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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.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission and frame.
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 (AKK))
C Manual 5–speed overdrive (Close ratio)
W Manual 5–speed overdrive (Dana ZF)
G Manual 6–speed ZF
Automatic transmission
Y Automatic 4–speed overdrive (CD4E)
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
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Code Transmission Description
D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E)
R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S)
Passenger car application:
Code Transmission/Transaxle Description
Front wheel drive manual transaxle
R5–speed overdrive (MTX75)
W5–speed overdrive (M5)
Front wheel drive automatic transaxle
A4–speed overdrive (4F27E)
E4–speed overdrive (4FE)
J3–speed (Mazda)
L4–speed overdrive (AX4S)
P4–speed overdrive (4F20E)
X4–speed overdrive (4F50N)
Y4–speed overdrive (CD4E)
Rear wheel drive manual transaxle
55–speed (Mazda M5)
Rear wheel drive automatic transmission
U4–speed overdrive (4R70W)
A5–speed overdrive (5R55N)
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A
Accessory delay ..........................53
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........109–110, 116
and child safety seats ............111
description ......................110, 116
disposal ....................................119
driver air bag ..................112, 117
indicator light .................115, 118
operation .........................112, 117
passenger air bag ...........112, 117
Air cleaner filter ...............238, 253
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................145
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................219
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................134–135
Anti-theft system ........................87
arming the system ....................87
disarming a triggered
system .......................................88
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................16, 19, 23
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................235
fluid, checking ........................235
Automatic transmission ............137
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................139
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specification ..................259
Auxiliary power point .................52
Axle
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
refill capacities ........................254B
Battery .......................................217
acid, treating emergencies .....217
jumping a disabled battery ....186
maintenance-free ....................217
replacement, specifications ...253
servicing ..................................217
BeltMinder .................................105
Brakes ........................................134
anti-lock ...........................134–135
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............135
fluid, checking and adding ....235
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specifications .........257, 259
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
parking ....................................135
shift interlock ..........................137
Bulbs ............................................43
C
Calculating load ........................161
Capacities for refilling fluids ....254
Cargo area shade ........................67
Cassette tape player ...................23
Cell phone use ............................58
Certification Label ....................261
Changing a tire .........................177
Child safety restraints ..............119
child safety belts ....................119
Child safety seats ......................122
attaching with tether straps ..126
in front seat ............................123
in rear seat ..............................123
Cigar lighter
Power Point ..............................52
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............204
instrument panel ....................206
interior .....................................207
interior trim ............................206
plastic parts ............................205
safety belts ..............................207
washing ....................................203
waxing .....................................203
wheels ......................................204
wiper blades ............................206
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......33–34
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................25, 29
AM/FM/CD .................................16
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................21
Clutch
fluid ..................................235, 238
operation while driving ..........142
recommended shift speeds ....143
Console ........................................57
overhead ....................................50
Controls
power seat .................................90
Coolant
checking and adding ..............219
refill capacities ................222, 254
specifications ..................257, 259
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................55
Customer Assistance ................168
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................208
Ford Extended Service Plan .196
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............200
Getting roadside assistance ...168
Getting the service
you need .................................194Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................201
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................196
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............199
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................37
Defrost
rear window ..............................35
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................235
engine oil .................................213
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........257
Driving under special
conditions ..................141, 148, 150
sand .........................................149
snow and ice ...........................151
through water .................149, 156
E
Electronic message center .........59
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................186
Emission control system ..........232
Engine ........................................259
cleaning ...................................204
coolant .....................................219
fail-safe coolant ......................223
idle speed control ...................217
lubrication
specifications ..................257, 259
refill capacities ........................254
service points ..................211–212
starting after a collision .........170
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................206
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................39
J
Jack ............................................177
positioning ...............................177
storage .....................................177
Jump-starting your vehicle ......186
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........130
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................36
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................43
daytime running light ...............37
fog lamps ...................................37
headlamps .................................36
headlamps, flash to pass ..........38
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps .....................41–43
replacing bulbs ...................43–47
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................41
Liftgate ........................................66
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........135
Load limits .................................156
Loading instructions .................161
Locks
childproof ..................................80Lubricant specifications ...257, 259
Luggage rack ...............................68
M
Manual transaxle .......................142
fluid, checking and adding ....237
reverse .....................................143
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................254
lubricant specifications ..........259
Message center ...........................59
english/metric button ...............61
system check button ................61
warning messages .....................62
Mirrors .........................................52
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................55
fold away ...................................54
heated ........................................54
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Moon roof ....................................58
Motorcraft parts ................229, 253
O
Octane rating ............................228
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................213
Overdrive ...................................139
P
Parking .......................................144
Parking brake ............................135
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....253
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................97
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care ..........................................246
changing ..................177, 179, 186
checking the pressure ............246
label .........................................246
replacing ..................................251
rotating ....................................248
safety practices .......................251
sidewall information ...............242
snow tires and chains ............252
spare tire .................................178
terminology .............................241
tire grades ...............................240
treadwear ........................240, 250
Towing .......................................162
recreational towing .................167
trailer towing ..........................162
wrecker ....................................192
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................237
manual operation ....................142
Transmission
automatic operation ...............137
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....137
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................235
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
Turn signal ..................................41V
Vehicle dimensions ...................259
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................262
Vehicle loading ..........................156
Ventilating your vehicle ...........134
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................213
Water, Driving through .............156
Windows
power .........................................53
rear wiper/washer .....................49
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....213
liftgate reservoir .....................213
operation ...................................48
replacing wiper blades .............49
Wrecker towing .........................192
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