
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch,
trunk latch, seat
tracks.Multi-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or
ESB-M1C93–B
Lock cylinder Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
Automatic
transaxleMotorcraft
MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONV
Manual transaxle Motorcraft Full
Synthetic
Manual
Transmission
FluidXT-M5-QS WSD-M2C200–C
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-M2C930-A
and API
Certification
Mark
Constant
velocity jointsCV Joint Grease
(High Temp.)XG-5 WSS-M1C258–A1
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transaxle, and frame.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..............................81–82, 89
and child safety seats ..............83
description ..........................82, 89
disposal ......................................91
driver air bag ......................84, 90
indicator light ...........................88
operation .............................84, 90
passenger air bag ...............84, 90
side air bag ................................89
Air cleaner filter .......................202
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................169
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................107
Anti-theft system ........................62
arming the system ....................62
disarming a triggered system ..62
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................186
fluid, checking ........................186
fluid, specification ..................206
Automatic transmission ............110
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................111
fluid, refill capacities ..............203
Auxiliary power point .................43
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........205
refill capacities ........................203
B
Battery .......................................168
acid, treating emergencies .....168
jumping a disabled battery ....139maintenance-free ....................168
replacement, specifications ...202
servicing ..................................168
BeltMinder ...................................76
Brakes ........................................107
anti-lock ...................................107
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................107
fluid, checking and adding ....185
fluid, refill capacities ..............203
fluid, specifications .........205–206
lubricant specifications ..205–206
parking ....................................108
shift interlock ..........................110
Break-in period .............................5
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....203
Cargo cover .................................50
Cell phone use ............................49
Certification Label ....................209
Child safety restraints ................92
child safety belts ......................92
Child safety seats ........................95
attaching with tether straps ....99
in front seat ..............................96
in rear seat ................................96
LATCH .....................................101
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............157
instrument panel ....................159
interior .....................................159
plastic parts ............................158
washing ....................................156
waxing .....................................156
wheels ......................................157
wiper blades ............................158
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................32
Liftgate ........................................51
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........107
Load limits .................................115
Locks
autolock .....................................53
childproof ..................................54
Lubricant specifications ...205–206
Lug nuts ....................................139
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........206
Manual transmission .................113
fluid capacities ........................203
reverse .....................................114
Mirrors .........................................45
side view mirrors (power) .......45
Moon roof ....................................48
Motorcraft parts ................179, 202
O
Octane rating ............................178
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................165
P
Parking brake ............................108
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....202
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................69
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................131
Power point .................................43Power steering ..........................109
fluid, checking and adding ....185
fluid, refill capacity ................203
fluid, specifications .........205–206
Power Windows ...........................44
R
Radio ......................................16, 20
Rear window defroster ...............29
Relays ........................................127
Remote audio controls ...............24
Remote entry system .................55
locking/unlocking doors ...........53
opening the trunk .....................57
Roadside assistance ..................125
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............80
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...68, 71–75
Safety defects, reporting ..........155
Safety restraints ..............68, 71–75
belt minder ...............................76
extension assembly ..................80
for adults .............................72–74
for children .........................91–92
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................69
safety belt maintenance ...........80
warning light and chime ....75–76
Safety seats for children ............95
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............68
Seats ............................................63
child safety seats ......................95
Servicing your vehicle ..............162
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Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........134
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................202, 206
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................205–206
Speed control ..............................45
Starting your vehicle .......103–104,
106
jump starting ..........................139
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................41
Sunroof (moonroof) ...................48
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................26
Tilt steering wheel ......................41
Tires ...................................188–190
alignment ................................197
care ..........................................195
changing ..........................134, 136
checking the pressure ............195
label .........................................195
replacing ..................................200
rotating ....................................197
safety practices .......................200
sidewall information ...............191
snow tires and chains ............201
spare tire .................................135
terminology .............................190
tire grades ...............................189
treadwear ........................189, 199
Towing .......................................121
recreational towing .................124
trailer towing ..........................121
wrecker ....................................146
Traction control ........................108Transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........206
Transmission
automatic operation ...............110
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....110
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................186
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................188
fluid, refill capacities ..............203
lubricant specifications ..........205
manual operation ....................113
Trunk ...........................................54
remote release ..........................57
Turn signal ..................................32
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................206
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................210
Vehicle loading ..........................115
Ventilating your vehicle ...........106
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................165
Water, Driving through .............115
Windows
power .........................................44
rear wiper/washer .....................40
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....165
operation ...................................40
replacing wiper blades .............41
Wrecker towing .........................146
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