3. Add only enough fluid through
the filler opening so that the fluid
level is at the bottom of the
opening.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer toLubricant
specificationsin this chapter.
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE
Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require
lubrication. Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor
maintenance intervals. If the original universal joints are replaced with
universal joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will also be
necessary.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L 3V V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1695 FA-1695
Fuel filter 2C5E-9155-BB 2C5E-9155-BB
Battery BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820S FL-820S
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The 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.
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2For 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
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to the MAX
line on reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)
5
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)4.0L 5.0 quarts
(4.7L)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)4.6L 6.0 quarts
(5.7L)
Fuel tank N/A All 22.5 gallons
(85.2L)
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Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............63
Power adjustable foot pedals .....63
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................227
Power door locks ........................92
Power mirrors .............................62
Power point ...........................60–61
Power steering ..........................204
fluid, checking and adding ....282
fluid, refill capacity ................287
fluid, specifications .........290, 292
Power Windows ...........................61
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................204
R
Radio ..........................18, 21, 25, 30
Rear window defroster ...............43
Relays ................................221, 230
Remote entry system .................94
illuminated entry ......................98
opening the trunk .....................95
Reverse sensing system ...........209
Roadside assistance ..................219
Roof rack .....................................90
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........130
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........117, 119–123, 125
Safety Canopy ...................135–136
Safety defects, reporting ..........246
Safety restraints ........117, 119–125belt minder .............................126
extension assembly ................125
for adults .........................120–123
for children .....................138–139
safety belt maintenance .........130
warning light and
chime ...............................125–126
Safety seats for children ..........141
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................294
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............117
Seats ..........................................105
child safety seats ....................141
front seats ...............................106
heated ......................................110
memory seat .....................95, 109
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................18
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ....23, 27, 32
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications ......286,
292
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................290, 292
Speed control ..............................64
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......197
Starting your vehicle ........195, 197
jump starting ..........................231
Steering wheel
controls ......................................66
tilting .........................................56
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................56
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