2007 Mercury Monterey fuel

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.2L OHV V6 engine
Air filter element FA-1679
Fuel filter FG-986B
Battery BXT-59
BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-400S
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The 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.
For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to the
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluidFill to MAX 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 coolant without
rear heater14.8 quarts
(14.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow colored)
3
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant with
rear heater15.9 quarts
(15.0L)
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil 5.0 quarts (4.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
4
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Door latch, hood latch,
auxiliary hood latch,
door and liftgate hinges,
striker plates, seat
tracks, sliding door both
sides (upper and lower
track) and fuel filler
door hinge.— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Power steering fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCON

AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON

Automatic transaxle
fluid13.3 quarts
(12.6L)Motorcraft MERCON
V
AT F
2
XT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Windshield washer fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank26.0 gallons
(98.4L)——
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.2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCON
and MERCON
V are not
interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON
and MERCON
V. Refer toscheduled maintenance
informationto determine the correct service interval.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Use 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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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.2L OHV V6 engine
Cubic inches 256
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system EDIS
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42mm)
Compression ratio 9.27:1
Engine drivebelt routing
•4.2L V6 Engine
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wheels ......................................259
wiper blades ............................261
Clock ............................................63
Compass, electronic ....................55
calibration .................................57
set zone adjustment .................56
Console ........................................62
overhead ....................................55
Controls
power seat ...............................112
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............274
refill capacities ................278, 298
specifications ..........................298
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................68
Cupholder(s) .............................116
Customer Assistance ................224
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................255
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............256
Getting roadside assistance ...224
Getting the service you
need .........................................251
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................256
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............254
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................290
engine oil .................................269Doors ...........................................57
power sliding ............................59
Driving under special
conditions ..................................219
through water .........................223
DVD system .................................29
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................244
Emission control system ..........287
Engine ........................................300
cleaning ...................................260
coolant .....................................274
idle speed control ...................272
lubrication specifications .......298
refill capacities ........................298
service points ..........................267
starting after a collision .........226
Engine block heater .................211
Engine oil ..................................269
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................269
checking and adding ..............269
dipstick ....................................269
filter, specifications ........271, 297
recommendations ...................271
refill capacities ........................298
specifications ..........................298
Exhaust fumes ..........................210
F
Floor mats ...................................84
Fluid capacities .........................298
Foglamps .....................................42
Fuel ............................................279
calculating fuel economy .......284
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cap ...........................................281
capacity ...................................298
choosing the right fuel ...........282
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................287
detergent in fuel .....................283
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................279, 281, 284
filter, specifications ........279, 297
fuel pump shut-off switch .....226
improving fuel economy ........284
octane rating ...................283, 300
quality ......................................283
running out of fuel .................283
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................279
Fuses ..................................226–227
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............281
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................284
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................225
Head restraints .................110, 115
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................44
autolamp system .......................41
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............43
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................42
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................41Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................30
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................71
Hood ..........................................266
I
Ignition ...............................208, 300
Illuminated visor mirror .............54
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................168
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................289
Instrument panel ........................62
cleaning ...................................261
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................44
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......244
K
Keyless entry system ...............104
autolock .....................................93
keypad .....................................104
locking and unlocking doors ..105
programming entry code .......104
Keys .............................92, 106–107
positions of the ignition .........208
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................41
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