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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 17
AM/FM stereo cassette 17
AM/FM stereo with CD 19
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 22
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 25
Climate Controls 31
Manual heating and air conditioning 31
Lights 34
Headlamps 34
Turn signal control 36
Bulb replacement 38
Driver Controls 44
Windshield wiper/washer control 44
Steering wheel adjustment 45
Power windows 49
Mirrors 50
Speed control 51
Locks and Security 55
Keys 55
Locks 55
Anti-theft system 56
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5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and press in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by turning clockwise.
7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on tailgate pillar snapping the
two snap-in retainers into place. (Flare side tail lamps do not snap into
place but have two tabs which fit into slots.)
8. Secure the tail lamp on the vehicle with two bolts.
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs
Make sure the headlamp control is
in the OFF position.
1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
vehicle to expose the bulb sockets.
2. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise and
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
Install the new bulbs in reverse
order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing signal mirror lamp bulbs (if equipped)
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
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Accessory delay (if equipped)
With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until
any door is opened.
MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)
To adjust your mirrors:
1. SelectLto adjust the left mirror
orRto adjust the right mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
disable the adjust function.
Heated outside mirrors
(if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog. The mirrors are activated
when the vehicle is running and the
glass is below freezing.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or
attempt to readjust the mirror
glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to
the glass and mirrors.
Fold-away mirrors
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 15A Audio
2 5A Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Cluster
3 20A Cigar lighter, Data link connector
4 5A Power mirror switch
5 15A Speed control module, Reverse
lamp, Climate mode switch,
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
relay, Digital Transmission Range
(DTR) sensor
6 5A Cluster, Brake shift interlock
solenoid, GEM
7—Not used
FUSE1 12 22
21323
617 27
718 28
819 29
930
20
31 21 11 10
RELAY
5 RELAY
4 RELAY
3 RELAY
2 RELAY
1
31424
41525
51626
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WASHING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
Ph shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available
from your dealer.
•Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing
or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted
surfaces.
•Never wash a vehicle that is“hot to the touch”or during exposure to
strong, direct sunlight.
•Always use a clean sponge or car wash mitt with plenty of water for
best results.
•Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in order to
eliminate water spotting.
•It is especially important to wash the vehicle regularly during the
winter months, as dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and cause
damage to the vehicle.
•Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings
and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle’s
paintwork and trim over time.
•Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a
car wash.
•Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted
surface; if these substances come in contact with your vehicle,
wash off as soon as possible.
•If your vehicle is equipped with running boards, do not use
rubber, plastic and vinyl protectant products on the running
board surface, as the area may become slippery.
WAXING
Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle every six months will
assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage.
•Wash the vehicle first.
•Do not use waxes that contain abrasives.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will“gray”or stain the parts over time.
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VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Styleside
DimensionBody Style
Regular
Cab 4x2Regular Cab
4x4Super Cab
4x2Super Cab
4x4
(1) Overall
length5256 mm
(206.9 in)
(SWB)
5729 mm
(225.5 in)
(LWB)5264 mm
(207.2 in)
(SWB)
5736 mm
(225.8 in)
(LWB)5728 mm
(225.5 in)
(SWB)
6201 mm
(244.1 in)
(LWB)5735 mm
(225.8 in)
(SWB)
6208 mm
(244.4 in)
(LWB)
(2) Overall
width1989mm
(78.3 in)
12019 mm
(79.5 in)11989 mm
(78.3 in)12019 mm
(79.5 in)1
(3) Overall
height1846 mm
(72.7 in)
(SWB)
1838 mm
(72.4 in)
(LWB)1915 mm
(75.4 in)
(SWB)
1907 mm
(75.1 in)
(LWB)1849 mm
(72.8 in)
(SWB)
1841 mm
(72.5 in)
(LWB)1918 mm
(75.5 in)
(SWB)
1907 mm
(75.1 in)
(LWB)
(4) Wheel
base3045 mm
(119.9 in)
(SWB)
3518 mm
(138.5 in)
(LWB)3053 mm
(120.2 in)
(SWB)
3526 mm
(138.8 in)
(LWB)3518 mm
(138.5 in)
(SWB)
3990 mm
(157.1 in)
(LWB)3526 mm
(138.8 in)
(SWB)
3998 mm
(157.4 in)
(LWB)
(5)Track
front/rear1661 mm
(65.4 in)
1661 mm
(65.4 in)1661 mm
(65.4 in)
1661 mm
(65.4 in)1661 mm
(65.4 in)
1661 mm
(65.4 in)1661 mm
(65.4 in)
1661 mm
(65.4 in)
1Vehicle width, including mirrors: 2279 mm (89.7 in)
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Flareside
DimensionBody Style
Regular
Cab 4x2Regular
Cab 4x4Super Cab
4x2Super Cab
4x4
(1) Overall
length5255 mm
(206.9 in)5263 mm
(207.2 in)5728 mm
(225.5 in)5735 mm
(225.8 in)
(2) Overall
width2014 mm
(79.3 in)
12030 mm
(79.9 in)12014 mm
(79.3 in)12030 mm
(79.9 in)1
(3) Overall
height1846 mm
(72.7 in)1915 mm
(75.4 in)1849 mm
(72.8 in)1918 mm
(75.5 in)
(4) Wheel
base3046 mm
(119.9 in)3053 mm
(120.2 in)3518 mm
(138.5 in)3526 mm
(138.8 in)
(5) Track
front/rear1661 mm
(65.4 in)1661 mm
(65.4 in)1661 mm
(65.4 in)1661 mm
(65.4 in)
1Vehicle width, including mirrors: 2279 mm (89.7 in)
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Splash guards
Step bars
Tonneau covers
Truck caps
Wheels
Interior style
Cell phone holders
Consoles
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Interior trim kits
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
Speed control
Lifestyle
Bedliners and bedmats
Bed tents
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Diamond plate accessories
Engine block heaters and blankets
Rear seat entertainment systems
Toolboxes
Towing mirrors
TracRac and accessories
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
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