through water .................192, 196
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................222
Emission control system ..........268
Engine ........................................287
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........8
cleaning ...................................278
coolant .....................................241
fail-safe coolant ......................246
idle speed control ...................251
lubrication
specifications ..................285, 287
refill capacities ........................283
service points ..................233±234
starting after a collision .........206
Engine block heater .................174
Engine oil ..................................235
checking and adding ..............235
dipstick ....................................235
filter, specifications ........238, 283
recommendations ...................238
refill capacities ........................283
specifications ..................285, 287
Exhaust fumes ..........................175
F
Fail safe cooling ........................246
Floor mats .................................114
Fluid capacities .........................283
Foglamps .....................................28
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................12, 187control trac .......................50, 188
description ......................188, 190
driving off road .......................191
electronic shift ..........................50
preparing to
drive your vehicle ...................179
Fuel ............................................259
calculating
fuel economy ....................22, 265
cap .....................................10, 264
capacity ...................................283
choosing the right fuel ...........261
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........268
detergent in fuel .....................263
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................259, 264±265
filter, specifications ........265, 283
fuel pump shut-off switch .....206
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........265
octane rating ...................262, 287
quality ......................................262
running out of fuel .................263
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................259
Fuses ..................................207, 209
G
Garage door opener ..........101, 103
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......10, 264
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................265
Gauges ...................................13±14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................14
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................17
Index
306
fog lamps ...................................28
headlamps .................................28
headlamps, flash to pass ..........29
instrument panel, dimming .....29
interior lamps .........................102
replacing bulbs ...............270±274
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................89
Liftgate ..............................114, 117
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....11, 177
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
cruise indicator .........................12
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light .............................10
high beam .................................11
overdrive off ..............................12
safety belt .................................10
service engine soon ....................8
speed control ............................95
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................194
GAWR ......................................194
GVWR ......................................194
trailer towing ..........................194
Loading instructions .................196
Locks
autolock ...................................124
childproof ................................110
doors ........................................109
Lubricant specifications ...285, 287
Lumbar support, seats .............135
M
Manual transmission .................185fluid capacities ........................283
lubricant specifications ..........287
reverse .....................................187
Message center ...........................19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Mirrors .......................................108
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .......................107
cleaning ...................................282
fold away .................................111
heated ......................................111
programmable memory ..........117
side view mirrors (power) .....110
Moon roof ..................................102
Motorcraft parts ................265, 283
O
Octane rating ............................262
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................235
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ................117
Parking brake ............................177
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....283
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............30
Power adjustable foot pedals .....30
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................213
Power door locks ......................109
Power steering ..........................178
Index
308
Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 85.2L (22.5 gallons)
4.0L Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
4.6L Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)5.7L (6.0 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
inside of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the instrument
panel.
Coolant capacity-(4.0L SOHC V6
engine without auxiliary climate
control)
1
15.4L (16.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity-(4.0L SOHC V6
engine with auxiliary climate
control)
1
17.2L (18.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity (4.6L V8 engine
without auxiliary climate control)
117.6L (18.6 quarts)
Coolant capacity (4.6L V8 engine
with auxiliary climate control)
119.0L (20.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity
22.4L (5.1 pints). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (5R55W transmission)
212.0L (12.7 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
1
Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green or yellow in color). DO NOT
USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to
Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand
Filling station information
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