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Engine coolant temperature gauge
Speedometer
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
Your vehicle contains a speedometer which
receives its input from the Anti-Lock brake
sensor. The speedometer is also used to provide
a speed signal for correct operation of the
vehicle’s Powertrain Control Module (PCM),
electronic transmission, and speed control (if so
equipped). Because of this, it is very
IMPORTANT to change the speedometer’s
internal conversion constant if the size of the
tires on the vehicle is changed. Changing the
conversion constant to the proper value when
the tires are changed will also ensure that the
speedometer retains the original factory-set
accuracy. NOTE: The conversion constant can
only be changed
six times
once the vehicle
leaves the factory. Your Ford dealership service
personnel can change the conversion constant.
Some vehicles are equipped with a vehicle speed
(MPH/km/h) limiting device that is contained
within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
The purpose of this device is to maintain peak
vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle
speed limits may vary based on engine
displacement).
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If you are experiencing an “engine cut-out”
condition at high speeds, it may be the result of
this limiting device. It is a normal condition and
can be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine
speed.
Speedometer
Odometer/Trip Odometer
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) odometer is a
combination trip odometer and total odometer.
The total odometer is normally displayed. To see
the trip odometer, press and release the “Select”
button on the upper right side of the
speedometer. To zero out the trip odometer,
press and release the “Reset” button on the
upper left side of the speedometer while the trip
odometer is displayed. If the trip odometer is
displayed, press and release the “Select” button
to return the display to the total odometer value.
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Tachometer (If equipped)
The tachometer will show you the engine’s
speed measured in revolutions per minute
(RPM).
The tachometer may move slightly when the key
is placed in the ACC or ON position, with the
engine off. This is normal and does not affect
the performance of the tachometer when the
engine is running.
Some vehicles are equipped with an engine
speed (RPM) limiting device contained within
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The
purpose of this device is to maintain peak
engine speed (RPM) below a specified limit. This
feature is only evident on automatic transmission
vehicles when shifting manually (1, 2, D) and on
all manual transmission units. (Engine speed
limits may vary based on engine displacement).
If you are experiencing an “engine cut-out”
condition at high speeds, it may be the result of
this limiting device. It is a normal condition and
can be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine
speed.
Tachometer
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Instrument Panel Controls
Instrument Panel and Controls
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