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Grille inserts Running boards Splash guards Step bars Tonneau covers Wheels

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Interior style Consoles Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats

Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker’s package Bedliners and bedmats Cargo organization and management Towing mirrors Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories

Peace of mind Mobile-ease娂 hands-free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks Not all accessories are available for all models. For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification Label). Consult your authorized dealer for specific weight information.

• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by your authorized dealer. • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your

vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use.

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Accessories • To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver’s side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to

the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability.

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maintenance-free ....................265
replacement, specifications ...293
servicing ..................................265
BeltMinder威 ...............................108
Brakes ........................................177
anti-lock ...................................178
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................178
fluid, checking and adding ....285
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
parking ....................................179
shift interlock ..........................182
trailer .......................................164
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................51

Capacities for refilling fluids ....294
Cassette tape player .............21, 23
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............122
child safety belts ....................122
Child safety seats ......................125
attaching with tether straps ..129
in front seat ............................126
in rear seat ..............................126

Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............249
instrument panel ....................251
interior .....................................252
interior trim ............................252
plastic parts ............................250
safety belts ..............................252
washing ....................................248
waxing .....................................248
wheels ......................................249
wiper blades ............................251

Index

Accessory delay ..........................63
Air cleaner filter .......290–291, 293
Air conditioning ..........................41
Airbag supplemental restraint system ........................................113
and child safety seats ............114
description ..............................113
disposal ....................................117
driver airbag ............................115
indicator light .........................116
operation .................................115
passenger airbag .....................115
passenger deactivation switch ......................................117
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................267
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................178
Audio system (see Radio) ......................21, 23, 28
Automatic transmission ............182

driving an automatic overdrive .................................183
fluid, adding ............................286
fluid, checking ........................286
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
Auxiliary power point .................61
Axle

refill capacities ........................294
traction lok ..............................181

Battery .......................................265
acid, treating emergencies .....265
jumping a disabled battery ....233

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Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................286
engine oil .................................261

Driveline universal joint and slip yoke ....................................290
Driving under special conditions ..................185, 198, 201
sand .........................................200
snow and ice ...........................202
through water .................200, 204

Electronic message center ...72, 74
Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................233
Emergency Flashers .................210
Emission control system ..........281
Engine ........................................298
cleaning ...................................249
coolant .....................................267
diesel ...........................................8
fail-safe cooling .......................272
idle speed control ...................265
refill capacities ........................294
service points ..................258–259
starting after a collision .........210
Engine block heater .................177
Engine oil ..................................261
checking and adding ..............261
dipstick ....................................261
filter, specifications ........264, 293
recommendations ...................264
refill capacities ........................294
Exhaust fumes ..........................176

Fail safe cooling ........................272

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Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ............41
Clutch

fluid ..........................................285
operation while driving ..........185
recommended shift speeds ....186

Compass, electronic

set zone adjustment .................77
Console ........................................72
overhead ..............................60–61

Controls

power seat .................................97
steering column ........................69

Coolant

checking and adding ..............267
refill capacities ................271, 294

Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................66
Customer Assistance ................208

Ford accessories for your vehicle .....................................254
Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................244
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ..............245
Getting roadside assistance ...208
Getting the service you need .........................................240
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................246
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................244

Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................45

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Gauges .........................................16

transmission fluid temperature gauge ...................21

Hazard flashers .........................210
Head restraints ...........................94
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ..................................47, 49
autolamp system .......................44
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................46
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs ...................52–55
turning on and off ....................44

Heating

heating and air conditioning system ...........................38–39, 41
Hood ..........................................257

Ignition ...............................172, 298
Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................125
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................283
Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................251
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and interior .......................................46

Jump-starting your vehicle ......233

Index

Fluid capacities .........................294
Foglamps .....................................45
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......190
description ..............................194
driving off road .......................196
electronic shift ................190, 194
indicator light .........................191
lever operated shift ................192
manual locking hubs ..............190
preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................181
Fuel ............................................273

calculating fuel economy ............................76, 278
cap ...........................................275
capacity ...................................294
choosing the right fuel ...........276
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................281
detergent in fuel .....................277
filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................273, 275, 278
filter, specifications ........273, 293
fuel pump shut-off switch .....210
improving fuel economy ........278
octane rating ...................277, 298
quality ......................................277
running out of fuel .................278
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................273
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......210
Fuses ..................................211–212

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............275
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................278

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warning messages .....................80
Mirrors .........................................60

automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......64
.........................................65
signal Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................273, 293

Octane rating ............................277
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................261
Overdrive .....................................60

Parking brake ............................179
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....293
Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................217
Power door locks ........................85
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..........................180
fluid, checking and adding ....283
fluid, refill capacity ................294
Power Windows ...........................62
Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................181

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Keyless entry system .................92
Keys

positions of the ignition .........172

Lamps

autolamp system .......................44
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps ...........................50
replacing bulbs ...................51–58

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........178
speed control ............................68
Load limits .................................153
Loading instructions .................159
Locks

childproof ..................................87
Lug nuts ....................................232
Lumbar support, seats ...............99

Manual transmission .................185
fluid capacities ........................294
reverse .....................................187
Message center ...............72, 74–75
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................78

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Spark plugs, specifications .....................293, 298
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Speed control ..............................66
Starting your vehicle .......172–173, 176
jump starting ..........................233

Steering wheel

controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................59

Tailgate ..................................83–84
Tilt steering wheel ......................59
Tires ...................................135–136
alignment ................................145
care ..........................................141
changing ..................................225
checking the pressure ............140
inspecting and inflating .........137
label .........................................152
replacing ..................................143
rotating ....................................145
safety practices .......................144
sidewall information ...............147
snow tires and chains ............153
spare tire .........................220, 222
terminology .............................136
tire grades ...............................136
treadwear ........................135, 142
Towing .......................................160

Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ..............164
trailer towing ..........................160
wrecker ....................................238
Traction-lok rear axle ...............181

Index

Radio ................................21, 23, 28
Relays ........................................211
Remote entry system .................88
illuminated entry ......................91
locking/unlocking doors ...........85
Reverse sensing system ...........188
Roadside assistance ..................208

Safety Belt Maintenance ..........112
Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..................101, 103–105
Safety defects, reporting ............................246–247
Safety restraints ........101, 103–105
BeltMinder威 ............................108
extension assembly ................112
for adults .........................103–105
for children .....................121–122
lap belt ....................................106
safety belt maintenance .........112
warning light and chime ...............................107–108
Safety seats for children ..........125
Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................299
Satellite Radio Information ........34
Seat belts (see Safety restraints) .............101
Seats ............................................94
child safety seats ....................125
cleaning ...................................253
Servicing your vehicle ..............256
Snowplowing .................8, 204–207

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Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ................164
Transfer case fluid checking .........................290
Transmission automatic operation .........60, 182
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....182
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................286
fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................289
fluid, refill capacities ..............294
manual operation ....................185
Turn signal ..................................50

Upfitter controls .........................69

Index

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................299
Vehicle loading ..........................153
Ventilating your vehicle ...........177

Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................260
Water, Driving through .............204
Windows

power .........................................62

Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................59
checking and adding fluid .....260
replacing wiper blades ...........260
Wrecker towing .........................238

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