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ENGINE DATA Engine Displacement Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio

Engine drivebelt routing

3.0L-DOHC V6 engine 183 cubic inches 87 octane 1–4–2–5–3–6
(0.052–0.056 inch) 1.32–1.42 mm Coil on plug 10.0:1

• 3.0L V6 Engine

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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 (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door.

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

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

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

Description CVT (continuously variable transaxle)

Code

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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.fordaccessoriesstore.com.

Exterior style Bug shields Chrome exhaust tips Deflectors Exterior trim kits Grille inserts Splash guards Wheels

Interior style Consoles Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats

Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker’s package Cargo organization and management

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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 a qualified service technician.

• 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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Index

acid, treating emergencies .....264
jumping a disabled battery ....234
maintenance-free ....................264
replacement, specifications ...285
servicing ..................................264
Belt-Minder威 .............................137
Booster seats .............................158
Brakes ........................................202
anti-lock ...................................203
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................203
fluid, checking and adding ....284
fluid, refill capacities ..............286
fluid, specifications .................286
lubricant specifications ..........286
parking ....................................204
shift interlock ..........................206
Bulbs ............................................62

Capacities for refilling fluids ....286
Cargo cover .................................96
Cargo net .....................................96
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................226
Child safety restraints ..............157
child safety belts ....................157
Child safety seats ......................161
in front seat ............................162
in rear seat ..............................162
tether anchorage hardware ...165

Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................158
Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............251
instrument panel ....................252

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Accessory delay ..........................74
Air cleaner filter .......................285
Air conditioning ........48, 50, 52, 54
Airbag supplemental restraint system ................142–143, 151, 153
and child safety seats ............144
description ..............143, 151, 153
disposal ....................................156
driver airbag ............145, 152, 154
indicator light .................151, 156
operation .................145, 152, 154
passenger airbag .....145, 152, 154
side airbag ...............................151

All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road .........................211
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................266
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................203
Anti-theft system ..............109, 112
arming the system ..................112
disarming a triggered system .....................................114
triggering .................................114
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 21
Automatic transaxle

fluid, adding ............................284
fluid, checking ........................284
fluid, refill capacities ..............286
fluid, specification ..................286

Automatic transmission

driving an automatic overdrive .................................208

Battery .......................................264

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Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................60
Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................284
engine oil .................................260

Driving under special conditions ..........................212, 214
sand .........................................213
snow and ice ...........................215
through water .................214, 216
DVD system .................................30

Electronic message center .........86
Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................234
Emission control system ..........280
Engine ........................................288
cleaning ...................................251
coolant .....................................266
idle speed control ...................264
lubrication specifications .......286
refill capacities ........................286
service points ..........................258
starting after a collision .........219
Engine block heater .................202
Engine oil ..................................260

change oil soon warning, message center .......................260
checking and adding ..............260
dipstick ....................................260
filter, specifications ........263, 285
recommendations ...................263
refill capacities ........................286
specifications ..........................286
Exhaust fumes ..........................202

Index

interior .....................................253
plastic parts ............................251
washing ....................................249
waxing .....................................250
wheels ......................................250
wiper blades ............................252

Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) .....................48, 50, 52, 54
Clock adjust

6-CD in dash .............................23
AM/FM/CD .................................18

Compass, electronic

set zone adjustment .................88
Console ..................................71–72
overhead ....................................70

Controls

power seat ...............................118
steering column ........................80

Coolant

checking and adding ..............266
refill capacities ................271, 286
specifications ..........................286

Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................77
Customer Assistance ................217

Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................245
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ..............246
Getting roadside assistance ...217
Getting the service you need .........................................241
Ordering additional owner’s literature ...................247
Utilizing the Mediation/ Arbitration Program ...............245

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Headlamps ...................................58
aiming ........................................60
autolamp system .......................58
bulb specifications ....................63
daytime running lights .............60
flash to pass ..............................59
high beam .................................59
replacing bulbs .........................63
turning on and off ....................58

Heating

heating and air conditioning system ...............46, 48, 50, 52, 54

Homelink wireless control system ..........................................82
Hood ..........................................257

Ignition ...............................199, 288
Illuminated visor mirror .............69
Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................161
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ..............................282
Instrument panel ........................69
cleaning ...................................252
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior ...............................60

Jack ............................................226
positioning ...............................226
storage .....................................226
Jump-starting your vehicle ......234

Keyless entry system ...............108

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Family entertainment system ....30
Fluid capacities .........................286
Foglamps .....................................59
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles

driving off road .......................211
Fuel ............................................272

calculating fuel economy ............................87, 277
cap ...........................................274
capacity ...................................286
choosing the right fuel ...........275
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .........280
detergent in fuel .....................276
filling your vehicle with fuel ..................272, 274, 277
filter, specifications ........272, 285
fuel pump shut-off switch .....219
improving fuel economy ........277
octane rating ...................276, 288
quality ......................................276
running out of fuel .................277
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................272
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......219
Fuses ..........................................219

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............274
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................277
Gauges .........................................14

Hazard flashers .........................218
Head restraints .................115, 121

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system check button ................91
warning messages .....................92
Mirrors .........................................75

automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................75
fold away ...................................76
heated ........................................76
side view mirrors (power) .......75
Moon roof ....................................80
Motorcraft parts ........254, 272, 285

Navigation system .......................45

Octane rating ............................276
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................260

Parking brake ............................204
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....285
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................130
Power adjustable foot pedals .....76
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................223
Power door locks ........................98
Power mirrors .............................75
Power point .................................72
Power steering ..........................206
fluid, checking and adding ....283
fluid, refill capacity ................286
fluid, specifications .................286
Power Windows ...........................72
Radio ......................................16, 21

Index

autolock .....................................98
keypad .....................................108
locking and unlocking doors ..109
programming entry code .......108
Keys ...........................................111
positions of the ignition .........199

Lamps

autolamp system .......................58
bulb replacement specifications chart ..................63
daytime running light ...............60
fog lamps ...................................59
headlamps .................................58
headlamps, flash to pass ..........59
instrument panel, dimming .....60
interior lamps .....................62–63
replacing bulbs ...................63, 66

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................62
Liftgate ........................................95
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........203
Load limits .................................189
Locks

autolock .....................................98
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................98
Lubricant specifications ...........286
Lug nuts ....................................233
Luggage rack ...............................97
Lumbar support, seats .............117

Message center ...........................86
english/metric button ...............91

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heated ............................50, 52, 54
memory seat ...................103, 120
second row seats ............121, 124
third row seats ........124, 126–127

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ........................................109
Servicing your vehicle ..............256
Setting the clock

AM/FM single CD .....................18
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................23

Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...........228
Spark plugs, specifications .....................285, 288
Specification chart, lubricants ...................................286
Speed control ..............................77
Starting your vehicle ........199–201
jump starting ..........................234

Steering wheel

controls ......................................80
tilting .........................................68

Tilt steering wheel ......................68
Tires ...........................173–175, 226
alignment ................................181
care ..........................................178
changing ..................226, 228–229
checking the pressure ............178
inflating ...................................176
label .........................................188
replacing ..................................179
rotating ....................................182
safety practices .......................181
sidewall information ...............183
snow tires and chains ............189
spare tire .................................226

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Rear seat entertainment system ..........................................30
Relays ........................................219
Remote entry system .......101–102
illuminated entry ............106–107
locking/unlocking doors .........102
panic alarm .............................102
replacement/additional transmitters .............................104
replacing the batteries ...........104
Reverse sensing system ...........209
Roadside assistance ..................217
Roof rack .....................................97

Safety Belt Maintenance ..........136
Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ......128, 132–135
Safety Canopy ...........................153
Safety defects, reporting ............................247–248
Safety restraints ........128, 132–136
Belt-Minder威 ...........................137
extension assembly ................136
for adults .........................133–135
for children .............................157
Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................130
safety belt maintenance .........136
warning light and chime ........137
Safety seats for children ..........161
Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................289
Satellite Radio Information ........27
Seats ..........................................115
child safety seats ....................161
front seats ...............115–116, 119

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Vehicle loading ..........................189
Ventilating your vehicle ...........202

Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................259
Water, Driving through .............216
Windows power .........................................72
rear wiper/washer .....................68
Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid .....259
operation ...................................67
replacing wiper blades ...........260
Wrecker towing .........................239

Index

terminology .............................175
tire grades ...............................174
treadwear ........................174, 178
Towing .......................................195
recreational towing .................198
trailer towing ..........................195
wrecker ....................................239
Traction control ........................205
Transaxle

fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................284
fluid, refill capacities ..............286
lubricant specifications ..........286
Transmission .............................206
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....206
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Turn signal

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................289

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