2004 Mercury Monterey fuel

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow colored)VC-7–A WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W20 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
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, door
and liftgate
hinges, striker
plates, seat
tracks, sliding
door both sides
(upper and
lower track) and
fuel filler door
hinge.Multi-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5
ESB-M1C93-B
orESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Automatic
transaxle
(4F50N)Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM MERCONV
Disc brake
caliper railsMotorcraft
Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundXG-3 ESE-M1C171-A
Constant
velocity jointsMotorcraft CV
Joint Grease
(High Temp.)XG-5 WSS-MIC258-A1
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
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.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide to determine the
correct service interval.
Engine 4.2L OHV V6 engine
Cubic inches 256
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system EDIS
Compression ratio 9.27:1
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F
Floor mats ...................................66
Fluid capacities .........................255
Foglamps .....................................37
Fuel ............................................229
calculating fuel economy .......233
cap ...........................................231
capacity ...................................255
choosing the right fuel ...........231
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................236
detergent in fuel .....................232
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................229, 231, 233
filter, specifications ........233, 254
fuel pump shut-off switch .....178
improving fuel economy ........233
octane rating ...................232, 258
quality ......................................232
running out of fuel .................233
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................229
Fuses ..................................179–180
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................66
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............231
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................233
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................178
Head restraints ...................97, 101Headlamps ...................................37
aiming ........................................40
autolamp system .......................38
bulb specifications ....................43
daytime running lights .............38
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................38
replacing bulbs .........................44
turning on and off ....................37
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................26
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ........................................69
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................66
Hood ..........................................217
I
Ignition ...............................154, 258
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................144
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................238
Instrument panel ........................56
cleaning ...................................213
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................39
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......194
K
Keyless entry system .................91
autolock .....................................89
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