
Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPassenger compartment fuse panel
description
7 20A Rear defrost relay coil feed
8 40A Blower motor
9 — Rear defrost relay
10 30A CB Power seats, Delayed accessory
11 10A Left headlamp
12 15A Highbeam headlamps
13 — Not used
14 — Not used
15 10A Right headlamp
16 10A Not used (spare)
17 15A Stop lamp, Speed control deactivation
switch
18 15A Parklamps, PWM (backlighting),
Autolamps
19 10A Heated mirrors, Rear defrost switch
indicator
20 10A Restraints (air bag module/OCS
module)
21 15A Transmission range sensor
(transmission position switch)
22 15A Front washer pump, Cluster
(RUN/ACC), Integrated Control Panel
(ICP) logic, Electrochromatic mirror
23 30A Front wiper motor
24 — Not used
25 20A Power point
26 20A Power locks, Trunk release
27 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Speed
control, Traction control, Brake-shift
interlock, A/C function switch (manual
A/C only), Temperature blend door
(manual A/C only), Defrost coil
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5. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground.
6. Put the jack in the jack notch
next to the door of the tire you are
changing. Turn the jack handle
clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.
7. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
nut wrench.
8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown. Refer toWheel lug nut
torque specificationslater in this
chapter for the proper lug nut
torque specification.
1
4 3
2 5
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•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.
PAINT CHIPS
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your
vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s
door jamb) to your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
•Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
•Always read the instructions before using the products.
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish. In order to maintain their shine:
•Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37–A),
which is available from your authorized dealer. Heavy dirt and brake
dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse
thoroughly with a strong stream of water.
•Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning
chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust
and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
•Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
•To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover
(ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer.
ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The
high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause
damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the
engine block or other engine components.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 or PM-1-C /
ESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door latch, hood latch,
auxiliary hood latch,
seat tracks, and trunk
latches— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESA-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Automatic transaxle
fluid (4F50N)13.5 quarts
(12.8L)Motorcraft MERCONV
AT F
1
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Engine oil
2
4.5 quarts (4.25L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
Engine coolant11.6 quarts
(11.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
3
VC-7- B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
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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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