wheel FORD FIVE HUNDRED 2007 D258 / 1.G Repair Manual

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality
products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These
quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and appearance of your vehicle. Each product is made from high quality
materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications. For best results, use
the following products or products of equivalent quality:
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42)
Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26)
Motorcraft Car Wash (Canada only) (CXC-21)
Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15)
Motorcraft Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC-8-A)
Motorcraft Custom Vinyl Protectant (U.S. only) (ZC-40-A)
Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38–A)
Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (U.S. only) (ZC-11-A)
Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A)
Motorcraft Dusting Cloth (ZC-24)
Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (U.S. only) (ZC-20)
Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (Canada only) (CXC-66-A)
Motorcraft One Step Wash and Wax Concentrate (ZC-6-A)
Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45)
Motorcraft Premium Car Wash Concentrate (U.S. only) (ZC-17-B)
Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100)
Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A)
Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (ZC-32-A)
Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54)
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (U.S. only) (ZC-14)
Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine (ZC-28)
Motorcraft Triple Clean (U.S. only) (ZC-13)
Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23)
Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93)
Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A)
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle, we providescheduled maintenance
informationwhich makes tracking routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can
provide the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty Guideto
find out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away
from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
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Working with the engine on
1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel near
the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
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•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
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The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second 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. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the service
interval schedules.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer toMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper
fluid type.
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GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local Ford 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 Genuine Ford Accessories found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides
you the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all
accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the
accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer
or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Chrome exhaust tips
Deflectors
Exterior trim kits
Grille inserts
Splash guards
Wheels
Interior style
Consoles
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Lifestyle
Ash cup / smoker’s package
Cargo organization and management
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Peace of mind
Mobile-Easehands free communication system
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
Wheel locks
Not all accessories are available for all models.
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 authorized 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.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to
the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.
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Accessory delay ..........................70
Air cleaner filter .......................271
Air conditioning ....................48, 50
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................131–132, 140, 142
and child safety seats ............133
description ..............132, 140, 142
disposal ....................................145
driver airbag ............134, 141, 143
indicator light .................140, 145
operation .................134, 141, 143
passenger airbag .....134, 141, 143
side airbag ...............................140
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................195
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................250
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................186
Anti-theft system ..............105, 108
arming the system ..................108
disarming a
triggered system .....................109
triggering .................................109
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 21
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ....................268–269
fluid, checking ................268–269
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specification ..................272
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................191–192
B
Battery .......................................248acid, treating emergencies .....248
jumping a disabled battery ....217
maintenance-free ....................248
replacement, specifications ...271
servicing ..................................248
Belt-Minder.............................126
Booster seats .............................146
Brakes ........................................185
anti-lock ...................................186
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................186
fluid, checking and adding ....268
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specifications .................272
lubricant specifications ..........272
parking ....................................187
shift interlock ..........................189
Bulbs ............................................58
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....272
Cargo net .....................................90
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................210
Child safety restraints ..............146
child safety belts ....................146
Child safety seats ......................150
attaching with
tether straps ...........................154
in front seat ............................151
in rear seat ..............................151
Child safety seats -
booster seats .............................146
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............235
instrument panel ....................236
interior .....................................237
plastic parts ............................235
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washing ....................................233
waxing .....................................234
wheels ......................................234
wiper blades ............................236
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 50
Clock ............................................66
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................22
AM/FM/CD .................................17
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................83
Console ........................................67
overhead ....................................66
Controls
power seat ...............................112
steering column ........................75
Coolant
checking and adding ..............250
refill capacities ................255, 272
specifications ..........................272
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................72
Cupholder(s) .............................117
Customer Assistance ................202
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................229
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............230
Getting roadside assistance ...202
Getting the service
you need .................................225
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................231
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................229D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................268–269
engine oil .................................244
Driving under special
conditions ..........................196, 199
sand .........................................197
snow and ice ...........................200
through water .................198, 201
DVD system .................................30
E
Electronic message center .........81
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................217
Emission control system ..........264
Engine ........................................274
cleaning ...................................235
coolant .....................................250
idle speed control ...................248
lubrication specifications .......272
refill capacities ........................272
service points ..........................242
starting after a collision .........204
Engine block heater .................185
Engine oil ..................................244
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................244
checking and adding ..............244
dipstick ....................................244
filter, specifications ........247, 271
recommendations ...................247
refill capacities ........................272
specifications ..........................272
Exhaust fumes ..........................185
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Family entertainment system ....30
Fluid capacities .........................272
Foglamps .....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................195
Fuel ............................................256
calculating fuel
economy ............................82, 261
cap ...........................................258
capacity ...................................272
choosing the right fuel ...........259
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................264
detergent in fuel .....................260
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................256, 258, 261
filter, specifications ........256, 271
fuel pump shut-off switch .....204
improving fuel economy ........261
octane rating ...................260, 274
quality ......................................260
running out of fuel .................260
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................256
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......204
Fuses ..........................................204
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............258
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................261
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................203
Head restraints .........110, 115–116Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................56
autolamp system .......................54
bulb specifications ....................58
daytime running lights .............56
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................55
replacing bulbs ...................59–60
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system .....46, 48, 50
Homelink wireless
control system .............................77
Hood ..........................................241
I
Ignition ...............................182, 274
Illuminated visor mirror .............65
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................150
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................266
Instrument panel ........................66
cleaning ...................................236
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................56
J
Jack ............................................210
positioning ...............................210
storage .....................................210
Jump-starting your vehicle ......217
K
Keyless entry system ...............103
autolock .....................................91
keypad .....................................103
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