MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine
Air filter element
1FA-1683 FA-1683
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872
Battery BXT-40R BXT-40R
Oil filter FL-910 FL-820-S
PCV valve
2
Spark Plugs3
1
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.
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.
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.
2008 Mariner(mrn)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
285
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................194
R
Radio ............................................19
Relays ........................................211
Remote entry system ...........84–85
illuminated entry ................88–89
locking/unlocking doors .....85–86
opening the trunk .....................86
panic alarm ...............................86
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................87
replacing the batteries .............86
Reverse sensing system ...........199
Roadside assistance ..................208
Roof rack .....................................75
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........112
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ......104, 108–111
Safety Canopy ...........127–128, 130
Safety defects,
reporting ............................242–243
Safety restraints ........104, 108–112
Belt-Minder...........................113
extension assembly ................112
for adults .........................109–111
for children .....................133–134
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................106
safety belt maintenance .........112
warning light and chime ........113
Safety seats for children ..........137Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................289
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....19
Satellite Radio Information ........31
Seats ............................................95
child safety seats ....................137
heated ........................................99
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................91
Servicing your vehicle ..............252
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................285, 288
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................286
Speed control ..............................61
Starting your
vehicle ........................181–182, 184
jump starting ..........................229
Steering wheel
controls ......................................64
tilting .........................................53
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................19
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....163
Tires ...................................148–149
alignment ................................156
care ..........................................152
2008 Mariner(mrn)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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