Ford 2003 Explorer v.5 Manuale Utente

Introduction 4Instrument Cluster 10Warning and control lights 10Gauges 14Entertainment Systems 17AM/FM stereo with CD 17AM/FM stereo cassette with CD

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESStandard instrument clusterOptional instrument clusterWarning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may

1. Locate handle on the side of theseat cushion by the door.2. Push the handle up and push theseatback toward the front of thevehicle.3. Press down on

3. To return the seat to a seatingposition, flip the seat into theupright position.4. Make sure the seat is latched tothe floor.To exit the 3rd row se

Folding the middle 2nd row seat (If equipped)1. Locate the lever on the side ofthe seatback.2. Pull the lever up and push theseatback toward the front

To put seat in stowed position:1. Pull the seat release lever locatedon top of the seatback whilepushing the seatback down onto theseat cushion.2. The

2. Pull the seat release lever locatedon top of the seatback while liftingthe seatback into the uprightposition.3. The seatback will latch into place.

information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, theRCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or bothstages of

effectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupantrelative to the air bag to improve protection. The safety beltpretensioners

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child frominjury in a collision.All

• This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed toextend the seat belt webbing in a controlled manner. This helpsreduce the belt f

All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulderbelts. All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have twotypes of l

On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specificationschapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage yo

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out.• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a cl

When the Safety Canopy娂 system or the front airbags are activated, thesafety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger seatingpositi

the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is tooshort for you when fully extended.Do not use extensions to change the fit

If... Then...The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the vehicle hasreached at least 5 km/h (3 mph)and 1-2 minutes have elapsedsince the ignitio

Reasons given... Consider...“Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehiclecrashes, many when no other vehicles are around.“Belts wrin

Read steps1-9thoroughly before proceeding with thedeactivation/activation programming procedure.BeltMinder deactivation/activation procedureTo reduce

there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleassemblies, b

Important SRS precautionsThe SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body in

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford orLincoln Mercury dealer.Modificati

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration suff

Air bag readiness: If this light failsto illuminate when ignition is turnedto ON, continues to flash or remainson, have the system servicedimmediately

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation.If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function

Safety Canopy姟 system (if equipped)Do not place objects ormount equipment on ornear the headliner at the siderailthat may come into contact with adepl

How does the Safety Canopy姟 system work?The design and development of theSafety Canopy娂 system includedrecommended testing proceduresthat were develop

The Safety Canopy娂 is mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal, behindthe headliner, above the first and second row seats. In certain lateralcollisio

• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on.• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatp

Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions thatapply to adult passengers in your vehicle.If the shoulder belt portion of a comb

• Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching?• Does the lap be

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up

safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop orcollision.When

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbeltsAir bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place arear-facing chil

AdvanceTrac娂 (if equipped):Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac娂system is active. If the light remainson, have the system servicedimmediately.Four wheel d

3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, route thetongue through the child seataccording to the child seatmanufacturer’s instructi

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat.

The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tether strapanchors located behind the seats as shown below.The tether strap anchors in your

• Behind 2nd row seat• At the rear of the cargo area2003 Explorer (exp)Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus)Seating and Safety Restraints133

4. Clip the tether strap to theanchor.If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seatmay not be retained properly in the event of a

Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seatingpositions marked with the child seat symbol:Never attach two LATCH child safe

The lower anchors for child seatinstallation are located at the rearsection of the second row seatbetween the cushion and seat back.The LATCH anchors

STARTINGPositions of the ignition1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engineand all accessories/locks the steeringwheel, gearshift lever and allows keyremoval.2

• Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park).3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START).Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or

Starting the engine1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel u

GAUGESStandard instrument cluster gaugesOptional instrument cluster gaugesSpeedometer: Indicates thecurrent vehicle speed.2003 Explorer (exp)Owners Gu

If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexiblefuel vehicles only)1. Press and hold down the accelerator 1/3 to 1/2 way to flo

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Thissystem helps you maintain steering control

The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until theparking brake is released.

to cool down. A limited AdvanceTrac娂 function using only engine powerreduction will still help control the wheels from over-spinning. When thebrakes h

light with a “sliding car” icon in the instrument cluster that will flashwhen the system is active and an indicator light in the control buttonthat wi

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to losecontrol of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personalinjury or property damage

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with alower center of gravity.

2. Locate the access cover plate tothe brake-shift interlock override. Itis located on the underside of thesteering column.3. Rotate the access panel(

5. Return the cover plate (rotateclockwise) to the closed position.Start the vehicle.If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshi

P (Park)This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels fromturning.To put your vehicle in gear:• Start the engine• Depress the brak

Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolanttemperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “

The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) will illuminate on theinstrument cluster.Drive (not shown)Drive is activated when the transmission cont

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operatingtemperature or damage to the transmission may occur.Do not rock the vehicle for more t

The RSS detects obstacles up to 2meters (6 ft.) from the rear bumperwith a decreased coverage area atthe outer corners of the bumper,(refer to the fig

LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly whenone wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under

Using the Control Trac 4WD system4X4 AUTO - Power to all four wheels; used for normal street andhighway driving.4X4 HIGH (4WD High) - Used for extra t

• If shifting into 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light inthe instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete.• If shifting ou

pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steeringwheel too sharply while returning to the road surface.• It may be safer to stay on th

Do not spin the wheels at over 56 km/h (35 mph). The tires mayfail and injure a passenger or bystander.Emergency maneuvers• In an unavoidable emergenc

4WD Systems4WD (when you select a 4WD mode) uses all four wheels to power thevehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain andr

Mud and waterIf you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited.When driving through water,determine the de

Tachometer: Indicates the enginespeed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the

possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehandthe route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill withoutseeing wha

Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction onsnow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when startingfrom a full s

Do not use “aftermarket lift kits” or other suspension modifications,whether or not they are used with larger tires and wheels.These “aftermarket lift

Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicleequipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup boxcover).Failu

Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheelmotion, m

If your vehicle gets stuckIf your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out byshifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping betwee

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with alower center of gravity.

Mud and waterIf you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited.When driving through water,determine the de

possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehandthe route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill withoutseeing wha

Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction onsnow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when startingfrom a full s

AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM1. Seek: Works in radio or CDmode. Press and releaseSEEK/ for previous/nextstrong station or track.2. Rewind: In

If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford MotorCompany, it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could causesteering, suspensi

Maintenance and ModificationsThe suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designedand tested to provide predictable performance wheth

• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payloadweight.• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum allowable totalweight of the base vehi

Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result inserious damage to the vehicle, loss of vehicle control, vehiclerollover, and/or personal

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:• Stay within your vehicle’s load limits.• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer t

4x2 w/automatic transmissionGCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer WeightEngine Rear axle ratio MaximumGCWR-kg(lbs.)Trailer weightrange-kg (lbs.)

4x4 w/automatic transmissionGCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer WeightEngine Rear axle ratio MaximumGCWR-kg(lbs.)Trailer weightrange-kg (lbs.)

Safety chainsAlways connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainersof the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cr

• Under extreme conditions with large frontal trailers, high outsidetemperatures and highway speeds, the coolant gauge may indicatehigher than normal

• do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above thebottom edge of the rear bumper.Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter veh

The following occupancy modes can be selected:• ALL SEATS• DRIVER SEAT• REAR SEATS4. Mute: Press to MUTE playingmedia; press again return to playingme

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCETo fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006.If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the passenger’s foot well,by the kick panel.Use the following procedure to resetthe fuel pump shut-off swit

Standard fuse amperage rating and colorCOLORFuseratingMinifusesStandardfusesMaxifusesCartridgemaxifusesFuse linkcartridge2A Grey Grey — — —3A Violet V

To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel box.The fuses are coded as follows:Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Comp

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment Fuse PanelDescription12 5A 4x4 module13 5A Overdrive cancel switch, Flex fuel sender14 5A PATS m

Passenger compartment fuse panel (top side)These relays are located on the reverse side of the passengercompartment fuse panel. See your dealer or a c

Power distribution boxThe power distribution box islocated in the engine compartment.The power distribution box containshigh-current fuses that protec

The high-current fuses are coded as follows:Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution Box Description1 60A** PJB2 30A** BSM3 — Not used4 30A*

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution Box Description19 20A** High beam relay20 30A** Electric brake21 30A** Front wiper motor22 20A** Lo

Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, pressSEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it isbroadc

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution Box Description50 — Fog lamp relay51 — DRL relay (Canada)/AdvanceTrac娂 relay(U.S.)52 — A/C clutch r

The relays are coded as follows:Fuse/Relay Location DescriptionRelay 14 Not usedRelay 15 Trailer tow back-up lampsRelay 16 Not usedRelay 17 Not usedRe

Auxiliary relay box (Canadian vehicles equipped withAdvanceTrac姟)The relay box is located on the frontright fender well underneath thespeed control mo

If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (ifequipped) in the Maintenance and specif

Note: Passengers should not remainin the vehicle when the vehicle isbeing jacked.4. Block the wheel that is diagonallyopposite of the flat tire using

3. Remove the tools from theprovided bag.Rotate the wrench socket out fromthe handle.Removing the spare tireDo not use an impact wrench on the winch d

2. Insert the lug wrench on thewinch drive nut.The wrench will stop moving andforward resistance to turning will befelt when properly engaged.3. Turn

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle closeto moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid thedanger of being hit when o

4. Position the jack according to theillustrated guides and turn the jackhandle clockwise until the tire is amaximum of 25 mm (1 inch) off theground.T

8. Remove the jack and fully tightenthe lug nuts in the order shown.Stowing the flat/spare tireNote: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions

Driving 137Starting 137Brakes 140Traction control/AdvanceTrac 142Transmission operation 146Trailer towing 173Roadside Emergencies 180Getting roadside

Automatic Volume Control (if equipped): Changes the volumeautomatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road andwind noise. The reco

2. Replace beauty cap, stow the jack and tools in their respectivelocations, making sure they are fully secured so they do not rattle whenyou drive.JU

Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate theassisting (boosting) battery.2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable t

Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold asgrounding points.Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)te

4.6L Engine5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts ofboth engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.Jump starting1. St

2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of thebooster vehicle’s battery.3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of

4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery.After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper

WRECKER TOWINGIf you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, y

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEEDAt homeFord Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you

In Canada:Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41-800-565-3673 (FORD)www.ford.caIf yo

In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD1. Power/volume: Press to turnON/OFF; turn to increase/decreasevolume.2. Scan: Press to hear a briefsampling of

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)The Dispute Settlement Board is:• an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes• avail

Board membershipThe Board consists of:• three consumer representatives• a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representativeConsumer candidates for Boa

Oral presentationsIf you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY)In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a

FORD MOTOR COMPANYWORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Business Park #3Allen Park, Michigan 48101U.S.A.Telephone: (313) 594-4

California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) presumes that the manufacturerhas had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to itsapplicable

WASHING THE EXTERIORWash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is

PAINT CHIPSYour dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine.4.0L SOHC V6 Engine4.6L V8 Engine• Never wash or rinse the engine while

• If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and TarRemover (ZC-42).WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADESThe windshield, rear window and wiper blades s

not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and causethe CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemadeCDs be identified with permane

INTERIORFor fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts:• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.• Remove light stains and soil with Motor

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTSYour Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect i

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS• Use the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to track routine service.• Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service par

OPENING THE HOOD1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel.2. Go to the front of th

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT4.0L SOHC V6 engine1. Engine coolant reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Engine oil dipstick4. Brake f

4.6L V8 engine1. Engine coolant reservoir2. Engine oil dipstick3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Power distribution box5. Battery6. Power steering fluid rese

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDAdd fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely.Only use a washer

3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park).4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.5. Locate and car

• 4.6L V8 engine6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain.• If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the

• 4.0L SOHC V6 engine• 4.6L V8 engine• Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a service tec

to decrease minutes or TUNE to increase minutes. If your vehiclehas a stand alone clock this control will not function.10. Balance: Press BAL; then pr

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX hole on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).4. Install the indicato

4.0L EngineLook for this certificationtrademark.Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetroleum Insti

BATTERYYour vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice.How

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps,resulting in personal injury a

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreco

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir.• The engine coolant should be atthe “cold fill level” or within the“col

Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, maydarken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant fromyellow to golden tan

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.5. Fill the coolant reservoi

Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolantconcentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection.Never increase

When fail-safe mode is activatedYou have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive thevehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be ab

16. Fast Forward (FF): Press fora slow advance, press and hold for afast advance.17. Rewind (REW): Press for aslow rewind, press and hold for afast re

Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is acancer-causing agent.Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel:• Extingu

Pure ethanol is the alcohol which is the intoxicating agent in liquor, beerand wine. It is distilled from the fermentation of plants such as field cor

• Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container whilefilling.• DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fillposi

powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and yourwarranty may be invalidated.Fuel qualityMany of the world’s automakers approved the World-wi

Running out of fuelAvoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseaffect on powertrain components.If you have run out of fuel:• Y

Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. Thecustomer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel systemif an authorized Motorcr

• Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.Filling the ta

• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.• Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.• Slow down gradually.• Driv

• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared todriving on hilly terrain.• Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operat

If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used formaintenance replacements or for service of components affectingemission control, s

MP3 AUDIO SYSTEM1. Balance: Press/ to shiftsound to the left/right speakers.2. Fade: Press/ to shiftsound to the rear/front speakers.3. Scan: Press to

3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened.These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tankwith good quality fuel and/

• 4.0L SOHC V6 engine• 4.6L V8 engine1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant temperature g

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRThe fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels below the “M

CHECKING AND ADDING TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)1. Clean the filler plug.2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level.3. Add only enough

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADINGNew vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have a rating on them calledTire Quality Grades. The Qualitygrade

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not includeacceleration, cornering, hydroplaning o

Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can failsuddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control, vehiclerollover and/or pers

Never mix radial bias-belted tires, or bias-type tires. Use only thetire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make surethat all tires are

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This de

• Cables or chains should only be used on the rear wheels.• Install cables or chains securely, verifying that the cables or chains donot touch any wir

5. EJ (Eject): Press to stop andeject a disc. If a disc is ejected andnot removed, the player willautomatically reload the disc and return to radio mo

REFILL CAPACITIESFluid Ford PartNameApplication CapacityBrake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluidAll Fill to line onreservoi

Fluid Ford PartNameApplication CapacityEngine coolant3MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored)4.0L SOHC V6engine withoutauxiliary climatec

2Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may varybased on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amountof tra

ItemFord PartName orequivalentFord PartNumberFordSpecificationDriveshaft, slipspline, universaljointsPremium LongLife GreaseXG-1-C orXG-1-KESA-M1C75-B

ItemFord PartName orequivalentFord PartNumberFordSpecificationFront axle(4X4)Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-ATra

Engine 4.0L SOHC V6engine4.6L V8 engineSpark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-0.056inch)1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-0.056inch)Ignition system EDIS EDISCompression ratio

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLECertification labelThe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification label be affixedt

Vehicle identification numberThe vehicle identification number(VIN) is a 17 digit combination ofletters and numbers. The VIN isattached to a metal tag

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLEA wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford

Cargo OrganizerCellular phone holderChrome wheelsDaytime running lights (DRL)Dog guardDVD — Rear entertainment systemFactory luggage rack adaptors (bi

13. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM;tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.14. CD door: I

Protection and appearance equipmentAir bag anti-theft locksAll-weather floor matsB-pillar trim kitCargo liners, interiorCarpet floor matsCatch-All flo

• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of yourvehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotiveuse or are not pro

AAccessory delay ...53Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ...116–117, 121and child safety seats ...

plastic parts ...218safety belts ...220washing ...216waxing ...

Engine oil ...226checking and adding ...226dipstick ...226filter, specifica

Heatingheating and air conditioningsystem ...31–32HomeLink universaltransceiver (see Garage dooropener) ...

Oil (see Engine oil) ...226PParking brake ...141Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...259Pedals (see Power adjustab

Tire warning ...257Tires ...192, 254, 257changing ...192, 196replacing ...

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21. Treble: Press / todecrease/increase the treble output.MP3 functionsYour audio system is equipped with MP3 capability which allows you tolisten to

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Error messagesYou may experience an error message for the following situations:• NO DISC when the CD control is pressed and there is not a CDpresent.•

Accessories 268Index 272All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanicalincluding photocopying, recording or by any informatio

Don’t:• Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.• Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not beingplayed.CD/C

MANUAL HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM1. Temperature selection:Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle.2. Air flow selections: Contro

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:1. Select2. Select A/C3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.4. Set the fan

3. Passenger side temperaturecontrol: Controls the temperatureon the passenger side of the vehiclewhen in dual zone mode. To enterdual zone, press the

14. Driver’s side temperaturecontrol: Controls the temperatureon the driver side of the vehicle.15. Fan Speed: Used to manuallyenable or disable the f

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as theseobjects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.Auxiliary system (if equipped

1. Temperature control:Determines temperature levels. Ifthe main climate control system iscooling in MAX A/C ormode,the auxiliary controls will notfun

HEADLAMP CONTROLTurns the lamps off.Turns on the parking lamps,instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps.Turns the headlamps on.Autola

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) Systemdoes not activate your tail lamps

Move the control to the full down position (past detent) to preventinterior lamps from illuminating when the doors are opened.AIMING THE HEADLAMPSThe

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known toth

5. Locate the vertical adjuster foreach headlamp. Adjust the aim byturning the adjuster control eitherclockwise (to adjust down) orcounterclockwise (t

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with the Remote Keyless Entryfeature, the courtesy lamp will remain on for 25 seconds after the door isshut or until

Function Number of bulbs Trade numberPark/turn lamps(front)23157 AK (amber)Headlamp high beam 2 9005Headlamp low beam 2 9006Rear stop/turn/taillamps23

Replacing headlamp bulbsDo not touch the glass of a halogen bulb.1. Turn off the headlamps and openthe hood.2. Pry up the two retainer pins untilthey

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs1. Turn off the headlamp switch tooff.2. Remove headlamp screw from thebulb assembly.3. Disen

Replacing foglamp bulbs1. Make sure the headlamp switch isin the OFF position and thenremove the plastic splash shield, byremoving the two screws on t

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVERWindshield wiper: Rotate the endof the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease the

Changing the wiper blades1. Pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefrom the wiper arm. Push the lockpin manually to releas

CENTER CONSOLEYour vehicle may be equipped with avariety of console features. Theseinclude:• Utility compartment withcassette/compact disc storage• Au

Rear console featuresThe rear console may incorporatethe following features:• air vents• cupholders (will pull up withbreak away feature)• rear power

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTIONWarning symbols in this guideHow can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, you

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety ofaftermarket garage door openers:• Pla

Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamps.AUXILIARY POWER POINTPower point outlets are designedfor

Rear auxiliary power point (if equipped)A second auxiliary power point islocated on the rear side of theconsole. It is accessible from therear seats.P

Window lockThe window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows.To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press

Fold-away mirrorsPull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash.POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQU

Setting speed controlThe controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience.1. Press the ON control and releas

Resuming a set speedPress the RES (resume) control andrelease it. This will automaticallyreturn the vehicle to the previouslyset speed. The RES contro

• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET + control.Turning off speed controlThere are two ways to turn off th

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate controlfeatures.Audio control featuresPressto select:•

Climate control featuresPress TMP + or - to adjusttemperature.Press+ or - to adjust fan speed.MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)You can move the glass panel of t

SPECIAL NOTICESSpecial instructionsFor your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols.Please read the section Supplem

To vent:To tilt the moon roof into the vent position (when the glass panel isclosed), press and hold the front portion of the control. To close themoo

Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to thesecond (or “ACC”) position for programming and/or operation of theHomeLink威. It

6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hangingantenna wire

Operating the HomeLink姞 Wireless Control SystemTo operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink威 button.Activation will now occur for thet

ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATUREThe outside temperature display iscontained in the instrument clusterand di

3. Locate compass sensor mountedat base of mirror.4. Press the button on the top ofthe compass module until ZONEappears in the instrument clusterdispl

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)With the ignition in the ON position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle info

Compass displayThe compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magneticor

6. Release the RESET AND SETUPcontrol, then slowly press RESETdown again.7. Press the SETUP controlrepeatedly until the correct zonesetting for your g

Average fuel economy for FFV-equipped vehiclesUpon refueling, your vehicle must determine the percentage of Ethanolin the fuel. For the first several

Emission warrantyThe New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage,Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Str

Setup menuPress this control for the followingdisplays:• Autolock• Easy Entry/Exit• Autolamp Delay• Language• Units (English/Metric)• System Check• Oi

Language1. Select this function from theSETUP menu for the currentlanguage to be displayed.2. Pressing the RESET controlcycles the message center thro

5. OIL PRESSURE6. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM (if equipped)7. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL8. CHARGING SYSTEMSystem warningsSystem warnings alert you to possible problem

Warning display StatusCheck tire pressure (ifequipped)Warning returns after the ignition keyis turned from OFF to ON.Tire pressure monitor fault (ifeq

CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. Displayed when the electrical system isnot maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessorieswhen the engi

ADVTRAC OFF T/C ON. Displayed on 4x4 vehicles only when 4x4 LowRange is selected. In this mode, the stability enhancement portion of theAdvanceTrac娂 i

To reset the oil monitoring system to your personalized oil life %:1. Press the SETUP control toaccess the System Check function.2. Press and release

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MATPosition the driver floor mat so thatthe eyelet is over the pointed end ofthe retention post and rotateforward to lock in.

The liftgate door and window should be closed before driving. If not,possible damage may occur to your vehicle.Always close liftgate window before ope

7 passenger stowage:1. To open, lift the release handleand the lid.2. To close, lower the lid, lift therelease handle and press down onthe lid.5 passe

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety Belt Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-

To adjust cross-bar position (ifequipped):1. Loosen the thumbwheel at bothends of the cross-bar (bothcross-bars are adjustable).2. Slide the cross-bar

KEYSOne key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry aspare key with you in case of an emergency.Your keys are programmed to your v

Childproof door locks• When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside.• The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the

If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, toaid in

Memory seats/adjustable pedals/easy entry-exit feature(if equipped)The remote entry system can also control the memory seat /adjustablepedals/easy ent

• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.To replace the battery:1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the

To reprogram the remote entrytransmitters:1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.2. Put the key in the ignition.3. Turn the key from the 1 (

The inside lights will not turn off if:• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or• any door is open.The battery saver will shut off the in

• The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personalcode.• If you set a second personal code it will erase your first personal code

• the ignition key is in the ON position,• the gearshift lever is shifted into R reverse or a forward gear and• the brake pedal is released.This featu

Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower WindowsFront/RearPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbolPanic Alarm Eng

key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. Theseobjects will

Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed keyaway from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent anyinconveniences. Please

8. Turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF) position to the 3 (ON) position.Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least three seconds butnot more

Each door/hood/liftgate or liftgate window is armed individually, and ifany are open, they must be closed for the system to enter the 20 secondcountdo

SEATINGNotes:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in theevent of a

Push control to lower head restraint.Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)The control is located on theoutboard side of the seat cushion.Press front to raise or lower thefront port

Memory seats/adjustable pedals/easy entry-exit featureThis system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat andadjustable pedals to twoprogrammab

Using the manual lumbar supportFor more lumbar support, turn thelumbar support control toward thefront of vehicle.For less lumbar support, turn thelum

1. Press the lower release controldownward to unlatch the seatback.2. Rotate the seatback downwardinto the load floor position.3. Press down on the to