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1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission.
Harley-Davidson serialization plate
The Harley-Davidson Edition contains a serialization plate that is unique
and custom made for each Harley-Davidson vehicle. The serialization
plate contains the model year, vehicle identification number and build
sequence number. This information is added to the plate at the time of
vehicle build. Since plate is custom made, it isnot a serviceable part.
Maintenance and Specifications
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FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford of
Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically
engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to
complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In
addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets
or exceeds Ford’s rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford
Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Ford
accessory found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component
damaged by the defective accessory. The accessory will be warranted for
whichever provides you the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 20,000 km (12,000 miles) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty—3 years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
(whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a copy of
the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
Vehicle Security
Air bag anti-theft locks
Locking gas cap
Styled wheel locks
Vehicle security systems
Comfort and convenience
Air filtration systems
Automatic Headlamp System with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Battery warmer/blanket
Cargo organizers (interior)
Cargo storage bin (regular cab)
Cargo trays (interior)
Cellular phone holder
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Accessories
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Dash trim (wood grain)
Engine block heaters
Manual sliding rear window
Power sliding rear window
Remote start system
Tire step
Travel equipment
Cargo cage (SuperCrew only)
Bed mount bike carrier
Bed tent
Fog lights
Hitch mount bike carrier
Inside mirror with compass display
Inside mirror with compass and temperature display
Off road lights
Outside signal mirror (available only with power mirrors)
Pickup box rails
Retractable bed hooks
Running boards (molded, diamond plate, tubular and stirrup step)
Seatback organizer
Speed control
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Trailer swivel hitch
Protection and appearance equipment
Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers
Bed mats
Bedliners
Bull bar (chrome & black)
Accessories
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A
Accessory delay ..........................61
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........................111
and child safety seats ............113
description ..............................111
disposal ....................................115
driver air bag ..........................113
indicator light .........................115
operation .................................113
passenger air bag ...................113
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................116
Air cleaner filter ...............250, 255
Air conditioning ..........................41
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ........................227
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................140
Armrests ......................................98
Audio system (see
Radio) ........................19, 25, 28, 31
Automatic transmission ............143
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................144
fluid, adding ............................245
fluid, checking ........................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
fluid, specification ..................262
Auxiliary power point .................59
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................259, 262
refill capacities ........................256
traction lok ..............................142B
Battery .......................................225
acid, treating emergencies .....225
jumping a disabled battery ....191
maintenance-free ....................225
replacement, specifications ...255
servicing ..................................225
Bed extender ..............................73
BeltMinder .................................106
Brakes ........................................140
anti-lock ...................................140
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............140
fluid, checking and adding ....244
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
fluid, specifications .........259, 262
lubricant
specifications ..................259, 262
parking ....................................141
shift interlock ..........................143
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Calculating load ........................163
Capacities for refilling fluids ....256
Cassette tape player ...................28
CD-single premium .........19, 25, 31
Cell phone use ............................60
Certification Label ....................267
Changing a tire .........................184
Child safety restraints ..............120
child safety belts ....................120
Child safety seats ......................123
attaching with tether
straps .......................................128
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ......................124, 127
Index
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............209
exterior ....................................214
instrument panel ....................212
interior .....................................212
interior trim ............................212
plastic parts ............................211
washing ....................................208
waxing .....................................208
wheels ......................................209
wiper blades ............................211
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............41
Clutch
fluid ..........................................244
operation while driving ..........146
recommended shift speeds ....147
Compass, electronic ..............57, 61
calibration .................................58
set zone adjustment .................58
Console ........................................59
overhead ..............................55–56
Coolant
checking and adding ..............227
refill capacities ................231, 256
specifications ..................259, 262
Cruise control (see
Speed control) ............................63
Customer Assistance ................174
Ford accessories for
your vehicle ............................215
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................200
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............204
Getting roadside assistance ...174
Getting the service
you need .................................198
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................205The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................201
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............204
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................45
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................245
engine oil .................................221
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........259
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................249
Driving under special
conditions ..................146, 154, 157
sand .........................................156
snow and ice ...........................158
through water .................156, 161
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................191
Emission control system ..........241
Engine ........................................262
cleaning ...................................209
coolant .....................................227
fail-safe coolant ......................232
idle speed control ...................225
lubrication
specifications ..................259, 262
refill capacities ........................256
service points ..................218–220
starting after a collision .........175
Engine block heater .................139
Engine oil ..................................221
Index
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I
Ignition ...............................135, 262
Infant seats (see
Safety seats) .............................123
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................242
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................212
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
J
Jack ............................................184
positioning ...............................184
storage .....................................184
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
K
Keyless entry system .................85
Keys
positions of the ignition .........135
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................44
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
cargo lamps ...............................46
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................44
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........45
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps .....................47–48
replacing bulbs ...................48–53Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................46
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........140
speed control ............................66
Load limits .................................161
GAWR ......................................161
GVWR ......................................161
trailer towing ..........................161
Loading instructions .................163
Locks
childproof ..................................79
Lubricant specifications ...259, 262
Lumbar support, seats ...............93
M
Manual transmission .................146
fluid capacities ........................256
lubricant specifications ..........262
reverse .....................................149
Mirrors .........................................55
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................61
fold away ...................................63
side view mirrors (power) .......62
Moon roof ....................................66
Motorcraft parts ................238, 255
O
Octane rating ............................236
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................221
P
Parking brake ............................141
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....255
Index
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Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............63
Power adjustable foot pedals .....63
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................180
Power door locks ........................78
Power point .................................59
Power steering ..........................141
fluid, checking and adding ....243
fluid, refill capacity ................256
fluid, specifications .........259, 262
Power Windows ...........................60
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................142
R
Radio ..........................19, 25, 28, 31
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system .................81
illuminated entry ......................83
locking/unlocking doors ...........78
Roadside assistance ..................174
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......98–99, 101–102, 104
Safety defects, reporting ..........207
Safety restraints .... 98–99, 101–104
belt minder .............................106
cleaning the safety belts ........110
extension assembly ................110
for adults ...................99, 101–102
for children .....................119–120
lap belt ....................................105
warning light and chime ........106
Safety seats for children ..........123Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................98
Seats ............................................90
child safety seats ....................123
cleaning ...................................213
Servicing your vehicle ..............216
Snowplowing .................7, 170–172
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................185
Spark plugs, specifications ......255,
262
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................172–173
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................259, 262
Speed control ..............................63
Starting your vehicle .......135–136,
139
jump starting ..........................191
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................55
T
Tailgate ..................................72–73
Tires ...........................184, 251–252
changing ..................184–185, 187
checking the pressure ............252
replacing ..................................254
rotating ....................................253
snow tires and chains ............255
tire grades ...............................252
treadwear ................................251
Tonneau cover .......................74, 77
Towing .......................................163
Index
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