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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 Canada It’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 ........................126
Air cleaner filter ...............388–390
Air conditioning ........................102
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................................185
and child safety seats ............186
description ..............................185
disposal ....................................189
driver airbag ............................187
indicator light .........................189
operation .................................187
passenger airbag .....................187
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................190
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................365
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................269–270
Anti-theft system ..............159, 162
arming the system ..........160, 162
disarming a triggered
system .....................................163
triggering .................................163
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................42, 44, 51
Automatic transmission ............275
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................275
fluid, adding ............................384
fluid, checking ........................384
fluid, refill capacities ..............391
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................58
Auxiliary power point ...............123
Axle
refill capacities ........................391 B
Battery .......................................363
acid, treating emergencies .....363
jumping a disabled battery ....331
maintenance-free ....................363
replacement, specifications ...390
servicing ..................................363
Bed extender ............................145
Belt-Minder
.............................181
Booster seats .............................212
Brakes ........................................269
anti-lock ...........................269–270
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................270
fluid, checking and adding ....383
fluid, refill capacities ..............391
parking ....................................270
shift interlock ..........................274
trailer .......................................256
Bulbs ..........................................113
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....391
Cassette tape player ...................42
Cell phone use ............................10
Child safety seats ......................199
attaching with tether
straps .......................................207
in front seat ............200, 203, 206
in rear seat ......200, 203, 206–207
LATCH .....................................207
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................212
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............347
instrument panel ............349–350
interior .....................................351 Index
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plastic parts ............................348
safety belts ..............................351
washing ....................................345
waxing .....................................346
wheels ......................................346
wiper blades ............................348
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ....98, 102
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................53
AM/FM/CD .................................46
Clutch
fluid ..........................................384
operation while driving ..........278
recommended shift speeds ....278
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................36
Console ......................................122
overhead ..........................121–122
Controls
power seat ...............................167
steering column ......................134
Coolant
checking and adding ..............365
refill capacities ................368, 391
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ......................................131
Customer Assistance ................303
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................353
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................400
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................342
Getting roadside assistance ...303
Getting the service you
need .........................................338
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................343 Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................341
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .......................................108
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................384
engine oil .................................360
Driving under special
conditions ..................277, 293, 297
sand .........................................295
snow and ice ...........................297
through water .................296, 299
DVD system .................................67
E
Electronic message center ...24, 32
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................331
Emergency Flashers .................304
Emission control system ..........379
Engine ........................................395
cleaning ...................................347
coolant .....................................365
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................369
idle speed control ...................363
refill capacities ........................391
service points ..................357–358
starting after a collision .........305
Engine oil ..................................360
checking and adding ..............360
dipstick ....................................360
filter, specifications ........362, 390
recommendations ...................362Index
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refill capacities ........................391
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................267
F
Fail safe cooling ........................369
Family entertainment system ....67
Fluid capacities .........................391
Fog lamps ..................................107
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......284
description ..............................290
driving off road .......................292
electronic shift ................285, 290
indicator light .........................286
lever operated shift ................286
manual locking hubs ..............284
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................273
Fuel ............................................371
calculating fuel
economy ......................26, 34, 376
cap ...........................................373
capacity ...................................391
choosing the right fuel ...........374
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................379
detergent in fuel .....................375
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................371, 373, 376
filter, specifications ........371, 390
fuel pump shut-off switch .....305
improving fuel economy ........376
octane rating ...................375, 395
quality ......................................375
running out of fuel .................375
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................371
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......305
Fuses ..................................306–307 G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............373
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................376
Gauges .........................................20
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................24
H
Hazard flashers .........................304
Head restraints .................164, 170
Headlamps .................................107
aiming ..............................109, 111
autolamp system .....................107
daytime running lights ...........108
flash to pass ............................108
high beam ...............................108
replacing bulbs ...............115–117
turning on and off ..................107
Heating
heater only system ...................98
heating and air conditioning
system ...............................99, 102
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................139
Hood ..........................................356
I
Ignition ...............................264, 395
Illuminated visor mirror ...........121
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) .........................................199
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................381 Index
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................349–350
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................109
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......331
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................149
keypad .....................................157
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................159
programming entry code .......157
Keys ...................................160–161
positions of the ignition .........264
L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................107
daytime running light .............108
fog lamps .................................107
headlamps ...............................107
headlamps, flash to pass ........108
instrument panel, dimming ...109
interior lamps .........................113
replacing bulbs ...............115–119
LATCH anchors .........................207
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........270
Limited-slip axle .......................273
Load limits .................................244
Loading instructions .................251
Locks
autolock ...................................149 childproof ................................152
doors ........................................148
Lug nuts ....................................330
Lumbar support, seats .....168–169
M
Manual transmission .................278
fluid capacities ........................391
reverse .....................................279
Message center .....................24, 32
english/metric button .........27, 36
system check button ................36
warning messages ...............27, 37
Mirrors ...............................126–127
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................126
fold away .................127, 129–130
side view mirrors (power) .....127
signal .......................................130
Moon roof ..................................138
Motorcraft
parts ..............371, 390
N
Navigation system .......................97
O
Octane rating ............................375
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................360
P
Parking brake ............................270
Parts (see Motorcraft

parts) .........................................390
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................131Index
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Power adjustable foot pedals ...131
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................310
Power door locks ......................148
Power mirrors ...........................127
Power point ...............................123
Power steering ..........................272
fluid, checking and adding ....382
fluid, refill capacity ................391
Power Windows .........................124
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................273
R
Radio ................................42, 44, 51
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................67
Rear-view camera system .........282
Relays ........................................306
Remote entry system ...............152
illuminated entry ....................157
locking/unlocking
doors ................................148, 153
replacing the batteries ...........155
Reverse sensing system ...........280
Roadside assistance ..................303
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........................173–178
Safety defects, reporting ..........344
Safety restraints ................173–178
Belt-Minder
...........................181
extension assembly ................184
for adults .........................174–178 for children .............................195
lap belt ....................................179
warning light and
chime ...............................180–181
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................207
Safety seats for children ..........199
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................395
Satellite Radio Information ........64
Seats ..........................................164
child safety seats ....................199
cleaning ...................................352
heated ......................................102
memory seat ...................154, 169
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................157
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................159, 161
Servicing your vehicle ..............355
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................46
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................53
Snowplowing .................7, 300–301
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............189
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................390, 395
Special notice ................................8
ambulance conversions ..............7
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
four-wheel drive vehicles .......302
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Speed control ............................131
Starting your vehicle ........264–266
jump starting ..........................331
Steering wheel
controls ....................................134 Index
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tilting .......................................121
SYNC
..........................................97
T
Tailgate ......................................143
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ..........................98
Tilt steering wheel ....................121
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....237
Tires ...................................219–220
alignment ................................229
care ..........................................225
changing ..........................318, 320
checking the pressure ............224
inflating ...................................221
label .........................................236
replacing ..................................227
rotating ....................................229
safety practices .......................228
sidewall information ...............231
snow tires and chains ............243
spare tire .................................316
terminology .............................220
tire grades ...............................220
treadwear ........................219, 226
Towing .......................................251
recreational towing .................262
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............256
trailer towing ..........................251
wrecker ....................................336
Traction control ........................271
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................256 Transfer case
fluid checking .........................388
Transmission
automatic operation ...............275
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....274
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................384
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................387
fluid, refill capacities ..............391
manual operation ....................278
Turn signal ................................112
U
Upfitter controls .......................137
USB port ......................................60
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................396
Vehicle loading ..........................244
Ventilating your vehicle ...........267
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......14
Washer fluid ..............................359
Water, Driving through .............299
Windows
power .......................................124
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................120
checking and adding fluid .....359
replacing wiper blades ...........359
Wrecker towing .........................336Index
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