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
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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification
label which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle each code represents.
TRUCK APPLICATION:
Code Transmission Description
Manual transmission
M Manual 5±speed overdrive (Mazda R2)
C Manual 5±speed overdrive (Close ratio)
W Manual 5±speed overdrive (Dana ZF)
G Manual 6±speed ZF
Automatic transmission
U Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R70W)
T Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R44E)
E Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R100)
J Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R55E)
Electric
H One speed electric
D Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R44E)
R Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R55S)
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PASSENGER CAR APPLICATION:
Code Transmission/Transaxle Description
Front wheel drive manual transaxle
R 5±speed overdrive (MTX75)
W 5±speed overdrive (M5)
Front wheel drive automatic transaxle
E 4±speed overdrive (4FE)
J 3±speed (Mazda)
L 4±speed overdrive (AX4S)
P 4±speed overdrive (4F20E)
X 4±speed overdrive (4F50N)
Y 4±speed overdrive (CD4E)
Rear wheel drive manual transaxle
5 5±speed (Mazda M5)
Rear wheel drive automatic transmission
U 4±speed overdrive (4R70W)
A 5±speed overdrive (5R55N)
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................197
Accessory delay ........................105
AdvanceTrac ..............................199
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................174, 178
and child safety seats ............176
description ......................174, 178
disposal ....................................181
driver air bag ..................176, 179
indicator light .........................180
operation .........................176, 179
passenger air bag ...........176, 179
side air bag ..............................178
Air cleaner filter .......................311
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................211
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................281
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................197±198
Anti-theft system ......................149
arming the system ..................150
disarming a triggered
system .....................................151
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................206
fluid, adding ............................296
fluid, checking ........................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
fluid, specification ..................316
Auxiliary power point ...............101
Axle
lubricant specifications ..314, 316refill capacities ........................312
B
Battery .......................................279
acid, treating emergencies .....279
jumping a disabled battery ....251
maintenance-free ....................279
replacement, specifications ...311
servicing ..................................279
BeltMinder .................................170
Brakes ........................................196
anti-lock ...........................197±198
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................198
fluid, checking and adding ....296
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
fluid, specifications .........314, 316
lubricant specifications ..314, 316
parking ....................................198
shift interlock ..........................204
Bulbs ............................................88
C
Calculating load ........................224
Capacities for refilling fluids ....312
Cargo cover ...............................135
Cassette tape player ...................21
CD-single premium .....................16
Cell phone use ..........................131
Certification Label ....................318
Changing a tire .........................243
Child safety restraints ..............182
child safety belts ....................182
Child safety seats ......................184
attaching with tether straps ..188
in front seat ............................186
in rear seat ..............................186
Index
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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
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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
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Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................314, 316
Speed control ............................109
Starting your vehicle ........193±195
jump starting ..........................251
Steering
speed sensitive .......................203
Steering wheel
controls ....................................111
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................216
Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................299
Roadside Emergencies ...........243
Warning Displays ......................14
Tires ...........................243, 296±297
changing ..................243, 247, 250
replacing ..................................247
snow tires and chains ............310
spare tire .................243, 245±246
tire grades ...............................297
treadwear ................................297
Towing .......................................225
recreational towing .................230
trailer towing ..........................225
wrecker ....................................256Transmission .............................204
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....204
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
lubricant specifications ..314, 316
Trunk .........................................139
Turn signal ..................................87
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................316
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................318
Vehicle loading ..........................221
Ventilating your vehicle ...........196
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................275
Water, Driving through .............221
Windows
power .......................................102
rear wiper/washer .....................98
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................97
checking and adding fluid .....275
checking and cleaning ..............98
liftgate reservoir .....................275
replacing wiper blades .............98
Wrecker towing .........................256
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