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•Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning
the engine.
•Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
5.4L 3V ENGINE
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are
available from your authorized dealer.
•For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A).
•If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar
Remover (ZC-42).
•For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass
Cleaner (ZC-23).
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should be
cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the
vehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include
hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellent
coatings, tree sap, or other organic contamination; these contaminants
may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking and
smearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips:
•The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with
a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass
Cleaner (ZC-23), available from your authorized dealer.
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•The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (ZC-32-A),
available from your authorized dealer. This washer fluid contains
special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot
wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car
wash facilities. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear
worn or do not function properly.
•Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
•Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner
or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion, clean the outer
surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft
cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaning solution. After
cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper blades with clean water. The
windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield
with water.
Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the
inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause
damage to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines.
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with a
clean and damp white cotton cloth, then with a clean and dry white
cotton cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner
(ZC-38-A) on the instrument panel and interior trim areas.
•Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion
of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the airbag system.
If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument
panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows:
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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
It is recommended that wiper blades are renewed before winter.
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Fold back the wiper arm and
position the wiper blade at right
angles to the wiper arm.
2. To remove, press the retaining
clip (A) to disengage the wiper
blade, then pull the blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
3. Install the new wiper blade on the
arm and press it into place until a click is heard.
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and
windshield, refer toWindows and wiper bladesin theCleaning
chapter.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
Changing the rear window wiper blade
To replace the rear wiper blade:
1. Pull the wiper arm as far away from the glass as possible. Do not use
excessive force because it can break the wiper arm. Hold it there until
the next step.
2. Grasp the wiper blade and rotate
it away from the wiper arm using
moderate force until it disengages
from the wiper arm.
3. Once the wiper blade is loose,
slide it away form the wiper arm.
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Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (as much as
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
•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 fuel economy 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:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
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in rear seat ......................217, 220
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................213
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............337
instrument panel ....................339
interior .....................................340
plastic parts ............................338
washing ....................................335
waxing .....................................336
wheels ......................................337
wiper blades ............................338
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................33
AM/FM/CD .................................26
Compass, electronic ..................124
calibration ...............................125
set zone adjustment .......124, 134
Console ......................................102
overhead ..........................101–102
Controls
power seat ...............................174
steering column ......................115
Coolant
checking and adding ..............354
refill capacities ................358, 376
specifications ..........................376
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................112
Customer Assistance ................300
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................332
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................333
Getting roadside assistance ...300
Getting the service you
need .........................................328
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................334Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................332
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................88
Defrost
rear window ..............................86
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................372
engine oil .................................349
Driving under special
conditions ..................285, 294, 297
sand .........................................296
snow and ice ...........................298
through water .................296, 299
DVD system .................................48
E
Electronic message
center .................................122, 132
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................319
Emission control system ..........368
Engine ........................................379
cleaning ...................................337
coolant .....................................354
fail-safe cooling .......................358
idle speed control ...................352
lubrication specifications .......376
refill capacities ........................376
service points ..........................346
starting after a collision .........302
Engine block heater .................268
Engine oil ..................................349
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................160
Parking brake ............................272
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....375
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................110
Power adjustable foot pedals ...110
Power deployable running
boards ........................................110
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................304, 307
Power door locks ......................152
Power liftgate ............................146
Power mirrors ...........................108
Power point ...............................103
Power steering ..................277–278
fluid, checking and adding ....371
fluid, refill capacity ................376
fluid, specifications .................376
Power Windows .........................105
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................279
R
Radio ................................20, 24, 31
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................48
Rear video camera ....................288
Rear window defroster ...............86
Relays ........................................303
Remote entry system ...............156
illuminated entry ....................164
locking/unlocking doors .........157opening the trunk ...........158–159
panic alarm .............................160
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................163
replacing the batteries ...........162
Reverse sensing system ...........285
Roadside assistance ..................300
Roll stability control .................273
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........197
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..188, 190–191, 193–195
Safety Canopy ...................206, 208
Safety defects, reporting ..........335
Safety
restraints ...188, 190–191, 193–195
Belt-Minder
...........................198
extension assembly ................197
for adults .................191, 193–194
for children .............................212
safety belt maintenance .........197
warning light and
chime ...............................197–198
Safety seats for children ..........216
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................380
Satellite Radio Information ........46
Seats ..........................................171
child safety seats ....................216
cleaning ...................................341
climate control ........................177
memory seat ...................161, 176
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................167–169
Servicing your vehicle ..............344
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Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................26
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................33
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................375, 379
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................376
Speed control ............................112
Stability system .........................273
Starting your vehicle ........265–267
jump starting ..........................319
Steering wheel
controls ....................................115
tilting .......................................100
T
Tilt steering wheel ....................100
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................296
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....245
Warning Displays ......12, 129, 141
Tires ...........................230–231, 310
alignment ................................238
care ..........................................234
changing ..........................310, 314
checking the pressure ............234
inflating ...................................232
label .........................................244
replacing ..................................236
rotating ....................................238
safety practices .......................237
sidewall information ...............239
snow tires and chains ............250
spare tire .................................311terminology .............................231
tire grades ...............................231
treadwear ........................230, 235
Towing .......................................256
recreational towing .................264
trailer towing ..........................256
wrecker ....................................326
Transmission .............................280
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................280–281
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................372
fluid, refill capacities ..............376
lubricant specifications ..........376
Trunk .................................158–159
Turn signal ..................................90
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................380
Vehicle loading ..........................250
Ventilating your vehicle ...........268
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................347
Water, Driving through .............299
Windows
power .......................................105
rear wiper/washer ...................100
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................99
checking and adding fluid .....347
liftgate reservoir .....................347
replacing wiper blades ...........348
Wrecker towing .........................326
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