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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 for
your vehicle. 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
Exterior trim
Fender flares
Front end covers
Grille inserts
Headlamps, taillamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
Running boards
Sliding rear windows - manual and power
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A
Accessory delay ..........................65
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................128
and child safety seats ............129
disposal ....................................131
driver air bag ..................129–130
indicator light .........................131
operation .........................129–130
passenger air bag ...........129–130
Air cleaner filter ...............288, 290
Air conditioning ....................39, 42
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................265
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................196
Armrests ....................................105
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........18, 20, 23, 26, 30
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................202
fluid, adding ............................283
fluid, checking ........................283
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
fluid, specification ..................297
Axle
lubricant specifications ..295, 297
refill capacities ........................291
traction lok ..............................198
B
Battery .......................................263
acid, treating emergencies .....263
jumping a disabled battery ....232
maintenance-free ....................263replacement, specifications ...290
servicing ..................................263
Bed extender ..............................87
Brakes ........................................195
anti-lock ...................................196
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................196
fluid, checking and adding ....282
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
fluid, specifications .........295, 297
lubricant specifications ..295, 297
parking ....................................197
shift interlock ..................199–200
Bulbs ............................................52
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....291
Cell phone use ............................63
Certification Label ....................302
Changing a tire .........................158
Child safety restraints ..............135
child safety belts ....................135
Child safety seats ......................138
attaching with tether straps ..145
in front seat ....................139, 142
in rear seat ..............139, 142, 145
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............248
instrument panel ....................251
interior .....................................251
interior trim ............................251
plastic parts ............................250
safety belts ..............................251
washing ....................................247
waxing .....................................247
wheels ......................................248
wiper blades ............................250
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starting after a collision .........224
Engine block heater .................195
Engine oil ..................................259
checking and adding ..............259
dipstick ....................................259
filter, specifications ........262, 290
recommendations ...................262
refill capacities ........................291
specifications ..................295, 297
Exhaust fumes ..........................195
F
Fail safe cooling ........................269
Fluid capacities .........................291
Foglamps .....................................47
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......210
driving off road .......................213
electronic shift ........................212
indicator light .........................210
lever operated shift ................210
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................198
Fuel ............................................271
calculating fuel
economy ............................79, 275
cap ...........................................273
capacity ...................................291
choosing the right fuel ...........274
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................278
detergent in fuel .....................275
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................271, 273, 276
filter, specifications ........275, 290
fuel pump shut-off switch .....224
improving fuel economy ........275
octane rating ...........274, 297–298
quality ......................................274
running out of fuel .................275safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................271
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......224
Fuses ..................................225–226
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................72
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............273
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................275
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................224
Head restraints .................104, 108
Headlamps ...................................46
aiming ........................................48
autolamp system .......................46
bulb specifications ....................52
daytime running lights .............47
flash to pass ..............................48
high beam .................................47
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................46
Heating
heater only system ...................36
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................37, 39, 42
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................72
Hood ..........................................255
I
Ignition .......................190, 297–298
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................138
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................280
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................251
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................48
J
Jack ............................................158
positioning ...............................158
storage .....................................158
Jump-starting your vehicle ......232
K
Keyless entry system .................99
autolock .....................................97
programming entry code .........99
Keys ...........................................102
positions of the ignition .........190
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................46
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................52
daytime running light ...............47
fog lamps ...................................47
headlamps .................................46
headlamps, flash to pass ..........48
instrument panel, dimming .....48
interior lamps .....................50–51
replacing bulbs .............52, 54–56
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....10anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........196
Load limits .................................174
Loading instructions .................179
Locks
autolock .....................................97
childproof ..................................90
Lubricant specifications ...295, 297
Lug nuts ....................................164
Lumbar support, seats .............106
M
Manual transmission .................205
reverse .....................................207
Message center ...........................76
english/metric button ...............80
system check button ................80
warning messages .....................82
Mirrors ...................................58, 65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................65
fold away ...................................67
heated ........................................66
programmable memory ....93, 107
side view mirrors (power) .......65
signal .........................................66
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................275, 290
O
Octane rating ............................274
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................259
P
Parking brake ............................197
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....290
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Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................111
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................226
Power door locks ........................89
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..........................198
fluid, checking and adding ....281
fluid, refill capacity ................291
fluid, specifications .........295, 297
Power Windows ...........................63
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................198
R
Radio ....................18, 20, 23, 26, 30
Relays ........................................225
Remote entry system .................91
illuminated entry ......................95
locking/unlocking doors ...........89
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................94
Reverse sensing system ...........208
Roadside assistance ..................223
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........127
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............109,
113–114, 116, 118–119, 121
Safety defects, reporting ..........246
Safety restraints .......109, 113–114,
116, 118–121
extension assembly ................127for adults .........114, 116, 118–119
for children .....................134–135
lap belt ....................................122
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................111
safety belt maintenance .........127
warning light and chime ........123
Safety seats for children ..........138
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............109
Seats ..........................................104
child safety seats ....................138
heated ................................42, 107
memory seat .....................93, 107
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................102
Servicing your vehicle ..............254
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo .....................19–20
AM/FM/CD .................................21
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........27, 31
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................24
Snowplowing .................7, 220–221
Spark plugs,
specifications .............290, 297–298
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................221–222
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................295, 297
Speed control ..............................68
Starting your
vehicle ........................190–191, 194
jump starting ..........................232
Steering wheel
controls ......................................70
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tilting .........................................58
T
Tailgate ........................................86
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................36
Tilt steering wheel ......................58
Tires ...........................153–154, 158
alignment ................................171
care ..........................................170
changing ..........................158, 160
checking the pressure ............156
inspecting and inflating .........155
label .........................................169
replacing ..................................158
rotating ....................................172
safety practices .......................171
sidewall information ...............165
snow tires and chains ............174
spare tire .................................158
terminology .............................154
tire grades ...............................154
treadwear ........................153, 170
Towing .......................................179
recreational towing .................188
trailer towing ..........................179
Traction-lok rear axle ...............198
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................287
Transmission .............................199brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................199–200
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................283
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................286
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
lubricant
specifications ..................295, 297
manual operation ....................205
Turn signal ..................................50
V
Vehicle dimensions ...........298, 302
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................302
Vehicle loading ..........................174
Ventilating your vehicle ...........195
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................259
Water, Driving through .............219
Windows
power .........................................63
power down back window .......64
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................57
checking and adding fluid .....259
replacing wiper blades .............57
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