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Customer assistance 57
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 65
Cleaning 66
Maintenance and specifications 67
Engine compartment 68
Engine oil 69
Battery 71
Fuel information 79
Air filter(s) 95
Part numbers 109
Refill capacities 110
Lubricant specifications 112
Index 116
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)All 5.7L (6.0
quarts)
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)All 29.0L (30.6
quarts)3
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dispstick
Rear axle
2Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantDana 80 3.9L (4.0
quarts)
Dana S135 and
Dana S14511.7L (12.0
quarts)
Fuel tank N/A All 284.0L (75 .0
gallons)
Transmission
4Motorcraft
MERCONAT FAll 16.8L (17.7
quarts)5
Parking brake
assemblyMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to bottom of
fill plug hole
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .......................24
Air cleaner filter .................95, 109
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................73
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ................................24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................28
fluid, adding ..............................92
fluid, checking ..........................92
fluid, refill capacities ..............110
fluid, specification ..................113
Axle
lubricant specifications ..112–113
refill capacities ........................110
B
Battery .........................................71
acid, treating emergencies .......71
jumping a disabled battery ......52
maintenance-free ......................71
replacement, specifications ...109
servicing ....................................71
Brakes ....................................23, 25
anti-lock .....................................24
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................25
fluid, checking and adding ......91
fluid, refill capacities ..............110
fluid, specifications .........112–113
lubricant specifications ..112–113
shift interlock ............................27
Bulbs ............................................15
C
Calculating load ..........................33Capacities for refilling fluids ....110
Changing a tire ...........................48
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ................66
wheels ........................................66
Coolant
checking and adding ................73
refill capacities ..................77, 110
specifications ..................112–113
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................17
Customer Assistance ..................39
Ford Extended Service Plan ...58
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .......................62
Getting roadside assistance .....39
Getting the service you need ..57
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ...................................63
The Dispute Settlement
Board .........................................59
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program .....................................62
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................14
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid ...92
engine oil ...................................69
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........112
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ......................................94
Driving under special
conditions ....................................31
through water ...........................31
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................52
Emission control system ............88
Engine ................................113–114
cleaning .....................................66
coolant .......................................73
fail-safe coolant ........................77
idle speed control .....................71
lubrication specifications 112–113
refill capacities ........................110
service points ............................68
starting after a collision ...........40
Engine block heater ...................23
Engine oil ....................................69
checking and adding ................69
dipstick ......................................69
filter, specifications ..........70, 109
recommendations .....................70
refill capacities ........................110
specifications ..................112–113
Exhaust fumes ............................23
F
Fail safe cooling ..........................77
Fluid capacities .........................110
Fuel ..............................................79
calculating fuel economy .........84
capacity ...................................110
choosing the right fuel .............81
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates ...................87
detergent in fuel .......................82
filling your vehicle with
fuel .......................................79, 85
filter, specifications ..........82, 109
fuel pump shut-off switch .......40
improving fuel economy ..........84octane rating .............81, 113–114
quality ........................................81
running out of fuel ...................82
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .......................79
Fuses ......................................41–42
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) ...................84
Gauges .........................................11
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .......31
calculating .................................33
definition ...................................31
driving with a heavy load ........31
location ......................................31
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ..31
calculating ...........................31, 33
definition ...................................31
driving with a heavy load ........31
location ......................................31
H
Hazard flashers ...........................40
Headlamps ...................................14
daytime running lights .............14
flash to pass ..............................15
high beam .................................14
turning on and off ....................14
I
Ignition .........................20, 113–114
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ..........................................89
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