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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
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4. Engine oil filter
5. Engine coolant reservoir
6. Intercooler coolant reservoir
7. Engine air filter
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Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated“cleaner-burning ”gasolines to
improve air quality.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
affect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
• You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
• Your Service engine soon indicator may come on. For more
information on the Service engine soon indicator, refer to the
Instrument cluster chapter.
Fuel Filter
For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide chapter for the
appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter.
Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The
customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system
if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600
km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km –5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capacities
section of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 5.4L DOHC Supercharged V8
Air filter element (2) FA-1682
Fuel filter FG-1091
Oil filter FL-2023
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter and 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 to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter for 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 to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter for 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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Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have
the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify any
potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company
suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every
scheduled maintenance as the way to ensure your vehicle keeps running
right.
Multi-point inspection - Recommended at every visit
•Check and top up fluid levels: brake, engine coolant recovery
reservoir, intercooler coolant, power steering and window washer.
• Inspect tires for wear and correct air pressure.
• Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign
materials.
• Check battery performance.
• Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard
warning lights.
• Check radiator, coolers and heater and air conditioning hoses.
• Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
• Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.
• Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.
• Inspect engine air cleaner filter and elements.
• Inspect half-shaft dust boots.
• Check shocks, struts and other suspension components for leaks and
damage.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
The following maintenance schedule applies only if the vehicle is
operated in a typical manner. If the vehicle is operated in a non-typical
manner, maintenance frequency will be increased. The following
maintenance schedules are listed in both time intervals and mileage
(kilometer) intervals.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
To learn more about the importance of routine and dealer-performed
maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service
website. You’ll also find important warranty information, customer
assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much
more. The website location is: www.ford.com.
Then go to the vehicles and service pick at the web site.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TIME INTERVAL
Note: Repeat maintenance at scheduled intervals for the life of the
vehicle.
1 Year:
• Change engine oil
• Inspect engine and intercooler cooling systems
• Inspect engine air filter elements, replace if required
• Perform six month checks as outlined earlier in this section
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and
parking brake system.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and ball joints
3 Years:
• Change engine oil
• Inspect engine and intercooler cooling systems
• Change manual transaxle fluid
• Perform six month checks as outlined earlier in this section
• Replace engine air filter elements
• Replace fuel filter
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and
parking brake system.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and ball joints
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Mileage (kilometer) intervalsMaintenance item Miles (x 1000) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50Km (x 1000) 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80
Change engine oil and replace oil filter ••••••••••
Inspect tires for wear, measure tread depth and rotate ••••••
Multi –point inspection ••••••••••
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and ball joints ••••
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ••••••••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines
and hoses ••••••••••
Adjust parking brake ••••••••••
Inspect half-shaft boots ••••••••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields ••••••••••
Inspect drive belts ••••••••••
Replace fuel filter •
Replace sump drive belt •
Inspect engine air filter ••••• ••••
Replace engine air filter •
Change engine coolant (Three years/30,000 miles
maximum) •
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Maintenance item Miles (x 1000) 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100Km (x 1000) 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160
Change engine oil and replace oil filter ••••••••••
Inspect tires for wear, measure tread depth and rotate •••••
Multi –point inspection ••••••••••
Inspect steering linkage, suspension and ball joints •••
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses ••••••••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines
and hoses ••••••••••
Adjust parking brake ••••••••••
Inspect half-shaft boots ••••••••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields ••••••••••
Inspect drive belts ••••••••••
Replace fuel filter ••
Replace sump drive belt ••
Inspect engine air filter • ••••• ••
Replace engine air filter ••
Change engine coolant (Three years/30,000 miles
maximum) ••
Replace brake fluid •
Replace drive belt(s) •
Replace spark plugs •
Inspect/Replace PCV valve •
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