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Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrum entation 5
Controls and features 15
Seating and safety restraints 37
Starting and driving
Starting 73
D riving 80
Roadside em ergencies 100
Servicing
M aintenance and care 124
Capacities and specifications 173
Reporting safety defects 182
Index 183
Contents
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ICONS
Indicates a w arning.Read the
follow ing section on Warni ngs for
a fullexplanation ofthem .
Indicates that vehicle inform ation
related to recycling and other
environm entalconcerns w illfollow.
W e m ust allplay our part in
protecting the environm ent.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposalofw aste
cleaning and lubrication m aterials
are significant steps tow ards this
aim .
WARNINGS
H ow can you reduce the risk of
personalinjury and prevent
possible dam age to others,your
vehicle and its equipm ent?
In this ow ners guide,answ ers to
such questions are contained in
com m ents highlighted by the
w arning triangle sym bol.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Using your light truck as an
ambulance
Ifyour light truck is equipped w ith
the Ford ambulance preparati on
package, it m ay be utilized as an
am bulance.Ford urges am bulance
m anufacturers to follow the
recom m endations ofthe Ford
i ncomplete vehi cle manual, Ford
truck body bui lders layout book
and the QVM gui deli nes as w ellas
pertinent supplem ents.For
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additionalinform ation,please
contact the Light Truck Body
Builders A dvisory Service
18006355560.
U se ofyour Ford light truck as an
am bulance,w ithout the Ford
A m bulance Preparation Package
voids the Ford N ew Vehicle
Lim ited W arranty and m ay void the
E m issions W arranties.In addition,
am bulance usage w ithout the
preparation package could cause
high underbody tem peratures,
overpressurized fueland a risk of
spraying fuelw hich could lead to
fires.
Ifyour vehicle is equipped w ith
the Ford am bulance preparation
package,it w illbe indicated on the
Safety Certification Com pliance
label.The labelis located on the
drivers side door pillar or on the
rear edge ofthe drivers door.You
can determ ine w hether the
am bulance m anufacturer follow ed
Fords recom m endations by
directly contacting that
m anufacturer.Ford A m bulance
preparation package is only
available on certain 7.3L D iesel
E conoline vehicles.
Diesel-powered vehicles
Read the 7.3L D ieselE ngine
O w ners G uide Supplem ent for
inform ation regarding correct
operation and m aintenance ofyour
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diesel-pow ered light truck.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in
rules for your vehicle.Sim ply avoid
driving too briskly during the first
1,600 km (1,000 m iles) ofdriving.
Vary speeds frequently.This is
necessary to give the m oving parts
a chance to break in.
Ifpossible,you should avoid full
use ofthe brakes for the first
1,600 km (1,000 m iles).
From 1,600 km (1,000 m iles)
onw ards you can gradually
increase the perform ance ofyour
vehicle up to the perm itted
m axim um speeds.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
GUIDE
The inform ation found in this
guide w as in effect at the tim e of
printing.Ford m ay change the
contents w ithout notice and
w ithout incurring obligation.
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OVERDRIVE
ON
OFF
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
E ngine coolant
tem perature gauge
(pg.12)
FuelG auge
(pg.12)
Speedom eter
(pg.12)
E ngine oil
pressure gauge
(pg.13)
Battery
voltage
gauge
(pg.13)
W arning
lights
(pg.8)
Speed controls
(pg.28)
H eadlam p sw itch
and dim m er
(pg.15)
Transm ission
controlsw itch
(pg.24)
W iper/w asher
control
(pg.27)
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Clim ate controls
(pg.17)
Vents (pg.18)
Refer to
A udio G uide
(pg.17)
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTS
Brake system warning
This light illum inates w hen you
turn the ignition key to STA RT to
verify that the indicator bulb is
w orking.Ifthe light stays on or
com es on after you have released
the parking brake fully,have the
hydraulic brake system serviced.
This light also w illillum inate if
vacuum pressure is low on diesel
engine vehicles.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
M om entarily illum inates w hen the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off.Ifthe light stays on
or continues to flash,the A BS
needs to be serviced.
Service engine soon
This light illum inates w hen the
engines E m ission ControlSystem
requires service.It w illalso
illum inate w hen the ignition key is
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
BRAKE
N
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A
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N
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N
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BRAKE
ABS
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
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in the O N position and the engine
is off.
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The Transm ission ControlIndicator
Light (TCIL),w hich is located on
the gearshift lever,m ay flash
steadily ifa m alfunction is
detected.Ifthe TCIL is flashing,
contact your Ford dealer as soon
as possible.Ifthis condition
persists,dam age to the
transm ission could occur.
The w ord O FFlocated on the
end ofthe gearshift lever is the
transm ission controlindicator light
(TCIL).
Safety belt
Illum inates w hen the ignition is
sw itched on to rem ind you to
fasten your safety belts.For m ore
inform ation,refer to Usi ng the
safety restrai nts properly in the
Seati ng and safety restrai nts
chapter.
Charging system
Briefly illum inates w hen the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off.The light also
illum inates w hen the battery is not
charging properly,requiring
electricalsystem service.
Air bag readiness
Briefly illum inates w hen the
ignition is turned on.Ifthe light
fails to illum inate,continues to
OVERDRIVE OFF
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flash or rem ains on,have the
system serviced im m ediately.
Turn signal
Illum inates w hen the left or right
turn signalor the hazard lights are
turned on.
High beams
Illum inates w hen the headlam p
high beam s are on.
Door ajar (if equipped)
Illum inates w hen the ignition
sw itch is in the O N or STA RT
position and any door is open.
Oil pressure/Engine coolant
This light w illcom e on w hen the
key is in the O N position and the:
engine coolant tem perature is
very high
engine oilpressure is low
The light serves as a notice that a
system needs your attention and to
check the engine coolant
tem perature gauge and the engine
oilpressure gauge.
Refer to engine coolant
tem perature gauge and engine oil
pressure gauge in this section for
m ore inform ation.
DOOR
AJAR
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WARNING CHIMES
Safety belt warning chime
For inform ation on the safety belt
w arning chim e,refer to the
chapter.
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) warning chime
For inform ation on the SRS
w arning chim e,refer to the
chapter.
Key-in-ignition warning
chime/buzzer
Sounds w hen the key is left in the
ignition and the drivers door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime (if
equipped)
Sounds w hen the headlam ps are
on,the ignition is offand the
drivers door is opened.
GAUGES
0
10
2 0
3 0
4 0
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0
9 0
10 0
2 0 km/ h
4 0
6 0
8 0
10 0
12 0
14 0
H
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16 0
M PH
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
N
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O
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F
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O
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Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle
speed.
Fuel gauge
The fuelgauge displays
approxim ately how m uch fuelis in
the fueltank,w hen the ignition
sw itch is O N .
The fuelgauge indicator m ay vary
slightly w hen the vehicle is in
m otion.
The vehicle should be refueled
w ith the ignition key in the O FF
position.Ifthe vehicle is refueled
w ith the key in the O N position,
the key m ust be turned to the O FF
position and then the vehicle
started to get an accurate fuel
gauge reading.Ifthe vehicle is
fueled w ith the key in the O N
position and the above m entioned
is not perform ed,it w illtake
approxim ately 25 m inutes for the
gauge to go from E to F.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the tem perature ofthe
engine coolant.A t norm al
operating tem perature,the needle
rem ains w ithin the norm alarea.If
it enters the red section,the
0
10
2 0
3 0
4 0
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0
9 0
10 0
2 0 km/ h
4 0
6 0
8 0
10 0
12 0
14 0
16 0
M PH
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
F
E
H
C
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engine is overheating.Sw itch off
the ignition and let it cool.Refer to
Checki ng and addi ng engi ne
coolant in the Mai ntenance and
care chapter.
Engine oil pressure gauge
This show s the engine oilpressure
in the system .Sufficient pressure
exists as long as the needle
rem ains in the norm alrange.
Ifthe gauge indicates constantly
low pressure at norm alengine
speed,refer to Checki ng and
addi ng engi ne oi l in the
Mai ntenance and care chapter.If
the gauge indicates a low pressure
and the engine oillevelis correct,
sw itch offthe engine im m ediately
and have your vehicle checked at
your dealership or by a qualified
technician.
Charging system gauge
Ifthe pointer m oves and stays
outside ofthe norm alrange,have
the vehicles electricalsystem
checked as soon as safely possible.
Odometer
Registers the totalkilom eters
(m ileage) ofthe vehicle.
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8
2 0 km/ h
4 0
6 0
8 0
10 0
12 0
14 0
16 0
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Trip odometer
Can register the kilom eters
(m ileage) ofindividualjourneys.
To reset,depress the control.
0
10
2 0
3 0
4 0
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0
9 0
10 0
2 0 km/ h
4 0
6 0
8 0
10 0
12 0
14 0
16 0
M PH
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTROLS
Headlamp control
1.Pullthe headlam p control
tow ard you to the first position.
Parking lam ps,taillam ps,license
plate lam ps and m arker lam ps are
now on.
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2.Pullthe headlam p control
tow ard you to the outer position.
H eadlam ps are now on in addition
to above.
3.Rotate the controlw hen it is in
the on position to brighten or dim
the instrum ent panellam ps.Rotate
fully counterclockw ise to operate
courtesy and cargo lam ps.
Daytime running light (DRL)
system (if equipped)
The D RL system turns on the high
beam headlam ps,w ith a reduced
light output,w hen:
the vehicle is running (ignition
sw itch is in the O N position)
the vehicle has a fully released
parking brake
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the headlam p system is in the
O FF or park lam p position
Audio System
For inform ation on the audio
system ,refer to the Audi o Gui de.
Power point electrical outlet
The pow er point is a pow er source
for the operation ofelectrical
accessories.
D o not use the cigarette lighter in
place ofthe pow er point.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Your vehicle has one ofthe
follow ing clim ate controlsystem s:
M anualheating system
M anualheating and air
conditioning system
In addition your vehicle m ay also
be equipped w ith a auxiliary heater
and air conditioning system .
In som e m odes,the system s
function sim ilarly;in m odes w here
the system s do not function
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sim ilarly,the different functions
are noted.
Vents
A irflow from the vents m ay be
m anually adjusted by m oving the
horizontalcontrolor vertically
adjusting the vent according to
your airflow preference.
Fan speed
Turn the fan speed controlto the
desired speed.
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Temperature
Turn the tem perature controlto
the desired m ix ofw arm and cool
air (left for cooler and right for
w arm er).
Controlling airflow
Turn the m ode controlto the
desired airflow position.
Using MAX A/C mode (if
equipped)
The M A X A /C m ode recirculates
the air and directs it to flow
through the instrum ent panel
vents.The M A X A /C m ode can be
used for air conditioning or
heating.This m ode is noisier,but
m ore econom icalthan A /C m ode.
The M A X A /C m ode only functions
ifthe outside tem perature is above
10C (50F).
Select the O FF position for all
clim ate controlfunctions to cease.
The outside inlet door w illclose
and the fan is shut off.
ARM COOL COOL
M AX
A C /
VEN T
N ORM
A C /
OFF
FLR
M IX
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D rive w ith the clim ate control
system on (either in heating or
A /C m ode) to reduce hum idity in
your vehicle.
Select M A X A /C for airflow
through these vents:
Using NORM A/C mode (if
equipped)
The N O RM A /C m ode directs
outside conditioned air to flow
through the instrum ent panel
vents.The N O RM A /C m ode can
be used for heating,ventilating or
air conditioning.The N O RM A /C
m ode only functions ifthe outside
tem perature is above 10C (50F).
Select N O RM A /C for air to flow
Using the vent mode
Select the VE N T m ode for air to
flow through these vents:
Using the floor mode
Select the FLO O R m ode for air to
flow through these vents:
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Using the mix mode
The M IX m ode directs outside air
to flow through the floor vents and
w indshield defroster vents.The air
conditioning w illfunction to
dehum idify the w indow s provided
the outside tem perature is above
10C (50F).
Select the M IX m ode for air to flow
Using the mode
In addition to defogging and
dem isting,in defrost m ode your
vehicle has the capability to dem ist
the front side w indow s.The air
conditioning w illfunction to
dehum idify the w indow s provided
the outside tem perature is above
10C (50F).
Select the m ode for air to flow
AUXILIARY HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONER (IF EQUIPPED)
Ifyour vehicle is equipped w ith a
factory installed auxiliary unit,the
front controlpanelw illinclude
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separate controls for the front and
rear fans.
In addition an auxiliary unit fan
controlis located in the headliner
at a location betw een the front and
rear seats.
To controlthe auxiliary fan w ith
this control,the rear fan sw itch
on the front controlunit m ust
be in the rear controlposition.
The auxiliary unit does not
provide for m ixing ofhot and
cold air.A djustm ent of
tem perature in the rear m ay be
accom plished by increasing or
decreasing the rear fan speed.
REAR
OFF
HI
LO
REAR
CTRL
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STEERING COLUMN
CONTROLS
Ignition
A CCE SSO RY (1) allow s operation
ofsom e accessories w ithout
starting the engine.
LO CK (2) locks the steering w heel
and allow s the key to be rem oved
from the ignition.LO CK also locks
the gearshift.
O FF (3) shuts offthe engine and
allaccessories w ithout locking the
steering w heelor gearshift.
O N (4) allow s testing ofthe
vehicles w arning and indicator
lights.
STA RT (5) cranks the engine.The
key returns to the O N position
after it is released.
For m ore inform ation on the
vehicle ignition and starting the
vehicle,refer to Prepari ng to start
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
ON
OFF
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
x
x
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the vehi cle in the Starti ng
chapter.
Gearshift
For inform ation on the gearshift,
refer to Automati c Transmi ssi on
Operati on section ofthe Dri vi ng
chapter.
Using overdrive
D
(overdrive) is the norm aldrive
position for the best fueleconom y.
The overdrive function allow s
autom atic upshift and dow nshift
operation in allgears.
P R N 2 1
D
P R N 2 1 D
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Deactivating overdrive
Press the transm ission control
sw itch (TCS) on the end ofthe
gearshift lever.The Transm ission
ControlIndicator Light (TCIL)
(the w ord O FFon the gearshift
lever) w illillum inate.The
transm ission w illonly operate in
gears one through three.
D eactivate overdrive w hen:
driving w ith a heavy load
driving in hilly terrain
additionalengine braking is
desired
Activating overdrive
To return to norm aloverdrive
operation,press the TCS again.
The light illum inating the w ord
O FFw illturn off.
W hen restarting your vehicle,the
transm ission w illautom atically
return to the norm aloverdrive
operation m ode.
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Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The TCIL (the w ord O FF)
located on the gearshift lever
indicates the status ofthe
transm ission.
The TCIL m ay flash steady ifa
m alfunction is detected.Ifthis
occurs have your transm ission
serviced by your Ford dealer as
soon as possible or dam age m ay
occur.
Tilt steering
Pullthe controlto adjust the
steering colum n angle.Push the
controlback up to lock the
steering w heelinto position.
N ever adjust the steering
w heelw hen the vehicle is
m oving.
OVERDRIVE OFF
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Hazard flasher control
For m ore inform ation on the
hazard flasher control,refer to the
Roadsi de emergenci es chapter.
Windshield wipers and washer
Push the end to activate the
w asher.
Push end once for a single w ipe.
Push and hold for a constant
cycle.
Turn the dialto adjust
interm ittent w iper speed.
Flash to pass
Pulltow ard you and release for
flash-to-passoperation.
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Speed control (if equipped)
To turn speed control on
Press O N
To turn speed control off
Press O FF or
Turn offthe vehicle ignition.
O nce speed controlis sw itched off,
the previously program m ed set
speed w illbe erased.
To set a speed
Press SE T A CCE L.For speed
controlto operate,the speed
controlm ust be O N and the
vehicle speed m ust be greater than
48 km /h (30 m ph).
Ifyou drive up or dow n a steep
hill,your vehicle speed m ay vary
m om entarily slow er or faster than
the set speed.This is norm al.
Speed controlcannot reduce the
vehicle speed ifit increases above
the set speed on a dow nhill.If
your vehicle speed is faster than
the set speed w hile driving on a
dow nhillin O verdrive,you m ay
w ant to shift to the next low er
gear to reduce your vehicle speed.
ON
OFF
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
ON
OFF
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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Ifyour vehicle slow s dow ns m ore
than 16 km /h (10 m ph) below your
set speed on an uphill,your speed
controlw illdisengage.This is
norm al.Pressing RE S w ill
re-engage it.
D o not use the speed
controlin heavy traffic or
on roads that are w inding,
slippery,or unpaved.
To set a higher speed
Press and hold SE T A CCE L.
Release the sw itch w hen the
desired vehicle speed is
reached,or
Press and release SE T A CCE L.
E ach press w illincrease the set
speed by 1.6 km /h (1 m ph) or
A ccelerate w ith your accelerator
pedal,then press SE T A CCE L.
You m ay accelerate w ith the
accelerator pedalat any tim e
during speed controlusage.
Releasing the accelerator pedalw ill
return your vehicle speed to the
previously program m ed set speed.
To set a lower set speed
Press and hold CO A ST.Release
the sw itch w hen the desired
vehicle speed is reached,or
Press and release CO A ST.E ach
press w illdecrease the set
speed by 1.6 km /h (1 m ph) or
D epress the brake pedal.W hen
the desired vehicle speed is
reached press SE T A CCE L.
ON
OFF
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
ON
OFF
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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To disengage speed control
D epress the brake pedal.
D isengaging the speed controlw ill
not erase the previously
program m ed set speed.
To return to a set speed
Press RE S.For RE S to operate,
the vehicle speed m ust be faster
than 48 km /h (30 m ph).
OVERHEAD CONTROLS
Cargo and dome lamps
Rear cargo lam ps equipped w ith an
O N /O FF/D O O R controlw illlight
w hen:
the doors are closed and the
sw itch is in the O N position
either front door is open and
the sw itch is in the D O O R
position
the headlam p controlis rotated
fully counterclockw ise
W hen the cargo lam p sw itch is in
the O FF position,it w illnot
illum inate w hen you open the
doors or turn the headlam p
control.
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OFF
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ACCEL
COAST
O
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O
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Courtesy/reading lamps
The courtesy/reading lam ps w ill
illum inate w hen:
the lens is in the flat position
and any door is open
the lens is in the flat position
and the headlam p controlis
rotated fully counterclockw ise
the lens is in the rotated
position.
DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS
Power outside mirrors (if
equipped)
To adjust the outside m irrors:
1.Select the m irror you w ant to
adjust:
D river side m irror
Passenger side m irror
2.M ove the m irror controlin the
desired direction.
3.Lock the m irror by m oving the
controlto the center
position.
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Power door locks (if equipped)
Push to lock or unlock the doors.
L A lldoors locked
UA lldoors unlocked
D river side
Passenger side
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Power Windows (if equipped)
Driver side controls
Press the appropriate w indow
sw itch to operate the pow er
w indow s.
D river w indow
Front passenger w indow
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Passenger side controls
Press the w indow sw itch to
operate the pow er w indow.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)
The rem ote entry system allow s
you to lock or unlock allvehicle
doors w ithout a key.
Unlocking the doors
Press U N LO CK to unlock the
driver door.The interior lam ps w ill
illum inate.
Press U N LO CK a second tim e
w ithin five seconds to unlock all
doors.
Locking the doors
Press LO CK to lock alldoors.
To confirm alldoors are closed and
locked,press the LO CK button a
second tim e w ithin five seconds.
The doors w illlock again,the horn
w illchirp and the lam ps w illflash.
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Sounding a panic alarm
Press the PA N IC controlto
activate the alarm .
To deactivate the alarm ,press the
PA N IC controlagain or turn the
ignition to the A CC or O N position.
This device com plies w ith part 15
ofthe FCC rules.O peration is
subject to the follow ing tw o
conditions:(1) This device m ay
not cause harm fulinterference,
and (2) This device m ust accept
any interference received,
including interference that m ay
cause undesired operation.
Replacing the batteries
The transm itter is pow ered by tw o
coin type three-volt lithium
batteries.A decrease in operating
range can be caused by:
battery failure
w eather conditions
structures around the vehicle
To replace the batteries:
1.Tw ist a thin coin betw een the
tw o halves ofthe transm itter.D O
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TH E TRA N SM ITTE R A PA RT.
2.Place the positive (+) side of
new batteries dow n.
3.Snap the tw o halves back
together.
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Replacing lost transmitters
Take allyour vehicles transm itters
to your dealer for reprogram m ing
if:
a transm itter is lost or
you w ant to purchase additional
transm itters (up to four m ay be
program m ed).
Illuminated entry system
The interior lam ps illum inate
w hen:
either front door handle is lifted
or
the rem ote entry system is used
to unlock the door or sound the
personalalarm .
The system autom atically turns off
after 25 seconds or w hen the
ignition is turned to the STA RT or
A CC position.
The inside lights w illnot turn off
if:
they have been turned on w ith
the dim m er controlor
any door is open.
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SEATS
Front seats
Adjusting manual seats
Lift the adjustm ent controlto
m ove the seat forw ard or
backw ard.
Pullthe controlup to recline the
seat
N ever adjust the drivers
seat or seatback w hen the
vehicle is m oving.
D o not pile cargo higher
than the seatbacks to
avoid injuring people in a
collision or sudden stop.
A lw ays drive and ride w ith
your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across
the hips.
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Adjusting power seats
Pullthe controlup to recline the
seat
M ove the controlin the direction
you w ant the seat to m ove.
Forw ard to m ove seat forw ard
Rearw ard to m ove seat rearw ard
U p to raise the seat
D ow n to low er the seat
Push the controlto tilt the front of
the seat up or dow n.
Push the controlto tilt the rear of
the seat up or dow n.
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Lumbar support (if equipped)
Rotate the controlon the seat to
increase or decrease the lum bar
support.
Rear bench seat
To remove the seats:
1.D isengage the lap/shoulder belt
from the seat by inserting a key or
sm allscrew driver into the slot in
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the detachable anchor and lifting
upw ard.
Stow the tongue end ofthe
detachable anchor.
2.Lift and rotate the LH /RH seat
latch handles rearw ard.
3.Lift the LH /RH latch rod hook
ends out ofthe locking holes in
the front strikers.
4.M ove the seat rearw ard and lift
the seats rear hooks aw ay from the
rear strikers prior to lifting the
front hooks out from the front
strikers.
5.Rem ove the seat assem bly.
To install the seat:
1.Position the seat in the vehicle.
2.A lign front hooks to front
strikers,prior to low ering the rear
hooks and aligning them w ith the
rear strikers.
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3.E ngage the LH /RH latch rod
hook ends in the front striker
locking holes.
4.Rotate the LH /RH latch handles
forw ard,and at the sam e tim e
slide the seat assem bly forw ard to
engage the strikers.Continue
forw ard m ovem ent untilthe seat
reaches the end ofits travel.
5.M ake sure the safety belt is not
tw isted,then insert the seat belt
tongue into detachable anchor
untilyou hear a clickand feel
the latch engage.
A lw ays latch the vehicle
seat to the floor,w hether
the seat is occupied or em pty.If
not latched,the seat m ay cause
injury during a sudden stop.
Quick release captains chair
To remove the seats:
1.D isengage the lap/shoulder belt
from the seat by inserting a key or
sm allscrew driver into the slot in
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the detachable anchor and lifting
upw ard.
Stow the tongue end ofthe
detachable anchor.
2.Pullthe seat latch handle,then
pullthe seat tow ard the right side
ofthe vehicle to disengage four
pins from the floor m ount.
3.Rem ove the seat.
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To install the seats:
1.Position the seat to the floor
m ount.
2.E ngage the four pins into the
floor m ount hole and push the seat
tow ard the left side ofthe vehicle
to fully engage.
3.Pullthe seat latch handle
dow nw ard to lock the seat in
position.
4.M ake sure the safety belt is not
tw isted,then insert the seat belt
tongue into detachable anchor
untilyou hear a clickand feel
the latch engage.
Check to see that the seat
and seatback is latched
securely in position.K eep floor
area free ofobjects that w ould
prevent proper seat engagem ent.
N ever attem pt to adjust the seat
w hile the vehicle is in m otion.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Safety restraints precautions
A lw ays drive and ride w ith
your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across
the hips.
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To prevent the risk of
injury,m ake sure children
sit w here they can be properly
restrained.
N ever let a passenger hold
a child on his or her lap
w hile the vehicle is m oving.The
passenger cannot protect the
child from injury in a collision.
It is extrem ely dangerous
to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside ofa vehicle.In
a collision,people riding in these
areas are m ore likely to be
seriously injured or killed.D o not
allow people to ride in any area
ofyour vehicle that is not
equipped w ith seats and safety
belts.Be sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and using a
safety belt properly.
E ach seating position in
your vehicle has a specific
safety belt assem bly w hich is
m ade up ofone buckle and one
tongue that are designed to be
used as a pair.1) U se the
shoulder belt on the outside
shoulder only.N ever w ear the
shoulder belt under the arm .2)
N ever sw ing it around your neck
over the inside shoulder.3)
N ever use a single belt for m ore
than one person.
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Safety belt buckle pretensioner
Your vehicle is equipped w ith
safety belt buckle pretensioners at
the driver and front passenger
seating positions.
The safety belt buckle pretensioner
is a device w hich rem oves excess
w ebbing from the safety belt
system .The safety belt buckle
pretensioner uses the sam e crash
sensor system as the air bag
supplem entalrestraint system
(SRS).W hen the safety belt buckle
pretensioner deploys,the buckle
m oves dow nw ard,pulling excess
w ebbing from the lap and shoulder
safety belt.
Combination lap and shoulder
belts
To fasten the safety belt,insert the
tongue into the slot in the buckle.
To disconnect the safety belt at:
front seating positions,push the
red release button on the end of
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the buckle and rem ove the
tongue from the buckle.
rear seating positions,push the
red release button on the side of
the buckle and rem ove the
tongue from the buckle.
The lap belts should fit
snugly and as low as
possible around the hips,not
around the w aist.
The outboard safety restraints in
the vehicle are com bination lap
and shoulder belts.The front
passenger and rear outboard
seating positions safety belts have
tw o types oflocking m odes.
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Vehicle sensitive (emergency)
locking mode
In this m ode,the shoulder belt w ill
allow freedom ofm ovem ent,
locking tight only on hard braking,
hard cornering or im pacts of
approxim ately 8 km /h (5 m ph) or
m ore.The front seat belts can also
be m ade to lock by jerking on the
belt.
Automatic locking mode
In this m ode,the safety belt is
locked in a certain position by the
occupant and rem ains locked until
the w ebbing is fully retracted.
The autom atic locking m ode is not
available on the driver belt.
When to use the automatic
locking mode
W hen a tight lap/shoulder fit is
desired.
Any time a child safety seat is
installed in the vehicle.Refer to
Chi ldren and i nfant or Chi ld
safety seats later in this section.
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Using the automatic locking
mode
1.Buckle the com bination lap and
shoulder belt.
2.G rasp the shoulder portion and
pulldow nw ard untilthe entire belt
is extracted.
3.A llow the belt to retract.A s the
belt retracts,you w illhear a
clicking sound.This indicates the
safety belt is now in the autom atic
locking m ode.
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Canceling the automatic locking
mode
D isconnect the com bination
lap/shoulder belt and allow it to
retract com pletely to cancelthe
autom atic locking m ode and
activate the vehicle sensitive
(em ergency) locking m ode.
Front safety belt height
adjustment
Your vehicle has safety belt height
adjustm ents for the driver and
front passenger.A djust the height
ofthe shoulder belt so the belt
rests across the m iddle ofyour
shoulder.
To low er the height ofthe shoulder
belt:
1.Push the button dow n
2.Slide dow n
To raise the height ofthe shoulder
belt:
1.Slide up
2.Pulldow n on the height
adjustm ent assem bly to m ake sure
it is locked in place
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Lap belts
The lap belts in the center seating
position ofthe three-passenger
bench seat and both inboard seats
ofthe four-passenger bench seat
do not adjust autom atically.You
m ust adjust them to fit snugly and
low as possible around your hips.
D o not w ear the lap belt around
your w aist.
M ake sure you insert the tongue
into the correct buckle.Ifyou
need to lengthen the belt,turn the
tongue at a right angle to the belt
and pullacross your lap untilit
reaches the buckle.Ifyou need to
tighten the belt,pullthe loose end
ofthe w ebbing untilit is snug
across the hips.Shorten and fasten
the belt w hen not in use.
Safety belt extension assembly
Ifthe safety belt assem bly is too
short,even w hen fully extended,
20 cm (eight inches) can be added
to the safety belt assem bly by
adding a safety belt extension
assem bly.Safety belt extension
assem blies are available for front
or rear seating positions and are
not interchangeable.
Front seating positions (part
num ber 611C22)
Rear seating positions (part
num ber 611C22)
Safety belt extension assem blies
can be obtained from your dealer
at no cost.
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U se only extensions m anufactured
by the sam e supplier as the safety
belt.M anufacturer identification is
located at the end ofthe w ebbing
on the label.A lso,use the safety
belt extension only ifthe safety
belt is too short for you w hen fully
extended.D o not use extension to
change the fit ofthe shoulder belt
across the torso.
Safety belt indicator light and
warning chime
The seat belt w arning light
illum inates in the instrum ent
cluster and a chim e sounds to
rem ind the occupants to fasten
their safety belts.
Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The drivers safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition key
is turned to ON...
The safety belt indicator illuminates
and the warning chime/buzzer
sounds for four to eight seconds.
The drivers side safety belt is
buckled while the indicator
light is illuminated and the
warning chime is sounding...
The safety belt warning chime turns
off.
The drivers safety belt is
buckled before the ignition key
is turned to ON...
The safety belt indicator
chime/buzzer remains off.
Safety belt inspection after a
collision, maintenance and care
Check the safety belt system
periodically to m ake sure that it
w orks properly and is not
dam aged.Check the safety belts to
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m ake sure there are no nicks,
w ears or cuts.
A llsafety belt assem blies,
including retractors,buckles,front
seat belt buckle support assem blies
(slide bar) (ifso equipped),
shoulder belt height adjusters (if
so equipped),child safety seat
tether bracket assem blies (ifso
equipped) and attaching hardw are,
should be inspected after any
collision.Ford recom m ends that all
safety belt assem blies used in
vehicles involved in a collision be
replaced.H ow ever,ifthe collision
w as m inor and a qualified
technician finds that the belts do
not show dam age and continue to
operate properly,they do not need
to be replaced.Safety belt
assem blies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected
and replaced ifeither dam age or
im proper operation is noted.
AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Important air bag precautions
and warnings
Your vehicle is equipped w ith a
supplem entalrestraint system
designed to w ork w ith the safety
belts to help protect you and your
right front passenger in the event
ofcertain collisions described in
the section How does the ai r bag
supplemental restrai nt system
work?
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A lloccupants ofthe
vehicle,including the
driver,should alw ays w ear their
safety belts,failure to do so m ay
increase the risk ofpersonal
injury in the event ofa collision.
The right front passenger
air bag is not designed to
restrain occupants in the center
front seating position.
D o not place objects or
m ount equipm ent on or
near the dashboard area,
steering w heelor in front ofthe
passenger that m ay com e in
contact w ith a deploying air bag.
Failure to follow this instruction
m ay increase the risk ofpersonal
D o not attem pt to service,
repair,or m odify the A ir
Bag Supplem entalRestraint
System or its fuses.See your
Ford or Lincoln-M ercury dealer.
Ifyou are close to an
inflating air bag,it could
seriously injure you.Sit against
the seatback and position your
seat such that it is as far back
from the steering w heelas
possible but stillallow s you to
properly controlthe vehicle.
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Children and air bags
Children should be placed
in the rear in an
appropriate child safety seat that
is properly secured to the
vehicle.
Children should alw ays
w ear their safety belts.
Failure to follow this instruction
m ay increase the risk ofpersonal
Rear-facing infant seats
M U ST alw ays be secured
in the rear seat.In vehicles
w ithout a rear seat,a rear-facing
infant seat should be secured in
the front seat O N LY ifyour
vehicle does not have a
passenger side air bag or your
vehicle is equipped w ith a
passenger air bag deactivate
sw itch and the sw itch is turned
to O FF.
W hen using forw ard-facing
child safety seats in
vehicles w ith only tw o seating
positions so the forw ard-facing
child safety seat cannot be
placed in the rear ofthe vehicle,
m ove the passenger seat as far
back from the instrum ent panel
as possible.N ever secure
rear-facing infant seats in the
front seat.
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For additionalim portant safety
inform ation on the proper use of
seat belts,child seats and infant
seats,please read the entire
chapter in this ow ners guide.
How does the air bag
supplemental restraint system
work?
The A ir Bag Supplem ental
Restraint System is designed to
activate w hen the vehicle sustains
sufficient longitudinal(lengthw ise)
deceleration that is equalto or
greater than hitting an im m ovable
barrier head on at a range ofabout
1224 km /h (814 m ph).
The fact that the air bags did not
inflate in a collision does not m ean
that som ething is w rong w ith the
system .Rather,it m eans the forces
w ere not ofthe type sufficient to
cause activation.
Ifthe vehicle experiences
sufficient longitudaldeceleration,
the system is activated and the air
bags inflate rapidly.A fter the air
bag inflates,it w illquickly deflate.
This occurs so quickly that som e
people m ay not even realize that
the air bag inflated.
A fter the air bag deploym ent,you
m ay notice a sm oke-like,pow dery
residue or sm ellthe burnt
propellant (w hich is used to
lubricate the air bag) or sodium
com pounds,such as sodium
carbonates (e.g.,baking soda) that
result from the com bustion process
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that inflates the air bag.Sm all
am ounts ofsodium hydroxide m ay
be present w hich m ay irritate the
skin and eyes,but none ofthe
residue is toxic.
The A ir Bag Supplem ental
Restraint System w illreduce,but
not elim inate allinjuries in an
accident.
Severalair bag system
com ponents get hot after
inflation.D o not try to touch
them after inflation.
The air bag w illonly
inflate once and the
pretensioners (ifequipped) w ill
only activate once.The system is
designed to function on a
one-tim e-only basis.Ifthe air bag
is inflated,TH E A IR BA G W ILL
N O T FU N CTIO N A G A IN A N D
M U ST BE RE PLA CE D
IM M E D IATE LY.Ifthe
pretensioners activate (if
equipped),TH E
PRE TE N SIO N E RS W ILL N O T
FU N CTIO N A G A IN A N D M U ST
BE RE PLA CE D IM M E D IATE LY.
Ifthe pretensioners are not
replaced,this w illincrease the
risk ofinjury in a subsequent
collision.
The SRS consists of:
driver and passenger air bag
m odules (w hich include the
inflators and air bags),
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one or m ore im pact and safing
sensors,
a readiness light and tone,
driver and front passenger
safety belt buckle pretensioners
and the electricalw iring w hich
connects the com ponents.
The diagnostic m odule m onitors its
ow n internalcircuits and the
supplem entalair bag electrical
system readiness (including the
im pact sensors),the system w iring,
the air bag system readiness light,
the air bag back up pow er and the
air bag ignitors.
Determining if the system is
operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in
the instrum ent cluster or a tone to
indicate the condition ofthe
system .Refer to the Ai r bag
readi ness section in the
Instrumentati on chapter.Routine
m aintenance ofthe air bag is not
required.
A difficulty w ith the system is
indicated by one or m ore ofthe
follow ing:
The readiness light w illeither
flash or stay lit.
The readiness light w illnot
illum inate im m ediately after
ignition is turned on.
A group offive beeps w illbe
heard.The tone pattern w ill
repeat periodically untilthe
problem and light are repaired.
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Ifany ofthese things happen,even
interm ittently,have the SRS
serviced at your dealership or by a
qualified technician im m ediately.
U nless serviced,the system m ay
not function properly in the event
ofa collision.
Disposal of air bags and air bag
equipped vehicles
For disposalofair bags or air bag
equipped vehicles,see your local
dealership or qualified technician.
A ir bags M U ST BE disposed ofby
qualified personnel.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR
CHILDREN
Important child restraint
precautions
You are required by law to use
safety restraints for children in the
U .S.and Canada.Ifsm allchildren
ride in your vehicle (generally
children w ho are four years old or
younger and w ho w eigh 18 kg [40
lbs]or less),you m ust put them in
safety seats m ade especially for
children.Check your localand
state law s for specific
requirem ents regarding the safety
ofchildren in your vehicle.
N ever let a passenger hold
a child on his or her lap
w hile the vehicle is m oving.The
passenger cannot protect the
child from injury in a collision.
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A lw ays follow the instructions and
w arnings that com e w ith any infant
or child restraint you m ight use.
Children should be placed in the
rear seat ofyour vehicle.A ccident
statistics suggest that children are
safer w hen properly restrained in
the rear seating positions than in
the front seating position.
Installforw ard-facing convertible
safety seats only in vehicle seating
positions equipped w ith
lap-shoulder belts.Forw ard facing
convertible safety seats can be
used in the center ofthe
three-passenger second row bench
seat only ifa top tether strap is
used.Ford recom m ends placing
forw ard-facing safety seats in the
second row and using safety seats
w ith top tether straps for added
protection.For m ore inform ation
on top tether straps see attachi ng
safety seats wi th tether straps in
this section.
A ny booster seat that places the
vehicles lap belt or shoulder belt
around a shield above and ahead
ofthe childs hips should not be
used in this vehicle.
Do not use a
forw ard-facing safety seat
or an infant seat in the last row
ofa 12- or 15-passenger Club
W agon.
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Children and safety belts
Children w ho are too large for
child safety seats (as specified by
your child safety seat
m anufacturer) should alw ays w ear
safety belts.
Follow allthe im portant safety
restraint and air bag precautions
that apply to adult passengers in
your vehicle.
Ifthe shoulder belt portion ofa
com bination lap and shoulder belt
can be positioned so it does not
cross or rest in front ofthe childs
face or neck,the child should w ear
the lap and shoulder belt.M oving
the child closer to the center of
the vehicle m ay help provide a
good shoulder belt fit.
To im prove the fit oflap and
shoulder belts on children w ho
have outgrow n child safety seats,
Ford recom m ends use ofa
belt-positioning booster seat that is
labelled as conform ing to all
Federalm otor vehicle safety
standards.Belt-positioning booster
seats raise the child and provide a
shorter,firm er seating cushion that
encourages safer seating posture
and better fit oflap and shoulder
belts on the child.A
belt-positioning booster should be
used ifthe shoulder belt rests in
front ofthe childs face or neck,or
ifthe lap belt does not fit snugly
on both thighs,or ifthe thighs are
too short to let the child sit allthe
w ay back on the seat cushion
w hen the low er legs hang over the
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edge ofthe seat cushion.You m ay
w ish to discuss the specialneeds
ofyour child w ith your
pediatrician.
Child and infant or child safety
seats
Carefully follow allofthe
m anufacturers instructions
included w ith the safety seat you
put in your vehicle.Ifyou do not
installand use the safety seat
properly,the child m ay be
injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
Ford recom m ends the use ofa
child safety seat having a top
tether strap.Installthe child safety
seat in a seating position w hich is
capable ofproviding a tether
anchorage.For m ore inform ation
on top tether straps see Attachi ng
safety seats wi th tether straps in
this chapter.
W hen installing a child safety seat:
U se the correct safety belt
buckle for that seating position.
M ake sure the tongue is
securely fastened in the buckle.
K eep the buckle release button
pointing up and aw ay from the
safety seat,w ith the tongue
betw een the child seat and the
release button,to prevent
accidentalunbuckling.
Place seatbacks in the upright
position.
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Put the safety belt in the
autom atic locking m ode.Refer
to Usi ng the automati c locki ng
mode in this chapter.
Installing child safety seats in
combination lap and shoulder
belt seating positions
1.Position the child safety seat in
a seat w ith a com bination lap and
shoulder belt.
Ifyou choose to installa child
safety seat in the front passenger
seat,m ove the seat as far back as
possible.
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Rear-facing child seats or
infant carriers should
never be placed in the front
seats.
2.Pulldow n on the shoulder belt
and then grasp the shoulder belt
and lap belt together.
3.W hile holding the shoulder and
lap belt portions together,route
the tongue through the child seat
according to the child seat
m anufacturersinstructions.Be
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sure the belt w ebbing is not
tw isted.
4.Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle for that seating
position untilyou hear and feelthe
latch engage.M ake sure the
tongue is latched securely by
pulling on it.
5.To put the retractor in the
autom atic locking m ode,grasp the
shoulder portion ofthe belt and
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pulldow nw ard untilallofthe belt
is extracted and a click is heard.
6.A llow the belt to retract.The
belt w illclick as it retracts to
indicate it is in the autom atic
locking m ode.
7.Pullthe lap belt portion across
the child seat tow ard the buckle
and pullup on the shoulder belt
w hile pushing dow n w ith knee on
the child seat.
8.A llow the safety belt to retract
to rem ove any slack in the belt.
9.Before placing the child in the
seat,forcibly tilt the seat forw ard
and back to m ake sure the seat is
securely held in place.
10.Try to pullthe belt out ofthe
retractor to m ake sure the
retractor is in the autom atic
locking m ode (you should not be
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able to pullm ore belt out).Ifthe
retractor is not locked,unbuckle
the belt and repeat steps tw o
through nine.
Check to m ake sure the child seat
is properly secured before each
use.
Installing a child safety seat at
the rear center seating position
with locking adjustable lap belt
1.Lengthen the lap belt.To
lengthen the belt,hold tongue so
that its bottom is perpendicular to
the direction ofw ebbing w hile
sliding the tongue up the w ebbing.
2.Place the child safety seat in the
center seating position.
3.Route the tongue and w ebbing
through the child seat according to
the child seat m anufacturers
instructions.
4.Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle for the center
seating position untilyou hear a
snap and feelit latch.M ake sure
the tongue is securely fastened to
the buckle by pulling on tongue.
5.Push dow n on the child seat
w hile pulling on the loose end of
the lap belt w ebbing to tighten the
belt.
6.Before placing the child into
child seat,forcibly tilt the child
seat from side-to-side and in
forw ard directions to ensure that
the seat is held securely in place.
Ifthe child seat m oves excessively,
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repeat steps 5 and 6,or properly
installthe child seat in a different
seating position.
Attaching safety seats with
tether straps
Som e m anufacturers m ake safety
seats that include a tether strap
that goes over the back ofthe
vehicle seat and attaches to an
anchoring point.O ther
m anufacturers offer the tether
strap as an accessory.Contact the
m anufacturer ofyour child safety
seat for inform ation about ordering
a tether strap.
Tether anchorage
Children should be placed
in the rear in an
appropriate child safety seat that
is properly secured to the
vehicle.
Rear-facing infant seats
m ust alw ays be secured in
the rear seat.In vehicles w ithout
a rear seat,a rear-facing infant
seat should be secured in the
front seat only ifyour vehicle
does not have a passenger side
air bag or your vehicle is
equipped w ith a passenger air
bag deactivate sw itch and the
sw itch is turned to O FF.
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W hen using forw ard-facing
child safety seats in
vehicles w ith only tw o seating
positions so the forw ard-facing
child safety seat cannot be
placed in the rear ofthe vehicle,
m ove the passenger seat as far
back from the instrum ent panel
as possible.
Front passenger seating
position
The front passenger seating
position does not require any
tether hardw are.The tether can be
attached directly to the rear ofthe
front seat.
1.Position the child safety seat on
the front right-hand passenger
seat.
2.A djust the front right-hand
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passenger seat fullforw ard.
3.Route the child safety seat
tether strap over the back ofthe
front right-hand passenger seat as
show n.
4.G rasp the tether strap and
position it to the seat pedestalas
show n.
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5.Rotate the tether strap as
show n.
6.Clip the tether strap to the seat
pedestalas show n.
D o not clip the tether strap to the
seat pedestalas show n.
Ifthe tether strap is clipped
incorrectly (as show n) the child
safety seat m ay not be retained
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properly in the event ofa collision.
7.Rotate the tether strap clip as
show n.
8.A djust the front right-hand
passenger seat to the fullrearw ard
position.
9.Refer to the instructions in this
section under Installi ng chi ld
safety seats i n combi nati on lap
and shoulder belt seati ng
posi ti ons to secure the child
safety seat.
10.Tighten the child safety seat
tether strap according to the
m anufacturers instructions.
For additionalim portant safety
inform ation on the proper use of
seatbelts,child seats and infant
seats,please read the entire
chapter in this ow ners guide.
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Rear seatingpositions
A ttachm ent holes have been
provided in your vehicle to attach
anchor hardw are,ifrequired.
Tether anchor hardw are kits (Part
N o.613D 74) including instructions,
m ay be obtained at no charge from
any Ford dealer.
Second row bucket seats (at
rear oflow er seat fram e)
3passenger bench seat (on rear
railofseat cushion fram e)
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STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Important safety precautions
A com puter system controls the
engines idle revolutions per
m inute (RPM ).W hen the engine
starts,the idle RPM runs faster to
w arm the engine.Ifthe engine idle
speed does not slow dow n
autom atically,have the vehicle
checked.D o not allow the vehicle
to idle for m ore than ten m inutes.
E xtended idling at high
engine speeds can produce
very high tem peratures in the
engine and exhaust system ,
creating the risk offire or other
dam age.
D o not park,idle,or drive
your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover.The
em ission system heats up the
engine com partm ent and exhaust
system ,w hich can start a fire.
D o not start your vehicle
in a closed garage or in
other enclosed areas.E xhaust
fum es can be toxic.A lw ays open
the garage door before you start
the engine.See Guardi ng
agai nst exhaust fumes in this
chapter for m ore instructions.
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Ifyou sm ellexhaust fum es
inside your vehicle,have
your dealer inspect your vehicle
im m ediately.D o not drive ifyou
sm ellexhaust fum es.
Preparing to start the vehicle
E ngine starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system .This system
m eets allCanadian
Interference-Causing E quipm ent
standard requirem ents regulating
the im pulse electricalfield strength
ofradio noise.
W hen starting a fuel-injected
engine,avoid pressing the
accelerator before or during
starting.O nly use the accelerator
w hen you have difficulty starting
the engine.For m ore inform ation
on starting the vehicle,refer to
Starti ng the vehi cle in this
chapter.
Before starting the vehicle:
1.M ake sure allvehicle occupants
have buckled their safety belts.For
m ore inform ation on safety belts
and their proper usage,refer to
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the Seati ng and safety restrai nts
chapter.
2.M ake sure the headlam ps and
vehicle accessories are off.
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M ake sure the parking brake is
set.
M ake sure the gearshift is in P.
3.Turn the key to the O N position
(w ithout turning the key to
STA RT.)
D
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0 0 0 0
BRAKE
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M ake sure the corresponding lights
illum inate briefly.Ifa light fails to
illum inate,have the vehicle
serviced.
Ifthe drivers safety belt is
fastened,the light does not
illum inate.
STARTING PROCEDURE
Starting the engine
1.Turn the key to 5 (Start)
w ithout pressing the accelerator.
The key w illreturn to 4 (O n).
2.Ifthe engine does not start
w ithin five seconds,w ait ten
seconds and try again.
3.Ifthe engine does not start in
tw o attem pts O R the tem perature
is below 12C (10F),depress
accelerator and start the engine
w hile holding the accelerator
dow n.Release accelerator w hen
engine starts.
4.A fter idling for a few seconds,
apply the brake and release the
parking brake.
Using the engine block heater
(if equipped)
A n engine block heater w arm s the
engine coolant,w hich im proves
starting,w arm s up the engine
3
2
1
5
4
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faster and allow s the
heater-defroster system to respond
quickly.They are strongly
recom m ended ifyou live in a
region w here tem peratures reach
23C (10F) or below.
For best results,plug the heater in
at least three hours before starting
the vehicle.U sing the heater for
longer than three hours w illnot
harm the engine,so the heater can
be plugged in the night before
starting the vehicle.
To prevent electrical
shock,do not use your
heater w ith ungrounded
electricalsystem s or
tw o-pronged (cheater) adapters.
Guarding against exhaust
fumes
A lthough odorless and colorless,
carbon m onoxide is present in
exhaust fum es.Take precautions
to avoid its dangerous effects.
Ifyou ever sm ellexhaust
fum es ofany kind inside
your vehicle,have your dealer
inspect and fix your vehicle
sm ellexhaust fum es.These
fum es are harm fuland could kill
you.
H ave the exhaust and body
ventilation system s checked
w henever:
the vehicle is raised for service
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the sound ofthe exhaust system
changes
the vehicle has been dam aged in
a collision
Important ventilating
information
Ifthe engine is idling w hile the
vehicle is stopped in a closed area
for long periods oftim e,open the
w indow s at least 2.5 cm (1 in).
A djust the heating or air
conditioning (ifequipped) to bring
in fresh air.
Im prove vehicle ventilation by
keeping allair inlet vents clear of
snow,leaves and other debris.
M AX
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BRAKES
Your brakes are self-adjusting.
Refer to the Service G uidefor
m aintenance scheduling.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if
equipped)
The A BS operates by detecting the
onset ofw heellock up during
brake applications and
com pensating for this tendency.
The front w heels are prevented
from locking even w hen the brakes
are firm ly applied.The
accom panying illustration depicts
the advantage ofan A BS equipped
vehicle (on bottom ) to a non-A BS
equipped vehicle (on top) during
hard braking.
Using ABS
In an em ergency,apply fullforce
on the brake.The A BS w illbe
activated im m ediately,thus
allow ing you to retain full
steering controlofyour vehicle
and,providing there is sufficient
space,w illenable you to avoid
obstacles and bring the vehicle
to a quiet stop.
W e recom m end that you
fam iliarize yourselfw ith this
braking technique.H ow ever,
avoid taking any unnecessary
risks.
Parking brake
The parking brake should be used
w henever you park your vehicle.It
is not designed to stop a m oving
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vehicle.H ow ever,ifthe norm al
brakes fail,the parking brake can
be used to stop your vehicle in an
em ergency.Since the parking
brake applies only the rear brakes,
the vehicles stopping distance w ill
increase greatly and the handling
ofyour vehicle w illbe adversely
affected.
Setting the parking brake
The brake light in the instrum ent
cluster w illillum inate and rem ain
illum inated (w hen the ignition
sw itch is turned to O N ) untilthe
parking brake is released.
Fully depress the parking brake
pedal.
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Releasing parking brake
Push parking brake pedaldow n
firm ly,then release.
Ifthe parking brake is fully
released,but the Brake
System light rem ains on,have
the brakes checked im m ediately.
They m ay not be w orking
properly.
STEERING YOUR VEHICLE
Ifthe am ount ofeffort needed to
steer your vehicle changes at a
constant speed,have the vehicle
pow er steering system checked.
N ever hold the steering w heelto
the extrem e left or right for m ore
than five seconds ifthe engine is
running.This can dam age the
pow er steering pum p.
A fter any severe im pact or
collision involving the front end,
observe the steering w heel
alignm ent.Ifthe spoke ofthe
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steering w heelseem to be in a
different position w hile going
straight dow n the road,have the
suspension and steering checked
for possible dam age.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OPERATION
H old the brake pedaldow n
w hile you m ove the
gearshift lever from position to
position.Ifyou do not hold the
brake pedaldow n,your vehicle
m ay m ove unexpectedly and
injure som eone.
Pullthe gearshift lever tow ards
you and dow nw ard to m ove the
autom atic gearshift.
P (Park) A lw ays com e to a
com plete stop before shifting into
or out ofP (Park).
W hen you leave your
vehicle,place the gearshift
lever in P (Park).Set the
parking brake fully,and shut off
the engine.N ever park your
vehicle in N (N eutral).Ifyou do
not take these precautions,your
vehicle m ay m ove suddenly and
injure som eone.
R (Reverse) A lw ays com e to a
com plete stop before shifting into
or out ofR (Reverse).
P R N 2 1
D
P R N 2 1 D
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N (Neutral) Vehicle is free to
roll.
D
(Overdrive) The norm al
driving position for the best fuel
econom y.Transm ission operates
autom atically in gears one through
four.
D
(O verdrive) can be deactivated
by pressing the transm ission
controlsw itch on the end ofthe
gearshift lever.The transm ission
controlindicator light (TCIL) (the
w ord O FF) on the end ofthe
gearshift lever w illrem ain off.
D (Drive) N ot show n on the
display.A ctivate by pressing the
transm ission controlsw itch on the
end ofthe gearshift lever.The
TCIL (the w ord O FF) w ill
illum inate on the gearshift lever.
Transm ission operates in gears one
through three.D (D rive) provides
m ore engine braking than
D
(O verdrive) and is useful
w henever driving conditions (i.e.,
city traffic,hilly terrain,etc.) cause
the transm ission to excessively
shift betw een
D
(O verdrive) and
D (D rive).
A lso deactivate
D
(O verdrive)
w hen:
driving w ith a heavy load
tow ing a trailer up or dow n
steep hills
additionalengine braking is
desired
To return to
D
(O verdrive)
m ode,press the transm ission
controlsw itch.The TCIL (the
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w ord O FF) w illno longer be
illum inated.
E ach tim e the vehicle is started,
the transm ission w illautom atically
return to norm aloverdrive m ode
and you m ust press the TCS to
deactivate overdrive again ifyou
do not w ant overdrive operation.
2 (Second) U se 2 (Second) to
start-up on slippery roads or to
provide additionalengine braking
on dow ngrades.Transm ission
operates in first and second gears.
1 (Low) U se 1 (Low ) to
provide m axim um engine braking
on steep dow ngrades.U pshifts can
be m ade by shifting to 2 (Second)
or to
D
(O verdrive).Selecting 1
(Low ) at higher speeds causes a
shift to 2 (Second),and w illshift
to 1 (Low ) after vehicle
decelerates to the proper speed.
Brake-shift interlock
The brake-shift interlock feature
prevents you from shifting from P
(Park) unless the brake pedalis
depressed (w ith the ignition in the
O N position).Ifyou cannot m ove
the gearshift out ofP (Park) w ith
the brake pedaldepressed:
1.Turn ignition key to O ff.
2.A pply the parking brake.
3.Turn ignition key to Lock and
rem ove the key.
4.Re-insert the ignition key and
turn it to O ff.
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5.Shift the transm ission to N
(N eutral).
6.Start the vehicle.
Ifyou need to use the above
procedure,it is possible that a fuse
has blow n and your brakelam ps
m ay not be functioning.Refer to
the Roadsi de emergenci es
chapter for instructions on
replacing fuses.
D o not drive your vehicle
untilyou verify that the
brakelam ps are w orking.
VEHICLE LOADING
It is extrem ely dangerous
to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside ofa vehicle.In
a collision,people riding in these
areas are m ore likely to be
seriously injured or killed.D o not
allow people to ride in any area
ofyour vehicle that is not
equipped w ith seats and safety
belts.Be sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and using a
safety belt properly.
Before loading a vehicle,fam iliarize
yourselfw ith the follow ing term s:
Base CurbWeight: W eight of
the vehicle including any
standard equipm ent,fluids,
lubricants,etc.It does not
include passengers or
afterm arket equipm ent.
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Payload: Com bined m axim um
allow able w eight ofcargo,
passengers and optional
equipm ent.The payload equals
G ross Vehicle W eight Rating
(G VW R) m inus base curb
w eight.
GVW(Gross Vehicle Weight):
Base curb w eight plus the
payload w eight (including
passengers,cargo and optional
equipm ent.Rem em ber,the G VW
is not a lim it or a specification.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating): M axim um totalw eight
ofthe base vehicle,passengers,
optionalequipm ent and cargo.
The G VW R is specific to each
particular vehicle and is listed
on the Safety Com pliance
Certification Labelon the driver
door pillar.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating): Carrying capacity for
each axle system (front and
rear).This am ount is specific to
each particular vehicle and is
listed on the Safety Com pliance
Certification Labelon the driver
door pillar.
GCWR (Gross Combined
Weight Rating): M axim um
com bined w eight ofthe tow ing
vehicle (including passengers
and cargo) and the trailer.The
G CW R indicates the m axim um
loaded w eight that the vehicle is
allow ed to tow.
Maximumtrailer weight:
M axim um w eight ofa trailer the
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loaded vehicle (including
passengers and cargo) is
perm itted to tow.It is
determ ined by subtracting the
w eight ofthe loaded tow ing
vehicle from the G CW R ofthe
tow ing vehicle.
Trailer weight range:
Specified w eight range that the
trailer m ust fallw ithin that
ranges from zero to the
m axim um trailer w eight rating.
Rem em ber to figure in the tongue
load ofyour loaded trailer w hen
figuring the totalw eight ofyour
vehicle and rear axle loads.
D o not use replacem ent tires w ith
low er w eight capacities than the
originalbecause they m ay low er
the vehicles G VW R and G AW R
lim itations.Replacem ent tires w ith
a higher w eight lim it than the
originals do not increase the
G VW R and G AW R lim itations.
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Calculating the load your
vehicle can carry/tow
1.U se the Safety Com pliance
Certification Labelto find the axle
code num ber and engine type for
your vehicle.
2.U se the appropriate m axim um
G ross Com bined W eight Rating
(G CW R) chart to find the
m axim um G CW R for your type
engine and rear axle ratio.
3.W eigh your vehicle as you
custom arily operate the vehicle
w ithout cargo.To obtain correct
w eights,try taking your vehicle to
a shipping com pany or an
inspection station for trucks.
4.Subtract your loaded vehicle
w eight from the m axim um G CW R
on the follow ing charts.This is the
m axim um trailer w eight your
vehicle can tow and m ust fall
below the m axim um show n under
M axim um Trailer W eight on the
chart.
Trailer Towing Table
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR kg
(lb)
Trailer weight
range kg (lb)
(0-Maximum)
Maximum
Frontal Area Of
Trailer Ft
2
Regular Van E-150
4.2L 3.31
4,082
(9,000)
1,860
(4,100)
60
4.2L 3.55
4,536
(10,000)
2,313
(5,100)
60
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Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR kg
(lb)
Trailer weight
range kg (lb)
(0-Maximum)
Maximum
Frontal Area Of
Trailer Ft
2
4.6L 3.31
4,990
(11,000)
2,766
(6,100)
60
4.6L 3.55
5,216
(11,500)
2,993
(6,600)
60
5.4L 3.55
5,443
(12,000)
3,130
(6,900)
60
Regular Van E-250
4.2L 3.73
4,763
(10,500)
2,359
(5,200)
60
5.4L 3.73
5,897
(13,000)
3,402
(7,500)
60
Regular Van E-250 HD
4.2L 4.09
4,990
(11,000)
2,586
(5,700)
60
5.4L 3.73
5,897
(13,000)
3,402
(7,500)
60
Super Van E-250
4.2L 3.73
4,763
(10,500)
2,313
(5,100)
60
5.4L 3.73
5,897
(13,000)
3,357
(7,400)
60
Super Van E-250 HD
4.2L 4.09
4,990
(11,000)
2,540
(5,600)
60
5.4L 3.73
5,897
(13,000)
3,356
(7,400)
60
Regular Van E-350
5.4L 3.55
5,443
(12,000)
2,948
(6,500)
60
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Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR kg
(lb)
Trailer weight
range kg (lb)
(0-Maximum)
Maximum
Frontal Area Of
Trailer Ft
2
5.4L 4.10
5,897
(13,000)
3,402
(7,500)
60
7.3L
(Diesel)
3.55
7,258
(16,000)
4,536
(10,000)
60
7.3L
(Diesel)
4.10
9,072
(20,000)
4,536
(10,000)
60
6.8L 3.73
6,804
(15,000)
4,218
(9,300)
60
6.8L 4.10
8,392
(18,500)
4,536
(10,000)
60
Super Van E-350
5.4L 3.55
5,443
(12,000)
2,858
(6,300)
60
5.4L 4.10
5,897
(13,000)
3,311
(7,300)
60
7.3L
(Diesel)
3.55
7,258
(16,000)
4,445
(9,800)
60
7.3L
(Diesel)
4.10
9,072
(20,000)
4,536
(10,000)
60
6.8L 3.73
6,804
(15,000)
4,173
(9,200)
60
6.8L 4.10
8,392
(18,500)
4,536
(10,000)
60
Club Wagon E-150 (8 passenger)
4.2L 3.31
4,082
(9,000)
1,678
(3,700)
60
4.2L 3.55
4,536
(10,000)
2,132
(4,700)
60
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Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR kg
(lb)
Trailer weight
range kg (lb)
(0-Maximum)
Maximum
Frontal Area Of
Trailer Ft
2
4.6L 3.31
4,990
(11,000)
2,540
(5,600)
60
4.6L 3.55
5,216
(11,500)
2,767
(6,100)
60
5.4L 3.55
5,443
(12,000)
2,948
(6,500)
60
Club Wagon Regular E-350 (12 passenger)
5.4L 3.55
5,443
(12,000)
2,722
(6,000)
60
5.4L 4.10
5,897
(13,000)
3,175
(7,000)
60
7.3L
(Diesel)
3.55
7,258
(16,000)
4,309
(9,500)
60
7.3L
(Diesel)
4.10
9,072
(20,000)
4,536
(10,000)
60
6.8L 3.73
6,804
(15,000)
4,037
(8,900)
60
6.8L 4.10
8,392
(18,500)
4,536
(10,000)
60
Club Wagon Super E-350 (15 passenger)
5.4L 3.55
5,443
(12,000)
2,586
(5,700)
60
5.4L 4.10
5,897
(13,000)
3,039
(6,700)
60
7.3L
(Diesel)
3.55
7,258
(16,000)
4,173
(9,200)
60
7.3L
(Diesel)
4.10
9,072
(20,000)
4,536
(10,000)
60
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Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR kg
(lb)
Trailer weight
range kg (lb)
(0-Maximum)
Maximum
Frontal Area Of
Trailer Ft
2
6.8L 3.73
6,804
(15,000)
3,901
(8,600)
60
6.8L 4.10
8,392
(18,500)
4,536
(10,000)
60
E-350 RV Cutaway (single rear wheel)
7.3L
(Diesel)
4.10
9,072
(20,000)
4,717
(10,400)
60
E-350 RV Cutaway (dual rear wheel)
5.4L 4.10
5,897
(13,000)
1,134
(2,500)
60
6.8L 4.10
8,392
(18,500)
3,629
(8,000)
60
7.3L
(Diesel)
4.10
9,072
(20,000)
4,309
(9,500)
60
E-350 Commercial Cutaway (single rear wheel)
7.3L
(Diesel)
4.10
9,072
(20,000)
4,717
(10,400)
60
E-350 Commercial Cutaway (dual rear wheel)
5.4L 4.10
5,897
(13,000)
1,225
(2,700)
60
6.8L 4.10
8,392
(18,500)
3,720
(8,200)
60
7.3L
(Diesel)
4.10
9,072
(20,000)
4,400
(9,700)
60
E-Super Duty
6.8L 4.63
9,072
(20,000)
4,536
(10,000)
60
7.3L
(Diesel)
4.63
9,072
(20,000)
4,536
(10,000)
60
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Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Maximum
GCWR kg
(lb)
Trailer weight
range kg (lb)
(0-Maximum)
Maximum
Frontal Area Of
Trailer Ft
2
E-250/350 Stripped Chassis (single rear wheel)
5.4L 4.10
5,897
(13,000)
1,542
(3,400)
60
6.8L 3.73
6,804
(15,000)
2,540
(5,600)
60
E-250/350 Stripped Chassis (dual rear wheel)
5.4L 4.10
5,897
(13,000)
1,361
(3,000)
60
6.8L 4.10
8,392
(18,500)
3,856
(8,500)
60
For high altitude operation, reduce GCWR by 2% per 300 meters
(1,000 ft) elevation.
To determine the maximum trailer weight designed for you particular
vehicle as equipped, follow the section Calculating the load your
vehicle can tow/carry earlier in this chapter.
TRAILER TOWING
Your vehicle m ay tow a class I,II
or IIItrailer provided the
m axim um trailer w eight is less
than or equalto the m axim um
trailer w eight listed for your engine
and rear axle ratio on the above
charts.
Your vehicles load capacity is
designated by w eight,not by
volum e,so you cannot necessarily
use allavailable space w hen
loading a vehicle.
D istribute the load so that only 10
to 15% ofthe totalis on the
tongue.Tie dow n the load so that
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94
it does not shift and change the
w eight on the hitch.
Tow ing a trailer places an
additionalload on your vehicles
engine,transm ission,axle,brakes,
tires and suspension.Inspect these
com ponents carefully after any
tow ing operation.
D o not exceed the G VW R
or the G AW R specified on
the Safety Com pliance
Certification Label.
Tow ing trailers beyond the
m axim um recom m ended
gross trailer w eight could result
in engine dam age,
transm ission/axle dam age,
structuraldam age,loss of
control,and personalinjury.
Preparing to tow
U se the proper equipm ent for
tow ing a trailer,and m ake sure it
is properly attached to your
vehicle.See your dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer ifyou require
assistance.
Hitches
D o not use or installhitches that
clam p onto the bum per or to the
axle.U nderbody hitches are
acceptable ifinstalled properly.
Step bumper (if equipped)
Step bum pers have a built-in hitch
and only require a ballw ith a 2.5
cm (1 in.) shank diam eter.Step
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bum pers have a Class IIIcapability
(2,270 kg [5,000 lb]trailer w eight
and 227 kg [500 lb]tongue w eight.
Safety chains
A lw ays use safety chains betw een
your vehicle and trailer.Cross
chains under the trailer tongue and
allow slack for turning corners.
Connect safety chains to the
vehicle fram e or hook retainers.
N ever attach chains to the bum per.
Trailer brakes
Trailer brakes are required on
m ost tow ed vehicles w eighing over
680 kg (1,500 lbs)
D o not connect a trailers
hydraulic brake system
directly to your vehicles brake
system .Your vehicle m ay not
have enough braking pow er and
your chances ofhaving a
collision greatly increase.
Trailer lamps
Trailer lam ps are required on m ost
tow ed vehicles.M ake sure your
trailer lam ps conform to Federal
and localregulations.See your
dealer or trailer rentalagency for
the proper instructions and
equipm ent for hooking up trailer
lam ps.
Driving while you tow
D o not drive faster than 88 km /h
(55 m ph) w hile tow ing a trailer.D o
not drive faster than 72 km /h (45
m ph) w ith a trailer w hile tow ing in
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96
hilly country or on hot days.
Speed controlm ay shut offifyou
are tow ing on very long,steep
grades.
When towing a trailer
Iftow ing a trailer and your vehicle
is not equipped w ith the Ford
trailer tow package,an auxiliary
transm ission fluid cooler is
recom m ended.
U se D (D rive) rather than
D
(O verdrive) w hile tow ing up
or dow n steep hills.This w ill
elim inate excessive dow nshifting
and upshifting for optim um fuel
econom y and transm ission
cooling.
A nticipate stops and brake
gradually.
A llow m ore room for stopping
w ith a trailer attached.
Practice turning,stopping and
backing in an area before
starting on a trip to get the feel
ofthe vehicle/trailer
com bination.
W hen turning,drive slightly
beyond the norm alturning point
so the trailer w heels w illclear
curbs and other obstacles.
W hen stopped in traffic for long
periods oftim e in hot w eather,
place the gearshift in P (Park)
to increase idle speed.This aids
engine cooling and air
conditioner efficiency.
Vehicles w ith trailers should not
be parked on a grade.Ifyou
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97
m ust park on a grade,place
w heelchocks under the trailers
w heels.
A fter you have travelled about
80 km (50 m iles),thoroughly
check your hitch,electrical
connections and trailer w heel
lug nuts.
Launching or retrieving a boat
W hen backing dow n a ram p during
boat launching or retrieval,
D o not allow the static w ater
levelto rise above the bottom
edge ofthe rear bum per and
D o not allow w aves to break
higher than 15 cm (six inches)
above the bottom edge ofthe
rear bum per.
E xceeding these lim its m ay allow
w ater to enter criticalvehicle
com ponents,adversely affecting
driveability,em issions and
reliability.
Servicing when towing
Ifyou tow a trailer for long
distances,your vehicle w illrequire
m ore frequent service intervals.
Follow the severe duty
m aintenance schedule outlined in
the Service G uide.
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FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fueleconom y can be im proved by
avoiding:
lack ofregular,scheduled
m aintenance
excessive speed
rapid acceleration
Driving
99
HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL
U se only in an em ergency to w arn
traffic ofvehicle breakdow n,
approaching danger,etc.D epress
to activate allindicators
sim ultaneously.D epress again to
sw itch off.The w arning lights can
be operated w hen the ignition is
off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
Ifthe engine cranks but does not
start after a collision,the fuel
pum p shutoffsw itch m ay have
been activated.The shutoff
sw itch is a device intended to stop
the electric fuelpum p w hen your
vehicle has been involved in a
substantialjolt.
1.Turn the ignition sw itch to the
O FF position.
2.Check fuelsystem for leaks.
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100
3.Ifno fuelleak is apparent,reset
the fuelpum p shut-offsw itch by
pushing in the button on the
sw itch.
E xcept com m ercialstripped
chassis vehicles
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Com m ercialstripped chassis
vehicles
4.Turn the ignition sw itch to the
O N position.Pause for a few
seconds and return the key to the
O FF position.
5.M ake a further check for leaks
in the fuelsystem .
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
Ifelectricalcom ponents in the
vehicle are not w orking,a fuse
m ay have blow n.Check the
appropriate fuses before replacing
any electricalcom ponents.Blow n
fuses can be identified by a
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separation in the m etalw ire inside
the fuse.
A lw ays replace a fuse w ith
one that has the specified
am perage rating.U sing a fuse
w ith a higher am perage rating
can cause severe w ire dam age
and could start a fire.
E ven after a fuse is replaced,it
w illcontinue to blow ifthe cause
ofthe overload is not identified
and corrected.Ifa fuse continues
to blow,have the vehicles
electricalsystem checked.
Standard fuse amperage rating
and color
Fuse rating Color
3 amp Violet
4 amp Pink
5 amp Beige
10 amp Red
15 amp Blue
20 amp Yellow
25 amp Natural
30 amp Light Green
High current fuse amperage
rating and color
Fuse rating Color
30 amp Light Green
40 amp Amber
50 amp Red
60 amp Blue
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Instrument panel fuse panel
1 2 3 4 5
11
42
10 9 8 7 6
12 13 14 15 16 17
23
43
22 21 20 19 18
24 25 26 27 28 29
44
30 31 32 33 34 35
36 37 38 39 40 41
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Number Fuse amperage
rating
Circuits protected
1 20 amp 4WABS or RABS
module
2 15 amp 4WABS relay (coil),
RABS (diode/resistor),
instrument cluster,
warning chime
3 15 amp Headlamp switch,
radio sense, rear
radio control, Remote
keyless entry module
4 15 amp Power mirrors,
modified vehicle,
power locks w/RKE,
Headlamp switch
(dome), illuminated
entry, Courtesy lamp
switches, Radio
(KAP), Cluster (KAP),
warning chime
5 20 amp Remote keyless entry
module, power door
lock switches,
memory lock
6 10 amp Brake shift interlock,
speed control,
daytime running light
module
7 10 amp Multi-function switch
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rating
Circuits protected
8 30 amp Noise supression
capacitor, ignition coil
positive feed, PCM
relay diode/PCM
power relay, fuel
heater (diesel), glow
plug relay (diesel)
9 30 amp Wiper control module,
wiper motor
10 20 amp Headlamp switch
(exterior lamps),
Multi-function switch
(flash-to-pass)
11 15 amp Stoplight switch, brake
pressure switch,
multi-function switch
12 15 amp Digital transmission
range sensor (backup
lamps), auxiliary
battery relay
13 15 amp A/C mode switch,
blend door actuator
14 5 amp Instrument cluster (air
bag and charge
indicator lamps)
15 5 amp Trailer tow battery
charge relay (coil)
16 30 amp Power seats
17 - Not used
18 - Not used
19 10 amp Air bag module
20 5 amp Overdrive cancel
switch
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rating
Circuits protected
21 30 amp Power windows
22 - Not used
23 20 amp Cigar lighter, data link
connector
24 5 amp Illuminated entry
25 10 amp Left headlamp (low
beam)
26 - Not used
27 - Not used
28 25 amp Instrument panel
power point
29 - Not used
30 15 amp Headlamps (high
beam), Daytime
running lamps (DRL),
high beam indicator
31 10 amp Right headlamp (low
beam), Daytime
running lamps (DRL)
32 - Not used
33 - Not used
34 10 amp Digital transmission
range sensor (start
control)
35 - Not used
36 5 amp Panel illumination
37 - Not used
38 10 amp Air bag module
39 - Not used
40 30 amp Modified vehicle
42 - Not used
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rating
Circuits protected
43 - Not used
44 - Not used
Power distribution box
A lw ays disconnect the
battery before servicing
high current fuses.
A lw ays replace the cover
to the Pow er D istribution
Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
rating
Circuits protected
1 - Generator to battery
2 - Not used
3 - Not used
1
A
B
2 3
4
6
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
E H
J F
G K
24
25
26
27
28 29
C
D
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rating
Circuits protected
4 5 amp PCM keep alive
memory
5 10 amp Right trailer turn
signal
6 10 amp Left trailer turn signal
7 - Not used
8 60 amp Instrument panel
fuses
9 30 amp PCM power relay
10 60 amp Auxiliary battery
11 - Not used
12 60 amp Misc.
13 50 amp Blower motor relay
14 30 amp Trailer running lamps,
trailer backup lamps
15 40 amp Headlamp switch
16 50 amp Auxiliary A/C, remote
keyless entry module
17 30 amp Fuel pump relay
(gasoline), injector
driver module relay
(diesel)
power
19 60 amp Anti-lock brake
system (4WABS)
20 20 amp Electric brake
controller (trailer tow)
power
22 40 amp Trailer battery charge
(relay)
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rating
Circuits protected
23 60 amp Ignition switch feed
24 - Not used
25 - Not used
26 10 amp Alternator (diesel)
27 15 amp Horn, daytime running
lamp module
28 - PCM diode
29 - Not used
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Relays
Relays are located in the pow er
distribution box
Ford recom m ends that relays be
replaced by a qualified technician.
Position Circuit
A Not used
B Not used
C Trailer backup lamps
D Trailer running lamps
E Trailer battery charge relay
F Not used
G PCM
H Blower motor
1
A
B
2 3
4
6
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
E H
J F
G K
24
25
26
27
28 29
C
D
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111
Position Circuit
J Horn
K Fuel pump or IDM
CHANGING TIRES
Spare tire location
The spare tire is stow ed under the
rear ofyour vehicle (except
cutaw ay and stripped chassis
m odels).
To remove the spare tire:
1.O pen both rear doors and
rem ove thum b screw and anti-theft
bracket.Iffinger pressure w illnot
rem ove thum b screw,use the lug
w rench to loosen screw.
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112
2.Rem ove the access cover from
the rubber strip behind the left
door.
3.Insert the tapered end ofthe lug
w rench or tip ofjack handle
through the access hole and into
the tube.
4.Turn w rench or handle
counterclockw ise untilcable is
slack and tire can be slid rearw ard
from under vehicle.
5.Rem ove retainer from spare tire.
To stow the cable retainer w ith the
spare rem oved,turn the jack
handle w rench clockw ise untilall
slack is rem oved.
To stowthe spare tire:
1.Lay tire on the ground under
the rear ofthe vehicle w ith valve
stem facing up.Stowaluminum
wheels with valve stemfacing
down.
2.Installthe retainer through
w heelcenter.
3.Raise the tire by turning the
w rench or handle clockw ise.
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Continue untilthe lift m echanism
clicks.
4.Check that the tire is tightly
seated under the vehicle by
pushing against tire.Retighten as
necessary.
5.Replace the access cover,
anti-theft bracket and thum b
screw.U se finger pressure only to
secure the thum b screw.
M ake sure the spare tire
and jacking equipm ent are
stow ed and secured in the
proper storage location.
N ever run the engine w ith
one w heeloffthe ground.
Preparing to change the tire
1.M ake sure your vehicle w illnot
m ove or roll.
Put the gearshift in P (Park)
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114
A pply the parking brake
Block the w heelthat is
diagonally opposite the tire you
are changing
O n E -Super D uty vehicles,the
parking brake is on the
transm ission.Therefore,the
vehicle w illnot be prevented from
m oving w hen a rear w heelis lifted,
even ifthe parking brake is
applied.Be sure to block both
directions ofthe w heelthat is
diagonally opposite to the w heel
that is being lifted.
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Ifthe vehicle slips offthe
jack,you or som eone else
could be seriously injured.
2.G et out spare tire and jack.
3.U se the tapered end ofthe lug
nut w rench to unscrew w heel
ornam ents attached by retaining
screw s.Rem ove any w heeltrim .
Insert the tapered end ofthe lug
nut w rench behind w heelcovers or
hubcaps and tw ist off.
Loosen the w heelnuts by pulling
up on the handle ofthe lug nut
w rench about one-halfturn
(counterclockw ise).D o not rem ove
the w heellug nuts untilyou raise
the tire offthe ground.
Replacing the tire
1.U nfold the jack handle and lock
into jack.U se the jack handle to
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116
slide the jack under the vehicle.
To lessen the risk of
personalinjury,do not put
any part ofyour body under the
vehicle w hile changing a tire.D o
not start the engine w hen your
vehicle is on the jack.The jack is
only m eant for changing the tire.
2.Position the jack to raise the
front or rear w heel.
N ever use the differentialhousing
as a lift point.
Rear axle jackingpoints:
A llm odels except E -Super D uty
E -Super D uty
117
Front axle jackingpoints:
A llm odels
3.Turn the jack handle clockw ise
untilthe w heelis com pletely off
the ground.
4.Rem ove the lug nuts w ith the
lug nut w rench.
5.Replace the flat tire w ith the
spare tire.
Ifyour vehicle has dualrear
w heels,there are locating pins on
the hubs and w heels w ith
corresponding holes.W hen you
installthe w heelm ake sure that
the pins are aligned w ith the
proper holes.
Ifyour vehicle has single rear
w heels,thread the lug nuts on the
studs w ith the beveled face tow ard
the w heel.
Ifyour vehicle has dualrear
w heels,thread the tw o elem ent
sw iveling lug nut on the studs w ith
the flange facing tow ard the w heel.
6.U se the lug nut w rench to screw
the lug nut snugly against the
w heel.
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7.Low er the vehicle by turning the
jack handle counterclockw ise.
8.Rem ove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the
follow ing pattern:
5 lug w heel
8 lug w heel
N ever use w heels or lug
nuts different than the
originalequipm ent as this could
dam age the w heelor m ounting
system .This dam age could allow
the w heels to com e offw hile the
vehicle is being driven.
9.Replace any w heelcovers,
ornam ents or hub caps.m ake sure
they are screw ed or snapped in
place.
10.Stow the jack,handle and lug
w rench.
11.U nblock the w heels.
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O n vehicles equipped w ith dual
rear w heels retighten the w heel
lug nuts to the specified torque at
160 km (100 m iles),and again at
800 km (500 m iles) ofnew vehicle
operation and at intervals specified
in the Service G uide.
O n vehicles equipped w ith single
rear w heels retighten the lug nuts
to the specified torque at 800 km
(500 m iles) ofoperation after any
w heelchange or any tim e the lug
nuts are loosened.
Model Bolt Size Wheel Lug nut Torque*
NM Ft-Lb
E-150 1/2-20 135 100
E-250, E-350
and E-Super
Duty
9/16-18 190 140
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Do not use oil or grease on threads. Use only Ford recommened
replacement fasteners.
JUMP STARTING YOUR
VEHICLE
The gases around the
battery can explode if
exposed to flam es,sparks,or lit
cigarettes.A n explosion could
result in injury or vehicle
dam age.
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D o not push-start your
vehicle.You could dam age
the catalytic converter.For
further inform ation,see J umper
Cables in the Index.
Batteries contain sulfuric
acid w hich burns skin,
eyes,and clothing.
Connecting the jumper cables
1.Position the vehicles so that
they do not touch one another.
2.Sw itch offthe engine.Sw itch off
any unnecessary electrical
equipm ent.
3.Connect the positive (+)
term inalofthe discharged battery
(1) to the positive (+) term inalof
the booster battery (2).
4.Connect one end ofthe second
lead to the negative (-) term inalof
the booster battery (3) and the
other end to a m etalpart ofthe
engine to be started (4),not to the
negative (-) term inalofthe
discharged battery.
5.M ake sure that the jum p leads
are clear ofm oving parts ofthe
engine.
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3
2
1
4
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D o not connect the end of
the second cable to the
negative ([-]) term inalofthe
battery to be jum ped.A spark
m ay cause an explosion ofthe
gases that surround the battery.
Jump starting
1.Start the booster vehicle and
run the engine at m oderately
increased speed.
2.Start the engine ofthe vehicle
w ith the discharged battery.
3.O nce the engine has been
started,run both vehicles for a
further three m inutes before
disconnecting the leads.
Removing the jumper cables
1.Rem ove the jum per cables in
reverse order.Take the cable off
the m etallic surface (1) first,
follow ed by the cable on the
negative (-) booster battery
term inal(2).
2.Rem ove the cable from the
positive (+) term inalofthe booster
battery (3) and then the
discharged battery (4).
3.A fter the disabled vehicle has
been started,allow it to idle for a
w hile so the engine can relearn
its idle conditions.
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2
3
4
1
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122
WRECKER TOWING
The recom m ended m ethod to tow
your vehicle is w ith flatbed or
w heellift equipm ent.H ow ever,
slingbelt tow ing is acceptable.O n
vehicles equipped w ith an air dam ,
the tow bar w illdeform the rubber
air dam .
N ever use a tow bar that
attaches to the bum per
w hen you tow your vehicle.This
could dam age the bum per and
cause an accident.
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle:
W e highlight do-it-yourselfitem s
in the engine com partm ent for
easy location.
A s possible,w e design parts that
can be replaced w ithout tools.
W e provide you w ith a Service
G uidew hich m akes tracking
routine service for your vehicle
easy.
Ifyour vehicle requires
professionalservice,your
dealership can provide necessary
parts and service.Check your
W arranty Inform ation Bookletto
find out w hich parts and services
are covered.
U se only recom m ended fuels,
lubricants,fluids and service parts
conform ing to specifications.
M otorcraft parts are designed and
built to provide the best
perform ance in your vehicle.
Precautions when servicing
your vehicle
Be especially carefulw hen
inspecting or servicing your
vehicle.H ere are som e general
precautions for your safety:
D o not w ork on a hot engine.
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124
The cooling fan is
autom atic and m ay com e
on at any tim e.A lw ays
disconnect the negative term inal
ofthe battery before w orking
near the fan.
Ifyou m ust w ork w ith the
engine running,avoid w earing
loose clothing or jew elry that
could get caught in m oving
parts.Take precautions w ith
long hair.
D o not w ork on a vehicle w ith
the engine running in an
enclosed space,unless you are
sure you have enough
ventilation.
K eep alllit cigarettes,open
flam es and other lit m aterial
aw ay from the battery and all
fuelrelated parts.
Ifyou disconnect the battery,the
engine m ust relearnits idle
conditions before your vehicle w ill
drive properly,as explained in
Battery in this chapter.
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Working with the engine off
1.Set the parking brake fully and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
2.Turn offthe engine and rem ove
the key.
3.Block the w heels to prevent the
vehicle from m oving unexpectedly.
D
P R N 2 1
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126
Working with the engine on
1.Set the parking brake fully and
2.Block the w heels to prevent
your vehicle from m oving
unexpectedly.
D o not start your engine
w ith the air cleaner
rem oved and do not rem ove it
w hile the engine is running.
D
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OPENING THE HOOD
1.Inside the vehicle,pullthe hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner ofthe
instrum ent panel.
2.W hile applying dow nw ard
pressure on the hood,push the
hood latch handle located just left
ofthe center ofthe hood.
3.Lift the hood.
A fter closing the hood,try to lift it
to be sure that it is closed
securely.
Lubricate the hood latch every six
m onths to ensure proper
operation.
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128
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
COMPONENTS
1.W indshield w asher fluid
reservoir
2.E ngine oilfiller
3.A utom atic transm ission fluid
dipstick
4.A ir cleaner
5.E ngine oildipstick
6.Pow er steering fluid reservoir
7.Brake m aster cylinder
8.E ngine coolant recovery
reservoir
9.Battery
9
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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129
CHECKING AND ADDING
ENGINE OIL
U se W SS-M 2C153F m otor oil
CE RTIFIE D FO R G A SO LIN E
E N G IN E S by the A m erican
Petroleum Institute.
E ngine oils w ith an SA E 5W -30
viscosity and displaying the
A m erican Petroleum Institute
certification m ark are preferred for
your vehicle.They provide the best
engine perform ance,fueleconom y
and engine protection for all
clim ates dow n to 25C (-15F).
D o not use:
non-detergentoils
oils labeled A PISA ,SB,SC,SD ,
SE ,SF or SG
additionalengine oiladditives,
oiltreatm ents or engine
treatm ents
A dditionalengine oiladditives,oil
treatm ents or engine treatm ents
are never needed and could,under
certain conditions,lead to engine
dam age w hich is not covered by
your Ford w arranty.
Synthetic engine oils w hich are
CE RTIFIE D and ofthe preferred
viscosity m ay be used in your
engine.The engine oiland oilfilter
m ust stillbe changed according to
the Service G uide.
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Checking the engine oil
Check the engine oileach tim e you
fuelyour vehicle.
To check the oil:
1.M ake sure the vehicle is on level
ground.Ifthe engine is w arm ,turn
the engine offand w ait a few
m inutes for the oilto drain into
the oilpan.
2.Set the parking brake and
3.O pen the hood.Protect yourself
from engine heat.
4.Locate and carefully rem ove the
engine oildipstick.
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5.4L/6.8L engi nes
5.W ipe the dipstick clean.Insert
the dipstick fully,then rem ove it
again.The oillevelshould be in
the range show n on the dipstick.
6.Ifthe oillevelis below the A D D
or M IN line,add engine oilas
necessary.Ifthe oillevelis beyond
the FU LL or M A X line,engine
dam age or high oilconsum ption
m ay occur and som e oilm ust be
rem oved from the engine by a
service technician.
7.Put the dipstick back in and
ensure it is fully seated.
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Adding engine oil
1.Check the engine oil.For
instructions,refer to Checki ng the
engi ne oi l in this chapter.
2.Ifthe fluid levelis not w ithin
the norm alrange,add only
certified engine oilofthe preferred
viscosity.A dd engine oilthrough
the oilfiller cap.Rem ove the filler
cap and use a funnelto pour oilin
the opening.
3.Recheck the oillevel.M ake sure
the oillevelis not above the full
m ark on the dipstick.
Continuous contact w ith
usedm otor oilhas caused
cancer in laboratory m ice.
Changing the engine oil and
filter
Change your engine oiland filter
according to the follow ing
kilom eters (m ileage) and tim e
requirem ents,w hichever occurs
first:
N orm alSchedule 8,000 km
(5,000 m iles) or six m onths.
Severe D uty Schedule 5,000
km (3,000 m iles) or three
m onths.Severe duty operation
w ould include extensive idling,
trailer tow ing,driving in severe
dust and police,taxior delivery
service.
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Ford production and afterm arket
(M otorcraft) oilfilters are designed
for added engine protection and
long life.Ifa replacem ent oilfilter
is used that does not m eet Ford
m aterialand design specifications,
startup engine noises or knock
m ay be experienced.
It is recom m ended you use the
appropriate M otorcraft oilfilter (or
another brand m eeting Ford
specifications) for your engine
application.
CHECKING AND ADDING
BRAKE FLUID
Brake fluid should be checked and
refilled as needed at least once
each year:
Clean the reservoir cap before
rem ovalto prevent dirt or w ater
from entering the reservoir.
Visually inspect the fluid level.
Ifnecessary,add brake fluid
untilthe levelreaches M A X .D o
not fillabove this line.
U se only a D O T 3 brake fluid
certified to m eet Ford
specifications.Refer to
Lubri cant speci fi cati ons in the
Capaci ti es and speci fi cati ons
chapter.
Brake fluid is toxic.
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Ifyou use a brake fluid
that is not D O T 3,you w ill
cause perm anent dam age to your
brakes.
D o not let the reservoir for
the m aster cylinder run
dry.This m ay cause the brakes
to fail.
WASHER FLUID
U se specially form ulated
w indshield w asher fluid rather
than plain w ater,because specially
form ulated w asher fluids contain
additives that dissolve road grim e.
W asher fluids containing an
appropriate antifreeze such as
m ethanolshould be used in
freezing w eather (tem peratures
below 0C [32F]).State or local
regulations on volatile organic
com pounds m ay restrict the use of
m ethanol,a com m on type of
antifreeze.U se a non-m ethanol
antifreeze to provide cold w eather
protection only ifthe fluid does
not dam age the paint finish,w iper
blades or w asher system .
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Adding washer fluid
The vehicles w indshield w asher
reservoir is located on the
passenger side ofthe engine
com partm ent.Iffluid needs to be
added to the reservoir:
Lift the w indshield reservoir
cover.
A dd enough w asher fluid to fill
the reservoir.
CHECKING AND ADDING
ENGINE COOLANT
Check the levelofthe coolant in
the reservoir at least once a
m onth.Be sure to read and
understand Precauti ons when
servi ci ng your vehi cle in this
chapter.
Ifthe engine coolant has not been
checked for a long period oftim e,
the engine coolant reservoir m ay
eventually em pty.Ifthis occurs,
add engine coolant to the coolant
reservoir.For m ore inform ation on
engine coolant m aintenance,refer
to Addi ng engi ne coolant in this
chapter.
MAX FILL
MIN FILL
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A utom otive fluids are not
interchangeable;do not use engine
coolant,antifreeze or w indshield
w asher fluid outside ofits specified
function and vehicle location.
When adding engine coolant
Ford recom m ends Ford Prem ium
Cooling System Fluid,w hich is an
optim ized form ula that w illprotect
allm etals and rubber elastom ers
used in Ford engines for four years
or 80,000 km (50,000 m iles).
It is neither necessary nor
recom m ended to use supplem ental
coolant additives in your
gasoline-pow ered vehicle.These
additives m ay harm your engine
cooling system .
W hen you change or add engine
coolant,it is im portant to m aintain
engine coolant concentration
betw een 40% (-24C [-11F]) and
60% (-52C [-62F]),depending on
your localclim ate conditions.
A coolant concentration below 40%
w illresult in a loss offreeze
protection.A concentration above
60% m ay cause the engine to
overheat on a w arm day.
Refer to Lubri cant speci fi cati ons
in the Speci fi cati ons and
capaci ti es chapter.U se only a
prem ium nationally-recognized
brand nam e engine coolant or
equivalent.
A lw ays dispose ofused
autom otive fluids in a responsible
m anner.Follow your com m unitys
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standards for disposing ofthese
types offluids.Callyour local
recycling center to find out m ore
about recycling autom otive fluids.
Adding engine coolant
N ever rem ove the pressure
cap w hile the engine is
running or hot.
1.Before you rem ove the cap,turn
the engine offand let it cool.
2.W hen the engine is cool,w rap a
thick cloth around the cap and
turn it slow ly counterclockw ise.
3.Step back w hile the pressure
releases.
4.W hen you are sure that allthe
pressure has been released,use
the cloth to rem ove the cap.
5.A dd engine coolant untilthe
levelis betw een the M IN and M A X
lines on the engine coolant
recovery reservoir.
Follow the recom m ended service
intervalfor changing engine
coolant as outlined in the Servi ce
Gui de.
Checking the cooling system
hoses
Inspect allengine and heater
system hoses and hose connections
for:
deterioration
leaks
MAX FILL
MIN FILL
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loose hose clam ps
What you should know about
fail-safe cooling (if equipped)
Ifthe engine coolant supply is
depleted,this feature allow s the
vehicle to be driven tem porarily
before increm entalcom ponent
dam age is incurred.The failsafe
distance depends on am bient
tem peratures,vehicle load and
terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
Ifthe engine overheats,the engine
w illautom atically sw itch from
eight to alternating four cylinder
operation.E ach disabled cylinder
acts as an air pum p and cools the
engine.
W hen this occurs,the engine
coolant tem perature gauge w ill
m ove into the red area and the
light illum inates.
The service engine soon light w ill
illum inate,indicating that vehicle
service is required.
The vehicle w illstilloperate,but
w illhave lim ited engine pow er and
no air conditioning capability.
Continued operation w illincrease
engine tem perature and cause the
engine to com pletely shut dow n.
The vehicle w illcoast to a stop.
A s the engine tem perature cools,
the engine m ay be re-started.Take
your vehicle to a service facility as
soon as possible to m inim ize
engine dam age.
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When fail-safe mode is
activated
Pulloffthe road as soon as
possible.
Im m ediately turn the engine off
to prevent severe engine
dam age.
W ait for the engine to cool.
Check the coolant level.
CHECKING AND ADDING
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the pow er steering fluid
levelat least tw ice a year.
1.Rem ove the dipstick and w ipe
indicator clean.
2.Put dipstick back into reservoir
and m ake sure it is fully seated.
3.Rem ove dipstick and read fluid
level.
4.A dd pow er steering fluid until
the fluid levelreaches fullm ark on
dipstick.
U se only fluid that m eets Ford
specifications.Refer to Capaci ti es
and speci fi cati ons.
F
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CHECKING AND ADDING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID
Service the autom atic transm ission
according to the scheduled
intervals in the Service G uide.
Before adding any fluid,m ake sure
the correct type w illbe used.This
inform ation is indicated on the
dipstick.
D o not drive the vehicle ifthe fluid
levelis below the bottom hole on
the blade type dipstick (4R70W
transm ission) or below the CO LD
area on the bullet type dipstick
(E 4O D transm ission) and outside
tem peratures are above 10C
(50F).
Your vehicle does not use up
transm ission fluid.H ow ever,it is
recom m ended that you check the
transm ission fluid at least tw ice a
year.The fluid levelshould be
checked ifthe transm ission is not
w orking properly,i.e.,ifthe
transm ission slips or shifts slow ly
or ifyou notice som e sign offluid
leakage.
It is preferable to check the
transm ission fluid levelat norm al
operating tem perature,after
approxim ately 32 km (20 m iles) of
driving.H ow ever,you can check
the fluid levelw ithout driving to
obtain a norm aloperating
tem perature ifthe outside
tem perature is above 10C (50F).
Ifyour vehicle has been operated
for an extended period at high
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speeds,in city traffic during hot
w eather or pulling a trailer,the
vehicle should be turned offfor
about 30 m inutes to allow the fluid
to coolbefore checking.
1.Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2.Start the engine and m ove the
gearshift lever through allofthe
gear ranges.A llow sufficient tim e
for each gear to engage.
3.Latch the gearshift lever in P
(Park),set the parking brake and
leave the engine running.
4.Rem ove the dipstick,w iping it
clean w ith a clean,dry rag.
5.Installthe dipstick.
6.Rem ove the dipstick and inspect
the fluid level.
For 4R70W transm issions,the fluid
levelshould be w ithin the
crosshatched area,or ifthe vehicle
has not been driven,betw een the
holes near the bottom ofthe
indicator.
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D o not drive ifthe fluid levelis
below bottom hole and outside
tem perature is 10C (50F) or
above.
For E 4O D transm issions,the fluid
levelshould be w ithin the H O T
area,or ifthe vehicle has not been
driven,w ithin the CO LD area.
D o not drive ifthe fluid levelis
below cold levelarea and outside
tem perature is 10C (50F) or
above.
7.Ifnecessary,add fluid in 250 m l
(1/2 pint) increm ents through the
filler tube untilthe levelis at the
correct area on the dipstick.Ifan
overfilloccurs,excess fluid should
be rem oved by a qualified
technician.
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DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT
AND SLIP YOKE
The universaljoints standard w ith
your vehicle do not require
lubrication.Ifthe original
equipm ent universaljoints are
replaced w ith universaljoints
equipped w ith grease fittings,
lubrication w illbe necessary at the
intervals show n in the Service
G uidesupplem ent.
BATTERY
Ifthe originalequipm ent
m aintenance-free battery needs
replacing,it m ay be replaced w ith
a low -m aintenance battery.For
inform ation on replacem ent
batteries,refer to Motorcraft part
numbers in the Capaci ti es and
speci fi cati ons chapter.
The gases around the
battery can explode if
exposed to flam es,sparks,or lit
cigarettes.A n explosion could
result in injury or vehicle
dam age.
Batteries contain sulfuric
acid w hich burns skin,
eyes,and clothing.
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Servicing your battery
The low -m aintenance battery has
rem ovable vent caps for checking
the electrolyte leveland adding
w ater.Check the electrolyte level
every 24 m onths or 40,000 km
(24,000 m iles) in average
tem peratures below 32C (90F).
K eep the electrolyte levelin each
cellup to the levelindicator.D o
not overfill.
Ifthe levelgets low,refillthe
battery w ith distilled w ater.Ifthe
battery needs w ater quite often,
have the charging system checked
for a possible m alfunction.
Relearning idle conditions
Because your vehicles engine is
electronically controlled by a
com puter,som e controlconditions
are m aintained by pow er from the
battery.W hen the battery is
disconnected or a new battery is
installed,the com puter m ust
relearnits idle conditions before
your vehicle w illdrive properly.To
com plete this process:
1.Put the gearshift in P (Park).
2.Turn offallaccessories,and
start the engine.
3.Let the engine idle for at least
one m inute.
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4.The relearning process w ill
autom atically com plete as you
drive the vehicle.
Ifyou do not allow the engine to
relearn its idle,the idle quality
ofyour vehicle m ay be adversely
affected untilthe idle is
eventually relearned.
Ifthe battery has been
disconnected or a new battery
has been installed,the clock and
preset radio stations m ust be
reset once the battery is
reconnected.
A lw ays dispose ofused
autom otive batteries in a
responsible m anner.Follow your
com m unitys standards for
disposal.Callyour local
recycling center to find out
m ore about recycling autom otive
batteries.
Disconnecting dual batteries (if
equipped)
Gasoline engines
Disconnect:
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1.D isconnect the prim ary battery
ground cable.
2.D isconnect the auxiliary battery
fram e ground.
Rem ove the ground bolt.
Pullthe cable aw ay from the fram e
and m ake sure that the cable does
not contact the fram e.
Connect:
1.Reconnect the auxiliary battery
fram e ground.
2.Reconnect the prim ary battery
ground cable.
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Diesel engines
Disconnect:
Secondary positive cable
rem ains energized after
disconnection.m ake sure the
tooldoes not contact any ground
surface.
1.D isconnect the secondary
positive cable from the prim ary
battery term inal.
2.W rap the secondary positive
cable w ith a non-conductive
m aterialto insulate.
ground cable.
positive cable.
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Connect:
Secondary positive cable
rem ains energized after
disconnection.m ake sure the
tooldoes not contact any ground
surface.
positive cable.
ground cable.
3.U nw rap the secondary positive
cable and reconnect to the prim ary
battery term inal.
WIPER BLADES
Check the w indshield w iper blades
at least tw ice a year or w henever
the w ipers seem less effective than
usual.Substances such as tree sap
and som e hot w ax treatm ents used
by com m ercialcar w ashes can
reduce the effectiveness ofw iper
blades.
To m ake reaching the w iper blades
easy,sim ply turn the ignition to
the O N position and turn the
w ipers on.W ait for the w ipers to
reach a verticalposition and turn
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the ignition to the LO CK position.
D o not m ove the w ipers m anually
across the w indshield as this m ay
cause dam age to the w iper system .
Inspect the w iper arm pivots on a
regular basis to ensure the w iper
arm s m ove freely.Lubricate the
pivot points as necessary.
Replacing wiper blades
Ifthe w iper blades do not w ork
properly after cleaning,
replacem ent ofthe blade assem bly
or the blade elem ent m ay be
necessary.
To replace the w iper blades:
1.Pullthe w iper arm aw ay from
the w indshield and lock it into the
service position.
2.Turn the blade at an angle from
the w iper arm .D epress the lock
tab to release the w iper blade and
pullthe w iper blade dow n tow ard
the w indshield to rem ove it from
the arm .
3.A ttach the new w iper to the
w iper arm and press it into place
untila click is heard.
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INFORMATION ABOUT TIRE
QUALITY GRADES
N ew vehicles are fitted w ith tires
that have their Tire Q uality G rade
(described below ) m olded into the
tires sidew all.These Tire Q uality
G rades are determ ined by
standards that the U nited States
D epartm ent ofTransportation has
set.
Tire Q uality G rades apply to new
pneum atic tires for use on
passenger cars.They do not apply
to deep tread,w inter-type snow
tires,space-saver or tem porary use
spare tires,tires w ith nom inalrim
diam eters of10 to 12 inches or
lim ited production tires as defined
in Title 49 Code ofFederal
Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of
Transportation-Tire quality
grades: The U .S.D epartm ent of
Transportation requires Ford to
give you the follow ing inform ation
about tire grades exactly as the
governm ent has w ritten it.
Treadwear
The treadw ear grade is a
com parative rating based on the
w ear rate ofthe tire w hen tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified governm ent test course.
For exam ple,a tire grade 150
w ould w ear one and one-half(1
1/2) tim es as w ellon the
governm ent course as a tire grade
100.The relative perform ance of
tires depends upon the actual
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conditions oftheir use,how ever,
and m ay depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in
driving habits,service practices,
and differences in road
characteristics and clim ate.
Traction A B C
The traction grades,from highest
to low est are A ,B,and C,and they
represent the tires ability to stop
on w et pavem ent as m easured
under test surfaces ofasphalt and
concrete.A tire m arked C m ay
have poor traction perform ance.
W arning:The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straightahead) traction
tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A B C
The tem perature grades are A (the
highest),B,and C,representing
the tires resistance to the
generation ofheat and its ability to
dissipate heat w hen tested under
controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test
w heel.Sustained high tem perature
can cause the m aterialofthe tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive tem perature can
lead to sudden tire failure.The
grade C corresponds to a levelof
perform ance w hich allpassenger
car tires m ust m eet under the
FederalM otor Vehicle Safety
Standard N o.109.G rades B and A
represent higher levels of
perform ance on the laboratory test
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w heelthan the m inim um required
by law.
The tem perature grade for
this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded.E xcessive speed,
underinflation,or excessive
loading,either separately or in
com bination,can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
SERVICING YOUR TIRES
Checking the tire pressure
Check the tire pressure
periodically and inflate tires as
necessary.To check the tire
pressure,insert the tire pressure
gauge into the valve system .
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The cold pressure am ount is listed
on the Safety Com pliance
Certification label.
Im properly inflated tires
can affect vehicle handling
and can failsuddenly,possibly
resulting in loss ofvehicle
control.
Rotating the tires
Rotate your tires at regular
intervals for even w ear.Rotation
intervals are listed in the Servi ce
Gui de.
Four tire rotation
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Five tire rotation
Replacing the tires
Replace the tires w hen the w ear
band is visible through the tire
treads.
W hen replacing fullsize
tires,never m ix radial,
bias-belted,or bias-type tires.
U se only the tire sizes that are
listed on the tire pressure decal.
M ake sure that alltires are the
sam e size,speed rating,and
load-carrying capacity.U se only
the tire com binations
recom m ended on the decal.If
you do not follow these
precautions,your vehicle m ay
not drive properly and safely.
W hen purchasing replacem ent tires
for your vehicle,consult your
dealer or qualified service
technician to ensure that the
correct tire types are used.
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Using snow tires and chains
Snow tires m ust be the
sam e size and grade as the
tires you currently have on your
vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have
allw eather treads to provide
traction in rain and snow.H ow ever,
in som e clim ates,using snow tires
and chains m ay be necessary.Ford
offers tire cables as a Ford
approved accessory and
recom m ends use ofthese or their
equivalents.See your dealer or
qualified service technician for
m ore inform ation on tire cables for
your vehicle.Follow these
guidelines w hen using snow tires
and chains:
Installchains securely,verifying
that the chains do not touch any
w iring,brake lines or fuellines.
Installthe chains on the rear
tires only.
D rive cautiously.Ifyou hear the
chains rub or bang against the
vehicle,stop and retighten
them .Ifthis does not w ork,
rem ove the chains to prevent
vehicle dam age.
Avoid overloading your vehicle.
Rem ove the tire chains w hen
they are no longer needed.D o
not use chains on dry roads.
The suspension insulation and
bum pers w illhelp prevent
vehicle dam age.D o not rem ove
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these com ponents from the
vehicle w hen using snow tires
and chains.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUEL
Important safety precautions
D o not overfillthe fuel
tank.The pressure in an
overfilled tank m ay cause
leakage and lead to fuelspray
and fire.
Ifyou do not use the
proper fuelcap,the
pressure in the fueltank can
dam age the fuelsystem or cause
it to w ork im properly in a
collision.
The fuelsystem m ay be
under pressure.Ifthe fuel
cap is venting vapor or ifyou
hear a hissing sound,w ait untilit
stops before com pletely
rem oving the cap.
A utom otive fuels can
cause serious injury or
death ifm isused or m ishandled.
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O bserve the follow ing guidelines
w hen handling autom otive fuel:
E xtinguish allsm oking m aterials
and any open flam es before
fueling your vehicle.
A lw ays turn offthe vehicle
before fueling.
A utom otive fuels can be harm ful
or fatalifsw allow ed.Iffuelis
sw allow ed,calla physician
im m ediately,even ifno
sym ptom s are im m ediately
apparent.The toxic affects of
fuelm ay not be visible for
hours.
Fuels can also be harm fulif
absorbed through the skin.If
fuelis splashed on the skin,
prom ptly rem ove contam inated
clothing and w ash skin
thoroughly w ith soap and w ater.
Iffuelis splashed in the eyes,
rem ove contact lenses,flush
w ith w ater for 15 m inutes and
seek m edicalattention.
Be particularly carefulifyou are
taking A ntabuseor other
form s ofdisulfiram for the
treatm ent ofalcoholism .
Breathing gasoline vapors or
skin contact could cause an
adverse reaction.Consult a
physician im m ediately.
Choosing the right fuel
U se only U N LE A D E D FU E L.The
use ofleaded fuelis prohibited by
law and could dam age your
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vehicle.The dam age m ay not be
covered by your w arranty.
Your vehicle w as not designed to
use fuelcontaining
m anganese-based additives such as
M M T.A dditionally,vehicles
certified to California em ission
standards (indicated on the
underhood Vehicle E m issions
ControlInform ation label) are
designed to operate on California
reform ulated gasolines.If
California reform ulated gasoline is
not available w hen you refuel,your
vehicle can be operated on
non-California fuels.H ow ever,even
though your engine w illperform
adequately on other gasolines,the
perform ance ofthe em ission
controldevices and system s m ay
be adversely affected.Repair of
dam age caused by using a fuelthat
your vehicle w as not designed for
m ay not be covered by your
w arranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
regular gasoline w ith an (R+M )/2
octane rating of87.W e do not
recom m end gasolines labeled as
regularin high altitude areas that
are sold w ith octane ratings of86
or even less.
D o not be concerned ifyour
vehicle som etim es knocks lightly.
H ow ever,ifit knocks heavily under
m ost driving conditions on the
87
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recom m ended octane fuel,see
your dealer or a qualified service
technician to prevent any engine
dam age.
Fuel quality
Ifyou are experiencing starting,
rough idle or hesitation problem s
try a different brand offuel.Ifthe
condition persists,see your dealer
or a qualified service technician.
The A m erican A utom obile
M anufacturers A ssociation (A A M A )
issued a gasoline specification to
provide inform ation on high quality
fuels that optim ize the
perform ance ofyour vehicle.W e
recom m end the use ofgasolines
that m eet the A A M A specification
ifthey are available.
It should not be necessary to add
any afterm arket products to your
fueltank ifyou continue to use a
high-quality fuel.
Cleaner air
Ford approves the use ofgasolines
to im prove air quality,including
reform ulated gasolines,that
contain oxygenates such as a
m axim um of10% ethanolor 15%
M TBE .There should be no m ore
than 5% m ethanolw ith cosolvents
and additives to protect the fuel
system .
Calculating fuel economy
To accurately calculate your
vehicles fueleconom y:
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1.Fillthe tank com pletely and
record the initialodom eter
reading.
2.E ach tim e you fillthe tank,
record the am ount offueladded
(in liters or gallons).
3.A fter at least three to five fuel
tank fill-ups,fillthe fueltank and
record the current m ileage
reading.
4.U se one ofthe follow ing
equations to calculate fuel
econom y.
Liters used x 100 Total
kilom eters traveled
Totalm iles traveled Total
gallons used
K eep a record for at least one
m onth.This w illprovide an
accurate estim ate ofthe vehicles
fueleconom y.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped w ith a
catalytic convertor w hich enables
your vehicle to com ply w ith
applicable exhaust em ission
requirem ents.For m ore
inform ation on your vehicles
em ission controlsystem ,see the
Vehicle E m ission Control
Inform ation decallocated on the
left side ofthe engine
com partm ent.
Follow these guidelines to ensure
proper em ission system operation:
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U se only unleaded fuel.
Avoid running out offuel.
D o not turn offthe ignition
w hile the vehicle is in m otion.
H ave regular m aintenance
checks perform ed according to
the intervals in the Servi ce
Gui de.
W hen servicing your vehicle,never
use a m etalexhaust collector.A
m etalcollector m ay m elt or deform
plastic parts.
Ifyou sm ellexhaust fum es
inside your vehicle,have
your dealer inspect your vehicle
sm ellexhaust fum es.
O n vehicles w ithout
originalequipm ent floor
covering or insulation,do not let
passengers ride in your truck in
a m anner that allow s contact
betw een skin and the m etalfloor.
Ifyou notice one or m ore ofthe
follow ing,the em issions system
m ay not be w orking properly.H ave
your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible.
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Fluid leaks
The or service engine soon
lights illum inate in the
instrum ent cluster and rem ain
lit.
Strange odors
E ngine runs m ore than five
seconds after shut-offor engine
m isfires,surges,stalls or
backfires
Loss ofoilpressure
Important emission control
information
By law,anyone w ho m anufacturers,
repairs,services,leases,trades
vehicles or supervises a fleet of
vehicles is not perm itted to
intentionally rem ove an em ission
controldevice or prevent it from
w orking.D o not m ake any
unauthorized changes to the
vehicle or engine.Changes that
cause m ore unburned fuelto reach
the exhaust system can increase
the tem perature ofthe engine or
exhaust system .
W hen your vehicle is serviced,
never use a m etalexhaust
collector.The use ofa m etal
collector m ay m elt or deform
plastic parts.
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Preparing your vehicle for
inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
In som e localities it m ay be a legal
requirem ent to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostic (O BD ) II
system .Ifyour vehicles pow ertrain
system or battery has just been
serviced,the O BD IIsystem is
reset to a condition unready for
I/M testing.To ready the O BD II
system for I/M testing,the law
specifies that additionalcity and
highw ay driving is necessary to
com plete the check ofthe O BD II
system .
The driving m odes required to
reach the ready condition consist
ofa m inim um of30 m inutes ofcity
and highw ay driving:
A t least 20 m inutes driving in
stop and go city-type traffic w ith
at least four idle periods.
A t least ten m inutes ofdriving
on an expressw ay or highw ay.
Before com pleting the above
driving m odes,the engine m ust be
w arm ed up and at operating
tem perature.O nce started,the
vehicle m ust not be turned off
during these m odes.
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REPLACING BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
It is a good idea to check the
operation ofthe follow ing lights
frequently:
H eadlam ps
Taillam ps
Brakelam ps
H igh-m ount brakelam p
Backup lam ps
H azard flashers
Turn signals
License plate lam p
D o not rem ove lam p bulbs unless
they w illbe replaced im m ediately.
Ifa bulb is rem oved for an
extended period oftim e,
contam inants m ay enter the lam p
and affect perform ance.
Headlamp bulb (aerodynamic)
H andle a halogen
headlam p bulb carefully
and keep out ofchildrens reach.
G rasp the bulb only by its plastic
base and do not touch the glass.
The oilfrom your hand could
cause the bulb to break the next
tim e the headlam ps are
operated.
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1.O pen the hood.
2.Push each clip tab tow ard the
engine com partm ent and lift
upw ard to the stop position.
3.Rem ove the headlam p assem bly.
4.Rem ove bulb retention ring by
turning it counterclockw ise about
1/4 turn.
5.Pullbulb assem bly out of
headlam p assem bly.
6.Pullout bulb.
7.Replace bulb.
8.Reverse steps 13 to replace
headlam p assem bly.
Bulb specifications
Description
Number of
Bulbs
Trade Number
Front Lamps - Exterior
Headlamps (low series) 2 H6054
Headlamps (high series) 2 9007
Park lamp and turn signal 2 3157NAK
Rear Lamps - Exterior
Back-up lamps 2 3156K
License plate lamp 2 186
Stop/Tail/Side marker lamp 2 3357K
Turn lamp 2 3156K
High-mount brakelamp 2 912
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Description
Number of
Bulbs
Trade Number
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Dome lamp (standard) 1 912
Instrument panel
illumination
2 194
Map/reading lamp 2 211-2
Radio Illumination
1
Instrument Panel
Automatic transmission
gear selector
1 194
Instrument Panel Controls
A/C control 1 161
Heater control 1 161
Instrument Cluster
Seat belt light 1 194
High beam indicator 1 194
Brake Warning 1 194
Turn signal indicator 1 194
Anti-lock brake system 1 194
Service engine soon 1 194
Air bag readniness 1 194
Door ajar 1 194
Oil pressure/engine
coolant
1 194
1
Replaceable at Ford authorized
radio service centers.
N A N aturalam ber
K K rypton filled bulb
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CLEANING AND CARING FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Refer to the Custom er A ssistance
G uidefor a list ofFord-approved
cleaners,polishes and w axes.
Washing your vehicle
W ash your vehicle regularly w ith
cold or lukew arm w ater.N ever use
strong detergents or soap.Ifyour
vehicle is particularly dirty,use a
quality car w ash detergent.A lw ays
use a clean sponge,w ashing glove
or sim ilar device and plenty of
w ater for best results.To avoid
spots,avoid w ashing w hen the
hood is stillw arm ,im m ediately
after or during exposure to strong
sunlight.
D uring w inter m onths,it is
especially im portant to w ash the
vehicle on a regular basis.Large
quantities ofdirt and road salt are
difficult to rem ove,and they also
cause dam age to the vehicle.
Rem ove any exterior accessories,
such as antennas,before entering
a car w ash.
A fter w ashing,apply the brakes
severaltim es to dry them .
Waxing your vehicle
The best w ay to determ ine w hen
the paintw ork needs w axing is by
noting w hen w ater stops beading
on the surface.This could be every
three or four m onths,depending
on operating conditions.
U se only carnauba or
synthetic-based w axes.Rem ove
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any bugs and tar before w axing
vehicle.U se cleaning fluid or
alcoholw ith a clean cloth to
rem ove.U se tar rem over to
rem ove any tar spots.
Repairing paint chips
M inor scratches or paint dam age
from road debris m ay be repaired
w ith touch-up paint,paint repair
foilor aerosolpaint spray from the
Ford accessory line.O bserve the
application instructions on the
products.
Rem ove particles such as bird
droppings,tree sap,insect
rem ains,tar spots,road salt and
industrialfallout im m ediately.
Cleaning the wheels
W ash the w heels w ith the sam e
detergent you use to clean the
body ofyour vehicle.D o not use
acid-based w heelcleaners,steel
w ool,fuelor strong detergents.
N ever use abrasives that w ill
dam age the finish ofspecialw heel
surfaces.U se a tar rem over to
rem ove grease and tar.
Cleaning the engine
E ngines are m ore efficient w hen
they are clean because grease and
dirt buildup act as insulators and
keep the engine w arm er than
norm al.Follow these guidelines to
clean your engine:
Take care w hen using a pow er
w asher to clean the engine.The
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high pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and
cause dam age.
D o not spray w ith cold w ater to
avoid cracking the engine block.
Cover the highlighted areas to
prevent w ater dam age w hen
cleaning the engine.
N ever w ash or rinse the engine
w hile it is running;w ater in the
running engine m ay cause
internaldam age.
Cleaning plastic exterior parts
U se a vinylcleaner for routine
cleaning ofplastic.Clean w ith a tar
rem over ifnecessary.D o not clean
plastic parts w ith thinners,
solvents or petroleum -based
cleaners.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
W ash the exterior lam ps w ith the
sam e detergent you used to w ash
the exterior ofyour vehicle.U se
glass cleaner or tar rem over if
necessary.
To avoid scratching the lam ps,do
not use a dry paper tow el,
chem icalsolvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lam ps.
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Cleaning the wiper blades
Ifthe w iper blades do not w ipe
properly,clean both the w indshield
and w iper blades using undiluted
w indshield w iper solution or a m ild
detergent.Rinse thoroughly w ith
clean w ater.To avoid dam aging the
blades,do not use fuel,kerosene,
paint thinner or other solvents.
Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean instrum ent panelw ith a
dam p cloth,then dry w ith a dry
cloth.
A ny cleaner or polish that
increases the gloss ofthe upper
portion ofthe instrum ent panel
should be avoided.The dullfinish
in this area is to help protect the
driver from undesirable w indshield
reflection.
Cleaning the interior fabric
Rem ove dust and loose dirt w ith a
w hisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Rem ove fresh spots im m ediately.
Follow the directions that com e
w ith the cleaner.
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Cleaning and maintaining the
safety belts
Clean the safety belts w ith a m ild
soap solution recom m ended for
cleaning upholstery or carpets.D o
not bleach or dye the belts,
because these actions m ay w eaken
the belt w ebbing.
Check the safety belt system
periodically to m ake sure there are
no nicks,w ear or cuts.Ifyour
vehicle has been involved in an
accident,have allthe safety
restraints exam ined by a qualified
technician.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component Engine application
4.2L 4.6L 5.4L 6.8L
Spark plug AWSF-42EE AWSF-32PP AWSF-22E AWSF-22E
Air filter FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-820-S
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872 FG-872
Battery
Standard BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Optional BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750
Auxiliary BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC
P.C.V. valve EV-152 EV-233 EV-233 EV-233
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Application Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)
4.2L engine 5.7L (6.0 qts.)
Engine coolant 4.2L engine 22.0L (23.2 qts.)
4.6L engine 23.7L (25.0 qts.)
5.4L engine 27.4L (29.0 qts.)
6.8L engine 29.0L (30.6 qts.)
Rear axle Ford 8.8/9.75
conventional and
Traction-Lok
2.6L (5.5 pints)
1
Dana 9.75 (M60-IU) 3.0L (6.3 pints)
2
Dana 10.5 (M70-2U) 3.1L (6.6 pints)
2
Dana 10.5 M70-1HD) 3.5L (7.5 pints)
2
Dana 11.25 (model
80)
3.5L (7.5 pints)
2
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Fluid Application Capacity
Transmission
3
Automatic (4R70W) 13.1L (13.9 qts.)
Automatic (E4OD) 15.0L (15.9 qts.)
Fuel 138 wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)
132.5L (35.0 gal.)
158 wheelbase
140L (37.0 gal.)
4
176 wheelbase
140L (37.0 gal.)
4
158 wheelbase
(E-Super Duty)
208L (55 .0 gal.)
176 wheelbase
(E-Super Duty)
208L (55 .0 gal.)
1
Fill6.4 m m to 14.2 m m (1/4to
9/16) below bottom offillhole.
2
FillD ana rear axles to 1/4to 3/4
below bottom offillhole.
3
A lw ays use dipstick to determ ine
exact fluid requirem ent.
4
O ptionaltank,208L (55 gal.).
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part name Ford part
number
Ford
specification
Brake master
cylinder
High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
C6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A,
DOT 3
Door
weatherstrips
Silicone
Lubricant
C0AZ-19553-AA
and
D7AZ-19553-AA
ESR-M13P4-A
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number
Ford
specification
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
Fluid
E2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oil
(gasoline)
Motorcraft
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil
XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-F
with API
certification
mark
Engine oil
(diesel)
Consult separate diesel engine owners guide
supplement
Hinges, latches
and striker
plates
Multi-Purpose
Grease
D7AZ-19584-AA
or
D0AZ-19584-AA
ESR-M1C159-A
and
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders Penetrating
Lubricant
E8AZ-19501-B
Power steering
reservoir
Motorcraft
MERCON
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid
XT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmission
Motorcraft
MERCON
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid
XT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluid
reservoir
Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
C9AZ-19550-AC
or BC
ESR-M17P5-A
Disc brake
caliper rails
Silicone Brake
Caliper and
Dielectric
compound
D7AZ-19A331-A
WA-10
ESE-M1C171-A
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number
Ford
specification
Parking brake
assembly
(E-Super Duty)
Motorcraft
MERCON
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid
XT-2-QDX MERCON
Ford
conventional
and
Traction-Lok
axles *
Motorcraft SAE
75W140 High
Performance
Synthetic rear
axle lubricant
F1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
Dana
conventional
and
Traction-Lok
axles **
Motorcraft SAE
80W90
Premium rear
axle lubricant
XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Dana 80 Axle
(E-Super Duty)
Motorcraft SAE
75W140 High
Performance
Synthetic rear
axle lubricant
Dana Axle
(E-350
van/wagon
w/4.10 ratio)
Motorcraft SAE
75W140 High
Performance
Synthetic rear
axle lubricant
* A dd 118 m l(4 oz.) of
E ST-M 2C118A (friction m odifier
Part N o.C8A Z-19B546A ) for
com plete refillofFord
Traction-Lok rear axles.
** A dd 237 m l(6 oz.) of
E ST-M 2C118A (friction m odifier
Part N o.C8A Z-19B546A ) for
176
com plete refillofD ana
Traction-Lok rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
4.2L ENGINE
Displacement 4.2L (256 cid) V6
Bore X Stroke 96.8 x 95.0 mm (3.81 x 3.74 in.)
Induction Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Ignition Electronic distributorless ignition system
(EDIS)
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap 1.37 mm (.054 in.)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
4.6L ENGINE
Ignition Electronic distributorless ignition system
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
5.4L ENGINE
Ignition Coil on plug
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
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6.8L ENGINE
Ignition Coil on plug
Firing order 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
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VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Van/wagon models
E-150 E-250 E-350
1 = Overall
height
2054.8 mm
(80.9 in.)
2118.4 mm
(83.4 in.)
2136.1 mm
(84.1 in.)
2 = Track
front/rear
1762.8 mm (69.4 in.)/1701.8 mm (67.0 in.)
3 = Overall
width (excluding
mirrors)
2014.2 mm (79.3 in.)
4 = Wheelbase 3505 mm (138 in.)
5 = Overall
length
Regular van, 5379.7 mm (211.8 in.)
Super van, 5892.8 mm (232.0 in.)
3
2
1
5
4
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Cutaway/commercial stripped
chassis models
E-250 E-350 E-Super Duty
1 = Overall
height
Refer to Body Builder for specifications.
2 = Track
front/rear
1762.8 mm
(69.4 in.)/1701.8
mm (67.0 in.)
1762.8 mm
(69.4 in.)/SRW
1701.8 mm
(67.0 in.), DRW
1859.3 mm
(73.2 in.)
1762.8 mm
(69.4 in.)/1973.6
mm (77.7 in.)
3 = Overall
width (excluding
mirrors)
4 = Wheelbase 3149.6 mm
(124 in.)
3505 mm
(138 in.)
4013 mm
(158 in.)
4470 mm
(176 in.)
4013 mm
(158 in.)
4470 mm
(176 in.)
5 = Overall
length
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
Complete Ford built vehicles
The vehicle identification num ber
is attached to your vehicle in the
follow ing places:
O n the m etaltag attached to the
top ofthe instrum ent panelon
the drivers side.
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O n the safety com pliance
certification label.This labelis
required by the N ational
H ighw ay Traffic Safety
A dm inistration and is m ade of
specialm aterial.Ifit is
tam pered w ith,it w illbe
destroyed or a destruction
pattern w illappear.
Incomplete vehicles
O n com pleted derivations of
incom plete vehicles,the safety
com pliance certification labelis
affixed at a location determ ined by
a subsequent stage m anufacturer
ofthe com pleted vehicle.In these
cases the com pleted vehicle is
m anufactured in tw o or m ore
stages by tw o or m ore separate
m anufacturers.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)
Ifyou believe that your vehicle has
a defect that could cause a crash,
or could cause injury or death,you
should im m ediately inform the
N ationalH ighw ay Traffic Safety
A dm inistration (N H TSA ) in
addition to Ford M otor Com pany.
IfN H TSA receives sim ilar
com plaints,it m ay open an
investigation,and ifit finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles,it m ay order a recalland
rem edy cam paign.H ow ever,
N H TSA cannot becom e involved in
individualproblem s betw een you,
your dealer or Ford M otor
Com pany.
To contact N H TSA ,you m ay either
callthe A uto Safety H otline
toll-free at 18004249393
(2023660123 in the W ashington
D .C.area) or w rite to:
N H TSA
U .S.D epartm ent ofTransportation
400 Seventh Street
W ashington D .C.20590
You can also obtain other
inform ation about m otor vehicle
safety from the H otline.
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A ir bag supplem entalrestraint
system ..........................................52
and child safety seats ..............54
description ................................52
disposal......................................58
indicator light ...........................57
passenger air bag .....................55
A udio system (see E lectronic
sound system ) .............................17
Battery .......................................144
servicing ..................................145
Brakes
adjustm ent ................................80
anti-lock .....................................80
fluid,checking and adding ....134
parking ......................................80
Brake-shift interlock ...................85
Break-in period .............................4
Bulbs,replacing ........................165
headlam ps ...............................166
specifications ..........................167
Cleaning your vehicle ...............168
engine com partm ent ..............170
fabric ........................................172
instrum ent panel ....................172
plastic parts ............................171
safety belts ..............................172
taillam ps .................................171
w ashing ....................................168
w axing .....................................169
w heels ......................................170
Clim ate controlsystem ..............17
Controls
steering colum n ........................23
Coolant (see E ngine coolant)
proper solution .......................137
D riveline universaljoint and
slip yoke ....................................144
D riving under special
conditions
heavy load .................................86
E m ission controlsystem ..........162
em issions w arranty .................163
E ngine ........................................178
check engine tem perature
w arning,m essage center .......129
E ngine block heater ...................77
E ngine coolant
checking and adding ..............136
checking hoses .......................138
E ngine oil
changing oiland oilfilter .......133
specifications ..........................130
E ntry system
illum ination ...............................36
E xhaust fum es ............................78
Failsafe cooling ........................139
Flashing the lights ......................27
Fuel ............................................157
calculating fueleconom y .......161
im proving fueleconom y ..........99
octane rating ...........................160
quality ......................................160
safety inform ation relating to
autom otive fuels .....................157
Fuelpum p shut-offsw itch .......100
Fuse panels
instrum ent panel ....................104
pow er distribution box ...........108
Fuses ..........................................102
G auges,M echanical ....................11
engine coolant tem perature
gauge .........................................12
engine oilpressure gauge ........13
fuelgauge ..................................12
G earshift ......................................24
H azard flashers ....................27,100
H eadlam ps
turning on and off ....................15
H ood ..........................................128
Index
183
Idle
relearning ................................145
Ignition .........................................23
Inspection
m aintenance testing ...............164
Jum p-starting your vehicle 120,122
attaching cables ......................121
disconnecting cables ..............122
Lam ps
cargo lam ps ...............................30
courtesy lam ps ..........................31
Lights,w arning and indicator
air bag ..........................................9
anti-lock brakes (A BS) ..............8
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
check engine ...............................8
door ajar ....................................10
engine oilpressure ...................10
high beam .................................10
safety belt ...................................9
Load lim its
trailer tow ing ............................89
Lubricant specifications ...........175
O dom eter .....................................13
O verdrive .....................................24
Parking brake
operation ..............................81,82
Parts (see M otorcraft parts) ....174
Pow er features
door locks ..................................32
m irrors .......................................31
Pow er point electricaloutlet .....17
Pow er steering
fluid,checking and adding ....140
Refillcapacities for fluids ........174
Relays .................................102,111
Rem ote entry system .................34
locking/unlocking doors ...........34
panic alarm ...............................35
replacem ent/additional
transm itters ...............................36
replacing the batteries .............35
Reporting safety defects ..........183
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts .........49
autom atic locking m ode
(retractor) .................................47
extension assem bly ..................50
for children ...............................58
lap and shoulder belts .............45
m aintenance ..............................51
proper use .................................43
w arning light and chim e ..........51
Safety seats for children
autom atic locking m ode
(retractor) .......................61,62,66
Seats ............................................37
adjusting the seat,m anual.......37
adjusting the seat,pow er ........38
bench seat .................................39
lum bar support .........................39
quick release rear captains
chair ...........................................41
Servicing your vehicle ..............124
precautions w hen servicing ...124
Specialnotice ................................2
am bulance conversions ..............2
diesel-pow ered vehicles .............3
Speed control ..............................28
accelerating ...............................29
resetting ....................................29
resum ing a set speed ...............30
turning off .................................28
Speedom eter ...............................12
Starting your vehicle ..................73
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................74
starting a w arm engine ............77
Steering,pow er ...........................82
Steering w heel
tilting .........................................26
Tires ...........................................153
changing ...........................112,114
Index
184
checking the pressure ............153
replacing ...........................116,155
rotating ....................................155
snow tires and chains ............156
spare tire .................................112
tire grades ...............................151
treadw ear ................................151
Tow ing your vehicle .................123
Trailer tow ing ..............................94
safety chains .............................96
tips .............................................97
trailer brakes .............................96
trailer lam ps ..............................96
Transm ission
autom atic operation .................83
fluid,checking and adding
(autom atic) .............................141
Trip odom eter .............................14
Turn signal
indicator lights ..........................10
Vehicle Identification N um ber
(VIN ) ..........................................181
Ventilating your vehicle .............79
Voltm eter (see Battery voltage
gauge) ..........................................13
W arning chim es ...........................11
headlam ps on ............................11
key in ignition ...........................11
safety belt .................................11
W arning lights (see Lights) .........8
W asher fluid ..............................135
W indshield w asher fluid and
w ipers ........................................149
checking and replacing w iper
blades ......................................150
operation ...................................27
Index
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
Fuel information Unleaded only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity Refer to Refill capacities in the Capaci ti es and
speci fi cati ons chapter.
Engine oil
specifications
Use only oil displaying the American Petroleum
Institute Certification Mark SAE 5W-30
Tire size and
pressure
See Safety Compliance Certification Label on
inside of driver door
Hood release
location
Bottom left of driver side instrument panel
Fuel filler location Left rear of vehicle
eco_filling_station
Filling station information
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