Opening and closing the hood

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch that is
located under the front center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod.
Note: Make sure the hood is properly closed.
See also:
Transmission code designation
You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
The following table tells you which transmission each code represents.
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Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally
does not require additional water during its life of service.
If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it i ...
Waxing
• Wash the vehicle first.
• Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim, such as grain ...
