Maintenance and Specifications 274
Engine compartment 276
Engine oil 280
Battery 284
Engine Coolant 286
Fuel information 292
Air filter(s) 310
Part numbers 312
Refill capacities 313
Lubricant specifications 316
Accessories 326
Index 329
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid
and clutch
fluidMotorcraft
High
Performance
DOT 3
Motor
Vehicle
Brake FluidAll Fill to line or step
(for clutch) on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant
(yellow-
colored)4.2L V6 engine 17.6 quarts (16.7L)
4.6L V8 engine 20.5 quarts (19.4L)
5.4L V8 engine 20.9 quarts (19.8L)
Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)
8
Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20
Premium
Synthetic
Blend Motor
Oil (US)
Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20
Super
Premium
Motor Oil
(Canada)4.2L engine 6.0 quarts (5.7L)
4.6L engine 6.0 quarts (5.7L)
5.4L engine 7.0 quarts (6.6L)
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Maintenance and Specifications
313
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................43, 46, 49
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................35
AM/FM Stereo ...........................23
AM/FM/CD .................................26
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................30
Clutch
fluid ..........................................304
operation while driving ..........215
recommended shift speeds ....216
Compass, electronic ..............82, 84
calibration .................................84
set zone adjustment ...........84, 86
Console ........................................65
overhead ..............................65–66
Controls
power seat ...............................113
steering column ........................76
Coolant
checking and adding ..............286
refill capacities ................290, 313
specifications ..................316, 319
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................74
Customer Assistance ................234
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................261
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............262
Getting roadside assistance ...234
Getting the service
you need .................................257
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................262
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............260D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................54
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................305
engine oil .................................280
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........316
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................309
Driving under special
conditions ..................215, 224, 228
sand .........................................226
snow and ice ...........................229
through water .................227, 230
DVD system .................................42
E
Electronic message center .........84
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................251
Emergency Flashers .................236
Emission control system ..........300
Engine ........................................319
cleaning ...................................265
coolant .....................................286
fail-safe cooling .......................290
idle speed control ...................284
lubrication
specifications ..................316, 319
refill capacities ........................313
service points ..................276–278
starting after a collision .........237
Engine block heater .................204
Engine oil ..................................280
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Index
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