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Do not replace your tires with“high performance”tires or larger
size tires.
Failure to follow these precautions, your vehicle handling may be
adversely effected which can lead to loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover and/or personal injury.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the original tires.
Your tires have all-weather treads to provide traction in the rain and
snow. In some climate, using snow tires or traction devices may be
necessary. For Motor Company offers tire cables as a Ford approved
accessory and recommends use of these or SAE class“S”cables. See
your dealer for more information.
Follow these guidelines:
•Do not use tire cables or chains with P255/70R16 size tires.
•Cables or chains should only be used on the rear wheels.
•If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the
same size and specification) be used, as chains may chip aluminum
wheels.
•Install cables or chains securely, verifying that they do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Avoid overloading your vehicle.
•Do not use cables or chains on dry roads.
•Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph).
•Drive cautiously.
Remove the cables or chains when they are no longer needed.
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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 85.2L (22.5
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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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latch, seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
Grease
D0AZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Hydraulic clutch
fluid and brake
fluidHigh
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-ABESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Driveshaft, slip
spline, universal
jointsPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-T or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)VC-4–A (US) or
CXC-10
(Canada)ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSPWSS-M2C205-A
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
(5R55E)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONV
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3Traction-Lok rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High
Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, part number F1TZ-19780-B,
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
4Add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A to Traction-Lok
rear axles whenever the axle has been serviced.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
Cubic inches 245
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system EDIS
Compression ratio 9.7:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 4-Door mm (in.)
(1) Overall length 5 230 (205.9)
(2) Overall width 1 823 (71.8)
(3) Vehicle height/ Maximum
height*1 776 (69.9)/1 794 (70.6)*
(4) Wheelbase 3 198 (125.9)
(5) Front track /Rear track 1 486 (58.5)/1 480 (58.3)
*Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with 16”tires
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Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................157
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................146
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................150
Getting roadside assistance ...125
Getting the service you
need .........................................144
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................151
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................147
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................150
D
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........186
Driving under special
conditions ..........................112, 114
sand .........................................113
snow and ice ...........................115
through water .........................116
E
Engine ........................................188
cleaning ...................................154
lubrication
specifications ..................186, 188
refill capacities ........................183
service points ..........................160
starting after a collision .........126
Engine block heater .................103
Engine oil
filter, specifications ................183
refill capacities ........................183
specifications ..................186, 188Exhaust fumes ..........................103
F
Floor mats ...................................54
Fluid capacities .........................183
Foglamps .....................................33
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......111
description ..............................111
driving off road .......................112
electronic shift ........................112
indicator light .........................111
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................105
Fuel
capacity ...................................183
filling your vehicle with fuel ..171
filter, specifications ................183
fuel pump shut-off switch .....126
octane rating ...........................188
G
Garage door opener ....................43
Gauges .........................................11
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................116
calculating ...............................118
definition .................................116
driving with a heavy load ......116
location ....................................116
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................116
calculating .......................116, 118
definition .................................116
driving with a heavy load ......116
location ....................................116
H
Head restraints ...........................73
Index
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