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Tires, Wheels and Loading Maximum trailer weight-kg (lb.) 5.4L 4.10 14500 (6350) 7100 (3220) 6.8L 3.73 17000 (7711) 9600 (4354) 6.8L 4.30 20000 (9072) 11000 (4988) The frame mounted hitch receiver is non-removable. Towing a Class IV trailer (extra heavy duty) 5,001-11,000 lb. (2,268-4,536 kg) trailer weight requires a weight-distributing hitch. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use the following procedure: 1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of the vehicle. 3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch 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 (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Service Data Recording	5
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	6
Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles	6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	7
Snowplowing	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	13
Entertainment Systems	17
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)	17
PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	21
REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	24
RADIO FREQUENCIES	25
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	25
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE	25
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	26
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	26
REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	26
DVD player controls	27
DVD control features	28
Menu control	28
Next/Previous control	29
REV/FWD control	29
Enter control	29
CD play mode	29
Slow play mode	29
User menu mode	30
Remote control	30
Battery replacement	31
Rear seat controls	32
Adjusting the volume from the rear seat controls	32
Mode select	32
Memory preset control	33
Seek function	33
Using wired headphones/Personal Audio Feature	34
Parental control	34
Wireless headphones (for DVD system only)	35
Wireless headphone operation	35
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flip-down screen	36
Playback and format	37
Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System protection circuits	37
High temperature sensor circuit	37
General operating tips	37
Inserting a CD/DVD	38
Removing a CD/DVD	38
Playing a video game/auxiliary device	38
On-screen indicators	39
Safety information	39
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	40
Care and service of the DVD player	40
Environmental extremes	40
Temperature extremes	41
Humidity and moisture condensation	41
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	41
Foreign substances	41
Cleaning CDs and DVDs	41
Cleaning the DVD player exterior	41
Climate Controls	42
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	42
Operating tips	42
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	43
Operating tips	44
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	45
Operating tips	46
AUXILIARY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	47
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	48
Lights	49
HEADLAMP CONTROL	49
Autolamp control (if equipped)	49
Foglamp control (if equipped)	50
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	50
High beams	50
Flash to pass	51
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	51
HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT	51
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	52
INTERIOR LAMPS	53
Dome/Map lamps (if equipped)	53
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	53
Rear dome lamp	54
BULB REPLACEMENT	54
Headlamp Condensation	54
Replacing exterior bulbs	54
Using the right bulbs	55
Interior bulbs	55
Replacing headlamp bulbs	55
Replacing park/turn and sidemarker lamp bulbs	57
Replacing foglamp bulbs	58
Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs	58
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	59
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	59
Driver Controls	60
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	60
Rear window wiper/washer controls	60
Changing the wiper blades	61
TILT STEERING WHEEL	61
TRANSMISSION CONTROL	62
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	62
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	62
Forward storage bin (if equipped)	63
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	63
Power quarter rear windows (if equipped)	63
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	64
POWER WINDOWS	65
One touch down	66
Window lock	66
Accessory delay (if equipped)	66
MIRRORS	66
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)	66
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	67
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	67
Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator (if equipped)	68
Clearance lamps (if equipped)	69
Fold-away mirrors	69
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS	70
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Setting speed control	70
Resuming a set speed	71
Increasing speed while using speed control	71
Reducing speed while using speed control	72
Turning off speed control	72
Indicator light	72
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Radio control features	73
Climate control features	73
TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Selectable features	74
English/metric display	74
Mode control	74
Outside air temperature (if equipped)	75
Compass zone adjustment	76
Compass calibration adjustment	76
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	77
Programming	78
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	79
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	80
Erasing HomeLink buttons	80
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	80
CENTER CONSOLE	81
CELL PHONE USE	81
CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED)	82
TRIDOOR	82
LUGGAGE RACK	83
Locks and Security	85
KEYS	85
POWER DOOR LOCKS	85
Smart locks (if equipped)	85
Childproof door locks	86
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	86
Unlocking the doors	87
Locking the doors	87
Power door lock disable feature (if equipped)	87
Sounding a panic alarm	88
Replacing the battery	88
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	89
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	89
Illuminated entry	90
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	91
Programming a personal entry code	91
Erasing personal code	91
Anti-scan feature	92
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	92
Autolock (if equipped)	92
Relock	92
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the keypad	93
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control	93
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	94
Theft indicator	94
Automatic arming	95
Automatic disarming	95
Replacement keys	95
Programming spare keys	95
Seating and Safety Restraints	97
SEATING	97
Captain’s chair (if equipped)	98
Memory seats and adjustable pedals (if equipped)	99
Using the manual lumbar support	99
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	100
Heated seats (if equipped)	100
REAR SEATS	102
Head restraints	102
Rear folding seats (if equipped)	102
Folding down rear seats into load floor	102
Returning the seat to upright	104
Reclining the second row seatback	105
Third row seat (if equipped)	105
Accessing the third row seat	106
Folding down the third row seat	106
Removing the third row seat	107
Installing the third row seat	107
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	108
Safety restraints precautions	108
Combination lap and shoulder belts	109
Vehicle sensitive mode	109
Automatic locking mode	110
When to use the automatic locking mode	110
How to use the automatic locking mode	110
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	111
Energy Management Feature	111
Outboard safety belt height adjustment	111
Lap belts	112
Adjusting the lap belt	112
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	113
Conditions of operation	113
BeltMinder	113
One time disable	116
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	116
Safety belt extension assembly	117
Safety belt maintenance	117
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	118
Important SRS precautions	118
Children and airbags	120
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	120
Determining if the system is operational	122
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	122
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	122
Important child restraint precautions	122
Children and safety belts	123
Child booster seats	123
Types of booster seats	124
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	125
Child and infant or child safety seats	125
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	127
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	129
Tires, Wheels and Loading	133
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	133
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	133
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	134
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	135
Treadwear	135
Traction AA A B C	136
Temperature A B C	136
TIRES	136
Glossary of tire terminology	136
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	137
Inspecting your tires	138
Inflating your tires	138
Tire inflation information	140
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	140
CHANGING THE TIRES	141
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	141
Tire change procedure	142
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	146
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	147
Information on “P” type tires	147
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	150
Information on “T” type tires	151
Location of the tire label	151
TIRE CARE	152
Tire wear	152
Safety practices	153
Highway hazards	153
Tire and wheel alignment	153
Tire rotation	154
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	155
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	156
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	163
TRAILER TOWING	163
Preparing to tow	164
Load equalizing hitch	164
Safety chains	165
Trailer brakes	165
Trailer lamps	165
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	165
Driving while you tow	166
Servicing after towing	166
Trailer towing tips	166
Launching or retrieving a boat	167
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	167
Driving	168
STARTING	168
Positions of the ignition	168
Preparing to start your vehicle	168
Important safety precautions	169
Starting the engine	171
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	171
Guarding against exhaust fumes	172
Important ventilating information	172
BRAKES	172
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	172
ABS warning lamp	172
Using ABS	173
Parking brake	173
STEERING	174
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	175
PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE	175
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	176
Brake-shift interlock	176
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission (if equipped-gasoline engines only)	177
Understanding the shift positions of the 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped-Diesel engines only)	179
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	181
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	182
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	184
Electronic shift on the fly (ESOF) 4x4 system (if equipped)	184
Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped)	185
Positions of the electronic shift system	185
Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High)	186
Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) to 2WD (2WD High)	186
Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low)	187
Shifting from 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) or 2WD (2WD High)	187
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	187
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	188
Basic operating principles	188
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	188
If your vehicle gets stuck	189
Emergency maneuvers	189
Parking	190
Normal characteristics	191
Sand	191
Mud and water	191
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	192
Driving on snow and ice	193
Maintenance and Modifications	194
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	195
Roadside Emergencies	196
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	196
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	196
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	197
HAZARD FLASHER	197
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	197
FUSES AND RELAYS	198
Fuses	198
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	199
Passenger compartment fuse panel / power distribution box	199
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	203
Preparing your vehicle	204
Connecting the jumper cables	204
Jump starting	206
Removing the jumper cables	207
WRECKER TOWING	209
Customer Assistance	210
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	210
At home	210
Away from home	210
Additional Assistance	211
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	212
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	213
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	213
Board membership	214
What the Board needs	214
Oral presentations	215
Making a decision	215
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	215
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	215
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	216
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	217
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	217
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	218
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	218
Cleaning	219
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	219
WAXING	219
PAINT CHIPS	220
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	220
ENGINE	220
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	221
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	221
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	222
INTERIOR TRIM	222
INTERIOR	222
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	223
UNDERBODY	223
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	223
Maintenance and Specifications	225
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	225
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	225
Working with the engine off	225
Working with the engine on	225
OPENING THE HOOD	226
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	227
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	228
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	228
ENGINE OIL	228
Checking the engine oil	228
Adding engine oil	229
Engine oil and filter recommendations	230
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	230
BATTERY	231
ENGINE COOLANT	233
Checking engine coolant	233
Adding engine coolant	234
Recycled engine coolant	236
Coolant refill capacity	237
Severe climates	237
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)	238
How fail-safe cooling works	238
When fail-safe mode is activated	238
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	239
Important safety precautions	239
Refueling	241
Fuel Filler Cap	241
Choosing the right fuel	242
Octane recommendations	242
Fuel quality	243
Cleaner air	243
Running out of fuel	243
Fuel Filter	243
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	244
Measuring techniques	244
Filling the tank	244
Calculating fuel economy	245
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	245
Habits	245
Maintenance	246
Conditions	246
EPA window sticker	247
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	247
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	248
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	248
POWER STEERING FLUID	249
BRAKE FLUID	250
TRANSMISSION FLUID	250
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	250
Low fluid level	251
Correct fluid level	251
High fluid level	251
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	252
Automatic transmission fluid filter (if equipped)	253
Transfer case fluid (if equipped)	254
AIR FILTER	254
Changing the air filter element	255
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	256
REFILL CAPACITIES	257
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	260
ENGINE DATA	263
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	263
EXCURSION	263
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	264
Certification label	264
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	265
Engine number	265
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	266
Accessories	267
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	267
Exterior style	267
Interior style	268
Lifestyle	268
Peace of mind	268