The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
6F50 6–Speed Automatic Transaxle J
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A
Accessory delay ..........................81
AdvanceTrac ..............................219
Air cleaner filter ...............302–303
Air conditioning ..............54, 56, 58
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................155, 164, 167
and child safety seats ............157
description ..............155, 164, 167
disposal ....................................170
driver airbag ............157, 165, 168
indicator light .........163, 166, 169
operation .................157, 165, 168
passenger airbag .....157, 165, 168
side airbag ...............................164
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................229
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................283
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................218
Anti-theft system ..............123, 127
arming the system ..................127
disarming a triggered
system .....................................128
Audio system (see Radio) .........16
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................300
fluid, checking ........................300
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................225
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specification ..................304
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....22
Auxiliary power point .................78Axle
lubricant specifications ..........304
B
Battery .......................................281
acid, treating emergencies .....281
jumping a disabled battery ....251
maintenance-free ....................281
replacement, specifications ...303
servicing ..................................281
Belt-Minder.............................151
Booster seats .............................171
Brakes ........................................217
anti-lock ...................................218
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................218
fluid, checking and adding ....300
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specifications .................304
lubricant specifications ..........304
parking ....................................219
shift interlock ..........................223
Bulbs ............................................68
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....304
Cargo management system ......107
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .................245, 248
Child safety restraints ..............171
child safety belts ....................171
Child safety seats ......................174
attaching with tether straps ..178
in front seat ............................175
in rear seat ..............................175
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................171
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Index
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............268
instrument panel ....................270
interior .............................270–271
plastic parts ............................268
safety belts ..............................270
washing ....................................266
waxing .....................................267
wheels ......................................267
wiper blades ............................269
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................54, 56, 58
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................95
Console ........................................78
overhead ....................................77
Controls
power seat ...............................130
steering column ........................85
Convertible
cleaning ...................................269
Coolant
checking and adding ..............283
refill capacities ................286, 304
specifications ..........................304
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................83
Cupholder(s) .............................139
Customer Assistance ................235
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................263
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................264
Getting roadside assistance ...235
Getting the service you
need .........................................259
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................264Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................262
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................64
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................300
engine oil .................................277
Driving under special
conditions ..................227, 230, 232
sand .........................................231
snow and ice ...........................233
through water .................232, 234
DVD system .................................27
E
Electronic message center .........92
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................251
Emission control system ..........296
Engine ........................................307
cleaning ...................................268
coolant .....................................283
fail-safe cooling .......................287
idle speed control ...................281
lubrication specifications .......304
refill capacities ........................304
service points ..........................275
starting after a collision .........237
Engine block heater .................217
Engine oil ..................................277
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................277
checking and adding ..............277
dipstick ....................................277
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positioning ...............................245
storage .....................................245
Jump-starting your vehicle ......251
K
Keyless entry system ...............122
autolock ...................................110
keypad .....................................122
locking and unlocking doors ..123
programming entry code .......122
Keys ...................................108, 125
positions of the ignition .........214
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................63
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................68
daytime running light ...............64
fog lamps ...................................64
headlamps .................................63
headlamps, flash to pass ..........64
instrument panel, dimming .....65
interior lamps .....................67, 69
replacing bulbs .........................69
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................67
Liftgate ......................103, 106, 117
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........218
Load limits .................................202
Locks
autolock ...................................110
childproof ................................114
doors ........................................110
Lubricant specifications ...........304
Lug nuts ....................................251Lumbar support, seats .....130, 132
M
Message center .....................92–93
english/metric button ...............98
system check button ................97
warning messages ...................100
Mirrors .........................................82
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................81
fold away ...................................82
heated ........................................82
programmable memory ..........118
side view mirrors (power) .......82
Moon roof ............................87, 116
Motorcraft parts ........272, 288, 303
N
Navigation system .......................53
O
Octane rating ............................292
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................277
Overdrive ...................................224
P
Parking brake ............................219
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....303
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................142
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................241
Power door locks ......................110
Power liftgate ............................103
Power mirrors .............................82
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Index
315