
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.
Note:Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker
covers, the intake manifold or electrical components asgrounding
points.
WARNING:Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may
cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
+–+–
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WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor
Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
On FWD vehicles, if your vehicle is to be towed from the front, ensure
proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the
ground. The rear wheels can be left on the ground when towed in this
fashion.
If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, it
is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be placed on a
dolly to prevent damage to the automatic transmission.
On AWD vehicles, it isrequiredthat your vehicle be towed with a wheel
lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground to
prevent damage to the automatic transmission, AWD system or vehicle.
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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 Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). In Canada, use
Motorcraft Multi-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.
WARNING:Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the
vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt
webbing.
WARNING:On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do
not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products
could contaminate the side-airbag system and affect performance of
the side airbag in a collision.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.7L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine
Cubic inches 226 214
FuelSeeOctane
recommendations
earlier in this chapter.SeeOctane
recommendationsearlier
in this chapter.
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.033–0.037 inch (.838–
.939 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression
ratio10.3:1 10.0:1
Engine drivebelt routing
3.7L V6 engine
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine (except
vehicles with electric power assisted steering).
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
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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
routinely wear out,like brakes and shocks.
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
Contact your selling Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership today so they
can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving
lifestyle and budget.
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Accessory delay ..........................77
Active Park Assist .....................252
Adaptive Cruise Control .............81
AdvanceTrac ..............................234
Air cleaner filter ...............337–339
Air conditioning ....................48, 51
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................161, 170, 172
and child safety seats ............163
description ..............161, 170, 172
disposal ....................................175
driver airbag ............163, 171, 173
indicator light .................169, 175
operation .................163, 171, 173
passenger airbag .....163, 171, 173
side airbag ...............................170
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................257
Ambient mood/lighting ...............64
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................316
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................232
Anti-theft system ..............124, 132
arming the system ..................133
disarming a triggered
system .....................................134
triggering .................................134
Audio system (see Radio) .........31
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specification ..................340
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................240fluid, adding ............................335
fluid, checking ........................335
Selectshift (SST) ....................242
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....39
B
Battery .......................................314
acid, treating emergencies .....314
jumping a disabled battery ....283
maintenance-free ....................314
replacement, specifications ...339
servicing ..................................314
Belt-Minder.............................156
Blind Spot Spotter Mirror ........256
Booster seats .............................189
Brakes ........................................232
anti-lock ...................................232
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................233
fluid, checking and adding ....335
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specifications .................340
lubricant specifications ..........340
parking ....................................233
shift interlock ..........................240
Bulbs ............................................64
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....340
Car2U garage door opener .........96
Cargo cover .................................77
Cargo net ...................................103
CD ................................................31
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................275
Child safety seats ......................180
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Oil (see Engine oil) ..................311
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................129
Park Assist ................................252
Parking brake ............................233
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....339
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................149
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................271
Power door locks ......................106
Power mirrors .............................78
Power point .................................73
Power steering ..........................238
fluid, checking and adding ....334
fluid, refill capacity ................340
fluid, specifications .................340
Power Windows ...........................74
Push button start system .........227
R
Radio ............................................31
6-CD in dash .............................31
Rear heated seats .....................146
Rear-view camera system .........247
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................178
Relays ........................................267
Remote entry system .......113, 115
illuminated entry ....................120
locking/unlocking doors .........116
opening the trunk ...................117panic alarm .............................117
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................120
replacing the batteries ...........118
Reverse sensing system ...........244
Roadside assistance ..................265
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................147, 151–155
Safety Canopy ...................170, 172
Safety defects, reporting ..........297
Safety restraints ........147, 151–155
Belt-Minder...........................156
extension assembly ................155
for adults .........................152–154
for children .............................176
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................149
warning light and chime ........156
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................184
Safety seats for children ..........180
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................344
Satellite Radio Information ........44
Seats ..........................................135
child safety seats ....................180
climate control ............48, 51, 141
Cooled .....................................140
easy access/easyout feature ..143
front seats ...............................140
heated ......................................146
Heated and Cooled .................140
memory seat ...................117, 143
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................122
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