Quick Index ................................................ 285
Index ............................................................. 295
Service Station Information .................... 316
Introduction
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
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quality of our products and services must be
our number one priority.
You are the focus of everything we do. Our
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work must be done with you in mind,
providing better products and services than
our competition.
Continuous improvement is essential to our
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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.
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We are a team. We must treat one another
with trust and respect.
Dealers and suppliers are our partners. We
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must maintain mutually beneficial
relationships with dealers, suppliers, and our
other business associates.
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Integrity is never compromised. Our conduct
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worldwide must be pursued in a manner that
is socially responsible and commands respect
for its integrity and for its positive
contributions to society.
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.
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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 Quick Index 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.
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.
Record Booklet
The Maintenance Schedule 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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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’s Guide.
Ford Extended Service Plan
More Protection for Your Vehicle
You can get more protection for your new car or
light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended
Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP is the only
extended service program with the Ford name
on it and the only service contract backed by
Ford Motor Company.
Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed
and administered by Ford. It provides:
protection against repair costs after your
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Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires;
and
other benefits during the warranty period
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(such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage
for certain maintenance and wear items).
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You may purchase Ford ESP from any
participating Ford Motor Company dealer. There
are several Ford ESP plans available in various
time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be
tailored to fit your own driving needs, including
reimbursement benefits for towing and rental.
(In Hawaii, rules vary. See your dealer for
details.)
When you buy Ford ESP, you receive
peace-of-mind protection throughout the United
States and Canada, provided by a network of
more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor
Company dealers.
NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United
States and Canada are not eligible for
ESP coverage.
This information is subject to change. Ask your
dealer for complete details about Ford ESP
coverage.
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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
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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.
Use only the type of engine oil that Ford
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recommends. See Engine oil recommendations
in the Index. Do not use special “break-in”
oils.
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.
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Crown Victoria instrument panel
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Instrumentation
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.
Your vehicle is equipped with one of the
following clusters:
a mechanical cluster
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an electronic cluster
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The mechanical cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
Brake System Warning Light
The warning light for the brakes can show two
things — that the parking brake is not fully
released, or that the brake fluid level is low in
the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by a
qualified service technician.
The brake system warning light
This light comes on when the parking brake is
set, or if it is not set, it comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition key to START. It normally
goes off shortly after the engine starts and you
release the parking brake. If the light stays on
after you have fully released the parking brake,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Light
(If equipped)
This warning light will go on each time you
start your vehicle. If it remains on for longer
than five seconds, you should shut off your
engine and restart. If the anti-lock brake light
stays on, this indicates that the anti-lock feature
is disabled and should receive immediate
attention by a qualified service technician.
Normal braking is not affected unless the brake
warning light is also lit.
The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check
capabilities. As previously described, the system
turns on the anti-lock light each time you start
your engine. After the engine is started and the
anti-lock light is out, the system performs
another test the first time the vehicle reaches
14 mph (22 km/h). The system turns on the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for
approximately 1/2 second. At this time a
mechanical noise may be heard. This is a normal
part of the self-check feature. If a malfunction is
found during this check the anti-lock light will
come on.
The anti-lock brake system light
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If the anti-lock brake system warning
light remains on or comes on while
driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon
as possible.
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.
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 driver’s safety belt is not buckled when
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the ignition is turned to the ON position, the
light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the
chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.
If the driver’s safety belt is buckled while the
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light is on or the chime is sounding, both the
light and the chime will turn off.
If the driver’s safety belt is buckled before the
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ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will turn on.
The safety belt warning light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
The air bag system uses a readiness light and a
tone to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position,
this light will light up for six (6) seconds and
then turn off. This indicates that the system is
operating normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduled
maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.
If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash,
remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, have
the system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
The air bag readiness light
Charging System Light
This light indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
The charging system light
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This light illuminates every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine
off). The light should go off when the engine
starts and the alternator begins to charge.
If the light stays on or illuminates when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
Overdrive Off Indicator
The overdrive off indicator light
This light tells you that the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light is
on, the transmission will not shift into overdrive.
Depressing the button will return the vehicle to
“overdrive on” mode. The transmission will be
in the “overdrive on” mode when the vehicle is
started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected
when the vehicle was last shut off.
NOTE: If the light does not come on when the
TCS is depressed or if the light flashes
when you are driving, have your
vehicle serviced at the first
opportunity. If this condition persists,
damage could occur to the
transmission.
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High Beam Light
This light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
The high beam light
Low Fuel Alert Light
This light comes on when your fuel gauge
indicates between 1/8 and 1/16 of a tank. Your
car must be turned to ON for this light to come
on.
The low fuel alert light
Air Suspension Light (If equipped)
This light tells you if the air suspension needs
repair or if the air suspension switch (in the
trunk on the right side) is OFF.
The air suspension light
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Normally, the light will glow momentarily as
you turn the ignition key to the ON position. If
it glows continuously:
1.Safely pull off the road as soon as possible.
Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF and
ON again.
2.If the light still glows, check to see if the air
suspension switch is OFF. If it is OFF, push
the switch ON. If it is ON, push the switch
OFF and have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Check Engine Warning Light
This light illuminates when the engine’s
Emission Control System requires service. It will
also illuminate when the ignition key is in the
ON position and the engine is off.
The check engine warning light
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
The turn signal indicator light
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Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON. For proper fuel gauge
indication after adding fuel, turn the ignition
switch OFF while refueling the vehicle.
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion. The most accurate
reading is obtained with the vehicle on level
ground.
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
When you turn the ignition key to the ON or
ACC position, all the display segments will light
up, then go off for a second indicating the gauge
is working. Then the gauge will show you how
much fuel you have in the tank.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
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The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into
the normal band as your engine coolant warms
up. Under normal driving conditions, the pointer
should stay in the normal band. It is acceptable
for the pointer to fluctuate within the normal
band under normal driving conditions, and
under certain driving conditions such as, heavy
stop and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot
weather, for the pointer to indicate at the top of
the normal band.
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the normal band, the engine is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
The engine coolant temperature gauge
If your engine overheats:
1.Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
2.Turn off the engine.
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.
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
Speedometer
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
Odometer
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
Trip Odometer
If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9
miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply
set the trip odometer to zero by pressing the
reset control firmly when beginning the distance
you wish to measure.
Since the trip odometer displays distance
independent of the odometer it will not always
advance to the next mile (kilometer) at the same
time as the odometer.
Battery Voltage Gauge
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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.
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If it stays outside the normal band, have your
vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
The battery voltage gauge
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
This gauge indicates the engine 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, see the Engine Oil in the Index. If you do
not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate
reading, your car should be on level ground.
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4.If the level is low, add oil as necessary
before you start the engine again. Do not
overfill. Do not operate the engine if the
pointer in the oil pressure gauge is below
the normal band, regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for further
service actions.
For more information about adding oil, see
Engine Oil Recommendations in the Index.
The electronic cluster works only when your
ignition is in the ON position. Each time you
start your vehicle, the displays go through a
self-test by flashing on and off once before the
actual readings are displayed. (Neither the turn
signals nor the high beam indicator light will
flash like the other indicators do for the
self-test.) Some of the warning lights will flash
on and remain on (will not immediately flash
off) until the normal cluster display is lit. This
self-test is used to indicate that all of the
warning/indicator lights are working properly.
Your electronic cluster tells you about the
condition of your vehicle by using two types of
equipment:
warning lights and gauges
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message center
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Electronic cluster
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge
This gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature not the coolant level. If the coolant
is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge
indication will not be accurate. It is identified by
a thermometer symbol, an “H” (hot), and a “C”
(cold). The “NORM” indicates the normal
operating range. The bars will move into the
normal operating range as the engine coolant
warms up. It is acceptable under certain driving
conditions such as, heavy stop and go traffic, or
driving up hills in hot weather, for the gauge to
indicate at the top of the NORM band.
If, under any circumstance, the pointer moves
above the NORM band, the temperature symbol
flashes and a tone will sound to alert the driver
that the engine coolant is overheating and
continued operation may cause engine damage.
If your engine 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.
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3.Let the engine cool. DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL
THE ENGINE IS COOL.
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.
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
If only the top two and bottom two bars appear
on the gauge, then the system is indicating that
it requires servicing. Contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
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 driver’s safety belt is not buckled when
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the ignition is turned to the ON position, the
light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the
chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.
If the driver’s safety belt is buckled while the
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light is on or the chime is sounding, both the
light and the chime will turn off.
If the driver’s safety belt is buckled before the
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ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will turn on.
The safety belt warning light
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High Beam Light
This light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
The high beam light
Check Engine Warning Light
This light illuminates when the engine’s
Emission Control System requires service. It will
also illuminate when the ignition key is in the
ON position and the engine is off.
The check engine warning light
Air Bag Readiness Light
The air bag system uses a readiness light and a
tone to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position,
this light will light up for six (6) seconds and
then turn off. This indicates that the system is
operating normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduled
maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.
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If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash,
remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, have
the system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
The air bag readiness light
Charging System Warning Light
This light comes on when you turn your ignition
key from OFF to ON. The light should go out
when the engine starts and the alternator begins
to charge.
If this light stays on or comes on while your
engine is running, this tells you that your
battery is not being charged and that you need
to have the electrical system checked as soon as
possible.
The charging system warning light
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Engine Oil Pressure Light
The engine oil pressure light
This light indicates the engine oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if your engine’s oil level
is low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light
should come on every time your ignition key is
turned to ON or START, and should go out
when the engine starts. If the light stays on or
turns on 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. If you do
not stop the engine as soon as safely
possible, severe engine damage could result.
3.Check the engine’s oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil, see 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 light is on, regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for service as
soon as possible.
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