Ford 2003 Explorer v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur

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

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

• 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

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

Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder beltacross the torso.Safety belt warning light and indicator chimeThe safety belt warning ligh

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

Reasons given... Consider...“I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident.BeltMinder reminds us to take a fewseconds to buckle up.“Safety belts don’t

One time disableAny time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during anignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition c

6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.• This will disable BeltMinder if it is curr

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)Important SRS precautionsThe SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and righ

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.To properly position yourself

Children and air bagsChildren must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rea

The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burn

The SRS consists of:• driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators andair bags).• Safety canopy娂 system (if equipped). Refer to S

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

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

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and light are repaired.If any of these things happe

If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can bepositioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck

Types of booster seatsThere are two types of belt-positioning booster seats:• Those that are backless.If your backless booster seat has aremovable shi

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of thebooster seat.Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind theback because it e

When installing a child safety seat:• Review and follow the informationpresented in the Air bagsupplemental restraint system(SRS) section in this chap

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

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

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

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.

Attaching child safety seats with tether strapsMost new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat a

3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position.When placing a child safety seat in the 2nd row center seating positionof the 5 pa

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

Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properlyattached to the lower anchors and tether anchor. Try to move the childseat from side

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).4321O/DOFF4X4LOW4X4HIGHBRAKESERVICEENGINESOONHI

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.• If the driver’s safety

GAUGESStandard instrument cluster gaugesOptional instrument cluster gaugesSpeedometer: Indicates thecurrent vehicle speed.Instrument Cluster14

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 “

• To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission controlswitch. The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated.• O/D (Overdrive) is automatically

• the vehicle is in R (Reverse) but not moving backward (the brakepedal is depressed or the parking brake is applied), and a movingobject is approachi

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

4. Press the desired 4WD position.• If shifting into 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light inthe instrument cluster to turn on indicating the

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

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEMAUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEMEntertainment Systems17

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

as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or byusing replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment.Any m

• GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axlesystem. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on theSafety Certificatio

SPECIAL LOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OWNERS OF PICKUPTRUCKS AND UTILITY-TYPE VEHICLESFor important information regarding safe operation of this typeof veh

• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km(500 miles).• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for

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

Trailer brakesElectric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspeci

• Anticipate stops and brake gradually.• Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.Servicing after towingIf you tow a trailer for

Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged inwater. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changedunless a

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

1. Seek: Works in radio ro CDmode. Press and releaseSEEK/ for previous/nextstrong station or track.2. Rewind: In CD mode, press toreverse the CDFast f

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 reset the fuel pump shut-off swi

Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperagerating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wiredamage and

Passenger compartment fuse panelThe fuse panel is located below theinstrument panel on the driver’sside.To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool prov

The fuses are coded as follows:Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description1 30A Memory seat module, Driverpower seat2

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description22 10A ABS, IVD Controller23 15A Brake pedal position switch,Driver brake a

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 BoxDescription1 60A** PJB2 30A** BSM3 — Not used4 30A**

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription28 20A* Horn relay29 60A** PJB30 20A** Rear wiper motor31 — Not used32 — Not used33 3

6. Bass: Press BASS; then pressSEL/ to decrease/increasethe bass output.Treble: Press TREB; then pressSEL/ to decrease/increasethe treble output.7. Se

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription56 — Starter relay57 — PTEC relay58 — Ignition relay59 — Driver brake applied relay(v

Fuse/Relay Location DescriptionRelay 17 Not usedRelay 18 Not usedRelay 19 Trailer tow park lampsRelay 20 Trailer tow battery chargeRelay 21 Not usedRe

CHANGING THE TIRESIf you get a flat tire while driving:• do not brake heavily.• gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.• hold the steering wheel firml

When one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the transmissionalone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off thejack, even if the tra

Removing the jack and tools1. Open liftgate and remove thecarpeted floor lid and jack cover.2. Turn jack screw eyeletcounterclockwise and remove theja

Removing the spare tireDo not use an impact wrench on the winch drive nut. This willdamage the spare tire winch.1. Open the cover from the carpeting o

3. Turn the wrenchcounterclockwise until the tire islowered to the ground and the cablehas slack. When turning the wrench,make sure that it does not s

3. Assemble the jack handleextension on the lug nut wrench bysliding the square end of the jackhandle through the plastic grommeton the lug nut wrench

To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not putany part of your body under thevehicle while changing a tire. Donot start the engine when yourvehicle

ability, to the point where the ratchet/slip occurs, if possible. The sparetire carrier will not allow you to overtighten. If the spare tire carrierra

Seating and Safety Restraints 92Seating 92Safety restraints 102Air bags 115Child restraints 123Driving 137Starting 137Brakes 140Traction control/Advan

10. Memory presets: To set astation: Select frequency bandAM/FM; tune to a station, press andhold a preset button until soundreturns.11. CD: Press to

Preparing your vehicleWhen the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, th

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the assisting battery.3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negat

4.0L Engine4.6L EngineRoadside Emergencies202

5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts ofboth engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.Jump starting1. Start the eng

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery.4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of

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

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

17. Disc tune: Radio: Pressor to manually tune down or upthe radio frequency band.CD: Pressto select the previous track or to select the next trackon

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 (CANADAONLY)In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a

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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.4.6L V8 Engine4.0L SOHC V6 Engine• Never wash or rinse the engine while

PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTSUse only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer.• For routine clea

INTERIOR TRIM• Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then dry by wipingwith a dry, soft, clean cloth.• Do not use household or glass cleane

3. CD Door: Insert a CD with thelabel side up.4. Cassette door: Insert thecassette with the opening to theright.5. Eject: Press to eject thecassette/C

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.Maintenance and Specific

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center of the hood.3. Lift the hood.Maintenance and S

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 FLUIDWindshield washer fluidAdd fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir compl

ENGINE OILChecking the engine oilRefer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervalsfor checking the engine oil.1. Make sure the ve

• 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

10. Balance: Press BAL; then pressSEL/ to shift sound to theleft/right speakers.Fade: Press FADE; then pressSEL/ to shift sound to therear/front speak

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.SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended.Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetr

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 at the “cold fill level” or within the “c

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn youbadly. Also, you can be bur

• Do not mix with recycled coolant unless from a Ford-approvedrecycling process (see Use of Recycled engine coolant section).For vehicles with overflo

system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolantcan result in engine overheating and possible engine damage.Recycled engine coo

What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engineonly)If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven

18. Select (SEL): Use with Bass,Treble, Balance and Fade controls.19. Bass: Press BASS; then pressSEL/ to decrease/increasethe bass output.Treble: Pre

3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.Never remove the coolant reserv

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel:• Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle.• Alwa

and sugar cane. When ethanol is used in the making of motor fuels, asmall amount of a bad tasting chemical is added to discourage beverageuse. The res

• DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fillposition.Choosing the right fuelUse only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel i

Fuel qualityMany of the world’s automakersissued the World-wide Fuel Charterthat recommends gasolinespecifications to provide improvedperformance and

Cleaner airFord endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines toimprove air quality.Running out of fuelAvoid running out of fuel becaus

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure orvacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or causethe fuel cap to disengag

For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:• Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,an error in the reading wil

during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fueleconomy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.Driving style — good dr

Conditions• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed.• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (a

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORSThere are three factors that can affect radio reception:• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweak

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to co

On board diagnostics (OBD-II)Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’semission control system. This system is commonly known

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUIDCheck the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service interval schedules. If

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

Replacing tiresReplace the tires when the wearband is visible. Due to exposure tothe elements and exhaust youshould replace the spare tire whenyou rep

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped)The tire pressure monitoring system provides the driver with a warningmessage indicating when tire

USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICESSnow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle.The tires on your vehic

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L V8 engineAir filter element FA-1695 FA-1695Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986BBattery BXT-65-650 BXT

Fluid Ford PartNameApplication CapacityPower steeringfluidMotorcraftMERCON威 ATFAll Fill between theMIN and MAXlines onreservoirTransmissionfluid1Motor

Fluid Ford PartNameApplication CapacityWindshieldwasher fluidMotorcraftPremiumWindshieldWasherConcentrateAll 4.0L (4.2quarts)1Ensure the correct autom

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSItemFord PartName orequivalentFord PartNumberFordSpecificationBody hinges,latches, doorstriker platesand rotors, seattracks, f

ItemFord PartName orequivalentFord PartNumberFordSpecificationAutomatictransmission1MotorcraftMERCON威VATFXT-5-QM MERCON威VPower steeringfluidMotorcraft

ENGINE DATAEngine 4.0L SOHC V6engine4.6L V8 engineCubic inches 245 281Required fuel 87 octane 87 octaneFiring order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8Spark p

* Height includes roof rack and P255/70R16 tire14253Maintenance and Specifications266

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

6. Model year7. Assembly plant8. Production sequence numberEngine numberThe engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identificationnumber)

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

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

Travel equipmentAsh cupAutomatic headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL)Cargo OrganizerCellular phone holderChrome wheelsDaytime running lights (D

Trailer hitch (Class IV)Trailer hitch bars and ballsTrailer hitch mount bike carrierTrailer hitch receiver coverTrailer hitch wiring adaptorProtection

• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian RadioTelecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobilecommunications systems

AAccessory delay ...49Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ...115, 120and child safety seats ...

plastic parts ...218safety belts ...219washing ...215waxing ...

Engine oil ...227checking and adding ...227dipstick ...227filter, specifica

Hood ...222IIgnition ...137, 265Infant seats (see Safety seats) 126Inspection/maint

Pedals (see Power adjustablefoot pedals) ...51Power adjustable foot pedals ...51Power distribution box(see Fuses) ...

treadwear ...255Towing ...173recreational towing ...178trailer towing .

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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

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

Cleaning 215Maintenance and Specifications 221Engine compartment 224Engine oil 227Battery 232Fuel information 240Low tire warning system 258Part numbe

13. Manual override controls:Allows you to manually determinewhere airflow is directed. To returnto fully automatic control, press AUTO.14. Driver’s s

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. Fan control: Determines fan speed levels. Turn to REAR to give rearseat passengers control of the rear auxiliary controls. Otherwise, thefront cont

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTERThe rear defroster control is locatedon the instrument panel.Press the rear defroster control toclear the rear window of thin ice

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

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

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

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

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 outlets are designed foraccess

POWER WINDOWSWhen closing the powerwindows, you should verifythey are free of obstructions andensure that children and/or petsare not in the proximity

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

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORSThe ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power sideview mirrors.To adjust your mirrors:1. Rotate the contro

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is

3. Press the SET + control andrelease it.4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal.5. The indicator lighton theinstrument cluster will turn on.Note:•

Increasing speed while using speed controlThere are two ways to set a higherspeed:• Press and hold the SET + controluntil you get to the desiredspeed,

Turning off speed controlThere are two ways to turn off the speed control:• Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicles previouslyset s

In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode:• Press MEM to select presetstations within the selected radioband.In Tape mode:• Press MEM to select the nextselection on the

Press + or - to adjust fan speed.MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up toventilate the vehicle.

Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyhurt themselves.HOMELINK姞 UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (IF EQUIPPED)The HomeLink威 Universal Tr

1. Press and hold the two outsidebuttons releasing only when the redlight begins to flash after 20seconds. Do not repeat step one toprogram additional

Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight.8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds andrelease the HomeLink威 bu

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

Operating the HomeLink姞 Universal TransceiverTo operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink威 button.Activation will now occur for thetra

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

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

The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in themessage center is as follows:1. FUEL LEVEL2. WASHER FLUID LEVEL3. OIL LIFE IN XX%4. E

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

Warning display StatusWarning-tire very low (ifequipped)Warning returns every minuteCheck engine temperature Warning returns after 10 minutesTransmiss

cool. Refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance andspecifications chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,contact your dealer fo

LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir isless than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer toWindshield washer flu

3. Press and hold the RESETcontrol for 2 seconds to display “IFNEW OIL HOLD RESET”.4. Press and hold the RESETcontrol to display OIL LIFE SET TO100%.

• Door sensor• Washer fluid• Brake fluid• Compass• Outside temperature• Engine sensorContact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur o

To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, use the power door locks orpress the door lock switch on the left side of the cargo area. To manuallyloc

Cargo management systemThe cargo management system consists of storage compartments locatedin the floor of the rear cargo area.7 passenger stowage:1.

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

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-

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 seat feature (if equipped)The remote entry system can also control the memory seat feature.Pressto automatically move the seat to the desired m

To replace the battery:1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OFTHE RE

4. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK)position and 3 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in the 3 (ON)position.5. Th

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)You can use the keyless entrykeypad to:• lock or unlock the doors withoutusing a key.• open the liftgate window.• ac

2. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done withinfive seconds of completing step 1.3. Press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same ti

This feature will also automatically relock all the doors when:• the ignition is running and any door is opened then closed, and• you put the vehicle

engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects onthe key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine.Theft indicatorT

Programming spare keysYou can program your own coded keys to your vehicle. Please read andunderstand the entire procedure before you begin.Tips:• A ma

9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition.If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’sengine and the theft

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

The parking lamps will flash once when all doors/hood/liftgate andliftgate window are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and enteringthe 20 secon

Deactivating/activating power door lock disable featureBefore beginning the activation/deactivation procedure, verify that:• the perimeter alarm is no

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 seatNever adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving.Always drive

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 seat/easy entry/exit feature (if equipped)This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat to twoprogrammable positions.The memory se

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

REAR SEATSFolding down the 60/40 rear seats (if equipped)If the rear seat is equipped with adjustable head restraints, they shouldbe placed in the ful

For assistance, refer to the label located on the lower position of theopening.1. Locate handle on the side of theseat cushion by the door.2. Push the

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