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Fuel Filter
For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter.
Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The
customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system
if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 600 km (1 000
miles) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 3 000 km±5 000 km (2 000 miles-3 000 miles).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill Capacities
section of theCapacities and specificationschapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of usable fuel remaining in the
fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of empty reserve varies and should not be relied
upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after
the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel
the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to
the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
²Use the same filling rate setting (low Ð medium Ð high) each time
the tank is filled.
²Allow three automatic click-offs when filling.
²Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual 2.65L
(2.8 quarts)2
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4x2 vehicles with
automatic and 2.5L
I4 engine9.4L
(9.9 quarts)3
4x2 vehicles with
automatic and 3.0L
or 4.0L V6 engine9.5L
(10.0 quarts)3
4x4 vehicles with
automatic9.8L
(10.3 quarts)3
Engine
coolant4Premium Engine
Coolant2.5L I4 engine with
manual
transmission10.0L
(10.5 quarts)
2.5L I4 engine with
automatic
transmission9.7L
(10.2 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine with
manual
transmission14.3L
(15.1 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine with
automatic
transmission14.0L
(14.8 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine with
manual
transmission13.0L
(13.7 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine with
automatic
transmission12.5L
(13.2 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A Regular cab (Short
wheel base)62.4L
(16.5 gallons)
Regular cab (Long
wheel base)75.7L
(20.0 gallons)
SuperCab 73.8L
(19.5 gallons)
Transfer
Case FluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F4x4 Vehicles 1.2L
(1.25 quarts)
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Item Information
Required fuel Refer to9Octane
recommendations9in the
Maintenance and carechapter.
Fuel tank capacity (Regular
cab-Short wheel base)62.4L (16.5 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity (Regular
cab-Long wheel base)75.7 (20.0 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity (SuperCab) 73.8L (19.5 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)-2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6
engines4.3L (4.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)-4.0L V6 engine4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label on
inside of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-2.5L I4 with
manual transmission
110.0L (10.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity-2.5L I4 with
automatic transmission
19.7L (10.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 with
manual transmission
114.3L (15.1 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 with
automatic transmission
114.0L (14.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.0L V6 with
manual transmission
113.0L (13.7 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.0L V6 with
automatic transmission
112.5L (13.2 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to range on dipstick. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
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