2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA engine coolant

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 Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)VC-4±A (US) or
CXC-10
(Canada)ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7±A WSS-
M97B51±A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
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 LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F
3
XT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Rear Axle
Lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Capacities and specifications
223

A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................121
and child safety seats ............123
description ..............................121
disposal ....................................125
driver air bag ..........................123
indicator light ...................10, 125
operation .................................123
passenger air bag ...................123
Air cleaner filter ...............192, 220
Air conditioning ..........................29
automatic temperature
control system ..........................32
Air suspension ...........................142
description ..............................142
warning light .............................13
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................179
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................138±139
Audio system (see Radio) .........38
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................144
fluid, adding ............................187
fluid, checking ........................187
fluid, refill capacities ..............221
fluid, specification ..................224
Auxiliary power point ...........72, 88
Axle
lubricant specifications ..223±224
refill capacities ........................221
traction lok ..............................147B
Battery .......................................190
acid, treating emergencies .....190
charging system
warning light .............................13
jumping a disabled battery ....165
maintenance-free ....................190
replacement, specifications ...220
servicing ..................................190
voltage gauge ............................21
Belt minder ...............................117
Brakes ........................................138
anti-lock ...........................138±139
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........12, 139
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....178
fluid, refill capacities ..............221
fluid, specifications .........223±224
lubricant specifications ..223±224
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................71
shift interlock ..........................143
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....221
Cassette tape player ...................57
CD changer .................................67
Certification Label ....................226
Child safety restraints ..............126
child safety belts ....................126
Child safety seats ......................127
attaching with tether straps ..132
in front seat ............................129
in rear seat ......................129, 131
Index
241

Cleaning your vehicle ...............215
engine compartment ..............217
exterior ............................215±216
exterior lamps .........................217
instrument cluster lens ..........218
instrument panel ....................218
interior .....................................219
mirrors .....................................216
plastic parts ............................216
safety belts ..............................219
washing ....................................215
waxing .....................................215
wheels ......................................216
windows ..................................219
wiper blades ............................217
woodtone trim ........................219
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............29
Clock ..........................42, 49, 56, 66
Compass, electronic ....................83
calibration .................................84
set zone adjustment .................84
Console ........................................88
Controls
power seat .......................105±106
Coolant
checking and adding ..............179
coolant temperature light ........11
refill capacities ................183, 221
specifications ..................223±224
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................75
Customer Assistance ................153
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................235
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................228
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................234Getting roadside assistance ...153
Getting the service
you need .................................228
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................238
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................230
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................234
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................27
Defrost
rear window ..............................38
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................187
engine oil .................................175
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........223
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................152
E
Electronic message center .........22
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................165
Emission control system ..........207
Engine ................................224±225
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................9
cleaning ...................................217
coolant .....................................179
fail-safe coolant ......................184
Index
242

idle speed control ...................190
lubrication
specifications ..................223±224
refill capacities ........................221
service points ..........................174
starting after a collision .........154
Engine block heater .................136
Engine oil ..................................175
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................175
checking and adding ..............175
dipstick ....................................175
filter, specifications ........177, 220
recommendations ...................177
refill capacities ........................221
specifications ..................223±224
Exhaust fumes ..........................137
F
Fail safe cooling ........................184
Floor mats ...................................89
Fluid capacities .........................221
Fuel ............................................199
calculating fuel economy .......204
cap .....................................10, 201
capacity ...................................221
choosing the right fuel ...........202
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................207
detergent in fuel .....................203
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................199, 201, 204
filter, specifications ........203, 220
fuel filler door override ............85
fuel filler door release ..............85
fuel pump shut-off switch .....154
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........204low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...........202, 224±225
quality ......................................202
running out of fuel .................203
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................199
Fuses ..................................156±157
G
Garage door opener ....................79
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......10, 201
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................204
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............21
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................20
engine oil pressure gauge ........22
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
trip odometer ............................20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................147
definition .................................147
driving with a heavy load ......147
location ....................................147
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................147
calculating ...............................147
definition .................................147
driving with a heavy load ......147
location ....................................147
H
Hazard flashers .........................154
Head restraints .........................103
Index
243

Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ......................................214
autolamp system .......................28
bulb specifications ..................214
daytime running lights .............27
flash to pass ..............................28
high beam ...........................12, 28
replacing bulbs .......................209
turning on and off ....................27
warning chime ..........................16
Heating ........................................29
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................29
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ..................................79±82
Hood ..........................................173
I
Ignition .........................73, 224±225
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................127
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................208
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................218
cluster ..................................8, 218
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................27
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................161
positioning ...............................161
storage .....................................161
Jump-starting your vehicle ......165K
Keyless entry system .................98
autolock .....................................91
keypad .......................................98
programming entry code .........99
Keys .......................................95±97
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition ...........73
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................28
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................214
cargo lamps ...............................27
daytime running light ...............27
headlamps .................................27
headlamps, flash to pass ..........28
instrument panel, dimming .....27
interior lamps ...................27, 213
replacing bulbs ...............209±213
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................72
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
air suspension ...........................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 139
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine ...............................9
fuel cap light .............................10
high beam .................................12
low coolant ................................11
low fuel ........................................8
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................11
speed control ............................79
Index
244

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-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
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 capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
1Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or
yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. 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 and Handling Package refill
capacity-12.1L (12.8 quarts).
Filling station information
248