Ford bronco 1989 manual

Page 33 an audible prompt. You can save up to 20 songs. Press OK to access the saved songs and press songs. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. To save satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a preset control until sound returns. Page 39 Entertainment Systems Required equipment: 1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones 2. Page 42 CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.

Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc noted by the. Page 44 Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you.

Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on.

Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. Page 51 Lights Flash-to-pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps. Page 52 Lights To adjust the headlamps: 1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet 7.

Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern. Page 53 Lights 7. On the wall or screen, locate the high intensity area of the beam pattern. The left edge of the high intensity area should be even with the vertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment.

If the left edge of the high intensity area is not even with the vertical line, follow the next step to adjust it. Page Turn Signal Control Lights 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on the back of each headlamp, then use a long Phillips 2 screwdriver to turn the adjuster either counterclockwise to adjust down or clockwise to adjust up aligning the upper edge of the light pattern up to the horizontal line. Page Bulb Replacement Lights Cargo lamps The dome portion of the cargo lamp, the center light, can be turned on when the headlamp control is rotated fully counterclockwise or when any door is opened.

With the ignition key in the accessory or on position, the rear lamp can be turned on or off by sliding the control. Page 57 Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs aerodynamic 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood.

Remove the three screws from the headlamp assembly and pull the assembly straight out. Page 58 Lights To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedures in reverse order. Replacing headlamps sealed beam 1. Page 59 Lights Sealed beam 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.

Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket. To complete installation, follow the removal procedures in reverse order. Replacing side marker bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position. Page 60 Lights 4. Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs On vehicles without a rear headliner, the interior cargo lamp if equipped must be removed from under the high-mount brakelamp assembly located inside the vehicle.

Follow the same steps to replace any of the bulbs: 1. Turn the headlamp switch to the off position, then remove the four screws and the lamp assembly from the vehicle. Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you.

Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. If the power point is not working, a fuse may have blown.

Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. Press the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly. The window will open fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation. Page 66 Driver Controls Note: If equipped with a reverse camera system, a video image will display in the mirror or the Navigation system display if equipped when the vehicle is put in R Reverse.

As you shift into any other gear from R Reverse , the image will remain for a few seconds and then turn off. Page 67 Driver Controls Spotter mirror on telescoping mirror if equipped The spotter mirror has a swivel that allows it to tilt up and down, and also to tilt left and right to increase side and rear visibility.

Fold-away mirrors The mirrors can be manually folded forward or backwards for narrow spaces like driving through an automatic car wash or backing out of a garage with the trailer tow mirror. Using speed control The speed controls are located on the steering wheel.

Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press and hold to exit phone mode or end a call. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency.

If your vehicle is equipped with the SecuriLock Passive Anti-theft system, your keys are electronically coded to your vehicle; Page 75 7.

Turn the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Back cargo door lock if equipped The passenger side rear cargo door has a power door lock control mounted on the inside of the door.

To open the side or back cargo doors from the inside: 1. Unlatch the door using the inside release handle. Page 78 Locks and Security The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key. Note: The lock and unlock features work when the ignition is in any position. The panic feature is active when the ignition is in either the accessory, off or on positions.

Page 79 vehicle has switched to one step unlocking. Repeat the procedure to switch back to two-step unlocking. Locking the doors 1. Press and release to lock all the doors. If all doors are closed the parking lamps illuminate. Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked.

Page 80 Locks and Security 2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Cycle eight times rapidly within 10 seconds between the 3 off position and 4 on. Note: The eighth turn must end in the 4 on position.

The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been activated. Page 82 Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. Page 83 Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the on position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed. Page 84 Locks and Security 5. Turn the ignition from the 2 lock position to the 4 on position.

Keep the ignition in the 4 on position for at least one second but not more than 10 seconds. Turn the ignition to the 2 lock position, and remove the second key from the ignition.

Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to increase firmness. Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to increase softness.

Page 88 Seating and Safety Restraints Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Page 90 Seating and Safety Restraints 1. Position the seat to the floor mount. Pull the seat latch handle downward to lock the seat in position. Page 91 Seating and Safety Restraints 2.

Clip the end of the belt to the stationary portion of the shoulder belt coming out of the trim panel. The end of the shoulder belt must be clipped in order to keep it from striking anything during vehicle operation. Page 92 Seating and Safety Restraints 4. Lift the rear end of seat upward and rearward by pushing on the seatback 2 and lifting the seat cushion 3 to disengage the front seat hook and the rear seat latch from the striker.

In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have three types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length Page 96 Seating and Safety Restraints Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked.

The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating position if equipped. Page 97 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all seating positions except the driver position, which does not have this feature must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly.

Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Page 99 Seating and Safety Restraints If Page Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the light off, then followed by the safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds again.

Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury. Page Seating and Safety Restraints How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains a longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the airbag sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation.

The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Turning the passenger airbag off 1. When the ignition is turned to the ON position the OFF light illuminates briefly, momentarily shuts off and then turns back on. These particular belts are specifically designed to work with airbags to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision.

Page Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Larger Children who have outgrown or no children longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat generally children who are at least 4 feet 9 inches 1.

Page Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA provides education and training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in the correct restraint system. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle.

If the child is the proper height, age, and weight as specified by your child safety seat or booster manufacturer , fits the restraint and can be restrained properly, then restrain the child in the child safety seat or with the belt-positioning booster. Page Seating and Safety Restraints restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. Page Seating and Safety Restraints 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

Page Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. See Attaching child safety seats with tether straps and Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children in this chapter for more information. Page Seating and Safety Restraints If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, and have attached the top tether strap to the proper top tether anchor, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it.

Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the front right-hand passenger seat as shown.

Clip the tether strap hook to the seat pedestal at the location shown. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints 4. Adjust the front right hand passenger seat to the full rearward position. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. Page To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster.

They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably at the edge of the cushion, while minimizing slouching. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Types of booster seats There are generally two types of belt-positioning booster seats: backless and high back. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder.

Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.

Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Page WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.

Page At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge including spare, if equipped. Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company.

You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Page Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire.

Page Tires, Wheels and Loading 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure with the tire gauge. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure. Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve.

Page Tire inflation information All tires with Steel Carcass Plies if equipped : This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewalls. As such, they cannot be treated like normal light truck tires. Tire service, including adjusting tire pressure, must be performed by personnel trained, supervised and equipped according to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA regulations. TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in the tread grooves.

Page Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Page such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain as those originally provided by Ford. Page The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your tire pressure monitoring system if equipped. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation.

We do not recommend splitting up the dual rear wheels. The definitions of these items are listed below. Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example.

Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. Page For example, a tire graded would wear one and one-half 1 course as a tire graded Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire.

Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Page Tires, Wheels and Loading In either case, the pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed. Care must be taken when changing the tire to avoid damaging the sensor. It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer. Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system TPMS The tire pressure monitoring system measures pressure in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle.

The low tire pressure warning lamp will turn on if the tire pressure is significantly low. Page Tires, Wheels and Loading When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn you when your tires need air.

It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended. Page Low tire Possible pressure warning cause light Flashing warning Spare tire in light TPMS malfunction When inflating your tires When putting air into your tires such as at a gas station or in your garage , the tire pressure monitoring system may not respond immediately to the air added to your tires.

Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Performing the TPMS reset procedure Vehicles that have wheels with snap-in pressure sensors It is recommended that you read the entire procedure before attempting. Page Tires, Wheels and Loading 5. Page Tires, Wheels and Loading 3. Press and hold the brake pedal for two 2 seconds, then release. Page 7.

Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Payload — is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR. GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating — is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer — including all cargo and passengers — Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1.

If you and your friend each weigh lb. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. Tie down the load so that it does not shift and change the weight on the hitch.

Page The TBC user interface consists of the following: 1. The GAIN setting can be increased to a maximum of Pressing and holding a button will raise or lower the setting continuously.

If the manual control is activated while the brake is also applied, the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to the trailer brakes. Page Note: Your TBC can be diagnosed by your authorized dealer to determine exactly which trailer fault has occurred; however, if the fault is with the trailer this diagnosis is not covered under your Ford warranty. Ford is not responsible for warranty or performance of the TBC due to misuse or customer installation.

Page When descending long, steep downhill grades, always use a lower gear to provide engine braking to save wear on brakes. Do not apply your brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. Page Recreational Towing Tires, Wheels and Loading Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water. Accessory — allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.

Lock — locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. Off — shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. Some warning lights will briefly illuminate.

See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1. Page Driving You may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine is cold when operating on E Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time as starter damage may occur.

If the engine fails to start, turn the key to off and wait 30 seconds before trying again. Page See Cold weather starting earlier in this chapter for more information on starting with ethanol.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged cheater adapters. Page Brakes Driving become very hot and may result in an electrical shock or fire. Be sure to check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system has been operating for approximately a half hour.

The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. Page Traction Control Driving The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Page Advancetrac If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light will illuminate steadily in the instrument cluster, the TCS button will not turn the system on or off and your vehicle should be serviced by an authorized dealer.

ESC operates by applying brakes to one or more of the wheels individually and, if necessary, reducing engine power if the system detects that the vehicle is about to skid or slide laterally.

Page Switching off AdvanceTrac with RSC If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. This will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car.

Page Driving The van should be operated by an experienced driver. An organization that owns a 15—passenger van should select one or two experienced drivers to drive the van on a regular basis. These drivers will gain valuable experience handling the van. Each Chapter is divided Into numbered Sections, which are headed in bold type between horizontal lines.

Each Section consists of consecutively numbered paragraphs. At the beginning of each numbered Section you will be referred to any illustrations which apply to the procedures in that Section. The ref- erence numbers used In Illustration captions pInpoint the pertinent Section and the Step within that Section.

That is, illustration 3. Procedures, once described in the text, are not normally re- peated. When it's necessary to refer to another Chapter, the reference will be given as Chapter and Section number. References to the left or right side of the vehicle assume you are Sitting in the driver's seat, facing forward. Even though we have prepared this manual with extreme care, neither the publisher nor the author can accept responsibility for any errors in, or omissions from, the information given.

NOTE A Note provides information necessary to properly complete a procedure or information which will make the procedure easier to understand.

Not heeding a Caution can result in damage to the assembly being worked on. Not heeding a Warning can result in personal injury. Introduction to the Ford F-series and Bronco The F-series and Bronco models are conventional front-engine, rear-wheel drive vehicles.

Over the years of production covered by this manual, engine op- tions include the cu. V6 engine and the cu.

SL va engines. Power is transmitted through either manual or automatic trans- mission to a driveshaft and solid rear aXle on two-wheel drive 2WD models.

On four-wheel drive 4WD models, a transfer case transfers power to the front axle by way of a driveshaft. Transmissions used in- clude a four-speed manual, two different five-speed overdrive manu- als, a three-speed automatic and two different four-speed overdrive automatics.

Three different transfer cases are available - two manual shift and one electronic shift. All 2WD models use twin l-beam independent front suspension with coil springs and radius arms. F 4WD mod- els use leaf springs instead of coil springs on its independent front sus- pension. F 4WD models use a solid front axle and leaf springs, All models use semi-elliptlcalleaf springs at the rear.

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