Vehicles with Traction Control (if equipped) may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics, when using snow chains, which can be avoided by
switching Traction Control off.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
Snow chains should only be fitted to size P 185/65 R14 tires.
Snow chains should never be used on the spare tire.
•Use only SAE Class S chains.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
•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 2.0L I4 SPI
engine2.0L I4
Zetec-E
engine2.3L I4 PZEV
engine
Air filter element FA-1688 FA-1688 N/A
(Lifetime)
1
Fuel filter FG-986–B FG-986–B FG-1081
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-2005 FL-910
Battery BXT-40R BXT-96R BXT-96R
PCV valve
2
Spark plugs-platinum3
1
Non Serviceable Part. Air Filter Service Minder indicates if service is
needed. See dealer or qualified technician for replacement. The air filter
is designed as a“lifetime”part.
2The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in the scheduled maintenance guide and is essential to the life and
performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
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For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for 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.
3For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for 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.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid and
clutch fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)2.0L SPI engine 5.75L (6.1 quarts)
2.0L Zetec E
engine5.75L (6.1 quarts)
2.3L engine 5.75L (6.1 quarts)
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