Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
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
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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ItemsFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Coupler fluid Volvo
Transmission
Oil, Clutch1161641
—
Power Transfer
Unit (PTU) fluidMotorcraft
Specialty Power
Transfer Unit
FluidXY-75W90–PTU
—
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
and API
Certification
Mark
Constant
velocity jointsCV Joint Grease
(High Temp.)XG-5 WSS-M2C258–A1
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A (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
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Using any transaxle fluid other than those that meet the
recommended specification may cause internal transaxle damage.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................59
Air cleaner filter .......................254
Air conditioning ....................39, 41
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................118, 127, 129
and child safety seats ............120
description ..............118, 127, 129
disposal ....................................132
driver airbag ............120, 127, 130
indicator light .................126, 132
operation .................120, 127, 130
passenger airbag .....120, 127, 130
side airbag ...............................127
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................181
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................234
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................171–172
Anti-theft system ..................92, 95
arming the system ....................95
disarming a triggered
system .......................................96
triggering ...................................96
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 19
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ....................251–252
fluid, checking ................251–252
fluid, refill capacities ..............255
fluid, specification ..................259
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................176, 178
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........257
B
Battery .......................................232acid, treating emergencies .....232
jumping a disabled battery ....203
maintenance-free ....................232
replacement, specifications ...254
servicing ..................................232
BeltMinder .................................113
Brakes ........................................171
anti-lock ...........................171–172
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............172
fluid, checking and adding ....251
fluid, refill capacities ..............255
fluid, specifications .........257, 259
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
parking ....................................172
shift interlock ..........................175
Bulbs ............................................49
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....255
Cargo net .....................................79
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................197
Child safety restraints ..............133
child safety belts ....................133
Child safety seats ......................136
attaching with tether straps ..140
in front seat ............................137
in rear seat ..............................137
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............220
instrument panel ....................221
interior .....................................222
interior trim ............................222
plastic parts ............................220
washing ....................................218
waxing .....................................219
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wheels ......................................219
wiper blades ............................221
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......39, 41
Clock ............................................56
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................20
AM/FM/CD .................................16
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................72
Console ........................................56
overhead ..............................55–56
Controls
power seat ...............................100
steering column ........................64
Coolant
checking and adding ..............234
refill capacities ................239, 255
specifications ..................257, 259
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................61
Cupholder(s) .............................104
Customer Assistance ................188
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................215
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............216
Getting roadside assistance ...188
Getting the service you
need .........................................211
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................216
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............214
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................47Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................251–252
engine oil .................................229
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........257
Driving under special
conditions ..........................182, 185
sand .........................................183
snow and ice ...........................186
through water .................184, 187
E
Electronic message center .........70
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................203
Emission control system ..........248
Engine ........................................259
cleaning ...................................220
coolant .....................................234
idle speed control ...................232
lubrication
specifications ..................257, 259
refill capacities ........................255
service points ..........................227
starting after a collision .........190
Engine block heater .................171
Engine oil ..................................229
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................229
checking and adding ..............229
dipstick ....................................229
filter, specifications ........231, 254
recommendations ...................231
refill capacities ........................255
specifications ..................257, 259
Exhaust fumes ..........................171
F
Fluid capacities .........................255
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