Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolant
produced by Ford-approved processes in vehicles originally equipped
with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored). However, not
all coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Ford
specification ESE-M97B44±A. Use of such coolant may harm the engine
and cooling system components.
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community's regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer
toRefill capacitiesin this chapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this chapter.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than ±36É C [±34É F]):
²It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
²NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
²Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
²It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
Maintenance and Specifications
248
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual 2.65L
(2.8 quarts)3
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 2.3L I4
engine9.4L
(9.9 quarts)2
4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L
engines9.5L
(10.0 quarts)2
4x4 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L9.8L
(10.3 quarts)2
Engine coolant4Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)
orMotorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)2.3 L I4 engine
with manual
transmission10.0L
(10.5 quarts)
2.3L I4 engine
with automatic
transmission9.7L
(10.2 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission14.3L
(15.1 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission14.0L
(14.8 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission13.0L
(13.7 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission12.5L
(13.2 quarts)
Maintenance and Specifications
272
Engine block heater .................147
Engine oil ..................................236
checking and adding ..............236
dipstick ....................................236
filter, specifications ........240, 270
recommendations ...................240
refill capacities ........................271
specifications ..................274, 276
Exhaust fumes ..........................148
F
Fluid capacities .........................271
Foglamps .....................................73
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................14, 162
description ..............................162
driving off road .......................164
electronic shift ........................162
indicator light .........................162
lever operated shift ................160
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................152
Fuel ............................................249
calculating fuel economy .......254
cap .....................................12, 251
capacity ...................................271
choosing the right fuel ...........252
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................257
detergent in fuel .....................253
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................249, 251, 254
filter, specifications ........253, 270
fuel pump shut-off switch .....188
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........254
octane rating ...........252, 276±277
quality ......................................252
running out of fuel .................253safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................249
Fuses ..................................190±191
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 251
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................254
Gauges .........................................15
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................17
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................173
calculating ...............................175
definition .................................173
driving with a heavy load ......173
location ....................................173
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................173
calculating .......................173, 175
definition .................................173
driving with a heavy load ......173
location ....................................173
H
Hazard flashers .........................188
Headlamps ...................................73
aiming ........................................74
bulb specifications ....................76
daytime running lights .............73
Index
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