User manual FORD EXCURSION-2004

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with CD Rear seat controls Rear seat entertainment system 17 17 21 24 26 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 42 42 43 44 47 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 48 48 50 52 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 57 57 58 63 64 67 70 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 82 82 82 84 1 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 94 94 105 116 120 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 131 131 135 138 158 161 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 167 167 168 168 169 174 180 185 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 186 194 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 195 200 201 203 206 214 229 243 243 246 2 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Accessories Index 254 257 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. [. . . ] Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car. 137 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the key. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral). When the key is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 138 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4­speed automatic transmission (if equipped-gasoline engines only) P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: · Start the engine · Depress the brake pedal · Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P (Park): · Come to a complete stop · Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). [. . . ] Use of a transmission fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio VEHICLE DIMENSIONS EXCURSION Dimension (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track (Front / Rear) 4x2 mm (in) 5759 (226. 7) 2031 (79. 9) 1967 (77. 4) 3480 (137. 0) 1746 (68. 8)/ 1729 (68. 1) 4x4 mm (in) 5759 (226. 7) 2031 (79. 9) 2043 (80. 4) 3480 (137. 0) 1746 (68. 8)/ 1729 (68. 1) 5. 4L V8 engine 330 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1. 3-1. 4 mm (0. 052-0. 056 inch) Coil on plug 9. 0:1 6. 8L V10 engine 415 87 octane 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 1. 3-1. 4 mm (0. 052-0. 056 inch) Coil on plug 9. 0:1 249 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 4 1 3 5 2 250 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver's side. Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. ) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 251 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 1. [. . . ]