IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L SOHC V8 engine
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
4. Air filter assembly
5. Power steering fluid reservoir
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Battery
8. Power distribution box
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
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•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area.
•TheCheck Engineindicator light will illuminate.
•The message center (if equipped) will display Coolant over
temperature.
•The
symbol will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down, causing steering and braking
effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer toscheduled maintenance
informationfor the service interval
schedules.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer toMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper
fluid type.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Power steering fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Automatic transmission
fluid (4R75E)13.9 quarts
(13.2L)
3
Motorcraft MERCONV
AT F
4
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Rear axle fluid
5
5.0 pints (2.4L)
6,7
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Rear axle fluid (Police)
5
Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140- QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank19.0 gallons
(71.9L)——
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.3Indicates 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. Police or Handling Package refill
capacity- 12.8 quarts (12.1L).
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washing ....................................215
waxing .....................................216
wheels ......................................216
wiper blades ............................218
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............35
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM .......................................19
AM/FM/CD .................................22
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................53
Console ........................................51
overhead ..............................51–52
Controls
power seat ...............................100
steering column ........................67
Coolant
checking and adding ..............231
refill capacities ................235, 256
specifications ..........................256
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................64
Cupholder(s) .............................103
Customer Assistance ................183
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................211
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................212
Getting roadside assistance ...183
Getting the service you
need .........................................207
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................213
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................211D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................39
Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................251
engine oil .................................226
Driving under special
conditions ..................................182
through water .........................182
E
Electronic message center .........73
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emission control system ..........247
Engine ........................................259
cleaning ...................................217
coolant .....................................231
fail-safe cooling .......................236
idle speed control ...................229
lubrication specifications .......256
refill capacities ........................256
service points ..........................224
starting after a collision .........185
Engine block heater .................171
Engine oil ..................................226
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................226
checking and adding ..............226
dipstick ....................................226
filter, specifications ........228, 254
recommendations ...................228
refill capacities ........................256
specifications ..........................256
Event data recording ....................6
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autolock .....................................83
keypad .......................................90
programming entry code .........90
Keys .......................................82, 95
positions of the ignition .........167
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................42
daytime running light ...............39
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................41–43
replacing bulbs .........................43
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................40
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........172
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................177
Load limits .................................157
Locks
autolock .....................................83
childproof ..................................85
doors ..........................................82
Lubricant specifications ...........256
Lug nuts ....................................200
Lumbar support, seats .............102
M
Message center ...........................73
english/metric button ...............77
system check button ................76
warning messages .....................78Mirrors .........................................63
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................62
fold away ...................................63
heated ........................................63
side view mirrors (power) .......63
Moon roof ....................................68
Motorcraft parts ........220, 237, 254
O
Octane rating ............................242
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................226
P
Parking brake ............................173
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....254
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................105
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................64
Power adjustable foot pedals .....64
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................190
Power door locks ..................82–83
Power mirrors .............................63
Power point .................................60
Power steering ..................175–176
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacity ................256
Power Windows ...........................61
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 28
Rear window defroster ...............37
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