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Reinstall the jack and tools in the cargo area. To replace the jack in the
vehicle,
•guide the jack bottom first in the
trim opening and position in the
bracket (3),
•secure the retention clip on the
upper part of the jack (2), and
•close the thumbscrew (1).
Make sure the jack is fastened so it
does not rattle when you drive.
Stowing the flat/spare tire
Note:Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in
failure of cable or loss of spare tire.
If you are stowing a tire that requires reattaching it to the
vehicle with a tether, perform these steps first, then proceed with
the steps following.
1. Place tire on end with valve stem
facing rearward, away from vehicle.
2. Place tether into bolt holes in
wheel and attach lug nut using lug
wrench.
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WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure.
It isrequiredthat your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or
flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground to prevent damage
to the automatic transaxle, 4WD system or vehicle.
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to
wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle
(regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat towed (all
wheels on the ground) with the transmission placed in N (Neutral).
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern
have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial
third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian
Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedy
alternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce a
settlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and is
designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal
proceedings.
In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conduct
hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal
environment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the
parties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolve
disputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair, and final as the arbitrator’s
award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada.
CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces. For more
information, without charge or obligation, call your CAMVAP Provincial
Administrator directly at 1-800-207-0685.
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by
purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. It provides
the following:
•Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you
purchase (such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain
maintenance and wear items).
•Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper-to-Bumper
Warranty expires.
You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating authorized dealer.
There are several plans available in various time, distance and deductible
combinations which can be tailored to fit your own driving needs. Ford
ESP also offers reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage.
When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection
throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of
more than 4,600 participating authorized dealers.
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.
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Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Keep wheels properly aligned.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 300 lb [136 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks, flags)
may reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle.
The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
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Special operating conditions
If your vehicle is operated in any of the following manners, you will need
to perform some maintenance operations more frequently:
•Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
•Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol or livery
•Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
•Off-road operation
If any of the above conditions apply to your vehicle operation, you will
need to perform the following maintenance operations in addition to the
operations listed in the maintenance schedule:
Every 8,000 kmChange engine oil and replace oil filter
Rotate tires
Inspect high voltage battery A/C filter
Inspect engine air filter
Perform multipoint inspection
Every 60,000 kmReplace fuel filter
Every 120,000 kmReplace spark plugs
188,000 miles (300,000 km)
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter*❑Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and
hoses and parking brake
❑Inspect engine and motor/electrical cooling system and hoses❑Lubricate hinges, latches and locks❑Lubricate weatherstrips❑Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, drive-
shaft and ball joints
❑Replace high voltage battery A/C filter❑Replace engine air filter*❑Replace engine coolant and motor/electrical coolant* (see
Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant Change Record)
❑Multipoint inspection*❑Replace spark plugs*
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Every 5,000 miles, 12 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 milesRotate tires
Extensive Idling and/or Low Speed Driving for Long Distances as in Heavy
Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Vehicle or Livery. Severe
Duty Schedule is for Extensive Maximum A/C or Heater Operation with
engine on in the above listed usage.
Every 5,000 miles, 12 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 milesRotate tires
Every 60,000 milesReplace spark plugs
As requiredReplace cabin air filter, if equipped
Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Every 5,000 miles, 12 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Rotate tires
As requiredReplace cabin air filter, if equipped
Replace engine air filter
Replace high voltage battery A/C air filter
Off-road operation
Every 5,000 miles, 12 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Rotate tires
As requiredReplace cabin air filter, if equipped
Replace engine air filter
Replace high voltage battery A/C filter
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................127, 131–135
Safety Canopy ...................151, 153
Safety defects, reporting ..........254
Safety restraints ........127, 131–135
belt minder .............................137
extension assembly ................136
for adults .........................132–134
for children .....................156–157
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................129
safety belt maintenance .........136
warning light and
chime ...............................136–137
Safety seats for children ..........160
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................298
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................302
General Maintenance
Information .............................302
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............306
Special Operating
Conditions ...............................320
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................305
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............127
Seats ..........................................119
child safety seats ....................160
heated ......................................122
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................114
Servicing your vehicle ..............262
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........23, 27
Snowplowing ...............................10Spark plugs,
specifications .....................293, 297
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............10
utility-type vehicles ..................10
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................295
Speed control ..............................88
Starting your vehicle ........199, 201
jump starting ..................240, 244
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................83
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................83
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....184
Warning Displays ......................14
Tires ...................................170–171
alignment ................................177
care ..........................................174
changing ..................................231
checking the pressure ............174
inflating ...................................172
label .........................................183
replacing ..................................176
rotating ....................................178
safety practices .......................177
sidewall information ...............179
snow tires and chains ............188
spare tire .................................229
terminology .............................171
tire grades ...............................171
treadwear ........................170, 175
Towing .......................................194
recreational towing .................198
trailer towing ..........................194
wrecker ....................................247
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Transmission .............................206
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....206
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................289
fluid, refill capacities ..............295
lubricant specifications ..........295
Turn signal ..................................75
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................298
Vehicle loading ..........................188
Ventilating your vehicle ...........202
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......14Washer fluid
..............................266
Water, Driving through
.............217
Windows
power
.........................................85
rear wiper/washer
.....................83
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid
.....266
liftgate reservoir
.....................266
operation
...................................82
replacing wiper blades
...........267
Wrecker towing
.........................247
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