MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.9L OHV V6 engine 4.2L OHV V6 engine
Air filter element FA-1679 FA-1679
Battery BXT-59 BXT-59
BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750
Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B
Oil filter FL-400S FL-400S
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed inscheduled maintenance informationand is essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to the
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
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.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................68
AdvanceTrac ..............................216
Air cleaner filter ...............294, 299
Air filter, cabin ............................44
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ........153, 162, 164
and child safety seats ............155
description ..............153, 162, 164
disposal ....................................167
driver airbag ............155, 163, 165
indicator light .................161, 167
operation .................155, 163, 165
passenger airbag .....155, 163, 165
side airbag ...............................162
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................276
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................214–215
Anti-theft system ..............109, 111
arming the system ..................111
disarming a triggered
system .....................................112
Audio system
(see Radio) ................19, 21, 24, 27
Automatic transaxle .................219
fluid, adding ............................293
fluid, checking ........................293
fluid, refill capacities ..............300
fluid, specification ..................300
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................221
Auxiliary power point .................66
B
Battery .......................................274acid, treating emergencies .....274
battery saver .............................47
jumping a disabled battery ....245
maintenance-free ....................274
replacement, specifications ...299
servicing ..................................274
BeltMinder...............................148
Brakes ........................................214
anti-lock ...........................214–215
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............215
fluid, checking and adding ....292
fluid, refill capacities ..............300
fluid, specifications .................300
lubricant specifications ..........300
parking ....................................216
shift interlock ..........................219
Bulbs ............................................51
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....300
Cargo net .....................................91
Cassette tape player .......19, 21, 24
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............168
child safety belts ....................168
Child safety seats ......................171
in front seat ............................173
in rear seat ..............................173
tether anchorage hardware ...175
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............262
instrument panel ....................263
interior .....................................264
interior trim ............................264
plastic parts ............................262
washing ....................................260
waxing .....................................261
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capacity ...................................300
choosing the right fuel ...........284
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................289
detergent in fuel .....................286
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................281, 283, 286
filter, specifications ........281, 299
fuel pump shut-off switch .....227
improving fuel economy ........286
octane rating ...................285, 302
quality ......................................285
running out of fuel .................286
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................281
Fuses ..................................227–228
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............283
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................286
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................226
Head restraints .................113, 117
Headlamps ...................................45
aiming ........................................48
autolamp system .......................45
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............46
flash to pass ..............................46
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................45
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................35–36Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................74
Hood ..........................................268
I
Ignition ...............................211, 302
Illuminated visor mirror .............57
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................171
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................291
Instrument panel ........................65
cleaning ...................................263
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................47
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......245
K
Keyless entry system ...............106
autolock .....................................96
keypad .....................................107
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................108
programming entry code .......107
Keys .............................95, 109–110
positions of the ignition .........211
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................45
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................51
daytime running light ...............46
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Index
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