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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel cap
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L DOHC V8 engine
1. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Battery
4. Air filter assembly
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Cabin air filter
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²The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
²If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock must be reset once the battery is reconnected.
²Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
CABIN AIR FILTER
The cabin air filter restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen
particles. The filter is located just in front of the windshield under the
cowl vent screen on the passenger side of the vehicle.
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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unleaded gasoline. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician.
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system.
Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your
fuel may not be covered by your warranty.
Many of the world's automakers
issued the World-wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline
specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control
system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-wide
Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier
about gasolines that meet the
World-wide Fuel Charter. In Canada,
look for fuels that display theAuto Makers' Choiceylogo.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated ªcleaner-burningº gasolines to
improve air quality.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
affect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
²You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
²Your ªService Engine Soonº indicator may come on. For more
information on the ªService Engine Soonº indicator, refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
Fuel Filter
For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate
intervals for changing the fuel filter.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L DOHC V8 engine
Engine air filter element FA-1615
Cabin Air filter element FP-5
Fuel filter FG-800A
Battery BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-111
Spark plugs* AWSF-32E
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
OilAll 5.7L
(6.0 quarts)
Engine
coolant
1Premium Engine
CoolantAll 15.0L
(15.8 quarts)
Brake fluid
2All Fill to line on
reservoir
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Fuel tank N/A All 75.7L
(20.0 gallons)
Automatic
transaxleMotorcraft
MERCONtVATFAll 13.0L
(13.7 quarts)
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer ConcentrateAll 3.4L
(3.6 quarts)
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.
2Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant Specificationsin this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended.
However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................66
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..................97, 101
and child safety seats ..............99
description ........................97, 101
disposal ....................................104
driver air bag ....................99, 102
indicator light .............9, 101, 103
operation ...........................99, 102
passenger air bag .............99, 102
side air bag ..............................101
Air cleaner filter .......................200
Air conditioning ..........................27
automatic temperature
control system ..........................27
Air filter, cabin ..........................167
Air suspension ...........................120
description ..............................120
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................157
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................116±117
Anti-theft system ........................69
arming the system ....................70
disarming a triggered system ..71
Audio system (see Radio) .........34
Automatic transaxle .................121
driving with .............................123
fluid, adding ............................163
fluid, checking ........................163
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
fluid, specification ..................202
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........201B
Battery .......................................165
acid, treating emergencies .....165
charging system
warning light .............................11
jumping a disabled battery ....144
maintenance-free ....................165
replacement, specifications ...200
servicing ..................................165
Belt minder .................................93
Brakes ........................................116
anti-lock ...........................116±117
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........10, 117
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....156
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
fluid, specifications .........201±202
lubricant specifications ..201±202
shift interlock ..........................121
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....200
CD changer .................................44
Certification Label ....................203
Child safety restraints ..............104
child safety belts ....................104
Child safety seats ......................105
attaching with tether straps ..109
in front seat ............................107
in rear seat ..............................107
Cleaning your vehicle ...............194
engine compartment ..............197
exterior ............................195±196
exterior lamps .........................196
instrument cluster lens ..........198
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