Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 192 246 252 264 265 139 144 170 2 6 27 105 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2000 Ford Motor Company 1 Introduction The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information. Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment. 2 Introduction BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. EMISSION WARRANTY The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide. 3 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist Power Window Lockout 4 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 5 Instrumentation Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 73) Instrument cluster (pg. 8) Driver air bag (pg. 122) 4 3 H 5 6 7 20 40 40 60 80 80 120 100 160 2 1 BRAKE ! P 120 200 140 240 C 0 A RPMX1000 RESET 0 MPH km/h 160 A/B TRIP B kmiles D5 HI LO INT OFF MIS T INT AUTO PULL E UM RES VOL O N SET MEDI A O F F CA NC EL Headlamp control (pg. 27) Autolamp control (pg. 29) Speed control (pg. 77) 6 Instrumentation Message Center* (pg. 17) Audio system (pg. 42) Dual Automatic Temperature Control system (pg. 31) F E FUEL RESET SETUP STATUS BASS SEL VOL PUSH ON CD TAPE EJ TREB BAL FADE RDS MUTE SEEK REW FF TUNE SIDE 1-2 SCAN COMP AUTO SHUFF AM MUTE FM 1 2 3 4 5 6 EXT A/C F FC F AUTO OFF R Electronic sound system control (pg. 75) Heated seat controls (pg. 107) * if equipped 7 Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES 4 3 H 5 6 7 20 40 40 60 80 80 120 100 160 2 1 BRAKE ! P 120 200 140 240 F C 0 A RPMX1000 RESET 0 MPH km/h 160 E CHECK FUEL CAP A/B TRIP B kmiles D5 Engine coolant temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If light stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms up, have your vehicle serviced. This light also illuminates briefly when the ignition key is turned to RUN. Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine's emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System. This system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the RUN position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be 8 Instrumentation malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. What you should do if the check engine light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the On Board Diagnostics System system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN ABS position to ensure the circuit is functional. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, 9 Instrumentation the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released. Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the BRAKE ignition is turned to the RUN position to ensure the circuit is ! P functional. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, or remains on after releasing the parking brake, seek service immediately. One of the following conditions may exist: · low brake fluid level in the reservoir. · Brake force distribution system failure. The ABS light will also illuminate if this condition is present. Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. 10 Instrumentation Engine oil pressure Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position and the engine is off. Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Low fuel (if equipped) Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge. The ignition must be in the RUN position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the RUN position regardless of the fuel level (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). 11 Instrumentation Low washer fluid (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition is turned to RUN and when the windshield washer fluid is low. Bulb Warning (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition is in the RUN position and one of the exterior bulbs has burned out. Traction Control active Flashes when the Traction Control system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. AdvanceTrac (if equipped) Flashes when the AdvanceTrac system begins applying and releasing the brakes and/or adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a sideways wheelspin condition. If the light remains on while the engine is running, have the system serviced immediately. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. Steering column lock (manual transmission only) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position. If this light stays illuminated, steering column will be locked, and the vehicle will not start. Have the vehicle serviced immediately. 12 Instrumentation Speed control This light comes on when the vehicle speed control is engaged and actively controlling the vehicle speed. It turns off when the speed control OFF or CANCEL controls are pressed or the brake is applied. Door ajar (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition is in the RUN position and any door or the trunk is open. Check fuel cap (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the CHECK ignition is turned to the RUN position to ensure your bulb is FUEL working. When this light turns on, CAP check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions. It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap. For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter. Transmission PRNDL indicator Your vehicle is equipped with a B TRIP A transmission PRNDL indicator. This character appears with the key in the RUN position and displays the gear selected on the gearshift floor console. kmiles D5 13 Instrumentation If an "E" character is displayed, this indicates a transmission malfunction. If the "E" character flashes or remains on, contact your dealer immediately. Operating the transmission with the "E" character illuminated may cause additional damage to the transmission. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened. Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. Fo ...