1999 Mercury Villager steering

Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
RatingMini
FusesStandard
FusesMaxi
FusesCartridge
Maxi
FusesFuse Link
Cartridge
2A Grey Grey Ð Ð Ð
3A Violet Violet Ð Ð Ð
4A Pink Pink Ð Ð Ð
5A Tan Tan Ð Ð Ð
7.5A Brown Brown Ð Ð Ð
10A Red Red Ð Ð Ð
15A Blue Blue Ð Ð Ð
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural Ð Ð Ð
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A Ð Ð Orange Green Green
50A Ð Ð Red Red Red
60A Ð Ð Blue Ð Yellow
70A Ð Ð Tan Ð Brown
80A Ð Ð Natural Ð Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
Roadside emergencies
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Relay box
The relay box is located in the
engine compartment in front of the
battery.
The relays are coded as follows:
Relay location Description
1 Start Inhibit Relay
2 Fuel Pump Relay
3 Bulb Check Relay
4 Speed Control Hold Relay
5 Anti-theft Relay
6 Horn Relay
7 A/C Relay
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
1234
56 7
Roadside emergencies
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.3L V6 engine
1. Power distribution box
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air filter assembly
4. Battery
5. Relay box
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
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Maintenance and care
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²NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
²Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum freeze
protection.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance
Guide 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.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transaxle does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not working
MAX
MIN
Maintenance and care
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.3L V6 engine
Engine air filter element FA-1121
Cabin air filter FP-27
Fuel filter FG-993
Battery (standard) BXT-35
Battery
1BXT-24F
Oil filter FL-2007
PCV Valve EV-217
Spark plugs
2AGSP-32FP
1Standard for Canada. Included with trailer tow package and rear A/C.
2Refer 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 SAE 5W-30
Super Premium Motor
Oil4.0L (4.2 quarts)
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidFill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Automatic transaxle
fluidMotorcraft MERCONt
AT F8.3L (8.8 quarts)
Engine coolant
1Premium Engine
Coolant10.6L (11.2 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 75.7L (20.0 gallons)
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.
Capacities and specifications
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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
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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

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