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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 Motorcraft
Parts.
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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Accessory delay ..........................88
AdvanceTrac ..............................225
Air cleaner filter ...............324–325
Air conditioning ..........................67
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................147, 156, 158
and child safety seats ............149
description ..............147, 156, 158
disposal ....................................161
driver airbag ............149, 157, 159
indicator light .................156, 161
operation .................149, 157, 159
passenger airbag .....149, 157, 159
side airbag ...............................156
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................241
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................304
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................222–223
Anti-theft system ......................118
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................37, 41, 48
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................233, 235
fluid, adding ............................323
fluid, checking ........................323
fluid, refill capacities ..............326
fluid, specification ..................326
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....56
Auxiliary power point .................84
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........326refill capacities ........................326
B
Battery .......................................302
acid, treating emergencies .....302
jumping a disabled battery ....270
maintenance-free ....................302
replacement, specifications ...325
servicing ..................................302
Belt-Minder
.............................142
Booster seats .............................176
Brakes ........................................222
anti-lock ...........................222–223
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................223
fluid, checking and adding ....322
fluid, refill capacities ..............326
fluid, specifications .................326
lubricant specifications ..........326
parking ....................................223
shift interlock ..........................232
C
Calculating load ........................209
Capacities for refilling fluids ....326
Cargo cage .................................100
Cargo management system ......104
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................261
Child safety seats ......................166
attaching with tether
straps .......................................173
in front seat ............................167
in rear seat ..............................167
LATCH .....................................170
recommendations ...................164
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................176
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............286
instrument panel ....................288
interior .....................................289
plastic parts ............................287
washing ....................................284
waxing .....................................285
wheels ......................................285
wiper blades ............................287
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............67
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................50
AM/FM/CD .................................43
Compass, electronic
calibration .................................25
set zone adjustment ...........25, 34
Console ..................................85–86
overhead ..............................83, 88
Controls
power seat ...............................126
steering column ........................95
Coolant
checking and adding ..............304
refill capacities ................308, 326
specifications ..........................326
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................92
Customer Assistance ................251
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................336
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................281
Getting roadside assistance ...251
Getting the service you
need .........................................277Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................282
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................281
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................72
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................323
engine oil .................................297
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................324
Driving under special
conditions ..................238, 244, 248
sand .........................................246
snow and ice ...........................249
through water .................247, 250
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................67
E
Electronic message center ...20, 28
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................270
Emergency Flashers .................252
Emission control system ..........319
Engine ........................................331
cleaning ...................................286
coolant .....................................304
fail-safe cooling .......................309
idle speed control ...................302
lubrication specifications .......326
refill capacities ........................326
service points ..................294–295
starting after a collision .........253
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Engine block heater .................221
Engine oil ..................................297
checking and adding ..............297
dipstick ....................................297
filter, specifications ........300, 325
recommendations ...................300
refill capacities ........................326
specifications ..........................326
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................220
F
Fail safe cooling ........................309
Fluid capacities .........................326
Fog lamps ....................................72
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......240
driving off road .......................242
indicator light .........................240
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................231
Fuel ............................................310
calculating fuel
economy ......................25, 31, 316
cap ...........................................313
capacity ...................................326
choosing the right fuel ...........314
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................319
detergent in fuel .....................315
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................310, 313, 316
filter, specifications ........310, 325
fuel pump shut-off switch .....253
improving fuel economy ........316
octane rating ...................314, 331
quality ......................................315
running out of fuel .................315
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................310Fuses ..................................254–255
G
Garage door opener ....................84
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............313
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................316
Gauges .........................................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................209
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................209
H
Hazard flashers .........................252
Headlamps ...................................71
aiming ........................................73
bulb specifications ....................76
daytime running lights .............72
flash to pass ..............................73
high beam .................................72
turning on and off ....................71
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................65, 67
Hood ..........................................293
How to get going ........................37
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Ignition ...............................217, 331
Illuminated visor mirror .............82
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................166
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................321
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................288
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................261, 264
positioning .......................261, 265
storage .....................261, 263–264
Jump-starting your vehicle ......270
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................107, 109
keypad .....................................117
locking and unlocking doors ..118
programming entry code .......117
Keys ...........................................120
positions of the ignition .........217
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............75–76
daytime running light ...............72
fog lamps ...................................72
headlamps .................................71
interior lamps ...........................75
replacing bulbs .........................80
LATCH anchors .........................170
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........223
Load limits .................................202
Loading instructions .................209
Locks
autolock ...........................107, 109childproof ................................112
doors ........................................107
Lubricant specifications ...........326
Lug nuts ....................................269
Luggage rack .............................105
Lumbar support, seats .....126, 128
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Message center ...............20, 28–29
english/metric button .........25, 34
system check button ..........25, 34
warning messages ...............26, 34
Mirrors .........................................90
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................90
fold away ...................................91
heated ........................................91
side view mirrors (power) .......90
Moon roof ....................................97
Motorcraft parts ........290, 310, 325
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Navigation system .......................64
O
Octane rating ............................314
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................297
P
Parking brake ............................223
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....325
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................133
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Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................92
Power adjustable foot pedals .....92
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................257
Power door locks ......................107
Power mirrors .............................90
Power point ...........................84–85
Power steering ..........................230
fluid, checking and adding ....322
fluid, refill capacity ................326
fluid, specifications .................326
Power Windows ...........................86
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................231
R
Radio ................................37, 41, 48
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................164
Relays ........................................254
Remote entry system ...............112
illuminated entry ....................116
locking/unlocking
doors ................................113–114
panic alarm .............................114
replacing the batteries ...........114
Reverse sensing system ...........238
Roadside assistance ..................251
Roof rack ...................................105
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........132, 135–138, 140Safety Canopy ...........156, 158–159
Safety defects, reporting ..........283
Safety restraints ........132, 135–140
Belt-Minder
...........................142
extension assembly ................141
for adults .........................136–138
for children .............................162
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................133
warning light and
chime ...............................141–142
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................170
Safety seats for children ..........166
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................332
Satellite Radio Information ........61
Seats ..........................................122
child safety seats ....................166
front seats ...............................125
heated ..............................128–129
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................117
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................118
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................43
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................50
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............161
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................325, 331
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................326
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Speed control ..............................92
Starting your
vehicle ........................217–218, 220
jump starting ..........................270
Steering wheel
controls ......................................95
tilting .........................................82
SYNC
..........................................64
T
Tailgate ........................................99
Tilt steering wheel ......................82
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................246
Roadside Emergencies ...........261
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....197
Warning Displays ..........12, 26, 34
Tires ...........................182–184, 261
alignment ................................190
care ..........................................187
changing ..........................261, 265
checking the pressure ............187
inflating ...................................185
label .........................................196
replacing ..........................188, 265
rotating ....................................191
safety practices .......................190
sidewall information ...............192
snow tires and cables .............202
spare tire .........................261, 263
terminology .............................184
tire grades ...............................183
treadwear ........................183, 187
Tonneau cover ...........................101
Towing .......................................210
recreational towing .................216trailer towing ..........................210
wrecker ....................................275
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................323
Transmission .............................233
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....232
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................323
fluid, refill capacities ..............326
lubricant specifications ..........326
Trunk .........................................103
Turn signal ..................................75
U
USB port ......................................58
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................332
Vehicle loading ..........................202
camper bodies ........................216
Ventilating your vehicle ...........220
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................296
Water, Driving through .............250
Windows
power .........................................86
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................81
checking and adding fluid .....296
replacing wiper blades ...........297
Wrecker towing .........................275
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