2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.2L OHV V6 engine
Cubic inches 256
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system EDIS
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.054 inch (1.32–1.42mm)
Compression ratio 9.27:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Wagon - inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 201.0 (5105)
(2) Overall width 76.4 (1941)
(3) Overall height
*68.7 (1745)
(4) Wheelbase 120.8 (3069)
(5) Track - Front 64.7 (1644)
(5) Track - Rear 62.8 (1595)
*Equipped with P235/60R16 tires.
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wheels ......................................249
wiper blades ............................250
Clock ............................................63
Compass, electronic ....................55
calibration .................................57
set zone adjustment .................56
Console ........................................71
overhead ....................................55
Controls
power seat ...............................110
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............263
refill capacities ................267, 286
specifications ..................287, 289
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................68
Cupholder(s) .............................114
Customer Assistance ................222
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................252
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................245
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................245
Getting roadside assistance ...222
Getting the service you
need .........................................239
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................246
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................242
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................279
engine oil .................................257
Doors ...........................................58
lubricant specifications ..........287
power sliding ............................59
Driving under special
conditions ..................................217
through water .........................221
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................232
Emission control system ..........276
Engine ........................................289
cleaning ...................................249
coolant .....................................263
idle speed control ...................261
lubrication
specifications ..................287, 289
refill capacities ........................286
service points ..........................256
starting after a collision .........223
Engine block heater .................209
Engine oil ..................................257
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................257
checking and adding ..............257
dipstick ....................................257
filter, specifications ........260, 285
recommendations ...................260
refill capacities ........................286
specifications ..................287, 289
Exhaust fumes ..........................209
F
Floor mats ...................................72
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illuminated entry ................43, 99
locking/unlocking doors .....91, 95
Roadside assistance ..................222
Roof rack .....................................89
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........141
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................128, 131–135
Safety Canopy ...........................152
Safety defects, reporting ..........247
Safety restraints ........128, 131–135
belt minder .............................137
extension assembly ................141
for adults .........................132–134
for children .............................155
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................129
safety belt maintenance .........141
warning light and
chime ...............................136–137
Safety seats for children ..........158
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................128
Seats ..........................................109
child safety seats ....................158
front seats ...............109, 111–112
memory seat ...................100, 112
second row seats ....................115
third row
seats .................115, 121, 125–126
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................106
Servicing your vehicle ..............254
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ............................173, 175Spark plugs,
specifications .....................285, 289
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................287, 289
Speed control ..............................68
Starting your vehicle ........206–208
jump starting ..........................232
Steering wheel
controls ......................................71
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire warning ..............................191
Tires ...........................167–168, 191
alignment ................................189
care ..........................................188
changing ..................173, 175, 177
checking the pressure ............170
inspecting and inflating .........169
label .........................................187
replacing ..................................172
rotating ....................................190
safety practices .......................189
sidewall information ...............182
snow tires and chains ............193
spare tire .................................174
terminology .............................168
tire grades ...............................168
treadwear ........................167, 188
Towing .......................................201
recreational towing .................205
trailer towing ..........................201
wrecker ....................................238
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............214
fluid, refill capacities ..............286
lubricant specifications ..........289
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