The vehicle identification number is located on the driver’s side instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information:
A. World manufacturer identifier
B. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location
C. Make, vehicle line, series, body type
D. Engine type
E. Check digit
F. Model year
G. Assembly plant
H. Production sequence number.
Part numbers
1 Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate
intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Note: Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specification ...
Vehicle certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance Certification
Label be affixed to a vehicle and
prescribe where the Safety
Compliance Certificati ...
Other materials:
Engine coolant check
Checking the Engine Coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance Information.
Note: Make sure that the level is at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands wh ...
Steering System
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Steering System
Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) System
The Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system consists of the following
components:
Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) - the PSCM controls the functions
of the EPAS system and com ...
Diagnosis and Testing
Automatic Transmission
Special Tool(s)
Material
DTC Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of
Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in Section
100-00 for information about these practices.
When the electrical connector ...
