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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A
Body hinges, latches,
door striker plates and
rollers, seat tracks, fuel
filler door hinge and
spring, primary and
auxiliary hood latches— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Engine coolant 2.3L
engine6.3 quarts (6.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
1
V C-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant 3.0L
engine10.6 quarts
(10.0L)
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil 2.3L engine 4.5 quarts (4.25L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
2
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark Engine oil 3.0L engine 6.0 quarts (5.7L)
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Transmission fluid10.2 quarts
(9.6L)
3
Motorcraft MERCONV
AT F
4
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Power steering fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON
Rear axle fluid (4X4)
5
2.96 pints (1.4L)
6
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
fluid (4X4)
7
12 ounces (0.35L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer fluid 2.7 quarts (2.6L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank16.5 gallons
(62.5L)——
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use 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.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level
should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCONV should only use MERCONV fluid or fluid that
is specified dual usage MERCON/ MERCONV. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may
cause transmission damage.
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54X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than -40° F (-40° C) should
change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part
number XY-75W140-QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.6Fill to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.7The Power Transfer Unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube. Lubricant levels are not to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Replace Power Transfer Unit
lubricant with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water. Never engage
the 4X4 feature while on dry pavement.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Cubic inches 140 183
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
Engine drivebelt routing
•2.3L I4 Engine with A/C—Without A/C similar
•3.0L V6 Engine
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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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 4
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A
Accessory delay ..........................48
Air cleaner filter ...............261–262
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................104–105, 113, 116
and child safety seats ............106
description ..............105, 113, 116
disposal ....................................119
driver airbag ............107, 114, 117
indicator light .........113, 115, 118
operation .................107, 114, 117
passenger airbag .....107, 114, 117
side airbag ...............................113
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................179
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................241
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................169
Anti-theft system ..................77, 80
arming the system ....................80
disarming a triggered system ..81
triggering ...................................81
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 23
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................259
fluid, checking ........................259
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................174
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specification ..................264
Auxiliary power point .................47
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........264
refill capacities ........................264B
Battery .......................................239
acid, treating emergencies .....239
battery saver .............................39
jumping a disabled battery ....207
maintenance-free ....................239
replacement, specifications ...262
servicing ..................................239
BeltMinder...............................100
Brakes ................................168–169
anti-lock ...................................169
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................169
fluid, checking and adding ....259
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specifications .................264
lubricant specifications ..........264
parking ....................................170
shift interlock ..........................171
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....264
Cargo area shade ........................65
Cargo management system ........65
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety restraints ..............119
child safety belts ....................119
Child safety seats ......................123
attaching with tether straps ..127
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ..............................124
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............224
instrument panel ....................227
interior .....................................227
interior trim ............................227
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................245
Fluid capacities .........................264
Foglamps .....................................35
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................179
indicator light .........................179
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................171
Fuel ............................................247
calculating fuel
economy ............................57, 252
cap ...........................................249
capacity ...................................264
choosing the right fuel ...........250
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................254
detergent in fuel .....................251
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................247, 249, 252
filter, specifications ........247, 262
fuel pump shut-off switch .....189
improving fuel economy ........252
octane rating ...................250, 267
quality ......................................251
running out of fuel .................251
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................247
Fuses ..................................189–190
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............249
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................252
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................188Head restraints .....................82, 86
Headlamps ...................................33
aiming ........................................36
autolamp system .......................33
bulb specifications ....................39
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................33
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition ...............................165, 267
Illuminated visor mirror .............46
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................123
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................257
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................35
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......207
K
Keyless entry system .................76
autolock .....................................69
keypad .......................................76
locking and unlocking doors ....77
programming entry code .........76
Keys .............................................78
positions of the ignition .........165
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