
Maintenance and Specifications 240
Engine compartment 242
Engine oil 245
Battery 249
Engine Coolant 251
Fuel information 257
Air filter(s) 271
Part numbers 273
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 274
Engine data 277
Accessories 280
Index 282
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluid and (clutch
fluid if equipped)Fill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A
Door weatherstrips — Silicone LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Body hinges, latches,
door striker plates and
rollers, seat tracks, fuel
filler door hinge and
spring, primary and
auxiliary hood latches— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Engine coolant 2.3L
engine12.5 quarts
(11.8L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant 3.0L
engine13.6 quarts
(12.9L)
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil 2.3L engine 4.5 quarts (4.25L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
2
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark Engine oil 3.0L engine 6.0 quarts (5.7L)
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............234
instrument panel ....................237
interior .....................................237
interior trim ............................237
plastic parts ............................236
washing ....................................233
waxing .....................................233
wheels ......................................234
wiper blades ............................236
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......39–40
Clock ............................................34
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................22, 26
AM/FM/CD .................................30
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................34
Single CD ..................................30
Clutch
fluid ..........................................268
operation while driving ..........184
recommended shift speeds ....185
Console ........................................55
overhead ....................................55
Controls
power seat .................................91
Coolant
checking and adding ..............251
refill capacities ................254, 274
specifications ..........................274
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Customer Assistance ................197
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................230
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............231
Getting roadside assistance ...197Getting the service you
need .........................................226
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................231
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............229
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................44
Defrost
rear window ..............................41
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................268
engine oil .................................245
Driving under special
conditions ..................183, 191, 193
sand .........................................192
snow and ice ...........................194
through water .................193, 196
E
Electronic message center .........63
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................218
Emission control system ..........265
Engine ........................................277
cleaning ...................................234
coolant .....................................251
fail-safe cooling .......................255
idle speed control ...................249
lubrication specifications .......274
refill capacities ........................274
service points ..................242–243
starting after a collision .........199
Engine block heater .................175
Engine oil ..................................245
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autolock .....................................76
keypad .......................................83
locking and unlocking doors ....84
programming entry code .........83
Keys .............................................85
positions of the ignition .........172
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................42
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
daytime running light ...............44
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................42
headlamps, flash to pass ..........44
instrument panel, dimming .....45
interior lamps .....................47–49
replacing bulbs .........................49
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................47
Liftgate ........................................71
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........176
Load limits .................................160
Loading instructions .................166
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................78
Lubricant specifications ...........274
Lug nuts ....................................218
Luggage rack ...............................72
M
Manual transaxle .......................184
fluid, checking and adding ....271
reverse .....................................185Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................274
lubricant specifications ..........274
Message center ...........................63
english/metric button ...............65
system check button ................65
warning messages .....................66
Mirrors .........................................58
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................58
fold away ...................................59
heated ........................................59
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................62
Motorcraft parts ........238, 257, 273
O
Octane rating ............................261
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................245
Overdrive ...................................180
P
Parking .......................................186
Parking brake ............................177
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....273
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................99
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................203
Power door locks ........................75
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................56
Power steering ..........................177
fluid, checking and adding ....267
fluid, refill capacity ................274
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