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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle:
•We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy
location.
•We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking
routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide
the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty Guide/Owner
Information Guideto find out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away
from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1
(First).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
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Working with the engine on
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N
(Neutral).
2. Block the wheels.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
BRAKE
HOOD
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.2L V6 engine
1. Battery
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Power distribution box
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Air filter assembly
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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4.6L V8/5.4L V8 engines
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Power distribution box
6. Air filter assembly
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Battery
10. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
11. Engine oil filler cap
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BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels below the“MAX”line
that do not trigger the brake system
warning lamp are within the normal
operating range, there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,
the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek
service from your dealer immediately.
CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Check the fluid level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the
service interval schedules.
During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir should
remain constant. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the step
in the reservoir.
Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specification
ESA-M6C25–A. Refer toLubricant Specificationsin this chapter.
Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush eyes
with running water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if
irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
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Component4.2L V6
engine4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine5.4LSuperchargedV8 engine
Battery
(heavy
duty)BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
BXT-65-650
Spark
plugs-
platinum
1
AGSF-34EE2AWSF-32P AGSF-22W AGSF-12E or
AGSF-12FM1
2, 3
1
Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
2If a spark plug is removed for inspection and replaced, it must be
reinstalled in the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use
only spark plugs with the service number suffix letter as shown above.
3Use only AGSF-12FM1 spark plugs for replacement.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid
and clutch
fluidMotorcraft High
Performance DOT
3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidAll Fill to line or step
(for clutch) on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)or
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)4.2L V6
engine19.0L (20.1 quarts)
4.6L V8
engine19.5L (20.6 quarts)
5.4L V8
enginer22.6L (23.9 quarts)
Intercooler
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)or
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)5.4L
Supercharged
V8 engine4.0L (4.2 quarts)
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Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A, for complete fill of 8.8 inch
and 9.75 inch Traction-Lok axles.
7Service refill capacity is determined by filling the axle to the bottom of
the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
For 10.25 inch Traction-Lok axles, use 3.1L (6.5 pints) of Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant and 236 ml (8 oz.) of Additive
Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification
EST-M2C118-A.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
75W-90
Premium 4x4
Front Axle
LubricantXY-75W90-TQL WSP-M2C201-A
Rear axleMotorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lube
1
XY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A
Brake fluid and
clutch fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
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ItemFord 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
Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracks.Multi-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylindersMotorcraft
penetrating and
lock lubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots,
brake and clutch
pedal shaft (if
equipped)Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Power steering
fluid, transfer
case fluid (4X4)
and transmission
fluid (manual)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
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