DolbyTnoise reduction
Dolbytnoise reduction operates
only in tape mode. Dolbytreduces
the amount of hiss and static during
tape playback.
Press the
control to activate
(and deactivate) Dolbytnoise reduction.
Dolbytnoise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ªDolbytº and the double-D symbol
are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Compression feature
Compression adjust brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
Press the COMP control to activate
and deactivate compression adjust.
Shuffle feature
The shuffle feature operates in CD
mode and plays all tracks on the
current disc in random order. If
equipped with the CD changer, the
shuffle feature continues to the next
disc after all tracks are played.
Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will
continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again.
Radio data system (RDS) feature
This feature allows your audio
system to receive text information
from RDS-equipped FM radio
stations.
4
COMP
5
SHUFF
6
RDS
Entertainment Systems
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Rear Axle
LubricantMotorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
2
XY-75W140±QL WSL-M2C192-A
Automatic
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F
3
XT-5-QM MERCONtV
Manual
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F
3
XT-2-QDX MERCONt
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
2Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not
require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.0L-4V V6 engine 3.9L-4V V8 engine
Displacement 2 968 cc (181 cid) 3 949 cc (241 cid)
Required fuel 91 octane 91 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark plug gap 1.30-1.45 mm
(0.051-0.057 inch)0.99-1.09 mm
(0.039-0.043 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.5:1 10.55:1
Maintenance and Specifications
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