PAINT CHIPS
Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle's color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver's door jam) to
your dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
²Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
²Always read the instructions before using the products.
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish. In order to maintain their shine:
²Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37±A),
which is available from your dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust
accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly
with a strong stream of water.
²Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
²Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning
chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust
and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
²Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
²To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover
(ZC-42), available from your dealer.
ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
²Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The
high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause
damage.
²Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the
engine block or other engine components.
²Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts
that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean.
Cleaning
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification label may be located.
The Certification label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver's side.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Maintenance and Specifications
318
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............267
instrument panel ....................269
interior .............................269±270
interior trim ............................270
plastic parts ............................268
washing ....................................266
waxing .....................................266
wheels ......................................267
wiper blades ............................268
Clock ..........................................101
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............120
Console ......................................132
overhead ....................................99
rear ..........................................132
Controls
power seat ...............................154
steering column ......................111
Coolant
checking and adding ..............281
refill capacities ................283, 312
specifications ..................314, 316
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................109
Customer Assistance ................231
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................271
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................259
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................263
Getting roadside assistance ...231
Getting the service you
need .........................................257
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................264
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................259Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................262
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................84
Defrost
rear window ..............................81
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................296
engine oil .................................276
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........314
Driving under special
conditions ..........................214, 217
sand .........................................216
snow and ice ...........................218
through water .................216, 221
E
Electronic message center .......118
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................251
Emission control system ..........292
Engine ........................................316
cleaning ...................................267
coolant .....................................281
fail-safe coolant ......................284
idle speed control ...................279
lubrication
specifications ..................314, 316
refill capacities ........................312
service points ..........................274
starting after a collision .........232
Engine block heater .................196
Engine oil ..................................276
Index
325
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................184
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................294
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................269
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior .85
J
Jack ....................................243, 245
positioning .......................243, 247
storage .............................243, 245
Jump-starting your vehicle ......251
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors ..145
programming entry code .......143
Keys ...................................146±148
positions of the ignition .........193
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................82
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................88
daytime running light ...............84
fog lamps ...................................82
headlamps .................................82
headlamps, flash to pass ..........85
instrument panel, dimming .....85
interior lamps .....................87, 89
replacing
bulbs ..................88, 90, 92, 94±95
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................87
Liftgate ..............................133, 139Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........198
Load limits .................................221
Loading instructions .................224
Locks
childproof ................................137
doors ........................................136
Lubricant specifications ...314, 316
Luggage rack .............................134
Lumbar support, seats .............153
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................312
lubricant specifications ..........316
Message center .................118±119
english/metric button .............123
system check button ..............123
warning messages ...................126
Mirrors .................................99, 105
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................105
fold away .................................107
heated ......................................107
programmable memory ..........139
side view mirrors (power) ....106,
108
Moon roof ..................................100
Motorcraft parts ................289, 311
N
Navigation system .......................26
cd functions ..............................42
destination mode ......................55
DVD location .............................77
map mode .................................46
quick start .................................28
Index
327
radio functions ..........................34
O
Octane rating ............................288
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................276
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................139
Parking brake ............................198
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....311
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................108
Power adjustable foot pedals ...108
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................238
Power door locks ......................136
Power mirrors ...........................106
Power point ...............................101
Power steering ..................202±203
fluid, checking and adding ....295
fluid, refill capacity ................312
fluid, specifications .........314, 316
Power Windows .........................102
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................203
R
Radio ......................................16, 21
Rear Park Assist .......................209
Rear window defroster ...............81
Relays ................................233, 242
Remote entry system .......137, 139
illuminated entry ....................142locking/unlocking
doors ................................136, 138
opening the trunk ...................139
panic alarm .............................139
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................141
replacing the batteries ...........140
Roadside assistance ..................231
Roof rack ...................................134
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........173
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................165±167, 169
Safety Canopy ...........................179
Safety defects, reporting ..........265
Safety restraints ................165±169
belt minder .............................170
extension assembly ................173
for adults .........................166±167
for children .....................181±182
safety belt maintenance .........173
warning light and chime ........169
Safety seats for children ..........184
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............165
Seats ..........................................153
child safety seats ....................184
climate control ........................157
easy access/easyout feature ..156
memory seat ...................139, 156
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................146±148
Servicing your vehicle ..............272
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................311, 316
Index
328