warning light and
chime ............... 8,13,70
Safety seats
for children ........... 82,83
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .................. 65
Seats .......................... 62
child safety
seats .................... 82,83
cleaning .......... 189,190
easy access/easyout
feature ..................... 64
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft
system .............. 57,58,59
Servicing
your vehicle ............. 133
Spark plugs,
specifications .... 191,194
Special notice .............. 3
Specification chart,
lubricants .......... 193,194
Speed control ............ 42
Speedometer ............. 15
Starting
your vehicle ..... 90,91,92
jump starting ........ 128
Steering wheel
tilting ....................... 41
Tachometer ............... 15
Tires .... 124,160,161,162
changing ......... 124,125
checking
the pressure .......... 162
replacing ................ 163
rotating .................. 163
snow tires
and chains ............. 164
tire grades ............. 162
treadwear .............. 161
Towing ..................... 162recreational
towing .................... 114
trailer towing ........ 112
wrecker .................. 132
Traction control ... 52,98
active light .............. 12
Traction-lok
rear axle .................. 109
Transmission
automatic
operation ............... 100
fluid, checking and
adding
(automatic) ........... 153
fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 156
fluid,
refill capacities ...... 191
lubricant
specifications.. 193,194
manual operation .. 106
Trip odometer ........... 16
Trunk ......................... 60
remote release ... 40,54
Turn signal ............. 8,40
Vehicle
dimensions ............... 194
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 196
Vehicle loading ........ 109
Ventilating
your vehicle ............... 94
Warning chimes ......... 13
Warning lights
(see Lights) ................. 8
Washer fluid ............ 143
Water,
Driving through ....... 115
Windows
power ....................... 46
Index
217
Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 59.4L (15.7 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and
pressureSee 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
1
11.2L (11.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-
4.6L SOHC V8
engine
1
13.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir or dipstick.
Use Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L
OHV V6 engine
2
2.6L (5.6 pints). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.3
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
2
3.1L (6.6 pints). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.3
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine
2
13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.4
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity-4.6L SOHC
V8 engine
2
12.0L (12.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.4
Windshield washer
fluid3.8L (4.0 quarts). Use Ultra-Clear
Windshield Washer Concentrate.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to
Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used.
Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on
the dipstick handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to
your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service
interval.
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3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
4Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may
vary based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The
amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the
indication on the dipstick's normal operating range.
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