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Seating and Safety Restraints 62
Seating 62
Safety restraints 69
Child restraints 78
Driving 85
Starting 85
Brakes 92
Air suspension 113
Transmission operation 115
Vehicle loading 128
Roadside Emergencies 134
Hazard flasher switch 135
Fuses and relays 135
Jump starting 142
Wrecker towing 146
Customer Assistance 150
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 152
Ordering additional owner’s literature 153
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 153
Cleaning 155
Cleaning your vehicle 155
Repairing paint chips 156
Underbody preservation 158
Maintenance and Specifications 160
Hood 168
Engine oil 171
Battery 171
Engine coolant 173
Fuel information 175
Lubricant specifications 209
Refill capacities 222
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate
from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is not applicable to vehicles
sold in Canada. The service is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of two years
(unlimited miles)
Roadside assistance will cover:
•battery jump start.
•lock out assistance (key replacement is customer responsibility).
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to the nearest
authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement
location or to the nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to
be towed to the nearest authorized dealer more than 35 miles
(56.3 km) from the disablement location, the member shall be
responsible for any mileage costs in excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $100 if the disabled Eligible Vehicles
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
Roadside services.
Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is found in the Owner Guide
portfolio in the glove compartment.
To receive roadside assistance in the United States, call 1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford will
reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain information about
reimbursement, call 1-800-241-3673.
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for the engine control module. Refer toAutomatic transmission
operationin theDrivingchapter andBatteryin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter for more information.
JUMP STARTING
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.
Before connecting a fast-charger, booster battery or installing a new
battery, make sure the ground polarities of the fast-charger, booster
battery or alternator (when installing a battery) are matched to the
ground polarity of the vehicle battery. Improper usage of the
fast-charger, hook-up of booster battery or installation of a new battery
can cause damage to the electrical system or to the alternator. Do not
attempt to polarize the alternator.
Preparing your vehicle
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.Do not attach the
jumper cables to the glow plug relay as this could severely damage the
glow plugs, injector driver module and PCM.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
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4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
WRECKER TOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Before moving the towed vehicle, check for adequate road clearance of
vehicle components. It is recommended the towed vehicle be unloaded
prior to being towed to reduce any abnormal load to the vehicle
components resulting from the towing procedures. Before towing, be
sure to fully release the parking brake. The spring-actuated type parking
brake can be reset by recharging the air system with at least 64 psi
(441 kPa) of air. If the brake system will not retain air pressure, then the
spring brakes must be released manually. Refer toParking brakein the
Drivingchapter
Note:For towing, make sure the vehicle is securely connected to the
tow vehicle and the tow vehicle parking brakes are applied before
releasing the disabled vehicle’s spring brakes.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when
manually releasing the spring brakes, be sure to block the wheels
so the vehicle cannot move once the brakes are released.
Towing the vehicle with the front wheels suspended
When it is necessary to tow a vehicle with the front wheels suspended,
extra precautions must be taken to avoid transmission or differential
damage. Proceed as follows:
•Remove the axle shafts from the axle assembly to prevent the wheels
from driving the differential and the transmission.
•The wheel hub ends must be covered to prevent loss of axle lubricant
and entrance of other contaminants. If the axle shafts are not
removed, removal of the driveshaft is required.
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such as the fuel sender, cranking motor, alternator and feed-through
studs should be cleaned and re-coated with a lubricant sealing grease
such as Motorcraft Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectic
Compound XG-3, or equivalent. This should include the ground cable
connector for batteries, engine and cab as well as the jump starting stud.
Accessory feed connections
Vehicle electrical systems are complex and often include electronic
components such as engine and transmission controls, instrument panels,
ABS, etc. While most systems operate on battery voltage (12 volts),
some systems can be as high as 90 volts or as low as five volts. Refer to
the Electrical Circuit Diagram Manuals, available from your vehicle’s
manufacturer, to ensure that any additional body lights and accessories
are connected to circuits that are both appropriate and not overloaded.
No modification should be made to any vehicle control system without
first contacting your dealer.
SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Note:Do not adjust air suspension height to any setting other than the
specified setting. Altering the height setting will change the driveline
angle and may result in unwarrantable component damage, such as
transmission component damage.
Verify drive axle air suspension height and height control valve
performance at engine lube oil change intervals.
Periodically:
•Check condition of spring leaves for evidence of fatigue, bending or
breakage.
•Check condition of suspension mounting brackets and bushings.
•Check that torque rod mounting fasteners are tight.
•Check to be sure the suspension alignment is maintained at all times.
•Check U-bolts after the chassis has been operating under load for
1,000 miles (1,600 km) or six months, whichever comes first, the
U-Bolt nuts must be re-torqued. The U-Bolt nuts thereafter must be
re-torqued every 36,000 miles (58,000 km). The U-Bolt and nut
threads and seats should be cleaned and lubricated to ensure a “like
new” condition when re-torquing.
Note:See theU-Bolt Nut Torquechart later in this section.
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temperature gauge ...................27
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................57
Customer Assistance ........134, 150
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................158
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ......150, 152
Getting roadside assistance ...134
Getting the service you
need .........................................150
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................153
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Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................47
Defects, reporting .....................153
Defrost ...................................44–45
windshield ...........................44–45
with heating and air
conditioning system .................45
with standard heating
system .......................................44
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........209
Driving under special
conditions
through water ...........................90
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................142
Emission control
system ................................185, 229
catalytic converter ..................166
Engine
cleaning ...................................156coolant .....................................173
lubrication specifications .......209
Engine fan .................................174
Engine oil ..................................171
oil pressure gauge ....................27
refill capacities ........................224
specifications ..........................209
Event data recording ....................6
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .................174
Flashers, hazard ........................135
Fuel ............................................175
calculating fuel
economy ..........................178–179
capacity ...................................225
choosing the right fuel ...........176
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................................175
filter, specifications ................174
gauge .........................................27
improving fuel
economy ..........................178–179
running out of fuel ...........88, 178
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................175
Fuses ..................................135, 141
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .........178–179
Gauges .........................................27
battery voltage gauge ...............27
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................27
engine oil pressure gauge ........27
fuel gauge ..................................27
odometer ...................................27
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speedometer .............................27
tachometer ................................27
trip odometer ............................27
H
Hazard flashers .........................135
Headlamps ...................................47
aiming ........................................48
daytime running lights .............47
high beam .................................47
warning chime ..........................21
Heating ..................................44–45
heater only system ...................44
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Hood ..........................................168
I
Ignition .........................................85
chime .........................................21
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................81
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................157
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................48
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......142
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............21
positions of the ignition ...........85L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................49
cargo lamps ...............................48
daytime running light ...............47
headlamps .................................47
high beams ................................47
instrument panel, dimming .....48
interior lamps ...........................49
replacing bulbs ...................49–51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Lights, warning and indicator ....21
air suspension ...........................21
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....21, 111
brake ..........................................21
charging system ........................21
safety belt .................................21
service engine soon ..................21
traction control off ...................21
turn signal indicator .................21
Lubricant specifications ...........209
M
Manual transmission .................119
lubricant specifications ..........209
Mirrors .........................................55
fold away ...................................57
heated ........................................56
side view mirrors (power) .......56
O
Odometer .....................................27
P
Paint chips, repairing ...............156
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