
If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the
time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this
information is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer for
complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or
visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com.
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact the
appropriate foreign embassy or consulate. These officials can inform you
of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel.
If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knock
index lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a regional
office or owner relations/customer relationship office.
The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may
damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause
engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of
Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper
fuel. Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle
back into the U.S.
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in
Central America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest
authorized dealer. If the authorized dealer cannot help you, write or call:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
FORD EXPORT OPERATIONS
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
FAX: (313) 390-0804
If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest authorized
dealer. If the authorized dealer employees cannot help you, they can
direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office.
If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of
the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and
new address with Ford Motor Company Export Operations.
Customers in the U.S. should call 1–800–392–3673.
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Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Calculation 1:Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Calculation 2:Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total
kilometers traveled.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•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.
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Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists your
authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle. When the
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause the
indicator to illuminate.
Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—the engine may misfire or run
poorly.
3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. SeeFuel filler
capin this chapter.
4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel, properly tightening the fuel cap or letting the
electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions present, the
indicator should stay off
the next time the engine is started. A driving cycle consists of a cold
engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving. No additional
vehicle service is required.
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TRANSAXLE FLUID
Checking automatic transaxle fluid
Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationfor scheduled
intervals for fluid checks and changes.Your transaxle does not consume
fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not
working properly, i.e., if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up
(approximately 20 miles [30 km]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic
during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be
turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before
checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated areas for normal operating temperature.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is in the add range or does not
show at all on the dipstick.
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperature 149°F (65°C) on a level surface. The normal operating
temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles (30 km) of
driving.
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instrument panel ....................268
interior .....................................269
plastic parts ............................266
safety belts ..............................269
washing ....................................264
waxing .....................................265
wheels ......................................265
wiper blades ............................267
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............70
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................28
AM/FM/CD .................................22
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............100
Console ........................................88
overhead ....................................87
Controls
power seat ...............................131
steering column ........................95
Convertible
cleaning ...................................267
Coolant
checking and adding ..............281
refill capacities ................284, 303
specifications ..........................303
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................92
Cupholder(s) .............................137
Customer Assistance ................232
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................260
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............261
Getting roadside assistance ...232
Getting the service you
need .........................................256
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................262Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............260
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................75
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................299
engine oil .................................275
Driving under special
conditions ..................224, 227, 229
sand .........................................228
snow and ice ...........................230
through water .................229, 231
DVD system .................................41
E
Electronic message center .........98
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................249
Emission control system ..........295
Engine ........................................305
cleaning ...................................266
coolant .....................................281
fail-safe cooling .......................285
idle speed control ...................279
lubrication specifications .......303
refill capacities ........................303
service points ..........................273
starting after a collision .........234
Engine block heater .................214
Engine oil ..................................275
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................275
checking and adding ..............275
dipstick ....................................275
filter, specifications ........278, 302
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positioning ...............................242
storage .....................................242
Jump-starting your vehicle ......249
K
Keyless entry system ...............122
autolock ...................................112
keypad .....................................123
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................124
programming entry code .......123
Keys ...................................110, 126
positions of the ignition .........211
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................74
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................79
daytime running light ...............75
fog lamps ...................................75
headlamps .................................74
headlamps, flash to pass ..........75
instrument panel, dimming .....76
interior lamps .....................78, 80
replacing bulbs .........................80
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................78
Liftgate ......................................108
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........215
Load limits .................................199
Locks
autolock ...................................112
childproof ................................116
doors ........................................112
Lubricant specifications ...........303
Lug nuts ....................................248Lumbar support, seats .............129
M
Message center ...........................98
english/metric button .............103
system check button ..............102
warning messages ...................105
Mirrors .........................................91
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................91
fold away ...................................92
heated ........................................92
programmable memory ..........118
side view mirrors (power) .......91
Moon roof ....................................96
Motorcraft parts ........270, 286, 302
N
Navigation system .......................67
O
Octane rating ............................290
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................275
Overdrive ...................................222
P
Parking brake ............................216
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....302
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................139
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................238
Power door locks ......................112
Power mirrors .............................91
Power point .................................88
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