2001 Ford Explorer Sport TRAC Owners Manual

13.2L (14.0
quarts)

4x4 vehicles

1.7L (1.8
quarts)

Refer to Footnote 6

2.9-3.1L (5.5-5.8
pints)

Refer to Footnote 7

All

2.6L (2.7
quarts)

1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON威 and MERCON威 V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON威 and MERCON威 V. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 2Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range. 3Fill to bottom of filler plug hole.

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4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 5Fill to 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of filler plug hole. 6For vehicles equipped with a conventional rear axle, refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for axle fluid change intervals. 7Vehicles equipped with Traction-Lok axle require synthetic rear axle lubricant. Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or service is required. The axle lubricant should be changed any time the axle has been submerged in water. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS

Item

Body hinges, latches, door striker plates and rotors, seat tracks, fuel filler door hinge and spring, hood latch, auxiliary latch, seat tracks

Hydraulic clutch fluid and brake fluid

Driveshaft, slip spline, universal joints

Ford Part Name or equivalent

Ford Part Number

Ford Specification

Multi-Purpose Grease

D0AZ-19584-AA or F5AZ-19G209-AA

ESB-M1C93-B or ESR-M1C159-A

High Perfromance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid

Premium Long Life Grease

C6AZ-19542-AB

ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3

XG-1-C or XG-1-T or XG-1-K

ESA-M1C75-B

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Item

Ford Part Name or equivalent Engine coolant Motorcraft

Ford Part Number

VC-4–A (US) or CXC-10
(Canada)

Ford Specification

ESE-M97B44-A

VC-7–A

WSS-M97B51-A1

XO-5W30-QSP

WSS-M2C153-G with API Certification Mark

XT-5-QM

MERCON威V

XT-2-QDX

MERCON威

Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil Motorcraft MERCON威V ATF Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose威 ATF

2, 3, 4

2, 3, 4

2, 3, 4

Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose威 ATF

XY-80W90-QL

WSP-M2C197-A

XT-2-QDX

MERCON威

Engine oil

Automatic transmission (5R55E) 1

Power steering fluid

Ford conventional and Traction-Lok rear axles

Front axle (4X4)

Transfer case (4X4)

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Ford Part Name or equivalent

Premium Long-Life Grease

Ford Part Number

XG-1-C or XG-1-T or XG-1-K

Ford Specification

ESA-M1C75-B

Ultra-clear Windshield Washer Concentrate

C9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A

Item

Transfer case Front Output Slip Shaft

Windshield washer fluid

1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON威 and MERCON威 V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON威 and MERCON威 V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 2Conventional rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant, part number XY-80W90-QL, Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. 3Traction-Lok rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, part number F1TZ-19780-B, Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A. 4Add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A to Traction-Lok rear axles whenever the axle has been serviced.

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

4.0L SOHC V6 engine 245
87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6
1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch) EDIS 9.7:1

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Vehicle height/ Maximum height* (4) Wheelbase (5) Front track /Rear track *Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with 16” tires

4-Door mm (in.) 5 230 (205.9) 1 823 (71.8) 1 776 (69.9)/1 794 (70.6)*

3 198 (125.9) 1 486 (58.5)/1 480 (58.3)

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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 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

Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if equipped).

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Ford Extended Service Plan You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESP is an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (in Canada). It provides the following: • Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you

purchase (such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain maintenance and wear items).

• Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper-to-Bumper

Warranty expires.

You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer. There are several plans available in various time, distance and deductible combinations which can be tailored to fit your own driving needs. Ford ESP also offers reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage. When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 5,000
participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers. If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Please contact your dealer for further information. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com.

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED

At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships to service your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the Ford dealer where your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs are needed. However, you may also take your vehicle to another Ford Motor Company or Ford of Canada dealership authorized for warranty repairs. Certain warranty repairs require special training though, so not all dealers are authorized to perform all warranty repairs. That means that depending on the warranty repair needed, the vehicle may need to be taken to another dealer. If a particular dealership can not assist you, then contact the Customer Relationship Center.

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If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving, follow these steps: 1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing dealership. 2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center.

Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) In Canada: Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD) If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
1-800-521-4140
(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)

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In Canada: Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD) In order to help you service your Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicle, please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center: • Your telephone number (home and business). • The name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located. • The year and make of your vehicle. • The date of vehicle purchase. • The current odometer reading. • The vehicle identification number (VIN). If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.) or the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), available in all of Canada (except Quebec). In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state created rights or other rights which are independent of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws.

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. only) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company

vehicles

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The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures and/or to discontinue this service without notice and without incurring obligations per applicable state law.

What kinds of cases does the Board review? Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance concerns as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are eligible for review, except those involving: • a non-Ford product • a non-Ford dealership • sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle’s performance as designed

maintenance and wear items)

service or product concern is being reviewed

• a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a • items not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (including • alleged personal injury/property damage claims • cases currently in litigation • vehicles not used primarily for family, personal or household purposes (except in states where the Dispute Settlement Board is required to review commercial vehicles)

• vehicles with non-U.S. warranties Concerns are ineligible for review if the New Vehicle Limited Warranty has expired at receipt of your application and, in certain states eligibility is dependent upon the customer’s possession of the vehicle. Eligibility may differ according to state law. For example, see the unique brochures for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees.

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Board membership The Board consists of: • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for their business leadership qualities. WhattheBoardneeds To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application form. Some states will require you to use certified mail, with return receipt requested. Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined to be eligible, you will receive an acknowledgment indicating: • the file number assigned to your application • the toll-free phone number of the DSB’s independent administrator Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be asked to submit statements. To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information: • legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders • the year, make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed • the date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s) • the current mileage • the name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle • a brief description of your unresolved concern • a brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor • the names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the • a description of the action you expect to resolve your concern You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does not qualify for Board review.

on your vehicle ownership license

relevant to the case

dealership(s)

Company

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Oralpresentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question 6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentation before the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide the case whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral presentation may be requested by the Board as well. Makingadecision Board members review all available information related to each complaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartial decision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date that all requested information is received by the Board. Since the Board generally meets once a month, it may take longer for the Board to consider some cases. After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board’s decision. The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford (and, in some cases, on the dealer) but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law.

To Request a DSB Brochure/Application For a brochure/application, speak to your dealer or write/call to the Board at the following address/phone number: Dispute Settlement Board P.O. Box 5120
Southfield, MI 48086–5120
1–800–428–3718
You may also contact the North American Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673 (Ford), TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
or by writing to the Center at the following address: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, Michigan 48121

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UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedy alternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce a settlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings. In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal environment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the parties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolve disputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair, and final; the arbitrator’s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada. CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces, except Quebec. For more information, without charge or obligation, call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1-800-207-0685.

GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate. These officials can inform you of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel. If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knock index lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a district or owner relations/customer relationship office. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel. In the United States, using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.S.

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If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANY WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
U.S.A. Telephone: (313) 594-4857
FAX: (313) 390-0804
If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office. If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations. 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.

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Vehicle Security Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems

Comfort and convenience Celluar phone holder Compass mirror Compass mirror with temperature display Engine block heaters Seatback organizer Tire step

Travel equipment Cargo cage Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack (cross bars) Factory luggage rack adaptors (bike, ski, luggage) Fog lights Front tow hooks Heavy-duty battery Pickup box dividers Removable luggage rack — cross bars Removable luggage rack adapters Running boards and bars Soft luggage cover Speed control Trailer hitch Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch wiring adaptor

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Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Automatic headlamp system Bed mats Berber floor mats Carpet floor mats Cleaners, waxes and polishes Door edge guards Front end covers (full and mini) Hood deflectors Locking gas cap Lubricants and oils Molded splash guards Molded vinyl floor mats Rear window deflectors Side window air deflectors Skid plate kit Spare tire lock Tonneau covers (hard) Touch-up paint Truck covers 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. • 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.

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• 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.

ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at: HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07150
Detroit, Michigan 48207
Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST (Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card holders only.)

IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufacturer or its representative is unable to repair a motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle’s applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall be required to either replace the vehicle with one substantially identical or repurchase the vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer (less a reasonable allowance for consumer use). The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle.

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California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if, within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 29 000 km (18 000 miles), whichever occurs first: 1. Two or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity likely to cause death or serious bodily injury OR 2. Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity (a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time) In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash, or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–800–424–9393 (202–366–0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street Washington D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Air bag supplemental restraint system ........................................112
and child safety seats ............114
description ..............................112
disposal ....................................117
driver air bag ..........................115
indicator light ...................10, 117
operation .................................115
passenger air bag ...................115
Air cleaner filter ...............190, 233
Air conditioning ..........................20
rear seat controls .....................23
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) .....................................191
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................132–133
Anti-theft system

warning light .............................11
Audio system (see Radio) .........27
Automatic transmission ............136

driving an automatic overdrive .................................137
fluid, adding ............................196
fluid, checking ........................196
fluid, refill capacities ..............233
fluid, specification ..................238
Auxiliary power point .................73
Axle

lubricant specifications ..235, 238
refill capacities ........................233
traction lok ..............................135

Battery .......................................200

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acid, treating emergencies .....200
charging system warning light .............................11
jumping a disabled battery ....174
maintenance-free ....................200
replacement, specifications ...233
servicing ..................................200
voltage gauge ............................16
Belt minder ...............................108
Brakes ........................................132
anti-lock ...........................132–133
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light .........10, 133
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....188
fluid, refill capacities ..............233
fluid, specifications .........235, 238
lubricant specifications ..235, 238
parking ....................................133
shift interlock ..........................136
Break-in period .............................3

Capacities for refilling fluids ....233
Cargo cage ...................................76
Cassette tape player ...................37
Certification Label ....................240
Child safety restraints ..............118
child safety belts ....................118
Child safety seats ......................119
attaching with tether straps ..124
in front seat ............................121
in rear seat ......................121, 123
Cleaning your vehicle ...............227
engine compartment ..............229
exterior ............................228, 232
exterior lamps .........................230

instrument cluster lens ..........231
instrument panel ....................230
interior .....................................231
mirrors .....................................232
plastic parts ............................230
safety belts ..............................231
washing ....................................227
waxing .....................................228
wheels ......................................229
windows ..................................232
wiper blades ............................230

Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ............20
Clock ......................................35, 50
Clutch

fluid ..........................................189
operation while driving ..........140
recommended shift speeds ....141
Compass, electronic ....................65
calibration .................................67
set zone adjustment .................66
Console ........................................72
overhead ....................................63

Controls

power seat .................................98

Coolant

checking and adding ..............191
refill capacities ................195, 233
specifications ..................235, 238

Cruise control (see Speed control) ........................................56
Customer Assistance ................158

Ford accessories for your vehicle .....................................249
Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................241
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................247

Index

Getting roadside assistance ...158
Getting the service you need .................................241
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................251
The Dispute Settlement Board .......................................243
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................247

Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................18
Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................196
engine oil .................................185

Doors

door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........235

Driving under special conditions ..........................146–147
mud ..........................................146
sand .........................................146
snow and ice ...........................147
through water .................146, 150

Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................174
Emission control system ..........218
Engine ........................................238

check engine/service engine soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................229
coolant .....................................191
idle speed control ...................200

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lubrication specifications ..................235, 238
refill capacities ........................233
service points ..........................184
starting after a collision .........159
Engine block heater .................130
Engine oil ..................................185
checking and adding ..............185
dipstick ....................................185
filter, specifications ........187, 233
recommendations ...................187
refill capacities ........................233
specifications ..................235, 238
Exhaust fumes ..........................131

Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....208
Floor mats ...................................74
Fluid capacities .........................233
Foglamps .....................................18
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ................................12, 142
control trac ...............................27
description ..............................143
driving off road .......................145
electronic shift ..................27, 143
indicator light .........................143
preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................135
Fuel ............................................208
calculating fuel economy .......215
cap .......................................9, 214
capacity ...................................233
choosing the right fuel ...........211
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................218
detergent in fuel .....................213

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filling your vehicle with fuel ..................208, 214–215
filter, specifications ........215, 233
fuel pump shut-off switch .....159
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........215
octane rating ...................211, 238
quality ......................................212
running out of fuel .................213
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................208
Fuses ..................................161–162

Garage door opener ....................63
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ........9, 214
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...................................215
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................16
trip odometer ............................15

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .......................................148
calculating ...............................150
definition .................................148
driving with a heavy load ......148
location ....................................148

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................................148
calculating .......................148, 150
definition .................................148

driving with a heavy load ......148
location ....................................148

storage .....................................168
Jump-starting your vehicle ......174

Index

Hazard flashers .........................159
Head restraints .....................96, 99
Headlamps ...................................18
aiming ..............................225–226
bulb specifications ..................224
daytime running lights .............18
flash to pass ..............................19
high beam ...........................11, 19
replacing bulbs .......................221
turning on and off ....................18
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................20

heating and air conditioning system .......................................20
Hood ..........................................183

Ignition .................................56, 238
Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................119
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................220
Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................230
cluster ..................................8, 231
lighting up panel and interior .......................................19
location of components ..............8

Jack ............................................168
positioning ...............................168

Keyless entry system .................88
autolock .....................................91
keypad .......................................88
locking and unlocking doors ....90
programming entry code .........89
Keys .......................................92–94
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........56

Lamps

bulb replacement specifications chart ................224
cargo lamps ...............................19
daytime running light ...............18
fog lamps ...................................18
headlamps .................................18
headlamps, flash to pass ..........19
instrument panel, dimming .....19
interior lamps ...................67, 225
replacing bulbs ...............220–224

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................55
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 133
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
check engine ...............................8
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light ...............................9

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high beam .................................11
overdrive off ..............................12
safety belt .................................10
speed control ............................60
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................148
GAWR ......................................148
GVWR ......................................148
trailer towing ..........................148
Loading instructions .................149
Locks

autolock .....................................91
childproof ..................................70
doors ..........................................69
Lubricant specifications ...235, 238
Lumbar support, seats ...............99

Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ................................86
Parking brake ............................133
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....233
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ........................................165
Power door locks ........................69
Power steering ..........................134
fluid, checking and adding ....196
fluid, refill capacity ................233
fluid, specifications .........235, 238

Preparing to drive your vehicle ...............................135

Manual transmission .................140
fluid capacities ........................233
lubricant specifications ..........238
reverse .....................................141

Mirrors

cleaning ...................................232
fold away ...................................71
side view mirrors (power) .......70
Moon roof ....................................64
Motorcraft parts ................215, 233

Octane rating ............................211
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................185
Overdrive .....................................62

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Radio ............................................27
Relays ........................................161
Remote entry system ...........84, 86
illuminated entry ......................88
locking/unlocking doors .....85, 88
panic alarm ...............................86
replacement/additional transmitters ...............................87
replacing the batteries .............86

Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ....................13, 102–106
Safety defects, reporting ..........253
Safety restraints ................102–106
belt minder .............................108
cleaning the safety belts ......................111, 231
extension assembly ................107

for adults .........................103–105
for children .....................117–118
lap belt ....................................107
warning light and chime ...................10, 13, 107–108
Safety seats for children ..........119
Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ..................................102
Seats

child safety seats ....................119
cleaning ...................................231

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ....................................92–94
Servicing your vehicle ..............182
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs, specifications .....................233, 238
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3

Specification chart, lubricants ...........................235, 238
Speed control ..............................56
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........127, 129
jump starting ..........................174

Steering wheel

tilting .........................................61

Tachometer .................................16
Tailgate ........................................75

Index

Tires ...........................168, 203–204
changing ..........................168, 171
checking the pressure ............204
replacing ..................................206
rotating ....................................205
snow tires and chains ............207
tire grades ...............................204
treadwear ................................203
Tonneau cover .............................80
Towing .......................................150
recreational towing .................156
trailer towing ..........................150
wrecker ....................................180
Traction-lok rear axle ...............135
Transfer case

fluid checking .........................199

Transmission

automatic operation ...............136
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................196
fluid, refill capacities ..............233
lubricant specifications ..235, 238
manual operation ....................140
Trip odometer .............................15
Trunk ...........................................83
Turn signal ............................11, 55

Vehicle dimensions ...................238
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................240
Vehicle loading ..........................148
Ventilating your vehicle ...........131

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Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................190
Water, Driving through .............150
Windows

power .........................................68

power down back window .......24

Windshield washer fluid and wipers

checking and adding fluid .....190
checking and cleaning ............202
operation ...................................61
replacing wiper blades ...........202
Wrecker towing .........................180

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Filling station information

Item Required fuel Fuel tank capacity Engine oil capacity (includes filter change)

Tire size and pressure

Hood release

Coolant capacity1
Power steering fluid capacity

Information Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane 77.6L (20.5 gallons) 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. Refer to the Certification Label on inside of driver’s door. Pull handle under the instrument panel. 13.2L (14.0 quarts) Fill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF. 9.5L (10.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF. 9.8L (10.3 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF.

Automatic transmission fluid capacity (4x2)2
Automatic transmission fluid capacity (4x4)2
1Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON威 and MERCON威 V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON威 and MERCON威 V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval.

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