
COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Hot climate oil change intervals
❑If operating conditions are normal and you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions
andyou are using an API performance category oil of SL or later (for example SM, etc.) then you can follow the
7,500 mile (12,000 km) normal service oil change intervals schedule. Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa,
Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates must follow the oil change interval of 3,000 mile (5,000 km) if the
owner is using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API) performance category of API SK or earlier (for ex-
ample SJ, etc.).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement
❑Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions will require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
Engine coolant
❑6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km) - change coolant (whichever comes first).❑After initial change - change coolant every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km).
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Accessory delay ..........................64
AdvanceTrac ..............................189
Air cleaner filter .......289–290, 293
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................103–104
and child safety seats ............105
description ..............................104
disposal ....................................108
driver airbag ............................106
indicator light .........................107
operation .................................106
passenger airbag .....................106
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................109
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................263
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................186–187
Anti-theft system ........................81
arming the system ....................82
Audio system (see Radio) ...29, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................198, 200
fluid, adding ............................284
fluid, checking ........................284
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
fluid, specification ..................294
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................38
Auxiliary power point .................63
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........294
refill capacities ........................294
traction lok ..............................194B
Battery .......................................260
acid, treating emergencies .....260
jumping a disabled battery ....232
maintenance-free ....................260
replacement, specifications ...293
servicing ..................................260
Belt-Minder...............................99
Blind spot mirror ......................208
Booster seats .............................131
Brakes ........................................186
anti-lock ...........................186–187
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................187
fluid, checking and adding ....283
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
fluid, specifications .................294
lubricant specifications ..........294
parking ....................................187
shift interlock ..........................196
trailer .......................................175
Bulbs ............................................55
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....294
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................222
Child safety seats ......................117
in front seat ............................118
in rear seat ..............................118
LATCH .....................................121
recommendations ...................115
tether anchorage hardware ...128
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................131
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............248
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exterior ....................................252
instrument panel ....................249
interior .....................................250
plastic parts ............................248
safety belts ..............................250
washing ....................................246
waxing .....................................247
wheels ......................................247
wiper blades ............................249
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......47–49
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................30
AM/FM/CD .................................32
Compass, electronic ....................26
calibration .................................26
set zone adjustment .................26
Controls
power seat .................................87
steering column ........................69
Coolant
checking and adding ..............263
refill capacities ................266, 294
specifications ..........................294
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................67
Customer Assistance ................210
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................307, 310
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................243
Getting roadside assistance ...210
Getting the service
you need .................................238
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................244
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................242D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................50
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................284
engine oil .................................258
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................283
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................209
E
Electronic message center .........21
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................232
Emergency Flashers .................212
Emission control system ..........279
Engine ........................................301
cleaning ...................................248
coolant .....................................263
fail-safe cooling .......................267
idle speed control ...................260
lubrication specifications .......294
refill capacities ........................294
service points ..................256–257
starting after a collision .........212
Engine block heater .................184
Engine oil ..................................258
checking and adding ..............258
dipstick ....................................258
filter, specifications ........259, 293
recommendations ...................259
refill capacities ........................294
specifications ..........................294
Event data recording ....................8
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Exhaust fumes ..........................184
F
Fail safe cooling ........................267
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....269
Floor mats .............................71–72
Fluid capacities .........................294
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................194
Fuel ............................................269
calculating fuel
economy ............................22, 276
cap ...........................................272
capacity ...................................294
choosing the right fuel ...........274
detergent in fuel .....................274
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................269, 272, 276
filter, specifications ........269, 293
fuel pump shut-off switch .....212
improving fuel economy ........276
octane rating ...................274, 301
quality ......................................275
running out of fuel .................275
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................269
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................269, 274
Fuses ..................................214–215
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............272
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................276
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................212Head restraints ...........................85
Headlamps ...................................50
aiming ........................................53
bulb specifications ....................56
daytime running lights .............50
flash to pass ..............................51
high beam .................................50
replacing bulbs .........................57
turning on and off ....................50
Heating
heater only system .............47, 49
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................48
Hood ..........................................255
I
Ignition ...............................181, 301
Illuminated visor mirror .............63
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................117
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................281
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................249
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................51
J
Jack ............................................222
positioning ...............................222
storage .....................................222
Jump-starting your vehicle ......232
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................72
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