2000 Mercury Grand Marquis steering

Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-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 F
3XT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Rear Axle
Lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill
of Traction-Lok rear axles.
3Ensure 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.
Capacities and specifications
199

anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....11,119
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check engine ...............................9
high beam .................................11
low coolant ................................10
low fuel ........................................8
oil pressure ...............................12
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................10
speed control ............................65
traction control active ..............13
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................127
GAWR ......................................127
GVWR ......................................127
trailer towing ..........................127
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................74
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ....198,200
Lug nuts, anti-theft ...................143
Lumbar support, seats ...............91
Message center ...........................20
reset button ..............................20
select button .............................21
Mirrors
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................69
cleaning ...................................192
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Motorcraft parts .................180,197
Octane rating ............................179
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................153
Overdrive ..............................61,125
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ..................78
Parking brake ............................119
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....197Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................138
Power door locks ...................73,76
Power steering ..........................122
fluid, checking and adding ....164
fluid, refill capacity ................197
fluid, specifications ..........198,200
Radio ............................................35
Relays .................................135,140
Remote entry system ............75,78
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........75
opening the trunk .....................78
panic alarm ...............................78
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............79
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ...........14,91,92,93,94,95
Safety defects, reporting ..........214
Safety restraints ......91,92,93,94,95
belt minder ...............................97
cleaning the
safety belts .......................100,195
extension assembly ..................96
for adults .........................92,93,94
for children ......................105,106
lap belt ......................................95
warning light
and chime ...................10,14,96,97
Safety seats for children ..........107
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............91
Seats ............................................87
child safety seats ....................107
cleaning ............................195,196
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ....................80,81
Servicing your vehicle ..............150
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................197,200
Index
218

Specification chart,
lubricants ............................198,200
Speed control ..............................62
Speedometer ...............................16
Starting your vehicle .........113,115
jump starting ..........................144
Steering
speed sensitive .......................122
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................61
Tilt steering wheel ......................61
Tires ......................140,171,172,173
changing ...........................140,141
checking the pressure ............173
replacing ..................................174
rotating ....................................173
snow tires and chains ............175
tire grades ...............................172
treadwear ................................172
Towing ................................128,173
recreational towing .................131
trailer towing ..........................128
wrecker ....................................149
Traction control ........................120
off light ......................................13
Traction-lok rear axle ...............126
Transmission .............................123fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................164
fluid, refill capacities ..............197
lubricant specifications ...198,200
Trip odometer .............................18
Trunk ...........................................85
remote release .....................71,78
Turn signal .............................11,59
Vehicle dimensions ...................200
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................202
Vehicle loading ..........................127
Ventilating your vehicle ...........117
Warning chimes ......................14,15
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................157
Water, Driving through .............132
Windows
power .........................................72
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....157
checking and cleaning ............170
operation ...................................60
replacing wiper blades ...........170
Wrecker towing .........................149
Index
219

Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 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 pressure and size Refer to the Tire Pressure Label located on
the rear passenger door jamb.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
115.0L (15.8 quarts)
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity
213.1L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.3
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
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.
3Indicates 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. Police Package refill
capacity-12.1L (12.8 quarts).
Filling station information
224