
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine oil 2.3L engine4.5 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 3.0Lengine 6.0 quarts (5.7L)
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1/
None
Power steering fluidBetween MIN
and MAX on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Manual transmission
fluid3.0 quarts
(2.87L)
3
Motorcraft 75W-90 gear
oil (non-synthetic)XY-75W90-Q GL /
WSS-M2C203-A1 and
GL-4
Automatic transmission
fluid 5-Speed7.0 quarts
(6.7L)
4
Motorcraft FNR5
Automatic Transmission
FluidXT-9-QMM5 /
MAZDA M5
Automatic transmission
fluid 6-Speed7.4 quarts
(7.0L)
4
Motorcraft Premium
Automatic Transmission
FluidXT-8-QAW /
WSS-M2C924-A
Rear Differential (AWD)
fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
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Vehicle security systems
Wheel locks
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to
the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................74
Air cleaner filter ...............284–286
Air conditioning ....................48, 50
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................135, 144, 147
and child safety seats ............137
description ..............135, 144, 147
disposal ....................................150
driver airbag ............137, 145, 148
indicator light .........144, 146, 149
operation .................137, 145, 148
passenger airbag .....137, 145, 148
side airbag ...............................144
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................206
Ambient mood/lighting ...............59
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................261
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................193–194
Anti-theft system ..............109, 112
arming the system ..................112
disarming a triggered
system .....................................113
triggering .................................113
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................17, 21, 29
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................279
fluid, checking ........................279
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................199–200
fluid, adding ....................281, 284
fluid, checking ................281, 284
fluid, refill capacities ..............288fluid, specification ..................288
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........288
B
Battery .......................................259
acid, treating emergencies .....259
jumping a disabled battery ....227
maintenance-free ....................259
replacement, specifications ...286
servicing ..................................259
Belt-Minder.............................130
Booster seats .............................151
Brakes ........................................193
anti-lock ...........................193–194
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................194
fluid, checking and adding ....279
fluid, refill capacities ..............288
fluid, specifications .................288
lubricant specifications ..........288
parking ....................................194
shift interlock ..........................197
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................59
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....288
Cassette tape player ...................21
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................221
Child safety restraints ..............151
child safety belts ....................151
Child safety seats ......................154
attaching with tether straps ..158
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in front seat ............................155
in rear seat ..............................155
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................151
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............243
instrument panel ....................245
interior .....................................246
plastic parts ............................244
washing ....................................241
waxing .....................................242
wheels ......................................242
wiper blades ............................245
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 50
Clock ............................................72
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM/CD .................................23
Clutch
fluid ..........................................279
operation while driving ..........202
recommended shift speeds ....203
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................86
Console ........................................71
overhead ....................................71
Controls
power seat ...............................117
steering column ........................79
Coolant
checking and adding ..............261
refill capacities ................265, 288
specifications ..........................288
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................76
Cupholder(s) .............................121
Customer Assistance ................212Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................237
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................238
Getting roadside assistance ...212
Getting the service you
need .........................................233
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................239
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................237
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................55
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................279, 281
engine oil .................................254
Driving under special
conditions ..................201, 207, 209
sand .........................................208
snow and ice ...........................210
through water .................208, 211
E
Electronic message center .........83
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................227
Emission control system ..........275
Engine ........................................291
cleaning ...................................243
coolant .....................................261
fail-safe cooling .......................266
idle speed control ...................259
lubrication specifications .......288
refill capacities ........................288
service points ..................251–252
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starting after a collision .........214
Engine block heater .................191
Engine oil ..................................254
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................254
checking and adding ..............254
dipstick ....................................254
filter, specifications ........258, 286
recommendations ...................258
refill capacities ........................288
specifications ..........................288
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................191
F
Fail safe cooling ........................266
Fluid capacities .........................288
Foglamps .....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................206
Fuel ............................................267
calculating fuel
economy ............................84, 272
cap ...........................................269
capacity ...................................288
choosing the right fuel ...........270
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................275
detergent in fuel .....................272
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................267, 269, 272
filter, specifications ........267, 286
fuel pump shut-off switch .....214
improving fuel economy ........272
octane rating ...................271, 291
quality ......................................271
running out of fuel .................272
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................267Fuel pump shut-off switch .......214
Fuses ..........................................215
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............269
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................272
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................214
Head restraints .........................114
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................57
autolamp system .......................54
bulb specifications ....................59
daytime running lights .............55
flash to pass ..............................56
high beam .................................56
replacing bulbs .........................60
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................46, 48, 50
Hood ..........................................250
How to get going ........................17
I
Ignition ...............................188, 291
Illuminated visor mirror .............70
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................154
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................277
Instrument panel ........................72
cleaning ...................................245
cluster ........................................10
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lighting up panel and
interior .......................................56
J
Jack ............................................221
positioning ...............................221
storage .....................................221
Jump-starting your vehicle ......227
K
Keyless entry system ...............107
autolock .....................................96
keypad .....................................107
locking and unlocking doors ..108
programming entry code .......107
Keys .....................................93, 110
positions of the ignition .........188
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................59
daytime running light ...............55
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....56
interior lamps ...........................58
replacing bulbs .........................60
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................58
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........194
Load limits .................................181
Locks
autolock .....................................96childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................95
Lubricant specifications ...........288
Lug nuts ....................................226
Lumbar support, seats .............115
M
Manual transmission .................202
fluid capacities ........................288
lubricant specifications ..........288
reverse .....................................203
Message center ...........................83
english/metric button ...............88
system check button ................87
warning messages .....................89
Mirrors ...................................75–76
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................75
heated ........................................76
side view mirrors (power) .......76
Moon roof ....................................81
Motorcraft parts ........247, 267, 286
N
Navigation system .......................45
O
Octane rating ............................271
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................254
P
Parking brake ............................194
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....286
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................122
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................218
Power door locks ........................95
Power mirrors .............................76
Power point .................................72
Power steering ..................196–197
fluid, checking and adding ....278
fluid, refill capacity ................288
fluid, specifications .................288
Power Windows ...........................73
R
Radio ................................17, 21, 29
Relays ........................................215
Remote entry system .......102–103
illuminated entry ............105–106
locking/unlocking doors .........103
opening the trunk ...................104
panic alarm .............................103
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................105
replacing the batteries ...........104
Reverse sensing system ...........204
Roadside assistance ..................212
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........129
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........121, 124, 126–129
Safety Canopy ...........................144
Safety defects, reporting ..239–240
Safety
restraints ...........121, 124, 126–129
Belt-Minder...........................130
extension assembly ................129
for adults .........................126–128for children .....................150–151
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................122
safety belt maintenance .........129
warning light and chime ........130
Safety seats for children ..........154
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................292
Satellite Radio Information ........42
Seats ..........................................114
child safety seats ....................154
front seats ...............114–115, 118
heated ........................................50
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................109
Servicing your vehicle ..............249
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................23
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................31
Side air curtain .........................147
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................286, 291
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................288
Speed control ..............................76
Starting your
vehicle ........................188–189, 191
jump starting ..........................227
Steering
speed sensitive .......................197
Steering wheel
controls ......................................79
tilting .........................................70
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................70
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Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....177
Tires ...........................162–163, 221
alignment ................................170
care ..........................................166
changing ..................................221
checking the pressure ............166
inflating ...................................164
label .........................................176
replacing ..................................168
rotating ....................................170
safety practices .......................169
sidewall information ...............171
snow tires and chains ............181
spare tire .................................221
terminology .............................163
tire grades ...............................163
treadwear ........................162, 167
Towing .......................................186
recreational towing .................186
trailer towing ..........................186
wrecker ....................................232
Traction control ........................195
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................279
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................284
Transmission .............................197brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....197
fluid, refill capacities ..............288
lubricant specifications ..........288
manual operation ....................202
Trunk .........................................100
remote release ..................92, 104
Turn signal ..................................58
U
USB port ......................................38
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................292
Vehicle loading ..........................181
Ventilating your vehicle ...........191
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................253
Water, Driving through .............211
Windows
power .........................................73
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................69
checking and adding fluid .....253
replacing wiper blades ...........253
Wrecker towing .........................232
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