2. Pull air filter tray assembly out
toward front of vehicle and lift air
filter element up and out of housing.
The air filter box needs to be free of any debris before installing a new
air filter.
3. Install a new air filter element
into the tray assembly.
4. Return air filter tray to original
position by pressing firmly on the
handle until all rearward movement
stops and secure the two 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.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.2L V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1754
Battery BTX-59 or
BTX-65-650
3BTX-59 or
BTX-65-6503BTX-59 or
BTX-65-6503
Fuel Filter FG-986-B FG-986-B FG-986-B
Oil Filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-820-S
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
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.
3Heavy-duty battery, if equipped.
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A
Accessory delay ........................111
Air cleaner filter .......377–378, 380
Air conditioning ....................85, 87
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ................183–184
and child safety seats ............186
description ..............................184
disposal ....................................188
driver airbag ....................184, 187
indicator light .........................188
operation .........................184, 187
passenger airbag .............184, 187
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................351
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................265
Anti-theft system ......................155
arming the system ..................156
Armrests ....................................159
Audio system
(see Radio) ................23, 27, 29, 36
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................272
fluid, adding ............................372
fluid, checking ........................372
fluid, refill capacities ..............381
fluid, specification ..................381
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....44
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........381
refill capacities ........................381
traction lok ..............................268B
Battery .......................................349
acid, treating emergencies .....349
jumping a disabled battery ....315
maintenance-free ....................349
replacement, specifications ...380
servicing ..................................349
Belt-Minder.............................178
deactivating/activating the
Belt-Minder...........................181
Booster seats .............................193
Brakes ........................................264
anti-lock ...................................265
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................265
fluid, checking and adding ....371
fluid, refill capacities ..............381
fluid, specifications .................381
lubricant specifications ..........381
parking ....................................266
shift interlock ..................269–270
Bulbs ............................................97
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....381
Cargo cage .................................136
Cargo management system ......137
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................307
Child safety restraints ..............192
child safety belts ....................192
Child safety seats ......................196
attaching with tether
straps .......................................203
in front seat ....................197, 200
in rear seat ..............197, 200, 203
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