Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Engage the parking brake fully –
put in first gear.
3. Ensure the vehicle cannot move.
4. Clean the filler plug.
5. Remove the filler plug and
inspect the fluid level.
6. Fluid level should be at bottom of
the opening.
7. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is
within 3/8 inch (10mm) of the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle
on a level surface.
8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection in this chapter.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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Changing the air filter element
•2.3L I4 engine
•3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.
2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.
•2.3L I4 engine
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•3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing.
4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or
debris and to ensure good sealing.
5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause
filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly
seated.
6. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps.
Note:Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine
Air filter element FA-1683 FA-1771
Battery BXL-96R-500 BXL-96R-590
Oil filter FL-2017-B
1FL-820-S
PCV valve2
Spark Plugs3
1
When changing oil filter you must also replace the filter cap O-ring. The
oil filter drain plug O-ring must also be replaced whenever the oil filter
drain plug is removed. Reuse of the O-rings may cause engine oil leakage
and may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if the O-rings are not replaced.
2The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed inscheduled maintenance informationand is essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................67
Air cleaner filter ...............261–263
Air conditioning ....................41, 43
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................120, 129, 132
and child safety seats ............122
description ..............120, 129, 132
disposal ....................................135
driver airbag ............122, 130, 133
indicator light .........128, 131, 134
operation .................122, 130, 133
passenger airbag .....122, 130, 133
side airbag ...............................129
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................182
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................173
Anti-theft system ..................95, 98
arming the system ....................98
disarming a triggered system ..99
triggering ...................................99
Audio system (see Radio) ...20, 25
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................256
fluid, checking ........................256
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................178–179
fluid, adding ....................258, 261
fluid, checking ................258, 261
fluid, refill capacities ..............265
fluid, specification ..................265Auxiliary Input Jack ...................32
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........265
B
Battery .......................................236
acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....204
maintenance-free ....................236
replacement, specifications ...263
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder.............................115
Brakes ........................................172
anti-lock ...................................173
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....256
fluid, refill capacities ..............265
fluid, specifications .................265
lubricant specifications ..........265
parking ....................................174
shift interlock ..........................176
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................51
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....265
Cassette tape player ...................20
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................198
Child safety restraints ..............135
child safety belts ....................135
Child safety seats ......................139
attaching with tether straps ..143
in front seat ............................140
in rear seat ..............................140
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Engine oil ..................................231
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................231
checking and adding ..............231
dipstick ....................................231
filter, specifications ........235, 263
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................265
specifications ..........................265
Exhaust fumes ..........................172
F
Fail safe cooling ........................243
Fluid capacities .........................265
Foglamps .....................................48
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................183
Fuel ............................................244
calculating fuel
economy ............................75, 249
cap ...........................................246
capacity ...................................265
choosing the right fuel ...........247
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................252
detergent in fuel .....................248
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................244, 246, 249
filter, specifications ........244, 263
fuel pump shut-off switch .....191
improving fuel economy ........249
octane rating ...................248, 268
quality ......................................248
running out of fuel .................248
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................244
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......191
Fuses ..................................191–192G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............246
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................249
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................190
Head restraints .........................100
Headlamps ...................................47
aiming ..................................49–50
autolamp system .......................47
bulb specifications ....................52
daytime running lights .............48
flash to pass ..............................49
high beam .................................49
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................47
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................39, 41, 43
Hood ..........................................227
How to get going ........................16
I
Ignition ...............................169, 268
Illuminated visor mirror .............63
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................139
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................254
Instrument panel ........................65
cleaning ...................................222
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................49
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