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Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and
scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you
badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could
make it difficult to see through the windshield.
²Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored), VC-7±A (VC-7±B in Oregon), meeting Ford
Specification WSS-M97B51±A1.
Note:Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may
darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from
yellow to golden tan.
²Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such
as Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or
CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44±D
with the factory-filled coolant.Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange
Engine Coolant or any orange-colored extended life product with your
factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection.
²A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case
of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone
(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
²Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant).Alcohol
and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or
freezing.
²Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.These
can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.
Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the ªcold fullº level.
Follow these steps to add engine coolant.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine is
cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The
cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out
forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
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1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant
pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle).
Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see
above), to within the ªcold fill rangeº or the ªcold fullº level on the
reservoir.
6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. Turn cap until click is
heard/felt to ensure it is tightly installed.
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration, refer
toChecking Engine Coolantsection. If the concentration is not 50/50
(protection to ±34É F/±36É C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50
coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per
month, have your dealer check the engine cooling system. Your cooling
system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant
can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community's regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer
toRefill capacitiesin this chapter.
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Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the ambient temperature is
above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperature 66ÉC-77ÉC (150ÉF-170ÉF) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km (20
miles) of driving.
You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is
above 10ÉC (50ÉF). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill
condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating
temperature.
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at normal operating
temperature (66ÉC-77ÉC
[150ÉF-170ÉF]).
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at ambient temperature
(10ÉC-35ÉC [50ÉF-95ÉF]).
High fluid level
Fluid levels above the safe range
may result in transmission failure.
An overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the
Lubricant specificationssection in this chapter.
Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 250 ml (1/2 pint) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct.
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
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waxing .....................................216
wheels ......................................217
wiper blades ............................219
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................32, 35, 37
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................29
AM/FM Stereo ...........................20
AM/FM/CD .................................23
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Compass, electronic ..............78±79
calibration .................................79
set zone adjustment ...........71, 79
Console
overhead ..............................53±54
Controls
power seat .................................99
steering column ........................64
Coolant
checking and adding ..............231
refill capacities ................234, 257
specifications ..................261, 263
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................61
Customer Assistance ................186
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................220
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................209
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............213
Getting roadside assistance ...186
Getting the service you
need .........................................207
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................214
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................209Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................212
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................248
engine oil .................................226
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........261
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................251
Driving under special
conditions ..................157, 164, 167
sand .........................................166
snow and ice ...........................168
through water .................166, 170
E
Electronic message center .........70
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emergency Flashers .................187
Emission control system ..........245
Engine ........................................263
cleaning ...................................217
coolant .....................................231
fail-safe coolant ......................235
idle speed control ...................229
lubrication
specifications ..................261, 263
refill capacities ........................257
service points ..................224±225
starting after a collision .........187
Engine block heater .................148
Index
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Engine oil ..................................226
checking and adding ..............226
dipstick ....................................226
filter, specifications ........228, 257
recommendations ...................228
refill capacities ........................257
specifications ..................261, 263
Exhaust fumes ..........................148
F
Fail safe cooling ........................235
Fluid capacities .........................257
Foglamps .....................................42
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......159
driving off road .......................162
electronic shift ........................161
indicator light .........................159
lever operated shift ................160
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................151
Fuel ............................................237
calculating fuel
economy ............................73, 241
cap ...........................................239
capacity ...................................257
choosing the right fuel ...........240
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................244
detergent in fuel .....................241
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................237, 239, 242
filter, specifications ........241, 257
fuel pump shut-off switch .....187
improving fuel economy ........241
octane rating ...................240, 263
quality ......................................240
running out of fuel .................241
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................237
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......187Fuses ..................................188±189
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................66
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............239
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................241
Gauges .........................................15
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................171
calculating ...............................173
definition .................................171
driving with a heavy load ......171
location ....................................171
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................171
calculating .......................171, 173
definition .................................171
driving with a heavy load ......171
location ....................................171
H
Hazard flashers .........................187
Head restraints ...................97, 101
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................43
autolamp system .......................41
bulb specifications ....................47
daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................42
replacing bulbs .........................48
turning on and off ....................41
Heating
heater only system ...................32
Index
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heating and air conditioning
system ...........................33, 35, 37
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ........................................69
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................66
Hood
..........................................223
I
Ignition
...............................144, 263
Infant seats
(see Safety seats)
.....................133
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................246
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................219
cluster
........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................43
J
Jack
............................................195
positioning
...............................195
storage
.....................................195
Jump-starting your vehicle
......201
K
Keyless entry system
.................92
autolock
.....................................90
programming entry code
.........92
Keys
.............................................95
positions of the ignition
.........144L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................41
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
daytime running light ...............42
fog lamps ...................................42
headlamps .................................41
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....43
interior lamps .....................45±46
replacing bulbs ...................47±51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................45
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........149
Load limits .................................171
GAWR ......................................171
GVWR ......................................171
trailer towing ..........................171
Loading instructions .................172
Locks
autolock .....................................90
childproof ..................................83
Lubricant specifications ...261, 263
Lumbar support, seats ...............99
M
Message center ...........................70
english/metric button ...............74
system check button ................74
warning messages .....................75
Mirrors ...................................53, 59
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................59
fold away ...................................61
programmable memory ....86, 100
side view mirrors (power) .......59
Index
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