2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance
Guideto determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L V8 engine
Cubic inches 281
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.4:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS (AT CURB MASS)
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5382 (211.9)
(2) Overall width 1987 (78.2)
(3) Overall height 1485 (58.5)
(4) Wheelbase 2911 (114.6)
(5) Track - Front 1611 (63.4)
(5) Track - Rear 1666 (65.6)
2004 Grand Marquis(grn)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
228
recommendations ...................187
refill capacities ........................225
specifications ..................226, 228
Exhaust fumes ..........................127
F
Fail safe cooling ........................195
Floor mats ...................................71
Fluid capacities .........................225
Fuel ............................................196
calculating fuel
economy ............................52, 201
cap ...........................................198
capacity ...................................225
choosing the right fuel ...........199
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................204
detergent in fuel .....................200
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................196, 198, 201
filter, specifications ........201, 224
fuel pump shut-off switch .....145
improving fuel economy ........201
octane rating ...................200, 228
quality ......................................200
running out of fuel .................200
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................196
Fuses ..................................146–147
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................63
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............198
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................201
Gauges .........................................15H
Hazard flashers .........................145
Head restraints ...........................86
Headlamps ...................................36
aiming ........................................38
autolamp system .......................36
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 .................................32–33
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see
Garage door opener) ............53, 66
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................63
Hood ..........................................182
I
Ignition ...............................123, 228
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................114
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................206
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................178
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................37
J
Jack ............................................153
Index
237
positioning ...............................153
storage .....................................153
Jump-starting your vehicle ......159
K
Keyless entry system .................80
autolock .....................................79
keypad .......................................80
programming entry code .........80
Keys .................................72, 82–84
positions of the ignition .........123
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................36
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................40
daytime running light ...............36
headlamps .................................36
headlamps, flash to pass ..........37
instrument panel, dimming .....37
interior lamps .....................40–41
replacing bulbs ....... 40–41, 43–45
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................39
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........129
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................137
Load limits .................................138
Locks
autolock .....................................79
childproof ..................................73
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...226, 228
Lumbar support, seats ...............88
M
Message center ...........................67reset button ..............................67
select button .............................68
Mirrors .........................................47
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................58
fold away ...................................58
heated ........................................57
side view mirrors (power) .......57
Moon roof ....................................62
Motorcraft parts ................201, 224
O
Octane rating ............................200
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................184
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................76
Parking brake ............................129
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....224
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............58
Power adjustable foot pedals .....58
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................150
Power door locks ..................72, 79
Power mirrors .............................57
Power Point
Cigar lighter ..............................55
Power steering ..................131–132
fluid, checking and adding ....206
fluid, refill capacity ................225
fluid, specifications .................226
Power Windows ...........................56
R
Radio ................................20, 23, 26
Index
238
