
FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of genuine 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 rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Ford accessory found to be defective in
factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as
well as any component damaged by the defective accessory. The accessory
will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit:
²12 months or 20 000 km (12 000 miles) (whichever occurs first), or
²The remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle's Limited Warranty Ð 3 years or 60 000 km (36 000
miles) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a
copy of the warranty.
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
Carpeted cargo mat
Dash trim (wood grain)
Engine block heaters
Tire step
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Travel equipment
Auto headlamps with DRL
Bike rack
Bumper mount bike carrier
Canoe carrier
Cell phone holder
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Factory luggage rack adaptors
Fog lights
Framed luggage covers
Heavy-duty battery
Kayak carrier
Luggage/cargo basket
Removable luggage rack (Track rider bars)
Removable luggage rack adapters
Running boards (Molded and tubular)
Seatback organizer
Ski/snowboard carrier
Snow traction cables
Soft luggage cover
Towing mirrors (Removable and permanent)
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Cargo liners, interior
Carpet floor mats
Door edge guards
Fender flares
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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
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A
Accessory delay ..........................80
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........132±133, 137
and child safety seats ............135
description ......................133, 137
disposal ....................................140
driver air bag ..................135, 138
indicator light ...........12, 137, 139
operation .........................135, 138
passenger air bag ...........135, 138
side air bag ..............................137
Air cleaner filter ...............254, 259
Air conditioning ..........................50
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................55
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................47
Air suspension ...........................158
description ..............................158
warning light .............................12
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................234
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................155
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................13
Armrests ....................................110
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................162
fluid, adding ............................252
fluid, checking ........................252
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specification ..................265Auxiliary power point .................78
Axle
lubricant specifications ..263, 265
refill capacities ........................260
traction lok ..............................159
B
Battery .......................................231
acid, treating emergencies .....231
charging system
warning light .............................12
jumping a disabled battery ....202
maintenance-free ....................231
replacement, specifications ...259
servicing ..................................231
voltage gauge ............................16
Belt minder ...............................128
Brakes ........................................154
anti-lock ...................................155
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................11, 156
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....251
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specifications .........263, 265
lubricant specifications ..263, 265
parking ....................................156
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ............82
shift interlock ..........................161
Break-in period .............................5
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....260
Cassette tape player ...................18
CD changer .................................42
Certification Label ....................268
Index
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Child safety restraints ..............140
child safety belts ....................140
Child safety seats ......................141
attaching with
tether straps ...................146±147
in front seat ............................143
in rear seat ..............143, 145±146
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............219
exterior ....................................223
instrument cluster lens ..........222
instrument panel ....................221
interior .....................................222
plastic parts ....................220±221
safety belts ..............................223
washing ....................................218
waxing .....................................218
wheels ......................................219
windows ..................................223
wiper blades ............................221
woodtone trim ........................223
Clock ......................................24, 35
Compass, electronic ..............74, 80
calibration .................................76
set zone adjustment .................75
Console ........................................92
overhead ........................71±72, 77
rear ............................................93
Controls
power seat ...............................110
Coolant
checking and adding ..............234
refill capacities ................237, 260
specifications ..................263, 265
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................83
Customer Assistance ................186Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................224
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................210
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............214
Getting roadside assistance ...186
Getting the
service you need ....................208
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................215
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................211
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............214
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................60
Defrost
rear window ..............................58
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................252
engine oil .................................228
Doors
door ajar warning .....................13
lubricant specifications ..........263
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................254
Driving under special
conditions ..........................170, 173
sand .........................................172
snow and ice ...........................174
through water .................172, 176
Index
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E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................202
Emission control system ..........248
Engine ................................265±266
check engine/
service engine soon light .........10
cleaning ...................................219
coolant .....................................234
fail-safe coolant ......................238
idle speed control ...................231
lubrication
specifications ..................263, 265
refill capacities ........................260
service points ..........................227
starting after a collision .........187
Engine block heater .................153
Engine oil ..................................228
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................228
checking and adding ..............228
dipstick ....................................228
filter, specifications ........230, 259
recommendations ...................230
refill capacities ........................260
specifications ..................263, 265
Exhaust fumes ..........................154
F
Fail safe cooling ........................238
Floor mats ...................................93
Fluid capacities .........................260
Foglamps .....................................59
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................14, 167
control trac .............................167description ..............................167
driving off road .......................169
electronic shift ........................168
indicator light ...........................14
preparing to
drive your vehicle ...................160
Fuel ............................................240
calculating fuel economy .......245
cap ...........................................242
capacity ...................................260
choosing the right fuel ...........243
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................248
detergent in fuel .....................244
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................240, 242, 245
filter, specifications ........244, 259
fuel pump shut-off switch .....187
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........245
low fuel warning light ..............12
octane rating ...........243, 265±266
quality ......................................243
running out of fuel .................244
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................240
Fuses ..................................189±190
G
Garage door opener ..............72, 86
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............242
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................245
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........15
fuel gauge ..................................16
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odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................16
tachometer ................................17
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....177
calculating ...............................179
definition .................................177
driving with a heavy load ......177
location ....................................177
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............177
calculating .......................177, 179
definition .................................177
driving with a heavy load ......177
location ....................................177
H
Hazard flashers .........................187
Head restraints .................108, 113
Headlamps ...................................59
aiming ........................................61
autolamp system .......................59
bulb specifications ....................63
daytime running lights .............60
flash to pass ..............................60
high beam ...........................13, 60
replacing bulbs .........................64
turning on and off ....................59
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................50
heating and
air conditioning system ............47
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see
Garage door opener) ............86±89
Hood ..........................................226I
Ignition .......................150, 265±266
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................141
Inspection/
maintenance (I/M) testing .......249
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................221
cluster ................................10, 222
lighting up
panel and interior .....................60
J
Jack ............................................196
positioning ...............................196
storage .....................................196
Jump-starting your vehicle ......202
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................101
locking and unlocking doors ..103
programming entry code .......102
Keys ...................................104±106
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition .........150
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................59
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................63
cargo lamps ...............................60
daytime running light ...............60
fog lamps ...................................59
headlamps .................................59
Index
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headlamps, flash to pass ..........60
instrument panel, dimming .....60
interior lamps ...............61±62, 64
replacing bulbs .......62, 64, 66±68
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................61
Liftgate ........................................93
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
air suspension .........................159
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....11, 156
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................13
cruise indicator .........................12
door ajar ....................................13
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................13
low fuel ......................................12
low washer fluid .......................12
safety belt .................................11
service engine soon ..................10
speed control ............................86
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................177
GAWR ......................................177
GVWR ......................................177
trailer towing ..........................177
Loading instructions .................179
Locks
autolock ...................................101
childproof ..................................95
doors ..........................................95
Lubricant specifications ...263, 265
Lumbar support, seats .............110M
Message center .....................74, 90
english/metric button ...............90
menu button .............................91
Mirrors .........................................71
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................80
fold away ...................................82
heated ........................................81
programmable memory ..........100
side view mirrors (power) .......80
Moon roof ....................................73
Motorcraft parts ................244, 259
O
Octane rating ............................243
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................228
Overdrive .....................................92
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................98
Parking brake ............................156
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....259
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............82
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................193
Power door locks ................95, 101
Power steering ..................157±158
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacity ................260
fluid, specifications .........263, 265
Index
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