Driving Hints
Breaking-In........................................................51
Reduced Engine Performance...................51
Economical Driving.........................................51
Driving Through Water..................................52
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.....................................53
Hazard Warning Flashers............................54
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................54
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..................57
In California (U.S. Only)...............................58
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................59
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................59
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................60
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature........................................................61
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)................................................................61
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................62
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................63
Changing a Fuse............................................80
Maintenance
General Information.......................................81
Under Hood Overview..................................82
Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................83
Engine Oil Check............................................83
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................83
Engine Coolant Check..................................84
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................87
Brake Fluid Check..........................................88
Power Steering Fluid Check.......................90
Fuel Filter............................................................91
Changing the 12V Battery.............................91
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................93
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................94
Cleaning the Exterior....................................94
Cleaning the Engine......................................94
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................95
Vehicle Storage...............................................95
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care............................................................98
Using Snow Chains.......................................113
Changing a Road Wheel.............................114
Technical Specifications.............................117
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications..................................118
Motorcraft Parts.............................................118
Vehicle Identification Number.................120
Vehicle Certification Label........................120
Transmission Code Designation..............121
Capacities and Specifications.................122
Extended Service Plan(ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................126
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.........128
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............131
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................133
Scheduled Maintenance Record............135
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Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
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Brake-Shift Interlock
WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle until youverify that the brake lamps areworking.
If your brake lamps are not workingproperly or if you have disconnectedthe vehicle battery cables, thevehicle brake lamps and hazard flashersmay not properly warn traffic of a vehiclebreakdown or approaching danger, whichcan increase the risk of serious injury ordeath. To minimize the risk of serious injuryor death, be aware of your surroundings,use other hazard signaling devices ifavailable, and move the vehicle to a safelocation away from traffic as soon aspossible.
When doing this procedure, you willbe taking the vehicle out of parkwhich means the vehicle can rollfreely. To avoid unwanted vehiclemovement, always fully set the parkingbrake prior to doing this procedure. Usewheel chocks if appropriate.
If the parking brake is fully released,but the brake warning lamp remainsilluminated, the brakes may not beworking properly. See your authorizeddealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shiftinterlock feature that prevents moving thegearshift lever from park (P) when theignition is in the on position and the brakepedal is not pressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever outof park (P) position with the ignition in theon position and the brake pedal pressed,a malfunction may have occurred. It ispossible that a fuse has blown or yourvehicle’s brake lamps are not operatingproperly. See Fuse Specification Chart(page 63).
If the fuse is not blown and the brakelamps are working properly, the followingprocedure will allow you to move thegearshift lever from park (P):
1.Apply the parking brake. Turn key tothe lock position, and then remove thekey.
2.Disconnect the negative (black)battery cable from the battery.
3.Insert the key and turn to the offposition. Shift the transmission toneutral (N).
4.Reconnect the negative (black) batterycable to the battery.
5.Start the vehicle.
Note:See your authorized dealer as soonas possible if this procedure is used.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mudor Snow
Note:Do not rock your vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature ordamage to the transmission may occur.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle for morethan a minute or damage to thetransmission and tires may occur, or theengine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,you may rock it out by shifting betweenforward and reverse gears, stoppingbetween shifts in a steady pattern. Presslightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR orthe GAWR specified on thecertification label.
Towing trailers beyond themaximum recommendedgross trailer weight exceeds thelimit of the vehicle and couldresult in engine damage,transmission damage, structuraldamage, loss of vehicle control,vehicle rollover and personalinjury.
Your vehicle may have electricalitems, such as fuses or relays,related to towing. See the Fuseschapter.
Your vehicle's load capacitydesignation is by weight, not byvolume, so you cannot necessarilyuse all available space whenloading a vehicle or trailer.
Towing a trailer places an extraload on your vehicle's engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tiresand suspension. Inspect thesecomponents periodically during,and after, any towing operation.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailermovement affects your vehiclewhen driving:
•Load the heaviest items closestto the trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest itemscentered between the left andright side trailer tires.
•Load the heaviest items abovethe trailer axles or just slightlyforward toward the trailertongue. Do not allow the finaltrailer tongue weight to goabove or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight.
•Select a tow bar with thecorrect rise or drop. When boththe loaded vehicle and trailerare connected, the trailer frameshould be level, or slightlyangled down toward yourvehicle, when viewed from theside.
When driving with a trailer orpayload, a slight takeoff vibrationor shudder may be present due tothe increased payload weight.Additional information regardingproper trailer loading and settingyour vehicle up for towing islocated in another chapter of thismanual. See Load Limit (page38).
You can also find information inthe RV & Trailer Towing Guideavailable at your authorizeddealer, or online.
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WARNINGS
Keep batteries out of reach ofchildren. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes orclothing. Shield your eyes when workingnear the battery to protect against possiblesplashing of acid solution. In case of acidcontact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minimum of15 minutes and get prompt medicalattention. If acid is swallowed, call aphysician immediately.
Use only adequately sized cableswith insulated clamps.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Do not attempt to push-start yourautomatic transmission vehicle.
Note:Attempting to push-start a vehiclewith an automatic transmission may causetransmission damage.
Note:Use only a 12-volt supply to start yourvehicle.
Note:Do not disconnect the battery of thedisabled vehicle as this could damage thevehicle electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hoodof the disabled vehicle, making sure thetwo vehicles do not touch.
Connecting the Jumper Cables
WARNINGS
Do not attach the cables to fuel lines,engine rocker covers, the intakemanifold or electrical componentsas grounding points. Stay clear of movingparts. To avoid reverse polarityconnections, make sure that you correctlyidentify the positive (+) and negative (-)terminals on both the disabled and boostervehicles before connecting the cables.
WARNINGS
Do not attach the end of the positivecable to the studs or L-shaped eyeletlocated above the positive (+)terminal of your vehicle’s battery. Highcurrent may flow through and causedamage to the fuses.
Do not connect the end of thesecond cable to the negative (-)terminal of the battery to be jumped.A spark may cause an explosion of thegases that surround the battery.
Note:In the illustration, the bottom vehiclerepresents the booster vehicle.
1.Connect the positive (+) jumper cableto the positive (+) terminal of thedischarged battery.
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
F53 Power Distribution Box
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the battery beforeservicing high current fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock,always replace the cover to thepower distribution box beforereconnecting the battery or refilling fluidreservoirs.
Locate the power distribution box in theengine compartment. It has high-currentfuses that protect your vehicle's mainelectrical systems from overloads.
If the battery has been disconnected andreconnected, you will need to reset somefeatures. See Changing the 12V Battery(page 91).
Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Power brake assist module – Hydromax.5A*1
Air conditioning compressor clutch.10A*2
Catalyst monitor sensor.20A*3
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Engine heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor#11 and #21.Vapor management valve.
Powertrain control module memory.5A*4Powertrain control module relay coil.
Powertrain control module power.20A*5
Instrument panel dimmer module.20A*6Park lamp feeds.Trailer tow running lamp relay coil.
Ignition coils.20A*7Radio capacitors.
Hydromax – Anti-lock brake systemmodule.30A*8
Powertrain control module.10A*9
Daytime running lamps.20A*10
Fuel pump relay coil.20A*11Powertrain control module power.Fuel pump diode.
Instrument panel - backup lamp feed.25A*12Trailer tow backup lamps feed.
Trailer tow electric brake controller feed.30A**13
Instrument panel battery feed (fuse #9, 15,21).60A**14
Lighting primary fuse.
Trailer tow park lamps.20A**15
Anti-lock brake system module –Hydromax.60A**16
Anti-lock brake system module – Hydro-boost.40A**
Horn feed.20A**17
Backup lamp relay coil.20A**18A/C clutch coil.A/C demand switch.
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Not used.—19
Powertrain control module relay coil.30A**20Powertrain control module relay (Powerdistribution box fuses # 3, 5, 7, 18).
Fuel injectors.20A**21Fuel pump motor.Mass air flow sensor.
Cigar lighter feed.20A**22Diagnostic tool connector.
Blower motor feed.40A**23
Instrument panel battery feed (fuses #4,10, 16, 22).50A**24
Ignition switch feed (Instrument panelfuses #1, 5, 7, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 23, 36; Powerdistribution box fuses #9, 11).
40A**25
Ignition switch feed (Instrument panelfuses #5, 11, 17, 23, 26, 38).40A**26
Multi-function switch (headlamps).30A**27
Starter relay feed.30A**28Starter motor.
Power brake assist motor – Hydromax.60A**29
Anti-lock brake system module – Hydro-boost.40A**
Air conditioning clutch relay.—R1
Fuel pump relay.—R2
Horn relay.—R3
Starter relay.—R4
Blower motor relay.—R5
Powertrain control module relay.—R6
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