•The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1668
Fuel filter FG-986B
Battery-standard BXT-65–650
Battery-heavy duty BXT-65–750
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guideand is essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
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226
Rear window defroster ...............37
Relays ................................147, 155
Remote entry system ...........75, 77
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........76
opening the trunk .....................77
panic alarm ...............................77
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................79
Roadside assistance ..................145
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........104
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............91, 94–98
Safety defects, reporting ..........176
Safety restraints ..............91, 94–98
belt minder .............................100
extension assembly ................104
for adults .............................95–98
for children .............................112
lap belt ......................................99
safety belt maintenance .........104
warning light and chime ..99–100
Safety seats for children ..........115
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............91
Seats ............................................87
child safety seats ....................115
front seats .................................87
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...................83–85
Servicing your vehicle ..............183
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................27
AM/FM/CD .................................24
AM/FM/Tape ..............................28AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................22
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................226, 230
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................228, 230
Speed control ..............................60
Starting your
vehicle ........................124–125, 127
jump starting ..........................161
Steering
speed sensitive .......................133
Steering wheel
controls ......................................63
tilting .........................................48
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................48
Tires ...........................155, 213–214
alignment ................................221
care ..........................................219
changing ..................155, 157, 161
checking the pressure ............219
label .........................................219
replacing ..................................224
rotating ....................................221
safety practices .......................224
sidewall information ...............215
snow tires and chains ............225
spare tire .........................155–156
terminology .............................214
tire grades ...............................214
treadwear ........................213, 223
Towing .......................................141
recreational towing .................144
trailer towing ..........................141
wrecker ....................................167
Traction control ........................131
Traction-lok rear axle ...............138
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USA English(fus)
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