•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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Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................122
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................217
Power door locks ........................94
Power mirrors .............................75
Power point .................................71
Power steering ..................195–196
fluid, checking and adding ....277
fluid, refill capacity ................287
fluid, specifications .................287
Power Windows ...........................72
R
Radio ................................16, 20, 27
Relays ........................................214
Remote entry system .......101–102
illuminated entry ............104–105
locking/unlocking doors .........102
opening the trunk ...................103
panic alarm .............................102
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................104
replacing the batteries ...........103
Reverse sensing system ...........203
Roadside assistance ..................211
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........128
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................120, 124–128
Safety Canopy ...........................143
Safety defects, reporting ..238–239
Safety restraints ........120, 124–128
Belt-Minder...........................129extension assembly ................128
for adults .........................125–127
for children .....................149–150
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................122
safety belt maintenance .........128
warning light and chime ........129
Safety seats for children ..........153
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................291
Satellite Radio Information ........40
Seats ..........................................113
child safety seats ....................153
front seats ...............113–114, 117
heated ........................................48
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................108
Servicing your vehicle ..............248
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................22
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................29
Side air curtain .........................146
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................285, 290
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................287
Speed control ..............................75
Starting your
vehicle ........................187–188, 190
jump starting ..........................226
Steering
speed sensitive .......................196
Steering wheel
controls ......................................78
tilting .........................................69
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................69
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