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recommended that steel wheels are used of the same size and
specifications as those originally installed.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•Do not use tire chains on aluminum wheels. Chains may chip the
wheels.
• 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 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine
Air filter
element FA-1658 FA-1658 FA-1658
Fuel filter FG-1080 FG-1080 FG-1080
Battery BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-59
Oil filter FL-400S FL-400S FL-820S
PCV valve EV-227 EV-130 EV-243
Spark plugs* AWSF-32FEM AWSF-32PP** AGSF-34FP
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
** If any spark plug needs to be removed for inspection, it must be
re-installed in the same cylinder. Cylinders No.1, 2 and 3 have a “PG ”
suffix. Cylinders No. 4, 5 and 6 have a “P ” suffix. If any spark plug needs
to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix
letters “PP ”as shown on the engine decal.
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Fluid Ford PartNameApplication Capacity
Fuel tank N/A Regular cab (Short wheel
base)64.4L (17
gallons)
Regular cab
(Long wheel
base) 76.8L (20.3
gallons)
SuperCab 73.8L (19.5 gallons)
Transfer case
Fluid Motorcraft
MERCON
AT F 4x4 Vehicles 1.2L (1.25
quarts)
Front axle
lubricant Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4x4 Vehicles 1.7L (3.6 pints)
Rear axle
lubricant
5, 6Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant All (except
FX4)
2.4-2.5L (5.0-5.3
pints)
Rear axle
lubricant (FX4
only)
6
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant FX4 only 2.5-2.6L
(5.25-5.5 pints)
Windshield
washer fluid Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 2.6L (2.75
quarts)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
2Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
number
Ford
specification
Brake fluid and
clutch fluid (if
equipped) Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door weather
strips Silicone
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7
–A WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine oil 2.3L and 3.0L
engines
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20
–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C153-H
and API
Certification
Mark
4.0L engines
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C205
–A
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, door
checks, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracks Multi-Purpose
Grease
XG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C159-A
or ESB-M1C93-B
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine
Cubic inches 138 182 245
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap1.04-1.19 mm
(0.041-0.047
inch)1.07-1.1 7mm
(0.042-0.046
inch)1.6-1.7 mm
(0.063-0.067
inch)
Ignition system EDIS EDIS EDIS
Compression
ratio 9.7:19.7:1 9.7:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensions Regular Cab
Short Wheel
Base (SWB) mm
(in) Regular Cab
Long Wheel
Base (LWB)
mm (in)Supercab mm
(in)
(1) Overall
length 4786 (188.4) 4938 (194.4) 5147 (202.6)
(2) Overall
width 1785 (70.3) 1785 (70.3) 1785 (70.3)
(3) Overall
height 4x2/4x4 1651 (65.0) /
1727 (68.0) 1651 (65.0) /
1727 (68.0)1651 (65.0) /
1727 (68.0)
(4) Wheelbase 2831 (111.4) 2983 (117.4) 3192 (125.7)
(5) Track -
Front 1486 (58.5) 1486 (58.5) 1485 (58.5)
(5) Track -
Rear 1455 (57.3) 1455 (57.3) 1455 (57.3)
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specifications ..................228, 231
Exhaust fumes ..........................100
F
Fail safe cooling ........................193
Fluid capacities .........................225
Foglamps .....................................36
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......109 driving off road .......................110
electronic shift ................109 –110
indicator light .........................109
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................103
Fuel ............................................194 calculating fuel economy .......199
cap ...........................................196
capacity ...................................225
choosing the right fuel ...........197
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................202
detergent in fuel .....................198
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................194, 196, 199
filter, specifications ........199, 224
fuel pump shut-off switch .....133
improving fuel economy ........199
octane rating ...................197, 231
quality ......................................198
running out of fuel .................198
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................194
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......133
Fuses ..................................134 –135
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............196 Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................199
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................121
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) calculating ...............................121
H
Hazard flashers .........................133
Headlamps ...................................36 aiming ........................................37
bulb specifications ....................40
daytime running lights .............36
flash to pass ..............................37
high beam .................................37
replacing bulbs .........................41
turning on and off ....................36
Heating heating and air conditioning
system .................................33 –34
Hood ..........................................175
I
Ignition .................................96, 231
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................87
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................204
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................171
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................37
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