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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Automatic
transmission fluid10.0 quarts (9.5L)
3
Motorcraft MERCON
V
AT F
4
XT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Rear differential
(AWD) fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
5
12 ounces (0.35L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer
fluid4.75 quarts (4.5L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank
(front-wheel drive)19.2 gallons
(72.7L)——
Fuel tank (all-wheel
drive)20.8 gallons
(78.7L)——
1Use 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.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with an in-tank cooler. 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 MERCON
V should only use MERCON
V fluid or fluid that
is specified dual usage MERCON
/MERCON
V. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may
cause transmission damage.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
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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
6F50 6–Speed Automatic Transaxle J
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A
Accessory delay ..........................97
AdvanceTrac ..............................238
Air cleaner filter ...............321–323
Air conditioning ..........................77
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................171, 180, 183
and child safety seats ............173
description ..............171, 180, 183
disposal ....................................186
driver airbag ............173, 181, 184
indicator light .........179, 182, 185
operation .................173, 181, 184
passenger airbag .....173, 181, 184
side airbag ...............................180
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................247
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................302
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................236
Anti-theft system ......................141
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 22, 30
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................320
fluid, checking ........................320
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................243
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specification ..................324
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....38
Auxiliary power point .................94
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........324B
Battery .......................................300
acid, treating emergencies .....300
jumping a disabled battery ....270
maintenance-free ....................300
replacement, specifications ...323
servicing ..................................300
Belt-Minder
.............................166
Booster seats .............................187
Brakes ........................................236
anti-lock ...................................236
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................237
fluid, checking and adding ....319
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specifications .................324
lubricant specifications ..........324
parking ....................................237
shift interlock ..........................242
Bulbs ............................................86
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....324
Cargo management system ......124
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .................264, 267
Child safety restraints ..............186
child safety belts ....................186
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with tether straps ..194
in front seat ............................191
in rear seat ..............................191
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................187
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............287
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instrument panel ....................289
interior .....................................290
plastic parts ............................287
safety belts ..............................290
washing ....................................285
waxing .....................................286
wheels ......................................286
wiper blades ............................288
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............77
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................32
AM/FM/CD .................................24
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............113
Console ........................................94
overhead ....................................93
Controls
power seat ...............................148
steering column ......................102
Convertible
cleaning ...................................288
Coolant
checking and adding ..............302
refill capacities ................305, 324
specifications ..........................324
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................99
Cupholder(s) .............................155
Customer Assistance ................254
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................281
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................282
Getting roadside assistance ...254
Getting the service you
need .........................................277
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................283Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................281
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................82
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................320
engine oil .................................296
Driving under special
conditions ..................245, 248, 251
sand .........................................249
snow and ice ...........................252
through water .................250, 253
DVD system .................................45
E
Electronic message
center .................................109–110
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................270
Emission control system ..........316
Engine ........................................326
cleaning ...................................287
coolant .....................................302
fail-safe cooling .......................306
idle speed control ...................300
lubrication specifications .......324
refill capacities ........................324
service points ..........................294
starting after a collision .........256
Engine block heater .................234
Engine oil ..................................296
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................296
checking and adding ..............296
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J
Jack ............................................264
positioning ...............................264
storage .....................................264
Jump-starting your vehicle ......270
K
Keyless entry system ...............139
autolock ...................................128
keypad .....................................140
locking and unlocking doors ..141
programming entry code .......140
Keys ...................................126, 143
positions of the ignition .........231
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................81
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................86
daytime running light ...............82
fog lamps ...................................82
headlamps .................................81
headlamps, flash to pass ..........82
instrument panel, dimming .....83
interior lamps .....................85, 87
replacing bulbs .........................87
Liftgate ......................120–121, 135
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........237
Load limits .................................219
Locks
autolock ...................................128
childproof ................................132
doors ........................................128
Lubricant specifications ...........324
Lug nuts ....................................269Lumbar support, seats .............146
M
Message center .................109–111
english/metric button .............115
system check button ..............115
warning messages ...................117
Mirrors ...................................97–98
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................97
fold away ...................................99
heated ........................................99
programmable memory ..........136
side view mirrors (power) .......98
Moon roof ..................................104
Motorcraft parts ........291, 307, 323
N
Navigation system .......................74
O
Octane rating ............................311
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................296
Overdrive ...................................243
P
Parking brake ............................237
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....323
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................157
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................260
Power door locks ......................128
Power liftgate ............................121
Power mirrors .............................98
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