2003 Ford Escort Owners Manual

this chapter.

Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

TRANSMISSION FLUID

Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transaxle does not consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not working properly, i.e., if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot

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weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking. 1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage. 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If necessary, refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated areas for normal operating temperature. Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the outside temperatures are above 10°C (50°F).

20 C

65 C

Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on a level surface. The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km (20 miles) of driving. The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature (66°C-77°C [150°F-170°F]). High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transaxle failure. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.

20 C

65 C

20 C

65 C

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Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in this chapter. Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transaxle component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 250 mL (1/2 pint) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.

20 C

65 C

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Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level.

3. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening. 4. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. 5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.

Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers.

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Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.

CHANGING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT 1. Release the clamp locking clip on the front portion of the air filter housing. 2. Then swing the left side open and remove the air filter element. 3. When installing the air filter element, ensure the nubs on the air filter element and the air filter housing are aligned. 4. Swing the left side of the air filter housing closed and secure the clamp.

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tires that have a rating on them called Tire Quality Grades. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set. Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.

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Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include

acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,

underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

SERVICING YOUR TIRES

Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.

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Maintenance and Specifications • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been

parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3
miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the

Certification Label.

Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control, vehicle

rollover and/or personal injury.

Tire rotation Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. • Four tire rotation

Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads.

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When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the

Certification or Tire Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label. If you do not follow these precautions, your vehicle may not drive properly and safely.

Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”,

“Touring”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford.

Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle, and increase the risk of loss of vehicle

control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury.

Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may also affect the accuracy of your speedometer. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS

Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle.

The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and chains. If you need to use snow tires and chains, it is recommended that steel wheels are used of the same size and specifications as those originally installed. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Do not use tire chains on aluminum wheels. Chains may chip the • SAE Class S chains may be used on P185/65R14 tires. • Do not use tire chains with 38 cm (15 inch) wheel/tire options. Using

wheels.

chains on this size tire may cause damage to steering, suspension and/or body components. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any • Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your

wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.

vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.

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• If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle. • Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains.

tire chains on dry roads.

2.0L DOHC Zetec engine FA-1643
FG-862
BXT-58
FL-801
EV-239A AZFS-32FE**

MOTOCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs* * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. ** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the same service part number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal.

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REFILL CAPACITIES

Fluid

Brake fluid

Ford Part Name High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid

Engine coolant1 Motorcraft

Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil N/A

Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF

Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF

Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate

Engine oil (includes filter change)

Fuel tank capacity Power steering fluid Transmission fluid

Windshield washer fluid

Application

Capacity

All

Fill to line on reservoir

Automatic transaxles

6.0L (6.3
quarts)

Manual transaxles

5.0L (5.3
quarts)

All

All

All

Automatic transaxles Manual transaxles All

4.25L (4.5
quarts)

48.5L (12.8
gallons) Fill to line on reservoir 3.9L (4.1
quarts) 3.35L (3.55
quarts) 2.2L (2.32
quarts)

1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.

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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS

Ford Part Name or Equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Multi-Purpose Grease

Ford Part Number

PM-1

Ford Specification

ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3

XG-4 or XL-5

ESB-M1C93-B or ESR-M1C159-A

Item

Brake fluid

Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, trunk latch, seat tracks. Lock cylinder

Constant velocity joints Engine coolant1 Motorcraft

Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF

Automatic transaxle Manual transaxle Motorcraft

XL-1

none

XT-2-QDX

MERCON威

XT-2-QDX

MERCON威

Engine oil

XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H

MERCON威 ATF Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil CV Joint Grease XG-5

Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored)

and API Certification Mark WSS-M1C258–A1

ESE-M97B44–A

VC-4-A (US) or CXC-10
(Canada)

VC-7–A (VC-7–B in Oregon)

WSS-M97B51-A1

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Item

Power steering fluid Windshield washer fluid

Ford Part Name or Equivalent Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate

Ford Part Number

XT-2-QDX

Ford Specification

MERCON威

ZC-32-A

WSB-M8B16–A2

1DO NOT USE Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant VC-2 or VC-3, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D (orange in color) Refer to Adding engine coolant, in this chapter.

ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track - Front (5) Track - Rear

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2.0L DOHC Zetec engine 121
87 octane 1-3-4-2
1.22-1.32 mm (0.048-0.052 inch) DIS 9.6:1

mm (in) 4451.0 (175.2) 1712.0 (67.4) 1328.4 (52.3) 2499.0 (98.4) 1435.1 (56.5) 1435.1 (56.5)

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver’s side.

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and 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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1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number

Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission.

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FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury 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 Ford accessory 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 accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit: • 12 months or 20,000 km (12,000 miles) (whichever occurs first), or • the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty. This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty — 3 years or 60,000 km (36,000
miles) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty. Not all accessories are available for all models.

Vehicle Security Remote keyless entry Wheel locks Vehicle security systems

Comfort and convenience Cargo net Cargo organizer Engine block heater Remote start system Smoker’s package

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Travel equipment Auto headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL) Console armrest Daytime running lights (DRL) Electrochromic inside mirror with compass Electrochromic inside mirror with compass and temperature display Highway safety kit First aid kit Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters (bike, ski and snowboard) Speed control

Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks All-weather floor mats Car cover Cargo liner Carpet floor mats Flat splash guards Front end covers (full) Molded splash guards Rear decklid spoiler Universal floor mats 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 dealer for specific weight information.

• Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle

differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as lower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

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Accessories • 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 or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be damaged or operate improperly. In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle’s operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage

that may result from the use of such equipment.

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ABS (see Brakes) .......................89
Air bag supplemental restraint system ..........................................69
and child safety seats ..............71
description ................................69
disposal ......................................73
driver air bag ............................71
indicator light ...........................73
operation ...................................71
passenger air bag .....................71
Air cleaner filter .......164–165, 169
Air conditioning

manual heating and air conditioning system .................29

Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................146
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ................................89
Anti-theft system ........................56
arming the system ....................56
disarming a triggered system ..57
disarming an untriggered system .......................................57
Audio system (see Radio) .........19
Automatic transaxle

driving with ...............................93
fluid, adding ............................161
fluid, checking ........................161
fluid, refill capacities ..............170
fluid, specification ..................172
Automatic transmission ..............91
Axle

lubricant specifications ..........171

Battery .......................................144

Index

acid, treating emergencies .....144
jumping a disabled battery ....114
maintenance-free ....................144
replacement, specifications ...169
servicing ..................................144
BeltMinder ...................................65
Brakes ....................................88–89
anti-lock .....................................89
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light .............................90
fluid, checking and adding ....160
fluid, refill capacities ..............170
fluid, specifications .........171–172
lubricant specifications ..171–172
parking ......................................90
shift interlock ............................91
Bulbs ............................................37

Capacities for refilling fluids ....170
Cell phone use ............................49
Certification Label ....................174
Changing a tire .........................110
Child safety restraints ................74
child safety belts ......................74
Child safety seats ........................76
attaching with tether straps ....80
in front seat ..............................78
in rear seat ................................78

Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............131
instrument panel ....................133
interior .....................................133
plastic parts ............................132
washing ....................................130
waxing .....................................130
wheels ......................................131
wiper blades ............................132

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Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ......28–29
Clock ......................................17, 25
Clutch

fluid ..................................160–161
operation while driving ............97
recommended shift speeds ......98

Coolant

checking and adding ..............146
refill capacities ................150, 170
specifications ..................171–172

Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................45
Customer Assistance ................103

Ford accessories for your vehicle .....................................134
Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................120
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ..............126
Getting roadside assistance ...103
Getting the service you need .........................................120
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................127
The Dispute Settlement Board .......................................123
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................126

Defrost

rear window ..............................32

Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................161
engine oil .................................141

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Doors

lubricant specifications ..........171

Driving under special conditions ....................................96
through water ...........................98

Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................114
Emission control system ..........158
Engine ........................................172
cleaning ...................................131
coolant .....................................146
idle speed control ...................144
lubrication specifications ..................171–172
refill capacities ........................170
service points ..........................140
starting after a collision .........104
Engine block heater ...................88
Engine oil ..................................141
checking and adding ..............141
dipstick ....................................141
filter, specifications ........143, 169
recommendations ...................143
refill capacities ........................170
specifications ..................171–172
Exhaust fumes ............................88

Floor mats ...................................50
Fluid capacities .........................170
Foglamps .....................................33
Fuel ............................................151
calculating fuel economy .......155
cap ...........................................153
capacity ...................................170

choosing the right fuel ...........153
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................158
detergent in fuel .....................155
filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................151, 153, 155
filter, specifications ........155, 169
fuel pump shut-off switch .....104
improving fuel economy ........155
octane rating ...................154, 172
quality ......................................154
running out of fuel .................155
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................151
Fuses ..................................105, 107

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............153
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................155
Gauges .........................................12
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .........................................99
definition ...................................99
driving with a heavy load ........99
location ......................................99

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .........................................99
calculating .................................99
definition ...................................99
driving with a heavy load ........99
location ......................................99

Hazard flashers .........................104
Head restraints ...........................58
Headlamps ...................................33
aiming ..................................34–36

Index

bulb specifications ....................37
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................33
replacing bulbs .........................38
turning on and off ....................33

Heating

heater only system ...................28
heating and air conditioning system .......................................29
Hood ..........................................138

Ignition .................................84, 172
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..76
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................159
Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................133
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior .......................................34

Jack ............................................110
positioning ...............................110
storage .....................................110
Jump-starting your vehicle ......114

Keys

positions of the ignition ...........84

Lamps

bulb replacement specifications chart ..................37

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Index

cargo lamps ...............................34
fog lamps ...................................33
headlamps ...........................33, 38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........34
instrument panel, dimming .....34
interior lamps .....................37–38
replacing bulbs .............37, 40–42

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................36
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............90
Load limits ...................................99
GAWR ........................................99
GVWR ........................................99
trailer towing ............................99
Lubricant specifications ...171–172

Manual transaxle

fluid capacities ........................170
lubricant specifications ..........172
Manual transmission ...................97
reverse .......................................98

Mirrors

side view mirrors (power) .......45
Moon roof ....................................48
Motorcraft parts ................155, 169

Octane rating ............................154
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................141

Parking brake ..............................90
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....169

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Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................108
Power door locks ........................51
Power steering ............................91
fluid, checking and adding ....160
fluid, refill capacity ................170
fluid, specifications .........171–172
Power Windows ...........................44

Radio ............................................19
Rear window defroster ...............32
Relays ................................105, 110
Remote entry system .................53
locking/unlocking doors ...........51
opening the trunk .....................54
Roadside assistance ..................103

Safety belts (see Safety restraints) .........60–63
Safety defects, reporting ..........129
Safety restraints ....................60–63
belt minder ...............................65
cleaning the safety belts ..........68
extension assembly ..................64
for adults .............................61–63
for children .........................73–74
warning light and chime ..........64
Safety seats for children ............76
Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ....................................60
Seats ............................................58
child safety seats ......................76
Servicing your vehicle ..............136

Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...........................................110
Spark plugs, specifications ......169, 172

Specification chart, lubricants ...........................171–172
Speed control ..............................45
Starting your vehicle ......84–85, 87
jump starting ..........................114

Steering wheel

controls ......................................44
tilting .........................................44

Temperature control (see Climate control) .................28
Tires ...........................110, 165–166
changing ..........................110–111
checking the pressure ............166
replacing ..................................167
rotating ....................................167
snow tires and chains ............168
tire grades ...............................166
treadwear ................................166
Towing .......................................100
trailer towing ..........................100
wrecker ....................................119

Transaxle

fluid, refill capacities ..............170
lubricant specifications ..........172

Transmission

automatic operation .................91

Index

fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................161
fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................164
lubricant specifications ..........171
manual operation ......................97
Trunk ...........................................51
remote release ....................49, 54
..................................36

Turn signal

Vehicle dimensions ...................172
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................174
Vehicle loading ............................99
Ventilating your vehicle .............88

Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................141
Water, Driving through ...............98
Windows

power .........................................44

Windshield washer fluid and wipers

checking and adding fluid .....141
operation ...................................43
replacing wiper blades .............44
Wrecker towing .........................119

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Instrument Cluster

Warning and control lights Gauges

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo with CD

Climate Controls

Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning

Lights

Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls

Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control

Locks and Security

Keys Locks Anti-theft system

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Seating and Safety Restraints

Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints

Driving

Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing

Roadside Emergencies

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

Customer Assistance

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)

Cleaning

Maintenance and Specifications

Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications

Accessories

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Introduction

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 Motor Company product. 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 Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au 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. Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

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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 and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? 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 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to other parts. Drive your new vehicle at least 800 km (500 miles) before towing a trailer. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand kilometers (miles) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter for more information on oil usage.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and

instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the

air bag can be and is turned OFF.

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Data Recording Computers in your vehicle are capable of recording detailed data potentially including but not limited to information such as: • the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and • information about the performance of various systems and modules in • information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system

the vehicle, and

passengers,

status.

Any of this information could potentially including information regarding how the driver operates the vehicle potentially including but not limited to information regarding vehicle speed, brake or accelerator application or steering input. This information may be stored during regular operation or in a crash or near crash event. This stored information may be read out and used by: • Ford Motor Company. • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know such

information.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt

Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side

Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based

Traction Control

AdvanceTrac

Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot

Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas

Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

MAX MIN

Emission System

Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

Low tire warning

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

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Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Service engine soon: If this light illuminates while driving, it is a possible indication that one of the engine’s emission control systems has failed. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon light to come on. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.

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CHECK FUEL CAP

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Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may

occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately.

ABS

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at, or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter).

LOW FUEL

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

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High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened. GAUGES

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Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position).

Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

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AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE

SEEK

TUNE

AM FM

SCAN

VOL PUSH ON

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A/C

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Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Turn control to raise or lower volume.

VOL PUSH ON

VOL PUSH ON

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition.

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• Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. • Press the FADE control. Toggle between the + and — control to

Bass/treble adjust • The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. • The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output. Speaker balance/fade adjust • Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and left speakers. • Press the BAL control. Toggle

between the + and — control to adjust the speaker sound.

adjust the speaker sound.

Seek function The seek function control works in radio or tape mode.

Seek function in radio mode • Press • Press Seek function in tape mode • Press • Press Scan function The scan function works in radio or tape mode.

to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

to listen to the previous selection on the tape. to listen to the next selection on the tape.

Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

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Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1
or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM FM

AM FM

AM/FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

AM FM

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

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Setting the clock To set the hour, press the hour (H) control and press : • (+) to increase hour and • (−) to decrease hour

To set the minute, press the minute (M) control and press: • (+) to increase minutes and • (−) to decrease minutes.

Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode • Press the

to move to the next

frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the

to move through the frequencies quickly.

• Press the

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or

not a listenable station is located there). Hold movement.

for quick

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Inserting a tape Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way. You can switch from radio to tape play by inserting a tape into the cassette deck.

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DOLBY B NR

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Tape play select Insert a tape to begin tape play. Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way.

Rewind The rewind control works in tape mode. • In tape mode, radio play will

continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

Fast forward The fast forward control works in tape mode. • In the tape mode, tape direction

will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

Tape side select Press this control to play the alternate side of a tape.

Eject function Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

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Dolby姞 noise reduction Dolby威 noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolby威 noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the Dolby威 noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby威 Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby威” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby威 Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby威 noise reduction.

AM/FM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYER

CLOCK

POWER-VOL PUSH

AM FM

CD

AUDIO

DISC

RDM

RPT

SCAN AUTO

DISC IN

TUNE SEEK TRACK

Volume/power control Ensure that the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Press the control to turn the audio system on. Turn the control to raise or lower the volume. Press the control again to turn the audio system off. NOTE: To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on for a long period when the engine is not running.

POWER-VOL PUSH

AM/FM select The AM/FM control works in radio mode.

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AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to toggle between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. The selected mode will be indicated in the display. If FM stereo is enabled, ST will be illuminated in the display. NOTE: If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and the ST indicator will go out.

Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode. Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move up the

• Press

frequency band in individual increments.

to move down the frequency band in individual increments.

Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode. Seek function in radio mode Press and momentarily hold the SEEK control. A beep will sound indicating you have entered seek mode. • Press

to find the next

TUNE SEEK TRACK

TUNE SEEK TRACK

listenable station up the frequency band.

• Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. NOTE: If you continue to press and hold the control, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Release the control after the beep sounds.

Tracking feature The tracking feature works in CD mode.

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to advance to the next

selection. Press and hold the control to fast forward through the current selection.

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to reverse to the

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previous selection. Press and hold the control to rewind through the current selection.

Scan function The scan function works in radio mode.

SCAN