MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MAX
and MIN 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, seat
tracks, trunk and liftgate
latches— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESA-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Automatic transmission
fluid10.0 quarts
(9.5L)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONVATF
2
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Rear differential (AWD)
fluid2.4 pints
(1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
5
18 ounces
(0.53L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Engine oil5.5 quarts
(5.2L)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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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine coolant11.1 quarts
(10.5L)Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant with
bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
4
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Power steering fluidBetween MAX
and MIN on
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Windshield washer fluidTop- off fluid
as neededMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank20.0 gallons
(75.7L) FWD
——
19.0 gallons
(71.9L)
(AWD)
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCONV should only use MERCONV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto 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.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
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refill capacities ........................311
service points ..................281–282
Engine block heater .................214
Engine oil ..................................283
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................283
checking and adding ..............283
dipstick ....................................283
filter, specifications ........285, 310
recommendations ...................285
refill capacities ........................311
specifications ..........................311
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................213
F
Fail safe cooling ........................293
Fluid capacities .........................311
Foglamps .....................................41
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................233
Fuel ............................................294
calculating fuel
economy ............................80, 300
cap ...........................................296
capacity ...................................311
choosing the right fuel ...........297
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................303
detergent in fuel .....................298
filler funnel .............................298
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................294, 296, 300
filter, specifications ........294, 310
improving fuel economy ........300
octane rating ...................298, 313
quality ......................................298
running out of fuel .........256, 298safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................294
Fuses ..........................................241
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............296
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................300
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................240
Headlamps ...................................40
aiming ........................................46
autolamp system .......................40
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................42
turning on and off ....................40
Heated Seats .....................125–126
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................32, 35
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................75
Hood ..........................................280
I
Ignition ...............................208, 313
Illuminated visor mirror .............53
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...164
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................305
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