2007 Ford Five Hundred Owner's Manual
Year:
2007
Make:
Ford
Model:
Five Hundred
Rating:
Table of Contents
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
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
7
Instrument Cluster
10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
10
GAUGES
14
Entertainment Systems
16
AUDIO SYSTEMS
16
AM/FM stereo/ single CD Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped)
16
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System (if equipped)
21
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
26
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
27
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
30
30
DVD player controls
31
DVD control features
32
Menu control
32
Next/Previous control
33
REV/FWD control
33
Enter control
33
CD play mode
34
Slow play mode
34
User menu mode
34
Remote control
35
Dual play mode
36
Single play mode
36
Battery replacement
37
Parental control
37
Wireless headphone operation
38
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flip-down screen
39
Playback and format
39
Saving MP3 files
39
Family Entertainment DVD System protection circuits
40
High temperature sensor circuit
40
Operating
40
Inserting a CD/DVD
41
Removing a CD/DVD (while playing)
41
Playing an auxiliary device
41
On-screen indicators
42
Safety information
42
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
43
Care and service of the DVD player
44
Environmental extremes
44
Temperature extremes
44
Humidity and moisture condensation
44
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen
44
Foreign substances
45
Cleaning compact discs
45
Cleaning the DVD player
45
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
45
Climate Controls
46
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
46
Operating tips
47
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
48
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats (if equipped)
50
Operating tips
52
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
53
Lights
54
HEADLAMP CONTROL
54
Autolamp control (if equipped)
54
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay
54
Foglamp control (if equipped)
55
High beams
55
Flash to pass
55
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
56
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
56
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
56
Vertical aim adjustment
56
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
58
INTERIOR LAMPS
58
Dome lamps and map lamps
58
BULB REPLACEMENT
58
Headlamp Condensation
58
Using the right bulbs
58
Replacing the interior bulbs
59
Replacing exterior bulbs
59
Replacing headlamp (low beam) bulbs
59
Replacing headlamp (high beam) bulbs
60
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
61
Replacing tail lamp/brake lamp/backup lamp/turn signal lamp bulbs
61
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
62
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
62
Replacing foglamp bulbs
63
Driver Controls
64
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
64
TILT STEERING WHEEL
65
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
65
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
66
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
66
Storage compartment
66
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
66
CENTER CONSOLE
67
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
67
POWER WINDOWS
68
One touch up or down
68
Window lock
69
Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)
69
Security Override
69
Accessory delay
70
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
70
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
70
Power side view mirrors
70
Fold-away mirrors
71
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
71
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
71
SPEED CONTROL
72
Setting speed control
72
Disengaging speed control
73
Resuming a set speed
73
Increasing speed while using speed control
73
Reducing speed while using speed control
74
Turning off speed control
74
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
75
Radio control features
75
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
76
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
77
Programming
77
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
79
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System
80
Erasing HomeLink buttons
80
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button
80
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
81
Selectable features
81
Reset
81
Info menu
81
Odometer/Trip odometer
81
Distance to empty (DTE)
81
Average fuel economy (AFE)
82
Fuel Used
82
Trip elapsed drive time
83
Compass display
83
Compass zone adjustment
83
Compass calibration adjustment
84
Setup menu
85
Language
85
Units (English/Metric)
86
System check
86
System warnings
86
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
90
CARGO AREA FEATURES
90
Cargo net (if equipped)
90
Locks and Security
91
KEYS
91
POWER DOOR LOCKS
91
Smart locks
91
Autolock
91
Deactivating/activating autolock
92
Power door unlock/lock procedure
92
Keyless entry key pad procedure
92
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
93
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
94
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
94
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
96
Unlocking the doors
96
Locking the doors
97
Sounding a panic alarm
97
Opening the trunk
97
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
97
Activating the memory seat feature
98
Replacing the battery
98
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
99
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
99
Illuminated entry
100
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
101
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
101
Illuminated exit
102
Battery saver
102
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
103
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and pedals
103
Erasing personal code
104
Anti-scan feature
104
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
104
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
105
Anti-theft indicator
105
Automatic arming
105
Automatic disarming
106
Replacement keys
106
Programming spare keys
106
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
108
Arming the system
108
Disarming the system
109
Triggering the anti-theft system
109
Seating and Safety Restraints
110
SEATING
110
Adjustable head restraints
110
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
111
Folding down the front passenger seatback
111
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
112
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
112
Heated seats (if equipped)
114
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
115
REAR SEATS
115
Head restraints (if equipped)
115
Split-folding rear seat
116
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)
117
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
117
Personal Safety System
117
How does the Personal Safety System work?
118
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
118
Front crash severity sensor
118
Driver’s seat position sensor
119
Front passenger sensing system
119
Front safety belt usage sensors
119
Front safety belt pretensioners
120
Front safety belt energy management retractors
120
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
120
Safety belt precautions
121
Combination lap and shoulder belts
122
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard
122
Vehicle sensitive mode
123
Automatic locking mode
123
When to use the automatic locking mode
123
How to use the automatic locking mode
123
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
124
Safety belt height adjustment
124
Safety belt pretensioner
125
Safety belt extension assembly
125
Safety belt maintenance
125
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
126
Conditions of operation
126
Belt-Minder
126
One time disable
129
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature
129
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
131
Important supplemental restraint system precautions
132
Children and airbags
133
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
134
Front passenger sensing system
135
Determining if the system is operational
140
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)
140
How does the side airbag system work?
141
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)
142
How does the Safety Canopy system work?
143
Determining if the system is operational
145
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles
145
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
145
Important child restraint precautions
146
Children and safety belts
146
Child booster seats
146
When children should use booster seats
147
Types of booster seats
148
The importance of shoulder belts
149
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
150
Child and infant or child safety seats
150
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
151
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
154
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
155
Tires, Wheels and Loading
158
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
158
Treadwear
158
Traction AA A B C
158
Temperature A B C
159
TIRES
159
Glossary of tire terminology
159
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
160
TIRE CARE
162
Inspecting your tires
162
Tire wear
163
Damage
163
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
164
Tire Replacement Requirements
164
Safety practices
165
Highway hazards
166
Tire and wheel alignment
166
Tire rotation
166
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
168
Information on “P” type tires
168
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires
171
Information on “T” type tires
172
Location of the tire label
172
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
173
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
174
TRAILER TOWING
179
Preparing to tow
179
Hitches
179
Safety chains
180
Trailer brakes
180
Trailer lamps
180
Driving while you tow
180
Servicing after towing
180
Trailer towing tips
181
RECREATIONAL TOWING
181
Driving
182
STARTING
182
Positions of the ignition
182
Starting your vehicle
182
Important safety precautions
183
Starting the engine
184
Guarding against exhaust fumes
185
Important ventilating information
185
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
185
BRAKES
185
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
186
Using ABS
186
ABS warning lamp
186
Parking brake
187
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
188
STEERING
189
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION
189
Brake-shift interlock
189
Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped)
191
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)
192
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
193
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
195
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles
195
Basic operating principles
196
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
196
If your vehicle gets stuck
196
Emergency maneuvers
197
AWD Systems (if equipped)
197
Sand
197
Mud and water
198
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
199
Driving on snow and ice
200
Maintenance and Modifications
200
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
201
Roadside Emergencies
202
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
202
Getting roadside assistance
202
Using roadside assistance
203
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
203
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
203
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
204
FUSES AND RELAYS
204
Fuses
204
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
205
Passenger compartment fuse panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)
205
Power distribution box
207
CHANGING THE TIRES
210
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
211
Removing the spare tire and jack
213
Tire change procedure
213
Stowing the tire and jack
216
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
217
JUMP STARTING
217
Preparing your vehicle
218
Connecting the jumper cables
219
Jump starting
220
Removing the jumper cables
221
WRECKER TOWING
223
Customer Assistance
225
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
225
At home
225
Away from home
225
Additional Assistance
226
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
227
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
228
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
229
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
229
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
230
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
231
Obtaining a French owner’s guide
231
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
231
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
232
Cleaning
233
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
233
WAXING
234
PAINT CHIPS
234
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
234
ENGINE
235
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
235
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
236
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
236
INTERIOR
237
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
238
UNDERBODY
238
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
239
Maintenance and Specifications
240
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
240
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
240
Working with the engine off
240
Working with the engine on
241
OPENING THE HOOD
241
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
242
3.0L DOHC V6 DURATEC ENGINE
242
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
243
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
244
ENGINE OIL
244
Checking the engine oil
244
Adding engine oil
246
Engine oil and filter recommendations
247
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
247
BATTERY
248
ENGINE COOLANT
250
Checking engine coolant
250
Adding engine coolant
251
Recycled engine coolant
255
Coolant refill capacity
255
Severe climates
255
FUEL FILTER
256
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
256
Important safety precautions
256
Refueling
258
Fuel Filler Cap
258
Choosing the right fuel
259
Octane recommendations
260
Fuel quality
260
Cleaner air
260
Running out of fuel
260
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
261
Measuring techniques
261
Filling the tank
261
Calculating fuel economy
262
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
262
Habits
262
Maintenance
263
Conditions
263
EPA window sticker
264
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
264
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
265
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
266
POWER STEERING FLUID
267
BRAKE FLUID
268
TRANSAXLE FLUID
268
Checking automatic transaxle fluid—CVT transaxle
268
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
269
Checking automatic transmission fluid at operating temperature (158°F-176°F [70°C-80°C])
269
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (32°F-81°F [17°C-27°C])
270
Low fluid level
270
High fluid level
270
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
270
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
271
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
272
ENGINE DATA
274
Engine drivebelt routing
274
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
275
Safety Compliance Certification Label
275
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
275
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
276
Accessories
277
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
277
Exterior style
277
Interior style
277
Lifestyle
277
Peace of mind
278
Index
279
2007 Ford Five Hundred Overview
Introduction
The 2007 Ford Five Hundred is a mid-size sedan that offers a blend of spaciousness, comfort, and innovative technology, making it an excellent choice for those seeking reliability and performance. Positioned as a family-friendly vehicle, the Five Hundred showcases Ford's dedication to delivering a practical and enjoyable driving experience, characterized by its smooth handling and roomy cabin.
Powertrains
The 2007 Ford Five Hundred is powered by a capable 3.0-liter V6 engine, delivering a respectable 203 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which enhances fuel efficiency and ensures a seamless driving experience. Additionally, an all-wheel-drive option is available for those living in regions with challenging weather conditions, allowing for better traction and control on the road.
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Features
This model is equipped with various features designed to enhance safety, convenience, and entertainment. Standard safety features include frontal airbags, anti-lock brakes, and stability control. The spacious interior boasts ample cargo space and options for advanced entertainment systems, including an upgraded audio package and Bluetooth connectivity, catering to modern functionality.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2007 Ford Five Hundred provides comprehensive information about vehicle maintenance, operation, and safety guidelines. It aids owners in understanding the car's features, addressing common issues, and ensuring optimal performance throughout the vehicle's lifespan.
User manual download
The Ford Five Hundred owner manual for the 2007 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2007 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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