
Maintenance and Specifications 195
Engine compartment 197
Engine oil 201
Battery 207
Fuel information 216
Air filter(s) 232
Part numbers 233
Refill capacities 234
Lubricant specifications 237
Accessories 244
Index 247
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4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see
above), to within the“COLD FILL RANGE”or the“FULL COLD”level on
the reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill
the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full.
6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.)
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration, refer
toChecking engine coolant. If the concentration is not 50/50
(protection to–34°F/–36°C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50
coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per
month, have your dealer check the engine cooling system. Your cooling
system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant
can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
toRefill capacitiesin this section.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this section.
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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“Check Engine”indicator may come on. For more information on
the“Check Engine”indicator, refer to theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
Fuel Filter
For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide 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 theRefill capacities
section of this chapter.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
7
Motorcraft SAE
5W- 20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)2.3L engine 3.8L (4.0
quarts)
3.0L V6 engine 4.3L (4.5
quarts)
Motorcraft SAE
5W- 30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil4.0L V6 engine 4.7L (5.0
quarts)
Brake fluid and
Clutch fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line or
step (for clutch)
on reservoir
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT F3.0L engine Fill to FULL
HOT line on
dipstick
2.3L and 4.0L
engineFill to MAX line
on the reservoir
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of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
3Service refill capacity for the manual transmission is determined by
filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle
on a level surface.
4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
5Traction-Lok axles use 2.2–2.4L (4.75–5.0 pints) of rear axle lubricant.
6Add 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.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to
14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
7Use 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
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Rear axleMotorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant
1
XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Rear axle (FX4
Level II only)Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
1
XY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192–A
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................72
and child safety seats ..............74
description ................................72
disposal ......................................77
driver air bag ............................75
indicator light ...........................76
operation ...................................75
passenger air bag .....................75
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................77
Air cleaner filter ...............232–233
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................209
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................144–145
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........16, 18, 21, 25, 28
Automatic transmission ............147
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................148
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specification ..................240
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
refill capacities ........................234
traction lok ..............................146
B
Battery .......................................207
acid, treating emergencies .....207
jumping a disabled battery ....174
maintenance-free ....................207
replacement, specifications ...233
servicing ..................................207Bed extender ..............................53
BeltMinder ...................................68
Brakes ........................................144
anti-lock ...........................144–145
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................145
fluid, checking and adding ....227
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specifications .........237, 240
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
parking ....................................145
shift interlock ..........................147
Bulbs ............................................41
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....234
Cargo area shade ........................53
Cargo net .....................................53
Cell phone use ............................52
Certification Label ....................242
Changing a tire .........................102
Child safety restraints ................82
child safety belts ......................82
Child safety seats ........................85
attaching with tether straps ....88
in front seat ..............................86
in rear seat ................................86
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............190
instrument panel ....................192
interior .....................................193
plastic parts ............................192
safety belts ..............................193
washing ....................................189
waxing .....................................189
wheels ......................................190
wiper blades ............................192
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Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................16
AM/FM stereo CD .....................18
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....21
CD-MP3 .....................................29
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................25
Clutch
fluid ..........................................227
operation while driving ..........150
recommended shift speeds ....151
Console ........................................52
Coolant
checking and adding ..............209
refill capacities ................213, 234
specifications ..................237, 240
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................50
Customer Assistance ................162
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................194
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................186
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................187
Getting roadside assistance ...162
Getting the service you
need .........................................180
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................188
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................183
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................185
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................37Dipstick
engine oil .................................201
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........237
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................231
Driving under special
conditions ..................153, 156, 159
sand .........................................158
snow and ice ...........................160
through water .................158, 161
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................174
Emergency Flashers .................163
Emission control system ..........223
Engine ........................................240
cleaning ...................................190
coolant .....................................209
fail-safe coolant ......................214
idle speed control ...................207
lubrication
specifications ..................237, 240
refill capacities ........................234
service points ..................197–199
starting after a collision .........163
Engine block heater .................144
Engine oil ..................................201
checking and adding ..............201
dipstick ....................................201
filter, specifications ........205, 233
recommendations ...................205
refill capacities ........................234
specifications ..................237, 240
Exhaust fumes ..........................144
F
Fail safe cooling ........................214
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................41
daytime running light ...............37
fog lamps ...................................37
headlamps .................................37
headlamps, flash to pass ..........38
instrument panel, dimming .....38
interior lamps .....................41–42
replacing bulbs ....... 41–43, 45–46
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................40
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........145
Load limits .................................124
Loading instructions .................128
Lubricant specifications ...237, 240
Lug nuts ....................................109
Lumbar support, seats ...............60
M
Manual transmission .................150
fluid capacities ........................234
lubricant specifications ..........240
reverse .....................................152
Mirrors
fold away ...................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Motorcraft parts ................220, 233
O
Octane rating ............................219
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................201
P
Parking brake ............................145Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....233
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................168
Power door locks ........................55
Power mirrors .............................49
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................146
fluid, checking and adding ....226
fluid, refill capacity ................234
fluid, specifications .........237, 240
Power Windows ...........................49
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................147
R
Radio ....................16, 18, 21, 25, 28
CD-MP3 .....................................29
Relays ........................................164
Remote entry system .................56
illuminated entry ......................58
locking/unlocking doors .....55–56
Roadside assistance ..................162
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............71
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................61, 63–65
Safety defects, reporting ..........188
Safety restraints ..............61, 63–65
belt minder ...............................68
extension assembly ..................67
for adults .............................63–65
for children .........................81–82
lap belt ......................................66
safety belt maintenance ...........71
warning light and chime ....67–68
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