Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............31
Clock ............................................51
Clutch
fluid ..........................................203
operation while driving ..........163
recommended shift speeds ....164
Console ......................................100
overhead ....................................88
Controls
power seat ...............................113
steering column ........................74
Coolant
checking and adding ..............204
coolant temperature light ..........8
refill capacities .................208,247
specifications ...................249,251
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................77
Customer Assistance ................173
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................261
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................254
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............260
Getting roadside assistance ...173
Getting the
service you need ....................254
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................264
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................257
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............260
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................27
Defrost
rear window ..............................42
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................211engine oil .................................198
Doors
central unlocking ......................99
door ajar warning .....................13
lubricant specifications ..........249
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................166
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................188
Emission control system ..........235
Engine ........................................251
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........8
cleaning ...................................244
coolant .....................................204
fail-safe coolant ......................209
idle speed control ...................213
lubrication
specifications ...................249,251
refill capacities ........................247
service points ...................197,198
starting after a collision .........174
Engine block heater .................147
Engine fan .................................210
Engine oil ..................................198
checking and adding ..............198
dipstick ....................................198
filter, specifications .........201,247
recommendations ...................201
refill capacities ........................247
specifications ...................249,251
Exhaust fumes ..........................147
Fail safe cooling ........................209
Floor mats .................................100
Fluid capacities .........................247
Foglamps .....................................28
Fuel ............................................227
calculating fuel economy ..18,232
cap ...........................................229
capacity ...................................247
choosing the right fuel ...........229
Index
267
Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded premium fuel only - 91 octane
Fuel tank capacity 68.2L (18.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-3.0L
V6 engine (includes filter
change)6.4L (6.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity-3.9L
V8 engine (includes filter
change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to label on right rear passenger door
jamb.
Hood release Pull handle under the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6
engine
110.6L (11.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.9L V8
engine
111.3L (11.9 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to MAX line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Engine cooling fan fluid
capacityFill to MAX line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission fluid
capacity
2, 31.1L (1.2 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity (5R55N)
2, 411.2L (11.9 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. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the
correct service interval.
3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
4Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level indicator
should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specification.
Check the fluid level at normal operating temperature. DO NOT OVERFILL. If
it is necessary to add or change fluid, use only the fluid which has been
certified by the supplier as meeting the Ford specification listed.
Filling station information
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