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FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)
More than 30 million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered the
powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan
backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four, new-vehicle Extended Service Plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your dealer for details.
PremiumCare –Our most comprehensive coverage. With over 500
covered components, this plan is so complete that we generally only
discuss what’s not covered!
ExtraCare –Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech
items.
BaseCare –Covers 84 components.
PowertrainCare –Covers 29 critical components.
Ford ESP is honored by all Ford and Lincoln Dealers in the U.S.
and CanadaIt’s the only extended service plan authorized and backed
by Ford Motor Company. That means you get:
•Reliable, quality service anywhere you go.
•Factory-trained technicians.
•Genuine Ford and MotorcraftParts.
Rental car reimbursement
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs,you are
eligible for rental car coverage, including Bumper-to-Bumper warranty
repairs, or manufacturer’s recalls.
Transferable coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford ESP coverage expires, you can
transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner. Whenever you’re
ready to sell your car, prospective buyers may feel better about taking a
risk on your used vehicle. Ford ESP may add resale value!
Plus,exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts.
•Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car.
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation.
Ford Extended Service Plan
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Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension components for leaks and
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
Scheduled Maintenance
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AdvanceTrac ..............................170
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................100, 109
and child safety seats ............102
description ......................100, 109
disposal ....................................111
driver airbag ....................102, 110
indicator light .................109, 111
operation .........................102, 110
passenger airbag .............102, 110
side airbag ...............................109
Air cleaner filter ...............253, 256
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................233
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ......................................168
Anti-theft system ........................74
arming the system ....................75
Armrests ......................................81
Audio system (see Radio) ...22–23
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................251
fluid, checking ........................251
fluid, specification ..................257
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................177
fluid, refill capacities ..............257
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....25
Auxiliary power point .................58
Axle
refill capacities ........................257
B
Battery .......................................231acid, treating emergencies .....231
jumping a disabled battery ....203
maintenance-free ....................231
replacement, specifications ...256
servicing ..................................231
Belt-Minder...............................96
Blind spot mirror ......................182
Bluetooth system ........................27
Booster seats .............................127
Brakes ........................................168
anti-lock ...................................168
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................169
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacities ..............257
fluid, specifications .................257
lubricant specifications ..........257
parking ....................................169
shift interlock ..........................176
Bulbs ............................................47
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....257
CD player ....................................22
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................195
Child safety seats ......................116
attaching with tether
straps .......................................123
in front seat ............................117
in rear seat ..............................117
LATCH .....................................120
recommendations ...................114
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................127
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............219
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instrument panel ....................220
interior .....................................221
plastic parts ............................219
safety belts ..............................221
washing ....................................217
waxing .....................................218
wheels ......................................218
wiper blades ............................220
Clock ......................................22–23
Console ........................................57
overhead ....................................58
Controls
steering column ........................63
Coolant
checking and adding ..............233
refill capacities ................236, 257
specifications ..........................257
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................61
Customer Assistance ................185
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................265, 268
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................213
Getting roadside assistance ...185
Getting the service you
need .........................................209
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................215
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................213
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................44
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................251engine oil .................................229
Doors ...........................................69
central unlocking ......................68
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................183
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................203
Emission control system ..........246
Engine ................................259–260
cleaning ...................................219
coolant .....................................233
fail-safe cooling .......................237
idle speed control ...................231
lubrication specifications .......257
refill capacities ........................257
service points ..................227–228
Engine block heater .................166
Engine oil ..................................229
checking and adding ..............229
dipstick ....................................229
filter, specifications ........230, 256
recommendations ...................230
refill capacities ........................257
specifications ..........................257
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................166
F
Fail safe cooling ........................237
Floor mats .............................64–65
Fluid capacities .........................257
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LATCH anchors .........................120
Liftgate ........................................65
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........169
Loading instructions .................161
Load limits .................................156
Locks
childproof ..................................68
Lubricant specifications ...........257
Lug nuts ....................................202
Lumbar support, seats ...............81
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........257
Mirrors ...................................59–60
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................60
fold away ...................................61
heated ........................................61
side view mirrors (power) .......60
Motorcraftparts ..............224, 256
O
Octane rating ............................242
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................229
P
Parking brake ............................169
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) .........................................256
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................88Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................192
Power mirrors .............................60
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacity ................257
fluid, specifications .................257
Power Windows ...........................59
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................174
R
Radio ......................................22–23
Rear-view camera system .........181
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................114
Relays ........................................187
Remote entry system .................69
illuminated entry ......................73
locking/unlocking
doors ..............................68, 70–71
opening the trunk .....................71
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................72
replacing the batteries .............71
Reverse sensing system ...........179
Roadside assistance ..................185
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................87, 92–93, 95
Safety Canopy ...........................109
Safety defects,
reporting ............................215–216
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Safety restraints ..............87, 92–95
Belt-Minder.............................96
extension assembly ..................95
for adults .............................92–93
for children .............................111
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................88
warning light and chime ..........96
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................120
Safety seats for children ..........116
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................260
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............274
Seats ............................................77
child safety seats ....................116
cleaning ...................................222
front seats .................................80
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................74
Servicing your vehicle ..............225
Setting the clock .........................22
Spark plugs,
specifications .............256, 259–260
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................257
Speed control ..............................61
Starting your vehicle ........163–165
jump starting ..........................203
Steering wheel
controls ......................................63
tilting .........................................57T
Tilt steering wheel ......................57
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....148
Tires ...........................133–134, 195
alignment ................................141
care ..........................................137
changing ..........................195, 199
checking the pressure ............137
inflating ...................................135
label .........................................147
replacing ..................................139
rotating
....................................142
safety practices
.......................141
sidewall information
...............142
snow tires and chains
............155
spare tire
.................................196
terminology
.............................134
tire grades
...............................134
treadwear
........................133, 138
Towing
.......................................162
recreational towing
.................162
trailer towing
..........................162
wrecker
....................................207
Transaxle
lubricant specifications
..........257
Transmission
.............................177
brake-shift interlock (BSI)
....176
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)
.............................251
fluid, refill capacities
..............257
Trunk
remote release
..........................71
Turn signal
..................................46
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