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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
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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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SAE 5W-30 engine oil recommendation
Use only oils“Certified For Gasoline
Engines”by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). Use
Motorcraft (Part: XO-5W30–QSP
U.S.) or an equivalent oil meeting
Ford Motor Company specification
WSS-M2C205–A. It is also
recommended that you use the
appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or
an equivalent filter meeting the
Ford Motor Company specification for your engine.
Change your engine oil and filter according to theScheduled
Maintenance Guide.
BATTERY
Your vehicle has a Motorcraft
maintenance-free battery that
normally does not require additional
water.
Check the battery electrolyte level
under severe usage. Refer to the
Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
If the level is low, add plain tap
water. If possible, use distilled
water. If the battery needs water
often, have the charging system checked.
Note:The electrolyte level in each cell should be at the“level indicator.”
Do not overfill the battery cells.
Keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make certain the battery
cables are always tightly fastened to the terminals. If your battery has a
cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after cleaning or battery
replacement.
Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause
personal injury. Do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances
to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield
your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation.
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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
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Customer Assistance ................111
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................141
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................130
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............134
Getting roadside assistance ...111
Getting the service you
need .........................................128
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................135
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................131
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................134
D
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........170
Driving under special
conditions ............................99, 101
sand .........................................100
snow and ice ...........................102
through water .........................103
E
Engine ........................................172
cleaning ...................................138
lubrication
specifications ..................170, 172
refill capacities ........................167
service points ..........................144
starting after a collision .........112
Engine block heater ...................90
Engine oil
filter, specifications ................167
refill capacities ........................167specifications ..................170, 172
Exhaust fumes ............................90
F
Floor mats ...................................44
Fluid capacities .........................167
Foglamps .....................................24
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .........98
description ................................98
driving off road .........................99
electronic shift ..........................99
indicator light ...........................98
preparing to drive your
vehicle .......................................92
Fuel
capacity ...................................167
filling your vehicle with fuel...155
filter, specifications ................167
fuel pump shut-off switch .....112
octane rating ...........................172
G
Garage door opener ....................35
Gauges .........................................11
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................103
calculating ...............................105
definition .................................103
driving with a heavy load ......103
location ....................................103
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................103
calculating .......................103, 105
definition .................................103
driving with a heavy load ......103
location ....................................103
H
Head restraints ...........................58
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