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Door edge guards
Fender flares
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full)
Hood deflectors
Leather wrap steering wheel
Locking gas cap
Lubricants and oils
Molded splash guards
Rear window deflector
Side window air deflectors
Stainless steel grill insert
Tailgate covers (Diamond plate)
Tonneau cover (soft)
Tonneau cover (hard, color keyed–Leer supplier branded)
Touch-up paint
Truck cover (full vehicle)
Universal floor mats
Wheels
Wheel covers
Wood trim - interim applique
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
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Accessory delay ..........................54
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................90
and child safety seats ..............92
description ................................90
disposal ......................................94
driver air bag ............................92
indicator light ...........................93
operation ...................................92
passenger air bag .....................92
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................95
Air cleaner filter .......246–247, 254
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................224
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................115
Audio system
(see Radio) ................20, 22, 25, 29
Automatic transmission ............118
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................119, 121
fluid, adding ............................242
fluid, checking ........................242
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specification ..................261
Auxiliary power point .................53
Axle
lubricant specifications ..258, 261
refill capacities ........................254
traction lok ..............................117
B
Battery .......................................222
acid, treating emergencies .....222jumping a disabled battery ....193
maintenance-free ....................222
replacement, specifications ...254
servicing ..................................222
BeltMinder ...................................85
Brakes ........................................114
anti-lock ...................................115
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................115
fluid, checking and adding ....241
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specifications .........258, 261
lubricant specifications ..258, 261
parking ....................................116
shift interlock ..........................118
Bulbs ............................................42
C
Calculating load ........................145
Capacities for refilling fluids ....254
Cassette tape player ...................29
CD changer .................................32
CD-single premium .........20, 22, 25
Cell phone use ............................60
Certification Label ....................269
Child safety restraints ................99
child safety belts ......................99
Child safety seats ......................102
attaching with tether straps ..106
in front seat ............................104
in rear seat ..............................104
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............210
instrument panel ....................212
interior .....................................212
interior trim ............................212
plastic parts ............................211
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washing ....................................209
waxing .....................................209
wheels ......................................210
wiper blades ............................211
Clutch
fluid
..........................................241
operation while driving
..........124
recommended shift speeds
....125
Compass, electronic
....................62
calibration
.................................63
set zone adjustment
.................63
Console
........................................60
overhead
....................................51
Coolant
checking and adding
..............224
refill capacities
................228, 254
specifications
..................258, 261
Cruise control
(see Speed control)
....................57
Customer Assistance
................175
Ford accessories for your
vehicle
.....................................214
Ford Extended Service
Plan
..........................................202
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada
..............206
Getting roadside assistance
...175
Getting the service you
need
.........................................200
Ordering additional owner’s
literature
.................................207
The Dispute Settlement
Board
.......................................202
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program
...................................205D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................40
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................242
engine oil .................................219
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........258
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................246
Driving under special
conditions ..................123, 136, 139
sand .........................................138
snow and ice ...........................140
through water .................138, 143
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................193
Emission control system ..........238
Engine ........................................261
cleaning ...................................210
coolant .....................................224
diesel ...........................................8
fail-safe coolant ......................229
idle speed control ...................222
lubrication specifications ......258,
261
refill capacities ........................254
service points ..........................218
starting after a collision .........176
Engine block heater .................114
Engine oil ..................................219
checking and adding ..............219
dipstick ....................................219
filter, specifications ........221, 254
recommendations ...................221
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refill capacities ........................254
specifications ..................258, 261
Exhaust fumes ..........................114
F
Fail safe cooling ........................229
Fluid capacities .........................254
Foglamps .....................................40
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......128
description ..............................132
driving off road .......................134
electronic shift ................128, 132
indicator light .........................129
lever operated shift ................129
manual locking hubs ..............128
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................117
Fuel ............................................230
calculating fuel economy .......235
cap ...........................................232
capacity ...................................254
choosing the right fuel ...........233
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................238
detergent in fuel .....................234
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................230, 232, 235
filter, specifications ........234, 254
fuel pump shut-off switch .....176
improving fuel economy ........235
octane rating ...................233, 261
quality ......................................233
running out of fuel .................234
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................230
Fuses ..................................177–178
G
Garage door opener ....................51Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............232
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................235
Gauges .........................................16
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................144
calculating ...............................145
definition .................................144
driving with a heavy load ......144
location ....................................144
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................144
calculating .......................144–145
definition .................................144
driving with a heavy load ......144
location ....................................144
H
Headlamps ...................................39
aiming ........................................41
autolamp system .......................39
daytime running lights .............40
flash to pass ..............................41
high beam .................................40
replacing bulbs ...................43–44
turning on and off ....................39
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................36–37
Hood ..........................................217
I
Ignition ...............................110, 261
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................102
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................239
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................212
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................41
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......193
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................70
Keys
positions of the ignition .........110
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................39
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................42
cargo lamps ...............................41
daytime running light ...............40
fog lamps ...................................40
headlamps .................................39
headlamps, flash to pass ..........41
instrument panel, dimming .....41
interior lamps ...........................42
replacing bulbs ...................42–48
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................41
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........115
speed control ............................59
Load limits .................................144
GAWR ......................................144
GVWR ......................................144trailer towing ..........................144
Loading instructions .................145
Locks
autolock .....................................70
childproof ..................................66
Lubricant specifications ...258, 261
Lumbar support, seats ...............76
M
Manual transmission .................124
fluid capacities ........................254
lubricant specifications ..........261
reverse .....................................125
Message center ...........................60
english/metric button ...............61
menu button .............................61
Mirrors .........................................51
fold away ...................................56
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Moon roof ....................................52
Motorcraft parts ................234, 254
O
Octane rating ............................233
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................219
Overdrive .....................................50
P
Parking brake ............................116
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....254
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................57
Power adjustable foot pedals .....57
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................178
Power door locks ..................65, 70
Power point .................................53
Power steering ..........................117
fluid, checking and adding ....240
fluid, refill capacity ................254
fluid, specifications .........258, 261
Power Windows ...........................53
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................117
R
Radio ..........................20, 22, 25, 29
Relays ........................................177
Remote entry system .................67
illuminated entry ......................70
locking/unlocking doors ...........65
Reverse sensing system ...........126
Roadside assistance ..................175
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................77–81, 83
Safety defects, reporting ..........208
Safety restraints ....................77–83
belt minder ...............................85
cleaning the safety belts ..........89
extension assembly ..................89
for adults .............................78–81
for children ...............................99
lap belt ......................................84
warning light and chime ..........85
Safety seats for children ..........102
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................77Seats ............................................72
child safety seats ....................102
cleaning ...................................213
Servicing your vehicle ..............216
Snowplowing .................8, 171–173
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........182
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................254, 261
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................173–174
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................258, 261
Speed control ..............................57
Starting your
vehicle ........................110–111, 113
jump starting ..........................193
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................50
T
Tailgate ........................................64
Tires ...................................247–249
changing ..........................182, 185
checking the pressure ............249
replacing ..................................252
rotating ....................................250
snow tires and chains ............253
tire grades ...............................248
treadwear ................................248
Towing .......................................145
trailer towing ..........................145
wrecker ....................................198
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