Eject function
Press the EJ control to
stop and eject a tape.
Press the EJ control to
stop and eject a CD.
DolbyTnoise reduction
Dolbytnoise reduction
operates in tape mode.
Dolbytnoise reduction
reduces the amount of
hiss and static during tape playback.
Press the
control to activate (and deactivate)
the Dolbytnoise reduction.
Dolbytnoise reduction is manufactured under
license from DolbytLaboratories Licensing
Corporation. ªDolbytº and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of DolbytLaboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Compression adjust
Compression adjust
brings soft and loud
CD passages together
for a more consistent
listening level.
Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate
compression adjust.
Shuffle feature
The shuffle feature
operates in CD mode (if
equipped) and plays all
tracks on the current
disc in random order. If equipped with the CD
changer, the shuffle feature continues to the next
disc after all tracks on the current disc are played.
EJ
EJ
4
COMP5
SHUFFLE6
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Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Automatic
transmission fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtVATF
2
XT-5-QM MERCONtV
3.8L Manual
transmission fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
4.6L Manual
transmission fluidMobil 1
SynthetictAT FN/A N/A
Disc brake caliper
railsSilicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundD7AZ-19A331-A
(Motorcraft
WA-10)ESE-M1C171-A
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
1Add 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 axles.
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that
does not require changing unless the axle has been
submerged in water.
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.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Cubic inches 232 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-00.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-00.056 inch)
Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1
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