OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under
the bottom of the instrument
panel.
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle
located in the center between the hood and the grille.
3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod.
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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
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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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