2005 Ford Excursion Owner Guide 3rd Printing
2005 Ford Excursion Manual
2005 Ford Excursion manual content summary:
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17 17 21 24 26 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 42 42 43 45 48 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 49 49 52 54 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 2
Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 196 196 197 197 198 203 209 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 210 218 Cleaning 219 2 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 3
Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 225 227 228 231 233 239 255 256 257 260 Accessories Index 267 270 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 4
automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 5
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake 5 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 6
front of an active passenger airbag. Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles Read the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and maintenance of your Diesel-powered light truck. 6 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 7
please read this Owner's Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles Excursion for snowplowing, in particular regarding the potential for exceeding vehicle weight limits Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide ( - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 8
Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 9
, 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 Low Tire Pressure Warning 9 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 10
vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 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. 10 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11
brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. 11 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 12
the system serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur. Four wheel drive low (if LOW equipped): Illuminates when RANGE four-wheel drive low is engaged. Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive is engaged. 4x4 12 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 13
is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). GAUGES THEFT TRANS TEMP H LOW RANGE 60 40 80 00 20 40 60 H RPMX1000 L F 20 0 km/h C H BRAKE CHECK GAGE 4x4 MPH SELECT RESET CK SUSP E D 2 P RN D C 13 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 14
the trip, press the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles (kilometers). Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 14 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 15
Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. Transmission fluid temperature gauge: If the gauge is in the: White area (normal) - the transmission fluid is within the normal operating temperature (between "H" and "C"). 15 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 16
conditions (i.e. towing or off road use). Refer to Special Operating Conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for instructions or debris blocking airflow through the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, see your authorized dealer. 16 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post- - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 17
correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should 17 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 18
than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information. 4. Cassette door: Insert the cassette with the opening to the right. 5. EJ (Eject): Press or SEEK increase hours. Press the TUNE 18 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 19
control will not function. 10. BAL (Balance): Press BAL; / to shift then press SEL sound to the left/right speakers. FADE: Press FADE; then press / to shift sound to the SEL rear/front speakers Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 19 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 20
controls. 19. BASS: Press BASS; then press / to decrease/increase SEL the bass output. TREB (Treble): Press TREB; then / to press SEL decrease/increase the treble output. 20. TUNE: Works in radio mode / to only. Press TUNE change frequency down/up. SEEK TUNE 20 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 21
disc. 2. Rewind: Press for a slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind. Fast forward: Press for a slow advance, press and hold for a fast advance. 21 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 22
System): Allows traffic, program type and station information from RDS-equipped FM stations. Traffic: In FM mode with RDS ON, this feature allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station 22 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 23
data). Traffic information is not not contain delay time unless SEEK or a preset control is pressed. 12. AM/FM: Press to select strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 24
or next station, selection or track. 3. Headphone jack: Plug a 3.5 mm headphone into the jack. 4. Headphone/speaker: Press to turn all speakers off (headphone mode). Press again to deactivate the headphone and activate system speakers. 24 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 25
From the rear seat controls, volume cannot be set higher than the front seat setting. 6. lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with hole and turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 26
with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out. Don't: • Expose discs to direct sunlight information. AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service information. 26 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 27
function pointed to within the active menu. May also be used by some user interactive discs during movie play. 5. MENU control Press to bring up the disc menu. 6. AUX control Press to switch DVD player from play mode to auxiliary mode. 27 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 28
Press the NEXT control to move the cursor one position upward REV NEXT PREV FWD • Press the PREV control to move the cursor one position downward REV NEXT PREV FWD • Press the REV control to move the cursor left one position REV NEXT PREV FWD 28 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 29
, the system will wrap around to the first track and begin play. Slow play mode To enter slow play mode, press the PLAY/PAUSE control. Once the system is in pause mode, press the 29 NEXT REV PREV FWD ENTER REV NEXT PREV FWD 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 30
. Select zoom from the screen settings by using the arrow and ENTER controls. Remote control 1 REV 2 FWD 3 4 5 6 8 + VOL SEEK DISP MNU ENT MODE MEMORY 7 1. REWIND control Press to reverse the direction of the DVD movie. 30 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 31
. There is a LED indicator light on the remote control that will illuminate when any control is pressed. Slide the battery cover off as shown on the remote control to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries. 31 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 32
mode, the speaker volume cannot be set higher than the current volume radio setting. When using wired headphones, (dual play mode), the rear seat controls can change the volume setting CD player (if equipped) 32 VOLUME MEDIA MEM SEEK 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 33
for the next track. previous track or control to If equipped with an in-dash six CD player, press the access the previous track or to select the next track of the current disc. In AUX/DVD mode, the SEEK control is not operational. 33 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 34
all speakers. The Personal Audio Feature (dual play) allows the front front seat passengers "enable" them again by simultaneously pressing the 3 and 5 preset controls. The settings of the front seat controls will always override those of the rear seat controls. 34 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 35
level. ON OFF Note: The volume level of the wireless headphones can only be controlled by the thumbwheel. Neither the remote control nor the rear seat controls will affect the volume output of the wireless headphones. 35 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ON OF F - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 36
using the headphones, shut them off to preserve battery power. The headphones will automatically turn off after five (LCD) screen. 2. Screen housing. 3. Dimmer switch. Press +/- to increase/decrease the brightness of the screen. 36 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) POW ER - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 37
to cool will vary depending on conditions. General operating tips • When the engine is not running, use the system sparingly. Otherwise, it will run the battery down. • When the ignition is compact discs and DVDs only. Due to technical 37 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 38
tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage discs. Please contact your dealer for further information. Inserting a CD/DVD Partially insert inputs, press the STOP control or press the AUX control on the DVD player. 38 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 39
compartment. The front glass on the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen may break when hit with a hard surface. If the glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline material. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water. 39 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 40
are subjected to harsh environmental conditions may be damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid these outcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your DVD player to: • extremely hot or cold temperatures. • direct sunlight. 40 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 41
motion. Cleaning the DVD player exterior Clean the exterior of the DVD player with a damp cloth. Do not use CD cleaning kits or CDs intended to clean the interior of your DVD player. Use of these products may damage your system. 41 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 42
to the rear seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 42 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 43
and center console vents (if equipped). O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off. : Distributes outside air through the floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents, floor vents and demister vents. 43 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 44
4. Set the fan speed to highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. . 44 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 45
speed: Press the respective control in order to manually increase or decrease the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. (Floor/defrost): Distributes air through the instrument panel 5. vents, floor vents and demister vents. 45 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 46
and center console vents (if equipped). 8. (Panel): Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and center console vents (if equipped). 9. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned off. 10. Manual override controls: The manual override controls allow you to change - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 47
control: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Turn to REAR to give rear seat passengers control of the auxiliary system. When set to OFF the auxiliary system is turned off. 2. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the 47 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 48
not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty. 48 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 49
light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for approximately 20 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to OFF. To change 49 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 50
not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. 50 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 51
at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). 3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. Cover one of the headlamps so no light hits the wall. 51 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 52
edge of the light pattern up to the horizontal line. 6. Repeat step 3-5 for the other headlamp. 7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. 52 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 53
courtesy lamps light when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is pushed past the detent. • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF. The reading lamps can be turned on by pressing the rocker control. 53 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 54
moist air enters the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of headlamp operation. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. 54 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 55
in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer Interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open the hood. Function 55 2005 Excursion (hdw - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 56
Lights 2. Remove the four screws from the top and bottom front of the headlamp assembly. 3. Press the retaining clip at the top of the headlamp assembly while pulling the assembly straight out. If removing the lamp is difficult, removing the four screws along the top of the grill will help provide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 57
of the grill will help provide more clearance. 4. Remove the bulb assembly, (1) sidemarker or (2) park/turn, by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out. 5. Pull the old bulb out from the socket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 57 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 58
switch is in the OFF position and remove the four screws and the lamp assembly from vehicle. 2. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 3. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 58 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 59
. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb socket. 2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove. 3. Pull the old bulb straight out. Install the new bulb in reverse order. 59 2005 Excursion - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 60
rear wiper. OFF - Rear wiper and washer off. For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer position. control to either From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT2 or OFF position. 60 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 61
you. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. 61 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 62
transmission control switch operation refer to the Driving chapter. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to your option package. 62 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 63
are not in the proximity of the window openings. VENT VENT MODE E/M RESET portion of the VENT Press the control to open the power rear quarter windows. portion of the VENT control to close the power rear Press the quarter windows. 63 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 64
when not being used. There are up to four auxiliary power points in the following locations: • Located on the instrument panel. POWER POINT • Located on the back side of the center console (Accessible from the second row seats). 64 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 65
Controls • Located in the left side storage compartment in the third row seating position. • Located on the right trim panel in the rear cargo part of the rocker switch to open the window. Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window. 65 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 66
electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will automatically adjust to minimize glare. 66 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 67
. This is a normal condition. Type A The mirror heating elements are designed to operate regardless of the geographic location of the vehicle. There is no switch to turn on, or other operator involvement required other than to start the vehicle. 67 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 68
Driver Controls Type B The spotter mirror, below the main mirror, is not heated and must be adjusted manually. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust who may approach from the rear of the vehicle. 68 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 69
an automatic car wash or backing out of a garage with the trailer tow mirror. The telescoping feature (if equipped) allows the mirror to extend approximately 3.15 inches (80 mm). This feature is especially useful to the driver when towing a trailer. 69 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 70
the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. ON OFF 70 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 71
and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). RES SET ACCEL COAST • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACCEL control. 71 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 72
This light comes on when either the SET ACCEL or RES controls are pressed. The vehicle speed must be at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied, or the ignition is turned to the OFF position. 72 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 73
of your vehicle's trip computer may differ depending on your vehicle's option package, but the functions are the same. The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position. Trip computer features are as follows: NEXT MODE 73 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 74
fill-up to another • rounding of the displayed values to the nearest gallon (liter) To reset the average fuel economy: 1. Press the MODE control repeatedly until average fuel economy is displayed (this is the only resettable display). 74 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 75
fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. Outside air temperature (if equipped) The temperature can be displayed in Centigrade or Fahrenheit by pressing the E/M control. If the outside temperature falls below 38°F (3°C), the display will alternate - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 76
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 76 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 77
Driver Controls 1. Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console. 2. Start the vehicle. 3. Press and hold both trip computer controls. After approximately eight seconds, the trip computer will enter CAL mode. E/M MODE CAL mode is indicated when the display lights the "CAL" indicator. - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 78
the light is constant, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released. Note: To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with Step 2 in the "Programming" section - do not repeat Step 1. 78 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 79
"Programming" section, replace Step 3 with the following: Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with Step 4 in the "Programming" section. 79 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 80
the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow Step 2 in the "Programming" section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 80 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 81
CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: • Utility compartment • Coin holder slots • Pen holder Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. • Utility compartment • Pen holder • Space for lap-top computer - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 82
• To close and lock the liftgate and cargo doors, close the left cargo door first, then the right cargo door, then pull down and close the liftgate. Lock the TriDoor with the key, remote entry transmitter or the power door lock button. 82 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 83
to the TriDoors and its components. If you must drive with the cargo doors and liftgate window open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle. LUGGAGE RACK Maximum load is 200 lb . 4. Slide the assemblies off the end. 83 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 84
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 increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 84 2005 Excursion - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 85
manual lock button on the door, locking the driver's door with a key, by simultaneously pressing the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 controls on the remote keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or using the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped). 85 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 86
operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: 86 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 87
order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Unlocking the doors 1. Press and release to unlock the driver's door. Note: The doors are closed and locked using the remote entry transmitter, or the power door lock control (while the accompanying door is open). 87 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 88
CR2032 or equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 88 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 89
battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery of four) available before beginning this procedure. 89 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 90
is pressed, or • the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 controls on the keyless entry keypad are pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. 90 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 91
lamp switch is left on. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM You can use the keyless entry keypad to lock or unlock the doors without using a key. The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5-digit entry code; this code is located on the owner's wallet card in the glove box, is marked on the computer module - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 92
entry code. To unlock all doors, press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. To lock all doors, press the 7 • 8 conditions are met: • the vehicle's speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), • any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position, 92 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 93
. Note: Pressing the power door UNLOCK/LOCK button again will toggle between activating and deactivating the autolock feature. 7. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. 93 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 94
system functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service. 94 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 95
serviced by your authorized dealer. Replacement engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible. • If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 95 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 96
position. 8. Remove the previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 9. Within twenty seconds of removing the previously programmed it will start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 97
Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Ensure that the seat is relatched into place. 97 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 98
rearward. Make sure that the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up to recline the seat. • Push down the lever (if equipped) located at the bottom of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward. 98 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 99
may be programmed at any time. Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle. 99 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 100
seat forward, backward, up or down. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats, do the following: • Push control to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. 100 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 101
on the strap and pull the armrest down. To gain access to the storage compartment in your armrest, lift the latch to open the lid. The lid cannot be opened in the upright position. Lift up armrest to return it to a center seatback. 101 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 102
are on the floor in front of the second row seats before folding them down and insure the seat is fully latched rearward. For assistance, refer to the label located on the seat side shield. 1. Lift strap to release seat cushion. 102 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 103
The headrest must be removed in order to fold the seatback down. Remove 2nd row seat headrest by pushing in both tabs while pulling up on headrest simultaneously. 4. Stow headrest into the green caps found on the top of the seat cushion. 103 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 104
cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. 104 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 105
positions and a manual adjust tongue lap belt in the center seating position. For information on the proper operation of the safety restraints, refer to Safety restraints in this chapter. The third row seat may be removed from the vehicle for additional cargo space. 105 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 106
seat release lever located on the lower right side of the seatback while pushing the seatback down into the seat cushion. The seatback will latch into place. Pull the seat release lever to return the seatback into the upright seating position. 106 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 107
, with the liftgate window and cargo doors open: 1. Pull the seat release lever located on the lower right side of the seatback while pushing the seatback down onto the seat cushion. • The seatback will latch onto the cushion. 2. Lift the seat release bar located at the center of the seat near the - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 108
of the seat. 4. Lift the lever and pull up the seatback to drive position. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the back seat where they - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 109
allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) 109 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 110
Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. 110 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 111
belts should be checked for proper function. BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly "automatic locking retractor" feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace the belt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 112
at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips. Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use. 112 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 113
cluster. Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off. 113 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 114
to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort. "I'm not going far" "Belts are uncomfortable" 114 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 115
...Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up. Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 116
turning on, at a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the BeltMinder feature if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds. 116 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 117
to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. 117 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 118
driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 119
the front end of the vehicle. Additional equipment may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment. 119 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 120
are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 120 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 121
Do not touch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. 121 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 122
problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced instructions kg] or less) ride in your vehicle, you front seating position. 122 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 123
use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap/shoulder belt to fit properly. Generally this is when they weigh about 80 lb. (36 kg) (about 8 to 12 years old). 123 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 124
a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 kg). 124 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 125
seat- the safest place for children to ride. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 126
's instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in the front seats. 126 2005 Excursion (hdw - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 127
way back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 127 2005 Excursion - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 128
mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out and a click is heard. 6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 128 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 129
the child seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 130
, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback. 3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. 130 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 131
Seating and Safety Restraints • Second row 60/40 bench seat Note: In the right seating position, use either tether anchor. • Second row bucket seats Note: For each seat, use either tether anchor. 131 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 132
Restraints • Third row • The anchors are on the back of the seat frame. 4. Clip the tether strap hook the manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. 132 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 133
than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered Guide and any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 133 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 134
chapter. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you operate your vehicle. On some clunk and ratcheting sound. These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and is not cause for concern 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 135
to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified 135 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 136
service, but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. 136 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 137
INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. 137 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 138
remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air loss of vehicle control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat! 138 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 139
gauge. 3. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure. Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge. 4. Replace the valve cap. 139 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 140
attempt to add air to tires or replace tires or wheels without first taking precautions to protect persons and property. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 140 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 141
guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is 141 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 142
To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. 142 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 143
activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. 2. Turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel (block not provided). 3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from the stowage locations. 4. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim. 5. Loosen each wheel - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 144
brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is blocked. 6. Insert the hooked end of the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to slide the jack under the vehicle. 7. Position the jack according to the following guides: • Front (4x2) • Front passenger side (4x4) 144 2005 Excursion - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 145
of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. • Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. 9. Remove the lug nuts with the lug - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 146
rotation, flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Wheel lug replacement fasteners. On all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply one drop of motor oil between the flat washer and the nut. Do not apply motor oil to the wheel nut threads or the wheel stud threads. Bolt size 146 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 147
a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may be used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean larger the number, the wider the tire. 147 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 148
or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to conditions. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart. Note: You may not find this information 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 149
, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 150
information beyond those of "P" type tires; these differences are described below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for service on light trucks. 2. Load Range/Load Inflation Limits 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 151
is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 151 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 152
in the tread • Separation in the sidewall • Severe abrasion on the sidewall If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be replaced. 152 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 153
. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may require alignment of all four wheels. The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. 153 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 154
tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more 000 miles (8,000 km). • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 154 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ( - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 155
you currently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow 155 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 156
full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 156 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 157
carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 157 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 158
Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight - includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. 158 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 159
injury. Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 159 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 160
Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 161
lb.). In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 161 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 162
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver's door. 162 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 163
. Engine 4x2 w/automatic transmission Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-lb. (kg) 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.30 13000 14500 17000 20000 (5897) (6350) (7711) (9072) Maximum trailer weight-lb. (kg) 6100 (2766) 7600 (3466) 10000 (4536) 11000 (4988) 5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L 163 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 164
equalizers so that the front bumper height is within 1⁄2" (13 mm) of the reference point. After proper adjustment, the rear bumper should be no higher than in Step 2. 164 Engine 4x4 w/automatic transmission Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg (lb.) 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 165
25.4 mm) shank diameter. The bumper has a 5,000 lb. (2,270 kg) trailer weight and 500 lb. (227 kg) tongue weight capacity. If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball position, a frame-mounted trailer hitch must be installed. 165 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 166
tire label for limitations when using. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 167
can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 4WD vehicles electronic shift transfer case: 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift on the fly cannot be towed with any wheels on the ground. 167 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 168
the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 168 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 169
: 1. Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. 169 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 170
brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). • Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. 170 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 171
before starting the vehicle. The plug for the block heater is exposed in the front of the vehicle, beneath the grille. Vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine have the plug exposed on the driver side of the vehicle; vehicles equipped with a Diesel engine have the plug exposed on the passenger side - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 172
for concern. ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. 172 ABS 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 173
stopping distance. Parking brake To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated until the parking brake is released. 173 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 174
breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components 174 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 175
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. 175 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 176
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 authorized dealer as soon as possible. 176 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 177
to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). 177 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 178
have the system serviced immediately. Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 179
scheduling will resume. 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 179 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 180
) position; this engine braking will slow the vehicle and assist the driver in controlling the vehicle when descending a grade. Depending on driving conditions and load conditions, the transmission may downshift, slow the vehicle and control 180 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 181
and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. 181 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 182
engine may overheat. REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper that may block the normal detection zone of the RSS system may create false beeps. 182 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 183
the sensors are covered, it will affect the accuracy of the RSS. If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. 183 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 184
fuel economy. Electronic shift on the fly (ESOF) 4x4 control located on the instrument panel that allows you select 2WD, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low operation. • uses auto-manual hub locks that can be engaged and disengaged automatically based on the 4x4 mode selected. 184 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 185
fuel economy • For proper operation, make sure that the arrow and the indicator dot on the hub are aligned, and that both hub locks are set the same (both set to AUTO or both set to LOCK). 4WD system indicator lights The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following conditions - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 186
front and rear wheels. Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) Rotate the 4WD control to the 4x4 HIGH position at speeds up to 4X4 4X4 your front hubs, but it will eliminate any torque bind and allow the system to immediately disengage. 186 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 187
brake. 3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4 LOW position. 5. Hold the shift conditions until the LOW RANGE indicator light illuminates. 6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light , both on and off the road. 187 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 188
car. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain. Since sudden changes of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 189
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. 189 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 190
concrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 190 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ( - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 191
, drive slowly. Traction or brake capability may be limited. When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher than the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. 191 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 192
control of the vehicle. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water, their fluids should be checked and changed seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill without the aid of an observer. 192 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post- - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 193
quick changes of direction on snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. Avoid sudden braking as well. Although a 4WD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any 193 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 194
or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of is subjected to heavy off-road usage. 194 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 195
and cause internal transmission damage. Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 195 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 196
on Lincoln vehicles. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer's responsibility) • fuel delivery (2.0 gallons [7.5L], maximum two occurrences - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 197
your battery. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch may have been activated. 197 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 198
Roadside Emergencies This switch is located in the front passenger's footwell, behind the kick panel access cover. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. Turn the ignition - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 199
/ power distribution box The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove the fuse panel cover, turn the panel fasteners counterclockwise. 199 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 200
refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 200 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* 20A* Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Adjustable pedals Power point - floor console 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 201
), Climate control (Diesel engine only) Brake pressure switch/Speed control 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) module, Variable Fan Control (VFC) (Diesel engine only) Airbags Ignition switch Run feed EATC module/Front blower relay coil Customer access 201 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 202
Trailer tow electric brake Door locks, BSM Ignition switch (gasoline engine only), FICM power (Diesel engine only) Heated backlight Fuel heater (Diesel engine only) Front wiper main Front blower motor Auxiliary blower motor Heated seats Ignition switch 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 203
relay 305 - Trailer tow battery charge relay 306 - Delayed accessory relay 307 - Starter relay * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses ***Circuit Breaker Note: (Diesel engine only) The Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) logic 15A mini-fuse is located in the underhood relay block. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 204
engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 205
Emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + - + + 205 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 206
vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 206 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 207
metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - - + + + + 207 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 208
from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 208 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 209
or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 209 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 210
find an authorized dealer to help you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 210 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 211
vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the authorized dealer could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.). 211 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 212
Customer extent allowed by state law, before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 213
states eligibility is dependent upon the customer's possession of the vehicle. Eligibility may differ according to state law. For example, see the unique brochures for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. 213 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 214
Customer complete the application in the DSB brochure and mail it to the , the Board needs the following information: • Legible copies of all name of the authorized dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle. • A brief description of your 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 215
information Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the 215 2005 Excursion - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 216
, you may still be eligible. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com. 216 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 217
customer relationship office. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine 07150 Detroit, Michigan 48207 217 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 218
check or money order.) Obtaining a French owner's guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service problems information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 218 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post- - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 219
-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof 219 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 220
damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. 220 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 221
gasoline engines PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 222
a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). 222 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 223
; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle. Each product is made from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications. For best results, use the following products or products of equivalent quality: 223 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 224
and Stain Remover (U.S. only) (ZC-14) Tire Clean and Shine (ZC-28) Triple Clean (U.S. only) (ZC-13) Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only) (CXC-94) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 224 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 225
from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 225 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 226
of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch located under the right center of the hood. Slide the handle to release the auxiliary latch. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 226 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 227
1. Battery 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Transmission fluid dipstick 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Underhood relay box 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Air filter assembly 9. Engine coolant reservoir 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 227 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 228
water repellent type fluid or bug wash. They may cause information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 228 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 229
Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer. 7. Put the oil level indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 229 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 230
, cleaners or other engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information. 230 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 231
, however, try to only fill the battery cells with distilled water. If the battery needs water often, have the charging system checked. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 232
complete stop, set the parking brake. 2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 232 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 233
with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50-50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: 233 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 234
and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. 234 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 235
with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the "FULL COLD" level. For all other vehicles which have a 235 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 236
damage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. 236 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 237
provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive. Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. 237 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 238
symbol will illuminate. • The Service engine soon indicator light will illuminate. If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine. When this occurs the - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 239
Maintenance and Specifications 4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 240
hazardous under certain conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. 240 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 241
. If the "Service Engine Soon/Check Engine" indicator comes on and stays on after you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. 241 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 242
replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel . 87 242 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 243
on the Service engine soon indicator, refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter. Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter. 243 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 244
Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 245
down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]). 245 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 246
maintenance information. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 247
. Illumination of the Service engine soon light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly. 247 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 248
. Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of the on-board diagnostics system. If your Check engine/Service engine 248 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 249
vehicle may not pass the I/M test with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a "not ready for I/M test" condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 250
in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If necessary, refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. 250 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 251
sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should condition. DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA • CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA • CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK 251 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 252
AREA • CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. 252 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 253
the engine. 2. Unscrew filter housing. 3. Replace filter with a new authorized Motorcraft filter element. Refer to the Motorcraft part numbers chart in this chapter. 4. Reinstall housing and check transmission fluid level using procedure in this section. 253 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 254
. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 254 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 255
not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing. This could cause filter damage and allow unmetered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 5. Replace the two halves of the air filter housing and secure the clamp. 255 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 256
, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 4 Only available with 6.0L Diesel engine/TorqShift transmission. Part number is FT-145. 3 256 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 257
-20 Premium V10 engine (5.7L) (includes filter change)-Gasoline Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) engines7 Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) Engine oil Refer to your 6.0L Diesel Supplement (includes filter change)-Diesel engine Fluid 257 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 258
axles. Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle to the bottom of the filler hole with the specified lubricant. 258 Windshield washer fluid 4x2 4R100 (4-speed) 4x4 4R100 (4-speed) 4x2/4x4 TorqShift (5-speed) - includes remote filter element change All 2005 Excursion (hdw - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 259
indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. 7 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. 6 5 259 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 260
140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant (10.5 inch)1 Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Engine Motorcraft coolant-Gasoline Premium Gold engines Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Item Engine coolant-Diesel engine Ford part number E8TZ-19590-A Ford specification ESA-M1C198 - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 261
your 6.0L Diesel Supplement engine XG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A Hinges, latches, Multi-Purpose Grease or ESB-M1C93-B striker plates, fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks Transmission Premium XG-1-C or ESA-M1C75-B /steering/parking Long-Life Grease XG-1-K brake linkages and pivots, brake pedal shaft - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 262
limited slip axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. Some transmission fluids may be 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 263
and Specifications 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 - inches (mm) 4x4 - inches (mm - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 264
a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of the driver's door. 264 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 265
type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if equipped). 265 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 266
Certification Label . The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Code B E Description Five-speed automatic, TorqShift Four-speed automatic (4R100) 266 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 267
accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed Bug shields Deflectors Fender flares Front end covers Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Running boards Splash guards Step Bars Wheels 267 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 268
performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 269
Radio Antennas in the area of the driver's side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 269 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 270
straps ..129 in front seat ...127 in rear seat ...127 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...220 instrument panel ...222 interior ...222 interior trim ...222 plastic parts ...221 safety belts ...222 washing ...219 waxing ...219 wheels ...220 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 271
after a collision ...197 Engine block heater ...171 Engine oil ...228 checking and adding ...228 dipstick ...228 filter, specifications ...230, 256 recommendations ...230 refill capacities ...257 specifications ...260, 263 Exhaust fumes ...172 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 272
241, 244 filter, specifications ...243, 256 fuel pump shut-off switch ...197 improving fuel economy ...244 octane rating ...242, 263 quality ...243 running out of fuel ...243 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...239 Fuel pump shut-off switch ...197 Fuses ...198-199 G Garage door opener - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 273
lamps ...53-55 replacing bulbs ...54-55, 57-59 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...52 Liftgate ...82 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...172 speed control ...72 Load limits ...156 Loading instructions ...163 Locks childproof ...86 doors ...85 Lubricant specifications - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 274
care ...152 changing ...141-142 checking the pressure ...138 inspecting and inflating ...137 label ...151 replacing ...140 rotating ...154 safety practices ...153 sidewall information ...147 snow tires and chains ...155 spare tire ...141 terminology ...136 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 275
Lights) ...10 Washer fluid ...228 Water, Driving through ...195 Windows power ...65 rear wiper/washer ...60 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...60 checking and adding fluid ...228 liftgate reservoir ...228 replacing wiper blades ...61 Wrecker towing ...209 275 2005 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide - 2005 Ford Excursion | Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 276
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Introduction
4
Instrument Cluster
10
Warning and control lights
10
Gauges
13
Entertainment Systems
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AM/FM stereo cassette with CD
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AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD
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Rear seat controls
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Rear seat entertainment system
26
Climate Controls
42
Heater only
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Manual heating and air conditioning
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Automatic temperature control
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Rear window defroster
48
Lights
49
Headlamps
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Turn signal control
52
Bulb replacement
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Driver Controls
60
Windshield wiper/washer control
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Steering wheel adjustment
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Power windows
65
Mirrors
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Speed control
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Message center
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Locks and Security
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Keys
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Locks
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Anti-theft system
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Table of Contents
1
2005 Excursion
(hdw)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)