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GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality
accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive
needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and
aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is
made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides
you the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all
accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the
accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer
or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessories.com.
Exterior style
Aluminum fuel filler door
Bug shields
Deflectors
Running boards
Interior style
Ambient lighting for footwells and cupholders
Electrochromic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Lifestyle
Ash cup / smoker’s package
Cargo organization and management
Neutral tow kit
Trailer hitch drawbars, and towing accessories
Accessories
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Accessory delay ........................124
AdvanceTrac ..............................278
Air cleaner filter ...............382–384
Air conditioning ........................101
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................199, 208, 210
and child safety seats ............201
description ..............199, 208, 210
disposal ....................................213
driver airbag ............201, 208, 211
indicator light .................208, 213
operation .................201, 208, 211
passenger airbag .....201, 208, 211
side airbag ...............................208
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................295
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................361
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................276
Anti-theft system ......................162
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................39, 43, 50
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................286, 288
fluid, adding ............................380
fluid, checking ........................380
fluid, refill capacities ..............385
fluid, specification ..................385
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....58
Auxiliary power point ...............121
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........385refill capacities ........................385
B
Battery .......................................359
acid, treating emergencies .....359
jumping a disabled battery ....325
maintenance-free ....................359
replacement, specifications ...384
servicing ..................................359
Belt-Minder
.............................194
Booster seats .............................229
Brakes ........................................275
anti-lock ...................................276
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................276
fluid, checking and adding ....380
fluid, refill capacities ..............385
fluid, specifications .................385
lubricant specifications ..........385
parking ....................................277
shift interlock ..........................285
C
Calculating load ........................262
Capacities for refilling fluids ....385
Car2U garage door opener .......140
Cargo cover ...............................145
Cargo management system ......146
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................315
Child safety seats ......................218
attaching with tether
straps .......................................226
in front seat ............................219
in rear seat ..............................219
LATCH .....................................222
recommendations ...................216
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idle speed control ...................359
lubrication specifications .......385
refill capacities ........................385
service points ..................350–351
starting after a collision .........307
Engine block heater .................274
Engine oil ..................................354
checking and adding ..............354
dipstick ....................................354
filter, specifications ........357, 384
recommendations ...................357
refill capacities ........................385
specifications ..........................385
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................273
F
Fail safe cooling ........................366
Family entertainment system ....66
Fluid capacities .........................385
Fog lamps ..................................107
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......294
driving off road .......................296
indicator light .........................294
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................284
Fuel ............................................367
calculating fuel
economy ......................27, 32, 374
cap ...........................................370
capacity ...................................385
choosing the right fuel ...........371
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................377
detergent in fuel .....................372
filler funnel .............................372
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................367, 370, 374filter, specifications ........367, 384
fuel pump shut-off switch .....307
improving fuel economy ........374
octane rating ...................371, 390
quality ......................................372
running out of fuel .........325, 372
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................367
Fuses ..................................308–309
G
Garage door opener ..........120, 133
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............370
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................374
Gauges .........................................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................262
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................262
H
Hazard flashers .........................306
Headlamps .................................106
aiming ......................................108
bulb specifications ..................112
daytime running lights ...........107
flash to pass ............................108
high beam ...............................107
turning on and off ..................106
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...............................99, 101
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................134
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Hood ..........................................349
How to get going ........................39
I
Ignition ...............................270, 390
Illuminated visor mirror ...........118
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................218
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................379
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................344
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................315, 318
positioning .......................315, 320
storage .............................315, 318
Jump-starting your vehicle ......325
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................150, 152
keypad .....................................161
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................162
programming entry code .......161
Keys ...........................................164
positions of the ignition .........270
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ........111–112
daytime running light .............107
fog lamps .................................107headlamps ...............................106
interior lamps .........................110
LATCH anchors .........................222
Liftgate ......................................147
remote release ........................157
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........276
Load limits .................................255
Loading instructions .................262
Locks
autolock ...........................150, 152
childproof ................................155
doors ........................................150
Lubricant specifications ...........385
Lug nuts ....................................324
Luggage rack .............................148
Lumbar support, seats .....170, 172
M
Message center .....................21, 30
english/metric button .........27, 36
system check button ..........27, 36
warning messages ...............27, 36
Mirrors ...............................124–125
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................124
fold away .................................125
heated ......................................125
side view mirrors (power) .....125
Moon roof ..................................132
Motorcraft parts ........346, 367, 384
N
Navigation system .......................98
O
Octane rating ............................371
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Oil (see Engine oil) ..................354
P
Parking brake ............................277
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....384
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................185
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................126
Power adjustable foot pedals ...126
Power deployable running
boards ........................................126
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................311
Power door locks ......................150
Power mirrors ...........................125
Power point ...............................121
Power steering ..........................283
fluid, checking and adding ....380
fluid, refill capacity ................385
fluid, specifications .................385
Power Windows .........................122
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................284
R
Radio ................................39, 43, 50
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................66
Rear window defroster .............105
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................216
Relays ........................................308
Remote entry system .......155–156illuminated entry ....................160
locking/unlocking
doors ................................156–157
panic alarm .............................157
replacing the batteries ...........158
Reverse sensing system ...........291
Roadside assistance ..................305
Roof rack ...................................148
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................184, 187–192
Safety Canopy ...........208, 210–211
Safety defects, reporting ..........339
Safety restraints ........184, 187–192
Belt-Minder
...........................194
extension assembly ................193
for adults .........................188–191
for children .............................214
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................185
warning light and
chime ...............................193–194
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................222
Safety seats for children ..........218
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................391
Satellite Radio Information ........63
Seats ..........................................166
child safety seats ....................218
easy access/easyout
feature .....................................173
front seats ...............................169
heated ..............................174–175
memory seat ...................157, 172
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Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................352
Water, Driving through .............304
Windows ....................................157
power .......................................122rear wiper/washer ...................118
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................117
checking and adding fluid .....352
liftgate reservoir .....................352
replacing wiper blades ...........353
Wrecker towing .........................331
Index
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