
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. If the problems
persist, see your authorized dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•The service engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on the service engine soon
indicator, refer to
Warning lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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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
Bug shields
Chrome exhaust tips
Deflectors
Graphics kit
Fog lights
Splash guards
Spoilers
Sport stripes
Wheels
Interior style
Ambient lighting kit
Electrochromic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Lighted sill plates
Accessories
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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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snow tires and chains ............163
spare tire .................................199
terminology .............................145
tire grades ...............................145
treadwear ........................144, 149
Towing .......................................169
recreational towing .................169
trailer towing ..........................169
wrecker ....................................211
Transmission
automatic operation ...............184
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....183
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................253
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................256
fluid, refill capacities ..............258
lubricant specifications ..........258
manual operation ....................187
Trunk ...........................................72
remote release ....................67, 75
Turn signal ..................................48
U
USB port ......................................35V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
..........................................263
Vehicle loading
..........................163
Ventilating your vehicle
...........174
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......12
Washer fluid
..............................231
Water, Driving through
.............189
Windows
power
.........................................59
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................55
checking and adding fluid
.....231
replacing wiper blades
...........231
Wrecker towing
.........................211
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