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Engine Oil Recommendations
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We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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Engine Oil Recommendations
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We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F 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
or engine 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
fully seated.
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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 Schedulebooklet for
additional information.
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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 295
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)..... 11,41
Accessory position on the ignition..... 92
Additives, engine oil.......... 215
Air bag supplemental
restraint system..........137, 290
and child safety seats......... 143
description.............. 137
driver air bag............ 137
indicator light........... 13,25
operation.............. 139
passenger air bag........... 139
service and information labels..... 139
tone generator............ 141
Air cleaner filter
location............... 213
specifications............. 257
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 74
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 71
Air suspension
description.............. 167
see also Rear air suspension system . . 167
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 120
Aluminum wheels............ 200
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 52
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 221
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 161
see also Brake............ 161
warning light............ 11,41
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302 Index
Engine oil............... 215
changing oil and oil filter....... 217
checking and adding......... 216
dipstick............... 216
disposal...........210, 217, 229
engine oil pressure gauge........ 20
engine oil pressure warning light..... 27
filter, specifications.......... 257
refill capacities............ 258
specifications...........215, 259
synthetic oil............. 215
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 215
Entry system
illuminated.............. 108
keyless................ 113
remote................ 118
Exhaust fumes............. 159
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 210
Federal Communications Commission.... 68
Flashers, hazard.............. 98
Flashing the lights............. 95
Flat tire................. 191
Floor mats............... 111
Fluid refill capacities........... 258
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 267
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 268
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 273
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance
Centre................ 273
Foreign registration........... 274
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 238
capacity............... 258
choosing the right fuel......... 239
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 238
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308 Index
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 209
Master cylinder, brakes......... 218
Message center
door ajar................ 39
english/metric button.......... 32
low washer fluid............ 39
reset button.............. 32
select button.............. 32
trunk ajar............... 40
Mirrors................. 104
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . 104
rearview............... 104
side view mirrors........... 110
side view mirrors (power)....... 110
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 106
Motorcraft parts............. 257
N
New vehicle break-in........... 6
O
Octane rating.............. 239
Odometer............... 19,31
description............. 19,31
trip odometer.............. 19
Oil filter..............217, 257
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 215
Oil viscosity.............. 215
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 247
Overdrive................ 172
Overseas offices............. 274
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