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 Table of Contents
Introductory Information ............................... 1
Safety Restraints ............................................ 11
Starting Your Econoline ............................... 55
Warning Lights and Gauges ....................... 67
Instrument Panel Controls .......................... 81
Steering Column Controls .......................... 99
Features .......................................................... 113
Electronic Sound Systems ......................... 149
Driving Your Econoline ............................. 195
Roadside Emergencies ................................ 243
Customer Assistance ................................... 259
Reporting Safety Defects........................ 266
Accessories .................................................... 271
Servicing Your Econoline .......................... 279
Quick Index .................................................. 369
Index ............................................................... 377

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 Introductory Information

Ford’s Commitment to You

At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the
continuous commitment to achieve the best
result possible. It is dedication to learning what
you want, determination to develop the right
concept, and execution of that concept with care,
precision, and attention to detail. In short,
excellence means being the standard by which
others are judged.
Our Guiding Principles
❑ Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the
quality of our products and services must be
our number one priority.

❑ You are the focus of everything we do. Our

work must be done with you in mind,
providing better products and services than
our competition.

❑ Continuous improvement is essential to our

success. We must strive for excellence in
everything we do: in our products — in their
safety and value — and in our services, our
human relations, our competitiveness, and
our profitability.

❑ Employee involvement is our way of life.

We are a team. We must treat one another
with trust and respect.

❑ Dealers and suppliers are our partners. We

must maintain mutually beneficial
relationships with dealers, suppliers, and our
other business associates.
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 ❑ Integrity is never compromised. Our conduct
worldwide must be pursued in a manner that
is socially responsible and commands respect
for its integrity and for its positive
contributions to society.

Things to Know About Using

This Guide
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
vehicle. This guide has information about the
equipment and the options for your new vehicle.
You may not have bought all of the options
available to you. If you do not know which
information applies to your vehicle, talk to your
dealer.
This guide describes equipment and gives
specifications for equipment that was in effect
when this guide was approved for printing. Ford
may discontinue models or change specifications
or design without any notice and without
incurring obligation.
NOTES and WARNINGS
NOTES give you additional information about
the subject matter you are referencing.
WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful
in those areas where carelessness can cause
damage to your vehicle or personal injury to
yourself, your passengers or other people. Please
read all WARNINGS carefully.

RWARNING

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 Finding Information in This Guide
After you have read this guide once, you will
probably return to it when you have a specific
question or need additional information. To help
you find specific information quickly, you can
use the table of contents or the index.
The Quick Index at the end of the book
provides a page number following each item
which indicates where detailed information can
be found.
This guide has a table of contents at the
beginning of the book to show chapter titles.
To use the Index, turn to the back of the book
and search in the alphabetical listing for the
word that best describes the information you
need. If the word you chose is not listed, think
of other related words and look them up. We
have designed the Index so that you can find
information under a technical term.
Canadian Owners — French Version
French Owner Guides can be obtained from your
dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box
1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.

Your Maintenance Schedule and

Record Booklet
The Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet lists
the services that are most important for keeping
your vehicle in good condition. A record log is
also provided to help you keep track of all
services performed.

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 About the Warranties
Your vehicle is covered by three types of
warranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty, Extended
Warranties on certain parts, and Emissions
Warranties.
Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefully
to find out about your vehicle’s warranties and
your basic rights and responsibilities.
If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you
can get a new one free of charge. Contact any
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the
addresses and phone numbers on the first page
of this owner guide.
Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan
If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can
buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for your
vehicle. This optional contract provides service
protection for a longer period of time than the
basic warranty that comes with your vehicle.
You do not have to buy this option when you
buy your vehicle. However, your option to
purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs
out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. See your
dealer for more details about the Ford Extended
Service Plan.
If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not
take advantage of the Ford Extended Service
Plan at the time of purchase, you may still be
eligible. See your dealer for the details.

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 Special Notices
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF
LIGHT TRUCK AMBULANCE
CONVERSIONS
If your light truck is equipped with the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package, it can be
utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance
manufacturers to follow the recommendations of
the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford
Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book, and the
QVM Guidelines as well as pertinent
supplements. For further information, please call
the Light Truck Body Builders Advisory Service
on 1-800-635-5560.
Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance,
without the Ford Ambulance Preparation
Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited
Warranty and may void the Emissions
Warranties. In addition, ambulance usage
without the preparation package could cause
high underbody temperatures, overpressurized
fuel, and a risk of spraying fuel which could
lead to fires. If your light truck is equipped with
the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package it will
say so on its information decal. The decal is
located on the driver’s side door pillar or on the
rear edge of the driver’s door. You can
determine whether the ambulance manufacturer
followed Ford’s recommendations by directly
contacting that manufacturer. NOTE: Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package is only
available on certain 7.3L Diesel Econoline and
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 NOTICE TO OWNERS OF
DIESEL-POWERED VEHICLES
Read the 7.3L Diesel Engine Owner’s Guide
Supplement for information regarding correct
operation and maintenance of your
diesel-powered light truck.
Your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the
same as the warranty number that appears on
your owner card. You should include this
number any time you write to Ford Motor
Company about your vehicle.
The Vehicle Identification Number is attached to
your vehicle in the following places:
Complete Ford Built Vehicles
❑ on the metal tag attached to the top of the
instrument panel on the driver’s side — you
can see the tag by looking through the
windshield from outside your vehicle.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number)

❑ on the Safety Compliance Certification Label

— this label is attached to the left front door
lock facing or the door latch post pillar. It is
required by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and is made of special
material. If someone tampers with it, it will
be destroyed and/or a destruction pattern
will appear.
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 The label contains the name of the manufacturer,
the month and year of manufacture, the
certification statement and the Vehicle
Identification Number. The label also contains
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle
Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and
information codes for additional vehicle data.
For further information about the Safety
Compliance Certification Label and the
information contained on it, refer to the Index.
Incomplete Vehicles
On completed derivations of incomplete vehicles,
the Safety Compliance Certification Label is
affixed at a location determined by a subsequent
stage manufacturer of the completed vehicle. In
these cases the completed vehicle is
manufactured in two (or more) stages by two (or
more) separate manufacturers, with the
manufacture of the completed vehicle occurring
at a later date than the manufacture of the
incomplete vehicle. Consequently, the model
year of the completed vehicle may be later than
the model year of its chassis.
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation
Regulations such as those issued by the Federal
Highway Administration or issued pursuant to
the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),
and/or state and local laws and regulations may
require additional equipment for the way you
intend to use the vehicle. It is the responsibility
of the registered owner to determine the
applicability of such laws and regulations to
your intended use for the vehicle, and to
arrange for the installation of required
equipment. Your Ford dealer has information
about the availability of many items of
equipment which may be ordered for your
vehicle.
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 Breaking Your Vehicle In
Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or
break-in period during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in
period, you need to pay careful attention to how
you drive your vehicle.

❑ Avoid sudden stops. Because your vehicle

has new brake linings, you should take these
steps:
— Watch traffic carefully so that you can
anticipate when to stop.
— Begin braking well in advance.
— Apply the brakes gradually.
The break-in period for new brake linings
lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or
1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.

❑ Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper

torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km of
new vehicle operation. Proper torque
specifications are provided in this guide. Also
retighten to proper torque specification at 500
miles/800 km after any wheel change or any
other time the wheel lug nuts have been
loosened.

❑ Use only the type of engine oil that Ford

recommends. See Engine oil recommendations
in the Index. Do not use special “break-in”
oils.

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 Cleaning the Outside of Your
Vehicle
Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle
Wash the outside of your vehicle, including the
underside, with a mild detergent.
DO NOT:

❑ Wash your vehicle with hot water

❑ Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct
sunlight

❑ Wash your vehicle while the body is hot

Pollen, bird droppings and tree sap can damage
the paint, especially in hot weather. Wash your
vehicle as often as necessary to keep it clean.
Take similar precautions if your vehicle is
exposed to chemical industrial fallout.
Paint damage resulting from fallout is not
related to a defect in paint materials or
workmanship and therefore is not covered by
warranty. Ford, however, believes that continual
improvement in customer satisfaction is a high
priority. For this reason, Ford has authorized its
dealers to repair, at no charge to the owner, the
surfaces of new vehicles damaged by
environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000
miles (20,000 km) of purchase, whichever comes
first. Customers may be required to bring their
vehicle in for inspection by a Ford
representative.
Polish your vehicle to remove harmful deposits
and protect the finish.

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 Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with the
same detergent you use to wash the vehicle
body, such as Ford Premium Car Wash
Concentrate. You can use Ford Extra Strength
Tar and Road Oil Remover or equivalent to
clean grease, oil, and tar from chrome-plated
parts, including wheelcovers, aluminum wheels,
bumpers, or anodized aluminum parts.
Cleaning Plastic Parts
Some of your vehicle’s exterior trim parts are
plastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if
necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning.
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents
or petroleum-based cleaners.
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove
oversprayed rustproofing with a tar and road oil
remover. If rustproofing is not removed from
plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.

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 Safety Restraints

Important Safety Belt Information

The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and
your passengers in case of a collision. In most
states and in Canada the law requires their use.
Safety belts provide best restraint when:

❑ the seatback is upright

❑ the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
❑ the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
❑ the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
❑ the knees are straight forward
To help you remember to fasten your safety belt,
a warning light may come on and a chime may
sound. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in
the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter.
See the following sections in this chapter for
directions on how to properly use these safety
belts. Also see Safety Restraints for Children in this
chapter for special instructions about using
safety belts for children.

RWARNING
Make sure that you and your passengers
wear safety belts. Always drive and ride
with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.

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 RWARNING
Passengers should not be allowed to ride
in the cargo area. Persons not riding in a
seat with a fastened seat belt are much
more likely to suffer serious injury in a
collision. Cargo should always be secured
to prevent it from shifting and causing
damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.

RWARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on his
or her lap while the vehicle is moving.
The passenger cannot protect the child
from injury in a collision.

RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.

RWARNING
Never wear the shoulder belt under the
arm. Never swing it around the neck over
the inside shoulder. Never use a single
belt for more than one person or across
more than one seating position. Each
seating position in your vehicle has a
specific safety belt assembly which is
made up of one buckle and one tongue
that are designed to be used as a pair.
Failure to follow these precautions could
increase the risk and/or severity of injury
in a collision.

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 RWARNING
Lock the doors of your vehicle before
driving to lessen the risk of the door
coming open in a collision.

Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking

mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of
the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for
front seat passenger and rear seat outboard
passengers.
Dual Locking Mode Retractors
Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking Mode
In this operating mode, the shoulder belt
retractor will allow the occupant freedom of
movement, locking tight only on hard braking,
hard cornering or impacts of approximately
5 mph (8 km/h) or more.
The front seat belt retractor can also be made to
lock by pulling/jerking on the belt.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this operating mode, the shoulder belt
retractor will be automatically locked and remain
locked when the combination lap/shoulder
safety belt is buckled, and does not allow the
occupant freedom of movement. This mode
provides the following:

❑ A tight lap/shoulder belt fit on occupant

❑ Child seat/infant carrier installation restraint
This mode must be used when installing a child
seat on the front passenger seat and rear
outboard seats where dual locking retractors are
provided.

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 To switch the retractor from the “emergency
locking mode” to the “automatic locking mode,”
perform the following steps:
1. Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until all of the belt is
extracted, and when allowed to retract, a
clicking sound will be heard. At this time,
the belt retractor is in the “automatic locking
mode” (child restraint mode).
3. A clicking sound will continue to be heard
as the belt is allowed to retract. This
indicates that the retractor is in the
“automatic locking mode.”
NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder
belt is unbuckled and allowed to
retract completely, the retractor will
switch back to the vehicle sensitive
(emergency) locking mode. See the
detailed instructions under Safety Seats
for Children in this chapter.

Combination Lap and Shoulder

Belts
While your vehicle is in motion, the combination
lap and shoulder belt adjusts to your movement.
However, if you brake hard, corner hard or if
your truck receives an impact of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination lap/shoulder
belt locks and helps reduce your forward
movement. The front seat belt systems can also
be made to lock by jerking on the shoulder belt.
NOTE: The rear belts cannot be made to lock
up by jerking on shoulder belt.

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 After you get into your vehicle, close the door
and lock it. Then adjust the seat to the position
that suits you best.
To fasten the belt
Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from the
retractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt
crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure the belt
is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist. Insert
the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you
hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the
tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by
pulling on tongue.

RWARNING
Use the shoulder belt on the outside
shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder
belt under the arm. Never swing it around
the neck over the inside shoulder. Never
use a single belt for more than one
person. Failure to follow these precautions
could increase the risk and/or severity of
injury in a collision.

To tighten the lap portion of the belt, pull up on

the shoulder belt until it fits you snugly. The
belt should rest as low on your hips as possible.
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 RWARNING
Front and rear seat occupants, including
pregnant women, should wear safety belts
for optimum protection in an accident.

Due to folding rear seats, sometimes the buckles

and tongues toward the center of the vehicle
may be hidden by the rear edge of the seat
cushion. Pull them out so they will be accessible.
While you are fastened in the seat belt, the
combination lap and shoulder belt adjusts to
your movement. However, if you brake hard,
turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact
of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap and
shoulder belt will become locked and help
reduce your forward movement.
All Three Passenger Bench/Bed Seat or
Captain’s Chair
In addition to anchorages in the floor and roof
structures, some rear safety belts have a
detachable anchor mounted to the outboard side
of the rear seats. This should remain attached,
except when removing the rear seats.
The second row passenger side outboard seating
position uses a hook above the sliding/cargo
door to stow the shoulder safety belt when
entering or exiting the vehicle or when it is not
being used.
NOTE: When the belt is stowed using the
hook, DO NOT use the hanging belt as
an assist when entering the vehicle.

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 Proper stowage of shoulder safety belt

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 Location of the stowage hook caution label on safety belt

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 Location of the detachable anchor warning label on safety
belt

In order to remove the rear seat, the safety belt

must be disengaged from the seat. To disengage
the safety belt from the seat, insert a key or
small screwdriver into the slot provided on the
detachable anchor. Then lift upward. See
previous illustration.

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 Whenever a rear seat has been removed, the
tongue end of the detachable anchor must be
correctly stowed. See the following illustrations.

Rear seat shoulder safety belt — stowage (with seat

removed)

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 Rear seat shoulder safety belt — stowage (with seat
removed)

RWARNING
When reinstalling a rear seat in your
vehicle it must be placed in its original
position. Improper installation of the seat
will prevent correct use of the safety belts
and could increase the risk of injury.
Refer to the warning label on the seat
belt.

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 After installing the rear seat, make sure the
safety belt is not twisted before you insert it into
the detachable anchor. A twisted safety belt may
cause the retractor to not work properly. Then
insert the detachable anchor tongue into the
detachable anchor until you hear a “snap” and
feel the latch engage.
Adjustable Lap Belts Without Retractors
On the center seat of the three-passenger bench
seat, and both inboard seats of the
four-passenger bench seat, you will find a lap
belt without a retractor, but does have a locking
adjustable tongue. Shorten and fasten these belts
when you are not using them. To make each
belt longer, tip the tongue at a right angle to the
belt and pull the belt over your lap until the
tongue reaches the buckle.

Fastening occupant safety lap belts

To fasten the belt, pull the belt across your hips

and insert the tongue into the correct buckle on
your seat until you hear a snap and feel it latch.
Make sure the buckle is securely fastened by
pulling tongue.

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 Adjust the belt so that it fits snugly and as low
as possible around the hips:

❑ If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it

and repeat the procedure above.

❑ If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the

loose end of the webbing.
Safety Belt Bed/Seat Pocket

Location of the safety belt bed/seat pockets

To unfasten the belt:

1. Push the release button on the buckle. This
allows the tongue to unlatch from the
buckle.

Unfastening the outboard lap/shoulder belts

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 2. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to
its stowed position. If you do not guide the
tongue, it may strike you or part of the
vehicle.
How to Untwist or Unjam a Safety Belt
Retractor
If you should jam the lap belt retractor by
allowing the belt to retract when it is twisted,
you can free the webbing with this procedure:
1. Pull on the belt with both hands to tighten it
on the retractor spool.
2. Feed the belt back into the retractor until it
is completely retracted. Repeat previous step
if necessary.
3. Pull the belt out of the retractor as far as it
will go and untwist the belt or remove the
object that is jamming the belt. Let the belt
retract.
4. Then, pull the belt out and let it retract
several times to make sure that the belt
works properly.

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 Procedure to Correct a Twisted Safety
Shoulder Belt at the “D” Ring (if so
equipped) Front and/or Rear Outboard
Seating Positions.
NOTE: The restraint system shown in the
following figures may be different than
the restraint system in your vehicle.
However, use these figures and this
procedure to correct a twisted safety
shoulder belt at any outboard seating
position that has a “D” ring.

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 1. Grasp the belt webbing at the “D” ring. See
Figure 2.

2. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself

as required to remove the twist.
3. Feed the folded portion of the belt through
the “D” ring.

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 4. When completed, the safety belt should look
like Figure 3.

Safety Belt Extension Assembly

For some people, the safety belt may be too
short even when it is fully extended. You can
add about eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length
with a safety belt extension assembly (part
number 611C22). Safety belt extensions are
available at no cost from your dealer.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same
supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer
identification is located at the end of the
webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt
extension only if the safety belt is too short for
you when fully extended. Do not use extension
to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the
torso.

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 RWARNING
Failure to follow these instructions will
affect the performance of the safety belts
and increase the risk of personal injury.

Safety Belt Maintenance

Check your safety belt system periodically to
make sure that it works properly and isn’t
damaged. If the webbing shows any wear, nicks
or cuts, have it examined by a qualified
technician to determine if replacement is
necessary. Always have your safety belt system
checked after a collision by a qualified
technician.
All safety belt assemblies, including retractors,
buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies
(slide bar) (if so equipped), child safety seat
tether bracket assemblies (if so equipped), and
attaching hardware, should be inspected after
any collision. Ford recommends that all safety
belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a
collision be replaced. However, if the collision
was minor and a qualified technician finds that
the belts do not show damage and continue to
operate properly, they do not need to be
replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use
during a collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper operation
is noted.
Cleaning the Safety Belts
Clean the safety belts with any mild soap
solution that is recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the
belt webbing because this may weaken it.

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 Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
Driver air bag for E-150, E-250 and E-350,
except cutaway and strip chassis
If the letters “SRS” appear in the center of the
steering wheel, your vehicle is equipped with a
driver side air bag supplemental restraint
system, located in the steering wheel.
The driver air bag is a Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS), provided in addition to the driver
lap/shoulder belt, and is designed to
supplement the protection provided to a
properly belted driver in moderate to severe
frontal collisions. The supplemental air bag
system does not provide restraint to the lower
body.
The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts

RWARNING
Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle
occupants to be properly restrained and
help reduce the risk of injury in a
collision.

RWARNING
All occupants of the vehicle, including the
driver, should always wear their safety
belts, even when an air bag Supplemental
Restraint System is provided.

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 There are four very important reasons to use
safety belts even with an air bag system. Use
your safety belts to:

❑ help keep you in the proper seating position

(away from the air bag) when it inflates

❑ reduce the risk of harm in rollover, side or

rear impact collisions, because an air bag is
not designed to inflate in such situations

❑ reduce the risk of harm in frontal collisions

that are not severe enough to activate the
supplemental air bag

❑ reduce the risk of being thrown from your

vehicle
The Importance of Being Properly Seated
In a collision, the air bag must inflate extremely
fast to help provide additional protection for
you. In order to do this, the air bag must inflate
with considerable force. If you are not seated in
a normal riding position with your back against
the seatback, the air bag may not protect you
properly and could possibly hurt you as it
inflates.

RWARNING
Do not place objects or mount equipment
on or near the air bag cover on the
steering wheel or in front seat areas that
may come in contact with a deploying air
bag. Failure to follow this instruction may
increase the risk of personal injury in the
event of a collision.

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 How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System Operates
The air bag supplemental restraint system has
two main parts. One part is the air bag system
with the driver air bag and inflator located in
the center of the steering wheel. The second part
is the electrical system, which has impact
sensors, and a diagnostic module, and backup
power supply. The diagnostic module monitors
its own internal circuits and the supplemental air
bag electrical system readiness, including the
impact sensors, the system wiring, the air bag
system readiness light, air bag power, and the
air bag ignitor.

The location of the air bag and warning label

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 The air bag system uses a readiness light on the
instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the
condition of the system. When you turn the
ignition to the ON position, this light will
illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and
then turn off. This indicates that the system is
operating normally. NOTE: Maintenance of the
air bag system is not required.
A problem with the 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.

RWARNING
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the air bag system
serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer immediately.

Tone generator
The air bag readiness light indicates the air bag
system condition. However, a series of five sets
of five beeps will be heard only if the readiness
light does not work and there is a problem with
the air bag system. This also means that the Air
Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is in
need of service. The tone pattern will repeat
(five sets of five beeps) periodically until the
problem and light are repaired. Unless serviced,
the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System may
not function properly in the event of a collision.

RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

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 The air bag system is designed to stay out of
sight until it is activated. The air bag system is
designed to deploy in frontal and front-angled
collisions more severe than hitting a parked
vehicle of similar size and weight head-on at
about 28 mph (45 km/h). Because the system
senses the crash severity rather than vehicle
speed, some frontal collisions at speeds above
28 mph (45 km/h) will not inflate the air bag.
The system activates when the sensors detect a
forward deceleration equal to or greater than the
deceleration experienced if you would drive
your vehicle into a solid wall at 14 mph. In
some side impacts, the forward deceleration of
your vehicle can be great enough to deploy your
air bag.
The following four steps show how the air bag
system works:
1. Sensors in the vehicle will detect the degree
of severity of a frontal impact. When the
sensor system is activated, electric current
flows to the inflator and the system ignites
the gas generant.
2. The propellant then rapidly burns in the
metal container. The rapid burning produces
nitrogen gas and small amounts of dust. The
nitrogen gas and dust are cooled and filtered
during inflation of the air bag.
3. The inflating supplemental air bag splits
open the trim cover. The supplemental air
bag then rapidly unfolds and inflates in front
of the driver.
NOTE: STEPS 1-3 TAKE PLACE IN A
FRACTION OF A SECOND.
4. After inflation, the gas empties through holes
in the air bag. The air bag deflates at once.

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 The surface of the air bags and the vehicle
interior may be dusted with a powdery residue.
The powder is cornstarch or talcum powder,
which is used to lubricate the air bag as it
inflates, and sodium compounds such as sodium
carbonates (e.g., baking soda), and possibly a
very small amount of sodium hydroxide that
may be irritating to the skin and eyes, but is not
toxic.
Right after air bag inflation, you may notice
smoke (from the powder and dust) and smell
the burnt propellant. This is normal.

RWARNING
Air bag system components get hot after
inflation. Do not touch them after
inflation.

Air bags may not inflate in certain frontal

collisions, even though the vehicle may be badly
damaged. The fact that your air bag did not
inflate in such a collision does not mean that
something is wrong with the air bag system.
Rather, it means the crash forces were not severe
enough to need an air bag to prevent serious
injury.

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 Inflated driver side air bag

RWARNING
If the air bag is inflated, THE AIR BAG
WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND
MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If
the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired
area will increase the risk of injury in a
collision.

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 Disposal of supplemental air bag equipped
vehicles
For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped
vehicles, see your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer, or refer to the procedures in the 1995
Ford Service Manual. Information on how to
order a service manual is available at an
authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. You
can also order a service manual using the order
form in the Accessories chapter of your Owner
Guide.
Service and information labels
Service and information labels are attached to
the sun visors, the headliner above the sun
visors (Canadian vehicles), and the radiator
support in the engine compartment.

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 Label on radiator support in the engine compartment

Safety Restraints for Children

In the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law
to use safety restraints for children. If small
children ride in your vehicle — this generally
includes children who are four years old or
younger and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or
less — you must put them in safety seats that
are made specially for children. Safety belts
alone do not provide maximum protection for
these children. Check your local and state laws
for specific requirements.

RWARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on his
or her lap while the vehicle is moving.
The passenger cannot protect the child
from injury in a collision.

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 RWARNING
Passengers should not be allowed to ride
in the cargo area. Persons not riding in a
seat with a fastened seat belt are much
more likely to suffer serious injury in a
collision. Cargo should always be secured
to prevent it from shifting and causing
damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.

RWARNING
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s
instructions included with the safety seat
you put in your vehicle. If you do not
install and use the safety seat properly,
the child may be injured in a sudden stop
or collision.

When possible, put children in the rear seat of

your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seating positions than in the front
seating positions.

RWARNING
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a
vehicle that has been closed up in sunny
weather; they could burn a small child.
Check seat covers and buckles before you
place a child anywhere near them.

RWARNING
Never leave a child unattended in your
vehicle.

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 Safety Belts for Children
Children who are too large for child safety seats
should always wear safety belts. (See instructions
with your child seat, or contact its manufacturer,
to determine maximum size of child that will
safely fit in the seat.)

RWARNING
If safety belts are not properly worn and
adjusted as described, the risk of serious
injury to the child in a collision will be
much greater.

If the shoulder belt portion of one of the lap and

shoulder belts can be positioned so that it does
not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or
neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder
belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the
vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt
fit.

RWARNING
If the shoulder belt cannot be properly
positioned, move the child to one of the
seats with a lap belt only (preferably in a
rear seat) and use the lap belt.

Lap belts and the lap belt portion of lap and

shoulder belts should always be worn snugly
and below the hips, touching the child’s thighs.

RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.

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 Safety Seats for Children
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the
size and weight of the child. Always follow the
safety seat manufacturer’s instructions when
installing and using the safety seat.
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat
having a top tether strap. Install the child safety
seat in a seating position which is capable of
providing a tether anchorage. For more
information on top tether straps see Attaching
Safety Seats With Tether Straps in this chapter.
When installing a child safety seat, be sure to
use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating
position making sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle and for a shoulder/lap
belt combination with a sliding tongue make
sure the retractor is in the “automatic locking
mode.”
Most child safety seats can be used in this
vehicle only in vehicle seating positions with
lap-shoulder belts. The Ford Tot-Guard should
NOT be used in this vehicle. Any booster-type
seat that places the vehicle’s lap belt or shoulder
belt around a shield above and ahead of the
child’s hips should not be used in this vehiicle.
This type of safety seat could cause injury by
tipping over the front edge of the vehicle seat
during a collision.

RWARNING
The following instructions MUST BE
FOLLOWED to reduce risk of injury from
a safety seat tipping too far forward in a
severe crash.

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 A safety seat can appear to be securely fastened
by the safety belts, but the high forces during a
severe crash could tip it forward if held only by
a lap belt.
Infants (under one year)
Restrain infants in a rear-facing infant safety seat
or convertible safety seat in the rear-facing
position. These safety seats can be placed in any
passenger seating position in this vehicle other
than the last row of a 12 or 15 passenger club
wagon, and restrained by either a lap or
lap-shoulder belt according to the instructions on
the safety seat. In vehicle seats equipped with
lap-shoulder belts make sure the retractor is in
the automatic locking mode.“
Toddlers (one to four years)
Install forward-facing convertible safety seats
only in vehicle seating positions equipped with
lap-shoulder belts. Forward facing convertible
safety seats can be used in the center of the
three-passenger second row bench seat only if a
top tether strap is used. Ford recommends
placing forward-facing safety seats in the second
row and using safety seats with top tether straps
for added protection. For more information on
top tether straps see Attaching safety seats with
tether straps later in this section.

RWARNING
DO NOT use a forward-facing safety seat
or an infant seat in the last row of a 12-
or 15-passenger Club Wagon.

All child restraint systems are designed to be

secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the
lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.

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 RWARNING
If you do not properly secure the safety
seat, the child occupying the seat may be
injured during a collision or sudden stop.
An unsecured safety seat could also injure
other passengers.

RWARNING
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s
instructions included with the safety seat
you put in your vehicle. If you do not
install and use the safety seat properly,
the child may be injured in a sudden stop
or collision.

RWARNING
Seatbacks should be upright for use with
child safety seats.

RWARNING
Always keep the buckle release button
pointing upward and away from the child
seat, with the tongue between the child
seat and the release button as shown in
the following illustration.

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 Installing Child Safety Seats
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking
mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of
the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for the
front seat passenger and rear seat outboard
passengers.
If you choose to install a forward-facing child
safety seat or infant carrier in the front seating
positions, move vehicle seat as far back as
possible.
For seating positions equipped with a
dual-locking mode retractor, use the following
procedure:
1. Position the child seat in the center of the
passenger seat.
2. Pull down on shoulder belt, then grasp
shoulder belt and lap belt together. Figure 1.
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 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue through
the child seat according to the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions. See Figure 2. Be
sure that the belt webbing is not twisted.

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 Routing the lap/shoulder belt

4. Insert the belt tongue into the buckle for that

seating position until you hear and feel the
latch engage. Figure 3. Make sure tongue is
latched securely to buckle by pulling on
tongue.

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 Buckling the belt

5. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and

pull downward until all of the belt is
extracted and a click is heard. At this time,
the retractor is in the automatic locking
mode (child seat restraint mode). Figure 4.
NOTE: The dual-locking mode retractor must
be in the automatic locking mode to
properly restrain a child.

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 Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode

6. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the

shoulder webbing. A clicking sound will be
heard as the belt retracts. This indicates the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
Push down on the child seat while you pull
up on the belt to remove any slack in the
belt. Figures 5 and 6.

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 7. Before placing the child in the child seat,
forcibly tilt the seat from side to side, and
tug it forward to make sure that the seat is
securely held in place, Figure 7.

Checking that the seat is secure

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 8. Double check that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode. Try to pull more
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the
belt is in the automatic locking mode,
Figure 8.

Checking the retractor

9. Check to make sure that the child seat is

properly secured prior to each use. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat steps 4
through 7.
To remove the retractor from automatic lock
mode, allow webbing to retract fully to its
stowed position and the retractor will
automatically switch back to the vehicle sensitive
locking mode for normal adult usage.

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 Installing a Child Safety Seat at the Rear
Center Seating Position with Locking
Adjustable Lap Belt
1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt,
hold the tongue so that its bottom is
perpendicular to the direction of webbing
while sliding the tongue up the webbing.
2. Place the child safety seat in the center
seating position.
3. Route the tongue and webbing through the
child seat according to the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle
for the center seating position until you hear
a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the
tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by
pulling on tongue.
5. Push down on the child seat while pulling
on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to
tighten the belt.
6. Before placing the child into child seat,
forcibly tilt the child seat from side-to-side
and in forward directions to ensure that the
seat is held securely in place. If the child
seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5
through 6, or properly install the child seat
in a different seating position.

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 Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps
General Instructions
Some manufacturers make safety seats that
include an upper tether strap that goes over the
seatback and attaches to an anchoring point.
Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an
accessory. Contact the manufacturer of your
child safety seat for information about ordering
a tether strap.
You can install a tether strap anchor bracket to
the back of the seat by using a tether anchor kit
(613D74), available at no charge from any Ford
dealer.
Read and follow the instructions provided with
the kit carefully for installation of the child
tether strap anchor.
Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions
to attach the tether strap to the tether bracket.
Ford recommends placement of tethered safety
seats in a rear seating position with the tether
strap attached to the tether anchoring point as
shown in the following illustration. The front,
right hand seating position may be used if it is
the only seating position available.

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 Tether strap anchorage locations

RWARNING
Only use the tether attachment hole
locations shown in the illustrations. The
tether anchor may not perform properly if
the wrong mounting location is used.

RWARNING
Failure to follow these precautions could
increase the chance of injury in an
accident.

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 Starting Your Econoline

Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition

The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.

ON allows you to test your vehicle’s warning

lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift.
LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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 If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle’s
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the
driver’s door while the key is in the ignition.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition.
Removing the Key From the Ignition
Procedures for removing your key from the
ignition are as follows:
Your vehicle’s gearshift lever is mounted on
the column:
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
2. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake. (This will
avoid “binding” or “loading” the park gear
if you park on a grade.)
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key.

RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).

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 RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets alone in your vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle. Further, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe and possibly fatal injuries to
people as well as animals.

Fuel-Injected Engines
NOTE: For owners of diesel-powered vehicles,
refer to the Diesel Engine Owners Guide
Supplement for information on starting
your vehicle.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most
important thing to remember is to avoid
pressing down on the accelerator before or
during starting. Only use the accelerator when
you have problems getting your vehicle started.
See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for
details about when to use the accelerator while
you start your vehicle.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically
controlled by a computer, some control
conditions are maintained by power from the
battery. If you ever disconnect the battery, install
a new battery, or experience a dead battery you
must allow the computer to “relearn” its idle
conditions before your vehicle will drive
properly. To let the engine do this, put the
gearshift in P (Park), turn off all the accessories,
and start the vehicle. Let the engine idle for at
least one minute.

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 If you do not let the engine relearn its idle, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the idle is relearned. Your vehicle
will eventually relearn its idle while you drive
it, but it takes much longer than if you use the
previous procedure.
Starting your vehicle
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed
garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in
a stopped vehicle for more than a short
period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. See Guarding
Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for
more instructions.
Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
1. Make sure you and all your passengers
buckle your safety belts. See Safety Restraints
in the Index for more details.
2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
3. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park)
and the parking brake is set before you turn
the key.
Testing the Warning Lights
Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to the Warning
Lights and Gauges chapter.
If your Brake Warning Light does light up with
the key in the ON position, you may not have
fully released the parking brake or the brake
fluid may be low.
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 Starting Your Engine
To start your engine:
1. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start
Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
For a cold engine:

❑ At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If

the engine does not start in fifteen (15)
seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you
do not flood the engine, then try again.

❑ At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the

engine does not start in five (5) seconds on
the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait
approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.

❑ Do not hold the key in the START position

for more than fifteen (15) seconds at a time.

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 For a warm engine:

❑ Do not hold the key in the START position

for more than five (5) seconds at a time. If
the engine does not start within five (5)
seconds on the first try, turn the key to the
OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the
starter stops, then try again.
Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key
as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter or flood the engine.
After you start the engine, let it idle for a few
seconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and
put the gearshift lever in gear. Release the
parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal
and drive away in the normal manner.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the key.
3. Insert the key and rotate one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
5. Start the vehicle.

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 If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titled Servicing Your Econoline
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.

RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.

For cold or warm engines:

If the engine still does not start after two
attempts:
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
4. Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
5. Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up. Then drive away in the
normal manner.
If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been triggered. For
directions on how to reset the switch see Fuel
Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter.
A computer system controls the engine’s idle
speed. When you start your vehicle, the engine’s
idle speed normally runs higher than when it’s
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 make your vehicle move slightly faster than its
normal idle speed. It should, however, slow
down after a short time. If it does not, have the
idle speed checked.
If the engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, do not allow your vehicle to idle
for more than 10 minutes. Have the vehicle
checked.

RWARNING
Extended idling at high engine speeds can
produce very high temperatures in the
engine and exhaust system, creating the
risk of fire or other damage.

RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.

If you consistently start your vehicle in subzero

temperatures, use an engine block heater (if
your vehicle has this option).
Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended
if you live in a region where temperatures reach
-10˚F (-23˚C) or below. An engine block heater
warms the engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows
the heater-defrost system to respond quickly.

RWARNING
To prevent electrical shock, do not use
your heater with ungrounded electrical
systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.

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 For best results, plug the heater in at least three
hours before you start your vehicle. Using the
heater for longer than three hours will not
damage the engine, so you can plug it in at
night to start your vehicle the following
morning.
NOTE: Be sure to disconnect the engine block
heater before driving your vehicle.

If the Engine Cranks but Does

Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
If the engine cranks but does not start or does
not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device intended to stop the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch location

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 Fuel pump shut-off switch location — Commercial stripped
chassis vehicles

RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.

If your engine cranks but does not start after a

collision or substantial jolt:
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button down. If the button is already
set, you may have a different mechanical
problem.
4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for
a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF
position.
5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel. If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again. If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
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 6. Check all vehicle warning lights before
driving your vehicle.

Reset button for fuel pump shut-off switch

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

Carbon monoxide, although colorless and
odorless, is present in exhaust fumes. Take
precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.

RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed
garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in
a stopped vehicle for more than a short
period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. See Guarding
Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for
more instructions.

RWARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your dealer inspect your
vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.

If your vehicle has rear windows and doors that

were installed as part of a van conversion, close
them while it is running. This prevents exhaust
fumes from being drawn into the passenger
compartment.

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 Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems
checked whenever:

❑ your vehicle is raised for service

❑ the sound of the exhaust system changes
❑ your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet
vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris.
If the engine is idling while you are stopped in
an open area for long periods of time, open the
windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, adjust
the heating or air conditioning to bring in
outside air.

❑ HEATING — Set fan speed on MEDIUM or

HIGH, with the function control lever on
FLOOR, DEFROST or VENT and the
temperature control lever on any desired
position.

❑ AIR CONDITIONING — Set fan speed on

MEDIUM or HIGH with the function control
lever on any position (except OFF or MAX)
and the temperature control lever at a
comfortable level.

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 Warning Lights and
Gauges

The instrument panel (dashboard) on your

vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together on the instrument panel.
We call this grouping a cluster. Your vehicle has
a mechanical cluster.

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 The Mechanical Cluster
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.
Brake System Warning Light
The red warning light for the brakes can show
three things — that either the parking brake is
not fully released, that the brake fluid level is
low in the master cylinder reservoir or the
vacuum pressure is low on diesel engine
vehicles. If the fluid level is low, the brake
system should be checked by a qualified service
technician.
This light comes on when you turn the ignition
key to START to verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or comes on after
you have released the parking brake fully, have
the hydraulic brake system serviced.

RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.

Brake warning light symbols

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 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
To check the amber ABS brake warning light
turn the ignition key to ON. The ABS brake
warning light should glow momentarily.
NOTE: If it does not glow momentarily, have
your vehicle’s electrical system checked
immediately.
NOTE: If the ABS brake warning light begins
to flash in a repeatable flash sequence,
check the rear anti-lock system
continuous power fuse and brake lights
for proper operation.

Antilock warning light symbol

RWARNING
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.

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
This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:

❑ If the safety belt is not buckled when the key

is turned to the ON position, the light comes
on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime sounds
for 4 to 8 seconds.

❑ If the safety belt is buckled while the light is

on and the chime is sounding, both the light
and chime turn off.

❑ If the safety belt is buckled before the

ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will come on.

Safety belt warning light symbol

Check Engine Warning Light

The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle’s powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.

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 Check engine warning light symbol

Modification or additions to the vehicle may

cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
The light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to ON, but it should turn off when
the engine starts. If the light does not come on
when you turn the ignition to ON or if it comes
on and stays on when you are driving, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. This
indicates a possible problem with one of the
vehicle’s emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second
intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it
means that the engine is misfiring. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a
malfunction occurred and the condition corrected
itself.

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 An example of a condition which corrects itself
occurs when an engine running out of fuel
begins to misfire. In this case, the Check Engine
Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the
engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel
was being consumed. After refueling, the Check
Engine Warning Light will turn off after the
vehicle has completed three consecutive warm
up cycles without a misfire condition occurring.
A warm up cycle consists of engine start from a
cold condition (engine at ambient temperature)
and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine
Warning Light will turn off as soon as the
engine begins to crank. It is not necessary to
have the engine serviced.
Under certain conditions, the Check Engine
Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is
not properly installed. If the Check Engine
Warning Light comes on and you suspect that
the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the
road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off
the engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap,
making sure it is properly seated.
After completing the three consecutive warm up
cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the
Check Engine Warning Light should turn off. If
the light does not go off after the fourth engine
restart, have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.

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 Charging System Light
This light, shown as a battery symbol on your
cluster, indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.

Charging system light

This light comes on 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.
Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light and
Tone Generator
This light illuminates for six seconds when the
ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on,
or if a series of five beeps is heard, have the
system serviced as soon as possible.

Supplemental air bag readiness light

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 Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
This 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 glows steadily.
Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors, the
light goes out. This indicates that the alarm
system is armed.

Anti-Theft Alarm Light

Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)

This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
If you are running electrical accessories (when
the engine is off, or idling at a low speed), the
pointer may move toward the lower end of the
normal band. If it stays outside the normal band
area, have your vehicle’s electrical system
checked as soon as it is safely possible.
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the NORMAL
band.
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.

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 Battery voltage gauge

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

This gauge indicates the engine’s oil pressure,
not the oil level. However, if your engine’s oil
level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. With
the engine running, the pointer should move
into the NORMAL band. If the pointer drops
below the NORMAL band while the engine is
running, you have lost oil pressure and
continued operation will cause severe engine
damage.
If you lose engine oil pressure:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
3. Check the engine’s oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil. Refer to Engine oil in the Index. If you
do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured. To assure an
accurate reading, your vehicle should be on
level ground.
4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the pointer is below the NORMAL band,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your
nearest dealer for further service actions.
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 Engine oil pressure gauge

High Beam Light

This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned on high beam or when you flash the
lights.

High beam indicator light

“Headlamps On” Alert Chime

This chime will sound if you open the door
while the headlamps or parklamps are on.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON.
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion.
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.

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 Fuel gauge

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge tells you the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indicator will not be accurate.
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into
the Normal band as the engine coolant warms
up. It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate
within the Normal band under normal driving
conditions. Under certain driving conditions,
such as heavy stop and go traffic or driving up
hills in hot weather, the pointer may indicate at
the top of the Normal band.
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
If your engine coolant overheats:
1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely
possible.
2. Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe
engine damage could result.
3. Let the engine cool. DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL
THE ENGINE IS COOL.

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 4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, see Engine Coolant in the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
For instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, see Engine coolant in the Index. If
you do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Speedometer
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
Your vehicle contains a speedometer which
receives its input from the Anti-Lock brake
sensor. The speedometer is also used to provide
a speed signal for correct operation of the
vehicle’s Powertrain Control Module (PCM),
electronic transmission, and speed control (if so
equipped). Because of this, it is very
IMPORTANT to change the speedometer’s
internal conversion constant if the size of the
tires on the vehicle is changed. Changing the
conversion constant to the proper value when
the tires are changed will also ensure that the
speedometer retains the original factory-set
accuracy. NOTE: The conversion constant can
only be changed six times once the vehicle
leaves the factory. Your Ford dealership service
personnel can change the conversion constant.
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 Some vehicles are equipped with a vehicle speed
(MPH/km/h) limiting device that is contained
within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
The purpose of this device is to maintain peak
vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle
speed limits may vary based on engine
displacement).

Speedometer

Odometer/Trip Odometer
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) odometer is a
combination trip odometer and total odometer.
The total odometer is normally displayed. To see
the trip odometer, press and release the SELECT
BUTTON on the upper right side of the
speedometer. To zero out the trip odometer,
press and release the RESET button on the
upper left side of the speedometer while the trip
odometer is displayed. If the trip odometer is
displayed, press and release the “Select” button
to return the display to the total odometer value.

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 Instrument Panel Controls

NOTE: The following section does not apply

to Stripped Chassis vehicles. See your
Body Builder’s instructions for location
and operation of controls for climate
control systems, lamps, radio and
windshield wiper/washer.

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 The Climate Control Systems
Your vehicle is equipped with a control
assembly designed to handle either a
combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System.
If your vehicle has a factory installed auxiliary
system, the front control will be equipped with a
rear fan control switch. If it is a factory installed
auxiliary system with REAR A/C and REAR
HEATER functions, an auxiliary fan speed
control switch is installed in the rear of the
vehicle.
Instrument Panel Registers
There are four registers in the instrument panel.
Each of these registers contains a louver
assembly which can be manually adjusted to
direct airflow up, down, left and right. An
illustration of the register locations follows.

Instrument panel registers

Standard Heater
The control for your Heater system is located at
the center of the instrument panel and will
operate only when the ignition key is turned to
the RUN position. Your Heater will heat or
ventilate your vehicle interior depending on the
Function lever position and temperature you
select. The bottom lever is the Function Selector
lever which allows you to determine where the
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 air will be directed. The top lever is the
Temperature lever. The setting or position of the
top lever determines the temperature of the air
that flows into the vehicle.

Front heater only

Front and rear heater only

To turn your Heater system on, move the lower

lever to any position except OFF. This will turn
the fan ON and allow air flow into the vehicle.
To turn your Heater off, move the lower lever to
OFF. This will turn the fan off and stop air flow
from coming into the vehicle.
Temperature selection
The temperature lever is the top lever located
below the broken RED and BLUE band. The
RED part of the band (right side) is the heat or
WARM area. The BLUE area (left side) is the
cool or unheated temperature area. Any position
selected between full right and full left will give
a temperature between the two extreme
temperatures.
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 Fan Speed Adjustment
The H knob (upper left) on the control is the
fan speed knob which controls the volume of air
flow. Rotate the H knob to the right to increase
fan speed and increase the amount of air
entering the vehicle. Four fan speed positions are
available and are indicated by LO, two separate
dots and HI beside the H control knob. The HI
position provides the most air flow.
Airflow selections (lower lever)
VENT
Use VENT to bring outside air through the
instrument panel registers. You can heat the air
in this position by moving the top lever into the
RED area. The air CANNOT be cooled below
the outside temperature.
FLOOR
Air flow will be to the floor when FLOOR is
selected. The air can be heated by moving the
top lever into the RED area.
DEF FLR
Select DEF FLR to get air to the floor and
windshield defrosters at the same time.
VDEFROST
Select V DEFROST to obtain maximum air
flow to the windshield. Move the top lever into
the RED area for the air temperature required to
defrost. Rotate the H knob to increase or
decrease the air flow.

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 Operating Tips
The following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your heater system.

❑ In humid weather, select V DEFROST. This

will help to prevent windshield fogging. After
a few minutes of operation, you may select
another air flow position.

❑ To prevent humidity buildup inside your

vehicle, always drive with the heater system
turned on.

❑ Do not put objects under the front seats

unless your vehicle is equipped with an
underseat storage tray. Improperly stored
objects will interfere with the flow of air
under the seats to the back seat area.

❑ Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air

intake area at the bottom of the windshield.

Front A/C — Heater only (Main system)

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 Operational Air Conditioner and Heater
The control for your Air Conditioning and
Heater system is located at the center of the
instrument panel and will operate only when the
ignition key is turned to the RUN position. Your
Air Conditioner & Heater will heat and/or cool
your vehicle interior depending on the Function
lever position and temperature you select. The
bottom lever is the Function Selector lever which
allows you to select heating or cooling and
determine where the air will be directed. The
top lever is the Temperature lever. The setting
or position of the top lever determines the
temperature of the air that flows into the
vehicle.

Front and Rear A/C and Heater (Main and Auxiliary

system)

A/C and Heater, front - Heater only, rear

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 To turn your Air Conditioner & Heater system
on, move the lower lever to any position except
OFF. This will turn the fan ON and allow air
flow into the vehicle. To turn your Air
Conditioner & Heater off, move the lower lever
to OFF. This will turn the fan off and stop air
flow from coming into the vehicle.
Temperature selection
The temperature lever is the top lever located
below the broken RED and BLUE band. The
RED part of the band (right side) is the heat or
WARM area. The BLUE area (left side) is the
cooling or COOL temperature area. Any position
selected between full right and full left will give
a temperature between the two extreme
temperatures.

H Fan speed adjustment

The H knob (upper left) on the control is the
fan speed knob which controls the volume of air
flow. Rotate the H knob to the right to increase
fan speed and increase the amount of air
entering the vehicle. Four fan speed positions are
available and are indicated by LO, two separate
dots and HI beside the H control knob. The HI
position provides the most air flow.
Airflow selections (lower lever)
VENT
Use VENT to bring outside air through the
instrument panel registers. You can heat the air
in this position by moving the top lever into the
RED area. The air CANNOT be cooled below
the outside temperature regardless of the top
lever setting. Select NORMAL A/C or MAX A/C
to get cooled air through the instrument panel
registers.

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 NORM A/C
Select NORM A/C to get refrigerated outside air
through the instrument panel registers. The
NORM A/C position is used for cooling except
when it is extremely hot or fast cooling of the
vehicle is needed. Then, select MAX A/C for
fast cooling and return to NORM A/C when
you are comfortable.
MAX A/C
The MAX A/C position produces cool air more
rapidly to provde faster cooling of your vehicle.
This is possible because cooler air is drawn from
inside the passenger area and then refrigerated
again instead of using warmer outside air. Using
inside air will also make the fan sound louder
which is normal when using MAX A/C. The air
flow will be from the instrument panel registers.
FLOOR
Air flow will be to the floor when FLOOR is
selected. The air cannot be cooled in the FLOOR
position but can be heated by moving the top
lever into the RED area.
DEF FLR
Select DEF FLR to get air to the floor and
windshield defrosters at the same time. If the
outside temperature is about 50˚F (9˚C) or
warmer, the air will also be dehumidified to
remove moisture. This feature will help prevent
fogging in humid weather. The air can be cooled
or heated.

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 VDEFROST
Select V DEFROST to obtain maximum air
flow to the windshield. Move the top lever into
the RED area for the air temperature required to
defrost. When the outside temperature is about
50˚F (9˚C) or warmer, the air will be
dehumidified to remove moisture. The air can be
cooled or heated. Rotate the H knob to increase
the air flow.
Operating Tips
The following tips help you get the most
satisfaction from your air conditioner and heater
system:

❑ In humid weather, select V DEFROST. This

will help to prevent windshield fogging. After
a few minutes of operation, you may select
another air flow position.

❑ To prevent humidity buildup inside your

vehicle, always drive with the air conditioner
and heater system turned on.

❑ Do not put objects under the front seats

unless your vehicle is equipped with an
underseat storage tray. Improperly stored
objects will interfere with the flow of air
under the seats to the back seat area.

❑ Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air

intake area of your Air Conditioner and
Heater System which could block the air
intake. The intake area is located at the
bottom of the windshield.

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 Auxiliary Heater and Air
Conditioner (If equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with a factory
installed auxiliary unit (heater or heater/air
conditioner), the front control assembly will
include separate switches for FRONT and REAR
fan control. Fan speed for front and rear systems
can be set as desired by adjusting these switches.
In addition, on vehicles equipped with auxiliary
A/C, an auxiliary unit fan switch is located in
the headliner at a location between the front and
rear seats.

❑ To control the auxiliary fan with this switch,

the rear fan switch on the front control must
be in the REAR CONTROL position.
NOTE: The air flow from the auxiliary unit is
discharged from the headliner
registers (if so equipped) or the A/C
register (untrimmed vehicles) when
front control selector is in MAX A/C,
NORM A/C and VENT only, and from
floor registers when front control is in
FLOOR FLR/DEF and DEF only.

❑ The auxiliary unit does not provide for

mixing of hot and cold air; adjustment of
temperature in the rear may be accomplished
by increasing or decreasing the rear fan
speed.

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 Rear mounted auxiliary fan switch

The Interior and Exterior Lights

Turning On the Exterior Lights
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, and tail lamps, use the headlamp
switch to the left of the steering column.
1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the first position. Parking lamps, tail
lamps and marker lamps are now on.
2. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the outer position. Headlamps are now on
in addition to the above.
3. Rotate the knob when it is in an on position
to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully counterclockwise to
operate courtesy and cargo lamps.

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 Headlamp switch

Cleaning the Exterior Lamps

Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
Daytime Running Light System
(Canadian vehicles only)
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:

❑ The headlamp system is in the OFF position,

and

❑ The vehicle is running, and

❑ The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.

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 NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.

RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.

Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the

Interior of Your Vehicle
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
Rear cargo lamps, equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR switch will light when the
doors are closed and the switch is in the ON
position.
The standard dome lamp and cargo lamp (with
switch in DOOR position, if so equipped)
operate as courtesy lamps when either front
door is opened. Both the dome lamp and cargo
lamp can be turned on by rotating the headlamp
switch knob.

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 When the cargo lamp switch (if so equipped) is
in the “OFF” position, it will not turn on when
you open the doors or turn the headlamp switch
knob.

Rear cargo lamp with rear headliner

Cargo lamp without rear headliner

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 High-mount Brakelamp
The highmount brakelamp is located outside the
vehicle, directly over the rear doors.

Highmount stoplamp

Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps

Your vehicle may be equipped with either one
courtesy/reading lamp located at the front-center
or three courtesy/reading lamps located at the
front-center, mid-center and rear-center of the
headliner (roof). The right lamps are for the
right side passengers and the left lamps are for
the driver and rear left side passenger.
With the lens in the flat position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate when any
door is opened or when the headlamp dimmer
knob is rotated to the courtesy lamp position.
With the lens in the rotated position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate.

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 Courtesy/reading lamps

Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens

Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or an abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.

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 Steering Column Controls

The controls on the steering column and wheel

are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.

The Turn Signal Lever

You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:

❑ operate the turn signals and cornering lamps

❑ turn the high beams on/off
❑ flash the lamps
❑ turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
Turn Signals
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.

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 Turn signal lever and functions

If the turn indicator light in the instrument

panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn’t
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
High Beams
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.

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 Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever

Flashing the Lights

To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.

Windshield Wipers and Washer

To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever toward the front of the vehicle. You can
turn it to either the LO or HI speed position.

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 Variable Interval Wipers
In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle is
equipped with wipers that you can set to
operate at varying intervals. For example, you
can set the interval so they wipe less often when
it drizzles or more often in heavier rain.

Interval wiper on turn signal lever

To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the

end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from the instrument panel to the interval
operation you desire.
Windshield Washer
To clean the windshield, push in the end of the
wiper knob. For a constant spray, keep the knob
pushed in. After you release the knob, the
wipers operate for two to three cycles before
turning off (if wipers were off) or returning to
the interval selected.
Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.

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 RWARNING
In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision. Always warm up the
windshield with the defroster before you
use the washer fluid. If you cannot see
through the windshield clearly, it can
increase the risk of being involved in a
collision.

For information about refilling the washer fluid

or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipers in the Index.

Hazard Flasher
The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers
to hazardous situations.
The flashers will flash and the high-mount
brakelamp will stay on steadily (not flash) with
the brake pedal depressed.
The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery can be drained.
To use the hazard flasher:
1. Push in the flasher button; it will pop out
and the lamps will begin to flash.
2. To stop the flashers, push in the flasher
button again.
NOTE: The flasher button will be sticking up
slightly higher when ON than when
OFF.
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 Hazard flasher

Horn
To sound the horn, press either horn pad.

Horn location (with speed control option)

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 Tilt Steering (If equipped)
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.

Turn signal and tilt release wheel lever

To change the position of the steering

column/wheel, pull the release lever on the
column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to
the desired position. Release the lever to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is
not infinitely adjustable. Do not adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.

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 Speed Control (If equipped)
Your vehicle has speed control, so you can
automatically maintain a constant speed above
30 mph (50 km/h). The switches to operate the
speed control are on the steering wheel.
Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or
in Canada the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
approved may cause the speed control to
malfunction. Therefore, use only properly
installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.

The speed control switches

To set the speed control:

1. Press and release the ON switch.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed above
30 mph (50 km/h) using the accelerator
pedal.
3. Press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately to set your speed. If you keep
this switch pressed, your speed will continue
to increase.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Your vehicle will maintain the speed you set.

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 If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle may momentarily slow down or speed
up, even though the speed control is on. This is
normal.
NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in j (Overdrive)
on a downhill grade, you may want to
depress the transmission control switch
located on the shift lever to turn off
overdrive to reduce vehicle speed.
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle
speed if it goes above your set speed
on a downhill grade. For the best fuel
economy during normal driving
conditions, leave the shift select in j
(Overdrive), or resume as soon as
practical.

RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.

In mountainous areas, at higher elevations, or

when pulling a trailer, the speed control may
not be able to maintain the preset speed with
the transmission in j (Overdrive).

RWARNING
Do not shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) with the speed control on.

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 To maintain a preset speed under the above
conditions, with electronically controlled
transmissions — press the Transmission Control
Switch. The indicator light will turn on and
illuminate the word “OFF.” This will cancel
“Overdrive”. You can press the Transmission
Control Switch on or off at any speed. For the
best fuel economy during normal driving
conditions, press the Transmission Control
Switch to turn off the light. This allows
overdrive operation.

Transmission control switch and Indicator light

Accelerating With the Speed Control

Operating
You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up
momentarily. When you take your foot off the
accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set
speed.
Resetting the Speed Control
To reset the speed control to a lower speed,
press and hold the COAST switch. Let your
vehicle slow down to the desired speed and
release the COAST switch.
Your vehicle has a “tap-down” feature that
allows you to decrease your current speed in
increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h) by a
momentary tap of the COAST switch. Multiple
taps of the COAST switch will decrease your
vehicle speed 1 mph (1.6 km/h) for each tap.
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 For example, if you are currently set at 65 mph
(104 km/h) and tap the COAST switch 5 times
your vehicle speed will decrease and set at
60 mph (96 km/h).
To reset the speed control to a higher speed,
you can follow any of these procedures:
❑ Accelerate to the desired speed using the
accelerator pedal, then press the SET ACCEL
switch and release it immediately.
❑ Press and hold the SET ACCEL switch until
the vehicle accelerates to the desired speed,
then release the switch.
❑ TAP-UP — This allows you to increase your
current speed in increments of 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) by a momentary tap of the
SET-ACCEL switch. Multiple taps of the
SET-ACCEL switch will increase your vehicle
speed 1 mph (1.6 km/h) for each tap. For
example, if you are currently set at 60 mph
(96 km/h) and tap the SET-ACCEL switch 5
times your vehicle speed will increase and set
at 65 mph (104 km/h).
Turning the Speed Control Off
You can cancel the speed control while you are
driving.
❑ Press the OFF switch. The speed control is
off. If you want to resume speed control,
press the ON switch and reset the speed
control by pressing the SET ACCEL button.
❑ Press the brake pedal slightly. The speed
control is suspended, but you can reset it by
pressing SET ACCEL or return to the
previous set speed with the RESUME switch.
In addition, the speed control is turned off each
time you turn the vehicle off.
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 Driving uphill or on a steep grade
When the speed control is on, your vehicle may
significantly drop speed when driving uphill,
especially with a heavy load. If the speed drops
more than 8 to 14 mph (15 - 25 km/h) the
automatic speed control will, by design, be
canceled. You may have to temporarily resume
manual speed control while driving up a steep
grade in order to maintain the speed you desire.
Frequent shifting of an automatic transmission or
speed loss during speed control operation can be
eliminated by shifting out of overdrive into
drive (or by pressing the Transmission Control
Switch, if equipped). These conditions could
occur in hilly terrain or at higher elevations.
If the speed control “dropped out” after your
climb is completed, the speed of your vehicle
can be reset with the SET ACCEL switch, or
returned to the previous set speed with the
RESUME switch, as long as you are driving over
30 mph (50 km/h).

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 Resuming a Set Speed
If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is
cancelled. You can return to the speed you set
by using the RSM switch, as long as you did not
press the OFF switch.
To resume the speed you had before, you must
be driving at least 30 mph (50 km/h).
Press and release the RESUME switch. Your
vehicle gradually returns to the previously set
speed and then maintains it.

RWARNING
If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.

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 Features

Your vehicle has a variety of features designed

for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
NOTE: For Stripped Chassis vehicles, see your
Body Builders manual for location and
operation of all items defined in this
section.

Doors
Anti-theft front door lock knobs
Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude
unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet
type lock knob. To unlock and open the front
door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
Side Double Doors (If equipped)
To open the forward door of the side double
door from the inside, first unlock the door with
the lock plunger or the power lock switch. Now
reach into the depression in the door and pull
the release handle inward. Open the forward
side door from the outside by pulling the door
handle towards you.
The rear side door cannot be opened until the
forward side door is open. With the forward
side door open, pull the release handle (from the
middle of the rear door pillar) to open the rear
side door.

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 Side double door handles

Sliding Door
Unlock the door first. Then unlatch the sliding
door by pulling the inside handle to the rear, or
by pulling the outside handle outward. Now
slide the door back until the catch at the bottom
of the door engages. To close, pull the inside
handle forward or pull the outside handle
forward, and slide the door forward until it is
closed and latched. If the door is not completely
closed repeat the process.

Sliding door handles

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 Dual Rear Cargo Door
To open the right rear door from the inside, first
unlock the door with the lock plunger. Now
reach into the depression in the door and pull
the release handle inward. Open the right rear
door from the outside by pulling on the door
handle.
The left rear door cannot be opened until the
right rear door is open. With the right rear door
open, pull the release handle (from the middle
of the left door) to open the left door.

Dual rear cargo door handles - outside

Dual rear cargo door handles - inside

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 RWARNING
Do not operate your vehicle with the rear
double doors open.

Power Door Locks (If equipped)

The power door lock switches are located in the
front doors. To lock all doors push the switch
marked L. To unlock all doors push the switch
marked U.
The manual door locks will override the power
door lock controls.

Power door lock controls

Remote Entry System

(If equipped)
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors without
using a key. The remote also has a personal
alarm feature. The buttons for the system are
located on the two hand held transmitters that
came with your vehicle.
The system will work with up to four
transmitters. Your vehicle came with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.

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 The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.

The remote entry transmitter

Unlocking the doors with the remote entry

system
To unlock the driver’s door, press the UNLOCK
button.
To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
button a second time within five (5) seconds of
unlocking the driver’s door.
Locking the doors with the remote entry
system
To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
This will also arm the optional factory installed
Anti-Theft system.
Remote entry personal alarm
If you wish to activate the remote entry system
personal alarm, press the PANIC button. This
will honk the horn and flash the lights for
approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can
turn it OFF by pressing the PANIC button again
from the same transmitter or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.

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 When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or
PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system
turns on the vehicle’s interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.

Arming and Disarming the Alarm System

with Remote Entry
Your Remote Entry System will automatically
arm the factory installed Anti-Theft System when
the doors are locked, and automatically disarm it
when the doors are unlocked. The remote will
also reset the anti-theft alarm (when the driver’s
door is unlocked) if it was triggered.
The remote entry system may not arm and
disarm non-factory installed anti-theft systems.
Replacing the batteries
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several
years of normal use. If you notice a significant
decrease in operating range, the batteries should
be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

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 NOTE: The operating range of the remote
entry system can also be affected by
weather conditions (such as very cold
temperatures) or structures around the
vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your
vehicle.

Opening the remote transmitter

The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace

the batteries by twisting a thin coin between the
two halves of the transmitter. DO NOT TAKE
THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER
APART. When installing the new batteries, be
sure to place the positive (+) side down as
marked. Snap the two halves back together.

Replacing the batteries

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 Replacing lost transmitters
In the event a transmitter is lost, you should
take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your
dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is
necessary to prevent further unauthorized use of
the lost transmitter.
You can also purchase additional transmitters
(up to 4 transmitters can be used) from your
dealer. You will need to take all your
transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same
time.
Memory lock (sliding door)
Your Econoline has a “Memory Lock” feature
that does not require the sliding door or the
60/40 cargo doors to be closed before using the
power locks. If you lock your doors with the
power lock switch or the Remote Transmitter
while the door is open, the door will
automatically lock after it is closed.
Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
This system will provide illumination of the
vehicle’s interior courtesy lamps when either
outside front door handle is pulled or when the
Remote Entry System is used to unlock the door
or sound the Personal Alarm. The system will
automatically turn off after approximately 25
seconds or when the ignition is turned to the
START or ACCESSORY position.
NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer knob or if any door is open.

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 Anti-theft system (If equipped)
When armed, this system helps protect your
vehicle against break-ins or theft.
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system
triggers and will:

❑ flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and

alarm indicator lamp

❑ honk the horn

❑ disable the starting circuit to prevent the
vehicle from being started
Arming the system
1. Remove the key from the ignition.
2. Open any door. The alarm indicator light
will start flashing to remind you to arm the
system.
3. Lock the doors by using the power door
lock switch. The alarm indicator light will
now glow steadily.
NOTE: The system can also be armed by
pressing the LOCK button on the
remote transmitter after the doors have
been closed.
4. Close all doors. The alarm indicator light
will then remain on steadily for
approximately 30 more seconds and then go
out. When the light goes out the system is
armed.

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 NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If
not, the alarm indicator light will
remain on. Remember, your anti-theft
system is armed only after the alarm
indicator light remains on steadily for
approximately 30 seconds after the last
door is closed, and then goes out.
The anti-theft system is designed to work with
the factory installed remote entry system. It may
not work with other remote entry systems.
Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system
You can disarm the system by unlocking either
front door or the rear door with your door key.
Turn the key all the way to the end of travel or
the system will not disarm.
You can also disarm the system by unlocking
the driver’s door by using the UNLOCK button
of the remote entry transmitter.
If the system is armed and you remain in your
vehicle, simply insert the key into the ignition
and turn it to ON. This disarms the system and
allows you to open the door and exit without
triggering the system.
Disarming a triggered system
The alarm can be disarmed by:
❑ unlocking any door with the key, or
❑ using the UNLOCK button of the remote
entry transmitter
NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn
will shut off automatically within 2
minutes 45 seconds after the system is
triggered. It will trigger again if
another intrusion occurs. However, the
starter circuit remains disabled until
the system is disarmed.
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 Windows
Side, cargo door and rear door window
controls (If equipped)
To open, press down on the window latches.
Then depress the levers on each side of the latch
and pull the latch upward. Move the latch out
and depress into the open position. To close,
depress the levers on each side of the latch. Lift
the latch and pull inward, then press down on
the latch to lock the levers.

Window latch

RWARNING
Rear doors, rear door flipper windows,
and van conversion windows, should be
closed while driving. This will prevent
exhaust fumes from being drawn into
your vehicle.

If you can’t avoid leaving one or all of the

above windows open, you should pay careful
attention to the following precautions:

❑ Adjust your climate control system to force

outside air into your vehicle.

❑ Completely open the outside air vents, if your

vehicle is so equipped.

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 Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver’s
door has a master control switch that operates
both front door windows. You must place the
ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to
use your power window controls.

RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows. They may seriously hurt
themselves. Make sure occupants are clear
of the window(s) before closing.

Master control switch

Seats
Adjusting the Front Seat Manually
To move the front seat forward or rearward:
1. Find the adjustment lever at the lower left
corner of the front seat.
2. Push the lever to the left to unlatch the seat.
3. Move the seat to the desired position.
4. Release the lever to latch the seat in its new
position. Make sure the seat locks securely in
place.

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 RWARNING
Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.

RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a
collision or sudden stop.

RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap belt snug
and low across the hips.

RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.

Reclining Bucket Seats

You can tilt the seat back of your bucket seats
backward.
1. On the right hand side of the seat, lift the
recliner handle up and hold it in place.
2. Lean against the back of the seat and adjust
it to the position you want.
3. Release the handle to lock the seat back in
place.
4. To return the seat back upright, lift the
handle and lean forward.

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 Reclining bucket seat

Quick Release Rear Captain Chairs

Second row
To remove:
1. Disengage the lap/shoulder safety belt from
the seat by inserting a key or similar device
into the slot in the detachable anchor and
lifting upward. Stow the tongue end of the
detachable anchor as shown.
2. Pull the seat latch handle, located on the
right hand side of the seat base, and pull
seat toward the right hand side of vehicle to
disengage four pins from the floor mount.

Removing the quick release rear captains chair

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 3. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
To install the rear bucket seat:
1. Lift the seat assembly into the vehicle and
position the seat to the floor mount.
2. Engage the four seat pins into their
respective floor mount holes and push the
seat toward the left hand side of the vehicle
to fully engage.

Installing the quick release rear captains chair

3. Push the seat latch handle downward to a

full stop. This locks the seat in position.
4. Before you engage the safety belt, be sure it
is not twisted. Remove any twist, then insert
the tongue end of the detachable anchor into
the detachable anchor until you hear a
“snap” and feel the latch engage.

RWARNING
Check to see that the seat is latched
securely in position. Keep floor area free
of objects that would prevent proper seat
engagement. Never attempt to adjust the
seat latch while the vehicle is in motion.

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 Rear seat shoulder safety belt — stowage (with seat
removed)

Quick Release Rear Passenger Seat

Assembly
Three Passenger and Four Passenger Bench
and Bed Seats
To remove the seat assembly:
1. Disengage the lap/shoulder safety belt from
the seat by inserting a key or screwdriver
into the slot in the detachable anchor and
lifting upward. Stow the tongue end of the
detachable anchor as shown in the
illustration.
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 Location of the detachable anchor warning label on safety
belt

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 Rear seat shoulder safety belt — stowage (with seat
removed)

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 Rear seat shoulder safety belt — stowage (with seat
removed)

2. Lift and rotate the LH/RH seat latch handles

rearward.
3. Lift the LH/RH latch rod hook ends out of
the locking holes in the front strikers.
4. Move (slide) the seat rearward and lift the
seat’s rear stanchion hooks away from the
rear latch strikers in the floor prior to lifting
the front stanchion hooks out from the front
latch strikers in the floor. Refer to the
illustration.
5. Remove the seat assembly from vehicle.
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 To install the seat assembly:
1. Place the seat assembly in the vehicle.
2. Align the front stanchion hooks to the front
latch strikers in the floor prior to lowering
the seat’s rear stanchion hooks and aligning
them with the rear latch strikers in the floor.
3. Engage the LH/RH latch rod hook ends in
the front striker locking holes.
4. Rotate the LH/RH latch handles forward,
and at the same time, slide the seat assembly
forward to engage the floor strikers.
Continue forward movement until it reaches
the end of its travel.
5. Before you engage the lap/shoulder safety
belt to the seat, make sure the belt is not
twisted. A twisted belt may cause the
retractor to not work properly. Remove any
twist, then insert the tongue end of the
detachable anchor into the detachable anchor
until you hear a “snap” and feel the latch
engage. Refer to the previous illustration.

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 Quick seat release — bed seat

RWARNING
Keep striker area free of foreign objects
that would prevent front and rear
retainers from engaging the strikers
properly.

RWARNING
Before using the seat, make sure that the
latch hooks are securely locked around the
floor pins.

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 RWARNING
Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.

RWARNING
Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor,
whether the seat is occupied or empty. If
not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.

Floor Striker Removal

To remove striker:
1. Remove striker attaching bolts and washers.
2. Remove striker.
3. Apply a bead of Ford Caulking Cord, Part
No. D6AZ-19560-A or an equivalent to the
floor pan side of the washers.
4. Ensure proper sealing by installing the bolts
and washers into the mounting holes
without the striker. Tighten to 5-10 ft-lb
(7-13 N.m). Do not over tighten.
To reinstall floor striker:
1. Remove the bolts and washers.
2. Install striker and bolts and washers. Tighten
bolts to 34-46 ft-lb (47-63 N.m).
NOTE: Never substitute other than specified
bolts and washers.

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 Seat/bed conversion
To convert the seat/bed to a bed:
1. While in the rear of the vehicle, behind the
seat, rotate the release lever on the right side
of the seat while pulling the seat back
extension panel rearward and up until flat.
2. Tuck the safety belts into the pockets on the
seat cushion while in the bed position.
To convert the bed to a seat:
1. While in front of the seat, pull the release
lever up and at the same time pull the
seatback up. Raise the seatback to the full
upright and locked position.
2. Make sure the safety belts are free and
available for use.
3. Push the seat back extension forward,
making sure the latch engages.

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 RWARNING
The seat/bed should not be occupied
while the vehicle is moving unless it is in
the upright, fully-latched position.

Seat/bed conversion

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 Using the Power Seats (If equipped)
If your vehicle has the power seat option, you
can adjust it in several directions. The controls
are on the outboard side of the seat.

The power controls on the driver’s seat

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 Using the Power Lumbar Support and Side
Bolsters
If your vehicle is equipped with this option, you
can inflate a lumbar support pad in the seat
back. To inflate the lumbar pad, push the (+)
side of the rocker switch. To deflate push the (-)
side of the switch.

Power lumbar switch

Cleaning the Seats

Leather and vinyl
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner
or a mild soap.
Wipe the surface with a damp, soft cloth, then
dry and buff with a dry, soft cloth.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom
or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots
immediately. Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a
small, hidden area of fabric. If the
fabric’s color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
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 Underseat stowage drawer
(If equipped)
If your Econoline is equipped with the optional
front passenger seat drawer, it can be opened by
moving the latch lever upward and pulling the
drawer toward the center of the vehicle. The
drawer can be removed by pulling it to the full
open position and lifting the tab on the top
surface, inside the drawer. The drawer is not
lockable.

Underseat stowage drawer — RH front passenger seat only

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 Mirrors
With the door closed and the seat adjusted for
comfort and proper vehicle control, move the
mirrors for best view by tilting up or down, left
or right. Do not adjust the mirrors while the
vehicle is in motion.
NOTE: Models equipped without rear door
windows are not equipped with a
rearview mirror.

RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the
rearview mirror at all times. Do not allow
anything to block your vision. If you can’t
see through the mirror, you could be
involved in an accident and injure
yourself or others.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If equipped)

Your vehicle may feature illuminated vanity
mirrors on the sun visors. You can turn on the
lighted mirror by lifting the mirror door cover.

Visor vanity mirror

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 Outside Mirrors (Manual Control)
Adjust outside mirrors with the door closed and
the seat adjusted for comfort and proper vehicle
control. Move the mirrors for best view by
tilting up or down, left or right.
On vehicles equipped with fold-away mirrors,
the mirrors should be folded rearward into the
body position before entering automatic car
wash systems.

Outside mirrors — manual control

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 Outside mirrors — manual control

On vehicles equipped with “non” folding

(swing-out recreational) mirrors, automatic car
wash systems are not recommended. Use special
truck wash facilities for vehicles with this type
of mirror.
For the Econoline van without rear door
windows and all Econolines equipped with the
swing-out recreational mirrors, the right-hand
side mirror is a flat glass mirror. All other
right-hand side/view mirrors used on the
Econoline are convex. Convex mirrors have a
curved surface and will show a wider view of
the lane next to and behind your vehicle.

RWARNING
The side view mirror on the right makes
objects appear smaller and farther away
than they actually are.

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 Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors
(If equipped)
To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors:
1. Find the control switch in the driver’s door
panel.
2. Select the right or left mirror by moving the
selector switch to R or L.
3. Move the control knob in the direction you
want to move the mirror.
4. Return the selector switch to the middle
position to keep the mirror in place.

Power mirror control

Do not clean the plastic housing of any electric

mirror with gasoline or other petroleum-based
cleaning products.

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 Console
Your vehicle may have a full console. The full
console has the features shown in the illustration
below.

The features on the console

1. To install the table, locate the tabs into the

slots on the engine cover and push.
2. To store table, lift at handle.

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 Power Point Electrical Outlet
The power point outlet is located in the left
hand (driver’s side) quarter panel, next to the
rear ashtray. This outlet should be used in place
of the cigarette lighter for optional electrical
accessories.
NOTE: Do not use the cigarette lighter in
place of the power point.

Power point electrical outlet

To access the outlet, press down while rotating

the cover counterclockwise.

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 Compact Disc Radio
The Compact Disc Radio combines the Electronic
Stereo Radio with the Ford Compact Disc Player.
Using the Controls on Your New Radio/CD
Player
Most of the features of this unit work for both
radio and CD operation. Also, some of the knobs
and buttons control several different functions,
so be sure to read all of the operating
instructions carefully.
How to turn the radio on and off
Press the “POWER” button to turn the radio on.
Press it again to turn it off.
How to adjust the volume
Press the +/S side of the “VOL” button to
increase/decrease the volume. Bars illuminate in
the display to show the relative volume level.
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a
certain listening level when the
ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the
volume will come back to a “nominal”
listening level. However, if the radio
power is turned off (with the
“POWER” button), the volume will
remain in the position it was set at
when radio power is switched back on.
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
Push the “AM/FM” button to select the desired
frequency band. When in the radio mode,
pushing the button more than once will alternate
between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are
used with the station memory buttons described
under How to tune radio stations.
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 How to tune radio stations
There are four ways for you to tune in a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station using the “SCAN/TUNE” button,
“SEEK” the station, “SCAN” to the station or
select the station by using the memory buttons,
which you can set to any desired frequency.
These four methods are described below.

❑ Using the “SCAN/TUNE” button to manually

tune
You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time (FM changes in
increments of 200kHz; AM changes in
increments of 10kHz) by first pressing the
“SCAN/TUNE” button twice (display shows
“TUNE”), then — within approximately five
seconds — pressing and releasing either the
top a or bottom b half of the “SEEK”
button. To change frequencies quickly, press
and hold down either the top or bottom half
of the “SEEK” button. While you are
manually tuning, the display will show a
blinking “M”.
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any
allowable broadcast frequency, whether or
not a station is present on that frequency.
(See All About Radio Frequencies in this
section.)

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 ❑ Using the “SEEK” function
This feature on your radio allows you to
automatically select listenable stations up or
down the frequency band. Press the top a
half of the “SEEK” button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band.
Press the bottom b half of the button to
select the next listenable station down the
frequency band. By pressing and holding the
button, listenable stations can be passed over
to reach the desired station.

❑ Using the “SCAN/TUNE” button to scan

radio stations
Pressing the “SCAN/TUNE” button once
enters the scan mode (display will indicate
“SCN”). Pushing the top a half of the
“SEEK” button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each
listenable station for approximately five
seconds. Pushing the bottom b half of the
“SEEK” button will begin the scan mode
down the frequency band, again stopping on
each listenable station for approximately five
seconds.
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station press the “SCAN/TUNE”
button again.

❑ Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons

Your radio is equipped with 5 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 5 preset AM stations and 10
FM stations (5 in FM1 and 5 in FM2). Follow
the easy steps below to set these buttons to
the desired frequencies.

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 1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
NOTE: If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected,
the clock and station memory preset
buttons (if programmed in auto mode)
will need to be reset.

❑ Using the Automatic Memory Load feature

You can activate the Auto Memory Load
feature by pressing and holding the “AUTO
PRESET” button for approximately three
seconds. Auto Memory Load sets all memory
buttons in AM, FM1 and FM2 sequentially by
seeking out the first five strong stations for
the respective band and storing them in
memory buttons 1-5. (FM2 will store the
second set of strong stations from the FM
band.)
With Auto Memory Store, you can
continually set strong stations into your
memory buttons without losing your existing
memory presets, which is especially handy
while traveling. Your radio will automatically
set your memory buttons to the strong local
stations so you don’t have to continually
manually tune to existing stations.

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 Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the
“AUTO PRESET” button once. Your radio
will set the first five strong stations of the
band you are in (AM, FM1 or FM2) into the
memory buttons. The display will show
“AUTO”, then run through the frequencies,
stopping momentarily on the stations being
set into the memory buttons. The radio is
now in the “AUTO” mode and this display
will show “AUTO” each time a preset is
activated.
NOTE: If there are fewer than five strong
stations in the frequency band, the
remaining unfilled buttons will store
the last strong station detected on the
band.
After all stations have been filled, the radio
will begin playing the station stored on
memory button 1.
To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode
and return to the manually-set memory
button stations (or those stations set using
Auto Memory Load), simply push the
“AUTO PRESET” button. Display will show
“AUTO” then “OFF”. The next time Auto
Memory Store is activated on that band, the
radio will store the next set of five strong
stations.
Using the “AUDIO” button to adjust the
tone balance and speaker output

❑ Increasing or decreasing bass response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until
the display reads “BASS.” Push the “+” side
of the “VOL” button to increase bass (more
“lows”), and push the “-” side to decrease
bass (less “lows”).

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 ❑ Increasing or decreasing treble response
Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until
the display reads “TREB.” Push the “+” side
of the “VOL” button to increase treble (more
“highs”), and push the “-” side to decrease
treble (less “highs”).

❑ Adjusting speaker balance

Balance control allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right and left
speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button
repeatedly until the display reads “BAL.”
Push the “+” side of the “VOL” button to
shift the sound to the right speakers, and
push the “-” side to shift the sound to the
left speakers.

❑ Adjusting speaker fader

Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button
repeatedly until the display reads “FADE.”
Push the “+” side of the “VOL” button to
shift the sound to the front speakers, and
push the “-” side to shift the sound to the
rear speakers.
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show
relative levels of bass and treble and
positions of speaker balance and fader
functions after adjustments are made,
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 Clock operation
When in the radio mode, push the “CLOCK”
button to switch from radio frequency to clock.
Only the clock numerals will be displayed in the
clock mode — there is no A.M./P.M. indication.
When in the clock mode, the time will be
displayed until the button is pushed again.
However, if you retune the radio while it is in
the clock mode, the new radio frequency will be
displayed for approximately ten seconds and
then change back to clock.
When in the CD mode, push the “CLOCK”
button to change the display from elapsed time
mode to track number mode to clock mode. If
the CD track selection is changed when you are
in the clock or elapsed time mode, the new track
number will be displayed for approximately ten
seconds and then revert back to the previous
mode.
The clock can also be viewed with the ignition
off. Push the “CLOCK” button and the time will
be displayed momentarily.
To set the clock, simultaneously press the
“CLOCK” button and either the bottom (b) half
of the “SEEK” button to set hours, or the top
(a) half of the “SEEK” button to set minutes.
Using the Controls on Your New Compact
Disc Player
Your new Ford Compact Disc Player is capable
of playing 12 cm or 8 cm discs, without an
adapter! The Player operates when the power is
on and a disc is inserted (label side up). Handle
the disc by its edge only. (Be sure to read and
follow all of the care and cleaning instructions
under How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD
Player and Discs.

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 NOTE: If after you insert a disc, the disc is
ejected and “ERROR” begins scrolling
in the display, remove the disc and
reinsert it right side up (label side up).
The digital display on your CD player will
either show the track (selection) number or the
elapsed time. (The display mode can be selected
by pressing the “CLOCK” button.) Indicators for
play (a), stop (X) and compression on (“C”)
are also in the display. (These features are
described later.)
Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD
player will override that of the radio.
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance and
fader controls on the radio are also
used with the CD player. Refer to
earlier operating instructions on these
controls.
How to insert a disc and begin play
Insert one disc, label side up into the disc
opening. When inserted, the disc automatically
loads into the unit and play starts at the
beginning of the first track (selection).
When the disc reaches the end, the disc player
automatically returns to the beginning of the
disc and resumes playing.
NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc
opening is secured to prevent the
accidental insertion of a second disc.

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 NOTE: The CD player has heat protection
circuitry to protect the laser diode. If
the temperature of the player reaches
167˚F (75˚C), the heat detection circuit
will shut off the player and “TOO
HOT” will scroll in the display for
approximately five seconds (radio will
resume playing). When the temperature
returns to normal operating range, the
CD player will again be operational.
How to stop and restart the CD player
When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically
enters the play mode and the play indicator a
illuminates. To stop temporarily, press the
“PLAY/STOP” button or the “AM/FM” button.
The stop indicator X in the display illuminates
and operation returns to the radio mode. To
resume CD play, press the “PLAY/STOP”
button once again.
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF
during play and then is set to the ON
or ACCESSORY position, the CD
player will resume playing in the mode
it was in when ignition was turned off.
Using the “SEEK” feature
The “SEEK” feature allows you to quickly find a
particular selection on the disc.
Press the bottom (b) half of the “SEEK” button
once to repeat the current playing selection.
Press the top (a) half of the “SEEK” button to
advance to the next selection.
Pressing and holding the bottom (b) or top (a)
half of the “SEEK” button will scroll backward
and forward respectively through the tracks.

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 How to fast forward or reverse your CD
player
To quickly search for a particular point in a
selection, press the “FF” button (to fast forward)
or the “REV” button (to reverse). While either
button is pressed, the disc goes forward or
backward at two different speeds depending on
how long the button is held down. (Pressing
either button for more than three seconds will
speed up the process.) Release the button at the
desired point (found by watching the elapsed
playing time in the display or by listening to the
sound during fast forward or reverse). When
you have reached the beginning of track 1, the
CD player will begin playing.
When you have reached the end of the disc by
keeping the fast forward button pressed, the
display will show “END” and the player will go
into pause mode. Push the “PLAY/STOP”
button to begin playing the first track of the
disc, press the “REV” button to back up from
the end of the disc, or use the “SEEK” function
to locate a desired track.
Using the “SCAN” function
Press the “SCAN/TUNE” button to enter the
scan mode. Once in the scan mode, press the top
(a) or bottom (b) half of the “SEEK” button to
scan forward or reverse, respectively. The CD
player will begin scanning the disc, stopping on
each listenable track for approximately eight
seconds. This continues until you press the
“SCAN/TUNE” button a second time. While in
the scan mode, the display shows the current
sampled track number.

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 Special features of your CD player

❑ Compression
The compression feature will bring soft and
loud passages closer together for a more
consistent listening level.
To turn the compression on, press the
“COMP” button. When on, the compression
indicator (“C”) will appear in the display.
Press the button again to turn off.

❑ Automatic Disc Storage

If the disc is ejected from the CD player but
is not removed from the disc opening within
approximately 10 seconds, the player will
automatically reload the disc for storage,
unless the disc is automatically ejected due to
a “focus error” (disc inserted upside down).
In this case, the disc will not be automatically
reloaded.
How to eject the disc
Push the “EJECT” button to stop play, eject the
disc and resume radio operation of your audio
system.
NOTE: You can eject the disc while the radio
power and/or ignition is on or off.

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 How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD
Player and Discs
To ensure the continued performance of your
Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the
following precautions:

❑ Always handle the disc by its edge. Never

touch the playing surface.

❑ Before playing, inspect the disc for any

contamination. If needed, clean the disc with
an approved disc cleaner, such as the
DiscwasherH Compact Disc Cleaner or the
Allsop 3H Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping
from the center out to the edges. Do not use
a circular motion to clean.

❑ Do not clean discs with solvents such as

benzine, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or antistatic spray intended for
analog records.

❑ Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as defroster and floor
heating ducts. Do not leave any discs in a
parked car in direct sunlight where there may
be a considerable rise in temperature or
damage may result.

❑ After playing, store the disc in its case.

❑ If a disc has already been inserted, do not try
to insert another disc. Doing so may damage
the disc player.

❑ Do not insert anything other than a disc into

the disc player.

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 CAUTION: The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard as the laser
beam used in this compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to
disassemble the case. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Common Operating Conditions of Your
CD Player
The following information is designed to help
you recognize typical situations that could be
mistakenly interpreted as mechanical
malfunctions of the disc player.

❑ A disc is already loaded.

❑ The disc is inserted with the label surface
downward.

❑ The disc is dusty or defective.

❑ The player’s internal temperature is above
140˚F (60˚C). Allow the player to cool off
before operating.

❑ Different manufacturers of compact discs may

produce discs with different dimensions or
tolerances, some of which may not be within
industry standards or in accordance with the
CD format. Because of this, a new disc that is
free of dust and scratches could be defective
and may not play on your Ford Compact
Disc Player.

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 If play does not begin after the CD button is
pushed:

❑ The radio is not on.

❑ The unit is in the stop mode.
❑ Moisture may have condensed on the lenses
within the unit. If this occurs, remove the
disc and wait approximately an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
If the sound skips:

❑ Badly scratched discs or extremely rough

roads will cause the sound to skip. Skipping
will not damage the disc player or scratch the
discs.

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 Using the Controls on Your New Radio
How to turn the radio on and off
Press the “POWER” button to turn the radio on.
Press it again to turn it off.
How to adjust the volume
Press the +/S side of the “VOL” button to
increase/decrease the volume. Bars illuminate in
the display to show the relative volume level.
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a
certain listening level when the
ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the
volume will come back to a “nominal”
listening level. However, if the radio
power is turned off (with the
“POWER” button), the volume will
remain in the position it was set at
when radio power is switched back on.
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
Push the “AM/FM” button to select the desired
frequency band. When in the radio mode,
pushing the button more than once will alternate
between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are
used with the station memory buttons described
under How to Tune Radio Stations.
How to tune radio stations
There are four ways for you to tune in a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station using the “SCAN/TUNE” button,
“SEEK” the station, “SCAN” to the station or
select the station by using the memory buttons,
which you can set to any desired frequency.
These four methods are described below.

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 ❑ Using the “TUNE” function
You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time (FM changes in
increments of 200 kHz; AM changes in
increments of 10 kHz) by first pressing the
“SCAN/TUNE” button twice (display shows
“TUNE”), then — within approximately five
seconds — pressing and releasing either the
right (a) or left (b) side of the “SEEK”
button. To change frequencies quickly, press
and hold down either the right or left side of
the “SEEK” button.
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any
allowable broadcast frequency, whether or
not a station is present on that frequency.
(See All About Radio Frequencies in this
section.)

❑ Using the “SEEK” function

This feature on your radio allows you to
automatically select listenable stations up or
down the frequency band. Press the right a
side of the “SEEK” button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band.
Press the left b side of the button to select
the next listenable station down the
frequency band. By holding the button down,
listenable stations can be passed over to reach
the desired station.

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 ❑ Using the “SCAN” function
Pressing the “SCAN/TUNE” button once
enters the scan mode (display will indicate
“SCN”). Pushing the right (a) side of the
“SEEK” button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each
listenable station for approximately a
five-second sampling. Pushing the left (b)
side of the “SEEK” button will begin the scan
mode down the frequency band, again
stopping on each listenable station for
approximately a five-second sampling.
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station press the “SCAN/TUNE”
button again.

❑ Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons

Your radio is equipped with 5 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 5 preset AM stations and 10
preset FM stations (5 in FM1 and 5 in FM2).
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons
to the desired frequencies:
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
NOTE: If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected,
the clock and station memory preset
buttons (if programmed in auto mode)
will need to be reset.

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 ❑ Using the Automatic Memory Load feature
You can activate the Auto Memory Load
feature by pressing and holding the “AUTO
PRESET” button for approximately three
seconds. Auto Memory Load sets all memory
buttons in AM, FM1 and FM2 sequentially by
seeking out the first five strong stations for
the respective band and storing them in
memory buttons 1-5. (FM2 will store the
second set of strong stations from the FM
band.)
With Auto Memory Store, you can
continually set strong stations into your
memory buttons without losing your existing
memory presets, which is especially handy
while traveling. Your radio will automatically
set your memory buttons to the strong local
stations so you don’t have to continually
manually tune to existing stations.
Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the
“AUTO PRESET” button once. Your radio
will set the first five strong stations of the
band you are in (AM, FM1 or FM2) into the
memory buttons. The display will show
“AUTO”, then run through the frequencies,
stopping momentarily on the stations being
set into the memory buttons. The radio is
now in the “AUTO” mode and this display
will show “AUTO” each time a preset is
activated.
NOTE: If there are fewer than five strong
stations in the frequency band, the
remaining unfilled buttons will store
the last strong station detected on the
band.

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 After all stations have been filled, the radio
will begin playing the station stored on
memory button 1.
To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode
and return to the manually-set memory
button stations (or those stations set using
Auto Memory Load), simply push the
“AUTO PRESET” button. Display will show
“AUTO” then “OFF”. The next time Auto
Memory Store is activated on that band, the
radio will store the next set of five strong
stations.
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio

❑ Increasing or decreasing bass response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until
the display reads “BASS.” Push the “+” side
of the “VOL” button to increase bass (more
“lows”), and push the “-” side to decrease
bass (less “lows”).

❑ Increasing or decreasing treble response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until
the display reads “TREB.” Push the “+” side
of the “VOL” button to increase treble (more
“highs”), and push the “-” side to decrease
treble (less “highs”).

❑ Adjusting speaker balance

Balance control allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right and left
speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button
repeatedly until the display reads “BAL.”
Push the “+” side of the “VOL” button to
shift the sound to the right speakers, and
push the “-” side to shift the sound to the
left speakers.
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 ❑ Adjusting speaker fader
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button
repeatedly until the display reads “FADE.”
Push the “+” side of the “VOL” button to
shift the sound to the front speakers, and
push the “-” side to shift the sound to the
rear speakers.
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show
relative levels of bass and treble and
positions of speaker balance and fader
functions after adjustments are made,
then revert to volume level set.
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
How to insert a tape
Your cassette tape player is equipped with
power loading. Once you insert a tape and push
slightly (with the open edge to the right), the
loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of
the way in and play will begin after a
momentary tape tightening process. Display
indicates “M” (for metal/CrO2) while tape is
playing.
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is one.
How to locate a desired track on the tape
There are four ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast
forward, rewind, “SEEK” or “SCAN” function.
Following are brief descriptions of each.

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 ❑ Fast forwarding the tape
To fast foward the tape, press the “FF”
button. The radio will automatically begin
playing until fast forward is manually
stopped. At the end of the tape, the direction
automatically reverses and plays the other
side of the tape.

❑ Rewinding the tape

To rewind the tape, press the “REW” button.
The radio will automatically begin playing
until rewind is manually stopped or the
beginning of the tape is reached.

❑ Using the “SEEK” function with your cassette

tape player
While in the tape mode, push the right (a)
side of the “SEEK” button to seek forward to
the next selection on the tape. Push the left
(b) side to seek the previous tape selection.
NOTE: If you want to restart a currently
playing tape selection, press the left
(b) side of the “SEEK” button after
approximately three seconds into the
current selection.
Whirling sprockets in the display (l)
indicate the direction of tape travel.

❑ Using the “SCAN” function with your

cassette tape player
Press the “SCAN/TUNE” button to enter the
scan mode (display indicates “SCN”).
Pushing the right (a) side of the “SEEK”
button will begin the forward scan mode on
the tape currently playing, stopping on each
tape selection for approximately an
eight-second sampling.
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 Pushing the left (b) side of the “SEEK”
button will begin the reverse scan mode,
stopping on each previous tape selection for
approximately an eight-second sampling.
While scanning, the display indicates whirling
sprockets plus an “S” (m).
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection press the
“SCAN/TUNE” button again.

❑ How to change the side of the tape being

played
The alternate track of the tape can be selected
anytime by pressing the “PLAY/PROG”
button.
How to eject the tape
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
“EJCT” button. The radio will resume playing if
the radio power is on. The tape cartridge can be
ejected with radio power (and/or ignition) on or
off.
How to store the tape
Press the “AM/FM” button to stop the tape
player and resume radio play. The cassette will
be stored in the tape player and the X symbol
in the display will be lit until you push the
“PLAY PROG” button to resume tape play. Fast
forward and fast rewind can be used while the
tape is in storage mode without interrupting
radio play.

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 Using the DolbyH B noise reduction feature
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Push the k button to activate. When on, the
k symbol above the button will be lit.
Clock Operation
How to view the clock mode
Press the “CLOCK” button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximately ten seconds before changing back
to the clock mode.
How to set the clock
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press and hold in the “CLOCK” button,
press the “SEEK” button left (b) to advance
the hours and right (a) to advance the
minutes.
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
NOTE: On the High-Level Audio System, the
clock can be set with the radio power
on or off

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 Tape error messages
Your cassette tape player is equipped to
diagnose certain problems you may experience.
Error codes are as follows:
Error 0 — Communication error between the
radio controller and the tape controller. The
cassette player will eject the tape. Insert the tape
again. If the same error code appears, turn the
ignition off, then back on again and insert the
tape.
Error 1 — Possible problem cartridge. The
cassette tape player will eject the tape. Insert the
tape again. If the same error code appears in the
display, try a different cartridge.
Error 2 — Tape eject or load failure. Your
cassette tape player will go into the pause mode.
Push “EJCT” to eject the tape. If the tape doesn’t
eject, refer the problem to qualified personnel for
service.
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:

❑ Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to

clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours
of play will help maintain the best playback
sound and proper tape operation.

❑ Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or

less should be used. Tapes longer than 90
minutes are thinner and subject to breakage
or may jam the tape player mechanism.

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 ❑ Protect cassettes from exposure to direct
sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or
cold. If they are exposed to extreme
conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.

❑ If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it

before playing by putting your finger or a
pencil into one of the holes and turning the
hub until the tape is tight.

❑ Loose labels on cassette tapes can become

lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting cassette.

❑ Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape

player. High heat in the vehicle can cause the
cassette to warp.

Rear Seat Radio Controls

Using the Rear Seat Radio Controls
Rear seat radio controls are available on
Econoline models equipped with Compact Disc
Radios or High-Level Audio Systems only.
The rear seat radio controls are located behind
the driver on the left hand side of the vehicle.
These controls duplicate several radio functions
of the radio and allow the use of headphones in
the vehicle.

Rear Seat Radio Controls

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 How to turn the rear seat radio controls on
and off
Press memory preset buttons “1” and “3”
simultaneously on the face of your radio to turn
the rear seat radio controls on. A headphones
symbol (j) will appear in the display when the
rear seat controls are on. Press “1” and “3”
simultaneously again to turn rear seat radio
controls off.
How to adjust the volume
Press the right (+) side of the “VOLUME” rocker
switch to increase volume, and push the left (-)
side to decrease the volume of the rear speakers.
NOTE: Rear seat control volume can be set no
higher than current radio setting unless
speakers are turned off. See note under
How to turn speakers on and off.
Setting the AM or FM frequency band
Push the “BAND” button to change the
frequency band.
Using the “MEMORY” button
Push the “MEMORY” button to access the
station you have set into memory button 1 on
the face of the radio. Successively pushing this
button will access, numerically, all stations set
into the Station Memory Preset buttons (1
through 5).

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 How to turn the speakers on and off
When the rear seat controls are on, push the
“SPKRS ON-OFF” button to turn all speakers
off. Push again to turn all speakers on.
NOTE: Turning the ignition off, then on again
will not turn the speakers back on, if
previously turned off by the “SPKRS
ON-OFF” button on the rear seat
controls.
Using the “SEEK” function
Press the right (a) side of the “SEEK” rocker
switch to seek to the next radio station. Press the
left (b) side of the “SEEK” rocker switch to
seek to the previous radio station.
NOTE: When using the rear seat controls with
a High-Level Audio System, the
“SEEK” function on the rear seat
controls will also function with
cassettes, seeking the next (“SEEK a”)
or previous (“b SEEK”) selection on
the tape.
Using headphones with the rear seat
controls
Two 3.5mm headphone jacks have been
provided on the rear seat controls. Plug
headphone(s) into the provided jack(s) to operate
headphones.

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 How to tune radio stations (Stereo Radio)
There are three ways for you to tune in to a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station by using the “TUNE” button, “SEEK” the
station or select the station by using the memory
preset buttons, which you can set to any desired
frequency.
How to tune radio stations (Stereo Cassette
Radio)
There are four ways for you to tune in to a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station by using Automatic Music Search
(“AMS”), “SEEK” the station, “SCAN” to the
station or select the station by using the memory
buttons, which you can set to any desired
frequency.

❑ Using the “TUNE” function

You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by pressing and
releasing either the right (+) or left (-) side of
the “TUNE” button. To change frequencies
quickly, press and hold down either the right
or left side of the “TUNE” button.
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any
allowable broadcast frequency, whether or
not a station is present on that frequency.
(See All About Radio Frequencies in this
section.)

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 ❑ Using the “AMS” function to manually tune
your radio (Stereo Cassette Radio)
You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by first pressing the
“AMS” button (display shows “TUNE”) then
within approximately five seconds pressing
and releasing either the right a or left b
side of the “SEEK” button. To change
frequencies quickly, press and hold down
either the right or left side of the “SEEK”
button.

❑ Using the “SEEK” function

This feature on your radio allows you to
automatically select listenable stations up or
down the frequency band. Press the right a
side of the “SEEK” button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band.
Press the left b side of the button to select
the next listenable station down the
frequency band. By holding the button down,
listenable stations can be passed over to reach
the desired station.

❑ Using the “SCAN” function (Stereo Cassette

Radio)
Press the “SCAN” button to enter the scan
mode. The radio will begin scanning up the
frequency band, stopping on each listenable
station for approximately a five-second
sampling. This continues until you press the
“SCAN” button a second time.

❑ Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons

Your radio is equipped with 5 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 5 preset AM stations and 10
preset FM stations (5 in FM1 and 5 in FM2).

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 Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons
to the desired frequencies:
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
NOTE: If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected,
the clock and station memory preset
buttons (if programmed in auto mode)
will need to be reset.
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until
the display reads “BASS.” Push the right (+)
side of the “VOLUME” button to increase
bass (more “lows”), and push the left (-) side
to decrease bass (less “lows”).

❑ Increasing or decreasing treble response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until
the display reads “TREB.” Push the right (+)
side of the “VOLUME” button to increase the
treble (more “highs”), and push the left (-)
side to decrease treble (less “highs”).

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 Speaker features and operation

❑ Adjusting speaker balance

Balance control allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right and left
speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button
repeatedly until the display reads “BAL.”
Push the right (+) side of the “VOLUME”
button to shift the sound to the right
speakers, and push the left (-) side to shift
the sound to the left speakers.

❑ Adjusting speaker fader

Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button
repeatedly until the display reads “FADE.”
Push the right (+) side of the “VOLUME”
button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and push the left (-) side to shift
the sound to the rear speakers.
NOTE: Illuminated bars show relative levels of
bass and treble and positions of
speaker balance and fader functions
after adjustments are made, then revert
to volume level set.

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 Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
How to insert a tape
Insert a cassette (with the open edge to the
right) firmly into the tape door opening, making
sure the cassette is completely in and “seated.”
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on.
How to locate a desired track on the tape

❑ Using the Automatic Music Search (“AMS”)

Press and hold the “AMS” button (“AMS”
will appear in the display). Then, push the
left h button to rewind to the beginning
of the current selection or press the right
g button to fast forward to the beginning
of the next selection.

❑ How to change the side of the tape being

played
The alternate track (other side) of the tape
can be selected at any time by pushing both
fast-wind buttons (h and g) at the
same time. The number in the display will
alternate between 1 and 2.
How to eject the tape
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
“EJECT” button. The radio will resume playing.

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 Using the DolbyH B noise reduction feature
Push the k button to activate. Push again to
deactivate.
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
How to view the clock mode
Press the “CLOCK” button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximatedly ten seconds before changing
back to the clock mode.
How to set the clock
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press and hold in the “CLOCK” button,
press the “SEEK” button left (b) to advance
the hours and right (a) to advance the
minutes.
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.

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 Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:

❑ Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to

clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours
of play will help maintain the best playback
sound and proper tape operation.

❑ Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or

less should be used. Tapes longer than 90
minutes are thinner and subject to breakage
or may jam the tape player mechanism.

❑ Protect cassettes from exposure to direct

sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or
cold. If they are exposed to extreme
conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.

❑ If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it

before playing by putting your finger or a
pencil into one of the holes and turning the
hub until the tape is tight.

❑ Loose labels on cassette tapes can become

lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.

❑ Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape

player when not in use. High heat in the
vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.

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 Using the Controls on Your New Radio
How to turn the radio on and adjust the
volume
Press the “ON/VOL-PUSH-CLOCK” control to
turn the radio on. Press again to turn it off.
Rotate the control clockwise to increase the
volume.
NOTE: If your radio has a clock feature, turn
the radio on by rotating the control
clockwise. Pushing the control in will
change the display from the radio
frequency to the clock (time) or from
the clock to the radio frequency.
How to tune radio stations
There are two ways for you to tune to a
particular station. You can manually locate a
station using the “TUNE” button or select a
station using the “MEMORY PRESET” buttons,
which you can set to any desired frequency.

❑ Using the “TUNE” function

You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by pressing and
releasing either the right (a) or left (b) side
of the “TUNE” button. To change frequencies
quickly press and hold down either the right
or left side of the “TUNE” button.
The “TUNE” control adjusts your radio to
any allowable broadcast frequency regardless
of whether or not a station is present on that
frequency. (See All About Radio Frequencies in
this section.)

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 ❑ Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
Your radio is equipped with 6 station
memory preset buttons. These buttons can be
used to select up to 6 preset AM stations.
Follow the easy steps below to set these
buttons to the desired frequencies:
1. Tune to the desired frequency.
2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button in until the sound returns.
That station is now held in memory on that
button.
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset you want to set.
NOTE: If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected,
the clock and station memory preset
buttons (if programmed in auto mode)
will need to be reset.
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
The “TONE” button on the right side of your
radio controls the bass and treble balance. Rotate
the control clockwise to increase the treble
response (more highs) and counterclockwise to
increase the bass response (more lows).
Clock Operation
How to view the clock mode
Press the “CLOCK” button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximately ten seconds before changing back
to the clock mode.

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 How to set the clock
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press and hold in the
ON/VOL-PUSH-CLOCK control.
3. While holding the
“ON/VOL-PUSH-CLOCK” button in, press
the “TUNE” button left (S) to advance the
hours and right (+) to advance the minutes.
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
Common Radio Reception Conditions
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
1. Distance/Strength
The strength of the FM signal is directly related
to the distance the signal must travel. The
listenable range of an average FM signal is
approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond
this distance, the radio is operating in a fringe
area and the signal becomes weaker.
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna
(Whether you have a power antenna or
a manually adjustable antenna) is fully
extended to its maximum length for
proper reception. If your antenna is not
fully extended, you may experience
signal loss while traveling in fringe
reception areas.
2. Terrain
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of
the area over which the signal travels may
prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.

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 If there is a building or large structure between
the antenna and station, some of the signal
“bends” around the building, but certain spots
receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
“shadow” of the structure will allow the station
to return to normal.
When the radio waves are reflected off objects or
structures, the reflected signal cancels the normal
signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise and
distortion. Cancellation effects are most
prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can
become quite severe in hilly terrain and
depressed roadways.
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
Another reception phenomenon is Strong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas) several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.

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 Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
All About Radio Frequencies
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies
AM and FM radio stations may use for their
broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are, AM:
530, 540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps; FM:
87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz steps.
Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given
area. This radio will tune to each of these
frequencies using manual tune and no fine
tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use
other frequencies.
Some FM radio stations advertise a
“rounded-off” frequency which is not the
frequency they actually broadcast on. For
example, a radio station that is assigned a
frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself “Radio 99”
even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FM
broadcast frequency.

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 Important Warranty and Service
Information
Warranty
Your sound system is warranted for three years
or 36,000 miles (60,000 kilometers), whichever
comes first. Consult your vehicle warranty
booklet for further information. Ask your dealer
for a copy of this limited warranty.
Service
At Ford Electronics, we stand behind our audio
systems with a comprehensive service and repair
program. If anything should go wrong with
your Ford audio system, return to your dealer
for service. There is a nationwide network of
qualified Ford authorized repair centers to assist
you.

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 Driving Your Econoline

Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary

depending on which type of transmission your
vehicle has.

❑ an Automatic Transmission (C-6)

❑ an Electronic 4-speed Automatic Transmission
(E4OD)

❑ an Electronic 4-speed Automatic Transmission

(4R7OW)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
Powertrain Control Module that limits engine
and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to
promote durability.

Automatic Transmission
Operation (C-6)
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
Your vehicle’s gearshift is on the steering
column. You can put the gearshift in any of
several positions.
NOTE: Do not rest your hand on the gearshift
lever while driving your vehicle
because you could cause the gearshift
lever to move out of position.

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 The positions of the column-mounted gearshift

RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.

Once you place the gearshift securely into

position, gradually release the brake pedal and
use the accelerator as necessary.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the key.
3. Insert the key and rotate one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).

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 4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
5. Start the vehicle.
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titled Servicing Your Econoline
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.

RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.

R (Reverse)
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
Driving
When to use D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position. As the
vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts from
First gear to Second and Second to Third will
occur. The transmission automatically downshifts
as speed decreases.
When to use 2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to drive up moderately steep
grades, to start-up on slippery roads or to
provide engine braking on downgrades.
Do not go faster than 55 mph (88 km/h) in this
gear.
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 When to use 1 (Low)
Use 1 (Low) to drive up steep grades and to
provide maximum engine braking on hilly roads.
Upshifts from 1 (Low) can be made by manually
shifting to 2 (Second) or D (Drive). Selection of 1
(Low) gear provides only First gear operation at
start-up. When driving, manually shifting to 1
(Low) will result in downshifts to Second gear
or First gear depending on vehicle speed.
NOTE: Do not drive faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) in this gear.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). This position locks the
transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning. To securely latch the gearshift in the P
(Park) position, pull it toward you, push it
completely counterclockwise against the stop,
and then push it toward the instrument panel.
The gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) if
you cannot rotate it in a clockwise direction
without lifting it toward you.

RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).

RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.

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 Forced Downshifts
To gain added acceleration in D (Drive) (when
passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to
the floor. The transmission will downshift to
Second gear at speeds from about 35 to 55 mph
(56 to 88 km/h) or to either First or Second gear
at speeds under 35 mph (56 km/h).
Power Braking
Increasing the engine speed above idle without
vehicle movement (such as holding the brake) in
a forward or reverse gear causes transmission
stall. Continued operation in the stall condition
can result in transmission overheat, malfunction
or fluid expulsion.

Automatic Transmission
Operation (E4OD and 4R70W)
The E4OD and 4R70W transmissions are
electronically controlled four speed automatic
transmissions with overdrive. Transmission
operation is controlled by the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM).
The PCM will automatically adjust transmission
operation to make up for varying conditions.
Several sensors located on the engine and
transmission such as Throttle Position, Engine
Speed, Vehicle Speed and Transmission
Temperature are used by the PCM to shift the
transmission into a higher or lower gear when
required for the best performance and fuel
economy. For example, you may notice that the
transmission will upshift to a higher gear more
quickly when the vehicle is first driven and has
not reached normal operating temperature.

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 The PCM also controls the transmission’s Torque
Converter Clutch to further raise vehicle
performance and fuel economy. The Torque
Converter Clutch will engage when the
transmission operating temperature and other
conditions determined by the PCM have been
met. Engagement of the clutch may be noted as
a decrease in engine speed after an upshift has
completed or when the driver has depressed the
throttle while driving at a steady road speed.
To help in troubleshooting, the PCM continually
performs self-tests on the electronic control
system and if any faults are detected, will store
them in memory. The Transmission Control
Indicator Light (TCIL), which is located on the
gearshift lever, may flash steadily if a
malfunction has been detected. If the TCIL is
flashing, contact your Ford dealer as soon as
possible. If this condition persists, damage to the
transmission could occur.
NOTE: The word “OFF” located on the end of
the gearshift lever is the transmission
control indicator light (TCIL).
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
Your vehicle’s gearshift is on the steering
column. The Transmission Control Switch and
indicator light are located on the end of the
gearshift lever. You can put the gearshift in any
of the several positions.

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 The positions of the column-mounted gearshift

Transmission Control Switch and indicator light (located

on the gearshift lever)

RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.

Once you place the gearshift securely into

position, gradually release the brake pedal and
use the accelerator as necessary.

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 NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the key.
3. Insert the key and rotate one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
5. Start the vehicle.
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titled Servicing Your Econoline
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.

RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.

R (Reverse)
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).

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 Driving
When to use j (Overdrive)
This is the normal driving position. As the
vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts to
second, third and fourth gears will occur when
j Overdrive is chosen on the selector and the
transmission control switch has not been
pressed. The transmission will shift into the
correct gear when the right speed is achieved,
for the accelerator pedal position you have
chosen.
When to use Drive
You will note that there isn’t a drive position on
your gearshift indicator. However, you will find
a Transmission Control Switch and an indicator
light labeled “Overdrive” located on the end of
the gearshift lever. Press this switch and the
word “OFF” will illuminate on the shift lever
knob. With the word “OFF” illuminated, the
transmission will operate in gears one through
three. Operating in the Overdrive “OFF” mode
gives more engine braking than Overdrive and
is useful for descending hills or when towing.

Transmission Control Switch and indicator light (located

on the gearshift lever)

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 To return the transmission to the normal j
Overdrive operation, press the transmission
control switch again. The Transmission Control
Indicator Light will not be illuminated when
Overdrive operation resumes. This switch may
be used to select O/D ON or O/D OFF any
time the vehicle is being driven.
When starting your vehicle, the overdrive system
will automatically be in the normal overdrive
mode.
If the Transmission Control Indicator Light is
flashing on and off steadily, a transmission
system malfunction was detected. The
transmission will operate in a failure
management mode and may have harsh
engagements, firm shift feel, or abnormal shift
schedule. If this condition persists, damage to
the transmission could occur. Contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
When to use 2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or
to provide additional engine braking on
downgrades. This position provides 2 (Second)
gear operation only.
When to use 1 (Low)
Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine
braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts from 1
(Low) can be made by manually shifting to 2
(Second) or j (Overdrive). Selection of 1 (Low)
gear provides only low gear operation from
start-up. Selection of 1 (Low) while at higher
speeds provides a shift to second gear, and a
shift to first gear will occur after the vehicle
decelerates to the proper speed.

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 P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). This position locks the
transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning. To securely latch the gearshift in the P
(Park) position, pull it toward you, push it
completely counterclockwise against the stop,
and then push it toward the instrument panel.
The gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) if
you cannot rotate it in a clockwise direction
without lifting it toward you.

RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).

RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.

Forced Downshifts
To gain extra acceleration in j Overdrive or
Drive (O/D OFF), push the accelerator to the
floor. The transmission will automatically
downshift to the appropriate gear: third, second
or first.
Power Braking
Increasing the engine speed above idle without
vehicle movement (such as holding the brake) in
a forward or reverse gear causes transmission
stall.
NOTE: Continued operation in the stall
condition can result in transmission
overheat, malfunction or fluid
expulsion.
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 Steering Your Vehicle
Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power
steering uses energy from the engine to help
steer your vehicle.
If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
NOTE: After any severe impact such as
striking large potholes, sliding into
curbs on icy roads, or a collision
involving the front end, observe the
steering wheel alignment. If the spokes
of the steering wheel seem to be in a
different position while going straight
down the road, have the front
suspension and steering checked for
possible damage.

Brakes
Front Disc Brakes
The front disc brakes are self-adjusting. They do
not require service other than periodic inspection
for pad wear.

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 Rear Drum Brakes
The rear drum brakes are self-adjusting.
Automatic adjustment occurs when the brakes
are applied while “backing up.” If normal
operation does not include much backing, adjust
the brakes when they seem “low,” using the
procedure under If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or
Pedal is Low in this chapter.
Rear Disc Brakes (Econoline Super Duty
Only)
The rear disc brakes are self-adjusting. They do
not require service other than periodic
lubrication of the caliper slide rails and
inspection for pad wear.
Hydraulic Power Brakes
The hydraulic brake system is made up of two
independent hydraulic circuits. One hydraulic
circuit supplies fluid to the front disc brakes and
the other hydraulic circuit supplies fluid to the
rear drum brakes. These two circuits are
supplied by a common hydraulic brake fluid
reservoir, with a fluid level sensor.
The brake light in the instrument cluster will
light for low brake fluid in the common brake
fluid reservoir.

RWARNING
An increase in pedal travel will result in
reduced braking capability. The brake
system should be checked immediately.

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 Hydraulic Brake Booster System
(Hydro Boost)
The Hydro Boost system receives its source of
power from the power steering system pump.
Rear Anti-lock Brakes (If equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Rear
Anti-lock Brake System. This system prevents at
least one and often both rear wheels from
completely locking up when the brakes are
applied in a panic stop, for example.
Even with the Anti-lock Brake System, you
should be careful when braking. Front brake
lock up on any surface, even on smooth
pavement causes loss of steering control. Heavy
braking on roads with loose surfaces such as
snow or gravel, or severe pavement irregularities
could also cause you to lose steering control of
your vehicle.

RWARNING
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.

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.
Anti-lock Brake System (If equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Four
Wheel Anti-lock Braking System (4WABS). The
4WABS helps the driver to maintain vehicle
control by preventing wheel lockup during hard
braking.
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 The 4WABS operates with a computer that is
able to optimize vehicle control during braking
on varying tire and road conditions by
modulating the brake pressure at each of the
front wheels and the rear axle. This “pumping
action” is similar to the driver “pumping” the
brakes but happens at a much faster rate.

RWARNING
The Anti-lock system does NOT assist the
vehicle in stopping quickly on wet or icy
surfaces. Heavy braking combined with
poor road conditions could cause you to
lose steering control of your vehicle.

Using anti-lock brakes

The operation of a vehicle with 4WABS is not
similar to the operation of normal brakes. Some
differences exist and are listed below:

❑ Apply the brake steadily. In the event of a

panic stop, do NOT “pump” the brakes.
“Pumping” the brakes during an Anti-lock
stop will diminish braking effectiveness.

❑ During an Anti-lock stop, the driver will

notice a brake pedal pulsation and hear some
noise from the engine compartment. This is
an indication that the 4WABS system is
working correctly and is normal.

RWARNING
The Anti-lock system does NOT decrease
the time necessary to apply the brakes.
Always leave enough room between the
vehicle in front of you and your vehicle.

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 4WABS driver warning light
The 4WABS computer continuously monitors the
system while driving for any electrical faults or
system malfunctions. In addition, the 4WABS
computer performs an initial system check called
bulb proveout when the vehicle ignition is
switched on. During bulb proveout, the amber
“ABS” light on the instrument cluster will
momentarily illuminate and then go out.
NOTE: After starting the vehicle and upon
initial drive-off, the driver may notice
a single pulse of the brake pedal and a
noise from the engine compartment.
This is part of the initial system check
and is normal.
Should a malfunction in the 4WABS system
occur, the amber “ABS” light on the instrument
cluster will come on and stay on indicating that
the antilock system has been shut down and the
vehicle needs to be serviced. Normal braking is
not affected unless the red brake warning light
is also illuminated.
NOTE: It is important to note that when the
ABS Warning Light is illuminated the
ABS system is disabled. The vehicle
must be serviced immediately to
restore the benefits of the Anti-lock
system.
NOTE: Mobile phones or radio transmitters
not installed by Ford Motor Company
may interfere with the Anti-lock
System. Should the Anti-lock system
activate unexpectedly or the Anti-lock
Warning Light illuminate after
installation of such a unit, have the
installation of the unit checked.

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 If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal is
“Low”
If brakes do not grip well, it may indicate the
rear drum brakes need adjustment. To do this,
drive the vehicle in reverse at 5 mph (8 km/h)
on level, dry pavement. Stop the vehicle by
firmly applying the brakes. Repeat this
procedure four or five times.
If during normal operation the brake pedal
seems “low”, it may indicate the need for a
brake system inspection and/or service. You
should have your brakes checked as soon as
possible.
Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate
stops does not affect the function of the brake
system and is normal. However, if the squeal
becomes annoyingly loud or increases
significantly in frequency of occurrence, return
the vehicle to your dealer for inspection.

RWARNING
Modifications to the suspension spring
rates and/or vehicle ride height may
adversely affect vehicle stopping ability.

If Brakes Pull
❑ Check tire pressure.
❑ Perform the self-adjustment procedure
described under If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or
Pedal is “Low.”
If pull occurs during the first 500 miles
(800 km), make 10 moderately fast stops from
40 mph (65 km/h) and then perform the
self-adjustment procedure above. It may be
necessary to repeat this operation to properly
seat new brake linings and pads.
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 Stopping Distances
Stopping distances vary with different loads and
driving conditions. Use caution when
encountering new conditions and acquaint
yourself with vehicle performance. Take full
advantage of engine braking power when
slowing down.
Applying the Brakes
Apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the
“squeeze” technique — push on the brake pedal
with a steadily increasing force. This allows the
wheels to continue to roll while you are slowing
down, which lets you steer properly.

RWARNING
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
brake pedal. This will increase your
vehicle’s stopping distance and may also
cause brake damage.

RWARNING
If you are driving down a long or steep
hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply
your brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.

Using the Parking Brake

The parking brake should be used whenever you
park your vehicle.
The parking brake pedal is suspended just below
the bottom of the instrument panel to the left of
the service brake. To set the parking brake while
parking your vehicle, press the brake pedal with
your right foot and hold it while you push the
parking brake pedal down firmly with your left
foot.
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 Parking Brake

To release the parking brake, press the service

pedal with your right foot and hold it while you
push the parking brake pedal down firmly with
your left foot.

Parking brake (Commercial stripped chassis only)

To release the parking brake for Commerical

Stripped Chassis vehicles, press the service brake
pedal with your right foot and pull the parking
brake release lever.

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 RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.

RWARNING
If the parking brake is fully released, but
the Brake System light remains on, have
the brakes checked immediately. They
may not be working properly.

The parking brake is not designed to stop a

moving vehicle, but you can use the parking
brake to stop your vehicle in an emergency if
the normal brakes fail. However, since the
parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the
stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely
affected.

Driving Under Special Conditions

Tips for Safe Driving
As with any new vehicle, yours may drive and
handle differently from your previous vehicle.
Use care until you become accustomed to its
various features and driving characteristics.
Operate your vehicle within reasonable limits.
Sudden acceleration, deceleration, turning, or
combinations of these maneuvers can cause a
vehicle to behave differently than anticipated.

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 Wheel Spin
❑ Extreme acceleration can cause the rear
wheels to spin, perhaps resulting in reduced
steering control.
If the wheels spin during vehicle start-up, shift
to a different gear:

❑ Electronic 4-Speed Automatic Transmission

E4OD: use 2 (Second)

❑ 3-Speed Automatic (C6): use 2 (Second)

Move forward slowly and evenly. If this does
not work, try rocking the vehicle.
High Speed Driving
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.

RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.

Speed limiter
All models are equipped with an Electronic
Engine Control (EEC) system which limits the
maximum engine speed and thus road speed in
top gear. Vehicle operation is normal since the
controlled maximum speed is above posted
highway speeds in North America.

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 Driving in Bad Weather
Slippery roads
Drive cautiously on wet or snowy roads:

❑ Do not quickly move the steering wheel

unless necessary.

❑ Drive slower than you normally would.

❑ Give your vehicle more distance to stop.
❑ To stop on ice, shift to N (Neutral) below
10 mph (16 km/h) and gently pump brakes.
(Except with 4WAL)

❑ Consider using one of the lower gears.

RWARNING
To avoid skidding and losing control on
slippery roads, do not downshift into 1
(First) when you are moving faster than
20 mph (32 km/h).

RWARNING
The Anti-Lock Brake System may not
prevent brake lock-up on extremely
slippery surfaces.

Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped)

This axle provides added drive away traction on
slippery surfaces, particularly when one or more
wheels are on a surface with poor traction.
Extended use of other than matching size tires
on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a
permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of
effectiveness does not affect normal driving and
should not be noticeable to the driver.

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 RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.

High water
Never attempt to cross water that is fast flowing
or of unknown depth.
Do not drive through flooded areas unless you
are sure that the water is below the bottom of
the wheel hubs.
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. You may have limited traction or wet
brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because
your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.
After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
NOTE: If the transmission and transfer case is
submerged in water, their fluids should
be checked and changed, if necessary.
NOTE: All rear axle lube quantities must be
replaced every 100,000 miles
(160,000 km) or if the axle has been
submerged in water. Otherwise, the
lube should not be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair
required.

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 Rocking the vehicle
If your vehicle gets stuck (for example, in mud
or snow), you may rock it out of the spot. Shift
in a steady rhythm between forward and reverse
gears. Allow the transmission to fully engage,
then press lightly on the accelerator. Do not rock
the vehicle for more than a few minutes. This
may overheat the engine and transmission,
causing damage to both. In addition, other
vehicle systems and components may also be
damaged.

RWARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.

Driving With a Heavy Load

There are limits to the amount of weight your
vehicle can carry or tow. The total weight of
your vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers
and cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight
that your vehicle carries over the front axle and
rear axle should never be more than the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective
axle.
The weight limits of your vehicle’s tires affect
the GVWR or GAWR limitations. Usage of
replacement tires with higher weight limit than
originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR.
Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may
lower GVWR and GAWR limitations.

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 RWARNING
If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label
is exceeded, your vehicle may be damaged
or you may lose control and injure
someone.

Vehicle/Trailer Loads
All vehicles may tow a Class I trailer provided
the Gross Combined Weight (GCW) is less than
or equal to the GVWR shown on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. For heavier
trailer applications, refer to the towing
information found later in this chapter.
Trailer Towing (may require trailer tow
option package)
Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your
vehicle’s engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires
and suspension. For your safety and for the
good of your vehicle, use the right equipment
for the type of trailer you tow.
Your trailer towing capability will vary based on
the standard and optional equipment on your
vehicle. Refer to the following Vehicle
Loading/Towing Information and the Trailer
Towing Tables to determine the specific towing
capability of your vehicle.

❑ Stay within the load limits when you tow.

❑ Carefully and thoroughly prepare your
vehicle for towing, making sure to use the
right equipment and to attach it properly.
(See Preparing to Tow in this chapter.)

❑ Use extra caution when driving your vehicle

while you tow. (See Driving while you tow in
this chapter.)
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 ❑ Service your vehicle more frequently if you
tow a trailer. (See Servicing your vehicle if you
tow in this chapter.)
Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been
driven at least 500 miles (800 km).

Vehicle Loading/Towing
Information
Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by
weight, not volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space with large or heavy loads.
Maximum safe vehicle weights as well as tire,
rim sizes and inflation pressures are specified for
your vehicle at the assembly plant on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The Certification
Label is located on the left front door lock facing
or the door latch post pillar.
Trucks, unlike passenger cars, are basically
custom vehicles designed to carry a load. Most
owners start with a base vehicle and add
production and dealer installed and/or
aftermarket components to suit their tastes and
purposes. Even trucks that are purchased for
personal transportation only are likely to have
considerable optional equipment, such as step
bumpers and light bars, for example.

RWARNING
Passengers should not be allowed to ride
in the cargo area. Persons not riding in a
seat with a fastened seat belt are much
more likely to suffer serious injury in a
collision. Cargo should always be secured
to prevent it from shifting and causing
damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.

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 Each additional item of equipment affects how
much cargo a vehicle can carry. If a vehicle is
overloaded, performance will suffer and service
concerns may arise.
The following is a typical example of a Safety
Compliance Certification Label and an
explanation of how this information should be
used:

Safety Compliance Certification Label

Do not use the sample numbers on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label shown. Use the
actual numbers from your vehicle certification
label.

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 Understanding Loading/Towing
Information
The following terms are used to describe the
ability to carry or tow a load:

❑ Base Curb Weight

❑ Payload
❑ GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
❑ GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
❑ GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
❑ GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
❑ Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
❑ Maximum Trailer Weight
❑ Trailer Weight Range
Base Curb Weight
The Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants,
emergency tools, spare wheel and tire. It also
includes any equipment that is standard on that
model. It does not include passengers, cargo or
optional equipment installed by factory, dealer,
aftermarket supplier or customer.
Payload
Payload is the combined, maximum allowable
weight of cargo, occupants and optional
equipment that the truck is designed to carry. It
is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base
curb weight.

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 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
If you add base curb weight and the weight of a
load (including passengers, cargo and optional
equipment) being carried at a particular time,
you get the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
It is important to remember that GVW is not a
limit or a specification. If an owner loads up a
vehicle and weighs it, that’s the GVW at that
moment. If the owner piles on more of a load
and weighs it again, that becomes the
GVW...until such time as the vehicle is unloaded.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
To avoid overloading a vehicle, the owner
should observe the manufacturer’s specified
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The GVWR is the
maximum total weight of base vehicle,
passengers, optional components and cargo that
a particular vehicle was designed to carry.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
We have all seen a car or a truck that is loaded
down in the rear and riding high in the front.
This is a dangerous condition that usually means
that the rear suspension components are under
severe strain and that vehicle handling is
impaired. There is more to carrying a load than
just payload or GVWR.
Your Safety Compliance Certification Label not
only gives the GVWR, it also gives the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) which is the
carrying capacity for each axle system. For
trucks, the rear axle will be designed to carry
more weight than the front.

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 The rating is based on the carrying capacity of
the lowest rated axle and suspension component
as well as other factors. This is why it’s so
important to observe vehicle loading ratings.
Overloading a vehicle punishes components and
can lead to shortened service life or outright
failure.
The capacity of the tires is included as part of
the axle and suspension system, which is to be
considered when determining the lowest rated
component. Tires are rated to carry a specific
maximum load at a specific maximum tire
pressure.
Passenger car type tires when installed on light
trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles are
rated at 10% lower load carrying capacity due to
the differences in vehicle usages.
The vehicle must not be loaded to both the front
and rear GAWR because the GVWR will be
exceeded. The GAWR of the front and rear axles
exceeds the GVWR when added together to
allow flexibility in fore and aft loading of cargo.
With the tires inflated to the specified pressure
the total weight of your vehicle must not exceed
the GVWR and GAWR specified on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. This includes full
fuel tank(s), vehicle equipment, and occupants as
well as the cargo load.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
GCWR is the maximum combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo)
and the loaded trailer. The GCWR is specified
by the manufacturer to indicate the combined
maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is
designed to tow.

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 Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
The maximum trailer weight rating is the
maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is
permitted to tow. It is specified by the
manufacturer and is determined by subtracting
the vehicle curb weight for each
engine/transmission combination, any required
option weight for trailer towing and the weight
of the driver from the GCWR for the towing
vehicle.
Maximum Trailer Weight
The maximum trailer weight is the maximum
weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle is
permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting
the weight of the loaded towing
vehicle (including passengers and cargo) from
the GCWR for the towing vehicle.
Trailer Weight Range
The trailer weight range is a specified range by
weight, which the trailer must fall within,
ranging from zero to the maximum trailer
weight rating.
Calculating The Load
To know how much weight your vehicle can
carry:
❑ Obtain ratings from your Safety Compliance
Certification Label, and the Trailer towing
specifications in the owner guide (refer to the
Index)
— Refer to the following sample illustration
to locate the various ratings on your
Safety Compliance Certification Label.
— If you do not plan on pulling a trailer, do
not include these ratings into your
calculations.
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 ❑ Weigh your vehicle as you customarily
operate the vehicle without cargo.

❑ Subtract the total weight of passengers, driver

and optional equipment added by the factory,
dealer or aftermarket supplier to determine
how much cargo weight you can carry.

Sample label

If you suspect that your payload is excessive,

have your vehicle weighed at a highway weigh
station or appropriate commercial facility. Weigh
the total vehicle and trailer (if applicable), then
separately weigh the vehicle at the front and
rear wheels. And finally, weigh the trailer
separately if applicable.
Use this chart to perform your calculations.

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 NOTE: The Truck Safety Compliance
Certification Label has two weight
related entries that sometimes cause
confusion.
Front Axle Reserve Capacity in Pounds (kgs): On
the sample label, this value is given as 83
pounds (38 kgs). Does this mean that you are
limited to adding only 83 pounds (38 kgs) of
accessories to the front end capacity? Not
exactly. This says that you can load 83 pounds
(38 kgs) of options on the front axle, add 150
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 pound (68 kgs) passengers to all seating
positions, and add evenly distributed cargo in
the box without exceeding the GAWR F.
It is possible to hang heavier equipment on the
front as long as the vehicle owner/operator
compensates. This can be accomplished, if
necessary, by carrying fewer passengers, less
cargo or positioning cargo more toward the rear,
which has the effect of reducing the load on the
front. Keep in mind that the GAWR F, GAWR
R, nor the GVWR should ever be exceeded.
Total Accessory Reserve Capacity in Pounds
(kgs): On the sample label this value is given as
112 pounds (51 kgs). This is a number that is
related to government crash test standards, and
only indirectly reflects on the amount of
accessory weight that can be carried.
In the case of both these numbers (83 and 112
pounds) (38 and 51 kgs), the important thing to
remember is that for safe operation, an
owner/operator should calculate the amount and
the distribution of all weights (passengers,
accessory equipment and cargo). These combined
weights should fall below the vehicle’s GVWR
and GAWR.
Trailers
Towing a trailer safely means having the proper
weight on the tongue (usually 10% of the trailer
weight). Load-equalizing hitches on large rigs
may transfer weight to each of the vehicle’s
axles. This weight must be included in capacity
calculations when determining if the vehicle is
loaded within safe limits.
If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo
from your vehicle accordingly. If your vehicle
exceeds the GAWR for either axle, shift the load
or remove cargo accordingly.
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 RWARNING
If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label
is exceeded, your vehicle may be damaged
or you may lose control and injure
someone.

RWARNING
Towing trailers beyond the maximum
recommended gross trailer weight could
result in engine damage, transmission/axle
damage, structural damage, loss of control,
and personal injury.

Use the Safety Compliance Certification Label to

find the axle code number and the engine type
for your vehicle.
Use the appropriate Maximum Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR) chart to find the
Maximum GCWR for your type engine and rear
axle ratio.
Subtract your Loaded Vehicle Weight from the
Maximum GCWR found in the chart. This is the
maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow
and must fall below the maximum shown under
Trailer Weight on the chart.

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 Required equipment

❑ Super Cooling is required with trailers over

2,000 lb (907 kg).

❑ Super Cooling and Handling/Suspension

Package or trailer towing package is required
with trailers over 3,500 lb (1587 kg).
Preparing to Tow
For your safety and for the good of your
vehicle, use the right equipment for the type of
trailer you tow. Also, make sure that all towing
equipment is properly attached to your vehicle.
If you are not certain that you are using the
right equipment in the proper manner, see your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Hitches
For towing trailers up to 2,000 lb (907 kg), use a
weight carrying hitch and ball which uniformly
distributes the trailer tongue loads through the
underbody structure. Use a frame-mounted
weight distributing hitch for trailers over 2,000
lb (907 kg).
Do not use single clamp bumper hitches or
hitches which attach to the axle. Provisions for
multi-clamp type temporary bumper hitch have
been provided (Class I, max. loading), if installed
properly. Follow towing instructions of a
reputable rental agency.
Whenever a trailer hitch and hardware are
removed, make sure all mounting holes in the
underbody are properly sealed to prevent
noxious gases or water from entering.

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 Trailer Tow/Step bumper
The step bumper has a built-in hitch and only
requires a ball with a one inch shank diameter.
The step bumper has a limited Class III
capability (5000 lb/2270 kg) trailer weight and
500 lb/227 kg tongue weight.
Safety Chains
Always use safety chains between your vehicle
and trailer. Cross chains under the trailer tongue
and allow slack for turning corners. Connect
safety chains to the vehicle frame or hook
retainers. Never attach chains to the bumper.
Located near the step bumper hitch ball position
are two holes in the hitch plate for a Class III
trailer (max). These holes may be used for safety
chain attachment when towing with a step
bumper. Always use safety chains when towing.
Safety chains are used to retain connection
between the towing and towed vehicle in the
event of separation of the trailer coupling or
ball. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue
and allow slack for turning corners. Connect the
chain to the hitch plate using a positive
coupling, such as “Quick Links”, with a strength
rating of at least that of the safety chain rating.
Trailer Brakes
Separate trailer brakes are required on most
towed vehicles weighing over 1,500 lb (680 kg).

RWARNING
Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake
system directly to your vehicle’s brake
system. Your vehicle may not have
enough braking power and your chances
of having a collision greatly increase.

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 Trailer lamps
Make sure your trailer lamps conform to Federal
and local regulations.
Class I and Class II Trailer Tow electrical wiring
provides two circuits (right hand and left hand)
to operate trailer stop/turn tail lamps. Each
stop/turn circuit will operate one combination
stop/turn light bulb (#1157, 3157, 2357, or 3357)
on the trailer. Never add more than one trailer
light bulb to one circuit.

RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
Driving While You Tow
Be especially careful when driving while you
tow a trailer. Never drive faster than 45 mph
(70 km/h) when you tow in hilly country on
hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
If you use the speed control while you are
towing on very long, steep grades, the speed
control may shut off.
If your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
4-Speed Automatic (E4OD or 4R70W)
transmission, operate in Overdrive. Refer to the
automatic transmission operation earlier in this
chapter.
When descending a steep grade with a trailer,
operate in Drive rather than Overdrive. If
additional braking is needed, shift the automatic
transmission gearshift into 2 (Second) gear or 1
(Low).
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 Servicing your vehicle if you tow
If you tow a trailer for a long distance, your
vehicle will need to be serviced more frequently
than usual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and
Record booklet for additional information.
Trailer towing tips
Before starting on a trip, practice turning,
stopping and backing in an area away from
heavy traffic. Get to know the “feel” of the
vehicle/trailer combination.
Practice backing up. Back up very slowly, with
someone outside at the rear of your trailer to
guide you. Place your hand at the bottom of the
steering wheel and move it in the direction you
want the rear of the trailer to swing. Slight
movement of the steering wheel results in a
much larger movement of the rear of the trailer.
Allow more room for stopping with a trailer
attached. Trailer brakes should be applied first,
whether manually or automatically controlled,
when approaching a stop.
For a good handling truck-trailer combination,
the trailer tongue load should be approximately
10-15% of the loaded trailer weight.
Make a thorough check of your equipment
before starting out on the road. After you have
traveled about 50 miles (80 km) stop in a
protected area and double-check your hitch and
electrical connections. Also check trailer wheel
lug nuts for tightness.
When turning, drive slightly beyond the normal
turning point so the trailer wheels will clear
curbs or other obstructions.

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 When stopped in traffic for long periods of time
in hot weather, place the gearshift selector lever
in P (Park) to increase the engine idle speed.
This aids in engine cooling and air conditioner
efficiency. If the engine overheats, move the
Function Selector Lever to VENT to stop the
compressor and increase the engine speed for a
short time.
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. However, if you must park on a grade,
place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels as
follows:
❑ Apply the brake pedal and hold.
❑ Have another person place the wheel chocks
under the trailer wheels.
❑ With the chocks in place, release the foot
service brakes, making sure the chocks are
holding.
❑ Apply the parking brake by pressing the
service brake pedal down firmly with your
right foot while applying the parking brake
pedal with your left foot.
❑ Shift the gearshift lever into P (Park).

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 To start, after being parked on a grade:
❑ Apply the foot service brakes and hold
❑ Start the engine
❑ Shift transmission into gear and release the
parking brake
❑ Release the foot service brakes and move the
vehicle uphill to free the wheel chocks
❑ Apply the brake pedal and hold while
another person retrieves the chocks.
NOTE: Diesel equipped vehicles not
recommended for snow plowing.

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 Roadside Emergencies

Jump-Starting Your Vehicle

NOTE: Read the 7.3L Diesel Engine Owner’s
Guide Supplement for information on
jump-starting your diesel-powered light
truck.
Your vehicle’s battery may die if you leave the
lights on or any electrical equipment on after
you turn the engine off. If this happens, you
may be able to jump-start from a booster battery
to start your vehicle.

RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode
if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could result in
injury or vehicle damage.

RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a
battery, always shield your face and eyes.
Make sure that you can breathe fresh air.

RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.

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 RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.

If the acid touches someone’s skin, eyes, or

clothing, immediately flush the area with water
for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the
acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water
first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.

RWARNING
Do not push-start your vehicle. You could
damage the catalytic converter. For further
information, see Jumper Cables in the
Index.

To avoid damaging your vehicle or your battery,

and to avoid injury to yourself, follow these
directions for preparing your vehicle to
jump-start and connecting the jumper cables in
the order they are given. If in doubt, call for
road service.
Preparing Your Vehicle
1. Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so
you need to use a 12-volt jumper system.
You will damage your starting motor,
ignition system, and other electrical parts if
you connect them to a 24-volt power supply
(either two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt generator set).
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled
vehicle. You could damage the vehicle’s
electrical system.

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 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of
the disabled vehicle. Make sure the vehicles
do not touch each other. Set the parking
brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any
excessive corrosion before you attach the
jumper cables.
5. Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles.
Turning on the fan helps protect the
electrical system from voltage surges. Turn
off all other switches and lights in both
vehicles to prevent possible damage to either
vehicle’s electrical systems.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect one end of the first jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged
battery. (You can connect either jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal, as long as you
use the same cable for both positive
terminals.) Most jumper cables have a red
cable and a black cable. The red cable is
generally used for the positive terminals and
the black for the negative ones.
NOTE: DO NOT jump-start your auxilliary
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the first cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery.
3. Connect one end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the booster battery
— NOT to the discharged battery.
4. Connect the other end of the second cable to
a good metallic surface on the engine or
frame of the disabled vehicle.
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 RWARNING
Do not connect the end of the second
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark may cause
an explosion of the gases that surround
the battery.

Attaching jumper cables

Jump-Starting
1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in
the way of moving engine parts, then start
the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a
moderate speed.
2. Let the discharged battery charge for a few
minutes and then start the disabled vehicle.
It may take a couple of tries before the
vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start
after several attempts, there may be a
different problem.
3. When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.

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 Removing jumper cables
1. Always remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order. Remove the negative (S) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
2. Remove the negative (S) cable from the
booster battery.
3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine “relearn” its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
You may need to use a battery charger to fully
recharge the battery.
If you need to replace your battery, see Battery
in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter.

Changing a Tire
If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off
the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on
the hazard flashers.
The Conventional Spare Tire
If you have the conventional spare tire, you can
use it as a spare or as a regular tire. This spare
tire is identical to the other tires that come with
your vehicle, although the wheel may not match.
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 RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.

Extended use of other than matching size spare

tires on a Traction-Lok axle could result in a
permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of
effectiveness does not affect normal driving and
should not be noticeable to the driver.
Spare Tire Location
The spare tire for your vehicle is stowed at the
rear under the frame (except cutaway and
stripped chassis models).
To remove the spare tire:
1. Open both of the rear doors. Remove the
access cover from the rubber strip found
behind the left door. Insert tapered end of
lug wrench or tip of jack handle through the
access hole. Turn counterclockwise until the
cable extends enough to allow the spare tire
to be pulled rearward from under the
vehicle.
2. Slide the spare tire to the rear and remove
the retainer from the wheel.
3. To stow the cable/retainer with spare
removed, turn jack handle wrench clockwise
until slack is removed.

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 The spare tire location and assembly

To stow spare tire:

1. Insert the jack handle or lug nut wrench into
the actuator hole and turn counterclockwise
until the cable/retainer is extended for
insertion into the wheel.
2. Install the retainer through wheel center
with valve stem facing up.

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 NOTE: Stow aluminum wheel and tire with
valve stem down.
3. Rotate the handle clockwise to secure tire.
Continue until the lift mechanism “slips”.
4. Check for proper seating against underbody
supports and retighten if necessary.

RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.

Preparing to Change the Tire

NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the
front or rear jacking points, be sure to
use only hoist adapters with a wide
contact surface.
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the
wheel (both directions) that is diagonally
opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.

RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else coule be seriously injured.

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 RWARNING
On E-Super Duty vehicles, the parking
brake is on the transmission. Therefore,
the vehicle will not be prevented from
moving when a rear wheel is lifted, even
if the vehicle is in Park and the parking
brake is applied. Be sure to block both
directions of the wheel that is diagonally
opposite to the wheel that is being lifted.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, someone
could be seriously injured.

2. Get out the spare tire and jack.

The jack, jack handle and lug nut wrench are
stowed as shown below.

Jack handle and wrench stowage

3. Use the tapered end of the lug nut wrench

to unscrew wheel ornaments attached by
retaining screws. Remove any wheel trim.
Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
behind wheel covers or hubcaps and twist
off.

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 4. Loosen the wheel nuts by pulling up on the
handle of the lug nut wrench about one-half
turn (counterclockwise). Do not remove the
wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
Removing and Replacing the Tire
1. Unfold the jack handle and lock into the
jack. Use the jack handle to slide the jack
under the vehicle.

RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.

RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.

2. Positioning the jack

a. To raise a front or rear wheel, place the
jack as shown in the following
illustrations.

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 Jacking point (All models except E-Super Duty)

Jacking point (E-Super Duty)

Instructions for jacking a wheel — All models

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 b. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the
wheel is completely off the ground.

3. Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut

wrench.
4. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, there are
locating pins on the hubs and wheels with
corresponding holes. When you put the wheel
back on, make sure the pins are lined up with
the proper holes.
If your vehicle has single rear wheels, thread the
lug nuts on the wheel studs with the beveled
face toward the wheel. Use the lug nut wrench
to screw the lug nut snugly against the wheel
but do not tighten.
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, thread the
two-element swiveling lug nut on the wheel
studs with the flange face toward the wheel. Use
the lug nut wrench to screw the lug nut snugly
against the wheel but do not tighten.

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 Single rear wheel nut

Dual rear wheel nut

5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle

counterclockwise.
6. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug
nuts in the order shown in the following
illustration.

Lug nut tightening sequence

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 RWARNING
Use of wheels or lug nuts other than
original equipment could cause damage to
the wheel or mounting system and allow
the wheels to come off while the vehicle
is in motion.

7. Replace any wheel covers, ornaments, or hub

caps that your vehicle has. Make sure that
they are screwed or snapped into place.
8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. (Make
sure jack is securely fastened so it doesn’t
rattle when you drive.) The carrier is
designed to hold the temporary spare which
comes with your vehicle. The stowage of a
full size tire in the spare tire carrier may
damage the tire or the vehicle. The flat full
size tire should be stowed securely in the
vehicle until it can be repaired.
9. Unblock the wheels.
On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels
retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified
torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500
miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and at
the intervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet.
Also retighten to the specified torque at 500
miles (800 km) of operation after any wheel
change or any time the lug nuts are loosened.

RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at
mileages specified could allow wheels to
come off while the vehicle is in motion.

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 If the Engine Cranks But Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel pump
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
For information on how to check and reset the
fuel pump shut-off switch, see Fuel pump shut-off
switch in the Index.

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 Towing Your Vehicle
The recommended method to tow your
Econoline is with flatbed or wheel lift
equipment. However, slingbelt towing is
acceptable. On vehicles equipped with an air
dam, the towbar will deform the rubber air dam.

RWARNING
Never use a tow bar that attaches to the
bumper when you tow your vehicle. This
could damage the bumper and cause an
accident.

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 Customer Assistance

Roadside Assistance
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
that put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages
beyond this period (available through Ford Auto
Club in the United States or Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:

❑ Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.

❑ Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
❑ Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
❑ Bring you fuel if you run out.
❑ Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).

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 How to use Roadside Assistance
Your Roadside Assistance identification card can
be found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your
glove compartment. Complete the card and place
it in your wallet for quick reference.
To receive roadside assistance in the United
States call 1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call
1-800-665-2006).
Should you need to arrange for roadside
assistance yourself, Ford Motor Company will
reimburse the reasonable cost. To obtain
information about reimbursement call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).

If You Have a Service Problem

Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealerships that can service
your vehicle for you. This chapter tells you how
to get service or maintenance for your vehicle.
Service/Maintenance Concerns
(U.S. or Canada)
Ford recommends taking your vehicle to your
selling dealer who wants to ensure your
continued satisfaction. You may, however, take
your vehicle to any authorized Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer. In most cases, your
dealer will be able to resolve your concern.
If you are not satisfied with the service you
received from your dealership’s service
department, talk to the service manager at the
dealership. If you still are not satisfied, talk to
the owner or general manager of the dealership.
In most cases, you will have your concern
resolved at this level.

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 If you are away from home when your vehicle
needs to be serviced, or if you need more help
than the dealer gave you, contact the Ford
Customer Assistance Center to find an
authorized dealership that may be able to help.
In the U.S., contact:

If you live in Canada and have any questions or

concerns that the dealership cannot answer,
contact the Customer Assistance Centre.

Please have the following information available

when contacting Ford Customer Assistance:
❑ your telephone number (both business and
home)
❑ the name of the dealer and the city where the
dealership is located
❑ the year and make of your vehicle
❑ the date purchased
❑ the current mileage on your vehicle
❑ your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(listed on your owner card)
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 If you still have a service or product complaint,
you may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement
Board (U.S. only) or the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) in Canada.

The Dispute Settlement Board

(U.S. Only)
The Dispute Settlement Board is a voluntary,
independent dispute-settlement program
available free to owners or lessees of qualifying
Ford Motor Company vehicles.
The Dispute Settlement Board may not be
available in all states. Ford Motor Company
reserves the right to change eligibility
limitations, modify procedures and/or to
discontinue this process at any time without
notice and without incurring obligations.
What Kind of Cases Does the Board
Review?
The Board reviews all product performance and
service complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln
Cars and Ford and Mercury Light Trucks under
warranty that have not been resolved by a
dealer or Ford Motor Company.
The Board does not review issues involving:

❑ A non-Ford product
❑ A non-Ford dealership
❑ A vehicle sales transaction
❑ A request for reimbursement of consequential
expenses unless incidental to a service or
product complaint being reviewed

❑ Items not covered by your warranty

❑ Alleged liability claims
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 ❑ Property damage where such damage is
significant when compared to the economic
loss alleged under the warranty dispute

❑ Cases currently in litigation

❑ Vehicles not used primarily for personal,
family, or household purposes
NOTE: Complaints involving vehicles on
which applicable express written new
vehicle warranties have expired at
receipt of your application are not
eligible. Eligibility may differ
according to state law. For example, see
the unique brochure for California
purchasers/lessees.
How Does the Board Work?
The Board has four members:

❑ three consumer representatives

❑ a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer
Consumer candidates for Board membership are
recruited and trained by an independent
consulting firm. Dealers are chosen because of
their business leadership qualities.
If the involved vehicle is within 36 months and
36,000 miles of the date of delivery (warranty
start date), you have a right to make an oral
presentation before the Board by indicating your
choice on the application. Also, oral
presentations may be requested by the Board. A
decision is made by the Board by simple
majority vote.

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 Board members review all the materials related
to each complaint and, based on the available
information, arrive at a fair and impartial
decision. Decisions are based on the written
statements and any oral presentations made by
each of the involved parties.
Because the Board usually meets only once a
month, some cases will take longer than 30 days
to be reviewed. The Board will make every
effort to resolve each case within 40 days after it
receives the customer application form.
After your case has been reviewed, the Board
will mail you its decision in writing. It will also
provide you with a form to indicate your
acceptance or rejection of an award decision. The
decisions of the Board are binding on the dealer
and Ford, but customers may have other options
available to them under state or federal law.
The decisions of the Board, however, may be
introduced into evidence by any party in
subsequent legal proceedings that may be
initiated.
How Do You Contact the Board?
Write to the Board at the following address to
request a brochure/application. You will be sent
a brochure and a one-page customer application
form. The form should be completed and mailed
to the same address.

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 What is the Review Process?
Your application will be reviewed and if it is
determined to be eligible, you will receive an
acknowledgment indicating the file number
assigned to your application and the local Board
address. At the same time, your dealer and Ford
Motor Company representative are asked to
submit statements.
To review your case properly, the Board needs
the following information:

❑ legible copies of all documents and

maintenance or repair orders that relate to
the case

❑ the year, make, model, and vehicle

identification number

❑ the date you bought your vehicle

❑ the date of repair and the mileage at the time
of repair

❑ the current mileage

❑ the name of the dealer who sold you the
vehicle or who serviced your vehicle

❑ a brief description of your unresolved

complaint

❑ a brief summary of actions that were taken

with the dealer and Ford Motor Company

❑ the names (if known) of all people you

contacted at the dealership

❑ a description of the action you want done to

resolve your concern.
Should your application NOT qualify for review,
an explanation will be mailed to you.

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 Ford of Canada does not have a Dispute
Settlement Board. If you have a problem that
cannot be resolved by an agreement among you,
Ford of Canada, and the Ford dealer, contact the
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP). In many areas of Canada, CAMVAP
will help resolve the problem and, if necessary,
will arrange for the matter to be arbitrated.

Reporting Safety Defects

(U.S. Only)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury
or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor
Company.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Ford
Motor Company.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or
366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write
to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, Washington D.C. 20590. You
can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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 Getting Help Outside the U.S.
and Canada
Before you export your vehicle to a foreign
country, contact the appropriate foreign embassy
or consulate to make sure local regulations do
not prevent you from registering your vehicle.
Officials at the embassy can also help you decide
whether you should import your vehicle to that
country.
Officials at the embassy or consulate can tell you
where to get unleaded fuel. If you cannot get
unleaded fuel or can get only fuel with an
anti-knock index that is lower than your vehicle
needs, contact a district or owner relations office
before you leave the U.S. or Canada.
Use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without a
proper conversion may damage the effectiveness
of your emissions control system and may cause
engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford
Motor Company is not responsible for any
damage that is caused by use of improper fuel.
You may also have difficulty importing your
vehicle back into the U.S. if you use leaded fuel.
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are
traveling or living in Central or South America,
the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the
nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot
help you, write to:

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 If you are in other foreign countries, contact the
nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot
help you, they can direct you to the appropriate
Ford affiliate office.
If you buy your vehicle in North America and
then relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada,
register your Vehicle Identification Number and
new address with Ford Motor Company Export
Operations.

Ford of Canada Customer

Assistance
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
If you live in Canada and have any questions or
concerns that the dealership cannot answer,
contact the Customer Assistance Centre.

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 Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only)
In those cases where you continue to feel that
the efforts by Ford and the dealer to resolve a
factory-related vehicle service concern have been
unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an
impartial third party mediation/arbitration
program administered by the Canadian Motor
Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and
relatively speedy alternative to resolve a
disagreement when all other efforts to produce a
settlement have failed. This procedure is without
cost to you and is designed to eliminate the
need for lengthy and expensive legal
proceedings.
In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party
Arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually
convenient times and places in an informal
environment. These impartial Arbitrators review
the positions of the parties, make decisions and,
where appropriate, render awards to resolve
disputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair and
final as the arbitrator’s award is binding on both
you and Ford of Canada.
CAMVAP services are available in all territories
and provinces, except Quebec. For more
information, without charge or obligation, call
your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly
at 1-800-207-0685.

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 Accessories

Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle

A wide selection of accessories is available
through your local authorized dealer. These fine
accessories have been engineered specifically to
fulfill your automotive needs. They are custom
designed to complement the style and
aerodynamic appearance of your Ford-built
vehicle. In addition, each accessory is made from
high quality materials and meets or exceeds
Ford’s rigid engineering and safety specifications.
That is why Ford brand accessories are
warranted for up to 3 years or 36,000 miles
(60,000 km), whichever comes first. See your
dealer for complete warranty information and
accessory availability.

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 Safety, Comfort, and Convenience

-H

NOTE: 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, GAWR as shown
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label). Consult your dealer for specific
weight information.
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 NOTE: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or the Canadian
Radio Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulates 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
technician.
NOTE: Mobile communications systems may
harm the operation of your vehicle,
particularly if they are not properly
designed for automotive use or are not
properly installed. For example, when
operated, such systems may cause the
engine to stumble or stall. In addition,
such systems may themselves be
damaged or their operation affected by
operating your vehicle. (Citizens band
[CB] transceivers, garage door openers,
and other transmitters whose power
output is 5 watts or less will not
ordinarily affect your vehicle’s
operation.)
NOTE: Because we have no control over the
installation, design, or manufacture of
such systems, Ford cannot assume
responsibility for any adverse effects or
damage that may result if you use this
equipment.

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 Servicing Your Econoline

Service Made Easy

Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
1. When we can, we design parts that do not
need to be serviced.
2. We want to make servicing your vehicle as
easy as possible. To help you:
❑ We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in
the engine compartment so that you can find
them easily.
❑ When possible, we design parts — such as
the headlamp bulbs — that can be replaced
without tools.
❑ We give you a Maintenance Schedule that
makes tracking routine service for your
vehicle easy. The maintenance schedule is
located in the Maintenance Schedule and Record
booklet.
This chapter tells you about the basic parts that
you need to check and service regularly.
If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your
dealership can provide the parts and service
required. Check your Warranty Information Booklet
to find out which parts and services are covered.
Also see the Customer Assistance chapter of this
Owner Guide.
Ford Motor Company recommends that the
Owner Maintenance Checks listed in the
Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet be
performed for the proper operation of your
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 vehicle. In addition to the conditions listed in
the Owner Maintenance Checklist, be alert for any
unusual noise, vibration, or other indication that
your vehicle may need service. If you do notice
something unusual, see that your vehicle is
serviced promptly.

Precautions When Servicing Your

Vehicle
Be especially careful when inspecting or
servicing your vehicle. Here are some general
precautions for your safety:

❑ If you must work with the engine running,

avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that
could get caught in moving parts. Take
appropriate precautions with long hair.

❑ Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed

space with the engine running, unless you are
sure you have enough ventilation.

❑ Never get under a vehicle while it is

supported by a jack only. If you must work
under a vehicle, use safety stands.

❑ Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking

materials away from the battery and all
fuel-related parts.
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must
“relearn” its idle conditions before your vehicle
will drive properly. To find out how the engine
does this, see Battery in this chapter.

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 Working with the engine off:
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
2. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Working with the engine on:
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.

Opening the Hood

1. Pull the hood release handle, located on the
left kick panel near the parking brake release
handle.
2. While applying downward pressure on the
hood, push the hood latch handle located
behind the grille near the center front of the
vehicle to the left.
3. Disconnect the hood support from the
retaining clip on the radiator support and
place it into the slot marked PROP in the
underside of the hood.

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 Hood release handle

Hood and support

To close the hood, raise it so that the support

rod comes away from the slotted hole in the
hood. Place the support rod in its retaining clip
and close the hood with enough force to make it
latch. Be sure to oil the hood latch every six
months to maintain smooth operation.
Always attempt to lift the hood after closing to
be sure it is securely latched.

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 Engine Compartment
Your vehicle has one of the following types of
engines:

❑ A 4.9 Liter EFI, I-6 engine, or

❑ A 5.0 Liter EFI, V-8 engine, or
❑ A 5.8 Liter EFI, V-8 engine, or
❑ A 7.5 Liter EFI, V-8 engine.
NOTE: Read the 7.3L Diesel Engine Owner
Guide Supplement for information
regarding correct service points for
your diesel-powered vehicle.
The following pages show diagrams of each
engine type and where to find items that you
should regularly service.

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 Cleaning the Engine
A clean engine is more efficient because a
buildup of grease and dirt acts as an insulator,
keeping the engine warmer than usual.

❑ Extreme care must be used if a power washer

is used to clean the engine. The high pressure
fluid could penetrate sealed parts and
assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.

❑ In order to avoid possible cracking of the

engine block or fuel injection pump, do not
spray a hot engine or injection pump with
cold water.

❑ The alternator, distributor and air intake must

be covered. Covering these components will
help prevent water damage.

❑ Never wash or rinse the engine while it is

running. Water getting into the engine may
cause internal damage.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Fuel filler door

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 Opening the Fuel Filler Door
To open the fuel filler door of your vehicle, just
insert your finger in the divot and pull the door
open all the way.
NOTE: For Stripped Chassis vehicles, see your
Body Builders manual for the proper
location of the fuel filler door.
Removing the fuel cap
The proper instructions for removing the fuel
cap are as follows:
❑ Unscrew the fuel cap by exerting pressure on
the plastic lock bar and rotating the fuel cap
counterclockwise.
❑ Turn the fuel cap 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn until a
hissing sound is heard. Wait until the hissing
sound stops and then continue rotating
counterclockwise to remove the fuel cap.

❑ Make sure that you follow the above fuel cap

removal instructions and use caution. Such
caution will minimize the possibility of fuel
spraying during removal of the fuel cap.
To replace and secure the fuel cap; place it in
position and rotate it clockwise until it clicks
(ratchets). Doing so will not damage or break
the fuel cap. The ratcheting mechanism allows
the fuel cap to be sealed without overtightening.
If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an
authorized Motorcraft or equivalent part.

RWARNING
If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the
pressure in the fuel tank can damage the
fuel system or cause it to work improperly
in a collision.

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 NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an
aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer
warranty may be void for any damage
to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.

RWARNING
If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before completely removing the cap.

A venting fuel tank is not an abnormal

condition. It may be caused by:

❑ Too volatile a fuel for the weather conditions.

The service stations sometimes sell winter
grade fuel in the summer.

❑ Pulling a heavy load on hot days, or at high

altitudes.

❑ Extended periods of idling with the engine

RPM increased above the normal idle range.

❑ Parking vehicle in full sunlight for extended

periods on extremely hot days.
Choosing the Right Fuel
NOTE: Read the 7.3L Diesel Engine Owner
Guide Supplement for information
regarding correct fuel requirements for
your diesel-powered vehicle.
Use only UNLEADED FUEL in your vehicle.
Using leaded fuel is prohibited by federal law.
Your warranty may not apply if your vehicle is
damaged because you used the wrong fuel.
Vehicle inspection programs may detect
misfueling. Under these circumstances, you may
be required by law to make costly repairs at
your own expense.
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 Octane recommendations
Your engine is designed to use regular
unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 87. In
most cases, it is not necessary to use a fuel with
an octane rating higher than 87. At service
stations, the octane rating is displayed on a label
on the pumps.

Typical octane rating label

In some parts of the country, “regular” grade

fuels are sold with octane ratings of 86 or even
less, especially in high altitude areas. We
recommend that you do not use these fuels.
Always use a fuel with an octane rating of 87,
even if it is sold as a “midgrade” or “premium.”
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes
knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when
you accelerate. However, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician if persistent, heavy
knocking occurs because this can damage the
engine.

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 Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or
hesitation problems when the engine is cold, it
may be caused by fuel with low volatility. Try a
different brand of fuel. If the condition persists,
see your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Using a high-quality fuel makes your vehicle
more responsive and maintains its good fuel
economy and emissions by:
❑ protecting your fuel system from rusting.
❑ preventing the fuel lines from freezing.
❑ improving vehicle starting and warm-up.
❑ protecting the fuel system from vapor lock in
very hot weather, which causes the engine to
hesitate or stall and makes restarts difficult.
❑ minimizing deposits in fuel injectors,
combustion chambers, and on intake valves.
❑ preventing your fuel system from “gumming
up” when your vehicle is not used for long
periods of time.
❑ preventing your engine from knocking and
pinging.
It should not be necessary to add any
aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you
continue to use a high-quality fuel.
Gasolines for clean air
Fuels in certain areas of the country are required
to contain oxygenates to improve air quality.
Common oxygenates are ethanol or grain alcohol
(blended at no more than 10%), methanol or
wood alcohol (blended at no more than 5% with
cosolvents and additives), and MTBE or methyl
tertiary butyl ether (blended at no more than
15%).
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 Reformulated gasoline is also required in certain
areas of the U.S. These fuels are designed to
further reduce the emissions from your vehicle.
Generally, you should not experience difficulties
operating your vehicle on reformulated gasoline
or on fuels containing oxygenates. We encourage
you to use these fuels.
Safety Information Relating to Automotive
Fuels

RWARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
or death if misused or mishandled.

Gasoline and other automotive fuels are

extremely flammable. Turn your vehicle off and
do not smoke while refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks and other sources of ignition away from
fuels.
Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if
swallowed. Further, gasoline may be blended
with methanol. Even small amounts of methanol
can cause blindness and possibly death when
swallowed. Therefore, never attempt to siphon
any fuel by mouth.
If any fuel is swallowed, call a physician or
poison control center immediately. Do not delay
calling a physician merely because no adverse
effects are noticed at first; the toxic effects of a
gasoline-methanol blend, including blindness,
may not become apparent for many hours. If
gasoline is swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
If a gasoline-methanol blend is swallowed,
induce vomiting under the direction of a
physician or poison control center.

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 Gasoline and gasoline-methanol blends may
contain small amounts of carcinogens, such as
benzene. Long-term exposure to unleaded
gasoline vapors has caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Further, excessive inhalation of fuel
vapors can cause headache, dizziness, nausea,
loss of coordination, and other symptoms which
could interfere with your ability to safely
operate your vehicle. To the extent possible,
avoid breathing vapors while refueling. If fuel
vapors are inhaled in excessive quantities, move
the victim to fresh air and seek medical
attention.
Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through
the skin. When refueling, be careful not to
splash fuel on yourself or your clothing. If fuel
is splashed on the skin, promptly remove
contaminated clothing and wash the skin
thoroughly with soap and water.
Fuels can cause severe eye irritation and possibly
eye damage. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with large
amounts of water for 15 minutes, and seek
medical attention.
You should be particularly careful if you are
taking the medication “Antabuse” or other forms
of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism.
There is a possibility that breathing the vapors
of a gasoline-methanol blend, or skin contact
with such a blend, may cause the same kind of
adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic
beverage. In sensitive individuals, serious
personal injury or sickness could result. Consult
a physician promptly if you experience an
adverse reaction.

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 Filling the fuel tank

RWARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure
in an overfilled tank may cause leakage
and lead to fuel spray and fire.

To fill the fuel tank properly:

NOTE: Extinguish all lit cigarettes, other
smoking materials, and any open
flames before fueling your vehicle.
1. Remove the fuel cap by following the
instructions above under Removing the Fuel
Cap in this chapter. Proceed to add fuel to
the tank only if your vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and
put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel
filler pipe.
NOTE: If you spill any fuel on the body of
your vehicle, clean it off immediately.
The fuel may dull or soften the paint
if you do not wash it off.
3. Replace the fuel cap completely when you
are finished. Turn it clockwise 1/4 turn until
it is tight. It will click when it is fully
tightened.

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 Running Out of Fuel
If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on
level ground away from traffic. Add at least two
gallons (8 liters) of fuel to start your vehicle
again. If your vehicle is not on level ground,
you may need as much as five gallons (20 liters)
of fuel to start it.
You may need to crank the engine several times
before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from
the tank to the engine.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers
(L/100K).
Do not calculate fuel economy during your
vehicle’s break-in period. This would not be an
accurate estimate of how much fuel your vehicle
will normally use.
To calculate fuel economy:
1. Fill the tank completely and record the
initial odometer reading.
2. Every time you buy fuel record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
3. After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the
fuel tank and record the final odometer
reading.
4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy.

❑ English: MPG = (total miles)/(gallons used).

❑ Metric: L/100K = (liters used) x 100/(total
kilometers)
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 Comparisons With EPA Fuel Economy
Estimates
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions
and may not reflect the actual conditions you
experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that
you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is affected by a number of
variables which can reduce efficiency. You can
improve fuel economy by understanding these
variables and minimizing their effect.
The following decrease fuel economy:

❑ Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance

❑ Driving with your foot on the brake
❑ Sudden stops
❑ Excessive speed
❑ Extended engine idling
❑ Heavy loads
❑ Underinflated tires
❑ Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories

❑ Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or

luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc.

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 Engine Oil Recommendations
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American
Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on
the front of the container.

The API Certification Mark

Never use:

❑ “Non-Detergent” oils
❑ Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
❑ Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
or engine treatments
For vehicles with 5.8L engines
Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30 viscosity are
PREFERRED for your vehicle. They provide the
best engine performance, fuel economy and
engine protection for all climates down to -15˚F
(-25˚C).
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.

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 For vehicles with 4.9L, 5.0L or 7.5L engines
Engine oils with an SAE 10W-30 viscosity are
PREFERRED for your vehicle which provide the
best engine protection for all climates down to
-5˚F (-20˚C). SAE 5W-30 enigne oils may also be
used down to -15˚F (-25˚C).
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
Checking the engine oil level:
1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
2. Set the parking brake, making sure the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.

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 Engine oil dipstick

6. Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the

oil level is below the “ADD 1 QT.” line, add
engine oil as necessary. If the oil level is
beyond the letter “F” in FULL, engine
damage or high oil consumption may occur
and some oil must be removed from the
engine.
7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
It may be necessary to add some oil between oil
changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED
engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Your
vehicle’s warranty coverage may not apply if
engine damage is caused by the use of improper
engine oil.
Add engine oil through the oil filler cap
highlighted in yellow. To add oil, remove the
filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil into the
opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine.
Recheck the oil level after you finish adding oil.

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 Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
Change the engine oil and oil filter per the
following, whichever occurs first.

Oil change intervals

NOTE: Idling the engine for extended periods

will accumulate more hours of use on
your vehicles than is actually indicated
by the mileage odometer.
Consequently, the odometer reading
can be often misleading when
determining the right time to change
your engine oil and filter.
If you are using your Ford vehicle in a manner
which allows it to remain stationary while the
engine is running for long periods (door to
door delivery, taxi, police, power/utility
company trucks, or similar duty), then Ford
recommends you increase the frequency of oil
and filter changes to an interval equivalent to
200 ENGINE HOURS of use. Since most
vehicles are not equipped with hourmeters, it
may be necessary for you to approximate your
idle time and plan oil/filter changes
accordingly.

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 If your vehicle is over 8500 GVWR and the
above conditions do not apply, change the
engine oil and oil filter every 6 months or 5,000
miles (8,000 km), whichever comes first.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record
booklet for additional information.
NOTE: Refer to the Power Stroke Diesel Engine
Owner’s Guide Supplement for oil
viscosity, filter application and oil and
filter change intervals.
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community’s standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.

RWARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil
has caused cancer in laboratory mice.

Protect your skin by washing with soap and

water.

Engine Coolant
Checking the engine coolant
Your vehicle’s engine coolant protects the engine
from overheating in the summer and from
freezing in the winter. Check the level of the
engine coolant at least once a month, but
preferably each time you stop for fuel. Simply
look at the engine coolant recovery reservoir
located in the engine compartment. To locate
this reservoir, see the diagram of your vehicle’s
engine under Engine types in this chapter.

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 If the engine coolant has not been checked for a
long period of time the engine coolant reservoir
may eventually empty. If the engine coolant
reservoir empties, check the engine coolant level
in the radiator. Read the following warnings
before removing the radiator cap. If it is
necessary to fill the radiator, refer to the Engine
Coolant Refill Procedure in this chapter for
instructions.
Adding engine coolant

Checking engine coolant radiator level

Adding engine coolant

RWARNING
Do not put engine coolant in the container
for the windshield washer fluid.

If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or

antifreeze could make it difficult to see through
the windshield.

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 RWARNING
Never remove the coolant recovery cap
while the engine is running or hot.

RWARNING
Follow these steps to minimize risk of
personal injury.
1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine
off and let it cool. Even when the engine is
cool, be careful when you remove the
radiator cap.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap and turn it slowly
counterclockwise to the first stop.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to press, turn,
and remove cap.
5. Stand away from the radiator opening. Hot
steam may blow out or hot engine coolant
may even splash out.
Freezing Protection
The factory-installed solution of Ford Premium
Cooling System Fluid and water will protect
your vehicle to S35˚F (S37˚C). Check the freeze
protection rating of the engine coolant at least
once a year, just before winter.
Add engine coolant only to the coolant
reservoir. If the coolant level is low, add to the
reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water and the type
of engine coolant that Ford specifies. You may
add water by itself only in an emergency, but
you should replace it with a 50/50 mixture as
soon as possible. Check the engine coolant again
the next few times you drive your vehicle.
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 Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an
optimized formula that will protect all metals
and rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for
four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). It is not
necessary and not recommended to use
supplemental coolant additives in your gasoline
powered vehicle. These additives may harm
your engine cooling system. Follow the
recommended service interval for changing your
engine coolant.
NOTE: When you change or add engine
coolant, it is important to maintain
your engine coolant concentration
between 40% (-11˚F [-24˚C]) and 60%
(-62˚F [-52˚C]), depending on your local
climate conditions. Below 40% you will
lose freeze protection and above 60%
your engine may overheat on a warm
day.
NOTE: Do not use an engine coolant that does
not meet all 14 requirements of Ford
Specification ESE-M97B44-A. The use
of an improper coolant may void your
warranty for the engine cooling system.
Use only a premium nationally
recognized brand name engine coolant.
Ford Motor Company expressly authorizes the
Ford Rotunda engine coolant recycling process
and chemicals. Use only Ford Rotunda recycled
engine coolant or an equivalent recycled engine
coolant that is certified by the supplier to meet
Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A.
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community’s standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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 Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid or an
equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford
Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Do not use alcohol
or methanol antifreeze and do not use engine
coolant mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. If you do not use the proper coolant,
the aluminum radiator on your vehicle will
corrode.
Leave the engine coolant in all year. Make sure
that the coolant will not freeze at the
temperature level in which you drive during
winter months. Keep a mixture of engine coolant
in your engine that has a protection rating of at
least -34˚F (-37˚C), or whatever protection rating
is appropriate for the climate in which you live.
To find out how much engine coolant mixture
your vehicle’s coolant system can hold, see Refill
capacities for fluids in the Index.
You may add water by itself only in an
emergency, but you should replace it with a
50/50 or appropriate mixture as soon as
possible.
Have your dealer check the engine cooling
system for leaks if you have to add a quart
(liter) of engine coolant more than once a month.
Checking hoses
Inspect all engine and heater system hoses for
deterioration, leaks and loose clamps before
adding or replacing engine coolant. Make
whatever repairs or replacements that are
necessary using Motorcraft parts or their
equivalents.

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 Engine coolant drain and flush
To drain your vehicle’s engine coolant:
1. Turn off the engine and let it cool. Fully
depressurize the engine cooling system by
covering the radiator cap with a thick cloth
and turning it slowly counterclockwise to the
first stop. Step back while the pressure
releases.
2. Remove the cap.
3. Open the radiator drain cock.
4. Let the engine coolant drain into a suitable
container. Disconnect the lower radiator hose
at the radiator connector and drain any
remaining engine coolant into a container.
5. Reconnect the lower radiator hose and close
the radiator drain cock.
Proper procedures for flushing the cooling
system can be found in the Truck Service Manual.
Engine coolant refill procedure
After you have drained the engine cooling
system:
1. Fill the radiator with a 50/50 mixture of the
specified engine coolant concentrate and
water. Allow several minutes for trapped air
to escape (bubble out) and for engine coolant
to flow through the radiator.
2. Replace the radiator cap to its fully installed
position, then back off to the first stop. This
will prevent high pressure from building up
in the cooling system during this part of the
fill procedure.

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 3. Start and idle the engine until the thermostat
opens and the radiator upper hose becomes
warm.
4. Shut off the engine and allow the engine to
cool. Cover the radiator cap with a thick
cloth and cautiously remove it. Step back
while the pressure releases.
5. Finally, check the radiator and add more
engine coolant if needed, following the
procedures noted above. Reinstall the
radiator cap securely, when finished.
6. If more engine coolant is necessary, fill the
overflow reservoir to the appropriate level
marked on the bottle.

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 Windshield Washer Fluid and
Wipers
Washer Fluid
Check the level of the windshield washer fluid
every time you stop for fuel. The reservoir for
the windshield washer fluid is located in the
engine compartment.
Adding washer fluid

RWARNING
Do not put windshield washer fluid in the
container for the engine coolant.

Windshield washer reservoir

Use specially formulated windshield washer

fluid rather than plain water, because specially
formulated washer fluids contain additives that
dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washer
fluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such
as methanol should be used in freezing weather
(temperatures below 32˚F [0˚C]). State or local
regulations on Volatile Organic Compounds
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 antifreeze, methanol. Washer fluids containing
non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection
without damaging the vehicle’s paint finish,
wiper blades, and windshield washer system.
If you choose to use a windshield washing
solution that must be mixed, follow the
manufacturer’s mixing instructions. Improperly
mixed solutions may freeze unexpectedly.
NOTE: The addition of shields to the front of
the vehicle, as used to deflect bugs,
may also adversely affect the washer
system from delivering fluid to the
windshield. Devices such as bug
shields are not recommended to be
added to your new Ford product.
Wiper Blades
Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice
a year. Also check them whenever they seem
less effective than usual. Such substances as tree
sap and some hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness
of wiper blades.
If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both
the windshield and the wiper blades. Use
undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do
not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents to clean your wiper blades. These will
damage your blades.
To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply
turn the ignition switch to ACC and turn your
wipers on. Wait for them to reach a vertical
position and turn the ignition to OFF. Do not
move the wipers manually. Moving the wipers
manually may damage them.

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 Wiper blade replacement
If the wiper blades still do not work properly
after you clean them, you may need to replace
the wiper blade assembly or the blade element.
When replacing the wiper blade assembly, blade
refill, or wiper arm always use a Motorcraft part
or equivalent. To replace the blades, follow the
instructions that come with them.

Tires
Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel
tank. If one tire looks lower than the others,
check the pressure in all of them. Always follow
these precautions:

❑ Keep your tires inflated to the pressures that

are recommended. (See Checking the pressure
of the tires later in this chapter.)

❑ Stay within the recommended load limits (see

Load limits in the Index).

❑ Make sure the weight of your load is evenly

distributed.

❑ Drive at safe speeds.

If you do not take these precautions, your tires
may fail or go flat.
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.

RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.

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 Checking the pressure of the tires
At least once a month, check the pressure in all
your vehicle’s tires, including the spare. Use an
accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire
pressure when tires are cold, that is, after the
vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or
has been driven less than 3 miles (5 km). You
can find the proper cold pressure on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.

RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Tire inspection and maintenance

Inspect the tire treads, and remove stones, nails,
glass or other objects that may be wedged in the
tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may
permit air to leak from the tire, and make the
necessary repairs.
Inspect the tire side walls for cuts, bruises and
other damage. If you suspect internal damage to
the tire, have it demounted and checked. You
may need to repair or replace it.
Wheel inspection and maintenance
Check for damage that would affect the runout
of the wheels. Wobble or shimmy will eventually
damage the wheel bearings.
Front wheel bearings require periodic repacking
and adjustment as specified in the Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet. Loose or worn front
wheel bearings tend to let the vehicle wander or
shimmy, and can eventually cause excessive tire
wear.

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 Whenever a wheel is removed and then
re-installed, always remove any corrosion that
may be present on the mounting surface of the
wheel and/or the surface of the hub, drum or
rotor that contacts the wheel.

RWARNING
Installing wheels without good
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel
mounting surface can cause the wheel lug
nuts to loosen and could allow the wheel
to come off while the vehicle is in motion.

RWARNING
Also retighten at 500 miles (800 km) after
any wheel change or any time the lug
nuts are loosened.

Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped)

This axle provides added drive away traction on
slippery surfaces, particularly when one or more
wheels are on a surface with poor traction.

RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.

Tire Rotation
Because your vehicle’s front and rear tires
perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly
and last longer, rotate them at the mileage
shown in the Maintenance Schedule and Record
booklet which came with your vehicle.

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 For E-250 (over 8500 GVWR [3855 kg]), and
E-350 vehicles, rotate the tires at 5,000 miles
(8,000 km), then at 15,000 miles (24,000 km), and
then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) thereafter.
If your light truck has dual rear wheels, you can
rotate the front tires side to side without
disturbing the rear tires.
Rotate the tires according to the following
diagram. If you notice that the tires wear
unevenly, have them checked. If your light truck
has a temporary spare tire, do not include it in
the tire rotation pattern.
In situations where the tires differ from front to
rear (snow/traction), simply rotate using a side
to side pattern.

Tire rotation pattern

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 After each rotation, adjust individual tire
pressure as specified on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label. Tighten wheel lug nuts to the
required torque specification and retighten again
after 500 miles (800 km).
If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, you may
demount the full size, non-temporary spare
tire (if so equipped) and remount on an
aluminum wheel to rotate the spare tire into
your vehicle’s rotation pattern.
You may discover uneven outside shoulder wear
on your vehicle’s front radial tires if you drive
often in the city and turn frequently around
curbs. You can extend the life of your front tires
by remounting them so the outside of the tire
faces inside on the wheel rim.
To extend the life of your tires even more, rotate
the tires from front to rear.

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 Replacing the Tires
Replace any tires that show wear bands. When
your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16
inch (2 mm) of tread left.

Wear band

Because your vehicle’s tires may wear unevenly,

you may need to replace them before a wear
band appears across the entire tread. Some spots
wear more heavily than others.
Your wheels and tires are match-mounted for
improved ride. Before you begin to repair a tire,
mark the wheel and tire so that they are
properly aligned when remounted. This will
ensure that the tires will continue to give you
the same ride level.

RWARNING
When replacing full size tires, never mix
radial, bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use
only the tire sizes that are listed on the
tire pressure decal. Make sure that all tires
are the same size, speed rating, and
load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire
combinations recommended on the decal.
If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and
safely.

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 RWARNING
Make sure that all replacement tires are of
the same size, type, load-carrying capacity,
and tread design (e.g. “All Terrain”, etc.),
as originally offered by Ford.

RWARNING
Do not replace your tires with “high
performance” tires or larger size tires.

RWARNING
Use of aftermarket wheel assemblies may
damage your vehicle or cause accidents
resulting in serious injuries.

RWARNING
Failure to follow these precautions may
adversely affect the handling of the
vehicle and make it easier to lose control
and roll over.

Tires that are larger or smaller than your

vehicle’s original tires may also affect the
accuracy of your speedometer.

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 Tire identification chart

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 RWARNING
To avoid possible serious or fatal bodily
injury while mounting tires, mount LT
Metric 16-inch radial tires only on 16-inch
rims and not 16.5-inch rims. In addition,
mount radial tires only on wheels
approved for radial tires.

Wheel and Tire Matching

See an authorized tire dealer for proper
servicing procedures. Wheels and tires must be
properly removed, matched and remounted to
maintain the best possible ride.
Snow Tires and Chains
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads
that provide traction in rain or snow. However,
during the winter months in some climates, you
may need to use snow tires and occasionally
chains for your tires.

RWARNING
Snow tires must be the same size and
grade as the tires you currently have on
your vehicle.

Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or

if the law requires them where you live. If you
choose to use chains on your vehicle’s tires, be
aware of the following:

❑ Make sure the chains are the right size for

your tires. Use only SAE Class “S” chains.
Other types may damage your vehicle.

❑ Put the chains on tightly with the ends held

down securely. Verify that no chain touches
any wiring, brake lines, or fuel lines. Follow
the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
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 ❑ Drive slowly. If you can hear the chains rub
or bang against your vehicle, stop the vehicle
and tighten the chains. If you continue to
hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, remove the chains to prevent damage
to your vehicle.

❑ Avoid fully loading your vehicle if possible.

❑ Remove tire chains at the first opportunity
after using them on snow and ice. Do not use
the chains on dry roads.

❑ Make sure your suspension insulation and

bumpers are not missing or worn to avoid
damage to your vehicle.
Cleaning the Wheels
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you
use to wash your vehicle’s body. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives,
fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil
remover to remove grease and tar.
NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if
the brushes are abrasive.

Battery
Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft
maintenance-free battery. When the original
equipment battery is replaced under warranty, it
may be replaced by a Motorcraft
Low-Maintenance Battery.
The Low-Maintenance Battery has removable
vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and
for adding water, if necessary. The electrolyte
level should be checked at least every 24 months
or 24,000 miles (40,000 km) in temperatures up
to 90˚F (32˚C) and more often in temperatures
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 above 90˚F (32˚C). Keep the electrolyte level in
each cell up to the level indicator. Do not
overfill.
If the level gets low, you can add tap water to
the battery, provided the water isn’t hard or
doesn’t have a high mineral or alkali content.
However, if possible you should refill the battery
with distilled water. If the battery needs water
quite often, have the charging system checked
for a possible malfunction.
Help Us Protect Our Environment
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that
used lead-acid batteries be returned to an
authorized recycling facility for disposal.

Battery recycling symbol

Auxiliary Battery (Optional —

Low-Maintenance)
Checking the fluid level
The Low-Maintenance Battery has removable
vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and
for adding water, if necessary. The electrolyte
level should be checked at least every 24 months
or 24,000 miles (40,000 km) in temperatures up
to 90˚F (32˚C) and more often in temperatures
above 90˚F (32˚C). Keep the electrolyte level in
each cell up to the level indicator. Do not
overfill.

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 If the level gets low, you can add tap water to
the battery, provided the water isn’t hard or
doesn’t have a high mineral or alkali content.
However, if possible you should refill the battery
with distilled water. If the battery needs water
quite often, have the charging system checked
for a possible malfunction.

RWARNING
Batteries normally produce explosive gases
which can cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or
lit tobacco to come near the battery. When
charging or working near a battery, always
cover your face and protect your eyes, and
also provide ventilation.

RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.

If the acid touches someone’s skin, eyes, or

clothing, immediately flush the area with water
for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the
acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water
first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.

RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.

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 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Under normal driving conditions automatic
transmission fluid should be changed every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 21,000 miles
(34,000 km) if under severe duty conditions.
However, if the transmission is not working
properly, for instance, the transmission may slip
or shift slowly, or you may notice some sign of
fluid leakage, the fluid level should be checked.
NOTE: Except E4OD transmission, there is no
30,000 mile (48,000 km) sheduled
transmission fluid change requirement.
Transmission fluid, filter and seal assembly
should be changed every 21,000 miles
(34,000 km) only under any of the following
conditions.

❑ Extended periods of high speed driving

during hot weather at/or above +90˚F
(+30˚C).

❑ Towing a trailer for distances over 1,000 miles

(1,600 km) per trip.

❑ Accumulating 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or more

per month.

❑ Continuous operation and/or extensive idling

(a delivery service as an example).

❑ Operating in severe dust conditions.

NOTE: Use of a transmission fluid other than
specified could result in transmission
malfunction and/or failure. Refer to
“Adding automatic transmission fluid”,
“Refill capacities” and “lubricant
specifications” for further information.

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 Checking the Automatic Transmission
Fluid
It is preferable to check the transmission fluid
level at normal operating temperature
150˚F-170˚F (66˚C-77˚C), after approximately 20
miles (30 km) of driving. However, if necessary,
you can check the fluid level without having to
drive 20 miles (30 km) to obtain a normal
operating temperature if outside temperatures
are above 50˚F (10˚C).
NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for an
extended period at high speeds or in
city traffic during hot weather, or
pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be
turned off for about 30 minutes to
allow the fluid to cool before checking.
With the vehicle on a level surface, start the
engine and move the transmission shift selector
through all of the gear ranges allowing sufficient
time for each position to engage. Securely latch
the transmission shift selector in the P (Park)
position, fully set the parking brake and leave
the engine running.

RWARNING
Your vehicle should not be driven if the
fluid level is below the bottom hole on
the dipstick and outside temperatures are
above 50˚F (10˚C).

Wipe off the dipstick cap, pull the dipstick out

and wipe the indicator end clean. Put the
dipstick back into the filler tube and make sure
it is fully seated. Pull the dipstick out and read
the fluid level.

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 When checking fluid at normal operating
temperature, the fluid level should be within the
crosshatched area on the dipstick. When the
vehicle has not been driven, and outside
temperature is above 50˚F (10˚C), the fluid level
should be between the holes on the dipstick.
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
The fluid type is stamped on the dipstick. Before
adding any fluid, be sure that the correct type
will be used.
Add fluid in 1/2 pint (.25L) increments through
the filler tube to bring the level to the correct
area on the dipstick. If an overfill occurs, excess
fluid should be removed by a qualified
technician.
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community’s standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.

Automatic transmission dipstick

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 Automatic transmission dipstick location

Automatic transmission dipstick location

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 Driveline Universal Joint and
Slip Yoke
The universal joints that come standard with
your vehicle do not require lubrication. If your
original equipment universal joints are replaced
with universal joints equipped with grease
fittings, lubrication will be necessary at the
intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedule and
Record booklet.

Brake Fluid
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level
indicator in the master cylinder which lights the
BRAKE warning light on the instrument panel
when the brake fluid level is low.
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle
should not use up brake fluid rapidly. However,
expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fall
as you put more mileage on your vehicle and
the brake lining wears.
Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You
can do this by looking at the fluid level in the
plastic reservoir on the master cylinder. The
fluid level should be at or near the MAX mark.

RWARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with
running water for 15 minutes. Get medical
attention if irritation persists. If taken internally,
drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
If the fluid is low, carefully clean and remove
the filler cap from the reservoir. Fill the
reservoir to the MAX line with Ford High
Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA
or DOT 3 equivalent fluid meeting Ford
specification ESA-M6C25-A.
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 NOTE: If brake fluid is spilled on painted
surfaces, it must be flushed and wiped
away immediately. Brake fluid may
dissolve the paint finish on your
vehicle.

RWARNING
If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT
3, you will cause permanent damage to
your brakes.

Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line.

If you find that the fluid level is excessively low
— below the seam or ridge on the outside of the
plastic reservoir — have the brake system
inspected.

RWARNING
Do not let the reservoir for the master
cylinder run dry. This may cause the
brakes to fail.

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 Power Steering Fluid
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
To check the level of your power steering fluid:
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
3. Turn the engine off.
All vehicles except E-Super Duty:
4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick (which
is highlighted in yellow in your vehicle). The
fluid level should be between the arrows in
the FULL HOT range, which is marked on
the side of the dipstick, opposite the side
marked FULL COLD. Do not add fluid if the
level is within the FULL HOT range.

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 Power steering dipstick

Power steering reservoir

5. If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid

in small amounts, continuously checking the
level, until you reach the FULL HOT range.
Do not overfill.
6. When you are finished, put the dipstick back
in and make sure that it fits snugly.
If you check the power steering fluid when it is
cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the FULL
COLD range on the dipstick. The reading will
only be accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately 50˚F to 85˚F (10˚C to 30˚C).

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 E-Super Duty vehicles:
4. Check the fluid level in the power steering
fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be
between the MIN and MAX lines on the side
of the reservoir.
5. If the power steering fluid is below the MIN
mark, add fluid in small amounts until the
level is between the MIN and MAX lines on
the side of the reservoir.

Power steering reservoir

If you check the power steering fluid when it is

cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the MIN
on the reservoir. The reading will only be
accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately 50˚F to 85˚F (10˚C to 30˚C).

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 Use only power steering fluid that:

❑ meets Ford’s Specification, such as MerconH

Automatic Transmission Fluid.
If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive
your vehicle for a long period of time before
adding fluid. This can damage the power
steering pump.
NOTE: Do not turn the steering wheel of your
vehicle with the engine off. It could
force power steering fluid out from the
reservoir cap or in extreme cases, it
could unseat the cap.

Fuses, Fuse Links and Circuit

Breakers
Fuses and circuit breakers protect your vehicle’s
electrical system from overloading. If electrical
parts in your vehicle are not working, the
system may have been overloaded and blown a
fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. Before you
replace or repair any electrical parts, check the
appropriate fuses or circuit breakers.
The following charts tell you which fuses or
circuit breakers protect each electrical part of
your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker
opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that
use that circuit will not work.
Once you have determined which fuses or circuit
breakers to check, follow the procedures under
Checking and replacing fuses or Checking and
replacing circuit breakers later in this chapter.

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 Power Distribution Box
The high current fuses contained in the Power
Distribution Box protect your vehicle’s main
electrical systems from overloads; these fuses
provide the connection between the battery and
your vehicle’s electrical systems.
The high current fuses are coded as follows: 30
amp -light green, 40 amp - orange, 50 amp - red,
60 amp -blue.

RWARNING
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.

Ford recommends that high current fuses be

replaced by a qualified technician.

RWARNING
Always replace the cover to the Power
Distribution Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.

A blown high current fuse may be replaced but

will continue to blow until the cause of the
overload condition is corrected.

RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.

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 Non-fuse panel circuit protection

Checking and Replacing Fuses

If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
1. You can access the fuse panel through the
steering column lower opening. Remove the
cover using the quick release fasteners.
2. On the fuse panel cover, find the number of
the fuse you want to check. The diagram on
the cover tells you where to locate the fuse
on the panel.
3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if
the metal wire inside is separated. If it is,
the fuse is blown and should be replaced.

The side view of a fuse

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 4. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating (see previous chart).

RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
5. Put the fuse panel cover back on.
Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to
blow if you do not find what caused the
overload. If the fuse continues to blow, have
your electrical system checked.
Circuit Breakers
If you need to check a circuit breaker on the
fuse panel, see Checking and replacing fuses to
find out how to locate the fuse panel. Otherwise,
locate the circuit breaker according to the
instructions on the charts given earlier in this
chapter.
Since you need diagnostic equipment to check
whether a circuit breaker works and such
equipment comes with instructions, we do not
discuss how to check circuit breakers.
However, you should know that the circuit
breakers will reset themselves and allow the
electrical parts to work again once the overload
on the circuit is removed. If the circuit breakers
continue to cut off electricity, have your vehicle’s
electrical system checked.
If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the
same amperage rating. To remove a circuit
breaker mounted in the fuse panel, grip it with
your finger and thumb and pull it straight out
of its socket.
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 Lights and Bulb Replacement
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:

❑ headlamps
❑ tail lamps
❑ brakelamps
❑ high-mount brakelamp
❑ hazard flasher
❑ turn signals
❑ license plate lamp
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:

❑ oncoming motorists frequently signal you to

turn off your vehicle’s high beams when you
do not have the high beams on

❑ the headlamps do not seem to give you

enough light to see clearly at night

❑ the headlamp beams are pointed substantially

away from a position slightly down and to
the right

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 Headlamp Bulb
Hi series (Aerodynamic)
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.

RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.

NOTE: If the bulb is accidently touched, it

should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.

Parts of a headlamp

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 Removing the headlamp bulb
1. Make sure that the headlamp switch on the
instrument panel is in the OFF position.
2. Lift the hood and fix in up position using
prop rod.
3. Bend back slightly and lift up on the two
metal tabs while holding the lamp to vehicle.
This will release the lamp from the installed
position.

Removing/Installing the headlamp bulb

4. Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it

1/8 of a turn to free it from the socket. Then
slide the ring off the plastic base. Keep the
ring. You must use it again to hold the new
bulb in place.
5. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling it rearward without
turning.

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 Installing the headlamp bulb
1. With the flat side of the bulb’s plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic
base until it contacts the rear of the socket.
Lock the ring into the socket by rotating it
clockwise until you feel a “stop”.
3. Reposition the three adjuster screws into the
retaining holes and hold while pushing the
two black tabs downward to engage the
ends of the adjuster screws. You will hear a
“snap” when the tabs are properly engaged.
Make sure lamp is secured properly by
pulling it forward. If it is loose, remove
lamp and reinstall.
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
E-150 — E-350 without cargo lamp attached
To remove/install or replace a bulb:
1. Remove the two screws that secure the lamp
and lift up from the vehicle.
2. Remove the socket that contains the
burned-out bulb and replace the bulb.
3. To install a bulb, reverse the procedures
above.
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 E-150 — E-350 with cargo lamp attached
To remove/install or replace a bulb:
1. Remove the two screws that secure the
Hi-mount stop lamp/cargo lamp and lift the
assembly from the vehicle.
2. After removing the two screws that secure
the lens, remove the cargo lamp lens.
3. Remove the two screws attaching the cargo
lamp to the Hi-mount stop lamp.
4. Remove or replace the burned-out bulb(s) in
the Hi-mount stop lamp.
5. To install a bulb, reverse the procedures
above.

Replacing the stop lamp bulb

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 Rear lighting wire functions

Emission Control System

Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter which enables your vehicle to comply
with applicable exhaust emission requirements.

RWARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes into
the passenger compartment. Under
extreme conditions excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the fuel
system, the interior floor covering, or
other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.

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 To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
❑ Use only unleaded fuel.
❑ Avoid running out of fuel.
❑ Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
❑ Have the services listed in the Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet performed
according to the specified schedule. The
scheduled maintenance services are required
because they are considered essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to
its emissions system.
In general, maintenance, replacement, or service
of the emissions control devices or systems in
your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or
engine may be performed at your expense by
any automotive repair establishment or
individual using automotive parts equivalent to
those which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.

RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.

RWARNING
On vehicles without original equipment
floor covering or insulation, do not let
passengers ride in your truck in a manner
that allows contact between skin and the
metal floor.

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 If other than Ford or Motorcraft or Ford
authorized remanufactured parts are used for
maintenance, replacement, or for the service of
components affecting emissions control, the
owner should be assured that such parts are
warranted by their manufacturer to be
equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company
parts in performance and durability. Please
consult your warranty information booklet for
complete warranty information.
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the
check engine light, or the temperature warning
light. These sometimes indicate that the emission
system is not working properly.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate
properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on
for more than five seconds after you shut it off
or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
Information about your vehicle’s emission
control system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement
and gives some tune-up specifications.
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 NOTE: All current model year vehicles are
certified to the same year emissions
standards except certain vehicles
equipped with engines built prior to
January 1 of the model year which may
be certified to prior year emissions
standards. In either case, the
maintenance schedules contained in the
back of this Owner Guide must be
used to maintain your engine.
Noise emissions warranty, prohibited
tampering acts
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulations became
effective governing the noise emissions on trucks
with a GVWR of over 10,000 lbs (4,536 kgs). The
following statements concerning prohibited
tampering acts and the noise warranty are found
in the Warranty Information Booklet, and are
applicable to completed Econoline cutaways with
a GVWR of over 10,000 lbs (4,536 kgs).
Do not tamper with the noise control
system
Federal law prohibits the following acts:
1. The removal or dismantlement, (by any
person unless for maintenance, repair or
replacement purposes) of any device or
design element incorporated into any new
vehicle to control noise output, prior to its
sale or delivery to the consumer, or while it
is being used, or
2. Using your light truck after a device or
design element has been removed or
dismantled, by any person.

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 The following are some of the acts that are
considered tampering:

❑ Removing the hood liner, fender apron

absorbers, fender apron barriers, under body
noise shield or material constructed to absorb
noise output.

❑ Removing or dismantling the engine speed

governor, so that the engine’s speed exceeds
the manufacturer’s specifications.

❑ Removing the air duct, air intake choke or

silencer, air cleaner and/or air cleaner
element.

❑ Removing or dismantling any of the exhaust

system components including the catalyst
inlet pipe, muffler, outlet pipe, resonator or
diffuser.

❑ Removing the fan shroud. Removing or

dismantling the fan clutch so that it no longer
functions properly.
Maintenance
Instructions for maintenance and service of the
noise control system have been included in the
Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet and in
the “General Maintenance Checklist.” To aid the
noise control system throughout the life of the
vehicle, Ford Motor Company recommends that
this vehicle should be operated according to the
Owner’s Guide. When installing replacement
parts, use caution not to violate the tampering
act as described above. Use the Maintenance
Record Log to list any inspections and services
performed on the vehicle.

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 Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
Testing
In some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the
vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to
a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies a
“need for additional mixed city and highway
driving to complete the check” of the OBD II
system. As soon as all of the OBD II system
checks are successfully completed, the OBD II
system is set to the ready condition. The amount
of driving required to reach the ready condition
varies with individual driving patterns. To
complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle
defined below. If the vehicle owner cannot or
does not want to do the additional driving
required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
OBD II Drive Cycle
The engine must be warmed up and at
operating temperature before proceeding with
the drive modes of the following OBD II Drive
Cycle.
1. Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral)
the vehicle for 4 minutes.
2. Idle the vehicle in drive (neutral for manual
transmission) for 40 seconds.
3. Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph (70 km/h)
at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle for 10 seconds.

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 4. Drive the vehicle with a steady throttle at
45 mph (70 km/h) for 30 seconds.
5. Idle the vehicle in Drive (Neutral for manual
transmissions) for 40 seconds.
6. Continue to drive the vehicle in city traffic at
speeds between 25 and 40 mph
(40-60 km/h) for 15 minutes. During the 15
minute drive cycle the following modes must
be achieved:
a. at least 5 stop and idle modes at 10
seconds each
b. acceleration from idles at 1/4 to 1/2
throttle position, and
c. choose 3 different speeds to do 1.5
minute steady state throttle drives.
7. Accelerate the vehicle up to between 45 and
60 mph (70-100 km/h). This should take
approximately 5 minutes.
8. Drive vehicle and hold the throttle steady at
the selected speed between 45 and 60 mph
(70-100 km/h) for approximately 5 minutes.
9. Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes at varying
speeds between 45 and 60 mph
(70-100 km/h).
10. Bring the vehicle back to idle. Idle in Drive
for 40 seconds.
11. OBD II drive cycle has been completed.
Vehicle can be turned off when convenient.

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 Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts,
and Lubricant Specifications
Refill Capacities
NOTE: Refer to the Diesel Engine Owner’s
Guide Supplement for refill capacities
on diesel engines.

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 Vehicle Storage
Maintenance Tips
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an
extended period of time (60 days or more), refer
to the following maintenance recommendations
to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
General
❑ Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
❑ Protect from sunlight, if possible.
❑ If vehicles are stored outside, they require
regular maintenance to protect against rust
and damage.
Body
❑ Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt,
grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces,
rear wheel housing and underside of front
fenders.
❑ Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed
locations.
❑ Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent
rust.
❑ Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a
thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the
vehicle is washed.
❑ Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges
and latches with a light grade oil.
❑ Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
❑ Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.

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 Engine
❑ Start engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle
until it reaches normal operating temperature.
❑ With your foot on the brake, shift through all
the gears while the engine is running.
Fuel system
❑ Fill fuel tank with high-quality unleaded fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle.
NOTE: During extended periods of vehicle
storage (60 days or more), fuel may
deteriorate due to oxidation. This can
damage rubber and other polymers in
the fuel system and may also clog
small orifices.
Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever
actual or expected storage periods exceed 60
days. Follow the instructions on the label. The
vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to
circulate the additive throughout the fuel system.
NOTE: Read the 7.3L Diesel Engine Owner
Guide Supplement for information
regarding vehicle storage for your
diesel-powered vehicle.
A volatile corrosion inhibitor added to the fuel
system will protect the fuel system’s inner
surfaces from corrosion. Follow the instructions
packaged with the product.
Cooling system
❑ Protect against freezing temperatures.

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 Battery
❑ Check and recharge as necessary.
❑ Keep connections clean and covered with a
light coat of grease.
Brakes
❑ Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully
released.
Tires
❑ Maintain recommended air pressures.
Miscellaneous
❑ Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
clevis pins under vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
❑ Move vehicles at least 25 feet (10 m) every 15
days to lubricate working parts to prevent
corrosion.

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 Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-loc k brak e system). . . . . . . 70
Accessory positio n on the ignitio n . . . 55–56
Accessory power source,
power point outlet . . . . . . . . . . 148
Additives , engin e oil . . . . . . . . . . 297
Air bag supplementa l restrain t system . . . 29
and chil d safet y seats. . . . . . . . . . 41
descriptio n. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 31
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
driver air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 31
indicato r ligh t . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
passenge r air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . 31
proper seatin g . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
service and informatio n label s. . . . . . 36
tone generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
wearing safet y belt s. . . . . . . . . . . 29
Air cleane r filter
locatio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
specification s. . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Air conditioning
auxiliar y heater and air conditione r . . . 91
manual heatin g and air conditioning
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Alarm, activatin g remote personal . . . . 117
Alcohol , in fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Antenna , radio
(see Electroni c sound system) . . . 149, 190
Antifreez e (see Engine coolant). . . . . . 301
Anti-loc k brak e system (ABS)
descriptio n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
see also Brak e . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
warning ligh t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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 Anti-theft system
arming the system . . . . . . . . . . 121
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
disarming an untriggered system . . . . 122
disarming a triggered system. . . . . . 122
triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . 121–122
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 262
Assistance (see Customer assistance). . . . 259
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system) . . . . . 149
Automatic transaxle, fluid,
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . 197, 199, 203
driving a regular automatic . . . . . . 195
fluid, adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
fluid, checking . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
fluid, refill capacities . . . . . . . . . 353
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Axle
lubricant specifications. . . . . . . . . 357
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
traction lok . . . . . . . . . . . . 216, 312
B
Backing up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197, 202
Basic vehicle warranty . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies . . . 244, 320–321
auxiliary battery . . . . . . . . . . . 320
charging system warning light . . . . . . 74
disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
how to service . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
jumping a disabled battery . . . . . . . 243
maintenance-free . . . . . . . . . . . 319
proper disposal, recycling . . . . . . . 320
replacement, specifications . . . . . . . 356
servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
voltage gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . 74–75
when storing your vehicle . . . . . . . 363
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brake warning light . . . . . . . . . . . 69
checking and adding . . . . . . . . . 326
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp . . . 96, 343
Brakes
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
anti-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
applying the brakes . . . . . . . . . . 212
brake warning light . . . . . . . . . . . 69
fluid, checking and adding . . . . . . 326
fluid, refill capacities . . . . . . . . . 353
fluid, specifications . . . . . . . . . . 326
front disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
if brakes do not grip well . . . . . . . 211
master cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
new brake linings. . . . . . . . . . . . 8
noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
power braking . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
rear anti-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
stopping distances . . . . . . . . . . 212
trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
when storing your vehicle . . . . . . . 363
Brake-shift interlock . . . . . . . 60, 196, 202
Break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Brights (high beams) . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Bulbs, replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
halogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
high-mount brakelamp . . . . . . . . 343
C
Canada, customer assistance . . . . . . . 268
Canada, warranty information . . . . . . . 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
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Carbon monoxide in exhaust . . . . . . . . 65
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats) . . . . . . . . . 41
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) 164, 170, 178, 184
Catalytic converter. . . . . . . . . . . . 346
CD player (see Electronic sound system). . 156
Chains, tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Changing a tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Charging system gauge . . . . . . . . . . 75
Charging system warning light . . . . . . . 74
Child safety restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 38
child safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Child safety seats
and air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
attaching with tether straps . . . . . . . 53
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . . 41
in front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
in rear outboard seat . . . . . . . . . . 41
tether anchorage hardware . . . . . . . . 53
Chime
headlamps on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
key in ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing . . . . . . . . 339
see also fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs. . . . . . . . . . 161
chrome and aluminum parts . . . . . . . 10
engine compartment. . . . . . . . . . 287
exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
exterior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
instrument panel lens . . . . . . . . . . 97
interior lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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rustproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
tail lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
upholstery and interior trim . . . . . . 141
washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Climate control system
air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
heating onlsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . 83
heating only system. . . . . . . . . . . 83
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156, 173, 189
Cold engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 11, 14
Compact disc player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 150, 156
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system) . . . . . 150
Console, description . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Controls
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143, 146
power seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Coolant (see Engine coolant) . . . . . . . 301
checking and adding . . . . . . . . . 301
drain and flush . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
preparing for storage . . . . . . . . . 362
proper solution . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cooling fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Crankcase emission filter. . . . . . . . . 356
Cruise control (see Speed control) . . . . 106
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 261
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada. . . . . . . . . . 261, 268

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Dashboard (see Instrument panel) . . . . . . 81
Daytime running light system . . . . . . . 93
Defects, reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid . . . . 322, 324
engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . 328
Disabled vehicle (see Towing) . . . . . . 258
Dispute Settlement Board . . . . . . . . 262
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke . . 326
Driving under special conditions
bad weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
heavy load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
high speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
high water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
slippery roads . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
tips for safe driving . . . . . . . . . . 214
towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

E
Electrical system
circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331, 338
operating when the engine is off . . . . . 56
power point outlet . . . . . . . . . . 148
Electronic AM radio (see Electronic sound
system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system) . . . . . 178
Electronic sound system
radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
tuning the radio . . . . . 151, 165, 180, 188
warranty and service information . . . . 193
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system) . . . . . 178

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(see Electronic sound system) . . . . . 178
Emergencies, roadside
assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
battery acid spills . . . . . . . . . 243, 321
jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Emergency brake (parking brake) . . . . . 212
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . 346
catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . 346
emissions warranty . . . . . . . 4, 346, 349
Engine
check engine warning light . . . . . . . 71
diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
fuel injected engine, starting . . . . . 57, 59
fuel pump shut-off switch . . . . . . . . 63
preparing to start . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
service points . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 59
starting after a collision . . . . . . . . . 63
storing your vehicle. . . . . . . . 361–362
Engine block heater . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Engine coolant
checking and adding . . . . . . . . . 301
checking hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . 301, 304, 324
drain and flush . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
preparing for storage . . . . . . . . . 362
proper solution . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
recovery reservoir . . . . . . . . 283, 302
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
refill procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . 78

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Engine knocking. . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter . . . . . . . 300
checking and adding . . . . . . . . . 298
dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . 301, 304, 324
engine oil pressure gauge . . . . . . . . 76
filter, specifications . . . . . . . . . . 356
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
synthetic oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
“break-in” oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Entry system
illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Exhaust fumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Extended Service Plan, Ford . . . . . . . . 4

F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury . . . . . 280
Federal Communications Commission . . . 192
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Flashers, hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Flashing the lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Flat tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Fluid refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Ford Customer Assistance Center . . . . . 261
Ford Dispute Settlement Board . . . . . . 262
Ford Extended Service Plan . . . . . . . . 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada . . . . . 268
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Foreign registration . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, special notice . . 5
French owner guides, how to obtain . . . . 3

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calculating fuel economy . . . . . . . 295
capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
choosing the right fuel . . . . . . . . 289
comparisons with EPA fuel economy
estimates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
filling your vehicle with fuel. . . . . . 287
filter, specifications . . . . . . . . . . 356
fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
improving fuel economy . . . . . . . 296
octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289, 291
running out of fuel . . . . . . . . . . 295
safety information relating to
automotive fuels . . . . . . . . . . 292
storing your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . 362
treating emergencies . . . . . . . . . 292
Fuel cap
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
replacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 288, 294
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
remote release . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Fuel filter, specifications . . . . . . . . . 356
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start . . . . . . . . . . 63
starting after a collision . . . . . . . . . 63
Fuse panels, instrument panel . . . . 332, 338
Fuses
charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
checking and replacing . . . . . . . . 338
circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) . . . . . . . . . . 287
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 289, 295
Gasoline (see Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . 287

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battery voltage gauge . . . . . . . . . . 75
charging system gauge . . . . . . . . . 75
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . 78
engine oil pressure gauge . . . . . . . . 76
fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . 218, 223
driving with a heavy load . . . . . . . 218
Gearshift
automatic operation . . . . . . . . 195, 200
column-mounted . . . . . . . . . 195, 200
locking the gearshift. . . . . . . . . . . 55
positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195, 200
shifting the gears . . . . . . . . . 195, 200
shift-lock . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 196, 202
Gearshift:shifting the gears . . . . . . 195, 200
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . 218, 223
driving with a heavy load . . . . . . . 218

H
Hazard flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Headlamps
aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
checking alignment . . . . . . . . . . 340
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . 93
flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . 340–341
turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . . 92
warning chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Heating
heating and air conditioning system . . . 87

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standard heater system . . . . . . . . . 83
High beams
indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 100
High-mount brakelamp
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
replacing the bulb . . . . . . . . . . 343
High-mount brakelamp:location . . . . . . 96
Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Hood
latch location . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
working under the hood . . . . . . . 280
Horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Hoses, checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . . 6
Idle, relearning . . . . . . . . . 57, 247, 280
Ignition
chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
positions of the ignition . . . . . . . . . 55
removing the key . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 67
Infant seats (see Safety seats) . . . . . . 38, 41
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Instrument panel
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
lighting up panel and interior . . . . . . 94
location of components . . . . . . . . . 81
registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Interval wipers . . . . . . . . . . . 101–102

J
Jack
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 250, 252
positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
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attaching cables . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
disconnecting cables . . . . . . . . . . 247

K
Keys
key in ignition chime . . . . . . . . . . 56
positions of the ignition . . . . . . . . . 55
removing from the ignition . . . . . . . 56
stuck in lock position . . . . . . . . 55–56

L
Lamps
cargo lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
courtesy lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
daytime running light system . . . . . . 93
dome lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
flashing the lamps. . . . . . . . . . . 101
hazard flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
high beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
high-mount brakelamp . . . . . . 96, 343
illuminated entry system. . . . . . . . 120
illuminated mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 143
instrument panel, dimming . . . . . . . 94
interior lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 94
replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 99
Lap belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
anti-lock brakes (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 70
anti-theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
charging system. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
check engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
engine oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 76
hazard warning light . . . . . . . . . 103
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high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
overdrive off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
rear ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
testing the warning lights . . . . . . . . 58
theft system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
turn signal indicator . . . . . . . . . . 99
Load limits
GAWR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
GVWR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Lubricant specifications . . . . . . . . . 357
Lug nuts
standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
tightening sequence . . . . . . . . . . 255
Lumbar support, seats . . . . . . . . . . 141

M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet) . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maintenance (see Servicing) . . . . . . . 279
Master cylinder, brakes . . . . . . . . . 326
Mileage, calculating fuel economy . . . . 295
Mirrors
dual electric remote control . . . . . . 146
rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
side view mirrors (manual) . . . . . . 144
side view mirrors (power) . . . . . . . 146
vanity mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
vanity mirror, illuminated . . . . . . . 143
Motorcraft parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . 356

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National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
New vehicle break-in . . . . . . . . . . . 8
O
Octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Odometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300, 356
Oil (see Engine oil) . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Oil viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 351
Order forms, service information . . . . . 152
Overdrive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Overseas offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 117
Parking brake
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) . . . . . . . . 356
PCV valve, specifications . . . . . . . . . 356
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Power features
door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143, 146
seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123–124
Power point electrical outlet . . . . . . . 148
Power steering
dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
driving with power steering . . . . . . 206
fluid, checking and adding . . . . . . . 328
fluid, refill capacity . . . . . . . . . . 353
fluid, specifications . . . . . . . . . . 329
servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Prop rod, hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
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Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 149
Rear anti-lock brakes . . . . . . . . . . 208
Rear axle
lubricant specification . . . . . . . . . 357
refill capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
traction lok. . . . . . . . . . . . 216, 312
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Refill capacities for fluids . . . . . . . . 353
Remote entry system . . . . . . . . . . 116
arming and disarming the anti-theft
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
illuminated entry . . . . . . . . . . . 120
locking/unlocking doors . . . . . . . 117
panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
replacement/additional transmitters . . 120
replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . 118
Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . 266
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 41
Roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Roadside emergencies . . . . . . . . . . 243
Rotating the tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 312

S
Safe driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Safety belts (see Safety restraints) . . . . . . 11
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 238
Safety defects, reporting . . . . . . . . . 266
Safety information relating to automotive
fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . . 13
center front lap belt . . . . . . . . . . . 22
center rear lap belt . . . . . . . . . . . 22
cleaning the safety belts . . . . . . . . . 28
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 Safety restraints (continued)
dual locking mode retractors . . . . . . . 13
extension assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 27
for adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
for infants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 41
for pregnant women. . . . . . . . . . . 11
for third row bench seats . . . . . . . . 16
lap and shoulder belts . . . . . . . . . . 14
maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
untwisting or unjamming the safety belt . 24
warning light and chime. . . . . . . . . 71
Safety seats for children
and air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
attaching with tether straps . . . . . . . 53
in front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
in rear outboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
in rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
tether anchorage hardware . . . . . . . . 53
Seat belts (see Safety restraints) . . . . . . . 11
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual . . . . . . . 124
adjusting the seats, power . . . . . . . 140
bench, removable . . . . . . . . . . . 129
bench, three passenger. . . . . . . . . 129
child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
cleaning upholstery . . . . . . . . . . 141
lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
quick release rear captain’s chair . . . . 126
seat/bed conversion . . . . . . . . . . 138
Serial number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Service concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing . . . . . . 280
servicing when you tow . . . . . . . . 258
Shift-lock system . . . . . . . . 60, 196, 202
Shift positions (see Gearshift) . . . . . 195, 200

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 Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints) . . . . . . . . . . 14
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) . . . . 14
Side mirrors, adjusting. . . . . . . . . . 146
Snow tires and chains . . . . . . . . . . 318
Spare tire
changing the tire . . . . . . . . . 247, 250
conventional spare . . . . . . . . . . 247
finding the spare . . . . . . . . . . . 248
removing the spare tire . . . . . . . . 248
Spark plugs, specifications . . . . . . . . 356
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . 214
Special notice
ambulance conversions . . . . . . . . . 5
diesel-powered vehicles . . . . . . . . . 6
Specification chart, lubricants. . . . . . . 357
Speed control
accelerating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
canceling a set speed . . . . . . . . . 111
resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
resuming a set speed . . . . . . . . . 111
tap up/tap down . . . . . . . . . . . 108
when towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . 239
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle . . . . . . 58
starting a cold engine . . . . . . . . . . 59
starting after a collision . . . . . . . . . 63
starting a warm engine . . . . . . . . . 60
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Steering, power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Steering wheel
horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
speed controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Storage compartments
center console . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
underseat storage drawer . . . . . . . 142

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 Storing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Supplemental air bag readiness light . . . . 74
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . . 29

T
Tail lamps, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 83
Testing the warning lights . . . . . . . . . 58
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints) . . . . . . . . . . 53
Tilt steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Tires
changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
checking the pressure . . . . . . . 310–311
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
inspection and maintenance . . . . . . 311
replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
snow tires and chains . . . . . . . . . 318
spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247–248
storing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 363
tire grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
wear bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
wheel and tire matching . . . . . . . . 318
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 219
Towing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 258
with a tow truck . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Traction-lok rear axle . . . . . . . . 216, 312
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 225
safety chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
trailer brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Transmission
automatic operation . . . . . . . . 195, 200

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 Transmission (continued)
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 323
fluid, refill capacities . . . . . . . . . 353
lubricant specifications . . . . . . . . 357
Transmission control switch . . . . . 197, 203
Transmitter (see Remote entry) . . . . . . 116
Tune-up specifications (VECI) . . . . . . 348
Turn signal
indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
U
Used engine oil, disposal . . . . 301, 304, 324

V
Vanity mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Variable interval wipers . . . . . . . . . 102
VECI (Vehicle Emission
Control Information) decal. . . . . . . 348
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . 6
Vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
calculating the load . . . . . . . . . . 225
Vehicle storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control) . . . . . . . . . . 83
Viscosity (see Engine oil) . . . . . . . . 297
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge) . . . . 75
W
Warm engine, starting . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Warning chimes
headlamps on . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
key in ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Warning lights, testing. . . . . . . . . . . 58
Warning lights (see Lights). . . . . . . . . 67
Warranties
basic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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 Warranties (continued)
radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Warranty Informatio n Bookle t . . . . . . . 4
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir. . . . . . . . . 308
reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
windshiel d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Weight limit s (GAWR , GVWR ). . . . . . 218
Wheel and tire matchin g. . . . . . . . . 318
Wheel bearing s lubrican t specification s . . 357
Wheel dollie s (see Towing ). . . . . . . . 258
Wheels
cleanin g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
inspectio n and maintenanc e . . . . . . 310
lug nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
replacemen t . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
power windows, operatin g. . . . . . . 123
Windshield , washin g. . . . . . . . . . . 101
Windshiel d washer flui d and wipers . . . 101
checkin g and adding flui d. . . . . . . 308
checkin g and replacin g wiper blade s . . 309
liftgat e reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . 308
operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
specification s . . . . . . . . . . . 308, 357
variabl e interval wipers . . . . . . . . 102
Windshiel d wipers and washer. . . . . . 101
Wrecker towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

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