Note:Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be voided for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1668
Fuel filter FG-986B
Battery-standard BXT-65–650
Battery-heavy duty BXT-65–750
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed inscheduled maintenance informationand is essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the
appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
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Rear window defroster ...............42
Relays ................................186, 195
Remote entry system .................84
illuminated entry ......................88
locking/unlocking doors ...........85
opening the trunk .....................86
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................87
Roadside assistance ..................184
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........114
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........100, 103, 105–107
Safety defects, reporting ..........209
Safety
restraints ...........100, 103, 105–107
belt minder .............................109
extension assembly ................113
for adults .........................105–107
for children .............................125
lap belt ....................................108
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................101
safety belt maintenance .........114
warning light and
chime ...............................108–109
Safety seats for children ..........128
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................250
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............100
Seats ............................................95
child safety seats ....................128
front seats .................................95
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................93Servicing your vehicle ..............216
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................27
AM/FM stereo ...........................21
AM/FM/Cassette ........................22
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................36
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................31
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................245, 249
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................247, 249
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your
vehicle ........................167–168, 170
jump starting ..........................195
Steering
speed sensitive .......................176
Steering wheel
controls ......................................70
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tires ...........................136–137, 141
alignment ................................154
care ..........................................153
changing ..........................141, 143
checking the pressure ............139
inspecting and inflating .........138
label .........................................152
replacing ..................................140
rotating ....................................155
safety practices .......................154
sidewall information ...............147
snow tires and chains ............156
spare tire .........................141–142
terminology .............................137
tire grades ...............................137
treadwear ........................136, 153
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
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