Economical Driving......................................114
Driving Through Water................................115
Floor Mats........................................................115
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................117
Hazard Flashers............................................118
Fuel Shutoff....................................................118
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................119
Transporting the Vehicle............................121
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............122
In California (U.S. Only).............................123
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................124
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).......................125
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................125
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.........................................................................126
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..........................................................................127
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..........................................................................127
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................129
Changing a Fuse...........................................137
Maintenance
General Information...................................139
Opening and Closing the Hood..............139
Under Hood Overview...............................139
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................141
Engine Oil Check...........................................141
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................142
Engine Coolant Check...............................142
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.........................................................................146
Brake Fluid Check........................................149
Power Steering Fluid Check....................150
Washer Fluid Check....................................150
Changing the 12V Battery..........................151
Checking the Wiper Blades......................152
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................152
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................153
Removing a Headlamp..............................154
Changing a Bulb...........................................154
Bulb Specification Chart..........................156
Changing the Engine Air Filter................158
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................159
Cleaning Products.......................................159
Cleaning the Exterior..................................159
Waxing..............................................................161
Cleaning the Engine.....................................161
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................................161
Cleaning the Interior...................................162
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................162
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............163
Cleaning the Wheels..................................163
Vehicle Storage............................................164
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................166
Tire Care..........................................................167
Using Snow Chains.....................................185
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........186
Changing a Road Wheel...........................189
Technical Specifications...........................192
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 6.2L...................194
Engine Specifications - 6.8L...................194
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L..............................195
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Table of Contents
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 seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
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Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stemto get into the setup menu sequence forthe following displays:
Setup
OIL LIFE
English or MetricPress and hold theSELECT/RESET stemUNITS ENG /METRIC
ON or OFFAUTOLOCK (ifequipped)
ON or OFFAUTOUNLOCK (ifequipped)
COMPASS ZONE (if equipped)
Electric or EOHPress and hold theSELECT/RESET stemTBC MODE (ifequipped)
English / Spanish / FrenchLANGUAGE =ENGLISH /SPANISH /FRENCH
SYSTEM CHECK
XXX% OIL LIFEPress and hold the SELECT/RESET stemRESET FOR SYSTEMCHECKENGINE HOURS (if enabled)
ENGINE IDLE HOURS (ifenabled)
CHARGING SYSTEM
BRAKE SYSTEM
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SYSTEM CHECK
TBC GAIN = XX.X or NOTRAILER (if equipped)
TBC GAIN = XX.X orOUTPUT = ////// (ifequipped)
XXX MILES TO E
OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW
This displays the remaining oil life. An oilchange is required whenever indicated bythe message center and according to therecommended maintenance schedule.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100%after each oil change, perform thefollowing:
1. Press and release the SELECT/RESETstem to display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLDRESET = NEW.
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem for two seconds and release toreset the oil life to 100%.
Note:To change oil life 100% value (ifequipped):
3. Once OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%displays, release and press theSELECT/RESET stem to change the oillife start value. Each release and pressreduces the value by 10%.
UNITS ENG / METRIC
Displays the current units in English orMetric.
AUTOLOCK
This feature automatically locks all vehicledoors when you shift into any gear, puttingthe vehicle in motion.
AUTOUNLOCK
This feature automatically unlocks allvehicle doors when you open the driver'sdoor within 10 minutes of switching theignition off.
COMPASS (if equipped)
Displays the vehicle's heading direction.
Note:Driving near large buildings, bridges,power lines and powerful broadcastantennas may affect the compass reading.Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, onor near the vehicle may also affect compassaccuracy. If the compass appears to beinaccurate, a manual calibration may benecessary. Refer to Compass zoneadjustment.
Compass zone adjustment
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INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the vehicle optionsequipped with your vehicle, not all of themessages will display or be available.Certain messages may be abbreviated orshortened depending upon which clustertype you have.
Press the SELECT/RESET stem toacknowledge and remove some messagesfrom the information display. Othermessages will be removed automaticallyafter a short time.
Certain messages need to be confirmedbefore you can access the menus.
Brake System
ActionMessage
Indicates the brake fluid level is low, have the brakesystem inspected immediately.BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contactyour authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
Displays when the parking brake is set and the vehicleis in motion.PARK BRAKE ENGAGED
Fuel
ActionMessage
Displays as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVELLOW
Maintenance
ActionMessage
Displays when the engine oil life remaining is between5% and 0%.ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON
Displays when the oil life left reaches 0%.OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
Displays after you have the oil changed.OIL LIFE OK
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Only use oils certified for gasoline enginesby the American Petroleum Institute (API).An oil with this trademark symbolconforms to the current engine andemission system protection standards andfuel economy requirements of theInternational Lubricants SpecificationAdvisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do thefollowing:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engineoil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. SeeUnder Hood Overview (page 139).Turn it counterclockwise and removeit.
3. Add engine oil that meets Fordspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 199). You mayhave to use a funnel to pour the engineoil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace thedipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turnit clockwise until you feel a strongresistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than themaximum mark. Oil levels above themaximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note:Make sure you install the oil filler capcorrectly.
Note:Soak up any spillage with anabsorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET (If Equipped)
Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem
Only reset the oil life monitoring systemafter changing the engine oil and oil filter.
To reset the oil life monitoring system dothe following:
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2. Fully press the accelerator and brakepedals at the same time.
3.Keep the accelerator and brake pedalsfully pressed.
4. After three seconds, a messagedisplays confirming the reset procedureis in progress.
5. After 25 seconds, a message displaysconfirming the reset procedure iscomplete.
6. Release the accelerator and brakepedals.
7. Switch the ignition off.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
WARNINGS
Never remove the coolant reservoircap when the engine is running orhot.
Do not put coolant in the windshieldwasher reservoir. If sprayed on thewindshield, coolant could make itdifficult to see through the windshield.
To reduce the risk of personal injury,make sure the engine is cool beforeunscrewing the coolant pressurerelief cap. The cooling system is underpressure. Steam and hot liquid can comeout forcefully when you loosen the capslightly.
Do not add coolant further than theMAX mark.
When the engine is cold, check theconcentration and level of the coolant atthe intervals listed in the scheduledmaintenance information. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 270).
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Maintenance
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in thefollowing tables when specified or within3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the messageappearing in the information displayprompting you to change your oil.
•Example 1: The message comes on at28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatictransmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has notcome on, but the odometer reads30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor wasreset at 25,000 mi (40,000 km)).Perform the engine air filterreplacement.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance items underExceptions.Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
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Scheduled Maintenance