engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Front axle Motorcraft
SAE 75W-90
Premium 4x4
Front Axle
Lubricant4x4 vehicles 2.0L (3.7 pints)
Rear axle
5Motorcraft
SAE 75W-140
Synthetic
Rear Axle
Lubricant8.8/9.75 inch axle 2.6L (5.5 pints)6
Rear axle5Motorcraft
SAE 75W-140
Synthetic
Rear Axle
Lubricant10.25 inch axle 3.3L (6.9 pints)7
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.0L (4.25 quarts)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
2Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transfer case to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONtand MERCONtV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONttype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONtV type fluid.
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