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•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•
You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary
shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Unnecessary shifting of
this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
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3Fill Dana rear axles to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below
bottom of fill hole. Fill Visteon axles 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14
mm) below bottom of fill hole.
4Visteon Traction-Lok axles require 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction
Modifier XL–3 or equivalent. Dana limited-slip axles (E250/350/450/550)
require 8 oz. (237 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL–3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A.
5Optional fuel tank 55 gallons (208 L).
6Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON
and MERCON
V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON
type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON
V type fluid.
MERCON
, MERCON
V and MERCON
SP are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON
, MERCON
V and
MERCON
SP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCON
SP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
7Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size, if equipped with an in-tank cooler, if equipped an
oil to air cooler and if equipped with a remote filter assembly. The
amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the
indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.
8Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
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wiper blades ............................193
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......30, 32
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................21, 26
AM/FM .......................................19
Compass, electronic ....................45
calibration .................................46
set zone adjustment .................46
Console
overhead ....................................44
Controls
power seat .................................59
Coolant
checking and adding ..............206
refill capacities ................210, 230
specifications ..................234, 237
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................49
Customer Assistance ................156
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................188
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................189
Getting roadside assistance ...156
Getting the service you
need .........................................182
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................190
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................185
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................188
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................34Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................224
engine oil .................................200
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........234
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................224
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................155
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................176
Emergency Flashers .................157
Emission control system ..........220
Engine ........................................237
cleaning ...................................192
coolant .....................................206
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................211
idle speed control ...................203
lubrication
specifications ..................234, 237
refill capacities ........................230
service points ..........................199
starting after a collision .........158
Engine block heater .................138
Engine oil ..................................200
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................200
checking and adding ..............200
dipstick ....................................200
filter, specifications ........202, 228
recommendations ...................202
refill capacities ........................230
specifications ..................234, 237
Exhaust fumes ..........................138
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interior lamps ...........................37
replacing bulbs ...................38–42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................37
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........139
Load limits .................................116
Loading instructions .................123
Lubricant specifications ...234, 237
Lug nuts ....................................175
Lumbar support, seats ...............59
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................49
side view mirrors (power) .......48
Motorcraft parts ........195, 217, 228
O
Octane rating ............................215
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................200
P
Parking brake ............................140
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....228
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................163
Power door locks ........................53
Power mirrors .............................48
Power point .................................47
Power steering ..........................140
fluid, checking and adding ....223
fluid, refill capacity ................230
fluid, specifications .........234, 237Power Windows ...........................47
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................141
R
Radio ................................18, 20, 24
Relays ................................159, 166
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................57
locking/unlocking doors ...........53
Roadside assistance ..................156
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............73
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........64–68
Safety defects, reporting ..........190
Safety restraints ....................64–68
belt minder ...............................69
extension assembly ..................73
for adults .............................65–67
for children .........................83–84
lap belt ......................................68
safety belt maintenance ...........73
warning light and chime ..........69
Safety seats for children ............87
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............64
Seats ............................................58
child safety seats ......................87
front seats .................................58
Servicing your vehicle ..............197
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........21, 26
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