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Ford Extended Service Plan
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More Protection for Your Vehicle
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You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by
purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP
is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it
and the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company.
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Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed and
administered by Ford. It provides:
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protection against repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper
Warranty expires;
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other benefits during the warranty period (such as:
reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain maintenance
and wear items).
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You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford Motor
Company dealer. There are several Ford ESP plans available in
various time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be
tailored to fit your own driving needs, including reimbursement
benefits for towing and rental. (In Hawaii, rules vary. See your
dealer for details.)
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When you purchase Ford ESP, you receive peace-of-mind
protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided
by a network of more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor
Company dealers.
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NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United States and
Canada are not eligible for ESP coverage.
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This information is subject to change. Ask your dealer for
complete details about Ford ESP coverage.
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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical
cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed
are optional. The following sections detail what each of these
indicators means.
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Brake System Warning Light
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The warning light for the brakes can show two things Ð that
the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid
level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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This light illuminates when you turn the ignition key to START
to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on
or illuminates after you have released the parking brake fully,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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Brake warning light symbols
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Anti-lock Brake Warning Light
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To check the ABS brake warning light, turn the ignition key to
ON. The ABS brake warning light should glow momentarily.
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NOTE: If the ABS brake warning light does not glow
momentarily, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked immediately. If the light begins to flash in a
repeatable flash sequence, check the anti-lock system
continuous power fuse and brakelamps for proper
operation.
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Anti-lock warning light symbol
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If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or
comes on while driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
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NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake
warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is
disabled but normal brake function remains
operational.
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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The safety belt warning light/chime reminds you to fasten your
safety belt. One of the following will take place:
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If the safety belt is not buckled before the key is turned to
the ON position, the light comes on for one to two minutes
and the chime sounds for 4 to 8 seconds.
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and chime turn off.
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If safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON
position, both the light and the chime will not turn on.
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Safety belt warning light symbol
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the
ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is operating
normally.
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RWARNING
A problem with the air bag system is indicated by one or
more of the following: the readiness light will either
flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of five
beeps will be heard.
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RWARNING
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have
the air bag system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
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Air bag readiness light symbol
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Passenger Air Bag OFF Light (If equipped)
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The passenger air bag OFF light is located in the lower center of
the instrument panel next to the passenger air bag defeat
switch. This yellow indicator light illuminates whenever the
passenger air bag is turned off and the ignition is on. The
passenger air bag should be turned off only when a rear-facing
infant seat is installed in the front passenger seat.
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Door Ajar Warning Light (If equipped)
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If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
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Door ajar warning light symbol
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Check Engine Warning Light
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This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control
System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition
key is in the ON position and the engine is off.
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Check engine warning light symbol
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Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
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The TCIL tells you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
on the gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light
illuminates, the transmission does not shift into
j(Overdrive).
Depressing the TCS on the shifter once more returns the vehicle
to
j(Overdrive). The transmission will be in
j(Overdrive)
when the vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was
selected when the vehicle was last shut off.
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NOTE: If the TCIL does not come on when the TCS is
depressed or if the TCIL flashes when you are driving
a malfunction has been detected. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition
persists, damage could occur to the transmission.
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Transmission control indicator light (if equipped)
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Charging System Light
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This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and
that you need to have the electrical system checked.
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Charging system light symbol
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This light illuminates every time you turn the ignition to the
ON or START position (engine off). The light should go off
when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is running,
have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
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Check Gage Light (If equipped)
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This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and
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fuel level is near empty
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This light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention
and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine
oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge.
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Please seeEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge,Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge,orFuel Gaugein this chapter for more information.
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Check gage light
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Fuel Reset Light (If Equipped)
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Your vehicle may have a fuel reset light. The fuel reset light
will come on when you turn the ignition key to ON and the
fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. Refer toFuel
pump shut-off switchin the Index to find additional information.
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Fuel reset light
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Speed Control Light (If equipped)
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The SPEED CONT light will illuminate in the instrument cluster
when the speed control system is engaged. The light will turn
off when the brake pedal is pressed or if the speed control is
shut off.
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This display does not indicate any problems with the speed
control, but is simply a convenient way of knowing when speed
control is activated.
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Speed control light
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Anti-Theft Light (If equipped)
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The THEFT light flashes on and off when the ignition switch is
OFF and any door is opened. As soon as you lock the doors,
the light illuminates steadily. Within 30 seconds of closing all
the doors, the light flashes intermittently (every 2 seconds). This
indicates that the anti-theft system is armed. Refer toAnti-Theft
Systemin the Index for additional information.
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Anti-theft indicator light
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Four-Wheel Drive Indicator Light (If equipped)
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The 4WD light illuminates when the ignition is ON and the
transfer case is placed in either the 4H (lever-operated system)
or 4WD LOW (electric shift system) positions. Both the 4WD
light and the 4WD LOW light will illuminate when the transfer
case is in the 4L position (lever-operated system) or the 4WD
LOW position (Electric shift system). Refer toFour-Wheel Drive
(4WD) Systemin theDrivingchapter for more information.
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Four-wheel drive indicator light
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Four-Wheel Drive Low Range Indicator Light
(If equipped)
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The 4WD LOW light illuminates when the ignition is ON and
the transfer case is placed in the 4L position (lever-operated
system) or the 4WD LOW position (electric shift system). Refer
toFour-Wheel Drive (4WD) Systemin theDrivingchapter for
more information.
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Four-wheel drive low range indicator light
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