Ford 2007 Crown Victoria manual

Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 10 W arning lights and chimes 10 Gauges 14 Entertainment Systems 17 AM/FM stereo 17 AM/FM stereo with CD 19 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 22 AM/FM stereo with cassette and in-dash six CD 27 Climate Controls 33 Manual heating and air conditioning 33 Automatic temperature control 34 Rear window defroster 36 Lights 37[...]

Seating and Safety Restraints 95 Seating 95 Safety restraints 101 Airbags 116 Child restraints 128 Tires, Wheels and Loading 140 T ire information 140 V ehicle loading 154 T railer towing 160 Recreational towing 163 Driving 164 Starting 164 Brakes 168 T raction Control™ 171 Air suspension 173 T ransmission operation 174 Roadside Emergencies 180 G[...]

Maintenance and Specifications 218 Engine compartment 219 Engine oil 221 Battery 224 Engine coolant 226 Fuel information 232 Air filter(s) 248 Part numbers 249 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 251 Engine data 254 Accessories 257 Index 259 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopyin[...]

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[...]

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION W arning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? 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 symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, i[...]

Notice to owners of Severe Duty vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the Severe Duty Owner’ s Guide supplement. This book contains important operation and maintenance information. Special instructions For your added safety , your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. Please read the section Supplemental rest[...]

T o access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful[...]

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 Airbag - Front Airbag - 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 Powertrain Malfuncti[...]

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[...]

W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster 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 ve[...]

Check engine: The Check engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally , the ⬙ Check engine ⬙ light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are prese[...]

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and ST ART , or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light[...]

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter . Engine coolant temperature (if equipped): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the en[...]

Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the speed control is activated. T urns off when the speed control system is deactivated. Door ajar (if equipped): Illuminates when one of the doors is not completely shut and the ignition is turned to ON. W ith the ignition in RUN position, a tone will sound for one second (if a door is open). T urn sig[...]

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

T rip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. • W ithout Message Center Press and release the button on the cluster to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display . T o reset, press the button again until the trip reading is 000000.0 miles. • W ith Message Center Press and release the message center INFO button [...]

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM stereo (if equipped) 1. Seek: Press / to find the next strong station down/up the frequency band. 2. T une: Press / to manually change radio frequency down/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: T o set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a pr[...]

5. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels. 6. T one: Press TONE until the desired level — Bass, T reble, Fade appears on the display . T urn the volume control to raise/lower the levels, or to move the audio sound from the right to left or the front to back (if equipped). 7. CLK (Clock): T o set the hour , [...]

AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped) 1. CD slot: Insert a CD, label side up. W ith the ignition on, the radio will begin play when a CD is inserted. If the ignition is off, press CD prior to inserting a disc. Do not force a disc into the system as damage could result. 2. SEEK: Press to access the next ( ) or previous ( ) radio [...]

5. Eject: Press to eject the CD. If the disc is not removed within the allotted time, the system will automatically reload the CD and begin play . Note: The eject function will work when the ignition is turned off. 6. BASS: Press BASS; then press SEL to decrease/increase the level of bass output. TREB (T reble): Press TREB; then press SEL to decrea[...]

When activated, AUTOSET will momentarily appear in the display when any of the preset controls are pressed. Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Press MENU to acce[...]

16. SCAN: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped) 1. CD slot: Insert a CD, label side up. W ith the ignition on, the radio will begin to play a CD once inserted. W ith the ignition off, the CD control must be[...]

3. BASS: Press BASS; then press SEL-TEXT to decrease/increase the level of bass output. TREB (T reble): Press TREB; then press SEL-TEXT to decrease/increase the level of treble output. 4. BAL (Balance): Press BAL; then press SEL-TEXT to shift sound to the left/right speakers. F ADE: Press F ADE; then press SEL-TEXT to shift sound to the rear/front [...]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and T elecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired. FIND Program type:[...]

Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Press MENU repeatedly to access and use SEL/TEXT to adjust the volume setting. The level will appear in the display . Dolby: W[...]

12. REW (Rewind): Press to rewind in tape or CD mode. FF (Fast forward): Press to fast forward in tape or CD mode. 13. SCAN: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations, selections or CD tracks. Press again to stop. 14. SHUF (Shuffle): Press to play the tracks on the current CD in random order . Press again to stop. 15. Memory presets: T [...]

Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped) 1. CD slot: T o insert a CD, press LOAD. When the system is ready , insert a CD, label side up. 2. SEEK: Press to access the next/previous radio station or CD track. Press and hold to advance/reverse in the current CD track. 3. TUNE/CA T : Press to manually go up[...]

4. MUTE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media or turn the volume control to adjust the volume. 5. Eject: Press to eject CD(s) when the ignition is on or off. Numbers will illuminate in the display indicating which CD slots are loaded with CDs. T o eject a specific CD, press eject and the corresponding preset n[...]

9. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly to access RDS on/off. Use SEL-TEXT to toggle RDS on/off. Press MENU again to access Program type mode or Show T ype mode. (MENU must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed to the next RDS mode.) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and T elecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that[...]

Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Press MENU to access and use SEL-TEXT to adjust the volume setting. The level will appear in the display . Setting the clock: [...]

16. SHUF (Shuffle) /SCAN: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks on the current CD. Press again to stop. SHUF (Shuffle): Press and hold to play the CD tracks in random order for the CD currently being played. Press again to stop. GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Fe[...]

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. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to p[...]

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 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 con[...]

T o aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select NORM A/C. 2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to HI. 4. 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 pane[...]

3. Fan speed: T urn to manually increase or decrease fan speed. 4. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and the side window demisters. 5. Floor/defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents, floor vents and the side window demisters. 6. Floor: Distributes outside air through the floor ven[...]

• Remove any snow , ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. T o aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select NORM A/C. 2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to HI. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. T o increase airflow to th[...]

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 The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights [...]

Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) T urns the headlamps on with a reduced output. T o activate: • the key must be in the ON position, • the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. • the vehicle is not in Park Always remember to turn on your [...]

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer . TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. The flash rate of the tu[...]

W ith overhead console W ith overhead console and moon roof T o turn on the map lamps, press the map lamp control. Rear courtesy/reading lamps Rotate the lens to illuminate the lamp. W ith the lens in the flat position, the courtesy lamp lights when: • Any door is opened. • The panel dimmer thumbwheel is rotated fully to the right past detent. [...]

Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below . Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T .” for North America and an “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility . The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty an[...]

Overhead console lamps T o remove and replace the lamps in the overhead console: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and remove the overhead console from the headliner by pulling it straight down. 2. Remove the bulb socket from the back of the lamp housing by pulling it straight out. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling[...]

6. W ithout turning, remove the old bulb from the lamp assembly by gently pulling it straight back out of the lamp assembly . T o install the new bulb: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’ s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break[...]

5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward. 6. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly . 7. Carefully pull bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb until it snaps, locking it into position. 8. T o complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order . Replac[...]

4. Pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 5. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise. 6. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle with three nuts ensuring the nuts are flush with the body to prevent water from entering the trunk. 7. Carefully push the carpet back in to place and install the pin-type [...]

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Remove two screws from the lamp assembly . 2. Carefully lift the lamp assembly up for access to the bulbs. 3. Carefully pull the bulb socket out of the lamp assembly . 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. T o install, reverse the removal procedure. 2007 Crown V ictoria (cro) O[...]

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. W indshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. • a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three [...]

TILT STEERING WHEEL T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMI[...]

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Y our vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: • Utility compartment • Power point (inside storage bin) • Cupholders • Air vents to the rear seating positions (heat only) Use only soft cups in the cupholder . Hard objects can injure you in a collision. OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT M[...]

3. Press and hold the MODE control until V AR appears in the display , then release. The display should show the current zone number . 4. Press the MODE control until the desired zone number appears. The display will flash and then return to normal operation. The zone is now updated. Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open[...]

3. From a blank display press and release the MODE button once. The directional heading will be displayed. Note: If the compass is de-calibrated, CAL will be displayed in the right corner of the display . Refer to “Calibration mode” in this section for more details. 4. The overhead console displays the compass heading in one of eight directions[...]

4. Determine which magnetic zone you are in by referring to the zone map. 5. Repeatedly press and release the RESET button to scroll through the zones 1–15 until the desired zone is displayed. 6. Press the MODE button to save the new zone setting and return to the compass normal mode. Note: The compass exits the zone setting mode and returns to i[...]

4. Press the RESET button to de-calibrate the compass. The display will read CIRCLE SLOWL Y TO CALIBRA TE for a few seconds and then display a direction with CAL displayed on the right side. 5. Drive the vehicle in a tight circle in a magnetically clean area such as an open parking lot. 6. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km[...]

Programming Do not program the HomeLink 威 with the vehicle parked in the garage. Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second (or “ACC”) position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink 威 . It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programm[...]

3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink 威 and hand-held transmitter button. The message CHANNEL “X” (1,2 or 3) TRAINING will appear on the display . Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator and[...]

If the indicator light(s) underneath the house icon blink rapidly for two seconds and then turn to a continuous light, 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 [...]

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[...]

Reprogramming a single HomeLink 姞 button T o program a device to HomeLink 威 using a HomeLink 威 button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink 威 button. DO NOT release the button. The display will read CHANNEL “X” (1,2 or 3) TRANSMIT 2. The display will change to CHANNEL “X” (1,2, or 3) TRAINING[...]

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from its heating position when [...]

Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. T o lock out all the window controls except for the driver’ s press the left side of the control. Press the right side to restore the window controls. AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Y our vehicle may be equipped with an inside rear vi[...]

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. 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. Fold-away mirrors Fold the si[...]

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET + control and release it. 4. T ake your [...]

Resuming a set speed Press the RESUME control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The RESUME control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 30 mph (48 km/h). Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: • Press and hold the SET + control unt[...]

• Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. Turning of f speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’ s previously set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note: When you turn the speed control or the i[...]

In any mode: • Press VOL + or - to adjust the volume. Climate control features • Press TEMP + or - to adjust temperature. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves. When closing the moon roof, you should verify that it is free of obstructio[...]

T o vent the moon roof: • Press and hold the control forward to raise the moon roof to the vent position (when the glass panel is closed). T o open the moon roof: • For one-touch operation, press the control rearward and release; this will fully open the moon roof. • T o stop one-touch operation at the desired position, press the control in a[...]

Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second (or “ACC”) position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLink 威 . It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink 威 for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-freq[...]

Note: If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a continuous light, 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 [...]

• Proceed with Step 4 in the “Programming” section. 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, [...]

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) W ith the ignition in the ON position, the message center , located on your instrument cluster , displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. Y ou may select display features on the message center for a display of status. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle probl[...]

Reset Press this control to reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • T rip odometer/Odometer • Distance to Empty • A verage Fuel Economy • Instantaneous Fuel Economy • T rip elapsed drive time Odometer/Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster ch[...]

Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing gallons of fuel used by 100 miles traveled (kilometers traveled by liters used), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: • Y[...]

Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer . T o operate the T rip Elapsed Drive T ime perform the following: 1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer . 2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer . 3. Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the timer to zero. Setup menu Press thi[...]

The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. OIL LIFE — PRESS RESET IF NEW OIL 2. W ASHER FLUID 3. AIR SUSPENSION 4. RECONFIGURABLE TELL T ALES —O K — F AILED RED — F AILED AMBER Display T ype 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu. 2. Press the SELECT control to change the display [...]

Language 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed. 2. Pressing the SELECT control cycles the message center through each of the language choices. Oil Minder Start V alue 1. Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode. 2. Press the SELECT control to change oil value. System war[...]

• They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. W arning display Status Door Ajar W arning cannot be reset Coolant over temperature W arning returns after 10 minutes Powertrain malfunction Check fuel cap Check air suspension Low fuel [...]

LOW FUEL. Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. W arning message can be reset by pressing the RESET button, but will return after 10 minutes. If any other button is pressed besides RESET , the message ’’PRESS RESET TO CLEAR’ ’ will appear in the Message Center . Once this message disappears (after approximately 2 seconds),[...]

2. Press and hold the RESET control for 3 seconds and release. Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL LIFE ST ART V ALUE SET TO XXX%” is displayed. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MA T Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Position the driver floor mat [...]

KEYS The vehicle is equipped with a master (black) key and valet (gray) key lock system (if equipped with valet feature). • The master key will access the vehicle’ s doors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote trunk release. • The valet key (if equipped) will access doors and ignition only . Before using the valet key with an attendant, lock[...]

Smart locks (if equipped) W ith the key in any ignition position, and either the driver’ s or passenger’ s door open, the doors cannot be locked using the power door lock switches. The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition, and performing one of the following actions: • Pressing the manual lock button on the door . • Oper[...]

Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature Automatic door locks can also be turned on/off through the following procedure: Y ou must complete Steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait at least 30 seconds. Note: Before following the procedure, make sur[...]

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 lock for b[...]

Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child’ s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury . Children should be taught not to play in vehicles. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly . Exposure of people or a[...]

Unlocking the doors 1. Press and release to unlock the driver’ s door . Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 2. Press and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors. Locking the doors Press once to lock all the doors. The doors will lock upon first press. Press again within three seconds to receive confirmation that the vehicl[...]

T o replace the battery: 1. T wist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT T AKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery . N[...]

• Perform the following programming procedure yourself: Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed during this sequence. Place the key in the ignition and cycle from 1 (OFF/LOCK) to 3 (ON) eight times in rapid succession within 10 seconds. After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four). After pressing the control o[...]

The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the last door is closed, or after 10 minutes if the last door is left open. Radio type approval numbers for remote entry receiver If the type approval of your remote entry system is inspected in one of the countries listed in the following table, refer to the corresponding approval[...]

2. W ithin five seconds press 1 • 2 on the keypad to enter the programming mode. 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other . 4. Press 1 • 2 to store the first personal code. 5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm programming of the new code. T o store a second personal code: 1. Ent[...]

2. Press and release 1 • 2 within 5 seconds of step 1. 3. Press and hold 1 • 2 for two seconds. All of the vehicle doors will lock and then unlock to confirm erasure. Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system T o unlock the driver door , enter either the factory-set code or personal code (each digit pressed withi[...]

Radio type approval numbers for Immobiliser System P A TS XCVR If the type approval of your immobilizer system is inspected in one of the countries listed in the following table, refer to the corresponding approval number: Immobiliser System P A TS XCVR certification numbers TX Frequency: 134,2 kHz -8,1 dBµA/m @ 10 m Country Name T ype Approval Nu[...]

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment. Y our vehicle comes with two coded keys (or three, if your vehicle is equipped with the valet feature); additional coded keys may be purchased from your authorized dealer . The authorized dealer can pr[...]

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The theft indicator on the instrument panel will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator on the instru[...]

1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 1 (OFF/LOCK) to the 3 (ON) position (maintain ignition in 3 (ON) for at least one second). 2. T urn ignition to 1 (OFF/LOCK) and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 3. W ithin ten seconds of removing the first coded key , insert the second pre[...]

Arming the system When armed, the perimeter alarm will notify you of an unauthorized entry . When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the park lamps and will sound the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of the ignition. Any of the following actions will arm the alarm system: • Press the remote transmitter lock c[...]

SEA TING Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. T o properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints. The head restraints[...]

Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become[...]

T o adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle located on the side of the seat. • Lean against the seatback to adjust it to your desired position. Y ou can recline the seat back or bring it forward. • Release the handle when the desired position has been reached. Adjusting the power front seats – door mo[...]

T o reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” in[...]

Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down. Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjust softness. He[...]

T o operate the heated seats: • Push the indicated side of the control for maximum heat. • Push again to deactivate. • Push the indicated side of the control for minimum heat. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While the ignition is in the ON position, activating the high or low heated sea[...]

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System 姟 The Personal Safety System 娂 provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriat[...]

Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy . A lower , less forceful energy level is provided for more common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints se[...]

The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the front passenger airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. The system is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from frontal airbag deployments when they are seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary to proper child-seating or restraint usage recomm[...]

Determining if the Personal Safety System 姟 is operational The Personal Safety System 娂 uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the W arning light section in the Instrument cluster chapter . Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System 娂 is not required. The Restr[...]

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety [...]

2. T o unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. Energy management feature • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. • This safety belt system has a retractor assem[...]

Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use. The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have three types of locking modes described as follows: V ehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt l[...]

How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. 2007 Crown V ictoria ([...]

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the ⬙ automatic locking retractor ⬙ feature for child seats is still working properly . Safety belt assemblies should be inspect[...]

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. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are [...]

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’ s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’ s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding.[...]

If... Then... The driver’ s and front passenger’ s safety belts are buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned ON... The BeltMinder 威 feature will not activate. The driver’ s or front passenger’ s safety belt is not buckled when the vehicl[...]

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider ... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day . The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1i n4o fu sw i l lb e seriously injured in a crash during our[...]

Reasons given... Consider ... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN?[...]

• The ignition switch is in the OFF position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled While the design allows you to deactivate your BeltMinder 威 ,t h i s system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident. W e recommend you leave the BeltMinder 威 system activated for yourself and [...]

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver , should al[...]

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Ford Motor Company recommends that an authorized dealer inspect all steering column assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision. Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the steering column assembly could result in[...]

Children and airbags 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. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVE[...]

The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amo[...]

The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits as well as the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If [...]

• a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time, For side airbag equipped vehicles, the front passenger sensing system will turn off the passenger seat side airbag if: • the seat is empty and safety belt is unbuckled. The front passenger sensing system uses a ⬙ passenger airbag off ⬙ or ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ [...]

• Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’ s legs comfortably extended. • Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the passenger’ s frontal airbag. • If the indicator lamp remains lit eve[...]

Objects Pass Airbag Off Indicator Lamp Passenger Airbag Small (i.e. 3 ring binder , small purse, bottled water) Unlit Disabled Medium (i.e. heavy briefcase, fully packed luggage) Lit Disabled Empty seat, or small to medium object with safety belt buckled Lit Disabled If you think that the status of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is incorre[...]

In case there is a problem with the front passenger sensing system, the airbag readiness lamp in the instrument cluster will stay lit. If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following: The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects that may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat. If ob[...]

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 Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter . Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • T[...]

All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. How does the side airbag system work? The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag T echnical W orking Group. The[...]

to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over , rear -impact, frontal or near -frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again. The side airbag syste[...]

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions Y ou are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the [...]

Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 lb. (18 kg) and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, these children are still too small for lap/shoulder belts to fit properly , which could increase the risk of serious injury in a crash. T o improve the [...]

T ypes of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield and use the lap/shoulder belt. If a seating position has a low seat back and no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child’ s head (top of ear level) [...]

Children and booster seats vary widely in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder . The drawings below compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably cl[...]

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’ s instructions with the sa[...]

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LA TCH and tether anchors. For more information on top tether straps and anchors, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter . For more information of LA TCH anchors refer to Attaching safety sea[...]

2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together . 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 b[...]

5. T o put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out and a click is heard. 6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buc[...]

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. T ether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap. T[...]

4. Open the tether anchor cover . 5. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly , the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 6. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LA TCH anchors or safety belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter . 7. T ighten the c[...]

Y our vehicle has LA TCH anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol. The anchors on both sides of the center of the rear seat are provided for child seats at the outboard seats, and are further apart than the pairs of lower anchors for child seat installation at other seats. DO NOT install child s[...]

If you install a child seat with rigid LA TCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe[...]

INFORMA TION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tires that have a rating on them called T ire Quality Grades. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: • T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A These T ire Quality Grades are [...]

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. T emperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate [...]

Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’ s load carrying capability . • kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure. • Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an [...]

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 risk of injury . Under -inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It also may res[...]

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve [...]

Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear indicators, or “wear bars”, which look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread will appear on the tire when the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). Whe[...]

This begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 199[...]

4. Use both eye and ear protection. For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford Dealer or other tire service professional should do the mounting. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft. away from the tire wheel assembly . Important: Re[...]

Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may be out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically . Wheel misalignment in t[...]

Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer 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 tire/wheel. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is different in brand, s[...]

4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter . 6. 95: Indicates the tire’ s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry . Y ou may find this information in your Owner[...]

8. U.S. DOT T ire Identification Number (TIN): This begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For exa[...]

13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer’ s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or T ir[...]

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by the T ire and Rim A[...]

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow . However , in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and chains. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Either cable t[...]

V ehicle Curb W eight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the T ire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s doo[...]

Example only: 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. 2007 C[...]

GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door . The total load on each axle must never exceed its GA WR. Note: For trailer towing information r[...]

GCW (Gross Combined W eight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combined W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing [...]

2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five[...]

1400 – (2 x 220) – (9 x 100) = 1400 – 440 – 900 = 60 lb. Now you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg — (2 x 99 kg) — (9 x 45 kg) = 635 — 198 — 405 = 32 kg. The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner th[...]

If you use a rental trailer , follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper . T railer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’ s specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal [...]

T railer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, sh[...]

Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water . Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the[...]

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engine and all accessories/locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. 2. ACC, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 3. ON, all electrical circuits operational. W arning lights illuminated. Key position when driving. 4. ST A[...]

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately . Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine’ s idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine. If the engin[...]

5. T urn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (ST ART). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See W arning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1. T urn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (ST ART). 2. T urn the key to 4 (ST ART), then [...]

Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake system. Such fluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possible personal injury . If you should experience cold weather starting problems on E 85 ethanol, and neither an alternative brand of E 85 ethanol nor an engine block heater is available, the addition of unleaded g[...]

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

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

Parking brake with auto-release (if equipped) Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. T o set the parking brake: 1. Move the gearshift to P (Park). 2. Push pedal downward. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is fully released. A[...]

If the parking brake fails to release after completing this procedure, use the manual parking brake release lever . Pull the lever to manually release the parking brake. T RACTION CONTROL 姟 (IF EQUIPPED) Y our vehicle may be equipped with the optional T raction Control 娂 system. This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of y[...]

During T raction Control 娂 operation you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not “rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator . This is normal system behavior . If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the T raction Control 娂 [...]

It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir: • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). • Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seekin[...]

This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level by automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs. If you exceed the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate. The air suspension shut-off switch is located on the left side of the trunk. If this switch is in the OFF position, the rear air suspension will not oper[...]

2. Locate the access plug on the underside of the steering column cover . 3. Remove the access plug using a flat head screwdriver . Insert the screwdriver into the access hole nearest the steering wheel. Then push and hold the override button using a flat head screwdriver . Apply the brake pedal and shift the transmission into N (Neutral) while con[...]

2. Insert the key and turn it to ACC. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral) . When the key is in the ignition and in the ACC position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. T o avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 3. Start the vehicle. If [...]

• Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear T o put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) 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 [...]

If your vehicle is equipped with a floor -shift transmission, overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the gearshift handle. The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster . Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This pos[...]

• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever . • W ill not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Forced downshifts • Allowed in (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor . • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear . If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or[...]

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 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 perio[...]

Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your wallet for quick refer[...]

• The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column. • Depress hazard lights control to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously . • Depress control again to turn the flashers off. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has be[...]

3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. T urn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position. 5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse [...]

COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 50A — — Red Red Red 60A — — Blue — Y ellow 70A — — T an — Brown 80A — — Natural — Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the panel cove[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 10A Ignition (ST ART) - Starter relay coil, DTRS 2 7.5A Power mirrors, Door lock switches, Mirror switch, Keypad switch, Decklid switch, DDM, Cluster 3 5A Ignition (ST ART) - Audio mute, Police PDB (Police vehicles only) 4 10A LCM (switch illumination), Autolamp sens[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 13 10A Ignition (ON) - Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, Rear Air Suspension Module (RASM), V ariable Assist Power Steering (V APS), Cluster 14 15A T axi, Adjustable pedals 15 10A Ignition (ON) - EA TC module, A/C mode switch (vehicles equipped with manual A/C only)[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 24 10A Ignition (ON/ST ART) - Passive Anti-Theft System (P A TS) module, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay coil, Fuel relay coil, Ignition coil relay coil 25 15A LCM (Park lamps, license lamps) 26 10A Ignition (ON/ST ART) - Cluster , LCM, Overdrive cancel switch 27[...]

The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 30A* Ignition switch 2 20A* Moon roof, Spot lights (Police vehicles only) 3 10A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) keep alive power , Canister vent 4 20A* Fuel relay feed 5 10A* Rear Air Suspension Module (RASM), V APS module 6 15A* A[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 12 20A* Audio (Subwoofer) 25A* T ray lamps (Police vehicles only) 13 20A* Instrument panel power point 14 20A* Stop lamp switch 15 15A* Police accessory battery feed 1 (Police vehicles only) 16 20A* Heated seats, Police accessory battery feed 2 (Police vehicles only) 17 — Not [...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 109 20A** ABS module (V alves) 110 30A** W iper module 111 50A** Police PDB or Police accessory battery feed (Police vehicles only) 112 30A** Air suspension compressor (non-Police vehicles only) 40A** Police PDB relay feed (Police vehicles only) 113 50A** Police light bar or Pol[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 301 Full ISO relay Starter 302 Full ISO relay Air compressor (non-Police vehicles only) RUN/ACC relay (Police vehicles only) 303 Full ISO relay Blower 304 Full ISO relay Rear defrost relay 501 Diode A/C clutch 502 Diode PCM 503 Diode Horn, Door latch 601 20A Circuit breaker Powe[...]

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary use only . This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that[...]

For vehicles equipped with 4WD, it is not recommended that the vehicle be operated in 4WD modes with a temporary emergency spare tire. If 4WD operation is necessary , do not operate above speeds of 10 mph (16 km/h) or for distances above 50 miles (80 km). 3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimila[...]

Tire change procedure T o help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 1. Park on a [...]

On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter of the Owner’ s Guide for more information. 4. Remove the lug wrench from the jack. Rotate the lug wrench socket out from the handle. 5. Locate pry off notch (if equi[...]

JACK LOCA TION The jack location markings can be found on the lower outer edge of the body . • Locate the jack locator mark (B) on the body (C) near the tire you are changing, then place the jack (D) under the frame (A) of the vehicle aligning it with the mark (B). • Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle c[...]

11. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification. 12. For full size spare aluminum wheel, firmly install the center ornament. If equipped with a full size spare tire/wheel assembly and lug nut retained full wheelcover[...]

JUMP STARTING 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 automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have pus[...]

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 . + – + – + ?[...]

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 [...]

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 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 rev[...]

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 c[...]

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 . It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a sl[...]

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Y ou must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized dealer for warranty repairs. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Please note that certain warranty repair[...]

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 authorized dealer could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Ce[...]

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE 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 created rights[...]

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY) Y our satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer . Experience has shown that our customers have been very successful in achieving satisfaction by following the three-step procedure outlined on the front page of the W arranty Guide. However , if your warranty conc[...]

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory , Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third part[...]

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www .ford-esp.com. GETTING ASSIST A[...]

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: w[...]

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 authorized dealer . • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Ne[...]

• W ash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Premium Liquid W ax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer , or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpe[...]

• T ake care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressur[...]

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should be cleaned regularly . If the wipers do not wipe properly , substances on the vehicle’ s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellant coatings, tree sap, or other organic con[...]

Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. • Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted sur[...]

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), availab[...]

Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (U.S. only) (ZC-20) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (Canada only) (CXC-66-A) Motorcraft One Step W ash and W ax Concentrate (ZC-6-A) Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45) Motorcraft Premium Car W ash Concentrate (U.S. only) (ZC-17-B) Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft Premium Liquid W ax[...]

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS T o help you service your vehicle we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy . If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your W arranty Guide/Owner Information Guide to find out which parts and services [...]

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 1. Brake [...]

5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Battery 8. Power distribution box 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low . In very cold weather , do not fill the reservoir completely . Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford spec[...]

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. T urn the blade at a right angle to the arm. Push the lock tab (A) to release the blade from the arm loop and pull the blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm. 2. Attach the new blade to the arm loop and pull it into place until a click is heard. Repla[...]

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 within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal oper[...]

• Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above this mark may cause engine damage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer . 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this[...]

Use SAE 5W -20 engine oil Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.[...]

If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables from the terminals and clean with a wire brush. Y ou can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water . It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal be disconnected from the battery if you plan to store your vehicle for an extended period of time. [...]

4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. T urn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. Release the parking brake. W ith your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning proces[...]

Y our vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly . A 50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C). • Boiling protection up to 26[...]

Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water . Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir , when the engine is coo[...]

• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine coolant. For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolan[...]

Y our cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recyclin[...]

• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive. V ehicles driven yea[...]

When fail-safe mode is activated Y ou have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage, therefore: 1. Pull off the[...]

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible personal injury . Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer -ca[...]

• FFV fuel tanks may contain zero to 85 percent ethanol. Any fuel blends containing gasoline and ethanol should be treated the same as “Fuel Ethanol ”. T o identify if your vehicle is an FFV , check your VIN or the label on the inside of your fuel filler door . When checking the VIN look for the engine type identifier (8th character). If your[...]

Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • T urn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; • Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away [...]

If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you[...]

Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty . Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner -burning” gasolines to improve air quality . Octane recommendations Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly . However , if it knocks heavily u[...]

Unleaded Gasoline engines If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded gasoline. “Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized deale[...]

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Y our best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the driver . Y ou must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy . W e do not recommend taking fuel econ[...]

2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in gallons or liters). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading. 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy: C[...]

• W arming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy . • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy . • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of ali[...]

It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window sticker . These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km) expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Y our fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with various emission control comp[...]

Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By law , vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working. Information about your vehicle’ s emission system[...]

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing Some state/provincial and local governments may have Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Y our vehicle may not pass the I/M test if the indicator is on[...]

POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary , use only MERCON 威 A TF . 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the [...]

BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear , and will rise when the brake components are replaced. Fluid levels below the “MAX” line that do not trigger the brake system warning lamp are within the normal operating range, there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range, the perfo[...]

Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the ambient temperature is above 50°F (10°C). Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature 150°F-170°F (66°C-77°C) on a level surface. The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximat[...]

Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter . Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. If [...]

5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover . This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 6. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 7. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp. Note: [...]

Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used. 2 For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer . Refer to scheduled maintenance i[...]

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Brake fluid Fill to line on reservoir Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid 1 PM-1 or PM-1-C / ESA-M6C25-A or WSS-M6C62-A Door weatherstrips — Silicone Spray Lubricant XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A Engine coolant 18.6 q[...]

Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Power steering fluid Fill to line on reservoir Motorcraft MERCON 威 AT F XT -2-QDX / MERCON 威 Automatic transmission fluid (4R75E) 13.9 quarts (13.2L) 4 Motorcraft MERCON 威 V AT F 5 XT -5-QM / MERCON 威 V Rear axle fluid 6 5.0 pints (2.4L) 7 Motorcraft SAE 80W -90 Premium Rear[...]

5 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. T ransmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V . Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. 6 Rear axles are[...]

ENGINE DATA Engine 4.6L V8 engine 4.6L FFV V8 engine Cubic inches 281 281 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane or Ethanol (E 85) Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42 mm) 0.041–0.047 inch (1.04–1.20 mm) Compression ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1 Engine drivebelt rou[...]

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

The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. W orld manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. V ehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number T RANSMISSION/T RANSAXLE CODE DESIGNA[...]

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local 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 of your veh[...]

Peace of mind Mobile-ease 娂 hands-free communication system Remote start V ehicle security systems Wheel locks 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 [...]

A ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 168 Air cleaner filter ............... 248–249 Air conditioning .......................... 34 Air suspension ...........................173 description .............................. 173 Airbag supplemental restraint system ................................116, 125 and child safety seats ............ 118 de[...]

wiper blades ............................ 214 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ............34 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash .............................30 AM/FM ....................................... 18 AM/FM/CD ................................. 21 AM/FM/T ape/CD ....................... 25 Compass, electronic set zone adjustment ....[...]

Floor mats ................................... 78 Fluid capacities ......................... 251 Fuel ............................................ 232 calculating fuel economy ......................53, 72, 239 cap ........................................... 235 capacity ................................... 251 choosing the right fuel ........... 236[...]

positions of the ignition ......... 164 L Lamps autolamp system ....................... 37 bulb replacement specifications chart .................. 41 daytime running light ...............38 headlamps ................................. 37 headlamps, flash to pass .......... 38 instrument panel, dimming ..... 38 interior lamps ..................... 3[...]

opening the trunk ..................... 84 panic alarm ............................... 84 replacement/additional transmitters ............................... 85 replacing the batteries .............84 Roadside assistance .................. 180 S Safety Belt Maintenance .......... 110 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..................101, 104?[...]

T raction-lok rear axle ............... 174 T ransmission ............................. 174 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ................................ 174–175 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ............................. 246 fluid, refill capacities .............. 251 lubricant specifications .......... 251 T runk .......................[...]