
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens.
WARNING:Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents
when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid
contamination of the airbag system.
If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument
panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows:
1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth.
2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, white cotton cloth. For more
thorough cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. If the spot cannot
be completely cleaned by this method, the area may be cleaned using a
commercially available cleaning product designed for automotive
interiors.
3. If necessary, apply more soap and water solution or cleaning product
to a clean, white, cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled
area–allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth to
clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds.
5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean, white, cotton cloth.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side
airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with MotorcraftProfessional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with MotorcraftSpot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). In Canada, use
MotorcraftMulti-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101).
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
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Working with the engine on
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, press and hold the clutch pedal, place the
gearshift in N (Neutral), and release the clutch pedal.
2. Block the wheels.
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.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
instrument panel.
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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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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............222
instrument panel ....................223
interior .....................................224
plastic parts ............................222
washing ....................................220
waxing .....................................221
wheels ......................................221
wiper blades ............................223
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............42
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................25
Clutch
fluid ..........................................253
operation while driving ..........187
recommended shift speeds ....188
Compass, electronic ....................56
calibration .................................57
set zone adjustment .................57
Console ........................................58
Controls
steering column ........................64
Coolant
checking and adding ..............236
refill capacities ................239, 258
specifications ..........................258
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................61
Customer Assistance ................190
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................267
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................217
Getting roadside assistance ...190
Getting the service you
need .........................................213
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................218Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................217
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................253
engine oil .................................232
Driving under special
conditions ..................................187
through water .........................189
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................205
Emergency Flashers .................191
Emission control system ..........250
Engine ................................261–262
cleaning ...................................222
coolant .....................................236
fail-safe cooling .......................240
idle speed control ...................234
lubrication specifications .......258
refill capacities ........................258
service points ..................230–231
starting after a collision .........192
Engine block heater .................174
Engine fan .................................230
Engine oil ..................................232
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................232
checking and adding ..............232
dipstick ....................................232
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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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