Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•Use only cable type SAE Class“S”chains. Conventional link or other
type chains may cause damage to your vehicle’s wheelhouse and/or
underbody.
•These cable type chains should only be applied to the front wheels.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
•The suspension insulators and jounce bumpers will help prevent
vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle
when using snow tires and chains.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.2L OHV V6 engine
Air filter element FA-1711
Fuel filter FG-986B
Battery BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-400S
PCV valve EV-261
Spark plugs* AWSF-42EE***
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
*** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the
same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2, and 3 have a“EG”suffix. Cylinders No.
4, 5, and 6 have a“E”suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use
only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter“EE”as
shown on the engine decal.
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R
Radio ......................................17, 20
Relays ........................................179
Remote entry system .................84
illuminated entry ..........39, 87–88
locking/unlocking doors .....82, 84
Roadside assistance ..................177
Roof rack .....................................80
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........128
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................116, 119–121
Safety Canopy ...........................137
Safety defects, reporting ..........209
Safety restraints ........116, 119–121
belt minder .............................123
extension assembly ................127
for adults .........................120–121
for children .....................140–141
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................117
safety belt maintenance .........128
warning light and chime 122–123
Safety seats for children ..........144
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............116
Seats ............................................97
child safety seats ....................144
front seats ...................97, 99–100
memory seat .....................90, 100
second row seats ....................103
third row
seats .................103, 109, 113–114
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................94Servicing your vehicle ..............216
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ............................187–188
Spark plugs, specifications ......254,
258
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................256, 258
Speed control ..............................61
Starting your vehicle ........154–156
jump starting ..........................194
Steering wheel
controls ......................................64
tilting .........................................48
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................48
Tires ...................................241–242
changing ..................187–189, 194
snow tires and chains ............253
tire grades ...............................242
treadwear ................................242
Towing .......................................172
recreational towing .................176
trailer towing ..........................172
wrecker ....................................200
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............162
fluid, refill capacities ..............255
lubricant specifications ..........258
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....162
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................239
lubricant specifications ..........256
Turn signal ..................................41
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................258
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