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1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient
temperature.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the ambient temperature is
above 50°F (10°C).
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperature 150°F-170°F (66°C-77°C) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles
(30 km) of driving.
You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is
above 50°F (10°C). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill
condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating
temperature.
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at normal operating
temperature (150°F-170°F
[66°C-77°C]).
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location
3. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.
Description Code
Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E) Q
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3. A firm strike on the cover (about 20 lbft [89 N•m] of force) will
deploy the system any time the key or engine is turned on.
In the event of a manual deployment, nozzles will deploy to near ground
level and the underbody of the vehicle will be covered with suppressant
fluid. The suppressant contains no hazardous materials (but may cause
minor skin or eye irritation) and can be readily cleaned up by flushing
the underbody with water (or soap and water). Manual deployment
should have no adverse affect on vehicle handling; however, caution
should be exercised in moving the vehicle as ground clearance will be
compromised by the deployed nozzles. Because of reduced ground
clearance, the vehicle should not be driven through an automatic car
wash with nozzles in the deployed condition.
The fire suppression system is a single use system - all major
components will have to be replaced in the event of a manual
deployment.
Figure A
The approved ISO symbol for fire suppression is shown in Figure A. This
symbol is printed on the manual activation switch and on the diagnostic
telltale on the instrument cluster.
The system automatically performs a diagnostic check self check and
momentarily lights the cluster lamp when the key is turned on. If the
diagnostic lamp stays on refer to the appropriate sections of the Ford
service manual for further diagnostic and service procedures.
The system is active any time the key or engine is turned on following
the diagnostic check.
The system has been designed and tested to withstand a 75 mph
(120 km/h) 50% off-set rear impact by Taurus-sized vehicle. However, in
some crashes, including very high-energy crashes, the fire suppression
system could be so damaged by the crash forces that it cannot deploy.
Like any vehicle component, the fire suppression system cannot
withstand any and all crashes. No vehicle can eliminate the risk of fires.
You should not consider the vehiclefireproofbecause it is equipped
with a fire suppression system.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................179
Accessory delay ..........................69
Air cleaner filter ...............261–262
Air conditioning ..........................44
Air suspension ...........................183
description ..............................183
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................111, 121
and child safety seats ............113
description ......................111, 121
disposal ....................................123
driver airbag ....................114, 122
indicator light .................121, 123
operation .........................114, 122
passenger airbag .............114, 122
side airbag ...............................121
Airbags (police) ........................288
Alternator ..................................272
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................179–180
Anti-theft system ........................86
Audio system (see Radio) ..27, 29,
32, 37
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................185
fluid, adding ............................258
fluid, checking ........................258
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specification ..................263
Police and fleet vehicles ........270
Auxiliary power point .................67Axle
lubricant specifications ..........263
Police and fleet vehicles ........271
refill capacities ........................263
traction lok ..............................184
B
Battery .......................................236
acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....208
maintenance-free ....................236
Police vehicles ........................271
replacement, specifications ...262
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder
.............................107
Booster seats .............................138
Brakes ........................................179
anti-lock ...........................179–180
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................180
fluid, checking and adding ....258
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specifications .................263
lubricant specifications ..........263
police .......................................280
shift interlock ..........................184
Bulbs ............................................53
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....263
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety seats ......................128
attaching with tether straps ..136
in front seat ............................129
in rear seat ......................129, 132
LATCH .....................................133
recommendations ...................126
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................138
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............224
instrument panel ....................226
interior .....................................226
plastic parts ............................225
washing ....................................222
waxing .....................................223
wheels ......................................223
wiper blades ............................225
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............44
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................40
AM/FM .......................................28
AM/FM/CD .................................31
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................35
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................24
Console ........................................67
Controls
power seat .................................93
steering column ........................74
Coolant
checking and adding ..............238
refill capacities ................242, 263
specifications ..........................263
Cooler ........................................274
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................71
Cupholder(s) ...............................97
Customer Assistance ................189
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................300
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............219
Getting roadside assistance ...189Getting the service you
need .........................................215
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................220
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................219
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................48
Defrost
rear window ..............................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................258
engine oil .................................233
Driving under special
conditions ..................................187
through water .........................188
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................208
Emergency Flashers .................190
Emission control system ..........254
Engine ........................................266
cleaning ...................................224
coolant .....................................238
fail-safe cooling .......................243
idle speed control ...................236
lubrication specifications .......263
refill capacities ........................263
service points ..................231–232
starting after a collision .........191
Engine block heater .................177
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Engine oil ..................................233
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................233
checking and adding ..............233
dipstick ....................................233
filter, specifications ........235, 262
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................263
specifications ..........................263
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................176
F
Fail safe cooling ........................243
Fire suppression system
(police) ..............................285, 287
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....244
Fluid capacities .........................263
Fog lamps ....................................48
Fuel ............................................244
calculating fuel economy..24, 251
cap ...........................................247
capacity ...................................263
choosing the right fuel ...........249
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................254
detergent in fuel .....................249
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................244, 247, 251
filter, specifications ........244, 262
fuel pump shut-off switch .....191
improving fuel economy ........251
octane rating ...........249–250, 266
quality ......................................250
running out of fuel .................251
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................244
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................244, 249–250Fuses ..................................192–193
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............247
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................251
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................190
Head restraints ...........................91
Headlamps ...................................47
aiming ..................................49, 51
autolamp system .......................47
bulb specifications ....................54
daytime running lights .............48
flash to pass ..............................48
high beam .................................48
replacing bulbs ...................55, 60
turning on and off ....................47
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................43–44
Hood ..........................................230
I
Idle Meter ..................................270
Ignition ...............................173, 266
Illuminated visor mirror .............66
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................128
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................256
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................226
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cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................49
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......208
K
Keyless entry system .................84
autolock .....................................76
keypad .......................................84
programming entry code .........84
Keys .......................................76, 89
positions of the ignition .........173
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................47
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................54
daytime running light ...............48
fog lamps ...................................48
headlamps .................................47
headlamps, flash to pass ..........48
instrument panel, dimming .....49
interior lamps .....................52–54
Police red/white map light .....281
replacing bulbs ...................55, 60
LATCH anchors .........................133
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........180
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................184
Load limits .................................163
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................78doors ..........................................76
Lubricant specifications ...........263
Lug nuts ....................................207
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
M
Message center .....................19–20
english/metric button .........24–25
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................25
Mirrors ...................................69–70
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
side view mirrors (power) .......70
Mobile media system
Police and fleet vehicles ........281
Motorcraft
parts ......228, 244, 262
O
Octane rating ....................249–250
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................233
P
Parking brake ............................181
Parts
(see Motorcraft
parts) ...........262
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................99
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................71
Power adjustable foot pedals .....71
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................196
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