•Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire cables or chains on your
vehicle.
Consult your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods of
traction control.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1695 FA-1695
Fuel filter 2C5E-9155-BB 2C5E-9155-BB
Battery BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820S FL-820S
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guideand is essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
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P
Parking brake ............................140
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....262
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................51
Power adjustable foot pedals .....51
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................181
Power door locks ........................79
Power point .................................48
Power Point
Cigar lighter ..............................48
Power steering ..........................143
fluid, checking and adding ....243
fluid, refill capacity ................263
fluid, specifications .........265, 267
Power Windows ...........................48
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................144
R
Radio ......................................18, 21
Rear window defroster ...............32
Relays ................................176, 184
Remote entry system .................81
illuminated entry ......................85
opening the trunk .....................82
Reverse sensing system ...........149
Roadside assistance ..................173
Roof rack .....................................77
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........114
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........102, 105–108, 110Safety Canopy ...................120–121
Safety defects, reporting ..........208
Safety restraints ........102, 105–110
belt minder .............................111
extension assembly ................110
for adults .........................106–108
for children .............................123
safety belt maintenance .........114
warning light and
chime ...............................110–111
Safety seats for children ..........126
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................102
Seats ............................................92
child safety seats ....................126
front seats .................................93
heated ........................................96
memory seat .......................82, 95
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................18
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................23
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................262, 267
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................265, 267
Speed control ..............................51
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......137
Starting your vehicle ........135, 137
jump starting ..........................195
Steering wheel
controls ......................................54
tilting .........................................44
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................44
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