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ENGINE DATA


Engine


2.5L I4 engine


Maintenance and Specifications


152


87 octane


1-3-4-2


Coil on plug


3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec


engine


183


87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6
Coil on plug


0.049–0.053 inch (1.25–1.35mm)


0.045–0.049 inch (1.15–1.25mm)


9.7:1


10.3:1


Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order


Ignition system


Spark plug gap


Compression


ratio


Engine drivebelt routing


• 2.5L I4 Engine


• 3.0L V6 Engine


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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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Maintenance and Specifications


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


Description Five-speed manual Six-speed automatic


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.fordaccessories.com.


Exterior style Bug shields Deflectors Step bars Splash guards


Interior style Cargo Logic威 / Cargo management Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Security shade


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


Peace of mind Mobile-Ease™ hands-free communication system Remote start system Vehicle security system Wheel locks 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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Index


Accessory delay ..........................64
AdvanceTrac ..............................204
Air cleaner filter ...............303, 305
Air conditioning


automatic temperature control system ..........................41
manual heating and air conditioning system .................38


Airbag supplemental restraint system ........................127, 136, 139
and child safety seats ............129
description ..............127, 136, 139
disposal ....................................142
driver airbag ............129, 137, 140
indicator light .........135, 138, 141
operation .................129, 137, 140
passenger airbag .....129, 137, 140
side airbag ...............................136


All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road .........................219
Ambient mood/lighting ...............50
Ambulance packages ....................8
AM/FM .........................................20
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................283
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................202
Anti-theft system ........................98
Audio system (see Radio) .........20
Automatic transmission ............211


driving an automatic overdrive .................................213
fluid, refill capacities ..............306
fluid, specification ..................306
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....29
314


Auxiliary power point .................62
Axle


lubricant specifications ..........306
refill capacities ........................306


Battery .......................................281
acid, treating emergencies .....281
jumping a disabled battery ....247
maintenance-free ....................281
replacement, specifications ...305
servicing ..................................281
Belt-Minder威 .............................122
Booster seats .............................156
Brakes ................................201–202
anti-lock ...................................202
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................202
fluid, checking and adding ....301
fluid, refill capacities ..............306
fluid, specifications .................306
lubricant specifications ..........306
parking ....................................203
shift interlock ..........................211
Bulbs ............................................51


Capacities for refilling fluids ....306
Cargo area shade ........................80
Cargo management system ........81
CD ................................................20
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety seats ......................146


attaching with tether straps .......................................153
in front seat ............................146
in rear seat ..............................146


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LATCH .....................................150
recommendations ...................144


Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................156
Cleaning your vehicle


engine compartment ..............265
instrument panel ....................267
interior .....................................268
plastic parts ............................266
washing ....................................263
waxing .....................................264
wheels ......................................264
wiper blades ............................266


Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ......38, 41
Clock ............................................20
Clock adjust


AM/FM/CD .................................20


Clutch


fluid ..........................................301
operation while driving ..........215
recommended shift speeds ....216
Compass, electronic ....................59
calibration .................................61
set zone adjustment .................60
Console ........................................61
overhead ....................................59


Controls


power seat ...............................105
steering column ........................69


Coolant


checking and adding ..............283
refill capacities ................286, 306
specifications ..........................306


Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................66
Customer Assistance ................226


Index


Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................259
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................260
Getting roadside assistance ...226
Getting the service you need .........................................255
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................261
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................259


Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................47
Dipstick


automatic transmission fluid ..........................................301
engine oil .................................277


Driving under special conditions ..................215, 220, 223
sand .........................................221
snow and ice ...........................224
through water .................222, 225


Electronic message center .........72
Emergencies, roadside


jump-starting ..........................247
running out of fuel .........247, 293
Emergency Flashers .................227
Emission control system ..........298
Engine ........................................309
cleaning ...................................265
coolant .....................................283
fail-safe cooling .......................287
idle speed control ...................281
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lubrication specifications .......306
refill capacities ........................306
service points ..................273–274
starting after a collision .........228
Engine block heater .................200
Engine oil ..................................277
checking and adding ..............277
dipstick ....................................277
filter, specifications ........280, 305
recommendations ...................280
refill capacities ........................306
specifications ..........................306
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................199


Fail safe cooling ........................287
Fluid capacities .........................306
Fog lamps ....................................46
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles


driving off road .......................219
preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................210
Fuel ............................................288


calculating fuel economy ............................73, 295
cap ...........................................291
capacity ...................................306
choosing the right fuel ...........292
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................298
detergent in fuel .....................293
filler funnel .............................293
filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................288, 291, 295
filter, specifications ........288, 305
fuel pump shut-off switch .....228
improving fuel economy ........295
octane rating ...................292, 309


quality ......................................293
running out of fuel .........247, 293
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................288
Fuses ..................................228–229


Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............291
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................295
Gauges .........................................17


Hazard flashers .........................227
Head restraints .........................108
Headlamps ...................................45
aiming ........................................48
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............47
flash to pass ..............................47
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................45


Heating


heating and air conditioning system .......................................41
manual heating and air conditioning system .................38
Hood ..........................................272


Ignition ...............................196, 309
Illuminated visor mirror .............59
Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................146


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Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................300
Instrument panel


cleaning ...................................267
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and interior .......................................47


Locks


autolock ...............................87, 89
childproof ..................................91
doors ..........................................87
Lubricant specifications ...........306
Lug nuts ....................................246
Luggage rack ...............................82


Jump-starting your vehicle ......247


Keyless entry system


autolock ...............................87, 89
keypad .......................................97
locking and unlocking doors ....98
programming entry code .........97
Keys .....................................85, 100
positions of the ignition .........196


Lamps


bulb replacement specifications chart ..................51
daytime running light ...............47
fog lamps ...................................46
headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........47
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps ...............49–50, 52
replacing bulbs .........................52
LATCH anchors .........................150
Liftgate ..................................80, 93
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........202
Load limits .................................183
Loading instructions .................189


Manual transmission .................215
fluid capacities ........................306
fluid, checking and adding ....303
lubricant specifications ..........306
reverse .....................................216
Message center .....................72–73
english/metric button ...............76
system check button ................75
warning messages .....................77
Mirrors .........................................65


automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................65
fold away ...................................66
heated ........................................66
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................269, 305


Navigation system .......................37


Octane rating ............................292
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................277
Overdrive ...................................212


Parking brake ............................203
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Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....305
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................114
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................232
Power door locks ........................87
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................62
Power steering ..........................210
fluid, refill capacity ................306
fluid, specifications .................306
Power Windows ...........................63
Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................210


Radio ............................................20
Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children ......................................144
Relays ........................................228
Remote entry system ...........91–92
illuminated entry ................94, 96
locking/unlocking doors .....92–93
opening the trunk .....................93
panic alarm ...............................93
replacement/additional transmitters ...............................94
replacing the batteries .............93
Reverse sensing system ...........217
Roadside assistance ..................226
Roof rack .....................................82
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Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..........113, 116, 118–120
Safety Canopy ...........136–137, 139
Safety defects, reporting ............................261–262
Safety restraints ...........113, 116, 118–120
Belt-Minder威 ...........................122
extension assembly ................121
for adults .........................118–120
for children .............................142
Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................114
warning light and chime ...............................121–122


Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ......................................150
Safety seats for children ..........146
Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................310
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....20
Satellite Radio Information ........34
Seats ..........................................102
child safety seats ....................146
heated ......................................107


SecuriCode keyless entry system ..........................................96
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ..........................................98
Servicing your vehicle ..............271
Setting the clock .........................20
Snowplowing .................................8
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............142
Spark plugs, specifications .....................305, 309


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Special notice


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


Specification chart, lubricants ...................................306
Speed control ..............................66
Starting your vehicle ........................196–197, 199
jump starting ..........................247


Steering wheel


controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................58


Stereo


CD-MP3 .....................................20
SYNC威 ..........................................37


Tilt steering wheel ......................58
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)


Tires, Wheels and Loading ....178
Tires ...................................162–164
alignment ................................171
care ..........................................167
changing ..........................238, 240
checking the pressure ............167
inflating ...................................165
label .........................................177
replacing ..................................168
rotating ....................................171
safety practices .......................170
sidewall information ...............172
snow tires and chains ............182
spare tire .........................236, 238
terminology .............................164
tire grades ...............................163
treadwear ........................163, 167


Index


Towing .......................................189
recreational towing .................194
trailer towing ..........................189
wrecker ....................................253


Transmission


automatic operation ...............211
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....211
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................301
fluid, checking and adding (manual) .........................301, 303
fluid, refill capacities ..............306
lubricant specifications ..........306
manual operation ....................215
Trunk ...........................................82
Turn signal ..................................49


USB port ......................................30


Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................310
Vehicle loading ..........................183
Ventilating your vehicle ...........199


Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................275
Water, Driving through .............225
Windows


power .........................................63
rear wiper/washer .....................58


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Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................57
checking and adding fluid .....275


liftgate reservoir .....................275
replacing wiper blades ...276–277
Wrecker towing .........................253


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