ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level iswithin this
range,the oil level is acceptable.
DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level isbelow this
mark,engineoil must be added
to raise the level within the
normal operating range.
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Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
For information on transmission operation after the battery has been
disconnected, refer toShift strategyin theDrivingchapter.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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•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 toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin 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 (as much as
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.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to thescheduled maintenance
informationfor the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use MERCONAT 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 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 FLUID
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.
MAX
MIN
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part numberFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A
Hinges, latches, striker
plates and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler door
hinge and spring— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Engine coolant (Base
radiator without aux
rear heat)20.6 quarts
(19.5L)
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine coolant (Heavy
duty trailer tow radiator
without aux rear heat)21.1 quarts
(20.0L)
Engine coolant (Base
radiator with aux rear
heat)23.2 quarts
(22.0L)
Engine coolant (Heavy
duty trailer tow radiator
with aux rear heat)23.8 quarts
(22.5L)
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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
Six-speed automatic (6HP26) G
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................196
Accessory delay ..........................57
AdvanceTrac ..............................199
Air cleaner filter ...............293, 296
Air suspension ...........................204
description ..............................204
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................133, 137, 139
and child safety seats ............135
description ..............133, 137, 139
disposal ....................................142
driver airbag ............135, 138, 140
indicator light .................137, 142
operation .................135, 138, 140
passenger airbag .....135, 138, 140
side airbag ...............................137
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................275
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................196–197
Anti-theft system
arming the system ..................103
Audio system (see Radio) .........18
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................207
fluid, adding ............................293
fluid, checking ........................293
fluid, refill capacities ..............297
fluid, specification ..................297
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................24
Auxiliary power point .................54
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........297
refill capacities ........................297
B
Battery .......................................273acid, treating emergencies .....273
jumping a disabled battery ....241
maintenance-free ....................273
replacement, specifications ...296
servicing ..................................273
BeltMinder...............................129
Brakes ........................................196
anti-lock ...........................196–197
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................197
fluid, checking and adding ....292
fluid, refill capacities ..............297
fluid, specifications .................297
lubricant specifications ..........297
parking ....................................198
shift interlock ..........................205
Bulbs ............................................44
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....297
Cargo management system ........87
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................232
Child safety restraints ..............143
child safety belts ....................143
Child safety seats ......................146
in front seat ............................148
in rear seat ......................148, 150
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............260
instrument panel ....................261
interior .....................................262
interior trim ............................262
plastic parts ............................260
safety belts ..............................262
washing ....................................258
waxing .....................................259
wheels ......................................259
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................39
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................44
daytime running light ...............40
fog lamps ...................................39
headlamps .................................39
headlamps, flash to pass ..........40
interior lamps ...............42–43, 45
replacing bulbs .........................47
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Liftgate ......................83, 87, 95–96
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........197
Load limits .................................178
Loading instructions .................184
Locks
autolock ...............................89, 91
childproof ..................................93
doors ..........................................89
Lubricant specifications ...........297
Lug nuts ....................................241
Luggage rack ...............................88
Lumbar support, seats .............106
M
Message center ...........................71
english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................78
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors .........................................58
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................57
fold away ...................................58heated ........................................59
programmable memory ............97
signal .........................................59
Moon roof ....................................66
Motorcraft parts ........263, 281, 296
N
Navigation system .......................32
O
Octane rating ............................284
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................270
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................96
Parking brake ............................198
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....296
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................59
Power adjustable foot pedals .....59
Power deployable running
boards ..........................................60
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................225, 228
Power door locks ........................89
Power liftgate ..............................83
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................54
Power steering ..................203–204
fluid, checking and adding ....292
fluid, refill capacity ................297
fluid, specifications .................297
Power Windows ...........................55
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