1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA power steering fluid

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L SOHC V8 engine
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Battery
9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
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Maintenance and care
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CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the ªService Guideº for the
service interval schedules. If adding
fluid is necessary, use only
MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid High Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake FluidFill to line on
reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONtATF Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission fluid Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Engine coolant
115.0L (15.8 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Rear axle fluid
2Motorcraft SAE 80W90
Rear Axle Lubricant1.8-1.9L (3.75-4.0
pints)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer ConcentrateFill to line on
reservoir
1If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life
Engine Coolant. Refer toLubricant Specifications.
2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to
14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for
normal service. See your ªService Guideº for Severe Duty requirements.
Capacities and specifications
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Lubricant C0AZ-19553-AA
and
D7AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine
coolantFord Premium
Engine Coolant
(green in color)E2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Ford Extended Life
Engine Coolant
(orange in color)F6AZ-19544-AA WSS-M97B44-D
or DEX-COOLt
equivalent
Engine oil Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges,
latches,
striker
plates, fuel
filler door
hinge and
seat tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock
cylindersPenetrating
LubricantE8AZ-19501-B none
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtVATFXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Capacities and specifications
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Hazard flashers ...........................95
Headlamps ...................................23
autolamp system .......................24
daytime running lights .............24
flashing ......................................23
high beam .................................23
Heating ........................................25
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood
release lever ............................110
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........35
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................143
lighting up panel and interior .23
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................50
keypad .......................................55
programming entry code ....56,57
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
Lamps
headlamps ...............................136
high-mount brakelamp ...........138
interior lamps .........................139
parking lamps .........................138
tail lamps .................................138
License plate lamps ..................138
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
air suspension ...........................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .........9,22
brake .......................................8,22
charging system ..........................9
check engine ...............................7
fuel reset .....................................6
low coolant ................................10
oil pressure ...............................10
overdrive off ..............................11
safety belt ...................................8
turn signal indicator ...................9Lubricant specifications ...........147
Message center ...........................17
reset button .........................17,18
select button .............................18
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................42
side view mirrors (power) .......47
Motorcraft parts ........................145
Odometer .....................................14
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................51
Parking brake ..............................84
Power door locks ........................47
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....121
Radio ............................................33
Refill capacities for fluids ........146
Relays ...................................96,101
Remote entry system .................48
illuminated entry ......................51
locking/unlocking doors ...........49
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................53
replacing the batteries .............52
Reporting safety defects ..........151
Safety restraints
center front lap belt .................65
cleaning the safety belts ........143
extension assembly ..................66
for children ...............................72
warning light and
chime ...............................11,66,67
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....77
in rear seat ................................77
tether anchorage hardware .....77
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................61
Seats ............................................58
adjusting the seat, manual ..58,59
adjusting the seat, power ...59,61
Index
153

cleaning upholstery ................143
head restraints ..........................58
lumbar support .........................61
Servicing your vehicle ..............109
precautions when servicing ...109
Speed control ..............................36
canceling a set speed ...............38
indicator light ...........................39
resuming a set speed ...............39
tap up/tap down ..................37,38
turning off .................................36
Speed sensitive steering ............87
Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle .............78,81
starting your vehicle if the
battery is disabled ....105,106,107
Steering, power ...........................86
Tilt steering wheel ......................35
Tires ....................................127,128
changing ..................................103
checking the pressure ............128
replacing ..................................130
rotating ....................................128
snow tires and chains ............130
treadwear ................................127
Traction control
active light ................................11
Trailer towing ..............................91
tips .............................................93
Transmission .............................122
automatic operation .......88,89,90fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................122
Trip odometer .............................15
Trunk
remote release lever .................45
using the remote entry
system to open .........................51
Turn signal
lever ...........................................34
Universal transmitter ..................39
erasing channels .......................42
operating ...................................41
programming .............................40
Vehicle dimensions ...................148
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................150
Vehicle loading ............................91
Ventilating your vehicle .............82
Warning chimes ........................6,22
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ...........102,103
Windows
power windows, operating .......45
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....115
checking and replacing wiper
blades ......................................126
operation ...................................34
Wrecker towing .........................108
Index
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Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Tire pressure and size Refer to Tire Pressure Label located on the
front face of the rear passenger door jamb.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
115.0L (15.8 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
1If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer toLubricant Specifications.
Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCONtV approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your ªService Guideº to
determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
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