1999 Mercury Mountaineer transmission

The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at normal operating
temperature (66ÉC-77ÉC
[150ÉF-170ÉF]).
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at room temperature
(10ÉC-35ÉC [50ÉF-95ÉF]).
High fluid level
Fluid levels above the safe range
may result in transmission failure.
An overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or
possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by
an overheating condition.
Adjusting automatic
transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure
the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and/or dipstick handle
and also in theLubricant specificationssection in theCapacities and
specificationschapter.
Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 250 mL (1/2 pint) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct.
If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by a qualified
technician.
An overfill condition of
transmission fluid may cause
shift and/or engagement
concerns and/or possible
damage.
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
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Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
2 km/h [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollover/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²Use of fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
²Flat terrain driving improves fuel economy over hilly roads.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
²Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
²Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of Km/L (MPG) expected on
the vehicle, depending upon the driver's method of operation and
conditions.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4R70W
Automatic with
5.0L V8 engine
(AWD)13.1L
(13.9 quarts)
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC V6
engine (4x2)9.5L
(10.0 quarts)
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC V6
engine (4x4)9.8L
(10.3 quarts)
Transfer case Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FAWD 1.25L
(1.3 quarts)
4WD 1.4L
(1.5 quarts)
Engine coolant
1See footnote 4.0L SOHC V6
engine13.2L
(14.0 quarts)
5.0L V8 engine 14.9L
(15.7 quarts)
Front axle fluid Motorcraft
80W90 Axle
Lubricant4x4 vehicles
1.7L
(1.8 quarts)
Rear axle
lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
80W90 Premium
Rear Axle
LubricantRefer to
footnote 3
2.9-3.1L
(5.5-5.8 pints) Motorcraft SAE
75W140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantRefer to
footnote 4
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll vehicles
2.6L
(2.7 quarts)
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Driveshaft, slip
spline, universal
jointsPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or K ESA-M1C75-B
Engine coolant
1Ford 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 oilMotorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-QSPWSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Automatic
transmission
(5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Ford
conventional and
Traction-Lok
rear axles
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Front axle 4x4 Gear Oil F1TZ-19580-A WSL-M2C191-A
Transfer caseMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Transfer case
Front Output
Slip ShaftPremium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-G or K ESA-M1C75-B
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. For your
protection, you will also find the
vehicle identification number in the
following areas (if applicable):
²the left and right front fenders
²the left and right front doors
²the front and rear bumpers
²the hood
²the left and right rear quarter panels
²the decklid
²the liftgate (if equipped)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
AIR BAG
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Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................125
and child safety seats ............127
description .......................126,129
disposal ....................................131
indicator light ..................129,131
passenger air bag ............127,130
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system..24,25,26,27,28,29
rear seat controls .....................30
Air suspension
description ..............................145
warning light .............................10
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................157
Armrests ....................................103
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ..................147,148,149,
150,151,152
Axle
refill capacities ........................233
Battery
voltage gauge ............................14
Brakes ........................................143
anti-lock ............................143,144
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................144
fluid, checking and adding ....197
shift interlock ..........................146
Break-in period ..........................2,3
Cargo area shade ......................104
Cargo cover ...............................104
CD player .....................76,78,79,80
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ..137
in rear seat ..............................135
tether anchorage hardware ...138
Cleaning your vehicle ...............227
engine compartment ..............228
exterior .............................228,230exterior lamps .........................230
interior .....................................231
plastic parts ............................230
washing ....................................227
waxing .....................................228
wheels ......................................229
windows ..................................232
wiper blades ............................230
woodtone trim ........................232
Compass, electronic ....................90
calibration .................................92
set zone adjustment .................91
Console ...............................101,102
overhead ...............................87,88
rear ..........................................102
Controls
power seat ........................116,118
Coolant ......................................201
checking and adding ..............199
refill capacities ........................201
Defrost
rear window ..............................31
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................205
Driving under special
conditions ...........................156,159
sand ..................................156,158
snow and ice ......155,157,158,160
through water ..................156,158
Emission control system ..........221
Engine
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................6
coolant .....................................199
idle speed control ...................206
service points ...................193,194
starting after a collision .........169
Engine block heater .................141
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............196
dipstick ....................................194
specifications ...................194,196
Index
242

economy button ........................17
english/metric button ...............16
reset button ..............................17
system check button ...........17,18
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................98
cleaning ...................................232
heated ......................................101
side view mirrors (power) .....101
Moon roof ....................................89
Motorcraft parts ........................217
Octane rating ............................215
Odometer .....................................13
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................106
Parking brake ............................144
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................175
Power door locks ......................100
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....201
Radio ...34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,
43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,
54,55,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,
66,67,68,69
Relays ........................................170
Remote entry system .......105,113,
114,115
illuminated entry ....................109
locking/unlocking doors .........106
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................109
replacing the batteries ...........108
Reverse sensing system .............32
Roof rack ...................................167
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............11
Safety restraints
cleaning the safety belts .125,231
extension assembly ................124
for children .............................132warning light and chime ...11,124
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ......119,120,121,122,123
Seats ..........................................116
child safety seats ....................133
cleaning ............................230,231
memory seat ...........................107
Servicing your vehicle ..............191
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs, specifications .......233
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart, lubricants .235
Speed control ..............................81
Speedometer ...............................12
Starting your vehicle .........139,141
jump starting ............183,184,186
Steering wheel ............................86
tilting .........................................85
Tachometer .................................13
Tires ....................................209,210
changing ...........................178,179
checking the pressure ............210
replacing ..................................211
rotating ....................................210
snow tires and chains ............212
tire grades ...............................210
treadwear ................................209
Towing ..................163,165,166,167
recreational towing .................167
wrecker ....................................189
Traction-lok rear axle ...............160
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................205
Transmission ......................146,203
automatic operation ...............146
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ......................203,204
Trip odometer .............................13
Index
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Item Information
Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 78.7L (20.8 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 Safety Compliance
Certification Label on inside of
driver door.
Hood release Pull handle under the instrument
panel.
Coolant capacity-(4.0L SOHC V6
engine)
113.2L (14.0 quarts)
Coolant capacity (5.0L V8 engine)
114.9L (15.7 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4R70W with 5.0L V8
engine AWD)
2
13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x2 vehicles with 5R55E
and 4.0L SOHC V6 engine)
2
9.5L (10.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x4 vehicles with 5R55E
and 4.0L SOHC V6 engine)
2
9.8L (10.3 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
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 toAdding engine coolant, in the
Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure 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 Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
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