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When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washingequipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with acamper body.
•Driving vehicles with a load on thecargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is offthe ground, the transmission alonewill not prevent the vehicle frommoving or slipping off the jack, even if thetransmission is in park (P).
WARNINGS
To help prevent the vehicle frommoving when you change a tire, besure to place the transmission in park(P), set the parking brake and block (inboth directions) the wheel that isdiagonally opposite (other side and end ofthe vehicle) to the tire being changed.
Never get underneath a vehicle thatis supported only by a jack. If thevehicle slips off the jack, you orsomeone else could be seriously injured.
Do not attempt to change a tire onthe side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off theroad to avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel.
Always use the jack provided asoriginal equipment with your vehicle.If using a jack other than the oneprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight, includingany vehicle cargo or modifications.
1.Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2.Place the transmission in park (P) andturn the engine off.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number islocated near the cowl to the right of the airfilter.
If you ever find it necessary tocommunicate with Ford Motor Companyabout your vehicle, always include the VINin your communication. The VehicleIdentification Number (VIN) contains thefollowing information:
World manufacturer identifierA
Brake system, Gross VehicleWeight Rating, Restraint Devicesand their locations
B
Make, vehicle line, series, bodytypeC
Engine typeD
Check digitE
Model yearF
Assembly plantG
Production sequence numberH
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION
LABEL
The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations require that aSafety Compliance Certification Label beaffixed to a vehicle and prescribe wherethe Safety Compliance Certification Labelmay be located. The Safety ComplianceCertification Label shall be affixed to eitherthe door hinge pillar, the door latch post,or the edge of the door near the door latch,next to the driver's seating position.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ford part number /Ford specificationFord part nameor equivalentCapacityItem
PM-20 /MotorcraftHigh Perform-ance DOT 4 LVMotor VehicleBrake Fluid
Between MIN and MAXon reservoirBrake fluid1 -Hydro-boost brake boostersystem—Chassis withGross Vehicle WeightRatings of 16000 lb(7257 kg), 18000 lb(8165 kg) and 19500 lb(8845 kg)
WSS-M6C65-A2
YS4Z-19542-AA /DOT 5.1 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid
Between MIN and MAXon reservoirBrake fluid-Hydromaxbrake boostersystem—Chassis withGross Vehicle WeightRatings of 20500 lb(9299 kg), 22000 lb(9979 kg), 24000 lb(10886 kg) and 26000lb (11793 kg)
ESD-M6C57-A orWSS-M6C65-A2
VC-7-B (U.S.) /MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored)
30.6 qt (29.0L)Engine coolant2,3WSS-M97B51-A1
CVC-7-B (Canada) /WSS-M97B51-A1
XO-5W20-QSP orXO-5W20-QFS(U.S.) /
MotorcraftSAE 5W-20Motor Oil orequivalent
7.0 qt (6.6L)Engine oil4,5,6
WSS-M2C945-A
CXO-5W20-LSP12 orCXO-5W20-LFS12(Canada) /WSS-M2C945-A
XT-10-QLV /MotorcraftMERCON LV18.2 qt (17.2L)Automatic transmission
TorqShift 5-speed7,8WSS-M2C938-A
XT-5-QM /MotorcraftMERCON VKeep in FULL range ondipstickPower steering fluidWSS-M2C938-A
Fill to bottom of fillplug holeParking brake assembly
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Load Carrying..................................................36Load Limit.........................................................36Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer...................................................................36Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................107
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Maintenance.....................................................72General Information............................................72Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................16Mobile Communications Equipment.........7Motorcraft Parts.............................................112
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........124
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Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.........................................75Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature........................................................58Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual............58
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Parking Brake...................................................34Perchlorate..........................................................5Power Steering Fluid Check.......................82Steering linkage lubrication points................83
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Recommended Towing Weights..............43Refueling............................................................24Fuel Filler Cap........................................................24Replacement PartsRecommendation.........................................6Collision Repairs......................................................6Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs...................................................................6Warranty on Replacement Parts......................6Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)................................................................59
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)................................................................58Roadside Assistance....................................50Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.........................................................50Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.........................................................50Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................50Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................50Roadside Emergencies................................50Running-InSee: Breaking-In...................................................48Running Out of Fuel......................................23
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Safety Precautions.........................................22Scheduled Maintenance Record............128Scheduled Maintenance.............................121Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................106Special Notices.................................................6New Vehicle Limited Warranty..........................6Special Instructions...............................................6Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance................................................126Exceptions..............................................................127Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control..............................................35Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................20Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................20Failure to Start........................................................21Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................21Important Ventilating Information..................21Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving..................................................................21Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary............................................................21Starting and Stopping the Engine...........20General Information............................................20Steering Wheel..................................................8Symbols Glossary.............................................3
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