REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Between MAX
and MIN on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)3.0L engine 11.6 quarts
(11.0L)
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
2
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)3.0L engine 6.0 quarts (5.7L)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 20.0 gallons
(75.7)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT F3.0L engine Between MAX
and MIN on
reservoir
Automatic
transaxleMotorcraft
Continuously
Variable Chain
Type
Transmission
Fluid
3
CVT automatic
transaxle10.0 quarts
(9.5L)4
Premium
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid
3
6–speed
automatic
transaxle7.4 quarts (7.0L)4
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Rear Axle
LubricantMotorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantAWD 1.5 pints (0.7L)
Coupler Volvo
Transmission
Oil, ClutchCoupler 1.5 pints (0.7L)
Power Transfer
Unit (PTU)
fluidMotorcraft
Specialty Power
Transfer Unit
FluidPower Transfer
Unit (PTU)1.9 pints (0.9L)
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 101 oz (3.0L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
3Using any transmission fluid other than those that meet the
recommended specification may cause internal transaxle damage.
4Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid
changes.
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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autolock .....................................94
keypad .......................................93
locking and unlocking doors ....94
programming entry code .........93
Keys .............................................97
positions of the ignition .........172
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................48
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................53
daytime running light ...............50
fog lamps ...................................49
headlamps .................................48
headlamps, flash to pass ..........49
instrument panel, dimming .....50
interior lamps ...........................52
replacing bulbs .............53–54, 57
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................52
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........176
Load limits .................................163
Locks
autolock .....................................94
childproof ..................................85
doors ..........................................84
Lubricant specifications ...262, 264
Lug nuts ....................................208
Lumbar support, seats .............102
M
Message center ...........................74
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................79
warning messages .....................80
Mirrors .........................................64automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
fold away ...................................64
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ........228, 245, 259
N
Navigation system .......................25
O
Octane rating ............................249
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................234
P
Parking brake ............................177
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....259
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................110
Power adjustable foot pedals .....65
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................198
Power door locks ........................84
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..........................178
fluid, checking and adding ....255
fluid, refill capacity ................260
fluid, specifications .........262, 264
Power Windows ...........................61
R
Radio ......................................17, 20
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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