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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 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 Accessories 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 accessories 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 a 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 Accessories. 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
Splash guards
Spoiler
Interior style
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Lifestyle
Ash cup / smoker’s package
Cargo organization and management
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choosing the right fuel ...........208
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................213
detergent in fuel .....................209
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................205, 207, 210
filter, specifications ........209, 218
fuel pump shut-off switch .....159
improving fuel economy ........210
octane rating ...................208, 222
quality ......................................209
running out of fuel .................209
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................205
Fuses ..................................160–161
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............207
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................210
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................159
Headlamps ...................................29
aiming ........................................31
autolamp system .......................29
bulb specifications ....................34
daytime running lights .............30
flash to pass ..............................30
high beam .................................29
replacing bulbs .........................35
turning on and off ....................29
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................23, 25
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................49Hood ..........................................192
I
Ignition ...............................144, 222
Illuminated visor mirror .............42
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................112
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................215
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................188
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................30
J
Jack ............................................166
positioning ...............................166
storage .....................................166
Jump-starting your vehicle ......172
K
Keyless entry system .................71
keypad .......................................71
locking and unlocking doors ....72
programming entry code .........71
Keys .......................................63, 73
positions of the ignition .........144
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................29
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................34
daytime running light ...............30
headlamps .................................29
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headlamps, flash to pass ..........30
instrument panel, dimming .....30
interior lamps ...............32–33, 35
replacing bulbs .........................35
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................32
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........149
Load limits .................................134
Locks
childproof ..................................64
doors ..........................................63
Lubricant specifications ...........220
Lug nuts ....................................171
Lumbar support, seats ...............78
M
Message center ...........................53
english/metric button ...............58
system check button ................58
warning messages .....................59
Mirrors .........................................45
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................44
heated ........................................45
side view mirrors (power) .......45
Moon roof ....................................48
Motorcraft parts ........190, 209, 218
O
Octane rating ............................208
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................195
Overdrive ...................................153
P
Parking brake ............................150Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....218
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................83
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................164
Power door locks ........................63
Power mirrors .............................45
Power point .................................42
Power steering ..........................151
fluid, checking and adding ....215
fluid, refill capacity ................220
fluid, specifications .................220
Power Windows ...........................43
R
Radio ......................................15, 18
Rear window defroster ...............27
Relays ................................160, 166
Remote entry system .................66
illuminated entry ......................69
locking/unlocking doors .....66–67
opening the trunk .....................67
panic alarm ...............................67
replacing the batteries .............67
Roadside assistance ..................157
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............91
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................81, 85–89
Safety defects, reporting ..........184
Safety restraints ..............81, 85–89
belt minder ...............................92
extension assembly ..................90
for adults .............................86–88
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