Maintenance and Specifications 231
Engine compartment 234
Engine oil 236
Battery 238
Engine coolant 240
Fuel information 246
Air filter(s) 260
Part numbers 261
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 263
Engine data 265
Accessories 269
Index 271
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Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord Part Name or
EquivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Brake fluid and
(clutch fluid–if
equipped)Between MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, trunk
latch, seat tracks.— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinder —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Automatic
transmission fluid6.9 quarts (6.6L)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT F
2
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
Manual
transmission fluid
(5-speed)2.0 quarts (1.9L)
1
Motorcraft Full
Synthetic Manual
Transmission FluidXT-M5-QS /
WSD-M2C200-C
Engine oil 4.5 quarts (4.3L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
3
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
EquivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Engine coolant 6.1 quarts (5.75L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
4
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Cooling system
stop leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak
PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Power steering
fluidFill to between
MIN and MAX lines
on reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Windshield washer
fluidTop-off as neededMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank
13.0 gallons (49.2L)
——
1Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling system, actual refill capacities
will vary based on vehicle application and transmission fluid cooling system (i.e. coolers size,
cooling lines, auxiliary cooler capacities). The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should
be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.
The manual transmission service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenanceto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.3Use 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.4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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waxing .....................................225
wheels ......................................225
wiper blades ............................227
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............38
Clutch
fluid ..........................................258
operation while driving ..........181
recommended shift speeds ....182
Console ........................................51
Controls
steering column ........................58
Coolant
checking and adding ..............240
refill capacities ................244, 263
specifications ..........................263
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................55
Customer Assistance ................184
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................220
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................221
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .........................................216
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................222
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................220
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................258
engine oil .................................236Driving under special
conditions ..................................181
through water .........................183
E
Electronic message center .........61
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................209
Emergency Flashers .................185
Emission control system ..........254
Engine ................................265–266
cleaning ...................................226
coolant .....................................240
fail-safe cooling .......................244
idle speed control ...................238
lubrication specifications .......263
refill capacities ........................263
service points ..................234–235
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................168
Engine fan .................................234
Engine oil ..................................236
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................236
checking and adding ..............236
dipstick ....................................236
filter, specifications ........237, 261
recommendations ...................237
refill capacities ........................263
specifications ..........................263
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................167
F
Fail safe cooling ........................244
Fan, Engine Cooling .........231, 234
Floor mats ...................................67
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headlamps, flash to pass ..........42
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps .....................44, 46
replacing bulbs .........................46
LATCH anchors .........................129
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........170
Load limits .................................158
Locks
autolock .....................................68
childproof ..................................72
doors ..........................................68
Lubricant specifications ...........263
Lug nuts ....................................208
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........263
Manual transmission .................181
fluid capacities ........................263
reverse .....................................182
Message center ...........................61
english/metric button ...............64
system check button ................63
warning messages .....................65
Mirrors ...................................53–54
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................54
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Moon roof ....................................59
Motorcraft parts ........230, 246, 261
O
Octane rating ............................250
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................236P
Parking brake ............................171
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....261
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................90
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................190
Power door locks ........................68
Power mirrors .............................54
Power point .................................51
Power steering ..........................177
fluid, checking and adding ....257
fluid, refill capacity ................263
fluid, specifications .................263
Power Windows ...........................52
R
Radio ............................................20
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................121
Relays ........................................186
Remote entry system .................74
locking/unlocking doors .....74–75
opening the trunk .....................75
panic alarm ...............................75
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................76
replacing the batteries .............76
Roadside assistance ..................184
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................89, 92–97
Safety Canopy ...........................112
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