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If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•It may be necessary to have a Ford authorized dealer decrease the
coolant concentration to 40%.
•A coolant concentration of 40% will provide improved overheat
protection. Engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the
corrosion/freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and
may cause engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use
prediluted engine coolant for optimum cooling system and engine
protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The fail-safe distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and
terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine coolant temperature gauge
will move to the red (hot) area and:
The coolant temperature warning light will illuminate.
The service engine soon indicator will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be restarted. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
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Changing the Rear Window Wiper Blade
1. Lift the wiper arm.
2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade
from the wiper arm.
3. Disengage the wiper blade from
the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.
5. Install in the reverse order.
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield.
AIR FILTER CHECK
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal
burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Note:
Failure to re-install the air cleaner assembly properly by fully
seating on the mounting studs in (5) places and securing with the (2) bolts
may result in air cleaner assembly dislodgement from engine and damage
to the air cleaner assembly and other engine components. Therefore we
recommend that the air filter be serviced at a Ford dealer.
When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element
listed. Refer toMotorcraft® part numbersin theCapacities and
Specificationschapter.
Refer toScheduled Maintenancefor the appropriate intervals for
changing the air filter element.
Note:Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
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3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
4.
Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster
either clockwise or counterclockwise
in order to aim the headlamp.
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NOT ADJUSTABLE.
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REMOVING A HEADLAMP
1. Make sure the lighting control is
in the off position and open the
hood.
2. Remove the two screws from the
headlamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the headlamp
assembly as far as possible
towards the center of the vehicle
to disengage it from the lower fixing
point.
4. Carefully lift the outer side of the
headlamp and remove it.
5. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
These are examples of acceptable condensation:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets).
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.
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4. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
5. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it.
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing the Tail Lamp, Brake Lamp, and Turn Lamp Bulbs:
1. Make sure the lighting control is
in the off position.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Remove the trim panel cover.
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4. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
5. Remove the wing nut.
6. Gently pull the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle
7. Remove the bulb holder.
8. Gently press the bulb into
the bulb holder, turn the bulb
counterclockwise, and remove
the bulb.
A. Tail lamp and brake lamp
B. Turn lamp
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Reverse Lamp and Tail Lamp Bulbs:
1. Make sure the lighting control is
in the off position.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Remove the trim panel cover.
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6. Remove the bulb holder.
7. Remove the bulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to
ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility.
The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Trade number
Headlamps high beam H1
Headlamps low beam H11
Park/turn lamp (front) 3457AK
Side marker (front) W5W
Fog lamps (if equipped) H11LL
Tail/brake lamp in the rear fender W21/5W
Turn lamp in the rear fender WY21W
Tail lamp in the liftgate P21/5W
Backup lamp W16W
License plate lamp W5W
Cargo area lamp W6W
High-mount brake lamp W5W
* Interior lamps LED
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has many quality products
available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes.
CLEANING PRODUCTS
For best results, use the following products or products of equivalent quality:
Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42)
Motorcraft® Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15)
Motorcraft® Detail Wash (ZC-3-A)
Motorcraft® Dusting Cloth (ZC-24)
Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (U.S. only) (ZC-20)
Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo (Canada only) (CXC-66-A)
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-101)
Motorcraft® Premium Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100)
Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid (Canada only)
[CXC-37-(A, B, D or F)]
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (U.S. only) (ZC-32-A)
Motorcraft® Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54)
Motorcraft® Spot and Stain Remover (U.S. only) (ZC-14)
Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23)
Motorcraft® Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93)
Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A)
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft® Detail Wash.
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Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or
laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces.
•Never wash a vehicle that is hot to the touch or during exposure to
strong, direct sunlight.
•Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in order to
eliminate water spotting.
•Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings
and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle’s
paintwork and trim over time. Use Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover.
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