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Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 10 W arning and control lights 10 Gauges 13 Entertainment Systems 17 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17 AM/FM stereo with CD 21 Rear seat controls 24 Rear seat entertainment system 26 Climate Controls 42 Heater only 42 Manual heating and air conditioning 43 Electronic automatic temperature control 44 Rear window defr[...]
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Locks and Security 81 Keys 81 Locks 81 Anti-theft system 83 Seating and Safety Restraints 93 Seating 93 Safety restraints 104 Air bags 115 Child restraints 119 Driving 130 Starting 130 Brakes 134 T ransmission operation 137 V ehicle loading 158 T railer towing 162 Recreational towing 166 Roadside Emergencies 167 Getting roadside assistance 167 Haza[...]
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Cleaning 195 Maintenance and Specifications 201 Engine compartment 202 Engine oil 204 Battery 207 Fuel information 215 Air filter(s) 230 T ire Information 232 Part numbers 244 Refill capacities 245 Lubricant specifications 248 Accessories 256 Index 259 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, [...]
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 W arning W ARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemic[...]
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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION W arning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. W arning sym[...]
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Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and ser[...]
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Front seat mounted rear -facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag. Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles Read the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection T urbo Diesel Owner ’ s Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and maintenance of your Diesel-powered light truck. [...]
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. V ehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner ’ s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation W arning Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat T ether Anchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based T raction Control Adv[...]
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V ehicle Symbol Glossary Power W indows Front/Rear Power W indow Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant T emperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery A void Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan W arning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Corr[...]
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W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES W arning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle ’ s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains[...]
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Check gage: Illuminates when any of the following conditions has occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The engine oil pressure is low . • The fuel gauge is at or near empty . Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON[...]
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Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly . Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Speed control: Illuminates when the spee[...]
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Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open. T urn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster , check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chi[...]
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Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “ H ” and “ C ” ). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the eng[...]
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Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay in the normal operating range (between “ L ” and “ H ” ). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealers[...]
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Y ellow area (warning) — the transmission fluid is higher than normal operating temperature. This can be caused by special operation conditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing or off road use). Refer to Special Operating Conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for instructions. Operating the transmission for extended periods of time with the gaug[...]
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PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase/decrease volume. 2. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations, tape selections or CD tracks. Press again to stop. 3. CD Door: Insert a CD with the label side up. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm[...]
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not be inserted into the CD player . The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information. 4. Cassette door: Insert the cassette with the opening to the righ[...]
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the TUNE to decrease minutes or TUNE to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock this control will not function. 10. Balance: Press BAL; then press SEL / to shift sound to the left/right speakers. Fade: Press F ADE; then press SEL / to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 11. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequ[...]
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16. Fast Forward (FF): Press for a slow advance, press and hold for a fast advance. Press again to disable. 17. Rewind (REW): Press for a slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind. Press again to disable. 18. Select (SEL): Use with Bass, T reble, Balance and Fade controls. 19. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass out[...]
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PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, or track of current disc. 2. Rewind: Press for a slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind. Fast forward: Press for a slow advance, press and hold for a fast advance. 3. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, press to adjust the soft a[...]
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5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. EJECTING # (desired selection) will appear on the display . When the CD appears in the CD slot for removal, the display reads REMOVE CD # (desired selection). Press and hold to eject all loaded discs. 6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass output. T reble: Press TREB; then press SEL / to d[...]
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Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode. 10. Memory presets: T o set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. In CD mode, press to mov[...]
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15. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in random order . Press SHUF to cycle through SHUF TRAC, SHUF DISC or SHUF OFF . 16. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. 17. Disc/T une: Radio: Press or to manually tune down or up the frequency band. CD: Press or to select the previous or next track on[...]
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RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and T elecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540 – 1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9 – 107.7, 107.9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Dist[...]
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CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only . Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out. Don ’ t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD chang[...]
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DVD player controls 1. MAIN control • NEXT — Press to access the next track on the CD, the next chapter on the DVD, or to go up in cursor mode. • PREV — Press to access the previous track on the CD, the previous chapter on the DVD, or to go down in cursor mode. • REV — Press to reverse in CD and DVD play modes or to move the cursor left[...]
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7. Auxiliary jacks Insert lines for standard video game players. 8. STOP/EJECT control Press once to stop DVD play . Press again to eject the DVD. 9. DISPLA Y (DISP) control Press to enable on screen display of player menu and user display adjustments. DVD control features Menu control Press the MENU control to enter into MENU mode. This allows you[...]
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Next/Previous control The NEXT (up) and PREV (down) controls allow you to access the next or previous track on a CD or chapter on a DVD. When pressed, the playing audio will mute momentarily while the next chapter is accessed. Press and hold to advance or reverse multiple tracks or chapters. REV/FWD control Press the REV/FWD control during playback[...]
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User menu mode T o adjust the display setting, press DISP once and the player menu will appear . Press DISP again to adjust the display setting. Use the arrow controls and the ENTER controls to select the various screen settings. (A vailable screen selections are 16x9, Normal, 4x3 and Zoom). The DVD player will read the disc type and configure the [...]
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4. SEEK control Press to reverse or advance the chapter of the DVD or the track of the CD. 5. DISPLA Y (DISP) control Press to enable on screen display of player menu and user display adjustments. Once the display is on, use SEEK to choose the desired screen setting. 6. ENTER (ENT) MEMOR Y control In DVD playback mode, press the control to select a[...]
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Rear seat controls The rear seat controls allow the rear seat passengers to operate the radio, tape, CD, DVD or AUX (if equipped). Adjusting the volume from the rear seat controls The volume control allows the rear seat passengers to adjust the volume level of the desired selection. Press the + control to increase the volume. Press the - control to[...]
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• DVD/AUX DVD player / Auxiliary line input (if equipped) Memory preset control In radio mode, press the MEMORY control successively to scroll through the memory presets in AM, FM1 or FM2. If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash six CD player , press the MEMORY control to select the next disc in the compact disc changer . Play will begin with[...]
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Using wired headphones/Personal Audio Feature Single play mode will allow all passengers to listen to the same media source through all speakers. The Personal Audio Feature (dual play) allows the front seat passengers to listen to one source (radio, T APE, CD, DVD, or AUX) while the rear seat passengers listen to another . However , front and rear [...]
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Press the memory preset controls 2 and 4 simultaneously to toggle between single play and the Personal Audio Feature. Wireless headphones (for DVD system only) Y our system is equipped with 2 sets of wireless headphones. (T wo AAA batteries are needed to operate the headphones.) Batteries are included. T o install the batteries, lightly press down [...]
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When not using the headphones, shut them off to preserve battery power . The headphones will automatically turn off after five minutes if they have not received an infrared audio signal from the overhead pod. Ensure that the line of sight between the headphone and infrared transmitter (mounted on the DVD housing) is not obstructed. Liquid Crystal D[...]
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Playback and format • The DVD player of your Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System can only be used in the “ playback ” mode. (The DVD player does not offer a record feature.) • The system plays standard CDs or DVDs. • The DVD player is only capable of playback of DVDs and CDs. The player is not compatible with CDR/RW media. Rear Seat Entert[...]
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This unit is designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs and DVDs only . Due to technical incompatibility , certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford DVD/CD players. Irregular shaped discs, discs with a scratch protection film attached, and discs with homemade paper[...]
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On-screen indicators Each time a control is pressed, the operational status of the DVD player is shown on the screen. The following are some possible indicators: 1. CD track 2. DVD chapter 3. SYSTEM COUNTER — displays current viewing time of desired media. (HOURS:MINUTES:SECONDS) 4. DVD/ CD ST A TUS (PLA Y/FF/REW/P AUSE) 5. AUDIO OUTPUT (not chan[...]
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Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen to direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive periods of time. Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal. Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System. Do not ope[...]
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• high humidity . • a dusty environment. • locations where strong magnetic fields are generated. T emperature extremes When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely cold place for a long period of time, wait until the cabin temperature of the vehicle is at normal temperature before operating the system. Humidity and mois[...]
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HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. T emperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control. : Distributes outs[...]
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Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. T emperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections[...]
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T o aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the highest fan speed 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. T o increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument[...]
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4. Fan speed: Press to manually increase or decrease fan speed. When in AUTO mode, will be controlled automatically to meet the desired temperature. 5. (Floor/defrost): Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster and floor vents. 6. (Floor): Distributes outside air through the floor vents. 7. (Panel/floor): Distributes outside air thro[...]
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• T o reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This a[...]
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3. Airflow control: FLOOR directs air to the floor of the third row seating. P ANEL directs air to the overhead registers of the second and third row seating. T o blend the airflow , select any position between P ANEL and FLOOR. Rear auxiliary controls: Once the front auxiliary control is set to REAR, the rear seat passengers may use the rear auxil[...]
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HEADLAMP CONTROL T urns the lamps off. T urns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. T urns the headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also kee[...]
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Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamp control is in the , or position and the high beams are not turned on. In autolamp mode, the foglamps won ’ t be operational until lighting conditions warrant the activation of the headlamp/parklamp lighting. Pull hea[...]
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Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. P ANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parklamp operation. Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Th[...]
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INTERIOR LAMPS Dome/Map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps and controls are located on the dome lamp. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps. Rear courtesy/reading lamps • Second row courtesy/reading lamp • Third row courtesy/reading lamp The courtesy lamps light when: • any door is opened. • the instrument [...]
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Rear dome lamp The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened (and switch is in middle position). • the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF (and switch is in the middle position). W ith the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, th[...]
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Function Number of bulbs T rade number Second row reading lamp 2 578 Third row reading lamp 2 211-2 License lamp 2 194 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. T o replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer Interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently . Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the head[...]
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2. Remove the two screws and carefully pull the parking lamp/turn signal assembly from the vehicle. 3. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from lamp assembly . 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Install the new bulbs in reverse order . 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lights 54[...]
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Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then 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. Install the new bulb in reverse order . Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs 1. Make su[...]
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Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and remove the two screws and then the lamp assembly . 2. Remove the bulb socket from lamp assembly and pull the bulb straight out. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order . Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF [...]
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER W indshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. Speed dependent wipers: When the wiper control is on, the speed of the wipers will automatically adjust with the vehicle speed. The faster your vehicle is travelling the fas[...]
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Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle. 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. 2. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard. 3. Replace wipe[...]
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T RANSMISSION CONTROL T ow/Haul feature (5 – speed automatic transmission) (if equipped) • Gearshift lever type A • Gearshift lever type B T o activate, press the transmission control switch (TCS) located on the gearshift. The TOW/HAUL indicator light will illuminate on the gearshift lever or in the instrument cluster , depending on how your [...]
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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle ’ s overhead console will vary according to your option package. Forward storage bin (if equipped) Press the release control to open the storage compartment. The door will open slightly and can be moved to full open. T[...]
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Power quarter rear windows (if equipped) When closing the power quarter rear windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Press the portion of the VENT control to open the power rear quarter windows. Press the portion of the VENT control to close the p[...]
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• Located on the instrument panel. • Located on the back side of the center console (Accessible from the second row seats). • Located in the left side storage compartment in the third row seating position. • Located on the right trim panel in the rear cargo area. POWER POINT 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English[...]
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POWER WINDOWS When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window . Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window . One touch down Allows the [...]
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the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror . When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will automatically adjust to minimize glare. Press the control located on the bottom of the mirror to turn the mirror on or off. The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the veh[...]
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T ype B The spotter mirror , below the main mirror , is not heated and must be adjusted manually . Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator (if equipped) T ype A When the veh[...]
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Clearance lamps (if equipped) Illuminates when the headlamps or parking lamps are switched on. This provides additional visibility of your vehicle to other drivers on the road. Fold-away mirrors The mirrors can be manually folded forward or backwards for narrow spaces like driving through an automatic car wash or backing out of a garage with the tr[...]
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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you. The adjustment allows for approximately 71 – 76 mm (3 inches) of maximum travel. [...]
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3. Press the SET ACCEL control and release it. 4. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • V ehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to red[...]
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Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold the COAST control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. Y ou can also use the COAST control to operate the T ap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 [...]
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features. Radio control features • Press MODE to select AM, FM1, FM2, T APE or CD (if equipped). In Radio mode: • Press NEXT to select a preset station from memory . In T ape mode: • Press NEXT to listen to the next selection on the tape. [...]
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Selectable features English/metric display Press this control to change the trip computer display between metric and English units. Mode control Each press of the MODE control will display a different feature as follows: A verage fuel economy . The display will indicate the vehicle ’ s average fuel economy in liters/100 km (or miles/gallon) since[...]
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2. Press the E/M and MODE controls simultaneously . The display will illuminate the “ AV G ” indicator . While the indicator is lit, release both controls to reset the average fuel economy . Fuel range. This function estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to t[...]
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The compass heading is displayed in average fuel economy modes, fuel range modes and temperature modes. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy . Adjustments may need to be m[...]
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1. Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console. 2. Start the vehicle. 3. Press and hold both trip computer controls. After approximately eight seconds, the trip computer will enter CAL mode. CAL mode is indicated when the display lights the “ CAL ” indicator . 4. Release both controls. The display will return to normal, except that[...]
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Programming Do not program HomeLink 威 with the vehicle parked in the garage. Note: Y our vehicle may require the ignition switch to be turned to the ACC position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink 威 .I ti s also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink 威 for[...]
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Note: If the red light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a continuous red, proceed with steps 6 through 8 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device. 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor -head unit) in the garage, locate the “ learn ” or “ smart ” button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is a[...]
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Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System T o operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door , gate operator , security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used a[...]
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CENTER CONSOLE Y our vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: • Utility compartment • Coin holder slots • Pen holder Use only soft cups in the cupholder . Hard objects can injure you in a collision. • Utility compartment • Pen holder • Space for lap-top computer CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communic[...]
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CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED) The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided. This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision. T RIDOOR The T riDoor area is intended for cargo storage only , not for passengers. Y ou can open and close the T riDoors from outside the vehicle only . Y ou c[...]
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LUGGAGE RACK Maximum load is 90 kg (200 lbs) on the roof rack structure, or 45 kg (100 lbs) on the roof panel rails. Distribute the load equally on the cross bars. T o adjust the cross-bar position: 1. Release the latch at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide cross-bar to the desired location. 3. T ighten the latch [...]
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KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer . Y ou should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency . Refer to SecuriLock 娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control to unlock all doors. Press [...]
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Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. • The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door . Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lo[...]
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• unlock the vehicle doors without a key . • lock all the vehicle doors without a key . • activate the personal alarm. If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting. Unlocking the doors 1. Press and release to unlock the dri[...]
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The UNLOCK feature will work again after: • a door has become ajar , • the ignition is turned to the 4 (ON) position, • unlocking the vehicle using the keyless entry keypad, • or using the UNLOCK control on your remote entry transmitter (if equipped). This feature is initially deactivated, but may be activated by taking your vehicle to an a[...]
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2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery . 4. Insert the new battery . Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery . Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity[...]
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T o reprogram the remote entry transmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. T urn the key from the 2 (LOCK) position to 3 (OFF). 4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF) position and 4 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON) position. 5. The doors will lock[...]
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The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door or the liftgate is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 3 (OFF) position, 10 minutes after if the dome lamp is off, and 30 minutes after if the dome lamp switch is lef[...]
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Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5 – digit code. 2. W ithin five seconds, press the 1 • 2 on the keypad and release. 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done within five seconds of completing step 2. Y our personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5 – digit code will work. Anti-scan feature If [...]
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• any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position, • the brake is pressed before reaching 8 km/h (5 mph), and • the vehicle is traveling more than 8 km/h (5 mph). T o deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the keypad Y our vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. T o deactivate/reactivate this f[...]
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SECURILOCK 姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “ no-start ” condition. Y our vehicle comes with two co[...]
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Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position. The THEFT indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The THEFT indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then[...]
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1. Insert a previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2. T urn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the 4 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for at least one second, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. T urn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position. 4. Remove the previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 5. W ith[...]
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SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat ’ s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. 40/20/40 seat (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to move the seat [...]
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60/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Ensure the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up to recline the seat. Captain’ s chair (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or rearward. Make sure that the seat is relatched into place. • P[...]
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Memory seats and adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat and adjustable pedals to two programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driver door . • T o program position one, move the driver seat to the desired position using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The SET c[...]
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Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. 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. Heated seats (if equipped) T o operate the heated[...]
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The system will not automatically shutoff unless control is pushed to deactivate. If system is not manually terminated at last use, then system will remain active at next ignition key cycle. 40/20/40 front seat armrest and console (if equipped) T o release the armrest, pull forward on the strap and pull the armrest down. Lift up armrest to return i[...]
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REAR SEATS Head restraints T o properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Push or pull the head restraint to the desired position. Rear folding seats (if equipped) Folding down rear seats into load floor Ensure that no objects such as books,[...]
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2. Lift seat cushion up and rotate forward. 3. The headrest must be removed in order to fold the seatback down. Remove 2nd row seat headrest by pushing in both tabs while pulling up on headrest simultaneously . 4. Stow headrest into the green caps found on the top of the seat cushion. 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA Engli[...]
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5. Lift the lower seat control and flip the seatback down. 6. For bench seats only , lift up flap on seatback to release closeout panel. 7. For bench seats only , rotate panel to closeout the space between the seatback and the floor . Returning the seat to upright Ensure the seat is pulled back to the locked position, whether the seat is occupied o[...]
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2. Lift the lower seat control. 3. Pull up on the seatback while lifting the handle to lift the seatback into the upright position. Note: The front seat may need to be moved forward to ease operation. 4. Remove headrest from storage position and return to 2nd row seatback. Push down headrest completely to secure. Reclining the second row seatback L[...]
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T o reduce the risk of personal injury , the second row seat should not be left in the forward, E-Z entry position while the vehicle is in motion. Please ensure that the seat is in the upright, fully latched rearward position before putting the vehicle in motion. Refer to the warning label on the seat side shield. 1. Rotate the upper seat lever rea[...]
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1. Pull the seat release lever located on the lower right side of the seatback while pushing the seatback down onto the seat cushion. • The seatback will latch onto the cushion. 2. Lift the seat release bar located at the center of the seat near the floor to release the floor latches. 3. While pulling up on the release bar , lift the seat up and [...]
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SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. T o reduce the risk of injury , make sure children sit in the back seat 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[...]
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Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. 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) unt[...]
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When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seat[...]
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After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all outboard seating positions (except the driver position, which doesn ’ t have this feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly . In addition, all seat belts should be checked for pr[...]
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In the event of a collision, the colored label (REPLACE BEL T) may become visible. If this occurs, the safety belt must be replaced. Whenever the yellow portion of the label is visible, the safety belt must be replaced. Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury . Fr[...]
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Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder . Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not a[...]
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The lap belt will not adjust automatically . T o fasten, grasp the tongue, and with a continuous motion, pull out enough webbing to buckle the tongue into the correct buckle. If you did not pull out enough webbing to reach the buckle, allow the tongue to retract fully before trying to pull it out again. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime[...]
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If... Then... The driver ’ s safety belt is not buckled before the vehicle has reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON... The BeltMinder feature is activated - the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for ap[...]
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Reasons given... Consider ... “ I was in a hurry ” Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up. “ Safety belts don ’ t work ” Safety belts, when used properly , reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. “ T raffic is light ” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths oc[...]
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One time disable Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only . Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature Read step s1-9 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. The BeltMinder feature can be deactivat[...]
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• This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enable BeltMinder if it is currently disabled. 7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds. 8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by flashing the safety belt warning light four times [...]
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Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter . AIR BAG SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the [...]
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The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant ’ s chest and the driver air bag module. Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. T o properly position yourself away from the[...]
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Children and air bags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NE[...]
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The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder or sodium compounds which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the SRS is designed to help reduce ser[...]
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Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter . Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: •[...]
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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. Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. C[...]
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Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions: • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child st[...]
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The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center of the shoulder . The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips, never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. The importance of[...]
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• Review and follow the information presented in the Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter . • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make[...]
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Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear -facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear[...]
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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together , route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer ’ s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 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 [...]
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7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in pla[...]
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The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view): • Second row 60/40 bench seat • Second row bucket seats Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor . 1. Position the child s[...]
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• Second row 60/40 bench seat Note: In the right seating position, use either tether anchor . • Second row bucket seats Note: For each seat, use either tether anchor . 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 128[...]
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• Third row • The anchors are on the back of the seat frame. 4. Clip the tether strap hook to the anchor . If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly , the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 5. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of th[...]
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STARTING 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. This position also a[...]
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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. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding a[...]
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• Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). • T urn the key to 4(ON) without turning the key to 5 (ST ART). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly . If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. HO O D 1 2 3 4 5 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)[...]
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• If the driver ’ s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine 1. T urn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (ST ART). 2. T urn the key to 5 (ST ART), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter . Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds o[...]
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If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately . Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring [...]
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Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle ’ s stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately , allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces.[...]
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Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). If you ’ re parking your vehicle on a grade or with a trailer , press and hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake. There may be a little vehicle movement as the parking brake sets to hold the vehicle ’ s weight. This is normal and [...]
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In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt. Y our vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car . V ehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four -wheel drive vehicles handle different[...]
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3. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever , it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle ’ s brakelamps are not operating properly . Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter . Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. Always set the[...]
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Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). T urn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) W ith the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). N (Neutra[...]
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• O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned off regardless of last mode of operation. 2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only . • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • T o return to (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second)[...]
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Understanding the shift positions of the 5 – speed automatic transmission (if equipped-Diesel engines only) This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive T ransmission Shift Strategy . Adaptive Shift strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality . When the vehicle ’ s battery has been disconnected for any type of service or r[...]
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N (Neutral) W ith the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Overdrive) with T ow/Haul OFF D (Overdrive) with T ow/Haul OFF is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy . The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through g[...]
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conditions, the transmission may downshift, slow the vehicle and control the vehicle speed when descending a hill, without the accelerator pedal being pressed. The amount of downshift braking provided will vary based upon the amount the brake pedal is depressed. T o deactivate the T ow/Haul feature and return to normal driving mode, press the butto[...]
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REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 5 km/h (3 mph). The system is not effective at speeds above 5 km/h (3 mph) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects. T o h[...]
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The RSS detects obstacles up to 2 meters (6 ft.) from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper , (refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas). As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the tone increases. When the obstacle is less than 25.0 cm (10 in.) away , the tone will sound continuou[...]
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter . When four – wheel drive (4WD) is engaged, power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD can be selected when additional driving power is desired. 4WD o[...]
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• auto-manual hub locks can be manually overridden by rotating the hub lock control from AUTO to LOCK if desired. • automatic operation of the hub locks is recommended, and will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, make sure that the arrow and the indicator dot on the hub are aligned, and that both hub locks are set the same (both se[...]
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4H (4WD High) – For winter and off-road conditions. Sends power to front and rear wheels. 4L (4WD Low) – For low-speed off-road applications that require extra power such as steep grades, deep sand or pulling a boat out of the water . Sends power to front and rear wheels. Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) Rotate the 4WD contro[...]
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4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4 LOW position. 5. Hold the shift conditions until the LOW RANGE indicator light illuminates. 6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not illuminate within 15 seconds, drive the vehicle above 8 km/h (5 mph), then repeat steps 1 through 5 before reporting any shift concerns to your dealer . Shifting from 4x4 LOW (4W[...]
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Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes. Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Y ou should either know the t[...]
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V ehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four -wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity . Utility and four -wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road[...]
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V ehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four -wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity . Utility and four -wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road[...]
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Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case. On 4WD vehicles, the transfer case allows you to select 4WD when necessary . Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in the Driving chapter . Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter . Y ou sho[...]
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Once through 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. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud. Even 4WD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud[...]
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When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling. If you do stall out, do not try to turn around because you might roll over . It is better to back down to a safe location. Apply just e[...]
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faster , because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Do not become overconfident as to road conditions. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower gears. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the wheels. Use a “ [...]
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Y ou should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure found on the safety compliance certification label attached to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar . Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can adversely affect the way your vehicle handles. Do not exceed the Ford Motor Company recommended pressure [...]
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DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars). T raction or brake capability may be limited and your vehicle may stall. W ater may al[...]
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Cargo W eight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GA W (Gross Axle W eight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GA WR (Gross Axle W [...]
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GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver ’ s door or door pillar . The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. Exceeding the Safety Certification Label a[...]
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10 – 15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15 – 25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (68 kg [150 lbs]). Consult your dealership (or the RV and T railer T owing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information. T ongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin W eight – refers to the amount of the weight that a trailer push[...]
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2. W eigh your vehicle without cargo. T o obtain correct weights, take your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks. 3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow . It must be below the maximum trailer weight shown in the chart. T RAILER TOWING Y [...]
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Do not exceed the GVWR or the GA WR specified on the certification label. T owing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury . Preparing to tow Use the proper equ[...]
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Do not connect a trailer ’ s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle ’ s brake system. Y our vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. T railer lamps T railer lamps are required on most towed vehicl[...]
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type (All-Season or All-T errain) or is from a different manufacturer other than the road tires on your vehicle, your spare tire is considered “ temporary ” . Consult information on the spare tire label for limitations when using. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service int[...]
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. Follow these guidelines if you have the need for recreational towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged. 2WD vehicles: • Place[...]
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE T o fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . The service is available: • 24 – hours, seven days a week • for the New V ehicle Limited W arranty period of three years o[...]
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U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1 – 800 – 241 – 3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 – 800 – 521 – 4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1 – 800 – 665 – 2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonab[...]
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This switch is located in the front passenger ’ s footwell, behind the kick panel access cover . T o reset the switch: 1. T urn the ignition OFF . 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. T urn the ignition ON. 5. W ait a few seconds and return the key to OFF . 6. Make[...]
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Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey ——— 3A Violet V iolet ——— 4A Pink Pink ——— 5A T an T an ——— 7.5A Brown Brown ——— 10A Red Red ——— 15A Blue Blue ——— 20A Y ellow Y ellow Y ellow Blue Blue 25A Na[...]
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T o remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover . The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 15A* Adjustable pedals 2 20A* Power point - floor console 3 20A* Power point – 3rd row 4 20A* Power point - I/P 5 20A* Power point - right rear quarter 6 2[...]
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 10 10A* A/C clutch 11 20A* Radio (main) 12 20A* Cigar lighter/OBD II 13 5A* Power mirrors/switches 14 15A* Daytime running lamps (DRL) 15 10A* Driver ’ s seat module memory 16 15A* Rear seat controller 17 15A* Exterior lamps 18 20A* T urn lamps/Brake on-off switch (h[...]
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 31 15A* T ransmission range sensor (then to starter relay coil), 4x4 32 5A* Radio (start) 33 15A* Front wiper 34 10A* Brake on-off switch 35 10A* Instrument cluster 36 10A* PCM Memory 37 15A* Horn 38 20A* T railer tow park lamps 39 15A* T railer tow back-up lamps 40 20[...]
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 111 30A** 4WD/Shift on the fly 112 30A** Left-hand power seats 113 30A** Starter motor 114 30A** Right-hand power seats 115 20A** T railer tow battery charge 116 30A** Ignition switch 601 30A CB W indow motors, Moonroof 602 60A** 4W ABS module 210 — Not used 211 — [...]
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Spare tire information Y our vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire that can be used as either a spare or a regular tire. The spare tire is not equipped with wheel trim. The wheel trim from the original wheel/tire may be used on the spare. If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD, a spare tire of a different size than the road tires should not be us[...]
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1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. 2. T urn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel (block not provided). 3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from the stowage locations. 4. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim. 5. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn[...]
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6. Insert the hooked end of the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to slide the jack under the vehicle. 7. Position the jack according to the following guides: • Front (4x2) • Front passenger side (4x4) • Front driver side (4x4) Make sure the jack fits into the notched area on the differential housing. 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owne[...]
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• Rear 8. T urn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground and high enough to install the spare tire. 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.[...]
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12. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. 13. Stow the flat tire, jack, jack handle and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when driving. 14. Unblock the wheels. Wheel lug nut torque specifications Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 800 km (500 miles) after any wheel [...]
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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. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start ca[...]
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Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper 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 . + – + – + ?[...]
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3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery . 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/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding[...]
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3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 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. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to d[...]
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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[...]
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WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or , if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider . On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground and the rear wheels off the ground using a wheel lift or a slingb[...]
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GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Y ou must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer for warranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handling your vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your selling dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Please note that certain warranty repairs requir[...]
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In Canada: Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www .ford.ca If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact [...]
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In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law , before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state cre[...]
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The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures and/or to discontinue this service without notice and without incurring obligations per applicable state law . What kinds of cases does the Board review? Unresolved warranty repair concerns or v[...]
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from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for their business leadership qualities. What the Board needs T o have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application form. Some states will require you to use certified mail, with return receipt requested[...]
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Making a decision Board members review all available information related to each complaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartial decision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party . Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date that all requested information is received by the Board[...]
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In the CAMV AP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal environment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the parties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolve disputes. CAMV AP decisions are fast, fair , and final; the arbitrator ’ s aw[...]
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ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER ’ S LITERA TURE T o order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at: HELM, INCORPORA TED P .O. Box 07150 Detroit, Michigan 48207 Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST Helm, Incorporated can also be reached by their website:[...]
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3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time) In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-[...]
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W ASHING THE EXTERIOR W ash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral Ph shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail W ash (ZC-3 – A), which is available from your dealer . • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Never wash [...]
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PAINT CHIPS Y our dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle ’ s color . T ake your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver ’ s door jam) to your dealer to ensure you get the correct color . • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing[...]
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• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 gasoline engines PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your dealer . • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail W ash (ZC-3 – A). • If tar or grease spots[...]
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. • A void cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents[...]
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LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Y our leather seating surfaces have a clear , protective coating over the leather . • T o clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-11 – A). Dry the area with a soft cloth. • T o help maintain its resiliency and color , use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11 – D), ava[...]
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Motorcraft Wheel and T ire Cleaner (ZC-37 – A) Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38 – A) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) Ford Premium Car W ash Concentrate (F2SZ-19523 – WC) Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14) Motorcraft Detail W ash (ZC-3 – A) Motorcraft T ire Clean and Shi[...]
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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 the necessary parts and service. Check you[...]
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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 located under the right center of the hood. Slide the handle to release the auxiliary latch. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. IDEN[...]
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1. Battery 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. T ransmission fluid dipstick 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Air filter assembly 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. W indshield washer fluid reservoir WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low . In very cold weather , do not fil[...]
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State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive. W asher fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle ’ s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system. If you operate[...]
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5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. W ipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully , then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MA[...]
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3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated. T o avoid[...]
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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[...]
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When lifting a plastic-cased battery , excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery . Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. A [...]
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If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner . Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling a[...]
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When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir . • The engine coolant should be at the “ cold fill level ” or within the “ cold fill range ” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to re[...]
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Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container . If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7 – A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7 – B (CA and OR only), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51 – A1. Note[...]
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T o reduce the risk of personal injury , make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly . 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth aroun[...]
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Coolant refill capacity T o find out how much fluid your vehicle ’ s cooling system can hold, refer to Refill capacities in this section. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than – 36 ° C[ – 34 ° F]): • It may be necessary to[...]
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How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot) area. • The and symbol will illuminate. • The Service engine soon indicator light will illuminate. If the engine reaches a preset over -temperature condition, the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylin[...]
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5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility . Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. T ake your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an [...]
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• A void inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases, excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury . • A void getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact lenses (if worn), fl[...]
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Fuel Filler Cap Y our fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off feature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. T urn the engine off. 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 o[...]
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Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty . Octane recommendations Y our vehicle is designed to use “ Regular ” unleaded gasoline with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. W e do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as “ Regular ” that are sold with octane r[...]
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If you have run out of fuel: • Y ou may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. • Y our Service engine soon indicator may come on. For more information on the Service engine soon indicator , refer to the Instrument cluster chapter . Fuel Filt[...]
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For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • T urn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling, an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time the tank is filled. • Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling. ?[...]
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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 long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel e[...]
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• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy . • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy . • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 12 – 16 km (8 – 10 miles) of driving. • Driving on fla[...]
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If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability . Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover . The emis[...]
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3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check engine/Service engine soon light should turn off. (A driving cycl[...]
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CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary , use only MERCON 威 AT F. Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20 °– 80 ° F (-7 ° – 25 ° C): 1. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It sho[...]
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T RANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Y our transmission does not consume fluid. However , the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly , i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly [...]
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(150 ° F-170 ° F) on a level surface. The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km (20 miles) of driving. Y ou can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is above 10 ° C (50 ° F). However , if fluid is added at this time, an overfill condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operatin[...]
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Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. Automatic transmission fluid filter (if equipped) The T orqShift automatic transmission is equipped with a serviceable external fluid filter mount[...]
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Checking and adding transfer case fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter . AIR FIL[...]
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Changing the air filter element 1. Loosen the clamp that secures the air filter element in place. 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter element from the open end of the air filter housing. 4. Install a new air filter element, ensuring the arrow on the top half of the air filter housing lines up wit[...]
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These T ire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of T ransportation has set. T ire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter -type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or l[...]
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Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cau[...]
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INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT T ire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. I[...]
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7. H: Indicates the tire ’ s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tires on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation pressure. These speed ratings may need to be adjusted fo[...]
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10. T ire Ply Composition and Material Used: Indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber -coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. T ire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in the tire and the sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester , and others. 11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilogra[...]
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Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “ LT ” type tires “ LT ” type tires have some additional information than those of “ P ” type tires; these differences are described below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the T ire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for service on light trucks. 2. Load Range[...]
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Information on “ T ” type tires T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different than this example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by the T ire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the[...]
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Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear . Under -inflation or over -inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns. Under -inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙ blowout ⬙ , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased ri[...]
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6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregularities. Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to[...]
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• Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 240[...]
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Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Note: Y our vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare[...]
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• Severe abrasion on the sidewall If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be replaced. Tire Replacement Requirements Y our vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide safe ride and handling capability . Only use replacement tires and wh[...]
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T ire explosions can cause death, personal injury or property damage. Do not allow anyone to stand near , directly ahead or behind the spinning tire. Never spin the tires in excess of the 55 km/h (35 mph) point indicated on the speedometer . Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there ’ s always the possibility that you may eventually[...]
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• Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use tire chains on dry roads. • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine Air filter element 1 F A-1634 [...]
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4 Only available with 6.0L Diesel engine/T orqShift transmission. Part number is FT -145. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Front axle Motorcraft SAE 80W -90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant 4X4 vehicles 1.8L (3.6 pints) Rear axle 1 Motorcraft SAE 75W -140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant All 3.3L (6.9 pints) 2 Brake fluid Motorcr[...]
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Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Engine oil (includes filter change)-Diesel engine Refer to your 6.0L Diesel Supplement Fuel tank N/A All 166.6L (44.0 gallons) Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON 威 AT F All Fill to FULL COLD range on dipstick T ransfer case fluid (if equipped) Motorcraft MERCON 威 AT F 4x4 vehicles 1.9L (2.0 quarts) [...]
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2 Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL — 3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST -M2C118-A for complete refill of limited slip axles. Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle to the bottom of the filler hole with the specified lubricant. 3 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 4 I[...]
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part name or equivalent Ford part number Ford specification Spindle bearing High T emperature 4X4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590 – A ESA-M1C198 – A Front axle Motorcraft SAE 80W -90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY -80W -90 – QL WSP-M2C197 – A Rear axle Motorcraft SAE 75W -140 Synthetic Rear [...]
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Item Ford part name or equivalent Ford part number Ford specification Engine oil-Gasoline engines Motorcraft SAE 5W -20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W -20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP CXO-5W20 – LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C153-H and API Certification Mark Engine oil-Diesel engine Refer to your 6.0L Diesel Suppl[...]
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Item Ford part name or equivalent Ford part number Ford specification Automatic transmission T orqShift (5 – speed) Motorcraft MERCON 威 SP AT F 2 XT -6 – QSP WSS-M2C919 – D MERCON 威 SP W indshield washer fluid Motorcraft Premium W indshield W asher Concentrate ZC-32 – A WSB-M8B16 – A2 1 Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier[...]
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ENGINE DATA Engine 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine Cubic inches 330 415 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Compression ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS EXCURSION Dimension 4x2 mm (in) 4x4 mm (in) (1) Overall length 5759 (226.7) 5759 (226.7) (2) Overall wid[...]
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver ’ s side. 5 2 3 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw[...]
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V ehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number .) 1. W orld manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. V ehicle line[...]
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T ransmission/T ransaxle code designations Y ou can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification label which is located on the door pillar . The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Truck application: Code T ransmission Description Manual transmission M Manual 5 – speed (AKK)) C Manual[...]
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Code T ransmission Description D Automatic 5 – speed overdrive (5R44E) R Automatic 5 – speed overdrive (5R55S) Passenger car application: Code T ransmission/T ransaxle Description Front wheel drive manual transaxle R5 – speed overdrive (MTX75) W5 – speed overdrive (M5) Front wheel drive automatic transaxle A4 – speed overdrive (4F27E) E4 [...]
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GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer . These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance [...]
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Interior style Cell phone holders Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Interior trim kits Leather wrapped steering wheels Scuff plates Lifestyle Bike racks Cargo organization and management Engine block heaters and blankets Rear seat entertainment systems T owing mirrors T railer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories[...]
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For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GA WR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certifi[...]
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A Accessory delay .......................... 63 Air bag supplemental restraint system ........................................ 115 and child safety seats ............ 117 description .............................. 115 disposal .................................... 119 driver air bag .......................... 117 indicator light ....................[...]
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plastic parts ............................ 197 safety belts .............................. 198 washing .................................... 195 waxing ..................................... 195 wheels ...................................... 196 wiper blades ............................ 197 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ......44, 4[...]
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Engine oil .................................. 204 checking and adding .............. 204 dipstick .................................... 204 filter , specifications ........ 206, 244 recommendations ................... 206 refill capacities ........................ 245 specifications ..................248, 251 Exhaust fumes ..........................[...]
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HomeLink universal transceiver (see Garage door opener) ........................................ 77 Homelink wireless control system .......................................... 74 Hood .......................................... 202 I Ignition ............................... 130, 251 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..................... 122 Inspectio[...]
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Overdrive ..................................... 59 P Parking brake ............................135 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....244 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ................................. 67 Power adjustable foot pedals .....................................67, 95 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...........................[...]
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T T emperature control (see Climate control) ................. 46 T ilt steering wheel ...................... 58 T ires ........................... 174, 230 – 232 alignment ................................ 239 care .......................................... 237 changing .................. 174 – 175, 179 checking the pressure ............ 237 la[...]