
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............231
Index
273
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................185
Power door locks ................89, 101
Power steering ..................155–156
fluid, checking and adding ....214
fluid, refill capacity ................248
fluid, specifications .........251, 254
Preparing to drive your vehicle 158
R
Radio ............................................27
Rear window defroster ...............23
Relays ................................181, 188
Remote entry system ...........96–97
illuminated entry ......................99
locking/unlocking doors .....96–97
panic alarm ...............................97
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................98
replacing the batteries .............97
Reverse sensing system .............24
Roof rack ...................................177
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ...................15, 116–117,
119–120, 123
Safety defects, reporting ..........270
Safety restraints ...............116–117,
119–121, 123
belt minder .............................124
cleaning the safety belts .......127,
247
extension assembly ................123
for adults .................117, 119–120
for children .............................137lap belt ....................................122
warning light and
chime ...................12, 15, 123–124
Safety seats for children ..........138
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................116
Seats ..........................................104
child safety seats ....................138
cleaning ...................................247
memory seat ...................100, 108
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................93, 95
Servicing your vehicle ..............201
Snowplowing .................................5
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................248, 254
Special notice ................................5
ambulance conversions ..............5
utility-type vehicles ....................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................251, 254
Speed control ..............................69
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle ........147–149
jump starting ..........................194
Steering
speed sensitive .......................156
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................73
T
Tachometer .................................18
Tires ...........................188, 223–224
changing ..................188–189, 191
checking the pressure ............224
Index
276