2000 FORD WINDSTAR power steering

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
C6AZ-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 and 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
transaxle
(AX4S)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM MERCONtV
Disc brake
caliper railsSilicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundD7AZ-19A331-A
(Motorcraft
WA-10)ESE-M1C171-A
Capacities and specifications
256

Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....10,166
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ..........................................10
charging system ..........................8
check engine .............................11
door ajar ....................................12
high beam ............................10,12
low fuel ........................................8
low washer fluid .......................13
oil pressure ...............................10
overdrive off ..............................11
safety belt ...................................9
traction control active ................8
traction control off .....................9
turn signal indicator ...................9
Load limits .................................173
GAWR ......................................173
GVWR ......................................173
trailer towing ..........................173
Locks
autolock ...................................113
childproof ..................................92
Lubricant specifications ....256,257
Lumbar support, seats .............121
Message center ...........................16
english/metric button ...............17
system check button ................17
warning messages .....................18
Mirrors .........................................93
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................92
cleaning ...................................249
fold away ...................................91
heated ........................................91
side view mirrors (power) .......90
Motorcraft parts .................235,254
Octane rating ............................234
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................206
Overdrive ..............................87,169Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................109
Parking brake ............................166
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....254
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............81
Power adjustable foot pedals .....81
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................187
Power door locks .................91,113
Power steering ..........................168
fluid, checking and adding ....216
fluid, refill capacity ................255
fluid, specifications ..........256,257
Radio ............................................38
Relays ........................................182
Remote entry system ........105,109
illuminated entry ........27,110,113
locking/
unlocking doors ........106,107,108
panic alarm .............................109
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................112
replacing the batteries ...........110
Reverse sensing system .............78
Roof rack ...................................179
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........13,130,131,133,135
Safety defects, reporting ..........272
Safety restraints ...130,131,133,135
belt minder .............................136
cleaning
the safety belts ................139,252
extension assembly ................135
for adults ..........................131,133
for children .............................148
lap belt ....................................134
warning light
and chime .................9,13,135,136
Safety seats for children ..........149
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............130
Index
276

Seats ..........................................119
child safety seats ....................149
cleaning ............................252,253
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................114,115,116
Servicing your vehicle ..............203
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................254,257
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................256,257
Speed control ..............................82
Speedometer ...............................15
Starting your vehicle .........161,163
jump starting ..........................197
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................88
Tachometer .................................14
Tilt steering wheel ......................88
Tires ......................191,226,227,228
changing ....................191,192,194
checking the pressure ............228
replacing ..................................229
rotating ....................................228
snow tires and chains ............230
tire grades ...............................227
treadwear ................................227
Towing ................................175,228
trailer towing ..........................175
wrecker ....................................202
Traction control ...................81,167
active light ..................................8off light ........................................9
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............169
fluid, refill capacities ..............255
lubricant specifications ..........257
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................218
lubricant specifications ..........256
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal ..........................9,13,85
Vehicle dimensions ...................257
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................259
Vehicle loading ..........................173
Ventilating your vehicle ...........164
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................211
Water, Driving through .............173
Windows
power .........................................89
rear wiper/washer .....................86
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid .....211
checking and cleaning .....225,226
liftgate reservoir .....................211
operation ...................................86
replacing wiper blades ...........226
Wrecker towing .........................202
Index
277

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 98.4L (26.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-3.0L engine
(includes filter change)4.3L (4.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity-3.8L engine
(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 pressure Refer to the Certification Label on
the driver's side B-pillar.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity (without rear
heater)
114.0L (14.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity (with rear
heater)
115.0L (15.9 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir or dipstick.
Use Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (AX4S)
211.6L (12.25 quarts). 13.0L (13.7
quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
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.
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.
Filling station information
280