If your vehicle is
equipped with a 4.6L
V8 engine,check the
power steering fluid
level with the engine at
ambient temperature.
Allow at least one-half
hour after driving for
the power steering
fluid to cool.
1. Start the engine and
allow the engine to
idle.
2. 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 within this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts,
continuously checking the level until it reaches the
correct operating range. Be sure to put the cap back
on the reservoir.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for
scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes.
Your transmission does not consume fluid. However,
the fluid level should be checked if the transmission
is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips
or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid
leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed.
To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle
until it is at normal operating temperature
(approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has
MAXMIN
Maintenance and care
142
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord speci-
fication
Lock
cylindersPenetrating
LubricantE8AZ-
19501-Bnone
Power
steering
fluid and
convertible
top fluid
(if
equipped)Motorcraft
MER-
CONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Rear axle
lubricantMotorcraft
SAE 80W90
Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
XY-
80W90-QLWSP-
M2C197-A
Automatic
transmis-
sion fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Manual
transmis-
sion fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Disc brake
caliper
railsSilicone
Brake
Caliper and
Dielectric
compoundD7AZ-
19A331-A
(Motorcraft
WA-10)ESE-
M1C171-A
Windshield
washer
fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-
19550-ACESR-
M17P5-A
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier
C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford specification EST-M2C118±A
for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant
that does not require changing unless the axle has
been submerged in water.
Capacities and specifications
181
Mirrors
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 51
Motorcraft parts ...... 158
Octane rating .......... 157
Odometer ................... 14
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system 57
Parking brake ............ 90
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............. 113
Power door locks ...... 51
Power steering .......... 92
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 140
Radio ................ 21,22,23
24,25,26,27,28,29,30
31,32,33,34,35,36,37
38,39,40,41,42,43
Relays ...................... 109
Remote entry
system .............. 56,60,61
illuminated entry .... 58
locking/unlocking
doors ................... 56,57
replacement/additional
transmitters ............. 58
replacing
the batteries ............ 59
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ...... 11
Safety restraints
cleaning the safety
belts .................. 71,176
extension assembly 70
for children ........ 76,77
warning light and
chime .................. 11,70
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ........ 66,68,69
Seats .......................... 63
child safety seats .... 78cleaning ................. 175
Seats-easy access/
easyout feature ......... 65
Servicing your
vehicle ............... 126,127
Spark plugs,
specifications ........... 177
Special notice .............. 3
Specification chart,
lubricants ................. 180
Speed control ............ 46
Speedometer ............. 13
Starting your
vehicle .............. 83,84,86
jump starting ........ 120
121,122,123
Steering wheel
tilting ....................... 45
Tachometer ............... 14
Tires ........... 149,150,151
changing ......... 115,116
checking
the pressure .......... 151
replacing ................ 152
rotating .................. 151
snow tires
and chains ............. 153
tire grades ............. 150
treadwear .............. 150
Towing
wrecker .................. 124
Traction control ........ 91
active light .............. 10
Traction-lok
rear axle .................. 101
Transmission ........... 142
automatic
operation ................. 93
fluid, checking and
adding
(automatic) ........... 142
143,144
Index
188
Item Information
Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only -
87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 58.7L (15.5 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use
Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure See label on inside of
glove box door.
Hood release Pull handle under the
left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-3.8L
OHV V6 engine
111.2L (11.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
113.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir
or dipstick. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine2.6L (5.6 pints). Use
Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
2
3.1L (6.6 pints). Use
Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine
3
13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
3
12.0L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Filling station information
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