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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 13
Entertainment Systems 17
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17
AM/FM stereo with CD 26
CD changer 28
Climate Controls 33
Heater only 33
Manual heating and air conditioning 34
Lights 36
Headlamps 36
Turn signal control 38
Bulb replacement 39
Driver Controls 45
Windshield wiper/washer control 45
Power windows 48
Mirrors 49
Speed control 50
Message center 53
Locks and Security 58
Keys 58
Locks 58
Anti-theft sy
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Table of Contents Driving 101 Starting 101 Brakes 105 Transmission operation 109 Trailer towing 130 Roadside Emergencies 158 Getting roadside assistance 158 Fuses and relays 160 Changing tires 165 Jump starting 174 Wrecker towing 179 Customer Assistance 181 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 189 Cleaning 190 Maintenance and Specifications 196 Engine compartment 198 Engine oil 199 Battery 202 Fuel information 210 Air filter(s) 227 Part numbers 234 Refill capacities 234 Lubricant specifications
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Introduction 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 reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acqui
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Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or atte
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Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. Special instructions For your added safe
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Introduction Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter. Using you
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Introduction If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it will be indicated on the Certification label. The label is located on the driver’s side door pillar or on the rear edge of the driver’s door. You can determine whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford’s recommendations by directly contacting that manufacturer. Ford Ambulance Preparation Package is only available on certain 7.3L Diesel engine equipped vehicles. Notice to owners with vehicles equipped
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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 Lower Warning Anchor Child Seat Tether Brake System Anchor Brake Fluid - Anti-Lock Brake System Non-Petroleum Based Traction Control AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe Windshield Rear Wind
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Power Window Lockout Front/Rear 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 Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9
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Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Service engine soon: If this light illuminates while dr
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Instrument Cluster Brake system warning light: Illuminates if the parking brake is engaged or to indicate low brake fluid level. To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position). Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illumina
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Instrument Cluster Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated. Transmission control indicator light (TCIL): Illuminates when the OVERDRIVE overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately. Four wheel drive low LOW (if equipped): Illuminates when RANGE four-wheel drive low is engaged. Four wheel drive indicator 4x4
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Instrument Cluster GAUGES 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 and let the engine cool. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Odometer: Registers the total kil
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Instrument Cluster Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the D D PRN 2 control. 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 (manual transmission only): Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated by a
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Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). Transmission fluid temperature gauge (automatic transmission only): If the gauge is in the: White area (normal) - the transmission fluid is within the normal operating temperature (between “H” and “C”). Yellow area (warning) — the transmission fluid is higher than normal operating temperature. This can be caused by special operation conditions (i.e. snowplowing
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Instrument Cluster Red area (over temperature) — the transmission fluid is overheating. Stop the vehicle to allow the temperature to return to normal range. If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area, stop the vehicle and verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflow through the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 16
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Entertainment Systems AM/FM STEREO 5 6 7 1 2 VOL PUSH ON TONE VOL ST DX TONE SEEK FM 12 CLK TUNE 1 2 3 4 AM/FM 4 3 1. Seek: Press / to find the next listenable station down/up the frequency band. 2. Tune: Press / to manually change radio frequency down/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a AM/FM frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: To set 1 2 3 4 a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 17
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TONE CLK Entertainment Systems 5. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels. VOL 6. Tone: Press TONE until the PUSH ON desired level — Bass, Treble, Fade, TONE Balance (if equipped) appears on CLK the display. Turn 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): To set the hour, press and hold CLK until CLOCK SET appears in the display. Press SEEK to decrease o
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Entertainment Systems AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 23 4 VOL - PUSH ON ST CLK AM FM1 BASS TREB BAL FADE TAPE FM AMS 11 SEEK SIDE 1 - 2 SCAN EJ REW FF 10 TUNE 9 12 3 4 5 6 65 7 8 1. Balance: Press to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 3. CLK: To set the hour, press and CLK hold CLK. Then press SEEK to decrease or increase the hours. To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease or increase the minutes. T
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Entertainment Systems next selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape MUST have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs. 5. Side 1–2: Press to change tape SIDE 1 - 2 direction. 6. REW (rewind): Press to rewind REW the tape. FF (fast forward): Press to FF advance the tape. 7. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station, press and hold a prese
