
•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.
•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.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle.
The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
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BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels below the “MAX” line
that do not trigger the brake system
warning lamp 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 your brake system could be compromised, seek
service from your authorized dealer immediately.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationfor scheduled
intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not
consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the
transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or
shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 20 miles [30 km]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30
minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient
temperature.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
PM-1 or PM-1-C /
ESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door weatherstrips — Silicone Spray LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant18.6 quarts
(17.6L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow colored)
2
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51- A1
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Hinges, latches, striker
plates, fuel filler door
hinge and seat tracks— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Power steering fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine oil 6.0 quarts (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
3
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Automatic transmission
fluid (4R75E)13.9 quarts
(13.2L)
4
Motorcraft MERCONV
AT F
5
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Rear axle fluid
8
4.50-4.75 pints
(2.1-2.3L)
7
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantX Y-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
4.50-4.75 pints
(2.1-2.3L)
6,7
Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
Lubricant (limousine)XY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank19.0 gallons
(71.9L)——
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However,
if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Use 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.
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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
Four-speed automatic (4R75E) – Sharonville H
Four-speed automatic (4R75E) – Livonia U
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A
Accessory delay ........................112
Air cleaner filter ...............306–307
Air suspension ...........................231
description ..............................231
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................175, 184
and child safety seats ............177
description ......................175, 184
disposal ....................................186
driver airbag ....................177, 185
indicator light .................184, 186
operation .........................177, 185
passenger airbag .............177, 185
side airbag ...............................184
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................285
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................227
Anti-theft system ..............149, 153
arming the system ..................153
disarming a triggered system 154
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................15, 18, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................233
fluid, adding ............................304
fluid, checking ........................304
fluid, refill capacities ..............309
fluid, specification ..................309
Auxiliary power point ...............110
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........309
refill capacities ........................309
traction lok ..............................231
B
Battery .......................................283acid, treating emergencies .....283
jumping a disabled battery ....255
maintenance-free ....................283
replacement, specifications ...307
servicing ..................................283
BeltMinder...............................171
Brakes ........................................227
anti-lock ...................................227
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................227
fluid, checking and adding ....304
fluid, specifications .................309
lubricant specifications ..........309
shift interlock ..........................231
Bulbs ..........................................101
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....309
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................248
Child safety restraints ..............187
child safety belts ....................187
Child safety seats ......................191
attaching with tether straps ..195
in front seat ............................192
in rear seat ..............................192
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............271
instrument panel ....................272
interior .....................................273
plastic parts ............................271
washing ....................................269
waxing .....................................270
wheels ......................................270
wiper blades ............................272
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............93
Clock ..........................................110
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bulb replacement
specifications chart ................102
daytime running light ...............98
fog lamps ...................................98
headlamps .................................97
headlamps, flash to pass ..........98
instrument panel, dimming .....99
interior lamps .................101–103
replacing bulbs .......................103
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................101
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........227
Load limits .................................213
Locks
childproof ................................140
doors ........................................138
Lubricant specifications ...........309
Lug nuts ....................................255
Lumbar support, seats .............156
M
Message center .........................124
english/metric button .............129
system check button ..............128
warning messages ...................132
Mirrors .......................................113
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................113
fold away .................................114
heated ......................................114
programmable memory ..........144
side view mirrors (power) .....113
Moon roof ..................................119
Motorcraft parts ........274, 291, 307
N
Navigation system .......................30cd functions ..............................47
destination mode ......................71
DVD location .............................91
map mode .................................51
quick start .................................32
radio functions ..........................39
O
Octane rating ............................296
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................280
P
Parking brake ............................228
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....307
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................162
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................114
Power adjustable foot pedals ...114
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................245
Power door locks ......................138
Power mirrors ...........................113
Power point ...............................110
Power steering ..........................230
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacity ................309
Power trunk ......................135–136
Power Windows .........................111
R
Radio ................................15, 18, 24
Rear window defroster ...............96
Relays ........................................242
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wrecker ....................................260
Traction control ........................229
Traction-lok rear axle ...............231
Transmission .............................231
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....231
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................304
fluid, refill capacities ..............309
lubricant specifications ..........309
Trunk .........................................140
remote release ................136, 143
Turn signal ................................101
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................313Vehicle loading
..........................213
Ventilating your vehicle
...........226
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Water, Driving through
.............238
Windows
power
.......................................111
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
........................................108
replacing wiper blades
...........280
Wrecker towing
.........................260
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