2002 Mercury Sable automatic transmission

ItemsFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
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
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcrarft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Ensure 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
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
Maintenance and Specifications
227

A
Accessory delay ..........................45
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..............................90–91, 94
and child safety seats ..............92
description ..........................91, 94
disposal ......................................96
driver air bag ................90, 93, 95
indicator light ...........................93
operation .......................90, 93, 95
passenger air bag .........90, 93, 95
side air bag ................................94
Air cleaner filter .......................180
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................159
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................111
Anti-theft system ........................69
arming the system ....................69
disarming a triggered system ..69
Audio system (see Radio) ...15, 17
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................174
fluid, checking ........................174
fluid, refill capacities ..............181
fluid, specification ..................185
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................116
Auxiliary power point .................44
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........183
B
Battery .......................................157
acid, treating emergencies .....157
jumping a disabled battery ....135maintenance-free ....................157
replacement, specifications ...180
servicing ..................................157
BeltMinder ...................................85
Brakes ........................................110
anti-lock ...................................111
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................111
fluid, checking and adding ....174
fluid, refill capacities ..............181
fluid, specifications .........183, 185
lubricant specifications ..183, 185
parking ....................................112
shift interlock ..........................113
Bulbs ............................................31
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....181
Cargo area shade ........................56
Cargo cover .................................55
Cargo net .....................................55
CD changer .................................19
CD-single premium ...............15, 17
Cell phone use ............................52
Cellular telephone (see your
Cellular Phone Guide) ................52
Certification Label ....................187
Changing a tire .........................131
Child safety restraints ................97
child safety belts ......................97
Child safety seats ........................99
attaching with tether straps ..103
in front seat ............................100
in rear seat ......................100, 103
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............144
Index
235

instrument panel ....................146
interior .............................146–147
interior trim ............................147
plastic parts ............................145
washing ....................................143
waxing .....................................143
wheels ......................................144
wiper blades ............................146
Compass, electronic ..............45–46
calibration .................................47
set zone adjustment .................46
Console ........................................51
Controls
power seat .................................73
Coolant
checking and adding ..............159
refill capacities ................163, 181
specifications ..................183, 185
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................48
Customer Assistance
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................148
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................26
Defrost
rear window ..............................25
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................174
engine oil .................................154
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........183
Driving under special
conditions ..................................117
through water .........................118E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................135
Emission control system ..........171
Engine ........................................185
cleaning ...................................144
coolant .....................................159
idle speed control ...................157
lubrication specifications ......183,
185
refill capacities ........................181
service points ..................151–152
starting after a collision .........124
Engine block heater .................110
Engine oil ..................................154
checking and adding ..............154
dipstick ....................................154
filter, specifications ........156, 180
recommendations ...................156
refill capacities ........................181
specifications ..................183, 185
Exhaust fumes ..........................110
F
Floor mats ...................................54
Fluid capacities .........................181
Foglamps .....................................26
Fuel ............................................164
calculating fuel economy .......168
cap ...........................................166
capacity ...................................181
choosing the right fuel ...........167
detergent in fuel .....................168
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................164, 166, 169
filter, specifications ........168, 180
fuel pump shut-off switch .....124
improving fuel economy ........168
Index
236

child safety seats ......................99
cleaning ...................................146
Servicing your vehicle ..............149
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................132
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................180, 185
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................183, 185
Speed control ..............................48
Starting your vehicle ........107–109
jump starting ..........................135
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................43
T
Tires ...........................131, 176–177
changing ..........................131–132
checking the pressure ............177
replacing ..................................178
rotating ....................................178
snow tires and chains ............179
tire grades ...............................177
treadwear ................................176
Towing .......................................120
recreational towing .................123
trailer towing ..........................120
wrecker ....................................141
Traction control ........................112
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............181
lubricant specifications ..........185Transmission .............................113
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................174
lubricant specifications ..........183
Trunk ...............................55, 57–58
remote release ....................54, 61
Turn signal ..................................29
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................185
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................187
Vehicle loading ..........................118
Ventilating your vehicle ...........110
W
Warning chimes .........................112
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................153
Water, Driving through .............118
Windows
power .........................................44
rear wiper/washer .....................42
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................42
checking and adding fluid .....153
liftgate reservoir .....................154
replacing wiper blades .............43
Wrecker towing .........................141
Index
239