Ford 1998 Mustang manual

Before driving Introduction 2 Instrumentation 4 Controls and features 16 Seating and safety restraints 63 Starting and driving Starting 83 Driving 88 Roadside emergencies 108 Servicing Maintenance and care 126 Capacities and specifications 177 Reporting safety defects 185 Index 186 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mecha[...]

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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of Cobra vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “SVT Cobra Owner’ s Guide Supplement.” This book contains im[...]

P ! BRAKE L 0 00000 0 0 C E F H LH 10 20 40 60 80 20 40 60 80 100 12 0 140 160 180 200 220 240 100 120 140 30 50 70 90 110 130 150 4 5 6 7 8 3 2 1 H THEFT REAR DEF RPMX1000 FUEL DOOR SELECT/RESET LOW FUEL O/D OFF AIR BAG SERVICE ENGINE SOON MPH km/h ABS . OFF HI LO Headlamp control (pg. 16) Driver side air bag (pg. 71) T urn signal and wiper/washer[...]

POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM REW FF PLAY EJCT 1 2 3 4 5 CLOCK AUTO PRESET PROG AUTOMATIC DNR CrO 2 SCAN TUNE SEEK FM1 ST LO HI OFF FLOOR MIX VENT NORM A/C MAX A/C Climate control systems (pg. 18) Electronic sound system (pg. 21) Instrumentation 5[...]

W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster T urn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster , check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter . [...]

High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter . Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the[...]

Service engine soon Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’ s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the s[...]

consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity . Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter . Y ou should drive in a moderat[...]

control switch is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced. T raction Control Y active This light momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. It also illuminates when the T raction Control y system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a wh[...]

Check coolant Illuminates when the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is low and more needs to be added. This lamp will also illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off. For more information on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter . Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind y[...]

GAUGES Base instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indica[...]

Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the e[...]

Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. T achometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer at the top of the scale or in the red zone may damage the engine. • Base instrument cluster • Standard instrument cluster 0 00000 0 0 4 5 6 7 8 3 2 1 RPMX1000 SELECT/RESET . 0 000[...]

T rip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. Press the reset button until a “T” appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold the button for 2.5 seconds to reset. Battery voltage gauge This gauge shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays [...]

HEADLAMP CONTROL • Pull the headlamp control toward you to the first position to turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and marker lamps. • Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to the previous lamps). Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) T urns the headlamps on[...]

P ANEL DIMMER CONTROL T o adjust the brightness of the instrument panel: • Rotate clockwise/ counterclockwise when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low-beam position. T o turn on the courtesy lamps: • Rotate fully counterclockwise. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED) The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. P[...]

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. T emperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor will[...]

Under normal conditions, your vehicle’ s climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct. • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than NORM A/C but more economical and will cool [...]

is about 10°C (50°F) or higher , the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. • - Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher , the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air [...]

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Premium Sound Power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. V olume control Press the control to raise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switc[...]

station by using the Automatic Music Search (AMS) button. • Press the AMS control until the display shows TUNE. • Press and release either or on the SEEK control to change to the next frequency up or down. • Press and hold down or to quickly move through the frequencies. Seek function The seek function control works in radio or tape mode. See[...]

In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUST have a blank section of at least 4 seconds duration between programs. Scan function The scan function works in radio mode. • Press the SCAN button to activate the scan mode. The radio scans up the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for approximately a five-seco[...]

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’ s bass output. • Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads BASS. • Press (+) or (−) on the volume control to increase or decrease bass output. Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’[...]

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. • Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads F ADE. • Press the (+) side of the volume control to shift sound to the front speakers. • Press the (−) side of the volume control to shift sound to the rear speakers. T ape play sel[...]

T ape eject Press the control to stop and eject a tape. Dolby T noise reduction Dolby t noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation operates only in tape mode. Dolby t reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the button to activate (and deactivate) Dolby t noise reduction. Settin[...]

AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/MACH 460 Sound System T with Premium AM/FM Stereo Cassette Power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. V olume control Press the control to raise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level wh[...]

Tune adjust T une adjust works in radio mode and allows you to manually tune in a particular radio station. • Press the SCAN/TUNE button twice. • The display reads TUNE. Press the SEEK control to move up or down through the frequencies. • Press to move down or to move up the frequency band. • Press and hold down or to quickly move through t[...]

• Press to listen to the next selection on the tape. Scan function The scan function works in radio, tape and CD mode (if equipped). Scan function in radio mode This feature allows you to scan the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for approximately a five-second sampling. • Press the SCAN/TUNE button to enter the scan mode. ?[...]

• Press to scan forward selections. Press the SCAN/TUNE button again to stop the scan mode on the current selection. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with five station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to five preset AM stations and ten FM stations (five in FM1 and five in FM2). Setting memory preset[...]

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads TREB. • Press (+) or (−) on the volume control to increase or decrease treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. • Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads BAL. • Press the (+) side of th[...]

Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way . Press PLA Y to begin cassette tape play . Rewind/fast forward function in tape mode Press the control to rewind the tape. Play will continue once the beginning of the tape is reached or rewin[...]

Setting the clock Press the CLOCK control while simultaneously depressing the SEEK control. • Press to set the hours. • Press to set the minutes. Premium AM/FM Stereo Single CD Radio/Premium Sound or MACH 460 Sound System T with Single CD Radio Power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. V olume control Press the control[...]

AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio mode and allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode. Tune adjust in radio mode • Press the SCAN/ TUNE control twice. • W ithin approximately five seconds, press and [...]

Scan function The scan function works in radio mode. Scan function with compact disc radio • Press the SCAN/ TUNE control once. • Push on the SEEK control to hear a brief sampling of listenable stations up the frequency band. • Push to hear a brief sampling of listenable stations down the frequency band. Setting memory preset stations 1. Sele[...]

set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations. Starting automatic memory store 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select control. 2. Press the AUTO PRESET control. 3. When the first six strong stations are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing[...]

Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. • Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads F ADE. • Press the (+) side of the volume control to shift sound to the front speakers. • Press the (−) side of the volume control to shift sound to the rear speakers. Reverse/fast f[...]

Compression feature Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust. The effect of the feature varies with the music content. Setting the clock Press the CLOCK control while simultaneously depressing the SEEK control. • Press t[...]

Play function The system enters the PLA Y mode when a CD is loaded, label side up, into the disc opening. The PLA Y indicator will illuminate. The CD automatically loads into the unit and begins play at the beginning of the first track. When the CD reaches the end, the disc player automatically returns to the beginning of the CD and resumes play . [...]

If you hold down the fast forward control until the end of the CD is reached, the display will show the end time of the last track and the sound will be muted. When the fast forward control is released, the player will resume play at the beginning of the first track. AMS control The AMS (Automatic Music Search) control on your CD player allows you [...]

T roubleshooting the CD player (if equipped) The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case. If sound skips: • Y ou may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty . Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the player . If your changer doe[...]

Cleaning cassette player (if equipped) Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after ten to twelve hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation. Cassette and cassette player care • Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less. • Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity , extreme heat [...]

• T errain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’ s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.[...]

The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. Push the control on the end of the stalk to activate washer . Push and hold for a longer wash cycle. The washer will automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use. Mist Function T o[...]

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY , allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 3. OFF , shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel. 4. ON, all electrical circuit[...]

SPEED CONTROL T o turn speed control on • Press ON. V ehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery , or unpaved. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on. T o turn speed control [...]

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next lower ge[...]

T o set a lower set speed • Press and hold CST/ COAST . Release the control when the desired speed is reached or • Press and release CST/COAST . Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET/SET ACC/ SET ACCEL. T o disengage speed control • Depre[...]

Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed. T o return to a previously set speed • Press RES/RSM/ RESUME. For RES/ RSM/RESUME to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps (if equipped) If equipped with a convertible top the map lamps and controls are located on the rearview mirror .[...]

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open. Express down T o make the driver window open fully without holding the window control, press the driver window control completely down and relea[...]

POWER DOOR LOCKS Press U to unlock all doors and L to lock all doors. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) T o adjust your mirrors: 1. Select to adjust the left mirror or to adjust the right mirror . 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror . 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOO[...]

CENTER CONSOLE Y our vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: • dual cupholders • auxiliary power point • coin holder slots (if equipped) • foglamp control (if equipped) • convertible top control (if equipped) Use only soft cups in the cupholder . Hard objects can injure you in a collision. Foglamp contro[...]

Convertible (If equipped) Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articles stored in the convertible top stowage compartment may break the rear glass window when the top is lowered. Lowering the convertible top The convertible top can be lowered with the side windows either up or down. The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake i[...]

6. Push the convertible top switch on the console in front of the armrest and hold until the top is completely stored. 7. Disengage the parking brake. Installation of the boot 1. Insert boot tongue into groove located on rear seat. 2. Push boot forward until rear attachment engages under molding. 3. Push forward flap of boot until both clips engage[...]

4. T uck side attachments under molding. Repeat on other side of vehicle. 5. Push and pull front of boot to ensure tongue is engaged into groove. 6. Removal Raising the convertible top The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is engaged. Do not raise the top while the vehicle is moving because the top may be severely damaged. T[...]

5. Open both top clamps before the top meets the windshield header 6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the top until it has reached the fully closed position flush to the header . 7. The two pins under the forward edge of the top should seat themselves in the matching holes in the header . 8. T o fasten both clamps securely , push the clamp h[...]

Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. T o confirm all doors are closed and locked, press the control a second time within three seconds. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash. If any of the doors are ajar , the horn will make two quick chirps and the chime may sound, reminding you to properly clos[...]

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the i[...]

After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four). W ith each control press of the transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm programming. When completed, turn the ignition to OFF . The door locks should cycle (lock/unlock) one last time to confirm completion of programming. All transmitters must be progr[...]

SECURILOCK Y PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM The SecuriLock y passive anti-theft system provides an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Y our vehicle’ s engine can only be started with the two special SecuriLock y electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLock y key is read by the SecuriLo[...]

Theft indicator The theft indicator on the instrument cluster will operate as follows: • When the ignition is OFF , the theft indicator will flash briefly every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock y system is protecting your vehicle. • When the ignition is turned to RUN or ST ART , the theft indicator will light for 3 seconds and then go out. [...]

1. Insert the first previously programmed SecuriLock y key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second). 2. T urn ignition to OFF and remove the first SecuriLock y key from the ignition. 3. W ithin five seconds of turning the ignition to OFF , insert the second previously programmed Secu[...]

SEA TING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Y our vehicle’ s seats may be equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. T o properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind y[...]

Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’ s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright an[...]

Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Rear seat entry/exit Use the seatback release to fold the back of the front seat forward for rear seat passenger entry or exit. This release handle is located [...]

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar control is located on the inboard side of the driver’ s seatback. Move the control up to increase firmness and down to decrease firmness. 2nd seat/Split-folding rear seat (if equipped) One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space. T o lower the seatback(s)[...]

T o prevent the risk of injury , make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver , should always properly wear their safety belts, even [...]

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2. T o unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front and rear outbo[...]

When to use the automatic locking mode • When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired. • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter . How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the comb[...]

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt assembly is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same suppl[...]

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary . All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar)(if equipped), shoulder be[...]

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering th[...]

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury . Do not attempt to service, repair , or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury deale[...]

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wro[...]

there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as pos[...]

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired. If any of[...]

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use. When possible, place children in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that [...]

seats raise the child and provide a shorter , firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child. A belt-positioning booster should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child’ s face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both thighs, or if the thighs are to[...]

When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter . • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fast[...]

Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be p[...]

4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 5. T o put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull[...]

10. T ry to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine. Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use. Attaching safety seats with tether stra[...]

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accele[...]

Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine’ s idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically , have the vehicle checked. Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than ten minutes at high engine RPM. Before st[...]

3. T urn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (ST ART). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly . If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’ s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. 1 2 3 4 5 P ! BRAKE L 0 00000 0 0 C E F H LH 10 20 30 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 40 50[...]

ST ARTING THE ENGINE 1. T urn the key to 5 (ST ART) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to 4 (ON). 2. If the temperature is above –12°C (10°F) and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try , turn the key to OFF , wait ten seconds and try again. 3. If the tempe[...]

Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. T ake precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately . Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful a[...]

BRAKES Y our service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle’ s brake system. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the b[...]

The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensating for this tendency . The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking wi[...]

stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop. • W e recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique. However , avoid taking any unnecessary risks. Hydraulic brake booster system (Hydroboost) The Hydroboost system receives fluid pressure from the power steering pump to[...]

The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However , if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency . Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle’ s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. Always se[...]

the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting. The rear wheels “search” for optimum traction several times a second and adjustments are made accordingly . The T raction Control y system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction on slippery [...]

If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually , but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of the following: • underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • high crown in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment [...]

Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear . Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes. The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine may overheat. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). T urn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully releas[...]

P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). Never leave your vehicle unattended while it i[...]

N (Neutral) W ith the gearshift in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear . (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy . T ransmission operates in gears one through four . (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of[...]

gears one through three. (Drive) provides more engine braking than (Overdrive) and is useful when: • driving with a heavy load • towing a trailer up or down steep hills • additional engine braking is desired. If towing a trailer , refer to Driving while you tow in the T railer T owing chapter . T o return to (Overdrive) mode, press the transm[...]

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch V ehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must: 1. Put gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. Hold down brake pedal. 3. Depress clutch p[...]

Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (first) when your vehicle is moving faster then 24 km/h (15 mph). This will damage the clutch. Upshift and downshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1 - 2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2 - 3 31 km/h (19 mph) 3 - 4 48 km/h (30 mph) 4 - 5 [...]

4. T urn the ignition key to position 3 (OFF). Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully . Reverse Y ou can shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift to the right of 5 (Fifth) gear before you shift into R (Reverse). This is a feature that protects y[...]

gearshift back into Neutral. Then, release the clutch pedal for a moment and repeat steps 2 through 4. Removing key from ignition • T urn the ignition key to position 3 (OFF). • Push the release lever forward and rotate the key towards you and remove. T RACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, parti[...]

• Payload : Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. • GVW (Gross V ehicle W eight) : Base curb weight plus payload weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification. • GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) : Maximum total weight of[...]

• T railer W eight Range : Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Do not use replacem[...]

limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury . T RAILER TOWING Y our vehicle is capable of towing a trailer up to 454 kg (1 000 lbs.) gross trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of 45 kg (100 lbs.). Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). T owing a trailer places an[...]

Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’ s specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. Do not connect a trailer’ s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’ s brake system. Y our vehicle may not have enough [...]

Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance guide for more information. T railer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When tu[...]

Once through the water , always try the brakes. W et brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Driving through deep water where the transmission is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission [...]

HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger , etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. • The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column. • Depress hazard lights control to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously . • Depress control again to [...]

The fuel pump shut-off switch is located on the left side of the trunk behind the trunk liner . FUSES AND RELA YS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Always replace a [...]

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse Rating Mini Fuses Stan- dard Fuses Maxi Fuses Car - tridge Maxi Fuses Fuse Link Car - tridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A T an T an — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Y ellow Y ellow Y e[...]

The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 1 20A Cigar Lighter 2 20A Engine Controls 3 — Not Used 4 10A RH Low Beam Headlamp 5 15A Instrument Cluster , T raction Control Switch 6 20A Starter Motor Relay 7 15A GEM, Interior Lamps 8 20A Engine Controls 9 — Not Used 10 10A LH Low Beam Headlamp 11 15A Back-up La[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 15 15A Power Lumbar 16 — Not Used 17 15A Speed Control Servo, Shift Lock Actuator 18 15A Electronic Flasher 19 15A Power Mirror Switch, GEM, Anti-Theft Relay , Power Door Locks, Door Ajar Switches 20 15A Convertible T op Switch 21 5A Instrument Cluster and Engine Control Memory 22 — Not Used 23 15[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 34 20A Instrument Cluster , CCRM, Data Link Connector , Securilock T ransciever Module 35 15A Shift Lock Actuator , PCM, Speed Control Servo, ABS Module 36 15A Airbag Control Module 37 10A Adjustable Illumination 38 20A Highbeams 39 5A GEM 40 — Not Used 41 15A Brake Lamp 42 — Not Used 43 20A CB Po[...]

Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description Relay 1 — Fog Lamp Interrupt Relay 2 — Int. W iper Relay 3 — W iper HI/LO Relay 4 — Starter Relay 5 — Fog Lamps 1 50A** (4.6L), 3[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 7 30A** Secondary Air Injection (3.8L only) 8 50A** ABS Module 9 20A** Auxiliary Power Point 10 30A** Parklamps 11 30A** Rear W indow Defrost Control 12 40A** Power W indows, Power Locks 13 — Not Used 14 20A* Fuel Pump 15 10A* Radio 16 20A* Horn 17 20A* Anti-Lock Brake System 18 25A* Power Seats 19 [...]

T emporary spare tire information Y our vehicle may have a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only . Replace this tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible. If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow these[...]

1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) or R (manual transmission), turn engine OFF , and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. 4. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is r[...]

Never use the rear differential as a jacking point. T o lessen the risk of personal injury , do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 7. Replace the flat tire with the s[...]

12. If using a mini-spare tire, turn off the traction control switch. Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, one of the lug nuts on each wheel must be removed and replaced with a special key . The key and registration card are attached to the lug wrench and stored with the spare tire. If you lose the key , [...]

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Do not push start your vehicle. Y ou could damage the catalytic converter . Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, and clothing, if contacted. Do not attempt [...]

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery . Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery . 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery . 3. Connect the[...]

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’ s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor . The preferred locations of an exposed metal part (to ground the circuit) are the alternator mounting brackets or an engine lifting eye. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the inta[...]

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’ s battery . 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’ s battery . +[...]

4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’ s battery . After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing [...]

It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. However , on Mustang and Mustang GT models, a slingbelt with T -hooks can also be used. Do not tow Cobra or Convertible models with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure for these vehicles. If your vehicle is to be towed from[...]

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS T o help you service your vehicle: • W e highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • W e provide a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which makes tracking routine service easy . If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide necessary parts and service. Check your ?[...]

Working with the engine off • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. T urn off the engine and remove the key . 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly . • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Depress the clutch and place the gearshift[...]

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. HOOD Maintenance and care 128[...]

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.8L OHV V6 engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution box 5. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 6. Battery 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Air filter assembly 10. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equ[...]

4.6L SOHC V8 engine 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Power distribution box 4. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 5. Battery 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Air filter assembly 10. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped) ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer [...]

2. T urn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dip[...]

• If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN—MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions[...]

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification mark. Ford oil specification is WSS-M2C153-G. Use SAE 5W -30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead[...]

• 3.8L OHV V6 engine • 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir . 2. Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. If necessary , add brake fluid until the level reaches MAX. Do not fill above this line. 4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer [...]

If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry . This may cause the brakes to fail. CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT (IF EQUIPPED) Check the clutch adjustment. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service interval schedules. The clutch on your vehicle[...]

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for fuel. The reservoir is highlighted with a symbol. If the level is low , add enough fluid to fill the reservoir . In very cold weather , do not fill the reservoir all the way . Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield washer flu[...]

ENGINE COOLANT • 3.8L OHV V6 engine • 4.6L V8 engine Check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir . Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter . If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval, th[...]

Adding engine coolant Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield washer fluid. Do not mix conventional green coolant, orange coolant or recycled coolants together in your vehicle. Use only the type of coolant that your vehicle was originally equipped with. If you are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle requires, contact you[...]

Change your engine coolant according to the appropriate schedule listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Before adding engine coolant, check the color of the coolant in your vehicle. For vehicles with green coolant, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549–AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8–B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant tha[...]

For vehicles with orange coolant, no recycling process has been approved at this time and use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling system components. Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner . Follow your community’ s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capacity[...]

If your vehicle is equipped with the 3.8L V6 engine, check the power steering fluid level with the engine at normal operating temperature. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine i[...]

If your vehicle is equipped with a 4.6L V8 engine, check the power steering fluid level with the engine at ambient temperature. Allow at least one-half hour after driving for the power steering fluid to cool. 1. Start the engine and allow the engine to idle. 2. T urn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. T urn the engine off. 4. Check[...]

been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer , the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking. 1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the par[...]

could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature (66°C-77°C [150°F-170°F]). The transmission fluid should be in this range if at ambient temperature (10°C-35°C [50°F-95°F]). High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in tr[...]

An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Checking and adding manual transmission fluid 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at bottom of the opening. 4. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fl[...]

BATTERY Y our vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However , for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service interval schedules. Keep the electrolyte l[...]

Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury . Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery . When working near the battery , always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation. When lifting a plastic-cased battery , excessive pressure on the end wa[...]

4. The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive the vehicle. • The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy . • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearne[...]

Changing the wiper blades T o replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield and lock into the service position. 2. T urn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm. 3. Attach the new wiper to the wi[...]

about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire grade[...]

Motor V ehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combi[...]

• 15 or 16 inch four tire rotation • 17 inch four tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over . Maintenance and care 152[...]

T ires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’ s original tires may also affect the accuracy of your speedometer . SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components. Snow tires must be t[...]

• The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. I[...]

• Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury . If fuel is swallowed, call a physician immediately , even if no symptoms are immediately apparent. The toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for hours. • A void inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling t[...]

2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. T o install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the filler pipe. 5. T urn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. If the “Service Engine Soon/Check Engine” indicator comes on a[...]

Emissions Control Information label) are designed to operate on California cleaner -burning, low-sulfur gasolines. If you have a California-certified vehicle and California cleaner -burning gasoline is not available when you refuel, your engine should perform adequately . However , the performance of the emission control devices and systems may be [...]

“Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularly in the United States) because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) issued a fuel specification to provide information on high quality [...]

If you replace the fuel filter , replace it with an authorized Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Y our best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the driver . Y ou must gather[...]

Filling the tank For consistent results: • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time the tank is filled. • Allow three automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use the recommended octane rating of a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle f[...]

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy . Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy . • Idling for [...]

• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy . • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant Specifications . • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the re[...]

EP A window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EP A window sticker . Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EP A window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles. It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window sticker . These numbers rep[...]

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover . The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Illumination of the charging system warning light, “Service Engine Soon” light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of oil pressu[...]

If the vehicle’ s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the OBD-II system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test” condition. T o ready the OBD-II system for I/M testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as described below: • First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway .[...]

Replacing headlamp bulbs Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’ s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. T o remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then [...]

T o install the new bulb: 1. W ith the flat side of the new bulb’ s plastic base facing upward, insert the glass end of the bulb into the lamp assembly . Y ou may need to turn the bulb left or right to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly . When the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lamp assembly unti[...]

5. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise about 1 ⁄ 4 turn and remove from lamp assembly . 6. Carefully pull the bulb straight out from the socket and push in the new bulb. 7. T o complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order . High-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Open trunk. 2. Inside trunk, locate access hole under the luggage [...]

1. Rotate the foglamp bulb counterclockwise and remove from foglamp (the rear side of the foglamp is shown). 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb. 3. Connect the electrical connector to the new foglamp bulb. 4. Install the foglamp bulb in foglamp by rotating clockwise. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs T o change the licens[...]

Map lamps For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your dealer . Using the right bulbs Function T rade Number T ail lamp, brakelamp, turn lamp 3157K Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker (front) 3157NAK Backup lamp 3156K License plate lamp 168 High-mount brakelamp 906 Headlamps 9007 Luggage compartment lamp 906 Dome lamp 575 Map lamp[...]

V ertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it. 2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground and mark an 2.4 meters (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking ta[...]

W ashing your vehicle W ash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water . Never use strong detergents or soap. If your vehicle is particularly dirty , use a quality car wash detergent. Always use a clean sponge, washing glove or similar device and plenty of water for best results. T o avoid spots, avoid washing when the hood is still warm, i[...]

windshield as described in Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield. Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with touch-up paint, repair foil or aerosol paint spray from the Ford accessory line. Observe the application instructions on the products. Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, ins[...]

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. Cleaning plastic exterior parts Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover if necessary . Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, sol[...]

If the wiper still does not wipe properly , this could be caused by substances on the windshield such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes. Clean the outside of the windshield with a non-abrasive cleanser such as the non-abrasive Bon-Ami t powder . Rinse thoroughly with clean water . Do not use abrasive cleansers on[...]

Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber , vinyl or plastics. Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belts, because these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Check t[...]

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine Air filter F A-1611 F A-1634 Fuel filter FG-800A FG-800A Battery BXT -59 BXT -59 Oil filter FL-400S FL-820S PCV valve EV -152 EV -98 Spark plugs* A WSF-42EE** A WSF-32PP*** * Refer to V ehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. **If a sp[...]

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Appli- cation Capacity Brake fluid High Per - formance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid All Fill to line on reservoir Engine oil (includes filter change) Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil All 4.7L (5.0 quarts) Engine coolant 1 See footnote 3.8L OHV V6 engine 11.2L (11.8 quarts) 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 13.3L [...]

Fluid Ford Part Name Appli- cation Capacity Fuel tank N/A All 58.7L (15.5 gallons) T rans- mission fluid Motorcraft MER- CON t V AT F Automatic with 3.8L OHV V6 engine 13.1L (13.9 quarts) Automatic with 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 12.0L (12.8 quarts) Motorcraft MERCON t AT F Manual with 3.8L OHV V6 engine 2.6L (5.6 pints) Manual with 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 3 [...]

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part name Ford part number Ford speci- fication Brake fluid High Per - formance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ- 19542-AB ESA- M6C25-A and DOT 3 Door weather - strips Silicone Lubricant F7AZ- 19G208-BA and F5AZ- 19553-AA ESR- M13P4-A Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, door hinges, striker plates, [...]

Item Ford part name Ford part number Ford speci- fication Lock cylinders Penetrating Lubricant E8AZ- 19501-B none Power steering fluid and convertible top fluid (if equipped) Motorcraft MER- CON t V AT F XT -5-QM MERCON t V Rear axle lubricant Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant 1 XY - 80W90-QL WSP- M2C197-A Automatic transmis- sion fl[...]

ENGINE DATA Engine 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine Cubic inches 232 281 Horsepower 190 @ 5250 rpm 260 @ 5250 rpm T orque 220 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm 302 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm Recommended fuel 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052- 00.056 inch) 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052- 00.056 inch) Ignition system EDI[...]

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety compliance label The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the front door latch pilla[...]

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash, or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company . If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and i[...]

Air bag supplemental restraint system ........ 71 and child safety seats ............. 73 description .............. 72 disposal .................... 76 indicator light ......... 75 passenger air bag ... 74 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive .. 94,95,96,97 Axle refill capacities ...... 178 Battery voltage gauge .......... 15 Brak[...]

Fuel choosing the right fuel ......... 156 comparisons with EP A fuel economy estimates ............... 163 detergent in fuel ... 158 filling your vehicle with fuel ......... 154,155 gauge ....................... 12 quality .................... 157 running out of fuel ............. 158 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...............[...]

Mirrors side view mirrors (power) ................... 51 Motorcraft parts ...... 158 Octane rating .......... 157 Odometer ................... 14 Panic alarm feature, remote entry system 57 Parking brake ............ 90 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ............. 113 Power door locks ...... 51 Power steering .......... 92 fluid, checking and a[...]

fluid, checking and adding (manual) ... 145 manual operation .... 98 T rip odometer ........... 15 T runk ......................... 57 V ehicle dimensions . 182 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) ......... 184 V ehicle loading ........ 101 104,105,106 V entilating your vehicle ............... 87 W arning chimes ........... 6 W asher fluid .......[...]

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Item Information Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity 58.7L (15.5 gallons) Engine oil capacity (includes filter change) 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G T ire size and pressure See label on inside of glove box door . Hood release Pull handle under the left [...]

1 If your engine coolant is green in color , use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color , use Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter . 2 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the veh[...]