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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
hood.
2. Remove four push pins from the
radiator grille and pull the grille
forward to access the lower screw.
3. Remove three bolts and washers
from the headlamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the headlamp
assembly up and away from the
vehicle to disengage the spring clip located on the bottom of the
headlamp assembly.
5. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing side marker bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and open the
hood.
2. Remove four push pins from the
radiator grille and pull the grille
forward to access the lower screw.
3. Remove three bolts and washers
from the headlamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the headlamp
assembly up and away from the
vehicle to disengage the spring clip located on the bottom of the
headlamp assembly.
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5. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position and then open
the trunk.
2. Remove two plastic screws and
cover from inside the luggage
compartment.
3. Remove two nuts from the lamp
assembly.
4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out.
6. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Reach under the front fender, and
remove the harness/bulb assembly
from the fog lamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the harness from the
bulb by pulling it straight off.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Remove the two screws and the
lens from the license plate lamp
assembly.
3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out from the lamp assembly.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp. It is
designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is
recommended that you see your authorized dealer.
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The lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
Illuminated exit
•When all vehicle doors and the trunk are closed, and the key is
removed from the ignition, the interior lamps and parking lamps will
illuminate.
The lamps will turn off if all the doors and the trunk remain closed and
•25 seconds elapse, or
•the key is inserted in the ignition.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the lamps 30 minutes after the ignition
has been turned to the 1 (off) position.
•If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the
battery saver will shut off them off 30 minutes after the ignition has
been turned to the 1 (off) position.
•If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
was opened, the battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the 1 (off) position.
•The battery saver will shut off the headlamps and foglamps
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (off) position.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being
started unless acoded key programmed to your vehicleis used. The
use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.
Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be
purchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer can
program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys
yourself. Refer toProgramming spare keysfor instructions on how to
program the coded key.
Note:The SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Note:Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to
purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same
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WARNING:If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.
Important safety precautions
When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If
the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle
checked.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts. For more
information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to theSeating
and Safety Restraintschapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission:
•Make sure the parking brake is
set.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected circuits
1 30A Not used (spare)
2 15A Brake switch (high-mount brake
lamp)
3 15A Not used (spare)
4 30A Not used (spare)
5 10A Shift interlock
6 20A Right front turn lamp/Left front
turn lamp, Rear stop/turn lamps
7 10A Left low beam headlamp
8 10A Right low beam headlamp
9 15A Interior lamps
10 15A Instrument panel backlighting
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filter, specifications ........233, 257
recommendations ...................233
refill capacities ........................258
specifications ..........................258
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................174
F
Fail safe cooling ........................240
Fan, Engine Cooling .........227, 230
Fleet MyKey programming ........81
Fluid capacities .........................258
Fog lamps ....................................45
Fuel ............................................242
calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 247
cap ...........................................244
capacity ...................................258
choosing the right fuel ...........245
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................250
detergent in fuel .....................246
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................242, 244, 247
filter, specifications ........241, 257
fuel pump shut-off switch .....192
improving fuel economy ........247
octane rating ...........245, 261–262
quality ......................................246
running out of fuel .................246
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................242
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......192
Fuses ..................................192–193
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............244Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................247
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................191
Head restraints ...........................88
Headlamps ...................................45
aiming ........................................47
bulb specifications ....................50
daytime running lights .............46
flash to pass ..............................46
high beam .................................45
replacing bulbs .........................51
turning on and off ....................45
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................42
Hood ..........................................228
I
Ignition .......................171, 261–262
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................129
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................252
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................223
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......205
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................69
Keys .............................................79
positions of the ignition .........171
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................50
daytime running light ...............46
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps .....................48–50
replacing bulbs .........................51
LATCH anchors .........................135
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........177
Load limits .................................163
Locks
autolock .....................................69
childproof ..................................72
doors ..........................................68
Lubricant specifications ...........258
Lug nuts ....................................204
M
Manual transmission .................187
fluid capacities ........................258
lubricant specifications ..........258
reverse .....................................188
Message center ...........................18
english/metric button ...............21
system check button ................21
warning messages .....................21Mirrors ...................................60–61
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................60
heated ........................................61
side view mirrors (power) .......61
Moon roof ....................................66
Motorcraftparts ..............226, 257
MyKey ..........................................81
O
Octane rating ............................245
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................232
P
Parental MyKey programming ...81
Parking brake ............................178
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........257
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................97
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................196
Power door locks ........................68
Power mirrors .............................61
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................182
fluid, checking and adding ....253
fluid, refill capacity ................258
fluid, specifications .................258
Power Windows ...........................59
R
Radio ............................................25
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