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60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -36°C (-34°F).
•Boiling protection up to 129°C (265°F).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The engine coolant should be at the“cold fill level”or within the“cold
fill range”as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon
application).
•Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval
schedules.
•Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when servicing your
vehiclein this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,
the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir is
low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer toAdding
engine coolantin this chapter.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
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Adding engine coolant
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir,when the
engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.
Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and
scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you
badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could
make it difficult to see through the windshield.
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-colored
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification
ESE-M97B44–A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. To determine your
vehicle’s coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir.
•Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored),
VC-4–A (U.S.) or CXC-10 (Canada) or Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7–A (VC-7–Bin
Oregon), depending on the type of coolant originally equipped
in your vehicle.If you are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle
requires, check your coolant reservoir or contact your local dealer.
Note:Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6,
darkens the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from
yellow to golden tan.
•Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such
as Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or
CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44–D
with the factory-filled coolant.Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange
Engine Coolant or any orange-colored extended life product with your
factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection.
•A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case
of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone
(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
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Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
5.4L V8 engine
with 1 row
radiator24.1L (25.5
quarts)
4.6L V8 engine
with 1 row
radiator and
aux rear heat23.5L (24.8
quarts)
5.4L V8 engine
with 1 row
radiator and
aux rear heat26.4L (27.9
quarts)
Front axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
75W-90 Premium 4x4
Front Axle Lubricant4x4 vehicles 1.8-2.0L
(3.5-3.7 pints)
Rear axle
lubricant
4Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantConventional
differential
(8.8 inch axle)1.66L (3.5
pints)
Conventional
differential
(9.75 inch
axle)1.90L (4.0
pints)
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantLimited-slip
differential
(8.8 inch
axle)
5
1.77L (3.75
pints)5
Limited-slip
differential
(9.75 inch
axle)
5
1.77L (3.75
pints)5
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Ultra-Clear
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.1L (4.5
quarts)
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.
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ItemFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
4x4 front wheel
bearings, 4x4
spindle needle
bearings, spindle
thrust bearings
& front drive
axle u-joint/slip
splineHigh
Temperature
4x4 Front Axle
& Wheel Bearing
GreaseE8TZ-19590-A ESA-M1C198-A
Automatic
transmission
1Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONV
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Rear axle Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lube
XY-75W90–QFEHPmeets API GL-5
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubeXY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
75W-90
Premium 4x4
Front Axle
LubricantXY-75W90-TQL WSP-M2C201-A
Transfer case
(4X4)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Ultra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-18–A ESR-M17P5-A
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cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................13
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................13
low fuel ......................................12
low washer fluid .......................12
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
speed control ..........................106
turn signal indicator .................13
Limited-slip axle .......................198
Load limits .................................219
GAWR ......................................219
GVWR ......................................219
trailer towing ..........................219
Loading instructions .................221
Locks
childproof ................................128
doors ........................................128
Lubricant specifications ...303, 305
Lumbar support, seats .............143
M
Message center .........................114
english/metric button .............119
system check button ..............120
warning messages ...................120
Mirrors .........................................95
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................100
fold away .................................102
heated ......................................101
programmable
memory ...........................131, 144
side view mirrors
(power) ...................................101
Moon roof ....................................96
Motorcraft parts ................284, 300O
Octane rating ............................283
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................269
Overdrive ...................................124
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ................130
Parking brake ............................196
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....300
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) .............102
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................231
Power door locks ......................128
Power point .................................97
Power steering ..................197–198
fluid, checking and adding ....289
fluid, refill capacity ................300
fluid, specifications .........303, 305
Power Windows ...........................99
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................198
R
Radio ..........................19, 27, 37–38
Radio reception ...........................56
Rear window defroster ...............80
Relays ........................................230
Remote entry system .......129–130
illuminated entry ....................133
locking/unlocking
doors ........................128–130, 135
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lubricant
specifications ..................303, 305
Trip odometer .............................18
Trunk .........................................130
Turn signal ............................13, 84
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................305
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................308
Vehicle loading ..........................219
Ventilating your vehicle ...........194
W
Warning chimes .....................14–15Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................269
Water, Driving through
.............219
Windows
power
.........................................99
rear wiper/washer
.....................93
Windshield washer fluid
and wipers
checking and adding fluid
.....269
checking and cleaning
..............93
liftgate reservoir
.....................269
operation
...................................92
replacing wiper blades
.......93–94
Wrecker towing
.........................247
Index
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