Ford Excursion (2000 year). Manual — part 1

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the
first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring
obligation.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the
“Four Wheeling” supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.

Snowplowing

The Excursion is not recommended for snowplow installation. Ford
makes no representation as to the suitability of the Excursion for
snowplowing, in particular regarding the potential for exceeding vehicle
weight limits, airbag (SRS) deployment sensitivity, vehicle crash integrity,
or powertrain durability. The Snowplow Package Option is not available.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt

Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side

Child Seat

Child Seat Installation
Warning

Child Seat Tether
Anchorage

Brake System

Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based

Traction Control

Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield
Defrost/Demist

Rear Window
Defrost/Demist

Power Windows
Front/Rear

Power Window Lockout

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol

Panic Alarm

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant
Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot

Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas

Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid
Level

MAX

MIN

Emission System

Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment
Air Filter

Jack

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0

0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

MPH

20

km/h

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

LOW
FUEL

DOOR
AJAR

LOW

RANGE

4 X 4

CRUISE

BRAKE

!

ABS

+ -

L

E

F

H

RPM 1000

X

0

1

2

3

5

6

4

P R N

2 1

8

C

18

H

D

FUEL FILL

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

THEFT

P

ON

OFF

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

Headlamp

control

(pg. 18)

Instrument panel

dimmer switch

(pg. 18)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 49)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8)

Speed control

(pg. 45)

Driver air bag

(pg. 95)

* if equipped

Instrumentation

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