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.
7Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling
system, actual refill capacities will vary based on vehicle application and
transmission fluid cooling system (i.e. coolers size, cooling lines. auxiliary
cooler capacities). The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level
should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.
8If your vehicle is equipped with a single row radiator, there will be a
label on the top side of the radiator indicating“1 Row Radiator”.
9Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C153–H and the API Certification mark.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door weatherstrips Silicone
LubricantF5AZ-19553-AA ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A
WSS -M97B51-A1
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Fail safe cooling ........................189
Fluid capacities .........................211
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................118
Fuel ............................................190
calculating fuel economy .......194
cap ...........................................192
capacity ...................................211
choosing the right fuel ...........193
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................197
detergent in fuel .....................194
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................190, 192, 195
filter, specifications ........194, 210
fuel pump shut-off switch .....136
improving fuel economy ........194
octane rating ...................193, 218
quality ......................................193
running out of fuel .................194
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................190
Fuses ..........................................138
G
Garage door opener ....................65
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............192
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................194
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................124
calculating ...............................126
definition .................................124driving with a heavy load ......124
location ....................................124
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................124
calculating .......................124, 126
definition .................................124
driving with a heavy load ......124
location ....................................124
H
Hazard flashers .........................136
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................55
bulb specifications ....................57
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs ...................58–59
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heater only system .............51, 53
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................52
Hood ..........................................174
I
Ignition ...............................113, 218
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................101
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................199
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................170
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
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