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4Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake/clutch
fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, door
hinges, striker
plates, seat
tracks and fuel
filler door hingeMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93–B
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
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–
LSP12 (Canada)WSS-M2C930-A
with API
Certification
Mark
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Manual transaxle
fluidMotorcraft
75W-90 gear oil
(non-synthetic)F32Z-19C547-MA WSS-M2C203-A1
Automatic
transaxle fluid
5-SpeedMotorcraft FNR5
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-9-QMM5 MAZDA V (S)
Automatic
transaxle fluid
6-SpeedMotorcraft
Premium
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-8-QAW WSS-M2C924-A
Windshield
washer fluidPremium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A WSB-M8B16–A2
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Cubic inches 140 182
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35 mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
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Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......29, 31
Clock ............................................51
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................22
AM/FM/CD .................................17
Clutch
fluid ..........................................235
operation while driving ..........168
recommended shift speeds
....168
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment
.................63
Console
........................................51
overhead
..............................50–51
Controls
power seat
.................................90
steering column
........................58
Coolant
checking and adding
..............218
refill capacities
................221, 243
specifications
..................245–246
Cruise control
(see Speed control)
....................55
Cupholder(s)
...............................93
Customer Assistance
................170
Ford Extended Service Plan
.195
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada
..............196
Getting roadside assistance
...170
Getting the service
you need
.................................191
Ordering additional owner’s
literature
.................................196
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program
...............194D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................36
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................235, 237
engine oil .................................211
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........245
Driving under special
conditions ..................................167
through water .........................169
E
Electronic message center .........61
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................185
Emission control system ..........232
Engine ................................246–247
cleaning ...................................199
coolant .....................................218
fail-safe cooling .......................222
idle speed control ...................216
lubrication
specifications ..................245–246
refill capacities ........................243
service points ..................208–209
starting after a collision .........172
Engine block heater .................159
Engine oil ..................................211
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................211
checking and adding ..............211
dipstick ....................................211
filter, specifications ........215, 242
recommendations ...................215
refill capacities ........................243
specifications ..................245–246
Exhaust fumes ..........................159
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................35
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................40
daytime running light ...............36
fog lamps ...................................36
headlamps .................................35
headlamps, flash to pass ..........37
instrument panel, dimming .....37
interior lamps ...........................39
replacing bulbs ...................39, 41
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................39
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................150
Locks
autolock .....................................80
childproof ..................................73
Lubricant specifications ...245–246
Lug nuts ....................................184
Lumbar support, seats ...............89
M
Manual transaxle
fluid capacities ........................243
fluid, checking and adding ....240
lubricant specifications ..........246
Manual transmission .................168
reverse .....................................169
Message center ...........................61
english/metric button ...............66
system check button ................65
warning messages .....................66
Mirrors ...................................50, 54automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................54
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Moon roof ....................................59
Motorcraft parts ........204, 223, 242
O
Octane rating ............................227
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................211
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....242
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................95
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................176
Power mirrors .............................54
Power point .................................52
Power steering ..........................163
fluid, checking and adding ....234
fluid, refill capacity ................243
fluid, specifications .........245–246
Power Windows ...........................53
R
Radio ......................................17, 21
Relays ........................................172
Remote entry system .................76
illuminated entry ................78–79
opening the trunk .....................76
Roadside assistance ..................170
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........106
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