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ItemFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM),
VC-7-B (CA, OR
and NM)WSS-
M97B51-A1
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.0L I4 engine 2.3L I4 engine
Cubic inches 121 138
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1–3–4–2 1–3–4–2
Ignition system C.O.P C.O.P
Compression ratio 10.1:1 9.7:1
Spark plug gap .051 inch +/- .002
1.3 mm +/- .05.051 inch +/- .002
1.3 mm +/- .05
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensionsSedan - inches
(mm)3dr/5dr -
inches (mm)Wagon - inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
length175.2 (4450) 168.5 (4279) 178.5 (4533)
(2) Overall
width78.7 (1998) 78.7 (1998) 78.7 (1998)
(3) Overall
height56.9 (1446) 57.0 (1447) 59.2 (1504)
1
(4) Wheelbase 103.0 (2615) 103.0 (2615) 103.0 (2615)
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Clutch
fluid ..........................................201
operation while driving ..........139
recommended shift speeds ....140
Console
overhead ....................................40
Controls
steering column ........................47
Coolant
checking and adding ..............184
refill capacities ................188, 205
specifications ..................207–208
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................44
Customer Assistance ................142
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................167
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................168
Getting roadside assistance ...142
Getting the service you
need .........................................163
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................168
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................166
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................29
Defrost
rear window ..............................28
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................201
engine oil .................................180
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........207Driving under special
conditions ..................................139
through water .........................141
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................157
Emission control system ..........198
Engine ........................................208
cleaning ...................................171
coolant .....................................184
idle speed control ...................182
lubrication
specifications ..................207–208
refill capacities ........................205
service points ..........................178
starting after a collision .........143
Engine block heater .................132
Engine fan .................................178
Engine oil ..................................180
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................180
checking and adding ..............180
dipstick ....................................180
filter, specifications ........181, 203
recommendations ...................181
refill capacities ........................205
specifications ..................207–208
Exhaust fumes ..........................131
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .........176, 178
Floor mats ...................................49
Fluid capacities .........................205
Foglamps .....................................30
Fuel ............................................190
calculating fuel economy .......195
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cap ...........................................192
capacity ...................................205
choosing the right fuel ...........193
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................198
detergent in fuel .....................194
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................190, 192, 195
filter, specifications ........190, 203
fuel pump shut-off switch .....143
improving fuel economy ........195
octane rating ...................194, 208
quality ......................................194
running out of fuel .................194
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................190
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......143
Fuses ..................................144–145
G
Garage door opener ....................41
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............192
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................195
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................143
Headlamps ...................................29
aiming ........................................30
bulb specifications ....................32
daytime running lights .............29
flash to pass ..............................29
high beam .................................29
turning on and off ....................29
Heating
heater only system ...................25
Hood ..........................................177I
Ignition ...............................129, 208
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..98
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................200
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................173
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................30
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......157
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................52
Keys
positions of the ignition .........129
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................32
daytime running light ...............29
fog lamps ...................................30
headlamps .................................29
headlamps, flash to pass ..........29
instrument panel, dimming .....30
interior lamps ...........................31
replacing bulbs ...................32, 35
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................31
Liftgate ........................................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........133
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