2005 FORD EXCURSION automatic transmission

A
Accessory delay ..........................66
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................117
and child safety seats ............119
description ..............................117
disposal ....................................121
driver air bag ..........................119
indicator light .........................121
operation .................................119
passenger air bag ...................119
Air cleaner filter ...............253–255
Air conditioning ..........................45
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................233
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................172–173
Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................177, 179
fluid, adding ............................250
fluid, checking ........................250
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
fluid, specification ..................262
Auxiliary power point .................64
Axle
lubricant specifications ..259, 262
refill capacities ........................256
traction lok ..............................175
B
Battery .......................................231
acid, treating emergencies .....231
jumping a disabled battery ....204
maintenance-free ....................231
replacement, specifications ...255servicing ..................................231
BeltMinder .................................112
Brakes ........................................172
anti-lock ...........................172–173
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................172
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
fluid, specifications .........259, 262
lubricant specifications ..259, 262
parking ....................................173
shift interlock ..........................176
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................54
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....256
Cargo net .....................................82
Cell phone use ............................81
Certification Label ....................263
Changing a tire .........................140
Child safety restraints ..............122
child safety belts ....................122
Child safety seats ......................124
attaching with tether straps ..128
in front seat ............................126
in rear seat ..............................126
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............220
instrument panel ....................222
interior .....................................222
interior trim ............................222
plastic parts ............................221
safety belts ..............................222
washing ....................................219
waxing .....................................219
wheels ......................................220
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wiper blades ............................221
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......45, 47
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................23
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................19
Compass, electronic ....................75
calibration .................................76
set zone adjustment .................76
Console ........................................81
overhead ..............................62–63
Controls
power seat .................................99
steering column ........................73
Coolant
checking and adding ..............233
refill capacities ................237, 256
specifications ..................259, 262
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................70
Customer Assistance ................196
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................223
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................216
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................217
Getting roadside assistance ...196
Getting the service you
need .........................................210
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................217
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................212
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................215D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................50
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid .250
engine oil .................................228
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........259
Driving under special
conditions ..................182, 189, 192
sand .........................................191
snow and ice ...........................193
through water .................191, 195
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................204
Emergency Flashers .................197
Emission control system ..........247
Engine ........................................262
cleaning ...................................220
coolant .....................................233
diesel ...........................................6
fail-safe coolant ......................237
idle speed control ...................231
lubrication
specifications ..................259, 262
refill capacities ........................256
service points ..........................226
starting after a collision .........197
Engine block heater .................171
Engine oil ..................................228
checking and adding ..............228
dipstick ....................................228
filter, specifications ........230, 255
recommendations ...................230
refill capacities ........................256
specifications ..................259, 262
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safety practices .......................153
sidewall information ...............146
snow tires and chains ............156
spare tire .................................140
terminology .............................135
tire grades ...............................135
treadwear ........................134, 152
Towing .......................................163
recreational towing .................167
trailer towing ..........................163
wrecker ....................................209
Traction-lok rear axle ...............175
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................253
Transmission .............................176
automatic operation .................62
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....176
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................250
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
lubricant specifications ..259, 262
Turn signal ..................................52
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................262Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
..........................................264
Vehicle loading
..........................156
Ventilating your vehicle
...........172
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................227
Water, Driving through
.............195
Windows
power
.........................................65
rear wiper/washer
.....................60
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................60
checking and adding fluid
.....227
liftgate reservoir
.....................228
replacing wiper blades
.............61
Wrecker towing
.........................209
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