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Contents
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 18
Seating and safety restraints 74
Starting and driving
Starting 108
Driving 112
Roadside emergencies 136
Servicing
Maintenance and care 158
Capacities and specifications 204
Customer assistance 212
Reporting safety defects 224
Index 225
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Introduction The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: 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 chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other re
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Introduction BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles Read the 7.3 Liter
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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation Child Seat Tether Warning Anchorage Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid - Traction Control Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe Windshield Rear Window Defrost/Demist Defrost/Demist
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Interior Luggage Child Safety Door Compartment Release Lock/Unlock Symbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames, Battery Acid or Sparks Explosive Gas Fan Warning MAX Maintain Correct Fluid MIN Power Steering Fluid Level Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Jack Air Filter 5
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Instrumentation Instrument cluster Speed control (pg. 8) (pg. 45) 50 60 FUEL FILL 40 3 70 LOW FUEL 80 2 4 F 30 100 60 80 120 H THEFT 000000 E 40 20 5 1 140 90 L CRUISE 20 ABS H 10 160 0000 18 MPH km/h 100 0 RPM X1000 0 6 C BRAKE SERVICE D LOW DOOR 8 PRN 21 ENGINE 4 X 4 RANGE AJAR SOON ! P RES ON SET ACCEL OFF Headlamp Instrument panel Turn signal and control Driver air bag dimmer switch wiper/washer control (pg. 18) (pg. 95) (pg. 18) (pg. 49) * if equipped 6 COAST + -
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OFF MAX A/C A/C VOL PUSH ON DISC EJ ST FM 1 AMC MUTE BL RF AM FM DOLBY B NR EJ TAPE CD AUTO SEEK CLK TUNE SCAN BASS TREB SEL BAL FADE REW FF SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 POWER POINT Instrumentation Electronic Rear window sound system Gearshift lever defroster control (pg. 27) (pg. 115) (pg. 26) 4X4 4X4 HIGH 2WD LOW OFF 4WD selector* (pg. 19) Climate Auxiliary Power adjustable control system power point Reverse (pg. 22) (pg. 21) foot pedals* sensing system* (pg. 54) (pg. 19) 7
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Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES 50 60 FUEL FILL 40 3 70 LOW FUEL 4 80 2 30 100 F 60 80 120 H THEFT 000000 E 40 20 5 1 140 90 L 20 ABS CRUISE H 10 160 0000 18 km/h MPH 100 0 RPM X1000 0 6 C BRAKE SERVICE D LOW DOOR 8 PRN 21 ENGINE 4 X 4 RANGE AJAR ! SOON Low fuel Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the LOW fuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in FUEL this chapter for more information). When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that is adde
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Instrumentation What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected b
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Instrumentation government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
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Instrumentation Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) (if equipped) Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to OVERDRIVE Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the TCIL (the word OFF on the gear shift) lig
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Instrumentation Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON ABS position. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released. Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are
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Instrumentation Four wheel drive low Momentarily illuminates when the LOW ignition is turned to the START RANGE position. Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the light continues to flash have the system serviced. Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON or START position and any DOOR door is open. AJAR Oil pressure/Engine coolant This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and the: • engine coolant temperature is very high • engine oil pressure is low
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Instrumentation or remains on, have the system serviced. Refer to SecuriLock passive anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds
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Instrumentation Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the
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Instrumentation Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of 50 60 40 individual journeys. To reset, 70 depress the control. 80 30 100 60 80 120 000000 40 20 140 90 20 10 160 0000 km/h MPH
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Instrumentation Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. Battery voltage gauge This shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as 18 indicated), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible. 8 Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressure in the system.
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Controls and features HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the ON position and • the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL
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Controls and features 4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates the 4WD. 4X4 4X4 HIGH Refer to the Driving chapter for 2WD LOW more information. Reverse sensing system (if equipped) The reverse sensing system (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when the reverse gear is selected. To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations on the reverse sensing system described below. Reverse sensing is only an assist for some (generally la
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Controls and features The reverse sensing system detects obstacles within approximately 1.8 meters (5.9 ft.) of the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas). As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the tone increases. When the distance to the obstacle is less than 25.0 cm (10 in.), the tone will sound continuously. If the system detects a stationary or receding object further than 25.0 cm (10
