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Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to thescheduled maintenance
informationfor the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid or MERCON

AT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the “MIN” and
“MAX” lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range the performance of your
brake system could be
compromised; seek service from
your authorized dealer immediately.
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2For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled 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 line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
6
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)All 7.0 quarts
(6.6 L)
Fuel tank N/A All 28.0 gallons
(106L)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCON
V
AT F4R70/75 E 13.9 quarts
(13.1L)2
Transfer case
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT F4x4 vehicles 2.0 quarts
(1.9L)
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ItemFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
4x4 front wheel
bearings, 4x4
spindle needle
bearings, spindle
thrust bearings
& front drive
axle u-joint/slip
splineHigh
Temperature
4x4 Front Axle
& Wheel Bearing
GreaseE8TZ-19590-A ESA-M1C198-A
Automatic
transmission
(4R70/75 E)
1
Motorcraft
MERCON
V
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCON
V
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON

Rear axle
2Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubeXY–75W140–QL WSL–M2C192–A
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubeXY-80W90–QL WSP-M2C197–A
Transfer case
(4X4)Motorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON

Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
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waxing .....................................301
wheels ......................................302
wiper blades ............................303
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............87
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................26
Compass, electronic ..................123
calibration ...............................124
set zone adjustment .......124, 126
Console ......................................110
overhead ..........................107–108
Controls
power seat ...............................154
steering column ......................118
Coolant
checking and adding ..............318
refill capacities ................322, 340
specifications ..................343, 345
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................114
Customer Assistance ................265
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................298
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............299
Getting roadside assistance ...265
Getting the service
you need .................................292
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................300
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................295
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............298
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................94Defrost
rear window ..............................92
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................336
engine oil .................................313
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........343
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................339
Driving under special
conditions ..................251, 258, 262
sand .........................................260
snow and ice ...........................263
through water .................261, 264
E
Electronic message center .......125
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................285
Emission control system ..........332
Engine ................................345–346
cleaning ...................................302
coolant .....................................318
fail-safe cooling .......................323
idle speed control ...................316
lubrication
specifications ..................343, 345
refill capacities ........................340
service points ..........................310
starting after a collision .........266
Engine block heater .................238
Engine oil ..................................313
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................313
checking and adding ..............313
dipstick ....................................313
filter, specifications ........315, 339
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Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................114
Power adjustable foot pedals ...114
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................269
Power door locks ......................138
Power mirrors ...........................112
Power point ...............................108
Power steering ..........................244
fluid, checking and adding ....335
fluid, refill capacity ................340
fluid, specifications .........343, 345
Power Windows .........................111
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................247
R
Radio ......................................19, 24
Rear window defroster ...............92
Relays ........................................268
Remote entry system .......139, 141
illuminated entry ....................144
locking/unlocking doors .........140
opening the trunk ...................140
panic alarm .............................141
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................143
Reverse sensing system ...........252
Roadside assistance ..................265
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........175
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............166,
169–170, 172–173, 175Safety Canopy ...........................184
Safety defects, reporting ..........300
Safety restraints .......................166,
169–170, 172–175
belt minder .............................176
extension assembly ................175
for adults .................170, 172–173
for children .....................187–188
lap belt ....................................171
safety belt maintenance .........175
warning light and chime ........176
Safety seats for children ..........191
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................347
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............166
Seats ..........................................151
child safety seats ....................191
cleaning ...................................305
memory seat ...................141, 155
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............147–149
Servicing your vehicle ..............308
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................26
Snowplowing .................................8
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........279
Spark plugs,
specifications .............339, 345–346
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................343, 345
Speed control ............................114
Starting your vehicle ........235–237
jump starting ..........................285
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Steering wheel
controls ....................................118
tilting .......................................106
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................260
Roadside Emergencies ...........277
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....217
Warning Displays ..............16, 131
Tires ...........................203–204, 277
alignment ................................215
care ..........................................214
changing ..................277, 279–280
checking the pressure ............206
inspecting and inflating .........205
label .........................................213
replacing ..................................208
rotating ....................................216
safety practices .......................215
sidewall information ...............209
snow tires and chains ............221
spare tire .................................278
terminology .............................205
tire grades ...............................204
treadwear ........................204, 214
Towing .......................................228
recreational towing .................234
trailer towing ..........................228
wrecker ....................................290Transmission .............................248
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....248
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................336
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
lubricant specifications ..343, 345
Trunk .........................................140
Turn signal ..................................96
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................346
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................348
Vehicle loading ..........................221
Ventilating your vehicle ...........237
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................311
Water, Driving through .............264
Windows
power .......................................111
rear wiper/washer ...................106
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................105
checking and adding fluid .....311
liftgate reservoir .....................311
replacing wiper blades ...........312
Wrecker towing .........................290
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