Owner's Manual
Page 14
... first turned to the RUN position, but then should check the coolant level inside the reservoir is low. For instructions on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced. Instrumentation Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates... when 4x4 switch control is turn off (if equipped) Illuminates when the Transmission O/D Control Switch (TCS), refer to OFF Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been pushed turning the...
... first turned to the RUN position, but then should check the coolant level inside the reservoir is low. For instructions on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced. Instrumentation Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates... when 4x4 switch control is turn off (if equipped) Illuminates when the Transmission O/D Control Switch (TCS), refer to OFF Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been pushed turning the...
Owner's Manual
Page 116
... directions stated below. This can be disabled for that : • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • the ignition switch is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are in an accident. Seating and safety restraints Do not...
... directions stated below. This can be disabled for that : • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • the ignition switch is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are in an accident. Seating and safety restraints Do not...
Owner's Manual
Page 138
R D21 ODO If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. Starting 2. If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. 138
R D21 ODO If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. Starting 2. If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. 138
Owner's Manual
Page 144
... steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on any wheel(s) • uneven vehicle loading • high crown in 1 (First Gear) (manual transmission). The parking brake is equipped with the parking brake applied will cause the brakes to stop your vehicle will be adversely affected. Driving with power...(s) on the reservoir). Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in center of your vehicle in the button. Power steering uses energy from the engine to stop a moving vehicle.
... steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on any wheel(s) • uneven vehicle loading • high crown in 1 (First Gear) (manual transmission). The parking brake is equipped with the parking brake applied will cause the brakes to stop your vehicle will be adversely affected. Driving with power...(s) on the reservoir). Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in center of your vehicle in the button. Power steering uses energy from the engine to stop a moving vehicle.
Owner's Manual
Page 155
... (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. The maximum trailer weight rating is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. Consider using one of cargo, occupants and optional equipment. It is determined by subtracting the weight of the...
... (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. The maximum trailer weight rating is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. Consider using one of cargo, occupants and optional equipment. It is determined by subtracting the weight of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 158
... not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). • Refer to Driving while you tow in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you tow a trailer. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds...
... not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). • Refer to Driving while you tow in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you tow a trailer. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds...
Owner's Manual
Page 160
...on a trip to enter critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability and causing internal transmission damage. 160 Exceeding these limits may cause internal transmission damage and void your vehicle will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more information. .... If you tow a trailer for long periods of time in hot weather, place the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions). Driving • Use a lower gear when towing up before starting on a grade. This aids engine cooling and air conditioner...
...on a trip to enter critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability and causing internal transmission damage. 160 Exceeding these limits may cause internal transmission damage and void your vehicle will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more information. .... If you tow a trailer for long periods of time in hot weather, place the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions). Driving • Use a lower gear when towing up before starting on a grade. This aids engine cooling and air conditioner...
Owner's Manual
Page 161
... of 120 km/h (75 mph) but you should always obey local speed limits. This protects the transmission's internal mechanical components from the water. If your vehicle is automatic transmission equipped, with a 4x2 (front-wheel drive only) configured powertrain, "recreational towing" is trailered with ...been submerged in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 161 Your vehicle may be checked or changed unless a leak is manual transmission equipped, shifting the transmission into the water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be towed up to the trailer after the trailer is ...
... of 120 km/h (75 mph) but you should always obey local speed limits. This protects the transmission's internal mechanical components from the water. If your vehicle is automatic transmission equipped, with a 4x2 (front-wheel drive only) configured powertrain, "recreational towing" is trailered with ...been submerged in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 161 Your vehicle may be checked or changed unless a leak is manual transmission equipped, shifting the transmission into the water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be towed up to the trailer after the trailer is ...
Owner's Manual
Page 184
... is not recommended that is diagonally opposite (other type of vehicle Tire change procedure When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from its wheel rim • use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not operate above speeds of 16...
... is not recommended that is diagonally opposite (other type of vehicle Tire change procedure When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from its wheel rim • use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not operate above speeds of 16...
Owner's Manual
Page 185
Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 4. Lift the cargo cover and remove the tool bag with jack handle, lug nut wrench and long spare tire rod and spare tire from the wheel well. 5. Set the parking brake and turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 185 Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and place gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). 2. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn engine OFF. 3. Roadside emergencies 1.
Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 4. Lift the cargo cover and remove the tool bag with jack handle, lug nut wrench and long spare tire rod and spare tire from the wheel well. 5. Set the parking brake and turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 185 Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and place gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). 2. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn engine OFF. 3. Roadside emergencies 1.
Owner's Manual
Page 188
... could result in the tool bag needs to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Unblock the wheels. also, the catalytic conveter may become damaged. 188 Automatic transmissions do not have push-start your vehicle. Roadside emergencies To stow the full size flat tire in the cargo floor, the long spare tire rod...
... could result in the tool bag needs to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Unblock the wheels. also, the catalytic conveter may become damaged. 188 Automatic transmissions do not have push-start your vehicle. Roadside emergencies To stow the full size flat tire in the cargo floor, the long spare tire rod...
Owner's Manual
Page 189
... of the discharged battery. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the hood of the disabled vehicle as this , the transmission may shift firmly. Park the booster vehicle close to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Connect the positive... (+) booster cable to start your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. - - + + 189 Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or ...
... of the discharged battery. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the hood of the disabled vehicle as this , the transmission may shift firmly. Park the booster vehicle close to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Connect the positive... (+) booster cable to start your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. - - + + 189 Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or ...
Owner's Manual
Page 194
... is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. If the vehicle is required that your roadside assistance center. In case of transmission powertrain configuration) can be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment.... Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On 4x4 vehicles, it is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be towed with all...
... is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. If the vehicle is required that your roadside assistance center. In case of transmission powertrain configuration) can be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment.... Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On 4x4 vehicles, it is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be towed with all...
Owner's Manual
Page 195
Roadside emergencies towed (all authorized tow truck operators. Have your vehicle. 195 Ford Motor Company provides a towing manual for your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for all wheels in the ground) under the following conditions: • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 56 km/h (35 mph). • Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles).
Roadside emergencies towed (all authorized tow truck operators. Have your vehicle. 195 Ford Motor Company provides a towing manual for your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for all wheels in the ground) under the following conditions: • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 56 km/h (35 mph). • Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles).
Owner's Manual
Page 196
...gearshift is running, make sure that loose clothing, jewelry or long hair does not get caught up in moving unexpectedly. • Manual transmission: 1. Motorcraft parts are covered. Working with the engine running in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you service your vehicle:... are designed and built to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn off • Automatic transmission: 1. Block the wheels to specifications. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes...
...gearshift is running, make sure that loose clothing, jewelry or long hair does not get caught up in moving unexpectedly. • Manual transmission: 1. Motorcraft parts are covered. Working with the engine running in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you service your vehicle:... are designed and built to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn off • Automatic transmission: 1. Block the wheels to specifications. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes...
Owner's Manual
Page 197
... HOOD 1. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 4. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is automatic and may come on • Automatic transmission: 1. The cooling fan is securely latched in neutral. 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle... is running . Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running . • Manual transmission: 1.
... HOOD 1. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 4. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is automatic and may come on • Automatic transmission: 1. The cooling fan is securely latched in neutral. 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle... is running . Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running . • Manual transmission: 1.
Owner's Manual
Page 201
... oil level indicator (dipstick). • 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine ADD FULL 201 Make sure the vehicle is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions). 4. Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for the oil to drain...
... oil level indicator (dipstick). • 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine ADD FULL 201 Make sure the vehicle is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions). 4. Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for the oil to drain...
Owner's Manual
Page 214
...about 30 minutes to allow fluid to engage. 4. Be sure to Identifying components in the engine compartment in the filler tube. 7. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of... fluid leakage. Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. Maintenance and care 5. If necessary, refer to put the cap ...
...about 30 minutes to allow fluid to engage. 4. Be sure to Identifying components in the engine compartment in the filler tube. 7. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of... fluid leakage. Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. Maintenance and care 5. If necessary, refer to put the cap ...
Owner's Manual
Page 215
...possible damage. 215 Use of driving. High fluid levels can be reached after approximately 30 km (20 miles) of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. The normal operating temperature can be caused by a qualified technician. If ...the level is normally indicated on a level surface. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by an overheating condition. The transmission fluid should be in the crosshatch zone if at normal operating temperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on the dipstick...
...possible damage. 215 Use of driving. High fluid levels can be reached after approximately 30 km (20 miles) of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. The normal operating temperature can be caused by a qualified technician. If ...the level is normally indicated on a level surface. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by an overheating condition. The transmission fluid should be in the crosshatch zone if at normal operating temperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on the dipstick...
Owner's Manual
Page 216
Maintenance and care Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Do not overfill the battery cells. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening. 5. Install and tighten the fill plug ... Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of the opening so that meets Ford specifications. If the electrolyte level in the battery is at bottom of service. Refer to only fill the battery cells with a high mineral or alkali...
Maintenance and care Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Do not overfill the battery cells. Fluid level should be at the bottom of the opening. 5. Install and tighten the fill plug ... Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of the opening so that meets Ford specifications. If the electrolyte level in the battery is at bottom of service. Refer to only fill the battery cells with a high mineral or alkali...