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ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend taking
fuel economy measurements during the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of
driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 3 000 km±5 000 km (2 000 miles-3 000 miles).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill capacities
section of theCapacities and specificationschapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
²Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
²Use the same filling rate setting (low Ð medium Ð high) each time
the tank is filled.
²Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling.
²Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
²Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
²Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
²Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 5.4L (4V) V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1634
Fuel filter FG-986B
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-233
Battery BXT-65-650
Spark plugs-platinum* AWSF-32P
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
Coolant
1Motorcraft Premium
Engine Coolant
(green- colored)VC-4-A (or
CXC-10 in
Canada)25L (26.4 quarts)
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant (yellow-
colored)VC-7-A 25L (26.4 quarts)
Engine oil
(includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor OilAll 5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A All 94.6L (25.0 gallons)
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
2Motorcraft
MERCONtAutomatic 15.2L (16.1 quarts)3
Rear axle4Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 Synthetic
Rear Axle LubricantAll 2.7L (5.5 pints)5
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Hinges, latches,
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
springMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 ESB-M2C75-B
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Driveshaft, slip
spline, double
Cardan joint
center ballPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C 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 oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W-20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
1Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L (4V) V8 engine
Cubic inches 330
Required fuel 91 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.5:1
BLACKWOOD DIMENSIONS
DimensionBody Style
4x2 mm (in)
(1) Overall length5 613
(221.0)
(2) Overall width
(closed mirrors)2 022
(79.6)
1
(3) Overall height1 842
(72.5)
(4) Wheel base3 518
(138.5)
(5)Track front/rear1 661
(65.4)
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lubrication specifications ......220,
222
refill capacities ........................218
service points ..........................170
starting after a collision .........148
Engine oil ..................................171
checking and adding ..............171
dipstick ....................................171
filter, specifications ........173, 218
recommendations ...................173
refill capacities ........................218
specifications ..................220, 222
Exhaust fumes ..........................128
F
Fail safe cooling ........................180
Floor mats ...................................73
Fluid capacities .........................218
Foglamps .....................................17
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................135
Fuel ............................................194
calculating fuel economy .......199
cap ...........................................198
capacity ...................................218
choosing the right fuel ...........196
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................202
detergent in fuel .....................197
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................194, 198±199
filter, specifications ........198, 218
fuel pump shut-off switch .....148
gauge .........................................13
improving fuel economy ........199
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...................196, 222quality ......................................197
running out of fuel .................197
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................194
Fuses ..................................150±151
G
Garage door opener ....................65
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............198
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................199
Gauges .........................................13
battery voltage gauge ...............15
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................14
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................13
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................139
calculating ...............................141
definition .................................139
driving with a heavy load ......139
location ....................................139
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................139
calculating .......................139, 141
definition .................................139
driving with a heavy load ......139
location ....................................139
H
Hazard flashers .........................148
Head restraints .....................90, 95
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Item Information
Required fuel-5.4L 4V V8
engineUnleaded fuel only - 91 octane
Fuel tank capacity 94.6L (25.0 gallons)
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label inside
of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Engine oil capacity (includes
filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H.
Coolant capacity
124.1L (25.5 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Transmission fluid capacity
215.0L (15.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
1Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or
yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding
engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure 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.
MERCONtand MERCONtV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONtand MERCONtV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONtmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
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