MERCON and MERCON V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON and MERCON V) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. 2
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Ford
Limited Slip rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L 4V V8 engine
Cubic inches 330
Required fuel 91 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.5:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions 4x2 and 4x4 mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5232.0 (206)
(2) Vehicle width
(Body) 2000.0 (78.7)
(2) Vehicle width
with power running boards,
mirrors folded 2029 (79.9)
(2) Vehicle width
with fixed running boards 2088 (82.2)
(3) Overall height 1975.0 (77.8)
(4) Wheelbase 3018.0 (118.8)
(5) Track - Front 1701.0 (67.0)
(5) Track - Rear 1704.0 (67.1)
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification label may be located.
The Certification label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver ’ s side.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Transmission/Transaxle code designations
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification
label which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle each code represents.
Truck application:
Code Transmission Description
Manual transmission
M Manual 5 – speed overdrive (Mazda R2)
C Manual 5 – speed overdrive (Close ratio)
W Manual 5 – speed overdrive (Dana ZF)
G Manual 6 – speed ZF
Automatic transmission
U Automatic 4 – speed overdrive (4R70W)
T Automatic 4 – speed overdrive (4R44E)
E Automatic 4 – speed overdrive (4R100)
J Automatic 5 – speed overdrive (5R55E)
Electric
H One speed electric
D Automatic 5 – speed overdrive (5R44E)
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Code Transmission Description
R Automatic 5 – speed overdrive (5R55S)
Passenger car application:
Code Transmission/Transaxle Description
Front wheel drive manual transaxle
R5 – speed overdrive (MTX75)
W5 – speed overdrive (M5)
Front wheel drive automatic transaxle
E4 – speed overdrive (4FE)
J3 – speed (Mazda)
L4 – speed overdrive (AX4S)
P4 – speed overdrive (4F20E)
X4 – speed overdrive (4F50N)
Y4 – speed overdrive (CD4E)
Rear wheel drive manual transaxle
55 – speed (Mazda M5)
Rear wheel drive automatic transmission
U4 – speed overdrive (4R70W)
A5 – speed overdrive (5R55N)
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................221
Accessory delay ........................122
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................195, 199
and child safety seats ............197
description ......................195, 199
disposal ....................................202
driver air bag ..................197, 200
indicator light .................199, 202
operation .........................197, 200
passenger air bag ...........197, 200
side air bag ..............................199
Air cleaner filter ...............332, 348
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................97
Air suspension ...........................225
description ..............................225
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................313
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................221 – 222
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................233
fluid, adding ............................330
fluid, checking ........................330
fluid, refill capacities ..............349
fluid, specification ..................354
Auxiliary power point ...............118
Axle
lubricant specifications ..351, 354
refill capacities ........................349
B
Battery .......................................311 acid, treating emergencies .....311
jumping a disabled battery ....282
maintenance-free ....................311
replacement, specifications ...348
servicing ..................................311
BeltMinder .................................191
Brakes ........................................221
anti-lock ...........................221 – 222
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................222
fluid, checking and adding ....329
fluid, refill capacities ..............349
fluid, specifications .........351, 354
lubricant specifications ..351, 354
parking ....................................223
shift interlock ..........................231
Bulbs ..........................................103
C
Calculating load ........................254
Capacities for refilling fluids ....349
Cassette tape player ...................21
CD-single premium .....................16
Cell phone use ..........................148
Certification Label ....................356
Changing a tire .........................275
Child safety restraints ..............203
child safety belts ....................203
Child safety seats ......................206
in front seat ............................208
in rear seat ..............................208
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............300
instrument panel ....................302
interior .............................302 – 303
interior trim ............................303
plastic parts ............................301
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safety belts ..............................302
washing ....................................299
waxing .....................................299
wheels ......................................300
wiper blades ............................301
Clock ..........................................117
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............138
Console ......................................148
overhead ..........................114 – 116
rear ..........................................149
Controls
power seat ...............................170
steering column ......................129
Coolant
checking and adding ..............313
refill capacities ................317, 349
specifications ..................351, 354
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................126
Customer Assistance ................262
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................304
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................292
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................296
Getting roadside assistance ...262
Getting the service you
need .........................................290
Ordering additional owner ’ s
literature .................................297
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................292
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................295 D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................100
Defrost
rear window ..............................98
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................330
engine oil .................................308
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........351
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................332
Driving under special
conditions ..................238, 245, 248
sand .........................................247
snow and ice ...........................249
through water .................247, 251
E
Electronic message center .......136
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................282
Emission control system ..........326
Engine ........................................354
cleaning ...................................300
coolant .....................................313
fail-safe coolant ......................317
idle speed control ...................311
lubrication
specifications ..................351, 354
refill capacities ........................349
service points ..........................307
starting after a collision .........263
Engine block heater .................220
Engine oil ..................................308
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climate control ........................171
memory seat ...................158, 171
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............166 – 167
Servicing your vehicle ..............305
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................275
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................348, 354
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................351, 354
Speed control ............................126
Starting your vehicle ........217 – 219
jump starting ..........................282
Steering
speed sensitive .......................224
Steering wheel
controls ....................................129
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................247
Roadside Emergencies ...........275
Warning Displays ......................14
Tires ...........................275, 333 – 334
changing ..................275 – 276, 281
snow tires and chains ............348
tire grades ...............................334
treadwear ................................333
Tonneau cover ...........................117
Towing .......................................254 recreational towing .................261
trailer towing ..........................254
wrecker ....................................288
Transmission .............................231
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....231
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................330
fluid, refill capacities ..............349
lubricant
specifications ..................351, 354
Trunk .................................156 – 157
Turn signal ................................102
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................354
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................356
Vehicle loading ..........................252
Ventilating your vehicle ...........221
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................308
Water, Driving through .............251
Windows
power .......................................119
rear wiper/washer ...................113
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................112
checking and adding fluid .....308
liftgate reservoir .....................308
replacing wiper blades ...........113
Wrecker towing .........................288
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