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Engine Oil Recommendations
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We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
ESE-M2C153-E and displaying the American
Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on
the front of the container.
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The API Certification Mark
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Neveruse:
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ªNon-Detergentº oils
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Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments
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Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle. They provide the
best engine performance, fuel economy and
engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
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Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
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7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
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It may be necessary to add some oil between oil
changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED
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7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
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7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is
fully seated.
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It may be necessary to add some oil between oil
changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED
engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Your
vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if
engine damage is caused by the use of improper
engine oil.
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Add engine oil through the oil filler cap
highlighted in yellow. To add oil, remove the
filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil into the
opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine.
Recheck the oil level after you finish adding oil.
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Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
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Change the engine oil and oil filterper the
following, whichever occurs first.
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Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and Record
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NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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Index 313
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)..... 50,84
Accessory position on the ignition..... 37
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 144
Additives, engine oil.......... 246
Air bag supplemental restraint system
description............... 17
disposal................ 24
driver air bag............. 17
indicator light........... 52,68
operation............... 20
proper seating............. 18
tone generator............. 24
wearing safety belts........... 17
Air cleaner filter, location........ 237
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 90
manual heating and air conditioning
system............... 88
Air suspension
description.............. 184
see also Rear air suspension system . . 184
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 130
Aluminum wheels............ 210
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 155
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 249
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 181
see also Brake............ 181
warning light............ 50,84
Ashtray(s)............... 143
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318 Index
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 215
battery acid spills........... 197
jump-starting............. 197
towing................ 213
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 182
Emission control system, catalytic
converter............... 286
Engine
check engine warning light..... 55,66
does not start.............. 41
fuel injected engine, starting....... 39
fuel system shut-off switch........ 45
preparing to start............ 39
service points............. 237
starting................. 40
starting after a collision......... 45
storing your vehicle.......... 295
Engine block heater............ 42
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 249
checking hoses............ 250
disposal............... 253
preparing for storage......... 295
proper solution............ 251
recovery reservoir........... 249
refill capacities............ 291
specifications............. 293
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............. 58,64
electronic................ 64
mechanical............... 59
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 248
checking and adding......... 247
dipstick............... 247
disposal............... 248
engine oil pressure gauge........ 61
engine oil pressure warning light..... 69
filter, specifications.......... 292
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Engine oil (continued)
refill capacities............ 291
specifications............. 293
synthetic oil............. 246
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity............... 246
Entry system
illuminated.............. 123
keyless................ 123
remote................ 128
Exhaust fumes.............. 43
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Federal Communications Commission . . . 171
Flashers, hazard............. 113
Flashing the lights............ 110
Flat tire................ 202
Floor mats............... 147
Fluid refill capacities.......... 291
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 217
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 219
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 224
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 224
Foreign registration........... 225
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
capacity............... 291
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 239
filter, specifications.......... 292
fuel gauge............. 58,71
storing your vehicle.......... 295
Fuel and distance computer
average economy............ 77
english/metric button.......... 75
fuel remaining............. 72
instantaneous economy......... 78
reset button.............. 75
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Fuel and distance computer (continued)
select button.............. 75
to empty indicator........... 76
trip distance.............. 79
trip/reset button............ 79
Fuel cap, removing........... 239
Fuel filter, specifications......... 292
Fuel gauge.............. 58,71
Fuel system shut-off switch, starting after a
collision................ 45
Fuse panels
engine compartment.......... 275
high current fuse panel........ 276
instrument panel........... 271
Fuses
charts................ 273
checking and replacing........ 278
circuit breakers............ 280
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 239
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 239
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 64
fuel gauge............... 71
odometer................ 73
speedometer.............. 73
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 60
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 58
engine oil pressure gauge........ 61
fuel gauge............... 58
odometer................ 60
speedometer.............. 60
trip odometer.............. 60
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 189
definition............... 188
location............... 188
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O
Odometer
description............. 60,73
trip odometer............. 60
Oil filter................ 292
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 246
Oil viscosity.............. 246
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 288
Overdrive............... 177
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 130
Parking brake
operation.............. 182
warning light............ 49,85
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 292
PCV valve, specifications........ 292
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 271
Power door locks............ 122
Power features
antenna............... 155
door locks.............. 122
lumbar support............ 137
mirrors............... 141
seats................. 136
windows............... 132
Power point electrical outlet....... 144
Power steering
driving with power steering...... 180
fluid, checking and adding...... 270
fluid, refill capacity.......... 291
fluid, specifications.......... 293
servicing............... 180
Programmable memory seat....... 138
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