
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine3.0L FFV V6
engine3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Air filter
element
1FA-1683 FA-1683 FA-1683
Fuel filter FG-1006 FG-1006 FG-1006
Battery
(standard)BXT-58R BXT-58R BXT-36R
Battery
(optional)BXT-36R N/A N/A
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-400-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-228 EV-228 EV-243
Spark plugs
2AWSF-32PP3AGSF-22PP3AWSF-32F
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.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft
High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored)
orMotorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine11.0L (11.6
quarts)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine10.0L (10.6
quarts)
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium
Motor Oil3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine4.25L (4.5 quarts)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine5.2L (5.5 quarts)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All vehicles 68.1L (18.0
gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT F3.0L V6 Vulcan
engineKeep in FULL
range on dipstick
3.0L V6 Duratec
engineFill to line on
reservoir
Automatic
transaxle -
4F50NMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine12.8L (13.5
quarts)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine12.7L (13.4
quarts)
Automatic
transaxle -
AX4SMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine11.6L (12.2
quarts)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
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.)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, seat
tracks, trunk and
liftgate latchesMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESA-M1C93-B
or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Automatic
transaxle (AX4S
and 4F50N
1)Motorcraft
MERCONtVATFXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
and API
Certification
Mark
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Child safety seats ......................114
attaching with tether straps ..118
in front seat ............................115
in rear seat ......................115, 118
LATCH .....................................120
Cleaning your vehicle ...............216
engine compartment ..............218
exterior ............................216±217
exterior lamps .........................218
instrument cluster lens ..........220
instrument panel ....................220
interior .............................220±221
mirrors .....................................217
plastic parts ............................217
safety belts ..............................221
washing ....................................216
waxing .....................................216
wheels ......................................217
windows ..................................220
wiper blades ............................218
woodtone trim ........................220
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............19
Clock ................................33, 40, 46
Console ........................................65
Controls
power seat .................................86
Coolant
checking and adding ..............171
refill capacities ................175, 223
specifications ..................224, 226
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................53
Customer Assistance ................144
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................237
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................230Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................236
Getting roadside assistance ...144
Getting the service
you need .................................230
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................240
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................233
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................236
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................17
Defrost
rear window ..............................18
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid .178
engine oil .................................166
Doors
door ajar warning .......................9
lubricant specifications ..........224
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................138
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................156
Emission control system ..........202
Engine ........................................226
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................218
coolant .....................................171
Index
244

idle speed control ...................185
lubrication
specifications ..................224, 226
refill capacities ........................223
service points ..................164±165
starting after a collision .........145
Engine block heater .................125
Engine oil ..................................166
checking and adding ..............166
dipstick ....................................166
filter, specifications ........168, 222
recommendations ...................168
refill capacities ........................223
specifications ..................224, 226
Exhaust fumes ..........................126
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....192
Floor mats ...................................65
Fluid capacities .........................223
Fuel ............................................192
calculating fuel economy .......199
cap .......................................9, 195
capacity ...................................223
choosing the right fuel ...........196
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................202
detergent in fuel .....................198
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................192, 195, 199
filter, specifications ........198, 222
fuel pump shut-off switch .....145
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........199
low fuel warning light ..............11
octane rating ...................196, 226
quality ......................................197
running out of fuel .................198safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................192
Fuses ..................................147±148
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ........9, 195
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................199
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................137
definition .................................137
driving with a heavy load ......137
location ....................................137
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................137
calculating ...............................137
definition .................................137
driving with a heavy load ......137
location ....................................137
H
Hazard flashers .........................145
Head restraints ...........................84
Headlamps ...................................17
aiming ......................................214
autolamp system .......................18
bulb specifications ..................213
daytime running lights .............17
flash to pass ..............................17
Index
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