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If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,
the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir is
low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer toAdding
engine coolantin this chapter.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding engine coolant
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir,when the
engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.
Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and
scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you
badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could
make it difficult to see through the windshield.
•Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7–B
(CA and OR only), meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M97B51–A1.
Note:Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may
darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from
yellow to golden tan.
•Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such
as Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or
CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44–D
with the factory-filled coolant.Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange
Engine Coolant or any orange-colored extended life product with your
factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection.
•A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case
of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone
(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Front axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant4x4 vehicles 3.5-3.7 pints
(1.8-2.0L)
Rear axle
lubricant
4Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantConventional
differential
(8.8 inch axle)4.0 pints (1.90L)
Conventional
differential
(9.75 inch axle)4.5 pints (2.13L)
Limited-slip
differential
(8.8 inch axle)
5
3.75 pints
(1.77L)5
Limited-slip
differential
(9.75 inch axle)
5
4.25 pints
(2.01L)5
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.5 quarts
(4.1L)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance Guideto determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
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ItemFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubeXY-75W90–QFEHPmeets API GL-5
Transfer case
(4X4)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance Guideto determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
2Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent for
complete refill of Ford Limited Slip rear axles.
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T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................282
Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................236
Roadside Emergencies ...........220
Warning Displays ..............14, 140
Tires ...........................214–215, 220
alignment ................................234
care ..........................................233
changing ..................220–221, 223
checking the pressure ............217
inspecting and inflating .........216
label .........................................232
replacing ..................................219
rotating ....................................235
safety practices .......................234
sidewall information ...............228
snow tires and chains ............241
spare tire .................................220
terminology .............................215
tire grades ...............................215
treadwear ........................214, 233
Towing .......................................248
recreational towing .................254
trailer towing ..........................248
wrecker ....................................304
Transmission .............................268
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....268fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................346
fluid, refill capacities ..............351
lubricant specifications ..353, 356
Trunk .........................................150
Turn signal ................................105
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................356
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................358
Vehicle loading ..........................241
Ventilating your vehicle ...........259
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................324
Water, Driving through .............285
Windows
power .......................................120
rear wiper/washer ...................115
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................114
checking and adding fluid .....324
liftgate reservoir .....................324
replacing wiper blades ...........115
Wrecker towing .........................304
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