1997 FORD EXPEDITION coolant reservoir

3. Engine oil dipstick (For more
information on the engine oil
dipstick location and maintenance,
refer toChecking and adding
engine oilin this chapter.)
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Engine compartment fuse panel
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Air cleaner filter
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Washer fluid reservoir
CHECKING AND ADDING
ENGINE OIL
Use WSS-M2C153±F motor oil
CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE
ENGINES by the American
Petroleum Institute.
Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30
viscosity and displaying the
American Petroleum Institute
certification mark are preferred for
your vehicle. They provide the best
engine performance, fuel economy
and engine protection for all
climates down to ±25ÉC (-15ÉF).
Do not use:
²ªnon-detergentº oils
²oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD,
SE, SF or SG
²additional engine oil additives,
oil treatments or engine
treatments
Additional engine oil additives, oil
treatments or engine treatments
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Washer fluid in the liftgate
reservoir
Washer fluid for liftgate wiper and
washer operation is supplied by
the washer fluid reservoir located
in the engine compartment. For
information on adding fluid to this
main reservoir, refer toWasher
fluid in the windshield reservoir
in this chapter.
CHECKING AND ADDING
ENGINE COOLANT
Adding engine coolant
Do not put engine coolant
in the container for the
windshield washer fluid.
If sprayed on the windshield,
engine coolant could make it
difficult to see through the
windshield.
When the engine is cool, add a
50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and water to the engine coolant
recovery reservoir Ð DO NOT
ADD DIRECTLY TO THE
RADIATOR. Add straight water
only in an emergency, but you
should replace it with a 50/50
mixture of coolant and distilled
water as soon as possible.
COOLANT FILL
LEVEL
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Check the coolant level in the
coolant recovery reservoir the next
few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough of a 50/50
mixture of coolant and water to
bring the liquid level to the fill line
on the reservoir.
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
If you must remove the coolant
recovery cap, follow these steps to
avoid personal injury:
1. Before you remove the cap, turn
the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a
thick cloth around the cap. Slowly
turn cap counterclockwise to the
first stop.
3. Step back while the pressure
releases.
4. When you are sure that all the
pressure has been released, use
the cloth to press the cap down,
turn it counterclockwise and
remove it.
Use Ford Premium Cooling System
Fluid E2FZ-19549±AA (in Canada,
Motorcraft CXC-8±B) or an
equivalent premium engine coolant
that meets Ford Specification
ESE-M97B44±A. Ford Premium
Engine Coolant is an optimized
formula that will protect all metals
and rubber elastomers used in
Ford cooling systems for 4 years or
80,000 km(50,000 miles).
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2. When the engine coolant
temperature gauge reaches the
normal zone, turn the engine off.
3. Visually inspect the fluid level in
the power steering fluid reservoir.
4. Add power steering fluid until
the fluid level reaches MAX.
Use only fluid that meets Ford
specifications. Refer toCapacities
and specifications.
CHCH
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
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Refill capacities
Capacities - liters (quarts) 4.6 L engine 5.4 L engine
Engine crankcase 5.7 L (6.0
quarts) with filter
change5.7 L (6.0
quarts) with filter
change
Transfer case 1.9L (2.0 quarts)
Automatic transmission 4R70W-13.1L (13.9 quarts)
E4OD (4 x 2) - 15.04L (15.9
quarts)
E4OD (4 x 4) - 15.51L (16.4
quarts)
Washer fluid reservoir 4.1 L ( 4.5 quarts)
4.6 L Engine coolant-2Row
radiator
-1 Row radiator17.9 L (19.9 quarts)
17.0 L (18.0 quarts)
5.4 L Engine coolant 19.7 L (20.8 quarts)
Engine oil 5.7 L (6.0 quarts)
Power steering fluid 2.3 L (2.4 quarts)
Capacites - pints
Axle (rear)
Ford 8.89/ 9.759Ring Gear
Conventional and Traction-Lok
1
5.5 pints
Axle (front) Ford 8.89Ring Gear 3.5 pints
1Add 4 oz. of additive friction
modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A, for
complete fill of 8.8 inch and 9.75
inch ring gear Traction-Lok axles.
Service refill capacities are
determined by filling the rear axle
1/4 inch to 9/16 below the bottom
of the filler hole.
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Item Ford part nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Driveshaft, slip
sline, double
Carden joint
center ballPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M13P4-A
Door
weather-stripsSilicone
LubricantsCOAZ-19553-AA
AND
D7AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Steering linkage Premium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Engine oil Motorcraft Motor
Oil 5W30 Super
PremiumXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-F
with API
Certification
Mark
4x4 front wheel
bearings, 4x4
spindle needle
bearings,
spindle thrust
bearings & front
drive axle
u-joint/slip slineHigh
Temperature
4x4 Front Axle
& Wheel
Bearing GreaseE8TZ-19590-A ESA-M1C198-A
Automatic
transmissionMotorcraft
MERCONT
Automatic
Transmission
Fluidxt-2-qdx MERCONT
Power steering
reservoirPremium Power
Steering FluidE6AZ-19582-AA ESW-M2C33-F
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