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ENGINE DATA Engine

Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Spark plug gap

Compression ratio

2.3L I4 engine

140
87 octane 1-3-4-2
Coil on plug 0.049–0.053 inch (1.25–1.35mm) 9.7:1

Engine drivebelt routing

3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine 183
87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6
Coil on plug 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42mm) 10.0:1

• 2.3L I4 Engine with A/C—Without A/C similar

• 3.0L V6 Engine

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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.

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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.

Code

Description Five-speed manual Four-speed automatic

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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 accessory. 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 Bug shields Chrome exhaust tips Deflectors Running boards Splash guards Step Bars

Interior style Consoles Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats

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Lifestyle Ash cup/ smoker’s package Cargo organization and management Cross bars Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories

Peace of mind Mobile-Ease娂 hands-free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks Not all accessories are available for all models. 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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refill capacities ........................275

Index

Accessory delay ..........................57
Air cleaner filter ...............272, 274
Airbag supplemental restraint system ................111–112, 120, 123
and child safety seats ............113
description ..............112, 120, 123
disposal ....................................126
driver airbag ............114, 121, 124
indicator light .........120, 122, 125
operation .................114, 121, 124
passenger airbag .....114, 121, 124
side airbag ...............................120

All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road .........................189
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................251
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................176
Anti-theft system ..................84, 87
arming the system ....................87
disarming a triggered system ..88
triggering ...................................88

Audio system (see Radio) ......................19, 29, 33
Automatic transaxle

fluid, adding ............................269
fluid, checking ........................269
Automatic transmission ............179

driving an automatic overdrive .................................181
fluid, refill capacities ..............275
fluid, specification ..................275
Auxiliary power point .................56
Axle

lubricant specifications ..........275

Battery .......................................249
acid, treating emergencies .....249
battery saver .............................48
jumping a disabled battery ....217
maintenance-free ....................249
replacement, specifications ...274
servicing ..................................249
BeltMinder威 ...............................107
Brakes ................................175–176
anti-lock ...................................176
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................176
fluid, checking and adding ....269
fluid, refill capacities ..............275
fluid, specifications .................275
lubricant specifications ..........275
parking ....................................177
shift interlock ..........................179
Bulbs ............................................48

Capacities for refilling fluids ....275
Cargo area shade ........................71
Cargo management system ........72
Cell phone use ..............................9
Child safety restraints ..............126
child safety belts ....................126
Child safety seats ......................130
attaching with tether straps ..134
in front seat ............................131
in rear seat ..............................131

Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............235
instrument panel ....................237

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Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................229

Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................44
Defrost

rear window ..............................41

Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................269
engine oil .................................245

Driving under special conditions ..................183, 191, 193
sand .........................................192
snow and ice ...........................194
through water .................193, 196

Electronic message center .........63
Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................217
Emission control system ..........265
Engine ........................................278
cleaning ...................................235
coolant .....................................251
fail-safe cooling .......................255
idle speed control ...................249
lubrication specifications .......275
refill capacities ........................275
service points ..................242–243
starting after a collision .........199
Engine block heater .................175
Engine oil ..................................245
checking and adding ..............245
dipstick ....................................245
filter, specifications ........248, 274

Index

interior .....................................237
interior trim ............................237
plastic parts ............................236
washing ....................................233
waxing .....................................234
wheels ......................................234
wiper blades ............................236

Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ......39–40
Clock ............................................34
Clock adjust

6-CD in dash .......................23, 27
AM/FM/CD .................................30
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................34
Single CD ..................................30

Clutch

fluid ..........................................269
operation while driving ..........184
recommended shift speeds ....185
Console ........................................55
overhead ....................................55

Controls

power seat .................................91

Coolant

checking and adding ..............251
refill capacities ................255, 275
specifications ..........................275

Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................59
Customer Assistance ................197

Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................229
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................230
Getting roadside assistance ...197
Getting the service you need .........................................225
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................231

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Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................262
Gauges .........................................17

Hazard flashers .........................198
Head restraints .....................89, 93
Headlamps ...................................42
aiming ........................................45
autolamp system .......................42
bulb specifications ....................49
daytime running lights .............44
flash to pass ..............................44
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................42

Heating

heater only system ...................39
Hood ..........................................241

Ignition ...............................172, 278
Illuminated visor mirror .............55
Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................130
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................267
Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................237
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and interior .......................................45

Jump-starting your vehicle ......217

Keyless entry system .................83

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recommendations ...................248
refill capacities ........................275
specifications ..........................275
Exhaust fumes ..........................175

Fail safe cooling ........................255
Fluid capacities .........................275
Foglamps .....................................45
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles

driving off road .......................190
indicator light .........................189
preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................178
Fuel ............................................257

calculating fuel economy ............................64, 262
cap ...........................................259
capacity ...................................275
choosing the right fuel ...........260
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................265
detergent in fuel .....................261
filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................257, 259, 262
filter, specifications ........257, 274
fuel pump shut-off switch .....199
improving fuel economy ........262
octane rating ...................261, 278
quality ......................................261
running out of fuel .................261
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................257
Fuses ..................................199–200

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............259

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fluid capacities ........................275
lubricant specifications ..........275
Message center ...........................63
english/metric button ...............65
system check button ................65
warning messages .....................66
Mirrors .........................................58

automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................58
fold away ...................................59
heated ........................................59
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................62
Motorcraft parts ........238, 257, 274

Octane rating ............................261
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................245
Overdrive ...................................180

Parking .......................................185
Parking brake ............................177
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....274
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...................99
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................203
Power door locks ........................75
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................56
Power steering ..........................177
fluid, checking and adding ....268
fluid, refill capacity ................275

Index

autolock .....................................76
keypad .......................................83
locking and unlocking doors ....84
programming entry code .........83
Keys .............................................85
positions of the ignition .........172

Lamps

autolamp system .......................42
bulb replacement specifications chart ..................49
daytime running light ...............44
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................42
headlamps, flash to pass ..........44
instrument panel, dimming .....45
interior lamps .....................47–49
replacing bulbs .........................49

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................47
Liftgate ........................................71
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........176
Load limits .................................160
Loading instructions .................166
Locks

autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................78
Lubricant specifications ...........275
Lug nuts ....................................217
Luggage rack ...............................72

Manual transaxle .......................184
fluid, checking and adding ....272
reverse .....................................185

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fluid, specifications .................275
Power Windows ...........................56
Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................178

Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................279
Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ...............98
Seats ............................................89
child safety seats ....................130
heated ........................................92

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ..........................................84
Servicing your vehicle ..............240
Setting the clock

AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........23, 27
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................34
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs, specifications .....................274, 278
Special notice

ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8

Specification chart, lubricants ...................................275
Speed control ..............................59
Starting your vehicle ........172–174
jump starting ..........................217

Steering wheel

tilting .........................................54

Temperature control (see Climate control) .................39
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tires, Wheels and Loading ....156
Warning Displays ......................12
Tires ...................................140–142

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Radio ................................19, 29, 33
Rear window defroster ...............41
Relays ........................................199
Remote entry system .................78
illuminated entry ................82–83
locking/unlocking doors .....79–80
panic alarm ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............80
Reverse sensing system ...........187
Roadside assistance ..................197
Roof rack .....................................72

Safety Belt Maintenance ..........106
Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ....................98, 101–105
Safety Canopy ...................121, 123
Safety defects, reporting ..231–232
Safety restraints ..........98, 101–105
BeltMinder威 ............................107
extension assembly ................106
for adults .........................102–104
for children .............................126
Occupant Classification Sensor ........................................99
safety belt maintenance .........106
warning light and chime ........107
Safety seats for children ..........130

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fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................269
fluid, refill capacities ..............275
lubricant specifications ..........275
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Turn signal Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................279
Vehicle loading ..........................160
Ventilating your vehicle ...........175
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................244
Water, Driving through .............196
Windows

power .........................................56
rear wiper/washer .....................54

Windshield washer fluid and wipers

checking and adding fluid .....244
liftgate reservoir .....................244
operation ...................................53
replacing wiper blades ...........245
Wrecker towing .........................223

Index

alignment ................................149
care ..........................................145
changing ..................................208
checking the pressure ............145
inflating ...................................143
label .........................................155
replacing ..................................146
rotating ....................................149
safety practices .......................148
sidewall information ...............150
snow tires and chains ............160
spare tire .........................206, 208
terminology .............................142
tire grades ...............................141
treadwear ........................141, 145
Towing .......................................166
recreational towing .................171
trailer towing ..........................166
wrecker ....................................223

Transaxle

fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................272
manual operation ....................184

Transmission

automatic operation ...............179
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....179

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Instrument Cluster

Warning lights and chimes Gauges

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD

Climate Controls

Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster

Lights

Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls

Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center

Locks and Security

Keys Locks Anti-theft system

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Seating and Safety Restraints

Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints

Tires, Wheels and Loading

Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing

Driving

Starting Brakes Transmission operation

Roadside Emergencies

Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing

Customer Assistance

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only)

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Maintenance and Specifications

Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data Accessories

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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

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Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the

engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

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BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in. Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.