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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid and
clutch fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
Door weather
stripsSilicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
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 oil2.3L and 3.0L
engines
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
and API
Certification
Mark
4.0L engines
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W30-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W30-LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C929–A
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, door
checks, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots,
brake and
clutch pedal
shaft, clutch
pilot bearing
and. input shaft
spline (manual
transmission)Motorcraft
Premium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C or XG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B
Power steering
fluid, transfer
case fluid (4X4)
and
transmission
fluid (manual)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmission
(5R44E and
5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM MERCONV
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance
informationto determine the correct service interval.
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Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................18
AM/FM stereo CD .....................20
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....23
CD-MP3 .....................................31
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Clutch
fluid ..........................................231
operation while driving ..........145
recommended shift speeds ....146
Console ........................................50
Coolant
checking and adding ..............213
refill capacities ................217, 237
specifications ..................240, 243
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................52
Customer Assistance ................157
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................189
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................189
Getting roadside assistance ...157
Getting the service you
need .........................................185
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................190
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................188
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................40
Dipstick
engine oil .................................205
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........240Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................234
Driving under special
conditions ..................147, 150, 153
sand .........................................152
snow and ice ...........................154
through water .................152, 156
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................178
Emergency Flashers .................159
Emission control system ..........227
Engine ........................................243
cleaning ...................................193
coolant .....................................213
idle speed control ...................211
lubrication
specifications ..................240, 243
refill capacities ........................237
service points ..................201–203
starting after a collision .........159
Engine block heater .................138
Engine oil ..................................205
checking and adding ..............205
dipstick ....................................205
filter, specifications ........209, 236
recommendations ...................209
refill capacities ........................237
specifications ..................240, 243
Exhaust fumes ..........................138
F
Fluid capacities .........................237
Foglamps .....................................40
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......147
driving off road .......................149
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