Ford F-150 1997 User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................1

Instrumentation .............................................. 11

Audio ................................................................ 27

Controls and Features .................................. 57

Seating and Safety Restraints ....................95

Starting ........................................................... 137

Driving ........................................................... 145

Roadside Emergencies ................................ 223

Maintenance and Care ............................... 257

Capacities and Specifications ................... 317

Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 333

Customer Assistance ................................... 335

Accessories ....................................................347

Quick Index.................................................... 359

Index ............................................................... 367

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 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.

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;

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.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss
of control or an accident. Be sure to read the

Additional Special Driving Instructions for
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle Operators in this book

and the special supplement included with
four-wheel drive vehicles entitled 4-Wheeling.

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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 F-Series vehicles.

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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.

Number (VIN)

You should include your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) 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

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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

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—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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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.

Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper

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torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km of
new vehicle operation. Proper torque
specifications are provided in this guide. Also
retighten to proper torque specifications 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

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

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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 has one of the following clusters:

A mechanical cluster

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A mechanical cluster with tachometer

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If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle
has, check the diagrams on the following pages
of this section.

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Instrument Panel, Controls and Mechanical Cluster with

Tachometer

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Mechanical cluster

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Mechanical cluster with tachometer

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 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 illuminates when you turn the ignition
key to START to verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or illuminates after
you have released the parking brake fully, have
the hydraulic brake system serviced.

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

Brake warning light

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

To check the 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

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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.

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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

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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

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

If the safety belt is buckled before the

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

Safety belt warning 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.

Check engine warning light

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NOTE: If your light truck is equipped with

dual fuel tanks, the “CHECK ENGINE”
light may come on if fuel is restricted
to the engine or if the fuel flow is
momentarily disrupted because of an
empty fuel tank before you switched to
the auxiliary fuel tank. This condition
is normal and the light should go off
after full fuel flow is restored.

Charging System Light

This light indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.

Charging system light

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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“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.

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 move to
the top of the Normal band.

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If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the engine 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.

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.

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

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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.

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.)

If you are experiencing an “engine cut-out”
condition at high speeds, it may be the result of
this limiting device. It is a normal condition and
can be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine
speed.

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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
control on the upper right side of the
speedometer. To zero out the trip odometer,
press and release the RESET control 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 control
to return the display to the total odometer value.

Tachometer (If equipped)

The tachometer will show you the engine’s
speed measured in revolutions per minute
(RPM).

The tachometer may move slightly when the key
is placed in the ACC or ON position, with the
engine off. This is normal and does not affect
the performance of the tachometer when the
engine is running.

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Some vehicles are equipped with an engine
speed (RPM) limiting device contained within
the powertrain control module (PCM). The
purpose of this device is to maintain peak
engine speed (RPM) below a specified limit. This
feature is only evident on automatic transmission
vehicles when shifting manually (1, 2, D) and on
all manual transmission units. (Engine speed
limits may vary based on engine displacement.)

If you are experiencing an “engine cut-out”
condition at high speeds, it may be the result of
this limiting device. It is a normal condition and
can be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine
speed.

Tachometer

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Compact Disc Radio

Electronic Sound Systems

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 (R/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, the volume will
remain in the position it was set at
when radio power was switched off.

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

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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
topaor bottombhalf 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

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This feature on your radio allows you to
automatically select listenable stations up or
down the frequency band. Press the top
half of the “SEEK” button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band.
Press the bottombhalf 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

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radio stations

Pressing the “SCAN/TUNE” button once
enters the scan mode (display will indicate
“SCN”). Pushing the topahalf of the
“SEEK” button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each
listenable station for approximately five
seconds. Pushing the bottombhalf of the
“SEEK” button will begin the scan mode
down the frequency band, again stopping on
each listenable station for approximately five
seconds.

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To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station, press the “SCAN/TUNE”
button again.

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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons

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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.

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

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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.)

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With Auto Memory Store, you can continually
set strong stations into your memory buttons
without losing your existing memory presets,
which is especially helpful 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 the 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.

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Using the “AUDIO” button to adjust the
tone balance and speaker output

Increasing or decreasing bass response

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.)

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.

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NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc

opening is secured to prevent the
accidental insertion of a second disc.

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 indicatorXin 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.

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Pressing and holding the bottom (b) or top (a)
half of the “SEEK” button will scroll backward
and forward respectively through the tracks.

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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NOTE: 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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Electronic Stereo Radio

Using the Controls on Your New Radio

Cassette Radios

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Electronic Stereo Radio with Cassette

How to tune radio stations

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 (S) 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 rightaor left
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)

b

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 (S)
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 (S)
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 (S) 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 (S) 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.

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.

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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
button to rewind to the beginning of the current
selection or press the right
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 (
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 (i) button. The radio will resume playing.

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.

h

button to fast

g

and

g

) at the

h

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 “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.

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 or

❑

equivalent 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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Electronic AM Radio

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 (+) or left (s) 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” control 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas), several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.

Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies
that 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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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, 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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Controls and Features

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.

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.

Your vehicle is equipped with a control
assembly designed to handle either a
combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System.

Climate control knobs (Heater A/C system)

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Climate control knobs (Heater only system)

Instrument Panel Registers

There are four registers in the instrument panel.
Each of these registers contain a louver assembly
which can be manually adjusted to direct airflow
up, down, left, right, and positive shut-off. An
illustration of the register locations follows.

Instrument panel registers

System Operation

The control for your air conditioning and heater
system is located at the center of the instrument
panel below the radio and will operate only
when the ignition key is turned to the ON
position. Your air conditioner and heater will
heat and/or cool your vehicle interior depending
on the function position and temperature you
select. The function selector control knob allows
you to select heating or cooling and determine

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where the air will be directed. The temperature
control knob setting determines the temperature
of the air that flows into the vehicle.

To turn your air conditioner and heater system
on, select any position except OFF. This will turn
the fan on and allow airflow into the vehicle. To
turn your air conditioner and heater off, select
OFF. This will turn the fan off and stop airflow
from coming into the vehicle.

Temperature selection

The Temperature knob is the rotating knob
located at the center of the control with tapered
RED and BLUE bands surrounding most of the
knob. The wide RED part of the band (full right)
is the heat or warmer area. The wide BLUE area
(full left) 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. The cool temperature
you select will not be cooler than the outside
temperature, unless an A/C mode is selected (if
equipped).

Fan speed adjustment

H

TheHknob on the control is the fan speed
knob which controls the volume of air flow.
Rotate theHknob to the right to 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.

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Airflow selections

VENT

Use VENT to bring outside air through the
instrument panel registers. You can heat the air
in this position by rotating the center knob into
the RED area. The air CANNOT be cooled
below the outside temperature regardless of the
center knob setting. Select NORM A/C or MAX
A/C to get cool air through the instrument
panel registers.

NORM A/C (If equipped)

Select NORM A/C to get refrigerated outside air
through the instrument panel registers. The 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 (If equipped)

The MAX A/C position produces cool air more
rapidly to provide faster cooling of your vehicle.
This is possible because cooler air is drawn from
inside the passenger area and 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 rotating the center
knob in the RED area.

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MIX

Select MIX to get air to the floor and windshield
defrosters at the same time equipped on vehicles
with A/C. If the outside temperature is about
50˚ (10˚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.

V DEF

Select V DEF to obtain maximum air flow to
the windshield. Rotate the center knob into the
RED area for the air temperature required to
defrost. Rotate theHknob on the left to
increase the air flow. On vehicles equipped with
A/C, when the outside air temperature is about
50˚F (9˚C) or warmer, the air will be
dehumidified to remove moisture. The air can be
cooled or heated.

Operating Tips

The following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your air conditioning (if
equipped) and heater system.

In humid weather, select V DEF. This will

❑

help to prevent windshield fogging. After a
few minutes of operation, you may select
another air flow position. Rotate the control
knob to obtain your desired comfort level.

To prevent humidity buildup inside your

❑

vehicle, always drive with the Air
Conditioning (if equipped) and Heater
System turned on.

Do not put objects under the front seats that

❑

will interfere with the flow of air under the
seats to the back seat area of your vehicle.

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Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air

❑

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

Dual Fuel Tank Selector Switch
(If equipped)

To choose which fuel tank that you want your
engine to draw fuel from (front or rear) you
must use this switch. Your fuel gauge will
display the amount of fuel available in the
currently selected tank.

The fuse that protects the fuel tank selector
circuit is labeled AUX FUEL TANK SELECTOR
on your fuse panel cover.

Fuel tank selector switch

Turning On the Exterior Lights

To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, license plate 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, license plate lamps and marker lamps
are now on.

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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.

Headlamp switch

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

The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically
turned on when the driver or passenger door is
opened. Turning the headlamp switch fully
counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp
when the doors are closed.

Interior/Courtesy lamp

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Combination Cargo and High-Mount
Brakelamp

The combination cargo/high-mount brakelamp is
located outside the vehicle, directly over the rear
window. Use the headlamp control switch to
turn on the cargo lamp and interior courtesy
lights.

A high-mount brakelamp feed is provided in the
taillamp wiring, in the event an aftermarket cap
is installed on the vehicle obscuring the
cargo/high-mount brakelamp on the cab. The
feed is located at the left rear of the vehicle,
behind the bumper and is marked with a white
tag “center high-mount stop lamp.”

Cargo/High-mount brakelamp

RWARNING

Do not drive your vehicle with the
cargo/courtesy light on. Showing a white
light to the rear while driving on public
roads is illegal in some places.

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Turning On the Dome/Map Reading
Lamps (If equipped)

The map lamps are located inside the dome light
assembly, on each side of the dome light. Each
lamp has its own switch.

Map lamps

The power point outlet is located on the
instrument panel to the right of the shift lever.
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, lift up the hinged cover.

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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 if your vehicle’s gearshift is on the
column.

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RWARNING

LOCK position does not lock the gearshift
on floor-mounted gearshifts. If the
parking brake is not set and the gearshift
is moved out of Park (automatic
transmission) or out of gear (manual
transmission), your vehicle may move
unexpectedly.

With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle
is free to move with either the automatic
transmission in P (Park) or with the manual
transmission in any driving gear.

RWARNING

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.

LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.

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.

In order to turn the key from the ON or OFF
position to the ACCESSORY position, you must
push the key release button if your vehicle’s
manual transmission gearshift is mounted on the
floor.

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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 and
in the OFF, LOCK, or ACCESSORY position.
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 will vary, depending on the type of
gearshift your vehicle has. Gearshift levers may
be mounted on the steering column or on the
floor or console.

If you have a manual transmission, you have a
key release lever which allows you to remove
your key from the ignition. The key release lever
is on the upper right of the steering column, just
above the key lock cylinder. The lever says
PUSH.

Key release lever

If 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.

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If your vehicle’s gearshift lever is mounted
on the floor:

1. Put the gearshift in 1 (First).

2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.

3. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake.

4. Push and hold in the key release button.

5. Turn the key to LOCK.

6. Remove the key.

RWARNING

Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1
(First) (manual transmission).

With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle
is free to move with either the automatic
transmission in P (Park) or with the manual
transmission in any driving gear.

RWARNING

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.

RWARNING

Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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 selected setting.

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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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.

RWARNING

Always warm up the windshield with the
defroster before you use the washer fluid.
In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision.

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

The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers
to hazardous situations.

The flashers will continue to 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.

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NOTE: The flasher button will be sticking up

slightly higher when on than when off.

Hazard flasher

To sound the horn, press either horn pad.

Horn location (with speed control option)

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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.

The speed control switches

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To Turn Speed Control Off

Press OFF OR

❑

Turn off the vehicle ignition.

❑

Once speed control is switched off, the
previously programmed set speed will be erased.

To Turn Speed Control On

Press ON

❑

RWARNING

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

To Set A Speed

Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate,
the speed control must be ON and the vehicle
speed must be greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or
faster than the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if
it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If
your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed
while driving on a downhill in Overdrive, you
may want to shift to the next lower gear to
reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill,
your speed control will disengage. This is
normal. Pressing RES (Resume) will re-engage it.

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RWARNING

To keep your vehicle under control, do
not use speed control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.

To Set a Higher Set Speed

Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the

❑

switch when the desired vehicle speed is
reached. OR

Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press

❑

will increase the set speed by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). OR

Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then

❑

press SET ACCEL.

You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at
any time during speed control usage. Releasing
the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle
speed to the previously programmed set speed.

To Set a Lower Set Speed

Press and hold COAST. Release the switch

❑

when the desired vehicle speed is reached.
OR

Press and release COAST. Each press will

❑

decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
OR

Depress the brake pedal. When the desired

❑

vehicle speed is reached press SET ACCEL.

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To Disengage Speed Control

Depress the brake pedal. OR

❑

Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).

❑

Disengaging the speed control will not erase the
previously programmed set speed.

To Return to a Set Speed

Press RESUME.

❑

For RESUME to operate, the vehicle speed must
be faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).

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.

RWARNING

Make sure you can see clearly through the
rearview mirror at all times. Do not block
your vision. If you cannot see through the
mirror, it could result in a collision,
injuring yourself and others.

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.

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Standard fold-away mirror

Low-mount swingaway mirror and swing-out recreational
mirror

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 vehicles 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 are convex. Convex mirrors
have a curved surface and will show a wider
view of the lane next to and behind your
vehicle.

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RWARNING

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

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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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.

Tailgate

Tailgate operation

When open, the tailgate load should not exceed
500 lbs (227 kgs). If you want to load heavy
items onto your vehicle, Ford recommends that
you load them one at a time, directly on the bed
floor to avoid damage to the tailgate or its
supports.

To release the tailgate:
Open the tailgate as directed above, but support

it to allow for slack in the cables at both sides.
Use a coin or similar object to pry the spring
clip (on each upper cable connector) past the
head of the support screw. Doing so will allow
you to center the wider opening in the connector
over the screw head and disconnect it.

If you disconnect the upper end of each cable,
you can lower the tailgate completely.

NOTE: Step bumpers or hitches may damage

the tailgate if it is lowered completely.

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Releasing the tailgate

Tailgate removal

First release the tailgate as described above. Be
sure to support the left side to prevent it from
falling. Then raise the tailgate to a 45 degree
angle (see the following illustration) and lift the
right side of the tailgate off its hinge. You can
now pull the left side of the tailgate away from
the left hinge.

Tailgate removal

RWARNING

Do not drive your vehicle with the
tailgate open unless there is a load
holding it in place.

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Power Door Locks (If equipped)

The power door lock controls are located in the
front doors. To lock all doors push the control
marked L. To unlock all doors push the control
marked U.

The manual door locks will override the power
door lock controls.

Power door lock controls

Operating Windows Manually

Cab rear sliding window (If equipped)

To open the sliding cab window, release the
latch by pulling the left portion of the snap lock
away from the window, then move the window
to the desired position. To close, slide the
windows to the center and snap the latch closed.

Sliding cab window

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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.

Master control switch

Power bezel crew cab only

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Fog Lamps (If equipped)

The fog lamps rocker switch is located on the
instrument panel to the right of the steering
column.

Fog lamp switch

The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low
beam headlamps under limited visibility
conditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog and
operate only when the low beam headlamps are
on.

To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is
recommended that the fog lamp switch be
turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.

To turn the fog lamps on, push the ON side

❑

of the rocker switch. An indicator light will
glow when the lamps are on.

To turn off, push the OFF side of the switch.

❑

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

The features on the console

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Seat mounted console

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(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.

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
control.

To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
button a second time within five (5) seconds of
unlocking the driver’s door.

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Locking the doors with the remote entry
system

To lock all the doors, press the LOCK control.
If you would like a signal that the doors are

being locked, press the LOCK button again
within five seconds. The door will lock again,
the horn will beep, and the external lamps will
flash.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Replacing the batteries

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.

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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Battery Saver (with Remote Entry — If
equipped)

When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to all of these lights after
45 minutes: glove box, engine compartment,
overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.

This will prevent draining of the battery if these
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the remote
entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, or
the ignition key is turned on again.

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Seating and Safety Restraints

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.

Adjusting bucket seat

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Adjusting the bench seat

RWARNING

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

RWARNING

Always drive and ride with your seatback
upright and the lap belt snug and low
across the hips.

RWARNING

Children should always ride with the
seatback in the fully upright position.

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Reclining Bucket Seats

You can tilt the seat back of your bucket seats
backward.

1. On the outboard 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.

Reclining bucket seat

Lifting the seat-back adjustment lever of an
unoccupied seat will allow the seat back to fold
forward for access to the rear. Pushing the seat
back backward with the handle released returns
the seat upright.

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40/20/40 Seat

Your F-Series may have a 40/20/40 seat which
consists of two bucket seats that adjust
independently of each other, and a center seat
that is fixed. The center seatback can be folded
down into an armrest/console.

The 40/20/40 seat

Adjusting the seats:
The bucket seats may be adjusted manually as

explained in Adjusting the Front Seat Manually.If
you have a SuperCab, your driver’s seat may
have an optional 6 way power seat. Refer to
Using the Power Seats later in this chapter.

Your 40/20/40 bucket seats have Power Lumbar
Supports. You can inflate/deflate the lumbar
support pad in the seatback to adjust for your
driving comfort. Refer to Using the Power Lumbar
Supports later in this chapter.

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The center seatback console

Your center seatback will fold down into an
armrest/console. The console includes two
cupholders, a removable coin holder and storage
space for cassette/CD’s.

The console on the 40/20/40 seat

Seat Back Release (Bench Seat)

The front seat back for the Regular Cab and the
rear seat back for the Crew Cab can be folded
forward to gain access to the storage space
behind. Lift the seat back latch at its lower rear
corner. The seat back will lock automatically
when returned to the full upright position.

The SuperCab split back bench seat can be
folded forward on either side to gain access to
the rear of the vehicle. To do so, push up the
latch button located at the top of the seat back.

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Seat back release

RWARNING

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

Center Facing Jump Seat — SuperCab
Only

The center facing jump seat should be kept in
the stored position for easy access to the rear
cab area. To open the seat:

1. Unsnap the retaining strap holding the seat
in its stored position.

2. Swing the seat support away from the seat
bottom while lowering the seat to a
horizontal position.

3. Raise the seat back to the upright position.

RWARNING

Do not install a child seat in a center
facing jump seat.

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