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Maintenance and Specifications

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door.

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents.

Description Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E)

Code

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Accessories

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit: • 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or • the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty. Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty. The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.

Exterior style Side window deflectors Splash guards Spoiler

Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats

Lifestyle Cargo organization and management

Peace of mind Remote start Vehicle security systems

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For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for specific weight information.

• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician.

• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your

vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use. • To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver’s side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to

the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability.

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traction lok ..............................186

Battery .......................................239
acid, treating emergencies .....239
jumping a disabled battery ....211
maintenance-free ....................239
replacement, specifications ...264
servicing ..................................239
Belt-Minder威 .............................116
Booster seats .............................134
Brakes ................................180–181
anti-lock ...................................181
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................182
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacities ..............266
fluid, specifications .................266
lubricant specifications ..........266
shift interlock ..................187–188
Bulbs ............................................44

Capacities for refilling fluids ....266
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............133
child safety belts ....................133
Child safety seats ......................137
attaching with tether straps ..141
in front seat ............................138
in rear seat ..............................138

Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................134
Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............226
instrument panel ....................228
interior .....................................229

Index

ABS (see Brakes) .....................181
Air cleaner filter ...............263–264
Air conditioning ..........................35
Air suspension ...........................186
description ..............................186

Airbag supplemental restraint system ................................121, 130
and child safety seats ............123
description ......................121, 130
disposal ....................................133
driver airbag ....................123, 131
indicator light .................130, 132
operation .........................123, 131
passenger airbag .............123, 131
side airbag ...............................130

Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................241
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................181
Anti-theft system ..................95, 99
arming the system ..................100
disarming a triggered system .....................................100

Audio system (see Radio) ................18, 20, 23, 28
Automatic transmission

driving an automatic overdrive .................................189
fluid, adding ............................261
fluid, checking ........................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............266
fluid, specification ..................266
Auxiliary power point .................62
Axle

lubricant specifications ..........266
refill capacities ........................266

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Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................39
Defrost

rear window ..............................37

Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................261
engine oil .................................236

Driving under special conditions ..................................191
through water .........................191

Electronic message center .........75
Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................211
Emission control system ..........257
Engine ........................................269
cleaning ...................................226
coolant .....................................241
fail-safe cooling .......................246
idle speed control ...................239
lubrication specifications .......266
refill capacities ........................266
service points ..........................234
starting after a collision .........194
Engine block heater .................178
Engine oil ..................................236

change oil soon warning, message center .......................236
checking and adding ..............236
dipstick ....................................236
filter, specifications ........238, 264
recommendations ...................238
refill capacities ........................266
specifications ..........................266
Event data recording ....................6

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plastic parts ............................227
washing ....................................225
waxing .....................................226
wheels ......................................226
wiper blades ............................228

Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ............35
Clock adjust

6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM .......................................19
AM/FM/CD .................................22
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26

Compass, electronic

set zone adjustment .................55
Console ........................................53
overhead ..............................53–54

Controls

power seat ...............................103
steering column ........................69

Coolant

checking and adding ..............241
refill capacities ................245, 266
specifications ..........................266

Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................66
Cupholder(s) .............................106
Customer Assistance ................192

Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................221
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................222
Getting roadside assistance ...192
Getting the service you need .........................................217
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................223
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Head restraints .........................101
Headlamps ...................................38
aiming ........................................40
autolamp system .......................38
bulb specifications ....................44
daytime running lights .............39
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................39
replacing bulbs .........................45
turning on and off ....................38

Heating

heating and air conditioning system .................................34–35

Homelink wireless control system ..........................................71
Hood ..........................................233

Ignition ...............................175, 269
Illuminated visor mirror .............52
Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................137
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................259
Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................228
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior .......................................40

Jump-starting your vehicle ......211

Keyless entry system .................93
autolock .....................................86
keypad .......................................93

Index

Exhaust fumes ..........................178

Fail safe cooling ........................246
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....247
Floor mats ...................................83
Fluid capacities .........................266
Fuel ............................................247

calculating fuel economy ......................57, 77, 254
cap ...........................................250
capacity ...................................266
choosing the right fuel ...........251
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................257
detergent in fuel .....................252
filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................247, 250, 254
filter, specifications ........247, 264
fuel pump shut-off switch .....194
improving fuel economy ........254
octane rating ...................252, 269
quality ......................................253
running out of fuel .................253
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................247

Fuel - flex fuel vehicle (FFV) .........................247, 251–252
Fuses ..................................195–196

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............250
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................254
Gauges .........................................15

Hazard flashers .........................193

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automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................64
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Moon roof ....................................70
Motorcraft parts ........230, 247, 264

Octane rating ............................252
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................236

Parking brake ............................182
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....264
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................108
Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................199
Power door locks ..................85–86
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................62
Power steering ..........................185
fluid, checking and adding ....260
fluid, refill capacity ................266
Power Windows ...........................63

Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 28
Rear window defroster ...............37
Relays ................................195, 203

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programming entry code .........93
Keys .......................................85, 98
positions of the ignition .........175

Lamps

autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement specifications chart ..................44
daytime running light ...............39
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................42–45
replacing bulbs .........................45

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........182

Limited slip axle (see Traction Loc) ....................186
Load limits .................................165
Locks

autolock .....................................86
childproof ..................................87
doors ..........................................85
Lubricant specifications ...........266
Lug nuts ....................................210
Lumbar support, seats .............105

Message center ...........................75
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................78
warning messages .....................80
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AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26

Spark plugs, specifications .....................264, 269
Specification chart, lubricants ...................................266
Speed control ..............................66
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......177
Starting your vehicle ........175–177
jump starting ..........................211

Steering

speed sensitive .......................185

Steering wheel

controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................52

Tilt steering wheel ......................52
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tires, Wheels and Loading ....160
Tires ...................................145–146
alignment ................................153
care ..........................................149
changing ..................................207
checking the pressure ............149
inflating ...................................147
label .........................................159
replacing ..................................151
rotating ....................................154
safety practices .......................152
sidewall information ...............155
snow tires and chains ............165
spare tire .........................204, 206
terminology .............................146
tire grades ...............................146
treadwear ........................145, 150
Towing .......................................171
recreational towing .................174

Index

Remote entry system ...........89, 93
illuminated entry ......................92
locking/unlocking doors ...........89
opening the trunk .....................90
panic alarm ...............................90
replacement/additional transmitters ...............................91
replacing the batteries .............90
Roadside assistance ..................192

Safety Belt Maintenance ..........115
Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..................106, 110–115
Safety defects, reporting ..223–224
Safety restraints ........106, 110–115
Belt-Minder威 ...........................116
extension assembly ................114
for adults .........................111–114
for children .............................133
lap belt ....................................112
Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................108
safety belt maintenance .........115
warning light and chime ........116
Safety seats for children ..........137
Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................270
Seats ..........................................101
child safety seats ....................137
front seats ...............................101

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ....................................95, 98
Servicing your vehicle ..............232
Setting the clock

AM/FM single CD .....................22
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................31

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trailer towing ..........................171
wrecker ....................................216
Traction control ........................183
Traction-lok rear axle ...............186
Transmission .............................187

brake-shift interlock (BSI) ................................187–188
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............266
lubricant specifications ..........266
Trunk ...........................................88
remote release ....................84, 90
..................................42

Turn signal

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................270

Index

Vehicle loading ..........................165
Ventilating your vehicle ...........178

Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................235
Water, Driving through .............191
Windows power .........................................63
Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................51
checking and adding fluid .....235
replacing wiper blades ...........235
Wrecker towing .........................216

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