2005 FORD EXPEDITION oil dipstick

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
5.4L 3V – V8 engines
1. Battery
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
3. Air filter assembly
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level isbetween the MIN and MAX marks,the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the MIN
mark, add enough oil to raise the
level within the MIN-MAX range.
•Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by a service technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
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2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
1/4 of a turn until the cap is fully seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ISLAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine’s warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an
equivalent 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A.SAE
5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability
performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in the scheduled maintenance guide.
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2Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
4Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and
is considered lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked
or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle has
been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time
the axle has been submerged in water.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 0.9 inch
(23mm) below the bottom of the filler hole.
5Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 (or equivalent)
for complete refill of Limited Slip axles. For complete refills, fill using the
Additive Friction Modifier first.
6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Hinges, latches,
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
springMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders,
swing-away
spare tire carrier
padlockPenetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
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wiper blades ............................317
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............96
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................35
Compass, electronic ..................132
calibration ...............................133
set zone adjustment .......133, 135
Console ......................................145
overhead ..........................116–118
Controls
power seat ...............................164
steering column ......................126
Coolant
checking and adding ..............329
refill capacities ................333, 351
specifications ..................353, 356
Cruise control (see
Speed control) ..........................123
Customer Assistance ................286
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................319
Ford Extended Service Plan .312
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............313
Getting roadside assistance ...286
Getting the service
you need .................................306
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................313
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................308
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............311
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................103Defrost
rear window ............................101
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................346
engine oil .................................324
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........353
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................348
Driving under special
conditions ..................272, 280, 283
sand .........................................282
snow and ice ...........................284
through water .................282, 285
E
Electronic message center .......134
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................298
Emission control system ..........343
Engine ........................................356
cleaning ...................................316
coolant .....................................329
fail-safe coolant ......................334
idle speed control ...................327
lubrication specifications ......353,
356
refill capacities ........................351
service points ..........................323
starting after a collision .........287
Engine block heater .................258
Engine oil ..................................324
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................324
checking and adding ..............324
dipstick ....................................324
filter, specifications ........326, 350
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