IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.5L V6 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Power distribution box
6. Air filter assembly
7. Transmission fluid dipstick
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine coolant11.7 quarts
(11.09L)Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant with
bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
2
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant–with
trailer tow package12.83 quarts
(12.14L)
Power steering fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Automatic
transmission fluid10.0 quarts (9.5L)
3
Motorcraft MERCONV
AT F
4
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Rear differential
(AWD) fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
5
12 ounces (0.35L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer
fluid4.75 quarts (4.5L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank
(front-wheel drive)19.2 gallons
(72.7L)——
Fuel tank (all-wheel
drive)20.8 gallons
(78.7L)——
1Use 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.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............268
instrument panel ....................270
interior .............................270–271
plastic parts ............................268
safety belts ..............................270
washing ....................................266
waxing .....................................267
wheels ......................................267
wiper blades ............................269
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................54, 56, 58
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................95
Console ........................................78
overhead ....................................77
Controls
power seat ...............................130
steering column ........................85
Convertible
cleaning ...................................269
Coolant
checking and adding ..............283
refill capacities ................286, 304
specifications ..........................304
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................83
Cupholder(s) .............................139
Customer Assistance ................235
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................263
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................264
Getting roadside assistance ...235
Getting the service you
need .........................................259
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................264Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................262
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................64
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................300
engine oil .................................277
Driving under special
conditions ..................227, 230, 232
sand .........................................231
snow and ice ...........................233
through water .................232, 234
DVD system .................................27
E
Electronic message center .........92
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................251
Emission control system ..........296
Engine ........................................307
cleaning ...................................268
coolant .....................................283
fail-safe cooling .......................287
idle speed control ...................281
lubrication specifications .......304
refill capacities ........................304
service points ..........................275
starting after a collision .........237
Engine block heater .................217
Engine oil ..................................277
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................277
checking and adding ..............277
dipstick ....................................277
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Index
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