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INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with a
clean and damp white cotton cloth, then with a clean and dry white
cotton cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner
(ZC-38-A) on the instrument panel and interior trim areas.
•Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion
of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the airbag system.
If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument
panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows:
1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth.
2. Apply Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-11-A) [In
Canada use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101)] to the wiped
area and spread around evenly.
3. Apply more Motorcraft cleaner to a clean white cotton cloth and press
the cloth onto the soiled area–allow this to set at room temperature for
30 minutes.
4. Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth to
clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds.
5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side
airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54).
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L SOHC V8 engine
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
4. Air filter assembly
5. Power steering fluid reservoir
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Battery
8. Power distribution box
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
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•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area.
•TheCheck Engineindicator light will illuminate.
•The message center (if equipped) will display Coolant over
temperature.
•The
symbol will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down, causing steering and braking
effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer toscheduled maintenance
informationfor the service interval
schedules.
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. Refer toMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper
fluid type.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN
and MAX 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 Spray LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant18.6 quarts
(17.6L)Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant with bittering
agent (yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling System
Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil
2
6.0 quarts (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super
Premium Motor Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with
API Certification Mark
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 MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
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washing ....................................215
waxing .....................................216
wheels ......................................216
wiper blades ............................218
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............35
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM .......................................19
AM/FM/CD .................................22
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................54
Console ........................................52
overhead ..............................52–53
Controls
power seat ...............................101
steering column ........................68
Coolant
checking and adding ..............231
refill capacities ................235, 256
specifications ..........................256
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................65
Cupholder(s) .............................104
Customer Assistance ................184
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................211
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................212
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .........................................207
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................213
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................211D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................39
Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................251
engine oil .................................226
Driving under special
conditions ..................................183
through water .........................183
E
Electronic message center .........74
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emission control system ..........247
Engine ........................................258
cleaning ...................................217
coolant .....................................231
fail-safe cooling .......................236
idle speed control ...................229
lubrication specifications .......256
refill capacities ........................256
service points ..........................224
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................172
Engine oil ..................................226
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................226
checking and adding ..............226
dipstick ....................................226
filter, specifications ........228, 254
recommendations ...................228
refill capacities ........................256
specifications ..........................256
Event data recording ....................6
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autolock .....................................84
keypad .......................................91
programming entry code .........91
Keys .......................................83, 96
positions of the ignition .........168
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................44
daytime running light ...............39
fog lamps ...................................39
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................42–45
replacing bulbs .........................45
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........173
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................178
Load limits .................................158
Locks
autolock .....................................84
childproof ..................................86
doors ..........................................83
Lubricant specifications ...........256
Lug nuts ....................................200
Lumbar support, seats .............103
M
Message center ...........................74
english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................77warning messages .....................79
Mirrors .........................................64
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................64
heated ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ........221, 237, 254
O
Octane rating ............................242
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................226
P
Parking brake ............................174
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....254
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................106
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................65
Power adjustable foot pedals .....65
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ..................83–84
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..................176–177
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacity ................256
Power Windows ...........................62
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 28
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Rear window defroster ...............37
Relays ................................187, 194
Remote entry system ...........87, 91
illuminated entry ......................90
locking/unlocking doors ...........88
opening the trunk .....................88
panic alarm ...............................88
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................89
replacing the batteries .............88
Roadside assistance ..................184
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........113
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................104, 108–113
Safety defects, reporting ..213–214
Safety restraints ........104, 108–113
Belt-Minder...........................114
extension assembly ................112
for adults .........................109–112
for children .............................131
lap belt ....................................110
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................106
safety belt maintenance .........113
warning light and chime ........114
Safety seats for children ..........135
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................259
Seats ............................................99
child safety seats ....................135
front seats .................................99
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................93, 96
Servicing your vehicle ..............222Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................22
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................31
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................254, 258
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................256
Speed control ..............................65
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......170
Starting your vehicle ........168–170
jump starting ..........................201
Steering
speed sensitive .......................177
Steering wheel
controls ......................................68
tilting .........................................51
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................51
Tires ...........................143–144, 194
alignment ................................151
care ..........................................147
changing ..........................194, 197
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................157
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................151
safety practices .......................150
sidewall information ...............152
snow tires and chains ............158
spare tire .........................195, 197
terminology .............................144
tire grades ...............................144
treadwear ........................143, 148
Towing .......................................164
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