1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
General information
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthiness
and resale value. There is a large network of Ford authorized dealers who
are there to help you with their professional servi ...
Under hood overview
3.5L V6 engine
A. Engine coolant reservoir
B. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
C. Brake fluid reservoir
D. Battery
E. Power distribution box
F. Air filter assembly
G. Automatic transmission ...
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General Procedures
Audio Control Module (ACM) Self-Diagnostic Mode
NOTE: If the ACM is completely inoperative (does not power up), the
part number decal on the ACM chassis can be used to attain the ACM part number.
Turn the ACM on.
Operate the audio system in radio tu ...
Diagnostic Methods
Effective Diagnostic Techniques
NOTE: Do not use this document in place of Ford-prescribed Symptom
Based Diagnostics or Workshop Manual diagnostics. Diagnostic Methods is intended
to provide Ford vehicle diagnostic information only for support of
Ford-prescribed diagnostics.
The following di ...
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically
to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the
vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears
or cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including
ret ...
