check engine light FORD EXCURSION 2000 1.G User Guide

What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The ªfail-safeº distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
²the engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
²the
andsymbol will
illuminate.
²theService Engine Soon
indicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
²the engine power will be limited.
²the air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
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Maintenance and care
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning Lights and
Chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Brakelamps
²Turn signals
²License plate lamp
²Tail lamps
²Back-up lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.
Maintenance and care
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Accessory delay ..........................53
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................95
and child safety seats ..............97
description ................................95
disposal ......................................99
driver air bag ............................97
indicator light .....................11, 99
operation ...................................97
passenger air bag .....................97
Air cleaner filter .......177±178, 204
Air conditioning ..........................22
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................24
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................165
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................112±113
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................13
Audio system (see Radio) .........27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................116
fluid, adding ............................172
fluid, checking ........................172
fluid, refill capacities ..............204
fluid, specification ..................209
Auxiliary power point .................21
Axle
lubricant specifications ..207, 209
refill capacities ........................204
traction lok ..............................179B
Battery .......................................175
acid, treating emergencies .....175
charging system warning light...12
jumping a disabled battery ....151
maintenance-free ....................175
replacement, specifications ...204
servicing ..................................175
voltage gauge ............................17
Belt minder .................................91
Brakes ........................................112
anti-lock ...........................112±113
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 113
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....163
fluid, refill capacities ..............204
fluid, specifications .........207, 209
lubricant specifications ..207, 209
parking ....................................113
shift interlock ..........................115
Break-in period .............................3
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....204
Cargo net .....................................73
CD changer .................................39
Certification Label ....................211
Child safety restraints ..............100
child safety belts ....................100
Child safety seats ......................101
attaching with tether straps ..105
in front seat ............................102
in rear seat ..............................102
Cleaning your vehicle ...............199
engine compartment ..............201
Index
225

exterior ....................................201
exterior lamps .........................202
instrument cluster lens ..........202
instrument panel ....................202
interior .....................................203
plastic parts ............................201
safety belts ..............................203
washing ....................................200
waxing .....................................200
wheels ......................................201
wiper blades ............................202
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............22
Clock ............................................36
Compass, electronic ....................60
calibration .................................62
set zone adjustment .................61
Console ........................................64
overhead ..............................55±57
Controls
power seat .................................75
Coolant
checking and adding ..............165
refill capacities ................169, 204
specifications ..................207, 209
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................45
Customer Assistance ................136
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................219
Ford Extended Service Plan...212
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................218
Getting roadside assistance ...136
Getting the service you need..212
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................223
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................215Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............218
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................18
Defrost
rear window ..............................26
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...172
engine oil .................................160
Doors
door ajar warning .....................13
lubricant specifications ..........207
Driving under special
conditions ..........................123±124
sand .........................................124
snow and ice ...........................125
through water .................124, 128
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................151
Emission control system ..........192
Engine ........................................209
check engine/service engine
soon light ................................8±9
cleaning ...................................201
coolant .....................................165
diesel ...........................................3
fail-safe coolant ......................170
idle speed control ...................175
lubrication
specifications ..................207, 209
refill capacities ........................204
service points ..........................160
starting after a collision .........137
Index
226

Engine block heater .................110
Engine oil ..................................160
checking and adding ..............160
dipstick ....................................160
filter, specifications ........162, 204
recommendations ...................162
refill capacities ........................204
specifications ..................207, 209
Exhaust fumes ..........................111
F
Fail safe cooling ........................170
Fluid capacities .........................204
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles..13, 119
control trac ...............................19
description ..............................121
driving off road .......................123
electronic shift ..........19, 120±121
indicator light ...................12, 120
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................115
Fuel ............................................185
calculating fuel economy .......189
cap ...........................................188
capacity ...................................204
choosing the right fuel ...........187
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................192
detergent in fuel .....................188
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................185, 188±189
filter, specifications ........189, 204
fuel pump shut-off switch .....137
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........189
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...................187, 209
quality ......................................187
running out of fuel .................188safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................185
Fuses ..................................138±139
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Garage door opener ....................56
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............188
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................189
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............17
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................15
tachometer ................................17
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR (Gross
Axle Weight Rating) .................125
calculating ...............................127
definition .................................125
driving with a heavy load ......125
location ....................................125
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............125
calculating .......................125, 127
definition .................................125
driving with a heavy load ......125
location ....................................125
H
Hazard flashers .........................137
Head restraints ...........................77
Headlamps ...................................18
aiming ......................................199
Index
227

bulb specifications ..................198
daytime running lights .............18
flash to pass ..............................51
high beam ...........................12, 50
replacing bulbs .......................195
turning on and off ....................18
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................22
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................22
Hood ..........................................159
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Ignition .................................44, 209
Infant seats (see Safety seats)..101
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................194
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................202
cluster ..................................8, 202
lighting up panel and interior...18
location of components ..............8
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......151
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors ....70
programming entry code .........69
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........44L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................194
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................198
cargo lamps ...............................18
daytime running light ...............18
headlamps .................................18
headlamps, flash to pass ..........51
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps .............62±63, 198
replacing
bulbs ................194±195, 197±198
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................44
Liftgate ........................................73
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................11
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 113
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................13
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................13
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................12
low fuel ........................................8
safety belt .................................11
service engine soon ................8±9
turn signal indicator .................12
Load limits .................................125
GAWR ......................................125
GVWR ......................................125
trailer towing ..........................125
Loading instructions .................127
Index
228

Locks
childproof ..................................53
doors ..........................................53
Lubricant specifications ...207, 209
Lumbar support, seats .........76±77
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Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................204
lubricant specifications ..........209
Message center ...........................58
english/metric button ...............58
menu button .............................59
Mirrors .........................................58
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................57
fold away ...................................55
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Motorcraft parts ................189, 204
O
Octane rating ............................187
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................160
Overdrive .....................................51
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................66
Parking brake ............................113
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....204
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................143Power door locks ........................53
Power steering ..........................114
fluid, checking and adding ....171
fluid, refill capacity ................204
fluid, specifications .........207, 209
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................115
R
Radio ............................................27
Relays ........................................138
Remote entry system ...........64, 66
illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors ...........65
panic alarm ...............................66
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................68
replacing the batteries .............66
Roof rack ...................................133
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................14, 84±87, 89
Safety defects, reporting ..........224
Safety restraints ..............84±87, 89
belt minder ...............................91
cleaning the safety belts ..94, 203
extension assembly ..................90
for adults .............................85±87
for children .......................99±100
lap belt ......................................89
warning light
and chime ......................11, 14, 91
Safety seats for children ..........101
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............84
Index
229