
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
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 yourWarranty Guidefor 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 ªService Engine Soonº light is
on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and chimessection of
theInstrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test
with the ªService 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
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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 locks
Vehicle security systems
Comfort and convenience
Air conditioner
Air filtration systems
Automatic Headlamp System with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
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
Accessories
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Power sliding rear window
Remote start system
Tire step
Travel equipment
Cargo cage (SuperCrew only)
Bed mount bike carrier
Bed tent
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Fog lights
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)
Seatback organizer
Speed control
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Trailer swivel hitch
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Battery warmer/blanket
Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers
Bed mats
Bedliners
Accessories
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tachometer ................................19
trip odometer ............................19
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................197
calculating ...............................199
definition .................................197
driving with a heavy load ......197
location ....................................197
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................197
calculating .......................197, 199
definition .................................197
driving with a heavy load ......197
location ....................................197
H
Hazard flashers .........................211
Head restraints .........................120
Headlamps ...................................65
aiming ........................................67
autolamp system .......................65
bulb specifications ....................70
daytime running lights .............66
flash to pass ..............................66
high beam ...........................14, 66
replacing bulbs .........................71
turning on and off ....................65
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................59
heater only system ...................54
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................55
HomeLink universal
transceiver
(see Garage door opener) ...93±96
Hood ..........................................254I
Ignition .......................165, 301±302
removing the key ....................184
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................155
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................281
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................248
cluster ................................10, 248
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................67
J
Jack ............................................220
positioning ...............................220
storage .....................................220
Jump-starting your vehicle ......226
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................113
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................115
programming entry code .......114
Keys ...................................116±118
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........165
removing from the ignition ....184
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................65
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................70
cargo lamps ...............................67
Index
316

daytime running light ...............66
fog lamps ...................................65
headlamps .................................65
headlamps, flash to pass ..........66
instrument panel, dimming .....67
interior lamps .....................68±69
replacing bulbs .............69, 71±75
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................67
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 171
anti-theft ...................................15
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................13
cruise indicator .........................14
door ajar ....................................14
engine oil pressure ...................13
fuel cap light .............................12
high beam .................................14
low fuel ......................................13
low washer fluid .......................14
safety belt .................................13
service engine soon ..................11
speed control ............................92
turn signal indicator .................14
Load limits .................................197
GAWR ......................................197
GVWR ......................................197
trailer towing ..........................197
Loading instructions .................199
Locks
autolock ...................................113
childproof ................................107
Lubricant
specifications .....................299, 301
Lumbar support, seats .............123M
Manual transmission .................178
fluid capacities ........................295
lubricant specifications ..........301
reverse .....................................183
Mirrors .........................................78
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................86
fold away ...................................88
side view mirrors (power) .......87
Moon roof ....................................92
Motorcraft parts ................276, 294
O
Octane rating ....................274±275
Odometer .....................................19
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................258
Overdrive .....................................84
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................110
Parking brake ............................172
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....294
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................88
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................217
Power door locks ..............106, 113
Power steering ..........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....282
fluid, refill capacity ................295
fluid, specifications .........299, 301
Index
317

Traction-lok rear axle ...............174
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................288
Transmission
automatic operation ...............175
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................284
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................287
fluid, refill capacities ..............295
lubricant
specifications ..................299, 301
manual operation ....................178
Transmission control indicator
light ..............................................14
Trip odometer .............................19
Trunk .........................................107
Turn signal ............................14, 67
V
Vehicle dimensions ...........302, 305Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................307
Vehicle loading ..........................197
Ventilating your vehicle ...........170
W
Warning chimes ...........................15
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................258
Water, Driving through .............197
Windows
power .........................................85
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....258
checking and cleaning ..............76
operation ...................................76
replacing wiper blades .............77
Wrecker towing .........................231
Index
319