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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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interior .....................................247
plastic parts ............................246
washing ....................................243
waxing .....................................244
wheels ......................................244
wiper blades ............................246
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............39
Compass, electronic ....................63
calibration .................................64
set zone adjustment .................63
Console ........................................57
Controls
power seat ...............................102
steering column ........................68
Coolant
checking and adding ......261–263
refill capacities ................266, 285
specifications ..........................285
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................65
Customer Assistance ................205
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................239
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................240
Getting roadside assistance ...205
Getting the service you
need .........................................235
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................241
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................239
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................46Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................279
engine oil .................................256
Driving under special
conditions ..................195, 199, 202
sand .........................................200
snow and ice ...........................202
through water .................201, 204
E
Electronic message center .........70
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..................227, 232
Emission control system ..........275
Engine ........................................287
cleaning ...................................245
idle speed control ...................259
lubrication specifications .......285
refill capacities ........................285
service points ..........................253
Engine block heater .................187
Engine oil ..................................256
checking and adding ..............256
dipstick ....................................256
filter, specifications ........258, 284
recommendations ...................258
refill capacities ........................285
specifications ..........................285
Event data recording ..................14
Exhaust fumes ..........................187
F
Fluid capacities .........................285
Foglamps .....................................45
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................198
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................50
daytime running light ...............46
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps ...............48–49, 51
replacing bulbs .........................51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Liftgate ..................................78, 91
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........189
Load limits .................................172
Loading instructions .................178
Locks
autolock ...............................85, 87
childproof ..................................89
doors ..........................................85
Lubricant specifications ...........285
Lug nuts ....................................226
Luggage rack ...............................80
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................285
lubricant specifications ..........285
Message center ...........................70
english/metric button ...............74
system check button ................73
warning messages .....................75Mirrors ...................................62, 65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................62
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ........249, 267, 284
N
Navigation system .......................38
O
Octane rating ............................271
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................256
P
Parking brake ............................190
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....284
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................110
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................212
Power door locks ........................85
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................191
Power Windows ...........................61
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................192
R
Radio ............................................25
Relays ........................................209
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