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•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules.If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCON

AT F.
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 to its furthest point
(until it stops) 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.
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
Brake and clutch systems are supplied from the same reservoir.
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the “MIN” and
“MAX” lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range the performance of the
system could be compromised; seek
service from your authorized dealer
immediately.
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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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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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A
Accessory delay ..........................51
Air cleaner filter .......................241
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ................106, 114
and child safety seats ............108
description ......................106, 114
disposal ....................................117
driver airbag ....................108, 115
indicator light .........................117
operation .........................108, 115
passenger airbag .............108, 115
side airbag ...............................114
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................221
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................161–162
Anti-theft system ..................80, 83
arming the system ....................84
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 22
Automatic transmission ............165
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................167
fluid, adding ............................239
fluid, checking ........................239
fluid, refill capacities ..............243
fluid, specification ..................243
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................29
Auxiliary power point .................49
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........243
refill capacities ........................243
traction lok ..............................165
B
Battery .......................................219
acid, treating emergencies .....219jumping a disabled battery ....187
maintenance-free ....................219
replacement, specifications ...241
servicing ..................................219
BeltMinder
...............................101
Brakes ........................................161
anti-lock ...........................161–162
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................162
fluid, checking and adding ....238
fluid, refill capacities ..............243
fluid, specifications .................243
lubricant specifications ..........243
parking ....................................162
shift interlock ..........................165
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................42
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....243
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............118
child safety belts ....................118
Child safety seats ......................121
attaching with tether straps ..125
in front seat ............................122
in rear seat ..............................122
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............203
instrument panel ....................205
interior .....................................206
interior trim ............................206
plastic parts ............................204
washing ....................................201
waxing .....................................201
wheels ......................................202
wiper blades ............................204
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........162
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................165
Load limits .................................148
Locks ............................................71
autolock .....................................73
doors ..........................................71
Lubricant specifications ...........243
Lug nuts ....................................187
Lumbar support, seats ...............87
M
Manual transmission .................170
fluid capacities ........................243
lubricant specifications ..........243
reverse .....................................171
Message center ...........................62
display color ..............................63
english/metric button ...............64
MyColor display ........................63
system check button ................62
warning messages .....................68
Mirrors .........................................55
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................53
side view mirrors (power) .......55
Motorcraft parts ........207, 227, 241
O
Octane rating ............................231
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................214
P
Parking brake ............................162Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....241
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................92
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................178
Power door locks ........................73
Power mirrors .............................55
Power point .................................49
Power steering ..........................164
fluid, checking and adding ....238
fluid, refill capacity ................243
fluid, specifications .................243
Power Windows ...........................50
R
Radio ......................................19, 22
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system .................75
illuminated entry ......................78
locking/unlocking doors .....75–76
opening the trunk .....................76
panic alarm ...............................76
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................77
replacing the batteries .............76
Roadside assistance ..................173
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........100
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...91, 94–98
Safety defects, reporting ..........200
Safety restraints ..............91, 94–99
BeltMinder
............................101
extension assembly ..................99
for adults .............................95–98
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for children .....................117–118
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................92
safety belt maintenance .........100
warning light and
chime ...............................100–101
Safety seats for children ..........121
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................247
Satellite Radio Information ........32
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............91
Seats ............................................85
child safety seats ....................121
front seats .................................86
heated ........................................89
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................80
Servicing your vehicle ..............209
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................24
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................241, 246
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................243
Speed control ..............................55
Starting your vehicle .......157–158,
160
jump starting ..........................187
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................49
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................49Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....144
Tires ...................................130–131
alignment ................................138
care ..........................................134
changing ..................................184
checking the pressure ............134
inflating ...................................132
label .........................................143
replacing ..................................136
rotating ....................................138
safety practices .......................137
sidewall information ...............139
snow tires and chains ............148
spare tire .................................182
terminology .............................131
tire grades ...............................131
treadwear ........................130, 135
Towing .......................................154
recreational towing .................156
trailer towing ..........................154
wrecker ....................................193
Traction control ........................163
Traction-lok rear axle ...............165
Transmission
automatic operation ...............165
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....165
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................239
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................240
fluid, refill capacities ..............243
lubricant specifications ..........243
manual operation ....................170
Trunk ...........................................74
remote release ..........................76
Turn signal ..................................42
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