LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantF7AZ-19G208-BA
and
F5AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Engine CoolantE2FZ-19549-AA
(in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-8-B)ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Door latch, hood
latch,auxiliary
hood latch, door
and liftgate
hinges, striker
plates, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge.Multi-Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantE8AZ-19A501-B none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transaxleMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Capacities and specifications
236
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Disc brake
caliper railsSilicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundD7AZ-19A331-A
(Motorcraft
WA-10)ESE-M1C171-A
Constant
velocity jointsCV Joint Grease
(High Temp.)E43Z-19590-A ESP-M1C207-A
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.3L V6 engine
Cubic inches 200
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark plug gap 1.0-1.1 mm (0.039-0.043 inch)
Ignition system
1Distributor ignition system
Compression ratio 8.9:1
1This ignition system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field
strength of radio noise.
Capacities and specifications
237
Accessory delay ..........................90
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................131
and child safety seats ............133
description ..............................131
disposal ....................................135
driver air bag ..........................133
indicator light ......................6,135
operation .................................133
passenger air bag ...................133
Air cleaner filter .........204,205,235
Air conditioning ..........................21
automatic temperature
control system ..........................29
Air filter, cabin ..........................207
Anti-theft system ......................104
arming the system ..................104
disarming a triggered
system .....................................105
disarming an untriggered
system .....................................105
Automatic transaxle .................160
driving with .............................161
fluid, refill capacities ..............235
fluid, specification ..................237
Battery .......................................205
acid, treating emergencies .....205
charging system warning
light ..............................................6
jumping a disabled battery ....185
maintenance-free ....................205
replacement, specifications ...235
servicing ..................................205
Brakes ........................................157
anti-lock ............................157,158
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ........................8,158
brake warning light ....................7
fluid, checking and adding ....197
fluid, refill capacities ..............235
fluid, specifications ..........236,237
lubricant specifications ...236,237parking ....................................158
shift interlock ..........................160
Break-in period .............................2
Capacities for refilling fluids ....235
Cargo cover ...............................108
Cargo net ............................107,108
CD changer .................................76
Child safety restraints ..............136
child safety belts ....................136
child safety seats ....................137
Child safety seats ......................137
attaching with tether straps ..141
built-in child seat ...................137
in front seat ............................138
in rear seat .......................138,141
tether anchorage hardware ...143
Cleaning your vehicle ...............230
built-in child seat .....148,151,234
engine compartment ..............232
exterior .............................231,233
exterior lamps .........................233
instrument panel ....................233
interior ..............................233,234
mirrors .....................................234
plastic parts ............................232
safety belts ..............................234
washing ....................................230
waxing .....................................231
wheels ......................................231
windows ..................................234
wiper blades ............................233
Clock ..................................47,59,71
Console
overhead ...............................97,98
Controls ........................93,94,95,96
power seat ...............................111
steering column ........................85
Coolant ...............................198,201
checking and adding ..............199
refill capacities .................201,235
specifications ...................236,237
Customer Assistance ................241
Index
255
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................165
calculating ...............................165
definition .................................165
driving with a heavy load ......165
location ....................................165
Hazard flashers .........................171
Head restraints .........................110
Headlamps ...................................19
aiming ......................................230
autolamp system .......................20
bulb specifications ..................229
daytime running lights .............19
flash to pass ..............................20
high beam ..............................7,20
turning on and off ....................19
warning chime ..........................11
Heating ........................................21
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................21
Hood ..........................................192
Ignition ................................237,238
positions of the ignition ...........81
Infant seats (see Safety seats) 137
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................224
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................233
cluster ..........................................6
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................19
location of components ..............6
Jump-starting your vehicle ......185
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............10
positions of the ignition ...........81
Lamps
autolamp system .......................20
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................229
cargo lamps ...............................19
daytime running light ...............19headlamps .................................19
headlamps, flash to pass ..........20
instrument panel, dimming .....19
interior lamps ...........................99
replacing
bulbs ............225,226,227,228,229
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................86
Liftgate ......................................106
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
air bag ..........................................6
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .......8,158
brake ............................................7
charging system ..........................6
cruise indicator ...........................8
door ajar ......................................7
high beam ...................................7
low fuel ........................................8
low washer fluid .......................10
oil pressure .................................7
overdrive off ..............................10
safety belt ...................................7
service engine soon ....................9
speed control ............................85
turn signal indicator ...................8
Load limits .................................165
GAWR ......................................165
GVWR ......................................165
trailer towing ..........................165
Locks
childproof ..................................90
doors ..........................................90
Lubricant specifications ....236,237
Message center ......................15,16
Mirrors .........................................97
cleaning ...................................234
heated ........................................92
side view mirrors (power) .......91
Moon roof ..................................100
Motorcraft parts .................220,235
Octane rating ............................219
Odometer .....................................13
Index
257
Overdrive ..............................87,164
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................101
Parking brake ............................158
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....235
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................176
Power door locks ........................90
Power steering ..........................159
fluid, checking and adding ....202
fluid, refill capacity ................235
fluid, specifications ..........236,237
Radio ............................................40
Relays .................................172,179
Remote entry system ........100,101
illuminated entry ....................102
locking/unlocking doors .........101
panic alarm .............................101
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................103
replacing the batteries ...........102
Roof rack ...................................170
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......124,125,126,127,128
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................239
Safety defects, reporting ..........254
Safety
restraints .......124,125,126,127,128
cleaning the safety belts .130,234
extension assembly ................129
for adults ...................125,126,127
for children ......................135,136
lap belt ....................................128
warning light and
chime ........................7,10,129,130
Safety seats for children ..........137
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................124
Seats ..........................................110
child safety seats ....................137
cleaning ...................................234memory seat ...........................113
Servicing your vehicle ..............191
Spark plugs,
specifications ...............235,237,238
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................236,237
Speed control ..............................81
Speedometer ...............................12
Starting your vehicle .........152,154
jump starting ..........................185
Steering wheel
controls ......................................85
tilting .........................................88
Tachometer .................................11
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................21
Tilt steering wheel ......................88
Tires .............................179,212,213
changing ....................179,180,182
checking the pressure ............213
replacing ..................................214
rotating ....................................213
snow tires and chains ............215
tire grades ...............................213
treadwear ................................212
Towing ................................166,213
trailer towing ..........................166
wrecker ....................................190
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............160
fluid, refill capacities ..............235
lubricant specifications ..........237
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................202
Trip odometer .............................13
Turn signal ...............................8,86
Vehicle dimensions ...................238
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................240
Vehicle loading ..........................165
Ventilating your vehicle ...........156
Index
258