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3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance Guideto
determine the correct service interval.
4Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should
be checked by a qualified service technician.
5Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-a
(4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and the API Certification mark.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch,
striker plates,
seat tracks and
fuel filler door
hingeMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or ESB-M1C93-B
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA and
OR), VC-7-B
(CA and OR
only)WSS-M97B51–A1
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil4.6L engine
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C
930-Awith API
Certification
Mark
4.0L V6 engine
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C929-A
and API
Certification
Mark
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Rear Axle
LubricantMotorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
1
XY-75W140-QL WSP-M2C192-A
Automatic
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM MERCONV
Manual
transmission
fluid–4.0L
V6/4.6L V8Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Disc brake
caliper railsMotorcraft
Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundXG-3-A ESE-M1C171-A
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles.
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require
changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance Guideto
determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.0L V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine
Cubic inches 245 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.054 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.040–0.050 inch
(1.02–1.27 mm)
1
Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.8:1
1The spark plug gap is not adjustable on the 4.6L V8.
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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.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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A
Accessory delay ..........................45
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ............................94–95, 101
and child safety seats ..............96
description ........................95, 101
disposal ....................................103
driver air bag ....................97, 102
indicator light .........................103
operation ...........................97, 102
passenger air bag .............97, 102
side air bag ..............................101
Air cleaner filter .......................219
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................200
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................148 –149
Anti-theft system ........................74
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 22
Automatic transmission ............151 driving an automatic
overdrive .................................153
fluid, adding ............................217
fluid, checking ........................217
fluid, refill capacities ..............220
fluid, specification ..................224
Auxiliary power point .................44
Axle lubricant specifications ..222, 224
refill capacities ........................220
traction lok ..............................151
B
Battery .......................................198 acid, treating emergencies .....198
jumping a disabled battery ....167
maintenance-free ....................198 replacement, specifications ...219
servicing ..................................198
BeltMinder ...................................90
Brakes ........................................148 anti-lock ...........................148 –149
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................148
fluid, checking and adding ....216
fluid, refill capacities ..............220
fluid, specifications .........222, 224
lubricant specifications ..222, 224
parking ....................................149
shift interlock ..........................151
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................35
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....220
Cassette tape player ...................19
Cell phone use ............................50
Certification Label ....................226
Changing a tire .........................121
Child safety restraints ..............104 child safety belts ....................104
Child safety seats ......................107 attaching with tether straps ..111
in front seat ............................108
in rear seat ..............................108
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............183
instrument panel ....................185
interior .....................................186
plastic parts ............................185
washing ....................................182
waxing .....................................182
wheels ......................................183
wiper blades ............................185
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Clock adjust6-CD in dash .............................24
Clutch operation while driving ..........156
recommended shift speeds ....156
Console ........................................49
Controls power seat .................................78
Convertible ..................................59 cleaning ...................................185
lowering the convertible top ...59
raising the convertible top ......60
Coolant checking and adding ..............200
refill capacities ................204, 220
specifications ..................222, 224
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................47
Customer Assistance ................158 Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................187
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................180
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............179
Getting roadside assistance ...158
Getting the service you
need .........................................173
Ordering additional owner ’s
literature .................................180
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................176
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................178 D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................32
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................217
engine oil .................................193
Doors lubricant specifications ..........222
Driving under special
conditions ..................................155 through water .........................157
E
Electronic message center .........50
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................167
Emission control system ..........213
Engine ................................224 –225
cleaning ...................................183
coolant .....................................200
fail-safe coolant ......................204
idle speed control ...................198
lubrication specifications ......222,
224
refill capacities ........................220
service points ..................191 –192
Engine block heater .................147
Engine oil ..................................193 checking and adding ..............193
dipstick ....................................193
filter, specifications ........196, 219
recommendations ...................196
refill capacities ........................220
specifications ..................222, 224
Exhaust fumes ..........................147
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L
Lampsbulb replacement
specifications chart ..................36
daytime running light ...............32
fog lamps ...................................32
headlamps ...........................32, 36
headlamps, flash to pass ..........33
instrument panel, dimming .....33
interior lamps ...........................35
replacing bulbs ...................35 –41
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................35
Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........148
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................151
Load limits .................................135
Locks autolock .....................................63
Lubricant specifications ...222, 224
Lug nuts ....................................125
Lumbar support, seats ...............78
M
Manual transmission .................156 fluid capacities ........................220
lubricant specifications ..........224
reverse .....................................157
Message center .....................50 –51
english/metric button .........54 –55
system check button ................54
warning messages .....................56
Mirrors side view mirrors (power) .......47
Motorcraft parts ................210, 219 O
Octane rating ............................209
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................193
P
Parking brake ............................149
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....219
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................82
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................163
Power door locks ........................63
Power mirrors .............................47
Power point .................................44
Power steering ..........................149
fluid, checking and adding ....216
fluid, refill capacity ................220
fluid, specifications .........222, 224
Power Windows ...........................44
R
Radio ......................................19, 22
Relays ........................................160
Remote entry system .................67 illuminated entry ......................70
opening the trunk .....................68
Roadside assistance ..................158
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............94
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...80, 84 –88
Safety defects, reporting ..........181
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Safety restraints ..............80, 84–88
belt minder ...............................90
extension assembly ..................93
for adults .............................85 –88
for children .............................104
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................82
safety belt maintenance ...........94
warning light and chime ..........89
Safety seats for children ..........107
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............80
Seats ............................................76 child safety seats ....................107
front seats .................................77
Servicing your vehicle ..............189
Setting the clock AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................24
Spark plugs, specifications ......219, 224–225
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................222, 224
Speed control ..............................47
Starting your vehicle .......143 –144,
147
jump starting ..........................167
Steering wheel tilting .........................................43
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................43
Tires ...........................116 –117, 121
alignment ................................132
care ..........................................131
changing ..........................121 –122
checking the pressure ............119
inspecting and inflating .........118 label .........................................130
replacing ..................................121
rotating ....................................133
safety practices .......................132
sidewall information ...............125
snow tires and chains ............134
spare tire .................................121
terminology .............................117
tire grades ...............................117
treadwear ........................116, 131
Towing .......................................140 recreational towing .................142
trailer towing ..........................140
wrecker ....................................172
Traction control ........................150
Traction-lok rear axle ...............151
Transmission automatic operation ...............151
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....151
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................217
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................218
fluid, refill capacities ..............220
lubricant specifications ..222, 224
manual operation ....................156
Trunk ...........................................65 remote release ..........................68
Turn signal ..................................35
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................225
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................227
Vehicle loading ..........................135
Ventilating your vehicle ...........147
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