•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems —such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
• To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver ’s side hood.
• Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are
non-Genuine Ford Accessories added to the vehicle by the dealer or
the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability.
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WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
Owner Checks and Services
Refer to Mileage Intervals for Additional Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed by
the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this Owner’s Guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or lubricants used.
Maximum Oil Change Interval:
12 months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km), whichever occurs first.
Check every month:
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
• Check tires for wear and correct air pressure
• Check engine oil sump tank fluid level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months:
• Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function
• Check power steering fluid level
• Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for
operation
• Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
• Check intercooler system fluid level and correct strength
• Check battery connections and clean if necessary
• Check clutch fluid level
• Check washer spray, wiper operation and clean all wiper blades
(replace as necessary)
• Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks. Inspect for
correct operation
• Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Inspect for excessive
wear
• Check and clean body and door drain holes. Inspect for clogs and
obstructions
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................48and child safety seats ..............49
description ................................48
disposal ......................................55
driver air bag ............................50
indicator light ...........................51
operation ...................................50
passenger air bag .....................50
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................52
Air cleaner filter .......................168
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................152
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ................................99
Anti-theft system ........................36 arming the system ....................36
disarming a triggered system ..36
Audio system (see Radio) .........15
Auxiliary power point .................25
Axle lubricant specifications ..170 –171
refill capacities ........................169
B
Battery .......................................150 acid, treating emergencies .....150
jumping a disabled battery ....115
maintenance-free ....................150
replacement, specifications ...168
servicing ..................................150
Brakes ..........................................99 anti-lock .....................................99
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................99
fluid, checking and adding ....166 fluid, refill capacities ..............169
fluid, specifications .........170
–171
lubricant specifications ..170 –171
parking ....................................100
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................23
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....169
Cell phone use ............................26
Certification Label ....................173
Child safety restraints ................56 child safety belts ......................56
Child safety seats ........................58 attaching with tether straps ....62
in front seat ..............................60
in rear seat ................................60
LATCH .......................................64
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............134
instrument panel ....................136
interior .....................................136
plastic parts ............................135
safety belts ..............................136
washing ....................................132
waxing .....................................133
wheels ......................................134
wiper blades ............................135
Clock adjust AM/FM/CD .................................16
Clutch fluid ..........................................166
operation while driving ..........102
recommended shift speeds ....102
Coolant checking and adding ..............152
refill capacities ................155, 169
specifications ..................170 –171
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G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............158
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................160
Gauges .........................................12
H
Hazard flashers .........................106
Headlamps ...................................21aiming ........................................22
bulb specifications ....................23
flash to pass ..............................21
high beam .................................21
replacing bulbs .........................23
turning on and off ....................21
I
Ignition .................................95, 171
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..58
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................165
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................136
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................22
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......115
K
Keyless entry system autolock .....................................28 Keys
positions of the ignition ...........95
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................23
fog lamps ...................................21
headlamps ...........................21, 23
headlamps, flash to pass ..........21
instrument panel, dimming .....22
interior lamps .....................22 –23
replacing bulbs .........................23
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................22
Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............99
Limited-slip axle .......................101
Load limits ...................................89
Locks autolock .....................................28
Lubricant specifications ...170 –171
Lug nuts ......................................79
Luggage compartment -
opening ......................................142
Luggage compartment liner -
remove/install ............................143
M
Manual transmission .................102 fluid capacities ........................169
lubricant specifications ..........171
reverse .....................................103
Mirrors side view mirrors (power) .......26
Motorcraft parts ................160, 168
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Octane rating ............................159
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................147
P
Parking brake ............................100
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....168
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................111
Power mirrors .............................26
Power point .................................25
Power steering ..........................101fluid, checking and adding ....165
fluid, refill capacity ................169
fluid, specifications .........170 –171
Power Windows ...........................26
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................101
R
Radio ............................................15
Relays ........................................107
Remote entry system .................29 locking/unlocking doors ...........28
opening the trunk .....................31
Roadside assistance ..................105
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............47
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........39 –42
Safety defects, reporting ..........131 Safety restraints ....................39
–43
extension assembly ..................47
for adults .............................40 –42
for children .........................55 –56
safety belt maintenance ...........47
warning light and chime ..........43
Safety seats for children ............58
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................177 Coolant Change Record .........190
General Maintenance
Information .............................177
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .....180 –181
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................179
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............39
Seats ............................................38 child safety seats ......................58
cleaning ...................................137
front seats .................................38
Servicing your vehicle ..............139
Setting the clock AM/FM/CD .................................16
Spark plugs, specifications ......168, 171
Special notice ............................104
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................170 –171
Starting your vehicle ......95 –96, 98
jump starting ..........................115
Steering wheel tilting .........................................25
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