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Maintenance and Specifications 275
Engine compartment 277
Engine oil 279
Battery 282
Engine Coolant 284
Fuel information 290
Air filter(s) 302
Part numbers 303
Refill capacities 304
Lubricant specifications 306
Accessories 312
Index 314
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Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
All Fill to MAX line
on reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
6
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)All 6.5 quarts
(6.2L)
Engine coolant
2Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)All 11.9 quarts
(11.3L)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to MAX line
on reservoir
Rear axle
3Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Rear Axle
LubricantAll 2.5-2.7 pints
(1.2-1.3L)
Fuel tank N/A All 18.0 gallons
(68.0L)
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waxing .....................................269
wheels ......................................270
wiper blades ............................271
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......88, 90
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................18
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................22
Compass, electronic ..................111
calibration ...............................112
set zone adjustment ...............112
Console ......................................106
overhead ..................................107
Controls
power seat ...............................156
steering column ......................117
Coolant
checking and adding ..............284
refill capacities ................288, 304
specifications ..................306–307
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................114
Customer Assistance ................237
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................266
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................267
Getting roadside assistance ...237
Getting the service you
need .........................................262
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................267
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................265
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................97Defrost
rear window ..............................95
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................301
engine oil .................................279
Doors
central unlocking ....................140
lubricant specifications ..........306
Driving under special
conditions ..................................234
through water .........................236
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................255
Emergency Flashers .................239
Emission control system ..........297
Engine ................................307–308
cleaning ...................................270
coolant .....................................284
fail-safe cooling .......................289
idle speed control ...................282
lubrication
specifications ..................306–307
refill capacities ........................304
service points ..........................277
Engine block heater .................222
Engine oil ..................................279
checking and adding ..............279
dipstick ....................................279
filter, specifications ........281, 303
recommendations ...................281
refill capacities ........................304
specifications ..................306–307
Exhaust fumes ..........................221
F
Fail safe cooling ........................289
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