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Ford Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (not available in Canada)
Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only)
Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover* (not available in
Canada)
Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (Canada only)
Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (not available in Canada)
Ford Metal Surface Cleaner
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
Customer assistance
210

Comfort and convenience
Air conditioner
Air filtration systems
Automatic Headlamp System with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Cargo nets
Cargo organizers (interior)
Cargo storage bin (regular cab)
Cargo trays (interior)
Celluar phone holder
Dash trim (wood grain)
Engine block heaters
Manual sliding rear window
Power sliding rear window
Tire step
Travel equipment
Bed extender
Bed mount bike carrier
Bed tent
Lumber mount bike carrier
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Fog lights
Heavy-duty battery
Hitch mount bike carrier
Inside mirror with compass display
Inside mirror with compass and temperature display
Off road lights
Outside signal mirror (available only with power mirrors)
Pickup box rails
Retractable bed hooks
Running boards (molded, diamond plate, tubular and stirrup step)
Customer assistance
211

Hood deflectors
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Locking gas cap
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Rally combination bar
Rear window deflector
Removable tailgate lock
Skid plates
Side window air deflectors
Spare tire lock
Step bumpers
Tailgate covers, diamond plate
Tonneau covers (hard, foldable)
Tonneau covers (hard, one piece)
Tonneau covers (soft)
Truck cover
Underbody vehicle lighting
Universal floor mats
Wheels
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When 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.
²
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and theft
alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment
installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations
and should be installed only by a qualified service technician.
Customer assistance
213

Accessory delay ..........................59
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................90
and child safety seats ..............92
description ................................90
disposal ......................................94
driver air bag ............................92
indicator light ........................9,94
operation ...................................92
passenger air bag .....................92
Air cleaner filter ................167,194
Air conditioning ..........................43
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................154
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .......................107,108
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................11
Armrests ......................................79
Audio system (see Radio) .........21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................113
fluid, adding ............................161
fluid, checking ........................161
fluid, refill capacities ..............194
fluid, specification ..................199
Auxiliary power point .................20
Axle
lubricant specifications ...197,199
refill capacities ........................194
traction lok ..............................110
Battery .......................................165
acid, treating emergencies .....165
charging system
warning light .............................11
jumping a disabled battery ....142
maintenance-free ....................165
replacement, specifications ...194
servicing ..................................165
voltage gauge ............................15Bed extender ..............................62
Belt minder .................................86
Brakes ........................................107
anti-lock ............................107,108
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ..........10,108
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....153
fluid, refill capacities ..............194
fluid, specifications ..........197,199
lubricant specifications ...197,199
parking ....................................109
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ............19
shift interlock ..........................112
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ....194
Cassette tape player ...................29
CD changer .................................39
Certification Label ....................201
Child safety restraints ................95
child safety belts ......................95
Child safety seats ........................96
attaching with tether straps ..101
in front seat ..............................97
in rear seat .........................97,100
Cleaning your vehicle ...............188
engine compartment ..............191
exterior .............................189,190
exterior lamps .........................191
instrument panel ....................192
instrument panel lens ............192
interior .....................................192
plastic parts ............................191
safety belts ..............................193
washing ....................................189
waxing .....................................190
wheels ......................................190
wiper blades ............................192
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............43
Clock .......................................29,38
Index
216

Compass, electronic ....................54
calibration .................................56
set zone adjustment .................55
Console
overhead ....................................53
Controls
power seat .................................74
Coolant
checking and adding ..............154
refill capacities .................158,194
specifications ...................197,199
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................47
Customer Assistance ................128
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................209
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................202
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............208
Getting roadside assistance ...128
Getting the
service you need ....................202
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................214
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................205
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............208
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................17
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................161
engine oil .................................150
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........197
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................164
Driving under special
conditions ...........................118,119mud ..........................................118
sand .........................................118
snow and ice ...........................119
through water ..................118,122
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................142
Emission control system ..........181
Engine ........................................199
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................191
coolant .....................................154
fail-safe coolant ......................159
idle speed control ...................165
lubrication
specifications ...................197,199
refill capacities ........................194
service points ..........................150
starting after a collision .........129
Engine block heater .................105
Engine oil ..................................150
checking and adding ..............150
dipstick ....................................150
filter, specifications .........152,194
recommendations ...................152
refill capacities ........................194
specifications ...................197,199
Exhaust fumes ..........................106
Fail safe cooling ........................159
Floor mats ...................................61
Fluid capacities .........................194
Foglamps .....................................18
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ..12,115
description ..............................116
driving off road .......................117
electronic shift ........................116
ESOF .........................................19
indicator light ....................12,115
preparing to
drive your vehicle ...................111
Fuel ............................................174
calculating fuel economy .......178
Index
217

cap ...........................................177
capacity ...................................194
choosing the right fuel ...........176
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................181
detergent in fuel .....................177
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................174,177,178
filter, specifications .........178,194
fuel pump shut-off switch .....129
gauge .........................................13
improving fuel economy ........178
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ....................176,199
quality ......................................176
running out of fuel .................177
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................174
Fuses ...................................130,131
Garage door opener ....................53
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............177
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................178
Gauges .........................................13
battery voltage gauge ...............15
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................14
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................13
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....120
calculating ...............................122
definition .................................120
driving with a heavy load ......120
location ....................................120
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............120
calculating ........................120,122definition .................................120
driving with a heavy load ......120
location ....................................120
Hazard flashers .........................129
Headlamps ...................................17
aiming ......................................188
autolamp system .......................18
bulb specifications ..................188
daytime running lights .............17
flash to pass ..............................17
high beam ............................11,17
replacing bulbs .......................184
turning on and off ....................17
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................43
heating and air
conditioning system .................43
Hood ..........................................149
Ignition .......................................199
positions of the ignition ...........46
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..96
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................183
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................192
cluster ...................................8,192
lighting up
panel and interior .....................18
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......142
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................70
locking and unlocking doors ....72
programming entry code .........71
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........46
Lamps
autolamp system .......................18
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................188
cargo lamps ...............................18
Index
218

daytime running light ...............17
fog lamps ...................................18
headlamps .................................17
headlamps, flash to pass ..........17
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps ......................56,57
replacing
bulbs ............183,184,185,186,187
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ..........................................9
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....10,108
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
cruise indicator .........................12
door ajar ....................................12
engine oil pressure ...................11
high beam .................................11
low fuel ........................................8
safety belt .................................10
service engine soon ....................8
speed control ............................50
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................120
GAWR ......................................120
GVWR ......................................120
trailer towing ..........................120
Loading instructions .................121
Locks
autolock .....................................70
childproof ..................................59
doors ..........................................59
Lubricant specifications ....197,199
Lumbar support, seats ...............76
Mirrors
fold away ...................................61
side view mirrors (power) .......60
Moon roof ....................................57
Motorcraft parts .................178,194Octane rating ............................176
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................150
Overdrive .....................................52
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................67
Parking brake ............................109
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....194
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................19
Power adjustable foot pedals .....19
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................134
Power door locks ...................59,70
Power steering ..........................110
fluid, checking and adding ....160
fluid, refill capacity ................194
fluid, specifications ..........197,199
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................111
Radio ............................................21
Relays ........................................130
Remote entry system ............66,67
illuminated entry ......................71
locking/unlocking doors ...........67
panic alarm ...............................67
replacement/additional
transmitters ..........................69,70
replacing the batteries .............68
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ...........13,79,80,81,82,83
Safety defects, reporting ..........215
Safety restraints ......79,80,81,82,83
belt minder ...............................86
cleaning the safety belts ...89,193
extension assembly ..................85
for adults .........................80,81,82
for children ..........................94,95
lap belt ......................................84
warning light
and chime ...................10,12,13,85
Safety seats for children ............96
Index
219

Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............79
Seats ............................................73
child safety seats ......................96
cleaning ...................................193
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ....................64,65
Servicing your vehicle ..............148
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................194,199
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................197,199
Speed control ..............................47
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .........103,105
jump starting ..........................142
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................51
Tachometer .................................15
Tailgate ...................................61,62
Tires ......................137,169,170,171
changing ...........................137,139
checking the pressure ............171
replacing ..................................172
rotating ....................................171
snow tires and chains ............173
tire grades ...............................170
treadwear ................................170
Towing .......................................171recreational towing .................127
wrecker ....................................147
Traction-lok rear axle ...............110
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................164
Transmission .............................112
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................161
fluid, refill capacities ..............194
lubricant specifications ...197,199
Transmission control
indicator light ..............................11
Trip odometer .............................15
Turn signal .............................10,46
Vehicle dimensions ...................199
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................201
Vehicle loading ..........................120
Ventilating your vehicle ...........106
Warning chimes ......................12,13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................154
Water, Driving through .............122
Windows
power .........................................58
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid .....154
checking and cleaning ............168
operation ...................................51
replacing wiper blades ...........169
Wrecker towing .........................147
Index
220