Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only-87 octane.
Fuel tank capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec
engine57L (15 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine61L (16 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec
engine (includes filter change)4.25L (4.5 quarts). Use SAE
5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil.
Engine oil capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine (includes filter change)5.2L (5.5 quarts). Use SAE
5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification
Label on inside of driver's
door.
Hood release Pull handle under the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec engine
with manual transaxle
15.0L (5.3 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine with automatic transaxle
110.0L (10.6 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
MERCONtAT F.
Manual transaxle fluid capacity
22.7L (2.85 quarts) 2WD. 2.2L
(2.32 quarts) 4x4. Use 75W-90
Special Blend
Automatic transmission fluid capacity
212.7L (13.4 quarts). Use
MERCONtAT F.3
1
Use Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Extended
Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine coolant,
in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
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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 service maintenance
section to determine the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of
transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the
dipstick's normal operating range.
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232
