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Maintenance and Specifications

5.4L V8 engine 330
87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
1.0–1.1mm (0.039–0.043 inch) Coil on plug 9.8:1

6.8L V10 engine 415
87 octane 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
1.0–1.1mm (0.039–0.043 inch) Coil on plug 9.2:1

ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order

Spark plug gap

Ignition system Compression ratio

Drivebelt routing 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 engines

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic 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 structure by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door.

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Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number

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TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents.

Code

Description Six-speed manual, Dana (ZF S6–650) Six-speed manual, Dana (Z/F M6HD-W) Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (gas engines) Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (diesel engine)

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Accessories

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 vehicle. In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit: • 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or • the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty. Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty. The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessories.com.

Exterior style Bug shields Chrome exhaust tips Deflectors Running boards Splash guards Step bars Wheels

Interior style Ambient lighting Electrochromic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats

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

Peace of mind Keyless entry keypad 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. • 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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Ford Extended Service Plan

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered the powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind” protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle Components There are four, new-vehicle Extended Service Plans with different levels of coverage. Ask you dealer for details. PremiumCare – Our most comprehensive coverage. With over 500
covered components, this plan is so complete that we generally only discuss what’s not covered! ExtraCare – Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items. BaseCare – Covers 84 components. PowertrainCare – Covers 29 critical components. Ford ESP is honored by all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers in the U.S. and Canada It’s the only extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company. That means you get: • Reliable, quality service anywhere you go. • Factory-trained technicians. • Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts. Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs, you are eligible for rental car coverage, including Bumper-to-Bumper warranty repairs, or manufacturer’s recalls. Transferable coverage If you sell your vehicle before your Ford ESP coverage expires, you can transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner. Whenever you’re ready to sell your car, prospective buyers may feel better about taking a risk on your used vehicle. Ford ESP may add resale value! Plus, exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including: • Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts. • Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance. • Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car. • Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and

emergency transportation.

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Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs. Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle! Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that routinely wear out. The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal “wear”: • Brake pads and linings • Wiper blades • Spark plugs • Shock absorbers (except California) • Belts and hoses • Clutch disc Contact your selling Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget. Interest free finance options available Take advantage of our installment payment plan, just a 10% down payment will provide you with an affordable no interest, no-fee payment opportunity.

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Index

Accessory delay ........................126
Air cleaner filter ...............388–390
Air conditioning ........................102
Airbag supplemental restraint system ........................................185
and child safety seats ............186
description ..............................185
disposal ....................................189
driver airbag ............................187
indicator light .........................189
operation .................................187
passenger airbag .....................187
passenger deactivation switch ......................................190
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) .....................................365
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ......................269–270
Anti-theft system ..............159, 162
arming the system ..........160, 162
disarming a triggered system .....................................163
triggering .................................163

Audio system (see Radio) ......................42, 44, 51
Automatic transmission ............275

driving an automatic overdrive .................................275
fluid, adding ............................384
fluid, checking ........................384
fluid, refill capacities ..............391
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................58
Auxiliary power point ...............123
Axle

refill capacities ........................391

Battery .......................................363
acid, treating emergencies .....363
jumping a disabled battery ....331
maintenance-free ....................363
replacement, specifications ...390
servicing ..................................363
Bed extender ............................145
Belt-Minder威 .............................181
Booster seats .............................212
Brakes ........................................269
anti-lock ...........................269–270
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................270
fluid, checking and adding ....383
fluid, refill capacities ..............391
parking ....................................270
shift interlock ..........................274
trailer .......................................256
Bulbs ..........................................113

Capacities for refilling fluids ....391
Cassette tape player ...................42
Cell phone use ............................10
Child safety seats ......................199

attaching with tether straps .......................................207
in front seat ............200, 203, 206
in rear seat ......200, 203, 206–207
LATCH .....................................207

Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................212
Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............347
instrument panel ............349–350
interior .....................................351
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plastic parts ............................348
safety belts ..............................351
washing ....................................345
waxing .....................................346
wheels ......................................346
wiper blades ............................348

Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ....98, 102
Clock adjust

6-CD in dash .............................53
AM/FM/CD .................................46

Clutch

fluid ..........................................384
operation while driving ..........278
recommended shift speeds ....278

Compass, electronic

set zone adjustment .................36
Console ......................................122
overhead ..........................121–122

Controls

power seat ...............................167
steering column ......................134

Coolant

checking and adding ..............365
refill capacities ................368, 391

Cruise control (see Speed control) ......................................131
Customer Assistance ................303

Ford accessories for your vehicle .....................................353
Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................400
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................342
Getting roadside assistance ...303
Getting the service you need .........................................338
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................343

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Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................341

Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) .......................................108
Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................384
engine oil .................................360

Driving under special conditions ..................277, 293, 297
sand .........................................295
snow and ice ...........................297
through water .................296, 299
DVD system .................................67

Electronic message center ...24, 32
Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................331
Emergency Flashers .................304
Emission control system ..........379
Engine ........................................395
cleaning ...................................347
coolant .....................................365
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................369
idle speed control ...................363
refill capacities ........................391
service points ..................357–358
starting after a collision .........305
Engine oil ..................................360
checking and adding ..............360
dipstick ....................................360
filter, specifications ........362, 390
recommendations ...................362

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refill capacities ........................391
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................267

Fail safe cooling ........................369
Family entertainment system ....67
Fluid capacities .........................391
Fog lamps ..................................107
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......284
description ..............................290
driving off road .......................292
electronic shift ................285, 290
indicator light .........................286
lever operated shift ................286
manual locking hubs ..............284
preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................273
Fuel ............................................371

calculating fuel economy ......................26, 34, 376
cap ...........................................373
capacity ...................................391
choosing the right fuel ...........374
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................379
detergent in fuel .....................375
filling your vehicle with fuel ..................371, 373, 376
filter, specifications ........371, 390
fuel pump shut-off switch .....305
improving fuel economy ........376
octane rating ...................375, 395
quality ......................................375
running out of fuel .................375
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................371
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......305
Fuses ..................................306–307

Index

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............373
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...................................376
Gauges .........................................20

transmission fluid temperature gauge ...................24

Hazard flashers .........................304
Head restraints .................164, 170
Headlamps .................................107
aiming ..............................109, 111
autolamp system .....................107
daytime running lights ...........108
flash to pass ............................108
high beam ...............................108
replacing bulbs ...............115–117
turning on and off ..................107

Heating

heater only system ...................98
heating and air conditioning system ...............................99, 102

Homelink wireless control system ........................................139
Hood ..........................................356

Ignition ...............................264, 395
Illuminated visor mirror ...........121
Infant seats (see Safety seats) .........................................199
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................381
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Instrument panel

cleaning ...........................349–350
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and interior .....................................109

childproof ................................152
doors ........................................148
Lug nuts ....................................330
Lumbar support, seats .....168–169

Jump-starting your vehicle ......331

Keyless entry system

autolock ...................................149
keypad .....................................157
locking and unlocking doors ........................................159
programming entry code .......157
Keys ...................................160–161
positions of the ignition .........264

Lamps

autolamp system .....................107
daytime running light .............108
fog lamps .................................107
headlamps ...............................107
headlamps, flash to pass ........108
instrument panel, dimming ...109
interior lamps .........................113
replacing bulbs ...............115–119
LATCH anchors .........................207
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........270
Limited-slip axle .......................273
Load limits .................................244
Loading instructions .................251
Locks

autolock ...................................149

Manual transmission .................278
fluid capacities ........................391
reverse .....................................279
Message center .....................24, 32
english/metric button .........27, 36
system check button ................36
warning messages ...............27, 37
Mirrors ...............................126–127

automatic dimming rearview mirror ......................................126
fold away .................127, 129–130
side view mirrors (power) .....127
.......................................130
signal Moon roof ..................................138
Motorcraft威 parts ..............371, 390

Navigation system .......................97

Octane rating ............................375
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................360

Parking brake ............................270
Parts (see Motorcraft威 parts) .........................................390
Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...............................131

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Power adjustable foot pedals ...131
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ........................................310
Power door locks ......................148
Power mirrors ...........................127
Power point ...............................123
Power steering ..........................272
fluid, checking and adding ....382
fluid, refill capacity ................391
Power Windows .........................124
Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................273

Radio ................................42, 44, 51
Rear seat entertainment system ..........................................67
Rear-view camera system .........282
Relays ........................................306
Remote entry system ...............152
illuminated entry ....................157
locking/unlocking doors ................................148, 153
replacing the batteries ...........155
Reverse sensing system ...........280
Roadside assistance ..................303

Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..........................173–178
Safety defects, reporting ..........344
Safety restraints ................173–178
Belt-Minder威 ...........................181
extension assembly ................184
for adults .........................174–178

Index

for children .............................195
lap belt ....................................179
warning light and chime ...............................180–181

Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ......................................207
Safety seats for children ..........199
Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................395
Satellite Radio Information ........64
Seats ..........................................164
child safety seats ....................199
cleaning ...................................352
heated ......................................102
memory seat ...................154, 169

SecuriCode keyless entry system ........................................157
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ................................159, 161
Servicing your vehicle ..............355
Setting the clock

AM/FM/CD .................................46
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................53
Snowplowing .................7, 300–301
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............189
Spark plugs, specifications .....................390, 395
Special notice ................................8
ambulance conversions ..............7
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
four-wheel drive vehicles .......302
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Speed control ............................131
Starting your vehicle ........264–266
jump starting ..........................331

Steering wheel

controls ....................................134
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fluid checking .........................388

Transmission

automatic operation ...............275
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....274
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................384
fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................387
fluid, refill capacities ..............391
manual operation ....................278
................................112

Turn signal

Upfitter controls .......................137
USB port ......................................60

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................396
Vehicle loading ..........................244
Ventilating your vehicle ...........267

Warning lights (see Lights) .......14
Washer fluid ..............................359
Water, Driving through .............299
Windows

power .......................................124

Windshield washer fluid and wipers ........................................120
checking and adding fluid .....359
replacing wiper blades ...........359
Wrecker towing .........................336

Index

tilting .......................................121
SYNC威 ..........................................97

Tailgate ......................................143
Temperature control (see Climate control) ..........................98
Tilt steering wheel ....................121
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tires, Wheels and Loading ....237
Tires ...................................219–220
alignment ................................229
care ..........................................225
changing ..........................318, 320
checking the pressure ............224
inflating ...................................221
label .........................................236
replacing ..................................227
rotating ....................................229
safety practices .......................228
sidewall information ...............231
snow tires and chains ............243
spare tire .................................316
terminology .............................220
tire grades ...............................220
treadwear ........................219, 226
Towing .......................................251
recreational towing .................262
Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ..............256
trailer towing ..........................251
wrecker ....................................336
Traction control ........................271
Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ................256

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