roof rack Mercury Mountaineer 2004 Owner's Manuals

WASHING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
Ph shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available
from your dealer.
•Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing
or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted
surfaces.
•Never wash a vehicle that is “hot to the touch” or during exposure to
strong, direct sunlight.
•Always use a clean sponge or car wash mitt with plenty of water for
best results.
•Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in order to
eliminate water spotting.
•It is especially important to wash the vehicle regularly during the
winter months, as dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and cause
damage to the vehicle.
•Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings
and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle’s
paintwork and trim over time.
•Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a
car wash.
•Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted
surface; if these substances come in contact with your vehicle,
wash off as soon as possible.
•If your vehicle is equipped with running boards, do not use
rubber, plastic and vinyl protectant products on the running
board surface, as the area may become slippery.
WAXING
Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle every six months will
assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage.
•Wash the vehicle first.
•Do not use waxes that contain abrasives.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.
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Cleaning
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ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC—32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance Guideto
determine the correct service interval.
2Limited-slip differentials must add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction
Modifier XL–7 or equivalent to the rear axle whenever the axle has been
serviced.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine
Cubic inches 245 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system EDIS EDIS
Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.4:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 4850 (191.0)
(2) Overall width 1837 (72.3)
(3) Maximum height* 1820 (71.7)
(3) Maximum height* with
crossbar1829 (72.0)
(4) Wheelbase 2889 (113.7)
(5) Track width, front 1547 (60.9)
(5) Track width, rear 1556.5 (61.3)
* P245/65R17 tire with roof rack
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HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ...............................60
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................57
Hood ..........................................216
I
Ignition ...............................135, 267
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................126
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................243
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................212
cluster ........................................10
J
Jack ....................................186, 189
positioning .......................186, 191
storage .....................186, 188–189
Jump-starting your vehicle ......195
K
Keyless entry system .................85
autolock .....................................87
Keys
positions of the ignition .........135
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................37
daytime running light ...............33
fog lamps ...................................33
high beams ................................34instrument panel, dimming .....34
interior lamps ...........................36
Liftgate ..................................75, 82
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........139
Limited-slip axle .......................151
Load limits .................................161
Loading instructions .................166
Locks
autolock .....................................87
childproof ..................................80
doors ..........................................79
Lubricant specifications ...265, 267
Luggage rack ...............................77
Lumbar support, seats ...............96
M
Manual transmission
lubricant specifications ..........267
Message center ...........................63
english/metric button ...............68
system check button ................67
warning messages .....................69
Mirrors ...................................47, 50
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................50
fold away ...................................50
heated ........................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Moon roof ....................................56
Motorcraft parts ................237, 262
O
Octane rating ............................235
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................220
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P
Parking brake ............................140
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....262
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................51
Power adjustable foot pedals .....51
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................181
Power door locks ........................79
Power point .................................48
Power Point
Cigar lighter ..............................48
Power steering ..........................143
fluid, checking and adding ....243
fluid, refill capacity ................263
fluid, specifications .........265, 267
Power Windows ...........................48
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................144
R
Radio ......................................18, 21
Rear window defroster ...............32
Relays ................................176, 184
Remote entry system .................81
illuminated entry ......................85
opening the trunk .....................82
Reverse sensing system ...........149
Roadside assistance ..................173
Roof rack .....................................77
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........114
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........102, 105–108, 110Safety Canopy ...................120–121
Safety defects, reporting ..........208
Safety restraints ........102, 105–110
belt minder .............................111
extension assembly ................110
for adults .........................106–108
for children .............................123
safety belt maintenance .........114
warning light and
chime ...............................110–111
Safety seats for children ..........126
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................102
Seats ............................................92
child safety seats ....................126
front seats .................................93
heated ........................................96
memory seat .......................82, 95
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................18
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................23
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................262, 267
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................265, 267
Speed control ..............................51
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......137
Starting your vehicle ........135, 137
jump starting ..........................195
Steering wheel
controls ......................................54
tilting .........................................44
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................44
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