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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 authorized 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 authorized
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. Not
all accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the
accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your
authorized dealer or visit our online store at:
www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Exterior trim
Front end covers
Headlamps, taillamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
Running boards
Sliding rear windows - manual and power
Splash guards
Step bars
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A
Accessory delay ..........................71
Air cleaner filter ...............310, 312
Air conditioning ....................46, 49
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ................136–137
and child safety seats ............139
description ..............................137
disposal ....................................141
driver airbag ....................137, 140
indicator light .........................141
operation .........................137, 140
passenger airbag .............137, 140
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................286
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................205
Armrests ....................................113
Audio system
(see Radio) ................22, 24, 28, 33
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................212
fluid, adding ............................305
fluid, checking ........................305
fluid, refill capacities ..............313
fluid, specification ..................319
Axle
lubricant specifications ..316, 319
refill capacities ........................313
traction lok ..............................209
B
Battery .......................................284
acid, treating emergencies .....284
jumping a disabled battery ....251maintenance-free ....................284
replacement, specifications ...312
servicing ..................................284
Bed extender ..............................94
Brakes ........................................205
anti-lock ...................................205
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............206
fluid, checking and adding ....304
fluid, refill capacities ..............313
fluid, specifications .........316, 319
lubricant
specifications ..................316, 319
parking ....................................206
shift interlock ..................209–210
Bulbs ............................................59
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....313
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................244
Child safety restraints ..............146
child safety belts ....................146
Child safety seats ......................150
attaching with tether straps ..158
in front seat ....................151, 154
in rear seat ..............151, 154, 158
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............265
instrument panel ....................268
interior .....................................269
interior trim ............................269
plastic parts ............................267
safety belts ..............................269
washing ....................................264
waxing .....................................264
wheels ......................................265
wiper blades ............................267
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checking and adding ..............280
dipstick ....................................280
filter, specifications ........283, 312
recommendations ...................283
refill capacities ........................313
specifications ..................316, 319
Exhaust fumes ..........................204
F
Fail safe cooling ........................290
Floor mats ...................................93
Fluid capacities .........................313
Foglamps .....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......219
driving off road .......................223
electronic shift ................221–222
indicator light .........................219
lever operated shift ................220
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................209
Fuel ............................................292
calculating fuel
economy ............................87, 297
cap ...........................................294
capacity ...................................313
choosing the right fuel ...........295
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................300
detergent in fuel .....................296
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................292, 294, 297
filter, specifications ........292, 312
fuel pump shut-off switch .....237
improving fuel economy ........297
octane rating ...................296, 319
quality ......................................296
running out of fuel .................297
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................292Fuel pump shut-off switch .......237
Fuses ..................................237–238
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................78
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............294
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................297
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................236
Head restraints .................111, 115
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ..................................55–56
autolamp system .......................53
bulb specifications ....................59
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs .........................60
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heater only system ...................43
heating and air
conditioning system .....44, 46, 49
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................78
Hood ..........................................275
I
Ignition ...............................201, 319
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................150
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Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................302
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................268
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
J
Jack ............................................244
positioning ...............................244
storage .....................................244
Jump-starting your vehicle ......251
K
Keyless entry system ...............106
autolock ...................................104
programming entry code .......107
Keys ...........................................109
positions of the ignition .........201
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................53
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................59
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................53
headlamps, flash to pass ..........54
instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps .....................57–58
replacing bulbs ...................60, 63
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................57
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........206
Load limits .................................180Loading instructions .................187
Locks
autolock ...................................104
childproof ..................................97
Lubricant specifications ...316, 319
Lug nuts ....................................250
Lumbar support, seats .............113
M
Manual transmission .................215
reverse .....................................217
Message center ...........................84
english/metric button ...............89
system check button ................88
warning messages .....................90
Mirrors ...................................65, 72
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................71
fold away ...................................72
heated ........................................73
programmable memory ....99, 115
side view mirrors (power) .......72
signal .........................................73
Moon roof ....................................77
Motorcraft parts ........272, 292, 312
O
Octane rating ............................296
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................280
P
Parking brake ............................206
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....312
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................118
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................238
Power door locks ........................96
Power mirrors .............................72
Power point .................................69
Power steering ..........................208
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacity ................313
fluid, specifications .........316, 319
Power Windows ...........................70
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................209
R
Radio ..........................22, 24, 28, 33
Relays ........................................237
Remote entry system .................98
arming and disarming
the anti-theft system ................97
illuminated entry ....................102
locking/unlocking doors .....96, 98
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................101
replacing the batteries ...........100
Reverse sensing system ...........217
Roadside assistance ..................234
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........130
Safety belts
(see Safety
restraints) .........117, 120, 122–123,
125–128, 130
Safety defects, reporting ..........263Safety
restraints ..........117, 120, 122–123,
125–128, 130
extension assembly ................130
for adults .........122–123, 125–128
for children .............................146
lap belt ....................................125
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................118
safety belt maintenance .........130
warning light and chime ........131
Safety seats for children ..........150
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................324
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............117
Seats ..........................................111
child safety seats ....................150
cleaning ...................................270
heated ................................49, 115
memory seat .....................99, 115
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system .......................109
Servicing your vehicle ..............274
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................23
AM/FM/CD .................................26
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................35
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................30
Snowplowing .................8, 230–232
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................312, 319
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................232–233
utility-type vehicles ....................8
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Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................316, 319
Speed control ..............................74
Starting your
vehicle ........................201–202, 204
jump starting ..........................251
Steering wheel
controls ......................................76
tilting .........................................64
T
Tailgate ..................................93–94
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................43
Tilt steering wheel ......................64
Tires ...........................166–167, 244
alignment ................................173
care ..........................................171
changing ..........................244, 247
checking the pressure ............171
inspecting and inflating .........168
label .........................................179
replacing ..................................172
rotating ....................................174
safety practices .......................173
sidewall information ...............175
snow tires and chains ............180
spare tire .................................244
terminology .............................168
tire grades ...............................167
treadwear ........................167, 171
Towing .......................................187
recreational towing .................199
trailer towing ..........................187
Traction control ........................207
Traction-lok rear axle ...............209Transfer case
fluid checking .........................309
Transmission .............................209
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................209–210
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................305
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................308
fluid, refill capacities ..............313
lubricant
specifications ..................316, 319
manual operation ....................215
Turn signal ..................................57
V
Vehicle dimensions ...........319, 324
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................324
Vehicle loading ..........................180
Ventilating your vehicle ...........204
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................279
Water, Driving through .............230
Windows
power .........................................70
power down back window .......71
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................64
checking and adding fluid .....279
replacing wiper blades ...........279
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