2004 FORD FOCUS maintenance

Introduction
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SVT Focus Specific Features
4
Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain
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Chassis
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Maintenance
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A word about warranty coverage
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Table of contents
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These hallmarks have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra since 1993, the
original SVT Lightning from 1993 to 1995, the SVT Contour introduced
in early 1997 as a 1998 model, and the 1999–2001 SVT F-150 Lightning
and the 2002–2003 SVT Focus.
SVT OWNERSHIP BENEFITS
•SVT Focus Authorized Dealer:A group of approximately 1,400
specially trained and certified SVT Focus dealers who are dedicated to
a culture within their dealership that is friendly to the knowledgeable
driving enthusiast.
•SVT Premium Service:Owners and lessees of 2004 model year SVT
vehicles will be provided with a complimentary loaner vehicle when
their 2004 SVT vehicle is in for service (includes warranty work and
routine maintenance, other than oil changes). The dealership will also
wash and vacuum the customer’s vehicle, unless requested otherwise.
•SVT Owner’s Association One Year Membership:The SVT
Owner’s Association is a club designed to enhance the experience of
owning an SVT vehicle through events and learning activities, as well
as the camaraderie of spending time with other SVT enthusiasts. Your
new vehicle purchase or lease entitles you to afreeone year
membership.
•Team Ford Racing One Year Membership:Team Ford Racing
provides inside access to news about Ford racing teams and drivers,
exclusive race-day hospitality programs, access to test sessions and
other benefits.
•Certificate of Authenticity:In recognition of your vehicle’s
exclusivity, the certificate documents your vehicle’s date of
production, vehicle identification number, final assembly plant and
production sequence number. Certificates are printed 60 to 90 days
after production is complete, and will be mailed to you automatically.
•SVT Info Center:Have a question or want information about your
SVT vehicle, or any of our new products? Please call the SVT Info
Center at 1–800–FORD-SVT. We’ll handle your request or get you in
touch with someone who can.
•SVT Website:The official SVT site,www.svt.ford.com, will provide
you with frequently updated information on products, events and
many other areas of interest for SVT owners.
•Official SVT Merchandise:Let the world know you are an SVT fan,
and look sharp at the same time. We have completely updated the
SVT apparel lineup for 2004, with higher quality, brand name
merchandise. Visit www.fordcollection.com.
Introduction
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.0L SVT Zetec engine
Air filter FA-1688
Battery BXT-96R
Oil filter FL-2005 W
Refill capacities
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidFill to line on reservoir
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motrcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor Oil meeting
Ford specification
WSS-M2C205–A4.25L (4.5 quarts)
Engine coolant
*Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)5.75L (6.1 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 50L (13.2 gallons)
Power steering fluid Motorcraft
MERCONAT FFill to line on reservoir 0.9L
(0.95 quarts)
Transaxle fluid
**Motorcraft Full
Synthetic Manual
Transmission Fluid
Motorcraft
MERCONVATF2.0L (2.1 quarts)
Windshield washer
fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate4.0L (4.2 quarts)
*Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
**Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface
Maintenance
Maintenance
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Lubricant specifications
ItemFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C205-A
with API
Certification
Mark
For all other lubricant specifications, refer to theFocus Owner’s Guide
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Premium”unleaded gasoline with
an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or
higher. The use of gasoline with
lower octane ratings may damage
the engine. Gasoline labeled as“Premium”in high altitude areas that are
sold with octane ratings of less than 91 are not recommended.
If your engine knocks under any driving conditions while you are using
fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
Synthetic fluids
There are no synthetic fluids or break-in fluids in your SVT Focus engine
when it leaves the factory. Note that SVT does not make
recommendations about the use of synthetic oils in your engine. should
you decide to use synthetic engine oil, we recommend you allow 4,000 to
6,000 (6,500 km to 9,600 km) in order to assure complete break-in
before switching to synthetic oil.
Maintenance and break-in
For complete maintenance and break-in procedure information, please
refer to yourFocus Owner’s Guide.
91(R+M)/2 METHOD
Maintenance
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