1997 Mercury Mountaineer engine

Preparing your vehicle for
inspection/maintenance testing
In some localities it may become a
legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance test of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II)
system. If the vehicle's powertrain
system or battery has just been
serviced, the OBD II system is
reset to a not ready for I/M testing
condition. To ready the OBD II
system for I/M testing, the law
specifies that additional mixed city
and highway driving is necessary
to complete the check of the OBD
II system.
The driving modes required to
reach the ready condition consist
of a minimum of 30 minutes of city
and highway driving as described
below:
²20 minutes of driving in stop
and go city-type traffic with at
least four idle periods.
²10 minutes of driving on an
expressway or highway.
Before completing the above
driving modes, the engine must be
warmed up and at operating
temperature. Once started, the
vehicle must not be turned off
during the above driving modes. If
the vehicle owner is unable to
meet the I/M requirements by
using these driving patterns, an
authorized service center can
perform a detailed OBD II Drive
Cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
Maintenance and care
171

Cleaning the engine
A clean engine is more efficient
than a dirty one because a buildup
of grease and dirt acts as an
insulator and keeps the engine
warmer than normal. Follow these
guidelines to clean your engine:
²Take care when using a power
washer to clean the engine. The
high pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and
cause damage.
²In order to avoid cracking the
engine block, do not spray with
cold water.
²The alternator, ignition coil
packs, and air intake must be
covered to prevent water
damage when cleaning the
engine.
²Never wash or rinse the engine
while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause
internal damage.
Cleaning the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe
properly, clean both the windshield
and the wiper blades using
undiluted windshield washer
solution or a mild detergent. Rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Do
not use fuel, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents to clean
your wiper blades; these fluids will
damage your blades.
Maintenance and care
183

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component Motorcraft part number
Spark plug
1AWSF-32EE*
Air filter FA-1641
Fuel filter FG-872
Oil filter FL-1A
Battery BXT-65-650 or BXT-65-850 (optional)
P.C.V. valve EV-152
1Refer to Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal for spark plug and
gap specifications.
*If any spark plug needs to be removed for examination, each spark plug
removed must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. Cylinders 1-4 have an
ªEGº suffix. Cylinders 5-8 have an ªEº suffix. If any spark plug needs to
be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix
letters ªEEº as shown on the engine decal.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Component Capacity
Brake fluid Brake master
cylinderFill to line in
reservoir
1
Engine coolant Engine coolant
recovery reservoir
and radiator13.5 L (12.8 qts.)
Engine oil 5.0 L (302 c.i.d.) 4.7 L (5.0 qts.)
2
Fuel 4-door 79.5 L (21.0 gal)
Front axle Dana 35 front axle 1.7 L (3.5 pts.)
1
Power steering fluid Power steering fluid
reservoirFill to line in
reservoir1
Rear axle Ford conventional
and Traction Lok 8.82.6 L (5.5 pts.)1
Capacities and specifications
185

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
Capacities and specifications
188

ComponentFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine coolant Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FX-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Transfer case
front output
slip shaftPremium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C or K ESA-M1C75-B
Transfer case Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Dana 35 front
drive axle4x4 Gear Oil F1TZ-19580-A WSL-M2C191-A
1Add 118 ml (4oz.) of EST-M2C118-A Friction Modifier (part number
C8A2-19B546-A) for complete refill of Ford Traction-Lok rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine5.0L (302 CID) OHV V-8
Displacement5.0L (302 CID)
Bore x Stroke10.16 x 7.62 cm (4.00 x 3.00 in.)
InductionPCM controlled sequential port fuel injection
IgnitionPCM controlled distributorless electronic
Firing order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap1.3 - 1.4 mm (.052 - .056 in.)
Horsepower210 HP
Torque366.1 Nzm (270 lb/ft)
Compression ratio8.8:1
Capacities and specifications
189

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

Flat tire ......................................131
Fluid refill capacities ................185
Foglamps ..............................16,177
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......167
choosing the right fuel ...........166
improving fuel economy ........116
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................164
Fuel gauge .....................................7
Fuel pump shut-off switch ..16,118
Fuse panels ...............................120
power distribution box ...........124
Fuses ..........................................119
charts .......................................120
checking and replacing ..........121
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge .................7
engine coolant temperature
gauge ...........................................7
engine oil pressure gauge ..........7
fuel gauge ....................................7
odometer .....................................7
speedometer ...............................6
tachometer ..................................6
trip odometer ..............................7
Hazard flashers .............27,118,175
Headlamps ...................................13
autolamp system ..................13,33
daytime running lights .............14
warning chime ..........................12
Hitch ..........................................112
Hood ..........................................138
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........22
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................170
Instrument
cluster .........6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,
16,17,18,19,21
Instrument panel ........................13
location of components ...........4,5Jump-starting your vehicle ......132
Keyless entry system .......49,50,52
autolock .....................................51
locking and unlocking doors ....50
programming entry code .........49
Lamps ........................................172
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................179
headlamps ........................173,180
high-mount brakelamp ...........174
illuminated entry system .........41
map lamps ...............................177
replacing bulbs .......................172
tail lamps .................................174
License plate lamps ..................176
Liftgate ........................................39
Lights, warning and indicator .8,11
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9
anti-theft ...................................10
brake ............................................9
charging system ..........................8
check engine .............................10
check gauges ..............................8
door ajar ......................................8
fuel reset .....................................8
high beam ...................................9
overdrive off ..............................10
safety belt ...................................9
speed control ..............................9
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................107
Lubricant specifications ...........187
Luggage rack .............................116
Moon roof ....................................33
Motorcraft parts ........................185
Odometer .......................................7
Overdrive .....................................26
Overhead console ........28,29,30,33
compass/temperature display ..29
map lamps ..........................31,177
storage compartment ...............31
Index
194

Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) ...185
Power door locks ........................38
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....148
Rear climate control system ......45
Refill capacities for fluids ........185
Relays .................................127,128
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system .................52,54
locking/unlocking doors ...........53
panic alarm ...............................53
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................55
replacing the batteries .............54
Repairing paint chips ...............181
Reporting safety defects ..........192
Safety chains, when towing a
trailer .........................................113
Safety defects, reporting ..........192
Safety restraints ..........................63
adjusting the safety belts .........67
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................66
center rear lap belt ..................68
cleaning the safety belts ..........71
extension assembly ..................71
lap and shoulder belts .............64
maintenance ..............................69
proper use .................................64
replacement ..............................70
warning light and chime ..........69
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual .......59
adjusting the seats, power .......60
folding rear seats ......................62
head restraints ..........................62
Servicing your vehicle ..............136
precautions when
servicing ...........................136,138
servicing when you tow .........115
Shift-lock system ......................101Spare tire .....................................48
Speed control ..............................23
Speedometer .................................6
Starting your vehicle .............89,91
preparing to start your
vehicle ..................................89,91
starting a warm engine ............92
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................27
Tachometer ...................................6
Tail lamps
bulb replacement ....................174
Tilt steering wheel ......................27
Tire types ..................................163
Tires
changing ..................................128
checking the pressure ............160
replacing ...........................162,163
rotating .............................161,162
snow tires and chains ............163
treadwear ................................159
Towing your vehicle .................135
Trailer towing ..............110,113,114
calculating maximum trailer
weight ......................................111
tips ...........................................115
trailer brakes ...........................113
trailer lamps ............................114
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................152
Trip odometer ...............................7
Turn signal .........................174,176
Vehicle dimensions ...................190
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................191
Ventilating your vehicle (see
Climate control) ..........................21
Washer fluid ..............................144
rear window reservoir ............145
Windows
power windows,
operating .........................35,36,37
Index
195