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•Fill level for V6
•Fill level for V8
4. Add enough fluid through the filler opening to bring the fluid up to
the recommended levels.
5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection in this chapter.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1773 FA-1773
Fuel filter FG-1083 FG-1083
Battery BXT-96R BXT-96R
Battery - (with High
Electrical content)BXT-40R BXT-40R
Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve
1(non-serviceable)
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.
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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
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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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluid and (clutch
fluid-if equipped)Between MIN and
MAX lines on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 or PM-1-C /
ESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door weatherstrips — Silicone LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood latch,
auxiliary hood latch,
striker plates, seat
tracks and fuel filler
door hinge— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Engine coolant 4.0L
engine12.5 quarts
(11.8L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
3
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant 4.6L
engine13.6 quarts
(12.9L)
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil (4.0L engine) 5.0 quarts (4.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
6
XO-5W30-QSP (US)
CXO-5W30-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C929-A and API
Certification Mark
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil (4.6L engine) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
6
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C 930-A with
API Certification Mark
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Power steering fluidFill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on reservoirMotorcraft MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON
Rear axle fluid 7.5 inch
axle (4.0L engine)3.25 pints (1.5L)
Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
XY-75W140-QL /
WSP-M2C192-A
Rear axle fluid 8.8 inch
axle (4.6L engine)4.25 pints (2.0L)
Automatic transmission
fluid11.9 quarts
(11.2L)
4
Motorcraft MERCONV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Manual transmission
fluid
(4.0L V6 engine)2.75 quarts
(2.6L)
5
Motorcraft MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON
Manual transmission
fluid
(4.6L engine)3.2 quarts (3.0L)
5
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Windshield washer fluid 4.0 quarts (3.8L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank16.0 gallons
(60.6L)——
1Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle
has been submerged in water.2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand MERCONV are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer toscheduled maintenance
informationto determine the correct service interval.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should be checked by an
authorized dealer.5Service refill capacity is covered underchecking and adding manual transmission fluidin this
chapter.6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and the API
Certification mark.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.0L V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine
Cubic inches 245 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.040–0.050 inch
(1.02–1.27 mm)
1
Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.8:1
1The spark plug gap is not adjustable on the 4.6L V8.
Engine drivebelt routing
•4.0L V6 Engine
•4.6L V8 Engine
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Five-speed manual (T5) F
Five-speed manual (TR3650) K
Five-speed automatic (5R55S) L
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