
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Engine coolant4Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)2.0L I4 Zetec
engine with
manual
transaxle5.0L (5.3
quarts)
2.0L I4 Zetec
engine with
automatic
transaxle6.0L (6.3
quarts)
3.0L V6
Duratec engine
with automatic
transaxle10.0L (10.6
quarts)
Rear axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant4X4 1.4L (2.96
pints)
5
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 2.6L (2.7
quarts)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick blade. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
2Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
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.
4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.5Fill to 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill 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.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rollers, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, primary
and auxiliary
hood latchesMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
or
ESR-M1C159-A
Hydraulic clutch
fluid and brake
fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Halfshaft CV
jointsMotorcraft
Constant
Velocity Joint
GreaseXG-5 WSS-M1C258–A1
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Manual
transaxle
2Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Gear OilF32Z-19C547–MA WSS-M2C203-A1
Automatic
transaxle
2Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec
engine3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Cubic inches 121 181
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap 1.22-1.32 mm
(0.048-0.052 inch)1.32-1.42 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system DIS Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 4 Door mm (in.)
(1) Vehicle height/ Maximum
height*1755 (69.1)/1774 (69.8)*
(2) Front track / rear 1551 (61.1)/1530 (60.2)
(3)Overall width (body) 1780 (70.1)
(4) Wheelbase 2620 (103.1)
(5)Overall length 4393 (173.0)
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Child safety seats ..............106–107
attaching with tether straps ..111
in front seat ............................108
in rear seat ..............................108
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............181
instrument panel ....................183
interior .....................................184
interior trim ............................183
plastic parts ............................182
washing ....................................180
waxing .....................................180
wheels ......................................181
wiper blades ............................183
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......31–32
Clock adjust
Single CD ..................................15
Clutch
fluid ..................................211, 214
operation while driving ..........127
recommended shift speeds ....128
Console ........................................53
overhead ....................................46
Controls
power seat .................................76
Coolant
checking and adding ..............196
refill capacities ................199, 220
specifications ..................223, 225
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer Assistance ................149
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................185
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................173
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................177Getting roadside assistance ...149
Getting the service you
need .........................................171
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................178
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................173
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................176
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................34
Defrost
rear window ..............................33
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................211
engine oil .................................190
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........223
Driving under special
conditions ..................126, 133, 135
sand .........................................134
snow and ice ...........................136
through water .................134, 141
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................164
Emission control system ..........208
Engine ........................................225
cleaning ...................................181
coolant .....................................196
idle speed control ...................194
lubrication
specifications ..................223, 225
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refill capacities ........................220
service points ..................188–189
starting after a collision .........150
Engine block heater .................118
Engine oil ..................................190
checking and adding ..............190
dipstick ....................................190
filter, specifications ........193, 220
recommendations ...................193
refill capacities ........................220
specifications ..................223, 225
Exhaust fumes ..........................118
F
Fluid capacities .........................220
Foglamps .....................................34
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................131
indicator light .........................130
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................121
Fuel ............................................201
calculating fuel economy .......205
cap ...........................................202
capacity ...................................220
choosing the right fuel ...........203
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................208
detergent in fuel .....................204
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................201–202, 205
filter, specifications ........205, 220
fuel pump shut-off switch .....150
improving fuel economy ........205
octane rating ...................204, 225
quality ......................................204
running out of fuel .................204
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................201Fuses ..................................151–152
G
Garage door opener ....................46
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............202
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................205
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................141
calculating ...............................143
definition .................................141
driving with a heavy load ......141
location ....................................141
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................141
calculating .......................141, 143
definition .................................141
driving with a heavy load ......141
location ....................................141
H
Hazard flashers .........................150
Head restraints .....................75, 77
Headlamps ...................................34
aiming ........................................36
autolamp system .................34, 48
bulb specifications ....................39
daytime running lights .............34
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam .................................35
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................34
Heating
heater only system ...................31
Hood ..........................................187
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I
Ignition ...............................115, 225
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .............106–107
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................210
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................183
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................35
J
Jack ............................................158
positioning ...............................158
storage .....................................158
Jump-starting your vehicle ......164
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........115
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................34
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................39
cargo lamps ...............................35
daytime running light ...............34
fog lamps ...................................34
headlamps .................................34
headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....35
interior lamps .....................37–39
replacing bulbs ...................39–43Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................37
Liftgate ........................................55
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........119
Load limits .................................141
GAWR ......................................141
GVWR ......................................141
trailer towing ..........................141
Loading instructions .................143
Locks
childproof ..................................66
Lubricant specifications ...223, 225
M
Manual transaxle .......................127
fluid, checking and adding ....213
reverse .....................................128
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................220
lubricant specifications ..........225
Mirrors .........................................48
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................48
fold away ...................................51
heated ........................................51
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Moon roof ....................................54
Motorcraft parts ................205, 220
O
Octane rating ............................204
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................190
Overdrive ...................................123
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