Table of Contents
Seating and Safety Restraints
Maintenance and Specifications 181
California Proposition 65 Warning
Introduction
Congratulations
Protecting the environment
Safety and Environment Protection
BREAKING-IN Your Vehicle
Special Notices
Emission warranty
Service Data Recording
Event Data Recording
Special instructions
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Or Sparks
Service engine soon The Service
Instrument Cluster
Anti-lock brake system If
Transmission control indicator
Check Gage
Gauges
Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed
Trip odometer Registers the kilometers miles of individual
Entertainment Systems
Memory preset buttons To set
AM/FM Stereo if Equipped
Tone CLK
AM/FM Stereo Cassette if Equipped
Press and hold a preset button until sound returns
AM/FM Stereo / Single CD Radio if Equipped
Memory presets To set a
CD units are designed to play
Premium IN-DASH SIX CD Sound System if Equipped
Entertainment Systems
Shuffle Press to play tracks in random order
CASSETTE/PLAYER Care
Radio Frequencies
Radio Reception Factors
CD/CD Player Care
Quick Start How to get going
Audio System Warranty and Service
Rear Seat Entertainment System if Equipped
To operate the system
To play a video game
Safety information
Federal Communication Commission FCC Compliance
Care of the videocassette player VCP
Temperature extremes
High/low temperature sensor circuit
Environmental extremes
Dew sensor circuit
Cleaning video heads
Humidity and moisture condensation
Foreign substances
Playback and format
Features
AutoVision system
VCP protection circuits
VCP controls
Retracking button
Remote control
Encore button
Tracking + button
Battery replacement
AutoVision controls
Parental control
Adjusting the volume
Using headphones/Personal Audio Feature
Speakers ON/OFF mode
Media select
Memory preset control
Seek function
Flip-down screens
General operation
Removing cassette
Inserting/removing cassette Inserting cassette
To play a video game
Fast-forward or rewind no picture
On-screen indicators Playback operation
Fast-forward or rewind with picture
Encore on remote control
Auxiliary input jacks
Video source selection
AutoPlay feature
Indications on the VCP
Entertainment Systems
In-home use
Auxiliary jacks for home use
DC jack
Heater only System if Equipped
Climate Controls
Operating tips
Fan speed adjustment Controls
Manual Heating and AIR Conditioning System if Equipped
Rear FAN Speed Adjustment if Equipped
Headlamp Control
Battery saver
Lights
Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped
Flash to pass
High beams
Panel Dimmer Control
Interior Lamps
Turn Signal Control
Aiming the Headlamps
Cargo and dome lamps with rear headliner
Bulbs
Using the right bulbs
Front and rear courtesy/reading lamps
Replacing exterior bulbs
Replacing headlamp bulbs aerodynamic
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
Replacing headlamp bulbs low series
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs
MULTI-FUNCTION Lever
Driver Controls
Changing the wiper blades
Overhead Console if Equipped
Installing a garage door opener if equipped
Tilt Steering Wheel
Storage compartment if equipped
Compass
Compass zone adjustment
Compass calibration adjustment
Auxiliary Power Point
Cell Phone USE
Power Side View Mirrors if Equipped
Power Windows if Equipped
Accessory Delay
Spotter mirror
Telescoping mirror
Fold-away mirrors
Speed Control if Equipped
Setting speed control
Resuming a set speed
Increments by
Turning off speed control
Keys
Power Door Locks if Equipped
Locks and Security
Remote Entry System if Equipped
Unlocking the doors
Locking the doors
Sounding a panic alarm
Replacing the battery
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
Illuminated entry
Adjusting the front manual seat if equipped
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating
Using the manual lumbar support
Adjusting the front power seat if equipped
Quick release captains chair 7 passenger second row only
To remove the seat
To install the seat
Rear bench seat
Accessing the 3rd, 4th and 5th row seats if equipped
Rear Seats
To remove the seats
Seating and Safety Restraints
Safety Restraints
Safety restraints precautions
Automatic locking mode
Vehicle sensitive mode
Combination lap and shoulder belts
How to use the automatic locking mode
When to use the automatic locking mode
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Safety belt pretensioner
Adjusting the center lap belt
Front safety belt height adjustment
Lap belts
Then
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
Conditions of operation
BeltMinder
Reasons given Consider
Our lifetime
One time disable
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
Safety belt extension assembly
Safety belt maintenance
Important SRS precautions
AIR BAG Supplemental Restraint System SRS
Seating and Safety Restraints
Children and air bags
How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?
Seating and Safety Restraints
Safety Restraints for Children
Determining if the system is operational
Important SRS precautions
When children should use booster seats
Children and safety belts
Child booster seats
Types of booster seats
Child and infant or child safety seats
Safety Seats for Children
Importance of shoulder belts
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Attaching safety seats with tether straps
Front passenger seating position
Seating and Safety Restraints
Second row bucket seats Chateau Quads
Second, Third and Fourth row three passenger bench seats
Five passenger crew van 108
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Positions of the ignition
Driving
Starting
Preparing to start your vehicle
Important safety precautions
Starting the engine
Important ventilating information
Using the engine block heater if equipped
Guarding against exhaust fumes
Brakes
ABS warning lamp
Using ABS
Parking brake
TRACTION-LOK Axle if Equipped
Steering
Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle
Vehicle Stability and Handling
Automatic Transmission Operation
Brake-shift interlock
Park
Reverse
Drive not shown
Neutral
Overdrive
Second
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
First
Forced downshifts
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
Drive with Overdrive
Drive without Overdrive
Third
Driving Through Water
Emergency Maneuvers
Vehicle Loading with and Without a Trailer
Driving
GCW must never exceed the Gcwr
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow
Trailer Towing
Lbs
Ft2
4990 2404 11000 5897 3266 13000
5897 3130 13000 6804 3992 15000 8391 4536 18500
Passenger 8600 Gvwr
Ratio Lbs
Axle
Passenger 9300 Gvwr
Stripped Chassis 158 wheelbase, dual rear wheel Gvwr
Engine Axle
Chassis Cab 138 wheelbase, dual rear wheel
Chassis Cab 176 wheelbase, dual rear wheel
Cutaway and Chassis Cab all wheelbases, all GVWRs
Stripped Chassis all wheelbases, all GVWRs
Preparing to tow
Hitches
Trailer brakes
Safety chains
Using a step bumper if equipped
Trailer lamps
Servicing after towing
Trailer towing tips
Recreational Towing ALL Wheels on the Ground
Launching or retrieving a boat
2WD vehicles with automatic transmissions
Roadside Emergencies
Using Roadside Assistance
Getting Roadside Assistance
Fuel Pump SHUT-OFF Switch
Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty
Hazard Flasher
Roadside Emergencies
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
Fuses and Relays
Fuses
Fuse Mini Standard Maxi Cartridge Fuse link
Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp
Description
Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp
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Power distribution box
Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box
4WABS
Relay modules
Instrument panel relay module
Relay location Description
Engine compartment relay module
Changing a Flat Tire
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
Spare tire information
To remove the spare tire
Tire change procedure
Preparing to change the tire
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Replacing the tire
Do not place the jack under or on the steering linkage
Stowing the flat/spare tire
Wheel lug nut torque specifications
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque
Jump Starting Your Vehicle
Preparing your vehicle
Connecting the jumper cables
Use only a 12-volt supply to start your vehicle
Roadside Emergencies
Jump starting
Removing the jumper cables
Roadside Emergencies
Wrecker Towing
At home
Getting the Services YOU Need
Customer Assistance
Away from home
Customer Assistance
Ford Extended Service Plan
Dispute Settlement Board U.S. only
What kinds of cases does the Board review?
Board membership
What the Board needs
Oral presentations
To request a DSB Brochure/Application
Making a decision
Utilizing the MEDIATION/ARBITRATION Program Canada only
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
Ford Motor Company
Obtaining a French owner’s guide
Ordering Additional OWNER’S Literature
For a free publication catalog, order toll free
California U.S. only
Reporting Safety Defects U.S. only
Nhtsa
Washing the Exterior
Cleaning
Waxing
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
Paint Chips
Engine
Plastic NON-PAINTED Exterior Parts
Windows and Wiper Blades
Interior Trim
Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens
Interior
Underbody
Leather Seats if Equipped
FORD, Lincoln and Mercury CAR Care Products
Cleaning
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
Maintenance and Specifications
Service Recommendations
Working with the engine off
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
Opening the Hood
Engine compartment component locations
Windshield Washer Fluid
Engine OIL
Checking the engine oil
Adding engine oil
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Battery
188
Engine Coolant
Checking engine coolant
Adding engine coolant
Maintenance and Specifications
Recycled engine coolant
Coolant refill capacity
Severe climates
What you should know about fail-safe cooling if equipped
When fail-safe mode is activated
How fail-safe cooling works
Important safety precautions
What YOU should Know about Automotive Fuels
Maintenance and Specifications
Fuel Filler Cap
Octane recommendations
Choosing the right fuel
Fuel quality
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank
Calculating fuel economy
Driving style good driving and fuel economy habits
Maintenance
Habits
EPA window sticker
Conditions
Emission Control System
On board diagnostics OBD-II
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance I/M testing
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
Transmission Fluid
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
Checking automatic transmission fluid if equipped
Correct fluid level
Low fluid level
High fluid level
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
AIR Filter Maintenance
Automatic transmission fluid filter if equipped
Changing the air filter element
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear
Temperature a B C
Traction AA a B C
Tires
Glossary of tire terminology
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
Information on P type tires
Letter rating Speed rating km/h mph
+S or M/S Mud and Snow. or AT All Terrain. or AS All Season
Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades
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Tire Care
Information on T type tires
Location of the tire label
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance and Specifications
Tire inflation information
Tire and wheel alignment
Tire rotation
Maintenance and Specifications
Tire wear
Tire Replacement Requirements
Safety practices
Highway hazards
Snow Tires and Chains
Component1 6L V8 engine
Motorcraft Part Numbers
Engine
Refill Capacities
Fluid Ford Part Application Capacity Name
Mercon ATF
M70HD
Merconv
Maintenance and Specifications
Lubricant Specifications
Ford part Name Number Specification
XT-2-QDX Mercon
M70FF
Engine Data
Engine 8L V10 engine
Van/wagon models
Vehicle Dimensions
150 250 350
350 450 Super Duty
Body style Dimension
Cutaway/commercial stripped chassis models
Cutaway
Vehicle Identification Number
Body style
Complete Ford built vehicles
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE Code Designations
Certification label for incomplete vehicles
Truck Application
Passenger CAR Application
Code Transmission Description
Code Transmission/Transaxle Description
Not all accessories are available for all models
Accessories
Genuine Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle
Exterior style
Interior style
Lifestyle
Peace of mind
Index
Air bag supplemental restraint
Climate control see Air
Gawr
Lane change indicator
82-83
Windows