
Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs
1. Turn the headlamp switch to the
OFF position and then remove the
four screws and the lamp assembly
from vehicle.
2. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket and push in the
new bulb.
To install the lamp, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.
Replacing brake/tail/backup lamp bulbs — Chassis or cutaway cab
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the four screws and the
lamp from the lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket and push in the
new bulb.
Lights
60

A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................91
and child safety seats ..............93
description ................................91
disposal ......................................95
driver air bag ............................93
indicator light ...........................95
operation ...................................93
passenger air bag .....................93
Air cleaner filter ...............206, 212
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................187
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................114–115
Audio system
(see Radio) ................15, 17, 20, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................118
fluid, adding ............................204
fluid, checking ........................204
fluid, refill capacities ..............213
fluid, specification ..................220
Auxiliary power point .................65
Axle
lubricant specifications ..217, 220
refill capacities ........................213
traction lok ..............................116
B
Battery .......................................182
acid, treating emergencies .....182
disconnecting ..........................184
jumping a disabled battery ....155
maintenance-free ....................182
replacement, specifications ...212servicing ..................................182
BeltMinder ...................................86
Brakes ........................................114
anti-lock ...........................114–115
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................114
fluid, checking and adding ....204
fluid, refill capacities ..............213
fluid, specifications .........217, 220
lubricant specifications ..217, 220
parking ....................................115
shift interlock ..........................117
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................55
C
Calculating load ........................124
Capacities for refilling fluids ....213
Cassette tape player ...................24
CD-single premium .........15, 17, 20
Cell phone use ............................65
Child safety restraints ................96
child safety belts ......................96
Child safety seats ........................99
in front seat ............................101
in rear seat ..............................101
tether anchorage hardware ...103
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............171
exterior ....................................174
instrument panel ....................173
interior .....................................173
interior trim ............................173
plastic parts ............................172
washing ....................................170
waxing .....................................170
wheels ......................................171
Index
227

Fluid capacities .........................213
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................116
Fuel ............................................194
calculating fuel economy .......198
cap ...........................................196
capacity ...................................213
choosing the right fuel ...........196
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................201
detergent in fuel .....................197
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................194, 196, 198
filter, specifications ........198, 212
fuel pump shut-off switch .....139
improving fuel economy ........198
octane rating ...................197, 220
quality ......................................197
running out of fuel .................198
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................194
Fuses ..................................140–141
G
Garage door opener ....................63
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............196
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................198
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................122
calculating ...............................124
definition .................................122
driving with a heavy load ......122
location ....................................122
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................122
calculating .......................122, 124definition .................................122
driving with a heavy load ......122
location ....................................122
H
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ........................................54
bulb specifications ....................55
daytime running lights .............53
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................53
replacing bulbs ...................56–57
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heater only system .............50, 52
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................51
Hood ..........................................177
I
Ignition ...............................111, 220
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..99
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................202
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................173
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................54
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......155
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........111
Index
229

L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................55
cargo lamps ...............................54
daytime running light ...............53
headlamps .................................53
headlamps, flash to pass ..........54
instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps ...........................55
replacing bulbs ...................55–60
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................54
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........114
speed control ............................69
Load limits .................................122
GAWR ......................................122
GVWR ......................................122
trailer towing ..........................122
Loading instructions .................124
Lubricant specifications ...217, 220
Lumbar support, seats ...............76
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......66
Motorcraft parts ................198, 212
O
Octane rating ............................197
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................179
P
Parking brake ............................115Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....212
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................144
Power door locks ........................71
Power point .................................65
Power steering ..........................115
fluid, checking and adding ....203
fluid, refill capacity ................213
fluid, specifications .........217, 220
Power Windows ...........................66
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................116
R
Radio ..........................15, 17, 20, 24
Relays ................................140, 147
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................74
locking/unlocking doors ...........71
Roadside assistance ..................137
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................80, 82–85
Safety defects, reporting ..........169
Safety restraints ..............80, 82–85
belt minder ...............................86
cleaning the safety belts ..........90
extension assembly ..................90
for adults .............................82–84
for children .........................95–96
lap belt ......................................85
warning light and chime ..........86
Safety seats for children ............99
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................80
Index
230