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•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski racks) may reduce
fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
Maintenance and Specifications
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FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS
More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered
the powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan
backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four, new-vehicle Extended Service Plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask you dealer for details.
PremiumCare –Our most comprehensive coverage. With over 500
covered components, this plan is so complete that we generally only
discuss what’s not covered!
ExtraCare –Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech
items.
BaseCare –Covers 84 components.
PowertrainCare –Covers 29 critical components.
Ford ESP is honored by all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers in
the U.S. and CanadaIt’s the only extended service plan authorized and
backed by Ford Motor Company. That means you get:
•Reliable, quality service anywhere you go.
•Factory-trained technicians.
•Genuine Ford and MotorcraftParts.
Rental car reimbursement
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs,you are
eligible for rental car coverage, including Bumper-to-Bumper warranty
repairs, or manufacturer’s recalls.
Transferable coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford ESP coverage expires, you can
transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner. Whenever you’re
ready to sell your car, prospective buyers may feel better about taking a
risk on your used vehicle. Ford ESP may add resale value!
Plus,exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts.
•Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car.
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation.
Ford Extended Service Plan
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Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................81
locking/unlocking doors ..........72,
78–79
panic alarm ...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............79
Reverse sensing system ...........218
Roadside assistance ..................225
Roll stability control .................201
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........93–97
Safety defects, reporting ..261–262
Safety restraints ....................93–97
Belt-Minder.............................98
extension assembly ................102
for adults .............................94–96
for children .............................112
warning light and chime ..........98
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................121
Safety seats for children ..........117
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................314
Satellite Radio Information ........43
Seats ............................................85
child safety seats ....................117
front seats .................................86
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................81
Servicing your vehicle ..............270
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................32
AM/FM stereo ...........................30SOS Post Crash Alert ...............106
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........240
Spark plugs, specifications ......308,
313
Special notice ................................7
ambulance conversions ..............7
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................309
Speed control ..............................68
Stability system .........................201
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......195
Starting your vehicle ........193–195
jump starting ..........................247
Steering wheel
controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................63
SYNC..........................................46
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........47, 49
Tilt steering wheel ......................63
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....154
Tires ...........................136–137, 237
alignment ................................146
care ..........................................142
changing ..................237, 240–242
checking the pressure ............141
inflating ...................................138
label .........................................153
replacing ..........................144, 242
rotating ....................................146
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