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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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Airbags do not inflate slowly orgently, and the risk of injury from adeploying airbag is the greatest closeto the trim covering the airbag module.
All occupants of your vehicle,including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, evenwhen an airbag supplemental restraintsystem is provided. Failure to properly wearyour safety belt could seriously increasethe risk of injury or death.
Always transport children 12 yearsold and under in the back seat andalways properly use appropriatechild restraints. Failure to follow this couldseriously increase the risk of injury or death.
Never place your arm over the airbagmodule as a deploying airbag canresult in serious arm fractures orother injuries.
Airbags can kill or injure a child in achild seat. Never place a rear-facingchild seat in front of an active airbag.If you must use a forward-facing child seatin the front seat, move the seat upon whichthe child seat is installed all the way back.
Do not attempt to service, repair, ormodify the airbag supplementalrestraint systems or its fuses as youcould be seriously injured or killed. Contactyour authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Several airbag system componentsget hot after inflation. To avoid riskof injury, do not touch them afterinflation.
If the airbag has deployed, the airbagwill not function again and must bereplaced immediately. If the airbagis not replaced, the unrepaired area willincrease the risk of injury in a crash.
The airbags are a supplemental restraintsystem and are designed to work with thesafety belts to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certain upperbody injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from a deployingairbag.
Note:You will hear a loud bang and see acloud of harmless powdery residue if anairbag deploys. This is normal.
The airbags inflate and deflate rapidlyupon activation. After airbag deployment,it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powderyresidue or smell the burnt propellant. Thismay consist of cornstarch, talcum powder(to lubricate the bag) or sodiumcompounds (for example, baking soda)that result from the combustion processthat inflates the airbag. Small amounts ofsodium hydroxide may be present whichmay irritate the skin and eyes, but none ofthe residue is toxic.
While the system is designed to helpreduce serious injuries, contact with adeploying airbag may also cause abrasionsor swelling. Temporary hearing loss is alsoa possibility as a result of the noiseassociated with a deploying airbag.Because airbags must inflate rapidly andwith considerable force, there is the risk ofdeath or serious injuries such as fractures,facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,particularly to occupants who are notproperly restrained or are otherwise out ofposition at the time of airbag deployment.Thus, it is extremely important thatoccupants be properly restrained as faraway from the airbag module as possiblewhile maintaining vehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is notrequired.
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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 your vehicle and couldresult in engine damage,transmission damage, structuraldamage, loss of vehicle control,vehicle rollover and personalinjury.
Your vehicle may have electricalitems, for example fuses or relays,related to towing. See Fuses(page 129).
Your vehicle's load capacitydesignation is by weight, not byvolume, so you cannot necessarilyuse all available space whenloading your vehicle.
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 draw 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 regardingcorrect trailer loading and settingyour vehicle up for towing islocated in another chapter of thisOwner's Manual. See Load Limit(page 97). You can also find theinformation in the RV & TrailerTowing Guide. See an authorizeddealer.
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Should your vehicle shut off after a crash,you may restart your vehicle.
If your vehicle has a key system:
1. Switch off the vehicle.
2. Switch on the vehicle.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to re-enable thefuel pump.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosivegases which can cause personalinjury. Therefore, do not allowflames, sparks or lighted substances tocome near the battery. When working nearthe battery, always shield your face andprotect your eyes. Always provide correctventilation.
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.
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.
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
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.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with dualbatteries, disconnecting the primaryunder-hood battery does not remove powerfrom all circuits.
The power distribution box is in the enginecompartment. It has high-current fusesthat protect your vehicle's main electricalsystems from overloads.
If the battery has been disconnected andreconnected, you will need to reset somefeatures. See Changing the 12V Battery(page 151).
Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or RelayNumber
Powertrain control module relay.—1
Starter solenoid relay.—2
Wiper relay.—3
Trailer tow battery charge relay.—4
Fuel pump relay.—5
Trailer tow park lamp relay.—6
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or RelayNumber
Auxiliary switch #4 relay.—7
Auxiliary switch #3 relay.—8
Modified vehicle and stripped chassis run/start relay.—9
Cooling fan relay (6.2L engine).—10
Cooling fan (6.2L engine).50A111
Modified vehicle and stripped chassis run/start.40A212
Starter solenoid relay.30A213
Run/start relay.40A214
Modified vehicle and stripped chassisbattery.40A215
Auxiliary air conditioning blower.50A216
Trailer tow battery charge.50A217Trailer tow park feed.
Electric trailer brake.30A218Trailer brake controller.
Auxiliary switch #1.30A219
Auxiliary switch #2.30A220
Fuel pump (6.2L).20A221
Not used.—22
Air conditioning clutch relay.—23
Horn relay (stripped chassis).—24
Run/start relay.—25
Not used.—26
Not used.—27
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Fuses
Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or RelayNumber
Back-up lamp.20A328
Air conditioning clutch.10A329
Brake on/off switch.10A330
Cluster battery (stripped chassis).10A331
Blower motor.50A232
Anti-lock brake system pump.40A233
Stripped chassis horn.20A234
Powertrain control module relay.40A235
Ignition switch (stripped chassis).20A236
Trailer tow left-hand side stop lamp anddirection indicator lamp relay.—37
Trailer tow right-hand side stop lamp anddirection indicator lamp relay.—38
Back-up lamp relay.—39
Blower motor relay.—40
Not used.—41
Diagnostic connector (stripped chassis).15A342
Fuel pump (6.8L).20A343
Auxiliary switch #3.10A344
Auxiliary switch #4.15A345
Powertrain control module keep alivememory power.10A346
Canister vent control valve.Powertrain control module relay coil.
Anti-lock brake system relay coil.40A247
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or RelayNumber
Trailer tow stop lamp and direction indic-ator lamps.20A248
Wiper motor.30A249
Not used.—50
Cutaway.20A251
Modified vehicle and stripped chassis run/start relay coil.10A352
Anti-lock brake system run/start feed.10A353
Fuel pump relay coil.10A354
Not used.—55
Not used.—56
Trailer tow park lamp.20A357
Trailer tow back-up lamp.15A358
Not used.—59
Not used.—60
Not used.—61
Auxiliary switch #2 relay.—62
Trailer tow battery charge.30A263
Not used.—64
Power point 2 (glove box).20A265
Power point 3 (cutaway B+).20A266
Power point 1 (instrument panel).20A267
Modified vehicle.50A268
Not used.—69
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