Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil (includes
filter change)6.0 quarts (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
3
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20- LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
Engine coolant11.6 quarts
(11.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
4
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Power steering fluidBetween MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON
Windshield washer fluid 101 oz (3.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank 20.0 gallons (75.7) — —
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2Using any transmission fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause
internal transaxle damage.3Use 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.4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................70
Air cleaner filter .......................271
Air conditioning ....................48, 50
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................131–132, 140, 142
and child safety seats ............133
description ..............132, 140, 142
disposal ....................................145
driver airbag ............134, 141, 143
indicator light .................140, 145
operation .................134, 141, 143
passenger airbag .....134, 141, 143
side airbag ...............................140
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................195
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................250
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................186
Anti-theft system ..............105, 108
arming the system ..................108
disarming a
triggered system .....................109
triggering .................................109
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 21
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ....................268–269
fluid, checking ................268–269
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specification ..................272
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................191–192
B
Battery .......................................248acid, treating emergencies .....248
jumping a disabled battery ....217
maintenance-free ....................248
replacement, specifications ...271
servicing ..................................248
Belt-Minder.............................126
Booster seats .............................146
Brakes ........................................185
anti-lock ...................................186
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................186
fluid, checking and adding ....268
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specifications .................272
lubricant specifications ..........272
parking ....................................187
shift interlock ..........................189
Bulbs ............................................58
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....272
Cargo net .....................................90
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................210
Child safety restraints ..............146
child safety belts ....................146
Child safety seats ......................150
attaching with
tether straps ...........................154
in front seat ............................151
in rear seat ..............................151
Child safety seats -
booster seats .............................146
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............235
instrument panel ....................236
interior .....................................237
plastic parts ............................235
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washing ....................................233
waxing .....................................234
wheels ......................................234
wiper blades ............................236
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 50
Clock ............................................66
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................22
AM/FM/CD .................................17
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................83
Console ........................................67
overhead ....................................66
Controls
power seat ...............................112
steering column ........................75
Coolant
checking and adding ..............250
refill capacities ................255, 272
specifications ..........................272
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................72
Cupholder(s) .............................117
Customer Assistance ................202
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................229
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............230
Getting roadside assistance ...202
Getting the service
you need .................................225
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................231
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................229D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................268–269
engine oil .................................244
Driving under special
conditions ..........................196, 199
sand .........................................197
snow and ice ...........................200
through water .................198, 201
DVD system .................................30
E
Electronic message center .........81
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................217
Emission control system ..........264
Engine ........................................274
cleaning ...................................235
coolant .....................................250
idle speed control ...................248
lubrication specifications .......272
refill capacities ........................272
service points ..........................242
starting after a collision .........204
Engine block heater .................185
Engine oil ..................................244
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................244
checking and adding ..............244
dipstick ....................................244
filter, specifications ........247, 271
recommendations ...................247
refill capacities ........................272
specifications ..........................272
Exhaust fumes ..........................185
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Index
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