Opening the hood
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom
of the instrument panel.
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle located in
the center between the hood and the grille.
3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod.

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Replacement parts recommendation
Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts.
We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever
your vehicle requires scheduled maintena ...
General maintenance information
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and may also help to increase
...
Daytime running lamps
WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement
weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps
and generally may not provide adequat ...
