Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic Alarm
Engine OilEngine Coolant
Engine Coolant
TemperatureDo Not Open When Hot
BatteryAvoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks
Battery AcidExplosive Gas
Fan WarningPower Steering Fluid
Maintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission System
Engine Air FilterPassenger Compartment
Air Filter
JackCheck fuel cap
Low tire warning
Introduction
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the latch located in the
center between the hood and the
grille.
3. Lift the hood.
4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Automatic transmission fluid
dipstick (if equipped)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir6. Power distribution box
7. Clutch fluid reservoir
8. Battery
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Air filter assembly
11. Engine coolant reservoir
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Maintenance and Specifications
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
Air filter element FA-1658
Fuel filter FG-1036
Battery BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820S
PCV valve EV-243
Spark plugs* AGSF-22PP
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Brake and
clutch fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilAll 4.7L (5.0
quarts)
Fuel tank N/A All 63.6 L (16.8
gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONAT F4-speed manual 2.6L (5.6 pints)8
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F5R55E
Automatic (4x2)9.5L (10.0
quarts)2
5R55E
Automatic (4x4)9.8L (10.3
quarts)2
Maintenance and Specifications
167
A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..............................70–71, 74
and child safety seats ..............72
description ..........................71, 74
disposal ......................................77
driver air bag ......................73, 75
indicator light .....................74, 76
operation .............................73, 75
passenger air bag ...............73, 75
side air bag ................................74
Air cleaner filter .......................167
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..........................90–91
Audio system (see Radio) ...14, 18
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................94
fluid, refill capacities ..............167
fluid, specification ..................172
Auxiliary power point .................35
Axle
lubricant specifications...170, 172
refill capacities ........................167
traction lok ................................92
B
Battery
replacement, specifications ...167
BeltMinder ...................................66
Brakes ..........................................90
anti-lock ...............................90–91
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................90
fluid, refill capacities ..............167
fluid, specifications .........170, 172
lubricant specifications...170, 172
parking ......................................91shift interlock ............................93
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....167
Cargo area shade ..................44–45
Cassette tape player ...................18
CD-single premium .....................14
Certification Label ....................174
Child safety restraints ................77
child safety belts ......................77
Child safety seats ........................80
attaching with tether straps ....84
in front seat ..............................81
in rear seat ................................81
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............138
instrument panel ....................140
interior .....................................140
plastic parts ............................139
washing ....................................137
waxing .....................................137
wheels ......................................138
wiper blades ............................139
woodtone trim ........................140
Clutch
operation while driving ............96
recommended shift speeds ......96
Compass/temperature display ...42
Console ........................................34
floor ...........................................34
overhead ....................................34
rear ............................................36
Controls
power seat .................................56
Coolant
refill capacities ........................167
specifications ..................170, 172
Index
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