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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
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
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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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 (4R75E) Q
Six-speed automatic (6R80) 6
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Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the
price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize
your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs.
Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle!
Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that
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The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording
your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine
inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require
periodic attention fornormal “wear”:
•Wiper blades•Brake pads and linings
•Spark plugs (except
California)•Shock absorbers
•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
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Take advantage of our installment payment plan, just a 10% down
payment will provide you with an affordable no interest, no-fee payment
opportunity.
Ford Extended Service Plan
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A
Accessory delay ..........................93
AdvanceTrac ..............................279
Air cleaner filter .......396–397, 399
Air conditioning ........59, 62, 64, 67
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................59
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................185–186, 193, 196
and child safety seats ............187
description ..............186, 193, 196
disposal ....................................199
driver airbag ....186, 188, 194, 197
indicator light .........192, 195, 198
operation .........186, 188, 194, 197
passenger
airbag ...............186, 188, 194, 197
side airbag ...............................193
Ambient mood/lighting ...............78
Ambulance packages ....................6
AM/FM .........................................42
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................373
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................277–278
Anti-theft system ......................138
arming the system ..................139
Armrests ....................................151
Audio system (see Radio) ...40, 42
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................291, 293
fluid, adding ....................393, 395
fluid, checking ................393, 395
fluid, refill capacities ..............400
fluid, specification ..................400
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....50Axle
lubricant specifications ..........400
refill capacities ........................400
B
Battery .......................................371
acid, treating emergencies .....371
jumping a disabled battery ....338
maintenance-free ....................371
replacement, specifications ...399
servicing ..................................371
Bed extender ............................117
Belt-Minder.............................180
deactivating/activating the
Belt-Minder...........................183
Booster seats .............................219
Brakes ........................................277
anti-lock ...........................277–278
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................278
fluid, checking and adding ....393
fluid, refill capacities ..............400
fluid, specifications .................400
lubricant specifications ..........400
parking ....................................278
shift interlock ..................287, 289
trailer .......................................263
Bulbs ............................................78
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....400
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................108
Cargo management system ......120
CD ................................................42
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................330
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Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .....................59, 62, 64, 67
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................104
Hood ..........................................364
I
Ignition .......................271, 404–405
Illuminated visor mirror .............87
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................204
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................391
Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................357–358
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ............................................330
positioning ...............................330
storage .....................................330
Jump-starting your vehicle ......338
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................127
keypad .....................................136
locking and unlocking doors ..137
programming entry code .......137
Keys ...........................126, 139–140
positions of the ignition .........271
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................72bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................79
daytime running light ...............74
fog lamps ...................................73
headlamps .................................72
headlamps, flash to pass ..........73
interior lamps .....................76–77
replacing bulbs ...................79, 83
LATCH anchors .........................212
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........278
Limited-slip axle .......................286
Load limits .................................249
Loading instructions .................256
Locks
autolock ...................................127
childproof ................................130
doors ........................................126
Lubricant specifications ...........400
Lug nuts ....................................337
Lumbar support, seats .....152–153
M
Message center .....................22, 30
english/metric button .........26, 35
system check button ................35
warning messages ...............26, 35
Mirrors ...................................93–94
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................93
fold away ...................................95
heated ......................62, 64, 67, 95
programmable memory ..........132
side view mirrors (power) .......94
signal .........................................96
Moon roof ..................................103
Motorcraftparts ..............362, 399
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