2004 FORD EXCURSION check transmission fluid

2Ensure 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.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
ENGINE DATA
Engine* 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 330 415
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
*Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplementfor diesel engine information.
Maintenance and Specifications
259

A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................157
Accessory delay ..........................86
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................140
and child safety seats ............142
description ..............................140
disposal ....................................144
driver air bag ..........................142
indicator light ...................12, 144
operation .................................142
passenger air bag ...................142
Air cleaner filter ...............248, 254
Air conditioning ..........................60
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................68
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................57
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................227
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................157
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................14
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................161
fluid, adding ............................245
fluid, checking ........................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specification ..................259
Auxiliary power point .................83
Axle
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
refill capacities ........................254
traction lok ..............................159B
Battery .......................................225
acid, treating emergencies .....225
charging system warning
light ............................................12
jumping a disabled battery ....197
maintenance-free ....................225
replacement, specifications ...254
servicing ..................................225
BeltMinder .................................135
Brakes ........................................156
anti-lock ...................................157
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 157
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....244
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specifications .........257, 259
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
parking ....................................158
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................89
shift interlock ..........................160
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................75
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....254
Cargo net ...................................102
CD-6 disc .....................................27
CD-single premium .....................19
Certification Label ....................261
Changing a tire .........................192
Child safety restraints ..............145
child safety belts ....................145
Child safety seats ......................145
Index
266

attaching with tether straps ..149
in front seat ............................147
in rear seat ..............................147
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............214
exterior ....................................217
instrument panel ....................216
interior .....................................216
plastic parts ............................215
washing ....................................213
waxing .....................................213
wheels ......................................214
wiper blades ....................215–216
woodtone trim ........................216
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......57, 60
Clock ......................................23, 32
Compass, electronic ..............86, 95
calibration .................................96
set zone adjustment .................96
Console ......................................101
overhead ..............................82–83
Controls
power seat ...............................119
steering column ........................93
Coolant
checking and adding ..............227
refill capacities ................231, 254
specifications ..................257, 259
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................89
Customer Assistance ................185
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .............................217–218
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................206
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................210
Getting roadside assistance ...185Getting the service you
need .........................................204
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................211
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................206
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................209
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................72
Defrost
rear window ..............................70
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................245
engine oil .................................222
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........257
Driving under special
conditions ..........................171, 173
sand .........................................172
snow and ice ...........................174
through water .................173, 177
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................197
Emission control system ..........241
Engine ................................259–260
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................214
coolant .....................................227
diesel ...........................................7
Index
267

service engine soon ..................10
speed control ............................93
turn signal indicator .................13
Limited slip axle (see Traction
Loc) ............................................159
Load limits .................................177
GAWR ......................................177
GVWR ......................................177
trailer towing ..........................177
Loading instructions .................179
Locks
autolock ...................................112
childproof ................................106
doors ........................................105
Lubricant specifications ...257, 259
Lumbar support, seats .............119
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................254
lubricant specifications ..........259
Message center ...........................93
english/metric button ...............94
menu button .............................94
Mirrors .........................................82
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................86
fold away ...................................88
heated ........................................88
side view mirrors (power) .......87
Motorcraft parts ................237, 254
O
Octane rating ............................236
Odometer .....................................18
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................222Overdrive ...................................101
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................108
Parking brake ............................158
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....254
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................89
Power adjustable foot pedals ...118
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................188
Power door locks ..............105, 112
Power mirrors .............................87
Power point .................................83
Power steering ..........................159
fluid, checking and adding ....243
fluid, refill capacity ................254
fluid, specifications .........257, 259
Power Windows ...........................85
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................160
R
Radio ......................................19, 27
Radio reception ...........................56
Rear window defroster ...............70
Relays ........................................187
Remote entry system .......106, 108
illuminated entry ....................110
locking/unlocking
doors ................................105, 107
panic alarm .............................108
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................109
Index
270

replacing the batteries ...........108
Reverse sensing system ...........164
Roadside assistance ..................185
Roof rack ...................................103
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............14, 128–131, 133
Safety defects, reporting ..........212
Safety restraints ........128–131, 133
belt minder .............................135
cleaning the safety belts ........139
extension assembly ................139
for adults .........................129–131
for children .....................144–145
lap belt ....................................134
warning light and
chime ...........................12, 14, 135
Safety seats for children ..........145
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................128
Seats ..........................................117
child safety seats ....................145
memory seat ...........................118
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................113–115
Servicing your vehicle ..............219
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................192
Spark plugs,
specifications .............254, 259–260
Special notice
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................257, 259
Speed control ..............................89
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle ........152–154
jump starting ..........................197
Steering .....................................159
Steering wheel
controls ..........................82, 89, 93
tilting .........................................82
T
Tachometer .................................18
Tires ...........................192, 249–251
changing ..........................192–193
checking the pressure ............251
replacing ..................................252
rotating ....................................251
snow tires and chains ............253
tire grades ...............................250
treadwear ................................250
Towing .......................................180
recreational towing .................184
trailer towing ..........................180
wrecker ....................................202
Traction-lok rear axle ...............159
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................247
Transmission .............................160
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
lubricant
specifications ..................257, 259
Transmission control indicator
light ..............................................13
Trip odometer .............................18
Index
271