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Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Spark plug gap Compression ratio Engine drivebelt routing 4.6L V8 engine 281 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Coil on plug 0.052-0.056 inch (1.32-1.42 mm) 9.4:1 4.6L FFV V8 engine 281 87 octane or Ethanol (E 85) 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Coil on plug 0.041-0.047 inch (1.04-1.20 mm) 9.4:1 • 4.6L V8 Engine 258 2007 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	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
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	18
AUDIO SYSTEMS	18
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)	18
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)	20
Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)	23
Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)	28
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	32
Climate Controls	34
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	34
Operating tips	34
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	35
Operating tips	36
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	37
Lights	38
HEADLAMP CONTROL	38
Autolamp control	38
Foglamp control (if equipped)	39
High beams	39
Flash to pass	39
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	39
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	40
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	40
Vertical aim adjustment	40
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	42
Cornering lamps	42
INTERIOR LAMPS	42
Map/Courtesy lamps	42
Rear courtesy/reading lamps	43
BULB REPLACEMENT	43
Headlamp Condensation	43
Using the right bulbs	44
Replacing the interior bulbs	44
Overhead console lamps	45
Replacing exterior bulbs	45
Replacing headlamp bulbs	45
Replacing front parking/cornering/turn signal lamp bulbs	46
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs	47
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	48
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	48
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	49
Driver Controls	50
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	50
Windshield wiper/washer features	50
TILT STEERING WHEEL	51
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	51
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	52
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	52
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	53
Compass mode	53
Zone variation mode	54
Calibration mode	55
HomeLink wireless control system (if equipped)	56
Programming	57
Gate operator & Canadian programming	59
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	60
Erasing HomeLink buttons	60
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	61
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	61
POWER WINDOWS	62
One touch down	63
Window lock	63
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	63
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	64
Power side view mirrors	64
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	64
Fold-away mirrors	64
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	65
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	65
Setting speed control	65
Disengaging speed control	66
Resuming a set speed	66
Increasing speed while using speed control	67
Reducing speed while using speed control	67
Turning off speed control	68
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	68
Audio control features	68
Climate control features	69
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	69
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Programming	70
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	72
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	73
Erasing HomeLink buttons	73
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	73
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	74
Selectable features	74
Select	74
Reset	75
Info menu	75
Odometer/Trip odometer	75
Distance to empty (DTE)	75
Average fuel economy (AFE)	76
Instantaneous fuel economy	76
Trip elapsed drive time	77
Setup menu	77
System check	77
Display Type	78
Text Size	78
Units (English/Metric)	78
Language	79
Oil Minder Start Value	79
System warnings	79
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	82
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	82
Locks and Security	83
KEYS	83
POWER DOOR LOCKS	83
Power door trim switch inhibit	83
Smart locks (if equipped)	84
Autolock (if equipped)	84
Auto-relock	84
Auto-unlock	84
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature	85
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	86
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	86
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	87
Unlocking the doors	88
Locking the doors	88
Opening the trunk	88
Sounding a panic alarm	88
Replacing the battery	88
Replacing lost transmitters	89
Illuminated entry	90
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	91
Programming a personal entry code	91
Erasing personal code	92
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system	93
Locking doors with the keyless entry system	93
Anti-scan feature	93
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	93
Anti-theft indicator	95
Automatic arming	96
Automatic disarming	96
Replacement keys	96
Programming spare keys	96
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	97
Arming the system	98
Disarming the system	98
Seating and Safety Restraints	99
SEATING	99
Adjustable head restraints	99
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	99
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)	100
Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls (if equipped)	101
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	103
Heated seats (if equipped)	103
REAR SEATS	104
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	104
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	104
Personal Safety System	104
How does the Personal Safety System work?	105
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	105
Front crash severity sensor	105
Driver’s seat position sensor	106
Front passenger sensing system	106
Front safety belt usage sensors	107
Front safety belt pretensioners	107
Front safety belt energy management retractors	107
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	107
Safety restraints precautions	108
Combination lap and shoulder belts	109
Energy management feature	109
Lap belts	110
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)	110
Vehicle sensitive mode	110
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	111
Automatic locking mode	111
When to use the automatic locking mode	111
How to use the automatic locking mode	111
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	112
Safety belt extension assembly	112
Front safety belt height adjustment	113
Safety belt maintenance	113
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	114
Conditions of operation	114
Belt-Minder	114
One time disable	117
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	117
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	118
Important SRS precautions	119
Children and airbags	121
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	121
Front passenger sensing system	123
Determining if the system is operational	128
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	128
How does the side airbag system work?	129
Determining if the system is operational	130
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	130
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	131
Important child restraint precautions	131
Children and safety belts	131
Child booster seats	132
When children should use booster seats	132
Types of booster seats	133
The importance of shoulder belts	134
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	135
Child and infant or child safety seats	135
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	136
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	139
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments	140
Tires, Wheels and Loading	143
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	143
Treadwear	143
Traction AA A B C	143
Temperature A B C	144
TIRES	144
Glossary of tire terminology	144
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	145
TIRE CARE	147
Inspecting your tires	147
Tire wear	148
Damage	148
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	149
Tire Replacement Requirements	149
Safety practices	150
Highway hazards	151
Tire and wheel alignment	151
Tire rotation	151
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	152
Information on “P” type tires	153
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	156
Information on “T” type tires	157
Location of the tire label	157
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	158
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	158
TRAILER TOWING	164
Preparing to tow	164
Hitches	164
Safety chains	164
Trailer brakes	165
Trailer lamps	165
Driving while you tow	165
Servicing after towing	165
Trailer towing tips	165
Launching or retrieving a boat	166
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	170
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	170
Hot weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	171
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	171
Guarding against exhaust fumes	171
Important ventilating information	171
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	172
BRAKES	172
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	173
Using ABS	173
ABS warning lamp	173
Parking brake with auto-release (if equipped)	174
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	175
STEERING	176
Speed sensitive steering	177
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	177
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	178
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	178
Brake-shift interlock – column-shift transmission	178
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	179
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	180
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	183
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	183
Roadside Emergencies	184
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	184
Getting roadside assistance	184
Using roadside assistance	185
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	185
HAZARD FLASHER	185
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	186
FUSES AND RELAYS	187
Fuses	187
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	187
Passenger compartment fuse panel	188
Power distribution box	191
Relays	194
CHANGING THE TIRES	194
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	195
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information	197
Tire change procedure	197
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	200
JUMP STARTING	201
Preparing your vehicle	201
Connecting the jumper cables	202
Jump starting	203
Removing the jumper cables	204
WRECKER TOWING	206
Customer Assistance	207
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	207
At home	207
Away from home	207
Additional Assistance	208
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	209
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	210
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	211
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	211
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	212
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	213
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	213
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	213
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	214
Cleaning	215
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	215
WAXING	216
PAINT CHIPS	216
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	216
ENGINE	217
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	218
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	218
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	219
INTERIOR	219
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	220
UNDERBODY	220
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	221
Maintenance and Specifications	222
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	222
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	222
Working with the engine off	222
Working with the engine on	223
OPENING THE HOOD	223
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	224
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	225
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	225
ENGINE OIL	226
Checking the engine oil	226
Adding engine oil	227
Engine oil and filter recommendations	228
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	228
BATTERY	229
ENGINE COOLANT	231
Checking engine coolant	231
Adding engine coolant	232
Recycled engine coolant	235
Coolant refill capacity	235
Severe climates	235
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	236
How fail-safe cooling works	236
When fail-safe mode is activated	237
FUEL FILTER	237
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	237
Important safety precautions	237
Refueling	240
Fuel Filler Cap	240
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap	241
Choosing the right fuel	241
Cleaner air	241
Octane recommendations	242
Unleaded Gasoline Engines	242
FFV engine (if equipped)	242
Fuel quality	242
Unleaded Gasoline engines	242
FFV engine (if equipped)	243
Running out of fuel	243
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	243
Measuring techniques	243
Filling the tank	244
Calculating fuel economy	244
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	245
Habits	245
Maintenance	246
Conditions	246
EPA window sticker	246
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	247
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	248
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	249
POWER STEERING FLUID	250
BRAKE FLUID	251
TRANSMISSION FLUID	251
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	251
Low fluid level	252
Correct fluid level	252
High fluid level	252
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	253
AIR FILTER	253
Changing the air filter element	253
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	254
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	256
ENGINE DATA	258
Engine drivebelt routing	258
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	259
Safety Compliance Certification Label	259
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	259
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	260
Accessories	261
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	261
Exterior style	261
Interior style	261
Lifestyle	261
Peace of mind	261