MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1668
Fuel filter FG-986B
Battery (standard) BXT-59
Battery (optional) BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-98
Spark plugs* AWSF-32P
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft 5W-30 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 ATF 13.1L
(13.9 quarts)
Engine coolant
1Premium Engine Coolant 15.0L
(15.8 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L
(19.0 gallons)
Rear axle lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE 80W90
Premium Rear Axle Lubricant1.8-1.9L
(3.75-4.0 pints)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer ConcentrateFill to line on
reservoir
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used
for normal service. See your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for Severe
Duty requirements. Traction-Lok axles use 2.2±2.4L (4.75±5.0 pints) of
Capacities and specifications
175
Travel equipment
Console
Console armrest
Daytime running lights
Factory luggage rack
Factory luggage rack adaptors
Fog lights
Framed luggage covers
Heavy-duty battery
Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer 4.0L only)
Off road lights
Pickup box rails
Removable luggage rack
Removable luggage rack adapters
Retractable bed hooks and loops
Running boards
Snow traction cables
Soft luggage cover
Speed control
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitch
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers
Bed mats
Bedliners
Car/truck covers
Cargo liners, interior
Customer assistance
189
detergent in fuel .....................161
filling your vehicle
with fuel ...........................157,159
quality ......................................160
running out of fuel .................161
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................157
Fuses ...................................121,122
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ..............161,162,163,164
Gauges .........................................12
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................12
odometer ...................................14
speedometer .............................13
trip odometer ............................15
Hazard flashers .........................120
Head restraints ......................80,81
Headlamps
aiming ......................................170
bulb specifications ..................170
high beam ..............................9,24
Heating ........................................26
heating and air
conditioning system ............26,27
Hood ..........................................137
Ignition .......................................177
Inspection/maintenanc e(I/M)
testing ........................................166
Instrument panel ..........................6
cleaning ...................................173
Keyless entry system
keypad .......................................77
programmin gentry
code .................................77,78,79
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........56
Lamps
autolamp system .......................25daytime running light ...............25
headlamps .................................24
headlamps, flash to pass ..........24
instrument panel, dimming .....24
interior lamps .........................169
replacing bulbs ..166,167,168,169
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...................55,56
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
air bag ..........................................8
air suspension ...........................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .........9,22
brake .......................................8,23
charging system ..........................9
low coolant ................................10
low fuel ........................................6
oil pressure .................................9
overdrive off ..............................10
safety belt ...................................8
speed control ............................61
traction control active .........11,22
turn signal indicator ...................9
Locks
childproof ..................................70
Lumbar support, seats ...............84
Message center ...........................17
reset button .........................17,18
select button .............................18
Mirrors
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................65
side view mirrors (power) .......69
Motorcraft parts ........................161
Octane rating ............................160
Overdrive .....................................57
Parking brake ............................107
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................124
Power door locks ...................69,72
Power steering ...................110,111
fluid, checking and adding ....147
Index
194
Radio ..............35,36,37,38,39,40,42
43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51
Relays .................................121,126
Remote entry system ............70,73
illuminated entry ......................74
locking/unlocking doors ...........71
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................75
replacing the batteries .............74
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................179
Safety defects, reporting ..........192
Safety restraints ...........84,85,86,87
cleaning the safety belts ...89,174
extension assembly ..................88
for children ...............................94
lap belt ......................................87
warning light and chime .....88,89
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................84
Seats ............................................80
child safety seats ......................95
cleaning ...................................174
Servicing your vehicle ..............136
Spark plugs, specifications .......175
Specification chart, lubricants .176
Speed control ..............................58
Starting your vehicle .........101,103
jump starting ............130,131,133
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................75
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................57Tires ....................................153,154
changing ...........................126,127
checking the pressure ............154
replacing ..................................156
rotating ....................................154
snow tires and chains ............157
tire grades ...............................154
treadwear ................................153
Towing .........................117,118,119
wrecker ....................................135
Traction control ........................109
Transmission .............................112
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............147,148,149
Trunk ...........................................73
remote release ..........................67
Vehicle dimensions ...................177
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................179
Vehicle loading ..........................115
Ventilating your vehicle ...........105
Warning chimes ......................11,22
Washer fluid ..............................142
Water, Driving through .............119
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ...........129,130
Windows .................................67,68
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............152
operation ...................................56
replacing wiper blades ...........152
Index
195
