2001 FORD WINDSTAR engine oil

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 Ford Premium
Engine Coolant
(green colored)VC-4±A
(in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-10)ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow colored)VC-7-A WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Door latch, hood
latch,auxiliary
hood latch, door
and liftgate
hinges, striker
plates, seat
tracks, sliding
door both sides
(upper and
lower track) and
fuel filler door
hinge.Multi-Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Capacities and specifications
259

FORD CAR CARE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Ford has many quality products available from your dealer to clean your
vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been
specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom
designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle. Each
product is made from high quality materials and that meet or exceed
Ford's rigid specifications. For best results, use the following or products
of equivalent quality:
Ford Custom Clearcoat Polish*
Ford Custom Silicone Gloss Polish
Ford Custom Vinyl Protectant* (not available in Canada)
Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only)
Ford Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (not available in Canada)
Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only)
Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover* (not available in
Canada)
Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (not available in Canada)
Ford Metal Surface Cleaner
Ford Multi-Purpose Cleaner*
Motorcraft Car Wash Concentrate
Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner
Ford Spot and Stain Remover*
Ford Super Premium Tire and Trim Dressing
Ford Triple Clean
Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available in Canada)
* May be sold with the Motorcraft name
FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Ford accessories are available for your vehicle
through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln Mercury or Ford of Canada
dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to
fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement
the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each
accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds
Ford's rigid engineering and safety specifications. Ford accessories are
Customer assistance
272

exterior ............................252±253
exterior lamps .........................254
instrument cluster lens ..........255
instrument panel ....................255
interior .............................255±257
mirrors .....................................254
plastic parts ............................253
safety belts ..............................256
washing ....................................252
waxing .....................................253
wheels ......................................253
windows ..................................256
wiper blades ............................254
woodtone trim ........................256
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............29
Clock ..........................42, 50, 59, 73
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................24
Console ......................................101
overhead ....................................96
Controls
power seat ...............................120
Coolant
checking and adding ..............215
refill capacities ................220, 258
specifications ..................259, 261
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................79
Cupholder(s) .............................123
Customer Assistance ................185
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................272
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................264
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............271
Getting roadside assistance ...185Getting the
service you need ....................264
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................275
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................267
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............270
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................27
Defrost
rear window ..............................38
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................222
engine oil .................................211
Doors
door ajar warning .....................13
lubricant specifications ..........259
power sliding ............................98
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................178
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................202
Emission control system ..........243
Engine ........................................261
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................11
cleaning ...................................254
coolant .....................................215
idle speed control ...................227
Index
279

lubrication
specifications ..................259, 261
refill capacities ........................258
service points ..........................210
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................165
Engine oil ..................................211
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................211
checking and adding ..............211
dipstick ....................................211
filter, specifications ........213, 257
recommendations ...................213
refill capacities ........................258
specifications ..................259, 261
Exhaust fumes ..........................166
F
Floor mats .................................101
Fluid capacities .........................258
Fuel ............................................236
calculating
fuel economy ....................25, 240
cap .....................................12, 238
capacity ...................................258
choosing the right fuel ...........238
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................243
detergent in fuel .....................240
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................236, 238, 240
filter, specifications ........240, 257
fuel pump shut-off switch .....186
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........240
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...................239, 261
quality ......................................239
running out of fuel .................240safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................236
Fuses ..................................187±188
G
Garage door opener ..............90, 97
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 238
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................240
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................15
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....178
calculating ...............................180
definition .................................178
driving with a heavy load ......178
location ....................................178
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............178
calculating .......................178, 180
definition .................................178
driving with a heavy load ......178
location ....................................178
H
Hazard flashers .........................186
Head restraints .................119, 122
Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ..............................250±251
autolamp system .......................29
bulb specifications ..................250
Index
280

daytime running lights .............27
flash to pass ..............................28
high beam ...........................10, 27
replacing bulbs .......................246
turning on and off ....................27
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................29
heater only system ...................29
rear seat controls .....................37
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see
Garage door opener) ......90, 92±94
Hood ..........................................209
I
Ignition .................................79, 261
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................153
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................245
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................255
cluster ..................................8, 255
lighting up panel and interior .28
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................196
positioning ...............................196
storage .....................................196
Jump-starting your vehicle ......202
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................110
locking and unlocking doors ..112programming entry code .......111
Keys ...................................113±115
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........79
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................29
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................250
cargo lamps ...............................28
daytime running light ...............27
headlamps .................................27
headlamps, flash to pass ..........28
instrument panel, dimming .....28
interior lamps .....................95±97
replacing bulbs ...............245±249
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................82
Liftgate ..............................117±118
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 168
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ..........................................10
charging system ..........................8
check engine .............................11
door ajar ....................................13
fuel cap light .............................12
fuel reset ...................................13
high beam ...........................10, 13
low fuel ........................................8
low washer fluid .......................13
oil pressure ...............................10
overdrive off ..............................11
safety belt ...................................9
traction control active ................8
traction control off .....................9
turn signal indicator ...................9
Index
281

Load limits .................................178
GAWR ......................................178
GVWR ......................................178
trailer towing ..........................178
Locks
autolock ...................................110
childproof ..................................88
Lubricant specifications ...259, 261
Lumbar support, seats .............122
M
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............18
system check button ................18
warning messages .....................19
Mirrors .........................................90
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................89
cleaning ...................................254
fold away ...................................87
heated ........................................87
programmable memory ..........109
side view mirrors (power) .......86
Motorcraft parts ................240, 257
O
Octane rating ............................239
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................211
Overdrive .............................83, 174
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ................106
Parking brake ............................168Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....257
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................132
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............78
Power adjustable foot pedals .....78
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................192
Power door locks ................88, 110
Power steering ..........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....221
fluid, refill capacity ................258
fluid, specifications .........259, 261
R
Radio ............................................39
Relays ........................................187
Remote entry system .......102, 106
illuminated entry ......28, 107, 110
locking/
unlocking doors ..............103±105
panic alarm .............................106
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................108
replacing the batteries ...........107
Reverse sensing system .............75
Roof rack ...................................184
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....14, 131, 134±137, 139
Safety defects, reporting ..........277
Safety
restraints ...........131, 134±137, 139
belt minder .............................140
Index
282

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 98.4L (26.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-3.8L engine
(includes filter change)5.44L (5.75 quarts). Use
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label on
the driver's side B-pillar.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
(without rear heater)
114.0L (14.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity
(with rear heater)
115.0L (15.9 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir or dipstick.
Use Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4F50N)
213.0L (13.7 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.
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.
Filling station information
288