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•Have the items listed inscheduled maintenance information
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance
informationare essential to the life and performance of your vehicle
and to its emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
WARNING:Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of theService engine soon
indicator, charging system
warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors,
smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control
system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust
to enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust
system inspected and repaired immediately.
WARNING:Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal also lists engine displacement.
Please consult yourWarranty Guide/Customer Information Guidefor
complete emission warranty information.
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
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•Fill level for V6
•Fill level for V8
4. Add enough fluid through the filler opening to bring the fluid up to
the recommended levels.
5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection in this chapter.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................64
Air cleaner filter ...............276–278
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................118, 126
and child safety seats ............120
description ......................118, 126
disposal ....................................129
driver airbag ....................120, 127
operation .........................120, 127
passenger airbag .............120, 127
side airbag ...............................126
Ambient mood/lighting ...............52
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................256
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................184
Anti-theft system ..................92, 95
arming the system ....................96
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 23, 28
Automatic transmission ............188
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................189
fluid, adding ............................274
fluid, checking ........................274
fluid, refill capacities ..............279
fluid, specification ..................279
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....36
Auxiliary power point .................60
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........279
refill capacities ........................279
traction lok ..............................187
B
Battery .......................................254acid, treating emergencies .....254
jumping a disabled battery ....220
maintenance-free ....................254
replacement, specifications ...278
servicing ..................................254
Belt-Minder
.............................113
Booster seats .............................145
Brakes ........................................184
anti-lock ...................................184
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................184
fluid, checking and adding ....274
fluid, refill capacities ..............279
fluid, specifications .................279
lubricant specifications ..........279
parking ....................................185
shift interlock ..........................188
Bulbs ............................................52
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....279
Cargo cover .................................73
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety seats ......................134
attaching with tether straps ..140
in front seat ............................135
in rear seat ..............................135
LATCH .....................................138
recommendations ...................132
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................145
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............238
instrument panel ....................240
interior .....................................241
plastic parts ............................239
washing ....................................236
waxing .....................................237
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Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................53
daytime running light ...............49
fog lamps ...................................48
headlamps .................................48
headlamps, flash to pass ..........49
instrument panel, dimming .....49
interior lamps .....................51, 53
replacing bulbs .........................53
LATCH anchors .........................138
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........184
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................187
Load limits .................................169
Locks ............................................83
autolock .....................................85
doors ..........................................83
Lubricant specifications ...........279
Lug nuts ....................................220
Lumbar support, seats ...............99
M
Manual transmission .................192
fluid capacities ........................279
lubricant specifications ..........279
reverse .....................................193
Message center .....................73–74
display color ..............................75
english/metric button ...............76
MyColor display ........................75
system check button ................74
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors ...................................64, 66automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......66
Motorcraft parts ........243, 262, 278
N
Navigation system .......................43
O
Octane rating ............................266
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................249
P
Parking brake ............................185
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....278
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................105
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................200
Power door locks ........................85
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................60
Power steering ..........................187
fluid, checking and adding ....273
fluid, refill capacity ................279
fluid, specifications .................279
Power Windows ...........................62
R
Radio ................................19, 23, 28
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................132
Relays ........................................197
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Remote entry system .................87
illuminated entry ......................90
locking/unlocking doors .....87–88
opening the trunk .....................88
panic alarm ...............................88
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................89
replacing the batteries .............89
Roadside assistance ..................195
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................103, 107–111
Safety Canopy ...........................126
Safety defects, reporting ..........235
Safety restraints ........103, 107–112
Belt-Minder...........................113
extension assembly ................112
for adults .........................108–111
for children .............................129
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................105
warning light and
chime ...............................112–113
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................138
Safety seats for children ..........134
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................283
Satellite Radio Information ........40
Seats ............................................97
child safety seats ....................134
front seats .................................98
heated ......................................101
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................92
Servicing your vehicle ..............244Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................25
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................31
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................278, 282
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................279
Speed control ..............................66
Starting your
vehicle ........................178–179, 181
jump starting ..........................220
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................60
T
Temporary mobility kit .............210
Tilt steering wheel ......................60
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....163
Tires ...................................148–149
alignment ................................156
care ..........................................152
changing ..................................207
checking the pressure ............152
inflating ...................................150
label .........................................162
replacing ..................................154
rotating ....................................156
safety practices .......................155
sidewall information ...............157
snow tires and chains ............168
spare tire .................................205
Temporary mobility kit ..........210
terminology .............................149
tire grades ...............................149
treadwear ........................148, 153
Towing .......................................174
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recreational towing .................177
trailer towing ..........................174
wrecker ....................................226
Traction control ........................185
Traction-lok rear axle ...............187
Transmission
automatic operation
...............188
brake-shift interlock (BSI)
....188
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)
.............................274
fluid, checking and adding
(manual)
.................................275
fluid, refill capacities
..............279
lubricant specifications
..........279
manual operation
....................192
Trunk
...........................................85
remote release
..........................88
Turn signal
..................................51V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................283
Vehicle loading ..........................169
Ventilating your vehicle ...........182
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................248
Water, Driving through .............194
Windows
power .........................................62
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....248
operation ...................................59
replacing wiper blades ...........249
Wrecker towing .........................226
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