
Removing the spare tire
1. Fold the rear seat down. Refer to
Rear seatsin theSeating and
safety restraintschapter.
2. Remove the jack handle and
winch extension from the tray and
assemble them.
3. Open the spare tire winch access
plug in the bottom of the
compartment located behind the 3rd
row seat, very close to the jack and
tools tray.
4. Insert the winch extension tool
assembly through the access hole in
the floor and engage the winch.
5. To remove the spare tire, turn the handle counterclockwise until the
tire is lowered to the ground and the cable is slightly slack.
6. Slide the retainer through the center of the spare tire wheel.
Tire change procedure
To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,
be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions)
the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air
Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
If your vehicle is equipped with air suspension, refer toAir suspension
(if equipped)in theDrivingchapter for instructions on how to turn the
system off.
Refer to the instruction sheet (located in the rear floor compartment
behind the 3rd row seat with the jack tray tools assembly kit) for
detailed tire change instructions.
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1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),
turn engine OFF and block the
diagonally opposite wheel. (If
changing the tire on a grade, block
the diagonally opposite wheel on the
downward side of the grade.)
3. Obtain the spare tire and jack
tools from their storage locations.
Turn off the air suspension switch (if equipped - the air suspension
switch is located behind a trim panel on the left rear quarter trim panel.
Refer toAir Suspension Systemin theDrivingsection for more
information.).
4. Use the tip of the jack handle to
remove any wheel trim. Loosen each
wheel lug nut one-half turn
counterclockwise but do not remove
them until the wheel is raised off
the ground.
5. Position the jack according to the
jack locator arrows found on the
frame and turn the jack handle and
extension tool assembly clockwise.
Note:Use the frame rail as the
jacking location point, NOT the
control arm.
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Because your vehicle’s engine is also electronically controlled by a
computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the
battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed,
the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum
driveability and performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on, put the
vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guide. The
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wiper blades ............................317
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............96
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................35
Compass, electronic ..................132
calibration ...............................133
set zone adjustment .......133, 135
Console ......................................145
overhead ..........................116–118
Controls
power seat ...............................164
steering column ......................126
Coolant
checking and adding ..............329
refill capacities ................333, 351
specifications ..................353, 356
Cruise control (see
Speed control) ..........................123
Customer Assistance ................286
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................319
Ford Extended Service Plan .312
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............313
Getting roadside assistance ...286
Getting the service
you need .................................306
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................313
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................308
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............311
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................103Defrost
rear window ............................101
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................346
engine oil .................................324
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........353
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................348
Driving under special
conditions ..................272, 280, 283
sand .........................................282
snow and ice ...........................284
through water .................282, 285
E
Electronic message center .......134
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................298
Emission control system ..........343
Engine ........................................356
cleaning ...................................316
coolant .....................................329
fail-safe coolant ......................334
idle speed control ...................327
lubrication specifications ......353,
356
refill capacities ........................351
service points ..........................323
starting after a collision .........287
Engine block heater .................258
Engine oil ..................................324
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................324
checking and adding ..............324
dipstick ....................................324
filter, specifications ........326, 350
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lighting up panel and
interior .....................................104
J
Jack ............................................220
positioning ...............................220
storage .....................................220
Jump-starting your vehicle ......298
K
Keyless entry system
programming entry code .......156
Keys ...................................157–159
positions of the ignition .........255
L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................102
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................107
daytime running light .............103
fog lamps .................................102
headlamps ...............................102
headlamps, flash to pass ........103
instrument panel, dimming ...104
interior lamps .........105–106, 108
replacing bulbs .......106, 108–111
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................105
Liftgate ..............................146, 150
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........260
Limited-slip axle .......................264
Load limits .................................241
Loading instructions .................247Locks
childproof ................................149
doors ........................................148
Lubricant specifications ...353, 356
Lug nuts ....................................227
Lumbar support, seats .............163
M
Message center .........................134
english/metric button .............139
system check button ..............140
warning messages ...................140
Mirrors ...............................116, 121
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................121
fold away .................................123
heated ......................................122
programmable memory ..151, 165
signal .......................................122
Moon roof ..................................117
Motorcraft parts ................339, 350
N
Navigation system .......................56
quick start .................................61
radio functions ..........................62
setting the clock .......................89
O
Octane rating ............................338
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................324
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ................151
Parking brake ............................261
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Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....350
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................123
Power adjustable foot pedals ...123
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................290
Power door locks ......................148
Power mirrors ...........................121
Power point ...............................118
Power steering ..........................262
fluid, checking and adding ....345
fluid, refill capacity ................351
fluid, specifications .........353, 356
Power Windows .........................120
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................264
R
Radio ................................18, 28, 33
Rear window defroster .............101
Relays ........................................288
Remote entry system .......149, 151
illuminated entry ....................154
locking/unlocking doors .........150
opening the trunk ...................150
panic alarm .............................151
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................153
Reverse sensing system ...........272
Roadside assistance ..................286
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........189
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ......176, 179–183Safety Canopy ...........................194
Safety defects, reporting ..........314
Safety restraints ........176, 179–183
belt minder .............................185
extension assembly ................188
for adults .........................180–182
for children .....................197–198
lap belt ....................................183
safety belt maintenance .........189
warning light and
chime ...............................184–185
Safety seats for children ..........201
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................176
Seats ..........................................161
child safety seats ....................201
memory seat ...................151, 165
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............157–159
Servicing your vehicle ..............321
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................35
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................221
Spark plugs, specifications ......350,
356
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................353, 356
Speed control ............................123
Starting your vehicle ........255–257
jump starting ..........................298
Steering wheel
controls ....................................126
tilting .......................................116
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