Maintenance and Specifications 200
Engine compartment 201
Engine oil 203
Battery 207
Engine Coolant 209
Fuel information 215
Air filter(s) 229
Part numbers 231
Refill capacities 232
Lubricant specifications 236
Engine data 239
Accessories 244
Index 246
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REFILL CAPACITIES
FluidFord Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake Fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
oil-gasoline
engine (includes
filter change)
8
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)All 6.0 quarts
(5.7L)
Engine oil-diesel
engine (includes
filter change)Refer to thePower Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
Engine
coolant-gasoline
engine
1
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)4.6L V8 engine 23.8 quarts
(22.6L)
4.6L V8 engine
with aux rear heat26.0 quarts
(24.6L)
5.4L V8 engine 28.8 quarts
(27.2L)
5.4L V8 engine
with aux rear heat30.8 quarts
(29.1L)
6.8L V10 engine 30.4 quarts
(28.8L)
6.8L V10 engine
with aux rear heat32.6 quarts
(30.8L)
Engine
coolant-diesel
engine
1
Refer to thePower Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dipstick
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Maintenance and Specifications
232
wiper blades ............................197
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .................................31–33
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................22, 27
AM/FM .......................................20
Compass, electronic ....................46
calibration .................................47
set zone adjustment .................46
Console
overhead ....................................45
Controls
power seat .................................60
Coolant
checking and adding ..............209
refill capacities ................213, 232
specifications ..................236, 239
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................50
Customer Assistance ................160
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................191
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................192
Getting roadside assistance ...160
Getting the service you
need .........................................187
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................193
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................191
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................35Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid .227
engine oil .................................203
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........236
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................226
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................159
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................181
Emergency Flashers .................162
Emission control system ..........223
Engine ................................239–240
cleaning ...................................196
coolant .....................................209
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................214
idle speed control ...................207
lubrication specifications ......236,
239
refill capacities ........................232
service points ..........................201
starting after a collision .........162
Engine block heater .................142
Engine oil ..................................203
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................203
checking and adding ..............203
dipstick ....................................203
filter, specifications ........206, 231
recommendations ...................206
refill capacities ........................232
specifications ..................236, 239
Exhaust fumes ..........................142
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Index
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