1997 Mercury Mountaineer transmission

Your vehicle does not use up
transmission fluid. However, it is
recommended that you check the
transmission fluid at least twice a
year. The fluid level should be
checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., the
transmission slips or shifts slowly
or if you notice some sign of fluid
leakage.
It is preferable to check the
transmission fluid level at normal
operating temperature, after
approximately 32 km (20 miles) of
driving. However, if necessary, you
can check the fluid level without
driving to obtain a normal
operating temperature if the
outside temperature is above 10ÉC
(50ÉF).
If the vehicle has been operated
for an extended period at high
speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the
vehicle should be turned off for
about 30 minutes to allow the fluid
to cool before checking.
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Start the engine and move the
gearshift lever through all of the
gear ranges. Allow sufficient time
for each gear to change.
3. Latch the gearshift lever in
P(Park), set the parking brake and
leave the engine running.
4. Remove the dipstick, wiping it
clean with a clean, dry rag.
5. Install the dipstick.
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Fluid Component Capacity
Transfer case fluid (if
equipped)Borg Warner AWD
transfer case1.25 L (2.64 pts.)
Transmission fluid,
automaticAutomatic 4R70W
(2WD and AWD)13.2 L (13.9 qts.)
Windshield washer
fluid, frontFront washer fluid
reservoir2.6 L (2.8 qts.)
Windshield washer
fluid, rearLiftgate washer fluid
reservoir3.1 L (3.3 qts.)
1Fill to 6-15 mm (1/49to 9/169) from the bottom of the filler hole.
2Includes1L(1qt.) for filter replacement.
3All rear axle lube quantities must be replaced every 160,000 km
(100,000 miles) or if the axle has been submerged in water. Otherwise,
the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or
repair required. Refer to theService Guide.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ComponentFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Windshield
washer
reservoirUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-
19550-AA or
BAESR-M17P5-A
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, door
checks and
tracks, hood
latch, auxiliary
latch, and fuel
filler door and
springMulti-Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-19584-AA
or
D7AZ-19584-AAESB-M1C93-A
or
ESB-M1C159-A
Steering
column,
U-joints, clutch
linkage pivots,
parking brake
linkage pivots
and clevises
and
transmission
control linkage
pivotsPremium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1C or K ESA-M1C75-B
Brake master
cylinderHigh
Performance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AA
or BAESA-M6C25-A
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ComponentFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil Motorcraft
Motor Oil
5W-30 Super
PremiumX0-5W30 QSP WSS-M2C153-F
with API
Certification
mark
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantC0AZ-19553-AA ESR-M13P4-A
Automatic
transmission
shift linkage
and brake pedal
shaftPremium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C or K ESA-M1C75-B
Automatic
transmission
4R70WMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Power steering
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Parking brake
cableSpeedometer
Cable
LubricantE6TZ-19581-A ESF-M1C160-A
Accelerator
throttle lever
ball studPremium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C or K ESA-M1C75-B
Ford
conventional
and
Traction-Lok
rear axles
1
Motorcraft
75W/40
Premium
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Drive shaft,
universal joints
and slip spinesPremium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C or K ESA-M1C75-B
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Air bag supplemental restraint
system ............71,74,75,76,77,82,87
and child safety
seats .......................74,76,77,82,87
description ................................73
indicator light ...........................74
Air cleaner filter
replacing ..................................156
All Wheel Drive .........................102
Anti-theft system ........................56
arming the system ....................56
disarming a triggered system ..57
disarming an untriggered
system .......................................57
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system) .............................16
Autolamp system (see
Headlamps) .................................33
Automatic transmission ..............98
fluid, adding ............................149
Battery .......................................153
battery saver .............................58
how to service ........................153
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............142
Brakelamp
bulb replacement ....................174
Brakes ..........................................97
adjustment ................................96
anti-lock .....................................96
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................97
parking ......................................97
Break-in period .............................3
Bulbs, replacing
specifications ..........................179
Cargo area shade ...................46,47
Cargo cover ............................46,47
Childproof locks ..........................39
Chime ...........................................11
headlamps on ............................12
key-in-ignition ...........................11safety belt ............................11,69
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat ...................184
engine compartment ..............183
exterior ....................................182
instrument panel ....................182
plastic parts ............................182
safety belts ..............................184
washing ....................................181
wheels ......................................182
wiper blades ............................183
Climate control
system ...........................17,18,19,21
air conditioning .........................21
heating .......................................21
Compass, electronic
calibration .................................30
set zone adjustment .................30
Compass/temperature display ...29
Console, description ...................42
Controls
instrument panel ......................13
steering column ........................22
Daytime running light system ...14
Defects, reporting .....................192
Defrost
rear window ..............................15
Driving under special
conditions
towing a trailer .......................114
Electronic sound system ............16
Emission control system ..........168
Engine .................................139,189
Engine block heater ...................93
Engine coolant
checking and adding ..............145
checking hoses .......................148
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ..............................................7
Engine oil
checking and adding .......140,142
Exhaust fumes ............................94
Index
193