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2The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed inscheduled maintenance informationand 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 toscheduled maintenance informationfor 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.
3For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor 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.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)
7Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
Fill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Transmission fluid
(4R70/75 E)
2Motorcraft
MERCONVATF13.2L (13.9 quarts)3
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Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine coolant4Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)17.6L (18.6 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Rear axle lubricant
5Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant2.4L (5.0 pints)6
Windshield washer
fluidMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateFill to line on reservoir
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant Specificationsin this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended.
However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
5Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for
normal service. See yourscheduled maintenance informationfor
Severe Duty requirements.
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 rear axle.
For limousine, use 2.1-2.3L (4.50-4.75 pints) of Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSL-M2C192-A for complete refill of rear axle.
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.
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bulb replacement
specifications chart ................110
daytime running light .............106
headlamps ...............................105
headlamps, flash to pass ........106
instrument panel, dimming ...107
interior lamps .........109–110, 114
replacing bulbs .......109, 111–113
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................108
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........239
Load limits .................................225
Locks
childproof ................................147
doors ........................................146
Lubricant specifications ...314, 316
Lug nuts ....................................215
Lumbar support, seats .............163
M
Message center .........................138
english/metric button .............142
reset button ............................139
warning messages ...................126
Mirrors ...............................116, 130
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................130
fold away .................................132
heated ......................................131
programmable memory ..........154
side view mirrors (power) .....131
Moon roof ..................................137
Motorcraft parts ................301, 311
N
Navigation system .......................38cd functions ..............................56
destination mode ......................79
DVD location .............................99
map mode .................................60
quick start .................................40
radio functions ..........................48
O
Octane rating ............................301
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................285
P
Parking brake ............................240
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....311
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................169
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................132
Power adjustable foot pedals ...132
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................257
Power door locks ......................146
Power mirrors ...........................131
Power point ...............................128
Power steering ..........................242
fluid, checking and adding ....307
fluid, refill capacity ................312
fluid, specifications .................314
Power trunk ......................143–144
Power Windows .........................129
R
Radio ............................................30
Rear window defroster .............104
Relays ........................................253
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