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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.3L I4 engine
Oil filter FL-2017-B1
PCV valve2
Spark plugs3
Engine air filter element FA-17724
Rear A/C (high voltage battery
cooling) air filter elementFP-51
Cabin air filter FP-66
Fuel filter FG-872
Low voltage (underhood) battery BXT-96R
1When 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 informationchapter and 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 informationchapter for 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 informationchapter for 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.
4Failure 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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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN and
MAX lines on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A
Body hinges, latches,
door striker plates and
rollers, seat tracks, fuel
filler door hinge and
spring, primary and
auxiliary hood latches— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Engine coolant 8.5 quarts (8.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1 Motor/Electronics (M/E)
Coolant3.7 quarts (3.5L)
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil 4.5 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
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Automatic eCVT
transaxle fluid5.3 quarts (5.0L)
3
Motorcraft MERCONV
AT F
4
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Rear axle fluid (4WD) 2.96 pints (1.4L)
5
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
6
XY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
fluid (4WD)
7
12 ounces (0.35L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer fluid 2.7 quarts (2.6L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank 15 gallons (56.8L) — —
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Refer toAdding engine coolantin this
chapter.2Use 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.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity.4Using any transmission fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause
internal transaxle damage. Do not use Motorcraft MERCONCVT (blue) ATF. This vehicle uses
only Motorcraft MERCONVATF5Fill to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.64WD vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than -40° C (-40° F) should
change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part number
XY-75W140-QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.7The Power Transfer Unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube. Lubricant levels are not to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Replace Power Transfer Unit
lubricant with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.3L I4 engine
Cubic inches 140
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Ignition system Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch (1.25–1.35mm)
Compression ratio 12.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
•2.3L I4 Engine
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DATA
High Voltage Battery
Battery chemistry Nickel Metal Hydride
Nominal Voltage 330 Volts
Capacity 6 Amp-hours
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90,000 miles (144,000 km)
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth❑Rotate tires❑Inspect high voltage battery A/C filter, replace if necessary❑Replace engine air filter
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
100,000 miles (160,000 km)
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth❑Rotate tires❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and
hoses and parking brake
❑Inspect engine and Motor/electronics cooling system and
hoses
❑Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, half-
shafts, driveshaft and ball joints
❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Replace high voltage battery A/C filter❑Replace fuel filter❑Replace engine coolant and Motor/electronics coolant (see
Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant Change Record)
❑Inspect accessory drive belt❑Replace spark plugs
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
110,000 miles (176,000 km)
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth❑Rotate tires❑Inspect high voltage battery A/C filter, replace if necessary
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
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preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................192
Fuel ............................................267
calculating fuel
economy ............................71, 272
cap ...........................................270
capacity ...................................285
choosing the right fuel ...........270
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................274
detergent in fuel .....................271
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................267, 270, 272
filter, specifications ........267, 284
fuel pump/high voltage
shut-off switches ....................207
improving fuel economy ........272
octane rating ...................271, 287
quality ......................................271
running out of fuel .................271
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................267
Fuses ..................................209–210
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............270
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................272
Gauges .........................................23
H
Hazard flashers .........................207
Head restraints .................100, 104
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ........................................47
bulb specifications ....................50
daytime running lights .............46
flash to pass ..............................46high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs .........................51
turning on and off
....................44
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system
.......................................39
Hood
..........................................252
I
Ignition
...............................184, 287
Illuminated visor mirror
.............57
Infant seats
(see Safety seats)
.....................142
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................277
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................247
cluster
........................................18
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................47
J
Jump-starting your
vehicle
................................227, 232
K
Keyless entry system
.................94
autolock
...............................85, 87
keypad
.......................................95
locking and unlocking doors
....96
programming entry code
.........95
Keys
.......................................83, 97
positions of the ignition
.........184
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