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applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed in yourScheduled Maintenance Guide
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed in theScheduled Maintenance
Guideare essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its
emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the“Check Engine”light, charging system warning light
or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or
loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is
not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
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Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Rear Axle
LubricantMotorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
2
XY-75W90-QFEHP
Automatic
transmission fluid
Motorcraft
MERCONVATF
3
XT-5-QM MERCONV
Windshield
washer fluidPremium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
2Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not
require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guideto determine
the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.0L-4V V6 engine 3.9L-4V V8 engine
Displacement 181 cid (2 968 cc) 241 cid (3 949 cc)
Required fuel 91 octane 91 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.051–0.057 inch
(1.3–1.45mm)0.040–0.044 inch
(1.0–1.1mm)
Compression ratio 10.5:1 10.75:1
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refill capacities ........................304
specifications ..................306–307
Exhaust fumes ..........................227
F
Fail safe cooling ........................289
Floor mats .................................140
Fluid capacities .........................304
Foglamps .....................................99
Fuel ............................................290
calculating fuel economy ......129,
294
cap ...........................................292
capacity ...................................304
choosing the right fuel ...........293
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................297
detergent in fuel .....................294
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................290, 292, 295
filter, specifications ........294, 303
improving fuel economy ........294
octane rating ...........293, 307–308
quality ......................................293
running out of fuel .................294
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................290
Fuses ..................................244–245
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ......................................123
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............292
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................294
Gauges .........................................15GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................223
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................223
H
Hazard flashers .........................243
Head restraints .................158, 163
Headlamps ...................................98
aiming ......................................100
autolamp system .......................98
bulb specifications ..................102
daytime running lights .............99
flash to pass ............................100
replacing bulbs ...............103–104
turning on and off ....................98
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................89, 92
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................123
Hood ..........................................277
I
Ignition .......................224, 307–308
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................191
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................299
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................273
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................100
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J
Jack ............................................204
positioning ...............................204
storage .....................................204
Jump-starting your vehicle ......254
K
Keyless entry system ...............152
autolock ...................................151
Keys ...........................................142
positions of the ignition .........224
valet key ..................................142
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................98
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................102
daytime running light ...............99
fog lamps ...................................99
headlamps .................................98
headlamps, flash to pass ........100
instrument panel, dimming ...100
interior lamps .................102–103
replacing bulbs ...............102–106
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................101
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........228
Load limits .................................219
Locks
autolock ...................................151
childproof ................................144
doors ........................................142
Lubricant specifications ...306–307
Lug nuts ....................................209
Luggage rack .............................141Lumbar support, seats .............159
M
Message center .................127, 129
select button ...........................127
warning messages ...................132
Mirrors ...............................109, 112
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................112
fold away .................................116
heated ......................................115
programmable memory ..........151
side view mirrors (power) .....115
Moon roof ..................................122
Motorcraft parts ................294, 303
N
Navigation system .......................26
cd functions ..............................44
destination mode ......................68
DVD location .............................88
map mode .................................48
quick start .................................28
radio functions ..........................35
O
Octane rating ............................293
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................279
P
Parking brake ............................229
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....303
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................116
Power adjustable foot pedals ...116
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