•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 BXT-96R BXT-40R
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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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.
3For 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.
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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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