Maintenance and Specifications 224
Engine compartment 226
Engine oil 229
Battery 234
Engine coolant 236
Fuel information 242
Air filter(s) 258
Part numbers 259
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 260
Engine data 264
Accessories 267
Index 269
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.3L I4 engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
9. Battery
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Air filter assembly
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4.0L SOHC V6 engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Power distribution box
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped)
8. Battery
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Air filter assembly
11. Engine coolant reservoir
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DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE
Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require
lubrication. Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor
maintenance intervals. If the original universal joints are replaced with
universal joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will also be
necessary.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.3L I4 engine 4.0L V6 engine
Air filter element FA-1744 FA-1658
Fuel filter FG-1036 FG-1036
Battery BXT-59 BXT-59
Oil filter FL-910 FL-820S
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The 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.
2For 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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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................159
Air cleaner filter ...............258–259
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................89
and child safety seats ..............91
description ................................89
disposal ......................................94
driver airbag ........................89, 92
indicator light ...........................93
operation .............................89, 92
passenger airbag .................89, 92
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................236
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................159–160
Anti-theft system ........................67
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 21, 26
Automatic transmission ............163
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................165
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specification ..................260
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....32
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........260
refill capacities ........................260
B
Battery .......................................234
acid, treating emergencies .....234
jumping a disabled battery ....200
maintenance-free ....................234replacement, specifications ...259
servicing ..................................234
Belt-Minder...............................84
Booster seats .............................110
Brakes ........................................159
anti-lock ...........................159–160
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................160
fluid, checking and adding ....254
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specifications .................260
lubricant specifications ..........260
parking ....................................161
shift interlock ..........................163
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....260
Cargo cage ...................................61
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................191
Child safety seats ......................102
attaching with tether straps ..107
in front seat ............................103
in rear seat ......................103, 106
LATCH .....................................106
recommendations ...................100
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................110
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............218
instrument panel ....................220
interior .....................................221
plastic parts ............................219
safety belts ..............................221
washing ....................................216
waxing .....................................217
wheels ......................................217
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preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................162
Fuel ............................................242
calculating fuel economy .......247
cap ...........................................244
capacity ...................................260
choosing the right fuel ...........245
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................250
detergent in fuel .....................245
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................242, 244, 247
filter, specifications ........241, 259
fuel pump shut-off switch .....181
improving fuel economy ........247
octane rating ...................246, 264
quality ......................................246
running out of fuel .................246
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................242
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......181
Fuses ..................................181–182
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............244
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................247
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................180
Head restraints ...........................70
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ........................................46
bulb specifications ....................49
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................44replacing bulbs .........................50
turning on and off ....................44
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................41–42
Hood ..........................................225
I
Ignition ...............................154, 264
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) .........................................102
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................252
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................220
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................45
J
Jack ............................................191
positioning .......................191, 196
storage .....................191, 194–195
Jump-starting your vehicle ......200
K
Keys .......................................63, 68
positions of the ignition .........154
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................49
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................44
headlamps .................................44
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