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Note:The use of a different tire can effect the fuel economy of your
vehicle.
The tire pressure monitoring sensors mounted in the wheels (originally
installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket
wheels.
The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company
may affect the operation of your Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Safety practices
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
•Observe posted speed limits
•Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
•Avoid potholes and objects on the road
•Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking
If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc.,do notrapidly
spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an
explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds.
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
Highway hazards
No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that you
may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but
your safety is more important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If
you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair
facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
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The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for
manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be
checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge, see
Inflating your tiresin this chapter. Failure to properly maintain your
tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure, loss of control,
vehicle rollover and personal injury.
Changing tires with TPMS
Each road tire is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor fastened
to the inside rim of the wheel.
The pressure sensor is covered
by the tire and is not visible
unless the tire is removed. The
pressure sensor is located
opposite (180 degrees) from the
valve stem. Care must be taken
when changing the tire to avoid
damaging the sensor.It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by an authorized
dealer.
The tire pressure should be checked
periodically (at least monthly) using
an accurate tire gauge, refer to
Inflating your tiresin this chapter.
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The RSS detects obstacles up to
6 feet (1.8 meters) from the rear
bumper with a decreased coverage
area at the outer corners of the
bumper, (refer to the figures for
approximate zone coverage areas).
As you move closer to the obstacle,
the rate of the tone increases. When
the obstacle is less than 10 inches
(25.0 cm) away, the tone will sound
continuously. If the RSS detects a
stationary or receding object further
than 10 inches (25.0 cm) from the
side of the vehicle, the tone will
sound for only three seconds. Once
the system detects an object
approaching, the tone will sound
again.
The RSS automatically turns on
when the gear selector is placed in
R (Reverse) and the ignition is on.
An RSS control allows the driver to
turn the RSS on and off. To turn the
RSS off, the ignition must be on.
The system will remain off until
either the RSS control is pressed again or the ignition is turned off, then
on again. An indicator light on the control will illuminate when the
system is turned off. If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is
not turned off, it may indicate a failure in the RSS.
Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free
from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the
sensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it will
affect the accuracy of the RSS.
If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving
it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing
inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
9 50A** ABS
10 30A** Front wipers
11 30A** PCM/Power sustain
12 40A** Blower motor
13 10A* A/C clutch
14 10A* Heater/Coolant pump
1550A** Traction Brake Control Module
(TBCM)
16 40A** Cooling fan 1
17 40A** Cooling fan 2
18 50A** ABS solenoid
19 30A** Power seats
20 — A/C clutch relay
21A — Rear defroster relay
21B — Not used
21C — Blower relay
21D — PCM relay
22 — Not used
23 5A* TBCM
24 20A* Fuel pump
25 15A* Ignition coils
26 5A* Interlock
27 10A* Cooling fan/TCM
28 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen
(HEGO) sensor
29 15A* PCM power
30A — Cooling fan 1 relay
30B — Power sustain relay
30C — Cooling fan main relay
30D — Cooling fan 2 relay
31A — Reverse lamp relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
31B — Injector relay
31C — Heater pump relay
31D — Coolant pump relay
31E — Not used
31F — Not used
32 — A/C clutch diode
33 — PCM diode
34 — Not used
35 5A* RUN/START
36 — Not used
37 — Not used
* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire that is
different in one or more of the following: type, brand, size, speed rating
and tread design. If this is the case, this dissimilar spare tire is still rated
for your vehicle loads (GAWR and GVWR). This temporary spare tire is
not equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensor.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the TPMS system, all road wheels equipped with the tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent
damage to the TPMS sensor, refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels, and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare
tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for
damage.
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The use of tire sealants may damage your tires. The use of tire
sealants may also damage your Tire Pressure Monitoring System
and should not be used.
Refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)in theTire,
Wheels and Loadingchapter for important information. If the
tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer
function.
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.
A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that
is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare:This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire
size and may have “Temporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall
2.Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel:This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above,do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
•Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
•Tow a trailer
•
Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................50
daytime running light ...............46
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps ...............48–49, 51
replacing bulbs .........................51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Liftgate ..................................78, 91
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........189
Load limits .................................172
Loading instructions .................178
Locks
autolock ...............................85, 87
childproof ..................................89
doors ..........................................85
Lubricant specifications ...........285
Lug nuts ....................................226
Luggage rack ...............................80
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................285
lubricant specifications ..........285
Message center ...........................70
english/metric button ...............74
system check button ................73
warning messages .....................75Mirrors ...................................62, 65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................62
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ........249, 267, 284
N
Navigation system .......................38
O
Octane rating ............................271
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................256
P
Parking brake ............................190
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....284
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................110
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................212
Power door locks ........................85
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................191
Power Windows ...........................61
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................192
R
Radio ............................................25
Relays ........................................209
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Remote entry system ...........89–90
illuminated entry ......................93
locking/unlocking doors .....90–91
opening the trunk .....................91
panic alarm ...............................91
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................92
replacing the batteries .............92
Reverse sensing system ...........196
Roadside assistance ..................205
Roof rack .....................................80
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........117
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................108, 112–116
Safety Canopy ...........132–133, 135
Safety defects, reporting ..241–242
Safety restraints ........108, 112–116
Belt-Minder...........................118
extension assembly ................117
for adults .........................113–115
for children .............................138
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................110
safety belt maintenance .........117
warning light and chime ........118
Safety seats for children ..........142
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................288
Satellite Radio Information ........35
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................292
General Maintenance
Information .............................292
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............297Special Operating
Conditions ...............................303
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................296
Seats ..........................................100
child safety seats ....................142
heated ......................................103
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................96
Servicing your vehicle ..............250
Snowplowing ...............................15
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................284, 287
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
utility-type vehicles ..................15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................285
Speed control ..............................65
Starting your vehicle ........184–186
jump starting ..................227, 232
Steering wheel
controls ......................................68
tilting .........................................56
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................56
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....167
Tires ...................................152–154
alignment ................................161
care ..........................................157
changing ..........................218, 221
checking the pressure ............157
inflating ...................................155
label .........................................166
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