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GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.
These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessory found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessory. The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you
the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that Genuine Ford Accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty — 3 years or 36,000 miles
(60,000 km) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and
a copy of the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessory products. Not
all accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the
accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer
or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Front end covers
Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
Splash guards
Interior style
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Lifestyle
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
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recommendations ...................221
refill capacities ........................246
specifications ..................247, 249
Exhaust fumes ..........................170
F
Fail safe cooling ........................229
Floor mats ...................................81
Fluid capacities .........................246
Fuel ............................................230
calculating fuel
economy ............................59, 235
cap ...........................................232
capacity ...................................246
choosing the right fuel ...........233
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................238
detergent in fuel .....................234
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................230, 232, 235
filter, specifications ........235, 245
fuel pump shut-off switch .....185
improving fuel economy ........235
octane rating ...................234, 249
quality ......................................234
running out of fuel .................234
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................230
Fuses ..................................186–187
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................72
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............232
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................235
Gauges .........................................15H
Hazard flashers .........................185
Head restraints ...........................95
Headlamps ...................................43
aiming ........................................45
autolamp system .......................43
bulb specifications ....................47
daytime running lights .............43
flash to pass ..............................44
high beam .................................44
replacing bulbs .........................47
turning on and off ....................43
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................39–40
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................72
Hood ..........................................217
I
Ignition ...............................167, 249
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................128
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................240
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................213
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................44
J
Jack ............................................141
positioning ...............................141
storage .....................................141
Jump-starting your vehicle ......195
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K
Keyless entry system .................90
autolock .....................................89
keypad .......................................90
programming entry code .........90
Keys .......................................82, 93
positions of the ignition .........167
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................43
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
daytime running light ...............43
headlamps .................................43
headlamps, flash to pass ..........44
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps ...............45–47, 52
replacing bulbs .......46–47, 49, 51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................45
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........172
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................182
Load limits .................................157
Locks
autolock .....................................89
childproof ..................................83
doors ..........................................82
Lubricant specifications ...247, 249
Lug nuts ....................................147
Lumbar support, seats ...............97
M
Message center ...........................76reset button ..............................76
select button .............................77
Mirrors .........................................54
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................66
fold away ...................................66
heated ........................................66
side view mirrors (power) .......66
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................235, 245
O
Octane rating ............................234
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................218
P
Parking brake ............................173
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....245
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................101
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................67
Power adjustable foot pedals .....67
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ..................82, 89
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................64
Power steering ..................175–176
fluid, checking and adding ....240
fluid, refill capacity ................246
fluid, specifications .................247
Power Windows ...........................65
R
Radio ....................20, 22, 25, 28, 33
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Towing .......................................163
recreational towing .................166
trailer towing ..........................163
wrecker ....................................200
Traction control ........................174
Traction-lok rear axle ...............182
Transmission .............................177
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................177–178
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................241
fluid, refill capacities ..............246
lubricant specifications ..247, 249
Trunk ...........................................83
remote release ....................80, 86
Turn signal ..................................45
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................249Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................251
Vehicle loading ..........................157
Ventilating your vehicle ...........170
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................218
Water, Driving through
.............183
Windows
power
.........................................65
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................53
checking and adding fluid
.....218
replacing wiper blades
.............53
Wrecker towing
.........................200
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