2004 Mercury Marauder power steering

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L DOHC V8 engine
1. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
6. Air filter assembly
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant bleed plug
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Battery
11. Power distribution box
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These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three
driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions
present, theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight should turn off. (A
driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed
city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight remains on, have your
vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If yourCheck engine/Service engine
soonlight is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules.If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONt
AT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
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2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels below the ªMAXº line
that do not trigger the brake system
warning lamp are within the normal
operating range, there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,
the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek
service from your dealer immediately.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance Guidefor scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
MAX
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When the tread is worn down to
1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must
be replaced to prevent your vehicle
from skidding and hydroplaning.
Built-in treadwear indicators, or
ªwear barsº, which look like narrow
strips of smooth rubber across the
tread will appear on the tire when
the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). When you see these
ªwear barsº, the tire is worn out and should be replaced.
Inspect your tires frequently for any of the following conditions and
replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist:
²Fabric showing through the tire rubber
²Bulges in the tread or sidewalls
²Cracks or cuts on the sidewalls
²Cracks in the tread groove
²Impact damage resulting from use
²Separation in the tread
²Separation in the sidewall
²Severe abrasion on the sidewall
If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare
tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be
replaced.
Tire Replacement Requirements
Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide safe ride and
handling capability.
Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size
and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus
all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or
wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Additionally the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause
steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If
you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford
or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
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Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)
6Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
Fill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Transmission fluid
(4R70/75 E-W)
2Motorcraft
MERCONtVATF12.1L (12.8 quarts)3
Engine coolant4Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)13.8L (14.6 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Rear axle lubricant
5Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant2.2L (4.75 pints)
Windshield washer
fluidMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateFill to line on reservoir
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant Specificationsin this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended.
However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to theScheduled Maintenace Guideto determine
the correct service interval.
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil 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
with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70/75 E-W)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F
3
XT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Rear Axle
Lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premuim
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A WSB-M8B16±A2
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
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wheels ......................................161
wiper blades ............................162
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............24
Clock adjust
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................20
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................41
Console ........................................59
overhead ..............................39, 41
Controls
power seat .................................75
steering column ........................53
Coolant
checking and adding ..............175
refill capacities ................180, 208
specifications ..................209, 211
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................50
Customer Assistance ................129
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................164
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................157
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................158
Getting roadside assistance ...129
Getting the service you
need .........................................151
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................158
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................153
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................156D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................28
Defrost
rear window ..............................26
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................191
engine oil .................................169
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........209
Driving under special
conditions ..................................121
through water .........................122
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................145
Emission control system ..........188
Engine ........................................211
cleaning ...................................161
coolant .....................................175
idle speed control ...................173
lubrication
specifications ..................209, 211
refill capacities ........................208
service points ..........................168
starting after a collision .........130
Engine block heater .................111
Engine oil ..................................169
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................169
checking and adding ..............169
dipstick ....................................169
filter, specifications ........172, 207
recommendations ...................172
refill capacities ........................208
specifications ..................209, 211
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autolock .....................................67
keypad .......................................68
programming entry code .........68
Keys .......................................70±72
positions of the ignition .........108
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................27
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................32
daytime running light ...............28
fog lamps ...................................28
headlamps .................................27
headlamps, flash to pass ..........29
instrument panel, dimming .....29
interior lamps .....................31±32
replacing bulbs ...................32±37
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................31
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........113
Limited-slip axle .......................122
Load limits .................................122
Locks
autolock .....................................67
childproof ..................................61
doors ..........................................60
Lubricant specifications ...209, 211
Lumbar support, seats ...............74
M
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................49
fold away ...................................49
heated ........................................49
side view mirrors (power) .......49Moon roof ....................................54
Motorcraft parts ................185, 207
O
Octane rating ............................184
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................169
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................64
Parking brake ............................114
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....207
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................50
Power adjustable foot pedals .....50
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................135
Power door locks ..................60, 67
Power mirrors .............................49
Power Point
Cigar lighter ..............................47
Power steering ..................116±117
fluid, checking and adding ....190
fluid, refill capacity ................208
fluid, specifications .................209
Power Windows ...........................48
R
Radio ............................................17
Rear window defroster ...............26
Relays ................................131, 138
Remote entry system ...........62, 64
illuminated entry ......................66
locking/unlocking doors .....60, 63
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