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How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The engine coolant temperature
symbol will illuminate.
•The
indicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down.
•Steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem
increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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WARNING:The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear
a hissing sound near the fuel filler door (Easy Fuel™ “no cap”
fuel system), do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, which could cause serious personal injury.
Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet
Flex fuel vehicles have a yellow bezel placed over the fuel fill inlet.
Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED FUEL and FUEL ETHANOL (Ed75–Ed85).
The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your
vehicle.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives.
Note:Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not
be covered under warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend the use of
gasolines labeled as “Regular” in
high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
FFV engine
Your vehicle is designed to use Fuel Ethanol (Ed75–Ed85),“Regular”
unleaded gasoline or any mixture of the two fuels.
Use of other fuels such as Fuel Methanol may cause powertrain
damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and your warranty may be
invalidated.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•TheService engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on the “service engine soon” indicator, refer toWarning
lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Refilling with a portable fuel container
With the Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system, use the following directions
when filling from a portable fuel container:
WARNING:Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers
or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ system. This could
damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto
the ground instead of filling the tank, which could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:Do not try to pry open or push open the Easy
Fuel™ system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel
system and its seal and cause injury to you or others.
When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use the
included funnel.
1. Locate the white plastic funnel. It
is attached to the underside of the
spare tire cover or is included with
the tire changing tools.
2. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel™ system.
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•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 (as much as
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.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
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Illumination of theService engine soonindicator, charging system
warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors,
smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control
system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust
to enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust
system inspected and repaired immediately.
WARNING:Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal also lists engine displacement.
Please consult yourWarranty Guide/Customer Information Guidefor
complete emission warranty information.
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists your
authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle. When theService
engine soon
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected
a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause theService engine
soon
indicator to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—the engine may misfire or run
poorly.
3. The fuel fill inlet may not have been properly closed. SeeEasy Fuel™
“no cap” fuel systemin this chapter.
4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel, properly closing the fuel fill inlet or letting the
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2. Unlock the locking clip on the
connector (connector shown from
below for clarity), then squeeze and
pull the connector off of the air
outlet tube.
3. Clean the area around the air
tube to air cover connection to
prevent debris from entering the
system and then loosen the bolt on
the air tube clamp so the clamp is
no longer snug to the air tube. It is
not necessary to completely remove
the clamp.
4. Pull the air tube off from the air
cleaner housing.
5. Release the three clamps that
secure the cover to the air filter
housing. Push the air filter cover
toward the center of the vehicle and
up slightly to release it.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................257
Accessory delay ..........................96
AdvanceTrac ..............................259
Air cleaner filter ...............358, 361
Air suspension ...........................264
description ..............................264
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................184, 188, 190
and child safety seats ............186
description ..............184, 188, 190
disposal ....................................194
driver airbag ............186, 189, 191
indicator light .................188, 193
operation .................186, 189, 191
passenger airbag .....186, 189, 191
side airbag ...............................188
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................338
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................257
Anti-theft system ..............146, 149
arming the system ..................149
disarming a triggered
system .....................................150
Audio system (see Radio) .........20
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................267
fluid, adding ............................358
fluid, checking ........................358
fluid, refill capacities ..............362
fluid, specification ..................362
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....26
Auxiliary power point .................92
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........362refill capacities ........................362
B
Battery .......................................336
acid, treating emergencies .....336
jumping a disabled battery ....305
maintenance-free ....................336
replacement, specifications ...361
servicing ..................................336
Belt-Minder
.............................180
Booster seats .............................208
Brakes ........................................256
anti-lock ...................................257
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................257
fluid, checking and adding ....357
fluid, refill capacities ..............362
fluid, specifications .................362
lubricant specifications ..........362
parking ....................................258
shift interlock ..........................266
Bulbs ............................................82
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....362
Cargo cover ...............................128
Cargo management system ......128
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................295
Child safety seats ......................198
in front seat ............................198
in rear seat ..............................198
LATCH .....................................201
recommendations ...................196
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................208
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specifications ..........................362
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................253
F
Fail safe cooling ........................342
Family entertainment system ....37
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....344
Floor mats .................................123
Fluid capacities .........................362
Fog lamps ....................................77
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......276
control trac .............................276
description ..............................276
driving off road .......................277
indicator light .........................276
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................265
Fuel ............................................344
calculating fuel
economy ..........................111, 351
cap ...........................................347
capacity ...................................362
choosing the right fuel ...........348
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................354
detergent in fuel .....................349
filler funnel .............................349
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................344, 347, 351
filter, specifications ........344, 361
fuel pump shut-off switch .....287
improving fuel economy ........351
octane rating ...................348, 365
quality ......................................349
running out of fuel .........305, 349
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................344Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................344, 348
Fuses ..................................288–289
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............347
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................351
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................286
Headlamps ...................................76
aiming ........................................78
autolamp system .......................76
bulb specifications ....................82
daytime running lights .............77
flash to pass ..............................77
high beam .................................77
turning on and off ....................76
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................106
Hood ..........................................329
I
Ignition ...............................250, 365
Illuminated visor mirror .............89
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................198
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................356
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................325
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ............................................295
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positioning ...............................295
storage .....................................295
Jump-starting your vehicle ......305
K
Keyless entry system ...............144
autolock ...................................133
keypad .....................................144
locking and unlocking doors ..145
programming entry code .......144
Keys ...................................131, 147
positions of the ignition .........250
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................76
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................82
daytime running light ...............77
fog lamps ...................................77
headlamps .................................76
headlamps, flash to pass ..........77
interior lamps .....................80, 83
replacing bulbs .........................86
LATCH anchors .........................201
Liftgate ......................123, 127, 139
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........257
Load limits .................................235
Loading instructions .................241
Locks
autolock ...................................133
childproof ................................137
doors ........................................133
Lubricant specifications ...........362
Lug nuts ....................................304
Luggage rack .............................129Lumbar support, seats .............155
M
Message center .........................110
english/metric button .............116
system check button ..............119
warning messages ...................119
Mirrors ...................................96, 98
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................96
fold away ...................................98
heated ........................................99
programmable memory ..........140
signal .........................................99
Moon roof ..................................105
Motorcraft parts ........327, 344, 361
N
Navigation system .......................68
O
Octane rating ............................348
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................333
P
Park Assist ................................270
Parking brake ............................258
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....361
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................100
Power adjustable foot pedals ...100
Power deployable running
boards ........................................100
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................289, 292
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Power door locks ......................133
Power liftgate ............................123
Power mirrors .............................98
Power point .................................92
Power steering ..................263–264
fluid, checking and adding ....357
fluid, refill capacity ................362
fluid, specifications .................362
Power Windows ...........................94
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................265
R
Radio ............................................20
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................37
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................196
Relays ........................................288
Remote entry system .......137–138
illuminated entry ............142–143
locking/unlocking
doors ................................138–139
opening the trunk ...................139
panic alarm .............................140
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................142
replacing the batteries ...........141
Reverse camera .........................273
Roadside assistance ..................285
Roll stability control .................259
Roof rack ...................................129
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........211Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........171, 173–176, 178
Safety Canopy ...................188, 190
Safety defects, reporting ..........320
Safety restraints ........171, 173–178
Belt-Minder
...........................180
extension assembly ................179
for adults .........................174–176
for children .............................194
safety belt maintenance .........211
warning light and
chime ...............................179–180
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................201
Safety seats for children ..........198
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................366
Satellite Radio Information ........34
Seats ..........................................152
child safety seats ....................198
climate control ........................159
heated ......................................167
memory seat ...................140, 157
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................146
Servicing your vehicle ..............328
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................361, 365
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................362
Speed control ............................101
Stability system .........................259
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......253
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