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Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Function Number
of bulbsTrade number
Headlamps (aerodynamic) 2 H13/9008
Headlamps (sealed beam) 2 H6054
Park lamp with aerodynamic headlamp 2 3157A or 3157AK
Park lamp with sealed beam headlamp 2 3157
Sidemarker 2 194
Tail/stop/turn/sidemarker (pick-up only) 2 3157
Tail/stop/turn/sidemarker (chassis cabs
only; if equipped)2 3157
Back-up (pick-ups only) 2 921
Back-up (chassis cabs only) 2 3157
High-mount stoplamp 1 922
Fog lamp 2 9145
License plate lamp 2 194
Cargo lamp 2 906
Mirror turn signal 2 2825
Mirror clearance lamp 2 2825
*Front clearance lamps (2) and front
identification lamps (3)5 194
*Rear fender clearance 4 194
Interior visor lamp (if equipped) 4 194
*Rear identification 3 194
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
* Dual rear wheels, or if equipped.
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Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamps are off.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
fog lamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the fog lamp bulb.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:
1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.
2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
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refill capacities ........................390
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................266
F
Fail safe cooling ........................368
Family entertainment system ....68
Fluid capacities .........................390
Fog lamps ..................................107
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......284
description ..............................289
driving off road .......................291
electronic shift ................285, 289
indicator light .........................286
lever operated shift ................286
manual locking hubs ..............284
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................273
Fuel ............................................370
calculating fuel
economy ......................26, 35, 375
cap ...........................................372
capacity ...................................390
choosing the right fuel ...........373
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................378
detergent in fuel .....................374
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................370, 372, 375
filter, specifications ........370, 389
fuel pump shut-off switch .....304
improving fuel economy ........375
octane rating ...................374, 394
quality ......................................374
running out of fuel .................375
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................370
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......304
Fuses ..................................305–306G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............372
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................375
Gauges .........................................21
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................303
Head restraints .................163, 169
Headlamps .................................107
aiming ..............................109, 111
autolamp system .....................107
daytime running lights ...........108
flash to pass ............................108
high beam ...............................108
replacing bulbs ...............115–117
turning on and off ..................107
Heating
heater only system ...................98
heating and air conditioning
system ...............................99, 102
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................139
Hood ..........................................355
I
Ignition ...............................263, 394
Illuminated visor mirror ...........121
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................198
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................380
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................348–349
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................109
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......330
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................149
keypad .....................................157
locking and unlocking doors ..159
programming entry code .......157
Keys ...................................160–161
positions of the ignition .........263
L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................107
daytime running light .............108
fog lamps .................................107
headlamps ...............................107
headlamps, flash to pass ........108
instrument panel, dimming ...109
interior lamps .........................113
replacing bulbs ...............115–119
LATCH anchors .........................206
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........268
Limited-slip axle .......................272
Load limits .................................243
Loading instructions .................250
Locks
autolock ...................................149
childproof ................................152doors ........................................148
Lug nuts ....................................329
Lumbar support, seats .....167–168
M
Manual transmission .................278
fluid capacities ........................390
reverse .....................................279
Message center .....................25, 33
english/metric button .........28, 37
system check button ................37
warning messages ...............28, 38
Mirrors ...............................126–127
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................126
fold away .........................128–130
side view mirrors (power) .....127
signal .......................................130
Moon roof ..................................138
Motorcraftparts ..............370, 389
N
Navigation system .......................97
O
Octane rating ............................374
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................359
P
Parking brake ............................269
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........389
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................131
Power adjustable foot pedals ...131
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