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Function Trade Number
Headlamp H13
* HID (high intensity discharge) headlamp
(if equipped)D3R
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker (front) 3157 or 3157K
Sidemarker (front) W5W or W5WL
Fog lamp9145–GT or H11–Pony
(if equipped)
Tail lamp, brakelamp, turn lamp 3057K or 4057K
Sidemarker (rear) W5W or W5WL
High-mount brakelamp 921
Backup lamp 921
License plate lamp 168
Overhead console/map lamp W5W
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
Interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
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Replacing front parking lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open the
hood.
2. Locate the lamp assembly from
underneath the vehicle and rotate
the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove from lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out from
the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open the
hood.
2. Remove the sight shield by
loosening the six fasteners with a
flat head screwdriver.
3. Remove the two underhood bolts
attaching the bumper cover next to
the grill and then pull the
cover/grille/foglamp assembly
forward to access the foglamp bulbs.
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
it straight off.
5. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................249
Floor mats ...................................78
Fluid capacities .........................267
Foglamps .....................................46
Fuel ............................................250
calculating fuel
economy ............................74, 255
cap ...........................................252
capacity ...................................267
choosing the right fuel ...........253
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................258
detergent in fuel .....................255
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................250, 252, 255
filter, specifications ........250, 266
fuel pump shut-off switch .....188
improving fuel economy ........255
octane rating ...................254, 270
quality ......................................254
running out of fuel .................255
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................250
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......188
Fuses ..................................189–190
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............252
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................255
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................188
Head restraints ...........................94Headlamps ...................................46
aiming ........................................48
bulb specifications ....................50
daytime running lights .............47
flash to pass ..............................47
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs .........................51
turning on and off ....................46
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................42
Hood ..........................................233
How to get going ........................19
I
Ignition ...............................169, 270
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................130
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................260
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................228
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................47
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................81
Keys .............................................90
positions of the ignition .........169
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................50
daytime running light ...............47
fog lamps ...................................46
headlamps .................................46
headlamps, flash to pass ..........47
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps .....................49, 51
replacing bulbs .........................51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........175
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................178
Load limits .................................160
Locks ............................................79
autolock .....................................81
doors ..........................................79
Lubricant specifications ...........267
Lug nuts ....................................209
Lumbar support, seats ...............96
M
Manual transmission .................183
fluid capacities ........................267
lubricant specifications ..........267
reverse .....................................184
Message center ...........................70
display color ..............................72
english/metric button .........72–73
MyColor display ........................72
system check button ................71
warning messages .....................76Mirrors ...................................62, 64
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................62
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Motorcraft parts ........231, 250, 266
N
Navigation system .......................41
O
Octane rating ............................254
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237
P
Parking brake ............................176
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....266
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................102
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ........................81
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................178
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................267
fluid, specifications .................267
Power Windows ...........................59
R
Radio ................................19, 23, 27
Relays ........................................189
Remote entry system ...........83–84
illuminated entry ......................87
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