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GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford 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 Genuine 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:
•12 months or 20,000 km (12,000 miles) (whichever occurs first), or
•the 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—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.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessory products for
your vehicle. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a
complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle,
please contact your dealer or visit our online store at:
www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Exterior trim kits
Front end covers
Grille inserts
Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
Splash guards
Wheels
Interior style
Cell phone holders
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
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recommendations ...................189
refill capacities ........................227
specifications ..................228, 230
Exhaust fumes ..........................128
F
Fail safe cooling ........................197
Floor mats ...................................72
Fluid capacities .........................227
Fuel ............................................198
calculating fuel economy .53, 203
cap ...........................................200
capacity ...................................227
choosing the right fuel ...........201
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................206
detergent in fuel .....................202
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................198, 200, 203
filter, specifications ........203, 226
fuel pump shut-off switch .....146
improving fuel economy ........203
octane rating ...................202, 230
quality ......................................202
running out of fuel .................202
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................198
Fuses ..................................147–148
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................64
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............200
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................203
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................146Head restraints ...........................87
Headlamps ...................................38
aiming ........................................40
autolamp system .......................38
bulb specifications ....................41
daytime running lights .............38
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................39
replacing bulbs .........................42
turning on and off ....................38
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........34–35
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see
Garage door opener) ............54, 67
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................64
Hood ..........................................184
I
Ignition ...............................124, 230
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................115
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................208
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................180
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................39
J
Jack ............................................155
positioning ...............................155
storage .....................................155
Jump-starting your vehicle ......161
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K
Keyless entry system .................81
autolock .....................................80
keypad .......................................81
programming entry code .........81
Keys .................................73, 83–85
positions of the ignition .........124
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................41
daytime running light ...............38
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps .....................40–41
replacing bulbs ...................41–46
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................40
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........130
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................138
Load limits .................................139
Locks
autolock .....................................80
childproof ..................................74
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...228, 230
Lumbar support, seats ...............89
M
Message center ...........................68
reset button ..............................68
select button .............................69Mirrors .........................................48
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................59
fold away ...................................59
heated ........................................58
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................63
Motorcraft parts ................203, 226
O
Octane rating ............................202
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................186
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................77
Parking brake ............................130
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....226
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............59
Power adjustable foot pedals .....59
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................151
Power door locks ..................73, 80
Power mirrors .............................58
Power Point
Cigar lighter ..............................56
Power steering ..................132–133
fluid, checking and adding ....208
fluid, refill capacity ................227
fluid, specifications .................228
Power Windows ...........................57
R
Radio ..........................20, 23, 26, 28
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Transmission .............................134
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....134
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................209
fluid, refill capacities ..............227
lubricant specifications ..228, 230
Trunk ...........................................74
remote release ....................71, 77
Turn signal ..................................40
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................230
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................232
Vehicle loading ..........................139
Ventilating your vehicle ...........128W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................186
Water, Driving through .............138
Windows
power .........................................57
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................47
checking and adding fluid .....186
replacing wiper blades .............47
Wrecker towing .........................167
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