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Maintenance and Specifications 183
Engine compartment 185
Engine oil 186
Battery 190
Fuel information 198
Air filter(s) 212
Tire Information 214
Part numbers 226
Refill capacities 227
Lubricant specifications 228
Accessories 235
Index 237
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)
6Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
Fill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Transmission fluid
(4R70/75 E-W)
2Motorcraft
MERCONVATF13.2L (13.9 quarts)3
Engine coolant4Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)18.0L (19.0 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Rear axle lubricant
5Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant2.4L (5.0 pints)
Windshield washer
fluidMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateFill to line on reservoir
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant Specificationsin this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended.
However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to theScheduled Maintenace Guideto determine
the correct service interval.
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3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range. Police or Handling Package refill
capacity-12.1L (12.8 quarts).
4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
5Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for
normal service. See yourScheduled Maintenace Guidefor Severe Duty
requirements.
Traction-Lok axles use 2.1-2.3L (4.50-4.75 pints) of rear axle lubricant.
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axle.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to
14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
6Use 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
Fluid
1
PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA and
OR), VC-7-B
(CA and OR
only)WSS-
M97B51–A1
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washing ....................................177
waxing .....................................177
wheels ......................................178
wiper blades ............................179
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............35
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................27
AM/FM/CD .................................24
AM/FM/Tape ..............................28
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................22
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................51
Console ........................................72
overhead ..............................49–50
Controls
power seat .................................90
steering column ........................63
Coolant
checking and adding ..............192
refill capacities ................196, 227
specifications ..................228, 230
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................60
Customer Assistance ................145
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................182
Ford Extended Service Plan .170
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............174
Getting roadside assistance ...145
Getting the service
you need .................................168
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................175
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................170
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............173D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................38
Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................209
engine oil .................................186
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........228
Driving under special
conditions ..................................138
through water .........................138
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Electronic message center .........68
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................161
Emission control system ..........206
Engine ........................................230
cleaning ...................................178
coolant .....................................192
fail-safe coolant ......................197
idle speed control ...................190
lubrication
specifications ..................228, 230
refill capacities ........................227
service points ..........................185
starting after a collision .........146
Engine block heater .................127
Engine oil ..................................186
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................186
checking and adding ..............186
dipstick ....................................186
filter, specifications ........189, 226
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