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Pure ethanol is the alcohol which is the intoxicating agent in liquor, beer
and wine. It is distilled from the fermentation of plants such as field corn
and sugar cane. When ethanol is produced for use in motor fuels, a small
amount of gasoline is added to make it unfit for beverage use. The
resulting ethanol blend is called denatured fuel ethanol meaning that it is
denatured with 2% to 5% gasoline and is suitable for automotive use.
During the summer season, fuel ethanol may contain a maximum of 85%
denatured ethanol (Ed85) and 15% unleaded gasoline. The fuel ethanol
has a higher octane rating than unleaded regular or premium gasoline
and this allows the design of engines with greater efficiency and power.
Winter blends may contain up to 75% denatured ethanol (Ed75) and up
to 25% unleaded gasoline to enhance cold engine starts. Severely cold
weather may require additional measures for reliable starting.
Ethanol is more chemically active than gasoline. It corrodes some metals
and causes some plastic and rubber components to swell, break down or
become brittle and crack, especially when mixed with gasoline. Special
materials and procedures have been developed for flexible fuel vehicles
and the dispensers used by ethanol fuel providers.
WARNING: Flexible fuel components and standard unleaded
gasoline fuel components are not interchangeable. If your vehicle
is not serviced in accordance with flexible fuel vehicles procedures,
damage may occur and your warranty may be invalidated.
WARNING: When refueling always shut the engine off and
never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never
smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain
conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes.
WARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can
produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is
pumped into an ungrounded fuel container.
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Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED FUEL and FUEL ETHANOL (Ed75–Ed85).
The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your
vehicle.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives.
Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not
be covered under warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend the use of
gasolines labeled as “Regular” in
high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
FFV engine
Your vehicle is designed to use Fuel Ethanol (Ed75–Ed85),“Regular”
unleaded gasoline or any mixture of the two fuels.
Use of other fuels such as Fuel Methanol may cause powertrain
damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and your warranty may be
invalidated.
Fuel quality
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
87 (R+M)/2 METHOD
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ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more
accurate measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles
(3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance
product specifications and capacities section of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
• Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
• Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
• Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
• Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
• Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
• Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 330
Fuel 87 octane or (E-85)
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.039–0.043 inch
(1.05 +/– 0.05mm)
Compression ratio 9.85:1
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checking and adding ..............369
dipstick ....................................369
filter, specifications ........371, 398
recommendations ...................371
refill capacities ........................399
specifications ..........................399
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................286
F
Fail safe cooling ........................379
Family entertainment system ....51
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....380
Floor mats .................................154
Fluid capacities .........................399
Fog lamps ....................................95
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......309
control trac .............................309
description ..............................310
driving off road .......................311
indicator light .........................309
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................297
Fuel ............................................380
calculating fuel
economy ..................131, 142, 388
cap ...........................................383
capacity ...................................399
choosing the right fuel ...........385
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................391
detergent in fuel .....................386
filler funnel .............................386
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................380, 383, 388
filter, specifications ........380, 398 fuel pump shut-off switch .....321
improving fuel economy ........388
octane rating ...........385, 403–404
quality ..............................385–386
running out of fuel .........339, 386
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................380
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................380, 385
Fuses ..................................322–323
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............383
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................388
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................320
Headlamps ...................................94
aiming ........................................96
autolamp system .......................94
bulb specifications ..................100
daytime running lights .............95
flash to pass ..............................95
high beam .................................95
replacing bulbs .......................101
turning on and off ....................94
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................83–84
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................126
Hood ..........................................365
How to get going ........................20
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Octane rating ............................385
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................369
P
Parking brake ............................290
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....398
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................118
Power adjustable foot pedals ...118
Power deployable running
boards ........................................118
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................323, 325
Power door locks ......................164
Power liftgate ............................154
Power mirrors ...........................116
Power point ...............................110
Power steering ..........................296
fluid, checking and adding ....394
fluid, refill capacity ................399
fluid, specifications .................399
Power Windows .........................112
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................297
R
Radio ................................20, 24, 32
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................51
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................229
Relays ........................................322 Remote entry system .......168–169
illuminated entry ............173–174
locking/unlocking
doors ................................169–170
opening the trunk ...................170
panic alarm .............................171
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................173
replacing the batteries ...........172
Reverse camera .........................307
Reverse sensing system ...........304
Roadside assistance ..................319
Roll stability control .................291
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........245
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............204,
206–209, 211
Safety Canopy ...................221, 223
Safety defects, reporting ..........354
Safety restraints ........204, 206–211
Belt-Minder
...........................213
extension assembly ................212
for adults .........................207–209
for children .............................227
safety belt maintenance .........245
warning light and
chime ...............................212–213
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................235
Safety seats for children ..........231
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................404
Satellite Radio Information ........48
Seats ..........................................183
child safety seats ....................231
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