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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.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft Part Numbers.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
Changing the air filter element
1. Loosen the clamp that secures the air inlet tube to the engine air filter
cover and disconnect the tube from the cover.
2. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.
3. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.
4. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing.
5. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or
debris and to ensure good sealing.
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the ªService Engine Soonº light, charging system warning
light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke
or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system
is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1668
Fuel filter FG-986B
Battery-standard BXT-65-650
Battery-heavy duty
1BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-98
Spark plugs
2AWSF-32P
1Included in long wheelbase package.
2Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid
1Fill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Transmission fluid
(except Signature
Touring Sedan)
2
Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF 13.2L (13.9 quarts)3
Transmission fluid
(Signature Touring
Sedan)
2
Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF 12.1L (12.8 quarts)3
Engine coolant4Motorcraft Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored)or
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)15.0L (15.8 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
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Accessory delay ..........................74
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................110, 115
and child safety seats ............112
description ......................110, 115
disposal ....................................118
driver air bag ..................112, 116
indicator light .............9, 114, 117
operation .........................112, 116
passenger air bag ...........112, 116
side air bag ..............................115
Air cleaner filter ...............183, 212
Air conditioning ..........................27
automatic temperature
control system ..........................27
Air suspension ...........................134
description ..............................134
warning light .............................13
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................171
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..............................130±131
Audio system (see Radio) .........33
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................136
fluid, adding ............................178
fluid, checking ........................178
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
fluid, specification ..................215
Auxiliary power point .................59
Axle
lubricant specifications ..214±215
refill capacities ........................212
traction lok ..............................139B
Battery .......................................181
acid, treating emergencies .....181
charging system warning
light ............................................11
jumping a disabled battery ....158
maintenance-free ....................181
replacement, specifications ...212
servicing ..................................181
Belt minder ...............................106
Brakes ........................................130
anti-lock ...........................130±131
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........10, 131
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....170
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
fluid, specifications .........214±215
lubricant specifications ..214±215
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................58
shift interlock ..........................135
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....212
Cassette tape player ...................41
CD changer .................................53
Certification Label ....................218
Child safety restraints ..............118
child safety belts ....................118
Child safety seats ......................119
attaching with tether straps ..123
in front seat ............................121
in rear seat ..............................121
Cleaning your vehicle ...............206
Index
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