Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Customer Preferences
There are customer preferences that can be configured on certain vehicles. Customer may or may not want some preferences enabled. To carry out customer configuration process, connect New Generation Star (NGS) tester to Data Link Connector (DLC), located under instrument panel next to steering column. Insert Ford Service Function (FSF) card into NGS tester. Using NGS tester, set customer preferences as necessary. See appropriate CUSTOMER PREFERENCE INDEX table. Use appropriate commands on NGS tester to set preferences for customer.
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Restraints | Air Bag Configuration |
| Warnings & Chime | Belt Minder |
| Exterior Lighting | Daytime Running Lights Headlights On With Wipers Bulb Outage Strategy |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Security | Horn Chirp Auto Locks |
| Warnings & Chime | Belt Minder |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Warnings & Chime | Belt Minder |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Tire Size & Axle Ratio | Tire Size |
| Warnings & Chime | Belt Minder |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Security | Auto Lock/Relock Horn Chirp LED Flash When Armed Personality |
| Wiper/Washer | Speed Dependent Wipers |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| 4WABS & GEM Control Module | Tire Size & Axle Ratio |
| 4WABS Control Module | Operational Strategy (2WD Or 4WD) |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Body | Belt Minder |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Security | Auto Lock/Relock Horn Chirp LED Flash When Armed Personality |
| Wiper/Washer | Speed Dependent Wipers |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Message Center | Default Oil Life Warning Threshold |
| Security | Auto Lock/Relock Easy Entry/Exit Horn Chirp 2-Stage Unlock |
| Warnings & Chime | Belt Minder |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Warnings & Chime | Belt Minder |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Body | Belt Minder |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Security | Automatic Door Locks |
| Warnings & Chimes | Belt Minder (Default Is ON) |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | Daytime Running Lights |
| Power Seats | Easy Entry/Easy Exit |
| Restraints | Air Bag Configuration |
| Security | Horn Chirp Auto Lock |
| Warnings & Chime | Belt Minder Turn Signal Warning Chime |
| System | Programmable Parameter Item |
|---|---|
| Body | ABS Tire Warning Automatic Locks Belt Minder Horn Chirp Illuminated Exit Oil Life Status & Warning Perimeter Anti-Theft Horn Sliding Door Caution Smart Lock |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.