2000 Mercury Sable fuel cap

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Air filter element
1FA-1683 FA-1683
Fuel filter FG-1006 FG-81006
Battery (standard) BXT-58R BXT-36R
Battery (optional) BXT-36R N/A
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-228 EV-243
Spark plugs
2AWSF-32PP3AGSF-32W
1Do not use oil-impregnated air filter elements. Failure to use the
correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The
customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the
correct air filter element is not used.
2Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
3If a spark plug is to be removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark
plugs with the service part number suffix letter as shown on the engine
decal.
Capacities and specifications
204

REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid
High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Premium Engine
Coolant3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine11.0L
(11.6 quarts)
3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine10.0L
(10.6 quarts)
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor Oil3.0 V6 Vulcan
engine4.25L
(4.5 quarts)
3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine5.2L (5.5 quarts)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All vehicles 68.1L
(18.0 gallons)
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F3.0L V6 Vulcan
engineKeep in FULL
range on dipstick
3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engineFill to line on
reservoir
Automatic
transaxle -
AX4NMotorcraft
MERCONtVATF3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine12.8L
(13.5 quarts)
3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine12.7L
(13.4 quarts)
Automatic
transaxle -
AX4SMotorcraft
MERCONtVATF3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine11.6L
(12.2 quarts)
Windshield
washer fluid -
FrontUltra-Clear
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateAll 2.8L (94.7 oz.)
Windshield
washer fluid -
RearUltra-Clear
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateWagon 1.8L (60.9 oz.)
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.
Capacities and specifications
205

ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Cubic inches 182 183
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap 1.07-1.17 mm
(0.042-0.046 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-00.056 inch)
Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.3:1 10.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Sedan mm (in) Wagon mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5 016.5 (197.7) 5 069.8 (199.6)
(2) Overall width 1 854.2 (73.0) 1 854.2 (73.0)
(3) Overall height 1 399.5 (56.1) 1 472.0 (57.9)
(4) Wheelbase 2 755.9 (108.5) 2 755.9 (108.5)
(5) Track - Front 1 564.6 (61.6) 1 564.6 (61.6)
(5) Track - Rear 1 577.0 (62.1) 1 577.0 (62.1)
Capacities and specifications
207

windows ..................................202
wiper blades ............................200
woodtone trim ........................202
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............18
Clock .......................................31,38
Console ........................................55
Controls
power seat .................................74
Coolant
checking and adding ..............156
refill capacities .................160,205
specifications ...................206,207
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................43
Customer Assistance ................129
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................218
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................211
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............217
Getting roadside assistance ...129
Getting the
service you need ....................211
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................222
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................214
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............217
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................16
Defrost
rear window ..............................18
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................162
engine oil .................................151
Doors
door ajar warning .......................9
lubricant specifications ..........206Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................123
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................141
Emission control system ..........185
Engine ........................................207
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........9
cleaning ...................................200
coolant .....................................156
idle speed control ...................170
lubrication
specifications ...................206,207
refill capacities ........................205
service points ...................149,150
starting after a collision .........130
Engine block heater .................110
Engine oil ..................................151
checking and adding ..............151
dipstick ....................................151
filter, specifications .........153,204
recommendations ...................153
refill capacities ........................205
specifications ...................206,207
Exhaust fumes ..........................110
Floor mats ...................................55
Fluid capacities .........................205
Foglamps .....................................17
Fuel ............................................177
calculating fuel economy .......182
cap ...........................................179
capacity ...................................205
choosing the right fuel ...........180
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................185
detergent in fuel .....................181
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................177,179,182
filter, specifications .........182,204
fuel pump shut-off switch .....130
gauge .........................................15
Index
225

improving fuel economy ........182
low fuel warning light ..............10
octane rating ....................180,207
quality ......................................181
running out of fuel .................181
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................177
Fuses ...................................132,133
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............179
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................182
Gauges .........................................13
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................14
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................13
tachometer ................................14
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....122
definition .................................122
driving with a heavy load ......122
location ....................................122
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............122
calculating ...............................122
definition .................................122
driving with a heavy load ......122
location ....................................122
Hazard flashers .........................130
Head restraints ...........................73
Headlamps ...................................16
aiming ......................................196
autolamp system .......................17
bulb specifications ..................194
daytime running lights .............16
flash to pass ..............................16
high beam ..............................8,16
replacing bulbs .......................188
turning on and off ....................16
warning chime ..........................13Heating ........................................18
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................18
Hood ..........................................148
Ignition ..................................43,207
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................101
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................186
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................202
cluster ...................................8,202
lighting up
panel and interior .....................17
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......141
Keyless entry system .................66
autolock .....................................68
keypad .......................................66
locking and unlocking doors ....67
programming entry code .........66
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........43
Lamps
autolamp system .......................17
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................194
cargo lamps ...............................17
daytime running light ...............16
fog lamps ...................................17
headlamps .................................16
headlamps, flash to pass ..........16
instrument panel, dimming .....17
interior lamps ...............48,49,194
replacing
bulbs ............187,188,190,191,192
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Liftgate ...................................56,60
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................12
Index
226

anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....11,113
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................11
cruise indicator .........................11
door ajar ......................................9
high beam ...................................8
low coolant ................................10
low fuel ......................................10
oil pressure ...............................12
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon ....................9
speed control ............................46
traction control active ................8
turn signal indicator ...................8
Load limits .................................122
GAWR ......................................122
GVWR ......................................122
trailer towing ..........................122
Locks
autolock .....................................68
childproof ..................................53
Lubricant specifications ....206,207
Lumbar support, seats ...............75
Mirrors .........................................50
cleaning ...................................199
heated ........................................54
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Moon roof ....................................50
Motorcraft parts .................182,204
Octane rating ............................180
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................151
Overdrive ...................................118
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................60
Parking brake ............................114
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....204
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................42
Power adjustable foot pedals .....42Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................135
Power door locks ........................53
Power steering ..........................116
fluid, checking and adding ....161
fluid, refill capacity ................205
fluid, specifications ..........206,207
Radio ............................................28
Relays .................................132,137
Remote entry system ............59,60
illuminated entry ......................61
locking/unlocking doors ......59,60
opening the trunk .....................60
panic alarm ...............................60
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................61
replacing the batteries .............62
Roof rack ...................................128
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .....13,78,80
81,82,83,84,85
Safety defects, reporting ..........223
Safety
restraints ..78,80,81,82,83,84,85,86
belt minder ...............................89
cleaning the safety belts ...92,203
extension assembly ..................88
for adults ....................81,82,83,84
for children ........................99,100
lap belt ......................................86
warning light and chime ..9,13,88
Safety seats for children ..........101
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............78
Seats ............................................73
child safety seats ....................101
cleaning ............................202,203
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ....................69,70
Servicing your vehicle ..............147
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................204,207
Index
227

Item Information
Required fuel Refer to9Octane
recommendations9in the
Maintenance and carechapter.
Fuel tank capacity 68.1L (18 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (including filter
change)-3.0L V6 Vulcan engine4.25L (4.5 quarts) Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Engine oil capacity (including filter
change)-3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine5.2L (5.5 quarts) Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to Certification Label located
on driver's side door panel. Inflate
temporary spare to 414 kPa (60
psi).
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity (3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine)
111.0L (11.6 quarts)
Coolant capacity (3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine)
110.0L (10.6 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity-3.0L
V6 Vulcan engineKeep in FULL range on dipstick.
Power steering fluid capacity-3.0L
DOHC V6 Duratec engineFill to line on reservoir.
Automatic transaxle capacity
(AX4N)-3.0L V6 Vulcan engine
212.8L (13.5 quarts) Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Automatic transaxle capacity
(AX4N)-3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine
2
12.7L (13.4 quarts) Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Automatic transaxle capacity
(AX4S)-3.0L V6 Vulcan engine
211.6L (12.2. quarts) Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.
Filling station information
231