MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.5L I4 engine3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine
Air filter element
1FA-1683 FA-1683
Battery BXT-40R BXT-40R
Oil filter FL-910 or FL-2017-B
4FL-500-S
PCV valve22
Spark Plugs33
1
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.
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.
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.
4When 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.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Body hinges, latches,
door striker plates and
rollers, seat tracks, fuel
filler door hinge and
spring, primary and
auxiliary hood latches— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Engine coolant 2.5L
engine7.4 quarts (7.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant 3.0L
engine9.5 quarts (9.0L)
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil
2.5L engine5.3 quarts
(5.0 L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
2
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark Engine oil
3.0L engine6.0 quarts (5.7L)
Transmission fluid 9.0 quarts (8.5L)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT F
4
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Rear axle fluid (4X4)
5
2.4 pints (1.15L)
6
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
fluid
(4X4)
7
12 ounces (0.35L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer fluid 4.7 quarts (4.5L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank16.5 gallons
(62.5L)——
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use 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.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level
should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.54X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than -40°F (-40°C) should
change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part
number XY-75W140-QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.6Fill to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.7The Power Transfer Unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube. Lubricant levels are not to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Replace Power Transfer Unit
lubricant with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water. Never engage
the 4X4 feature while on dry pavement.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.5L I4 engine3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine
Cubic inches 152 183
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35mm)0.045–0.049 inch
(1.15–1.25mm)
Compression
ratio9.7:1 10.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
•2.5L I4 Engine
•3.0L V6 Engine
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Child safety seats ......................144
attaching with tether
straps .......................................150
in front seat ............................145
in rear seat ..............................145
LATCH .....................................148
recommendations ...................142
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................153
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............259
instrument panel ....................261
interior .....................................262
plastic parts ............................260
washing ....................................257
waxing .....................................258
wheels ......................................258
wiper blades ............................260
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......36, 39
Clock ............................................18
Compass, electronic ....................57
calibration .................................59
set zone adjustment .................58
Console ........................................59
overhead ....................................57
Controls
power seat ...............................105
steering column ........................67
Coolant
checking and adding ..............277
refill capacities ................281, 300
specifications ..........................300
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................64
Customer Assistance ................221
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................254Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................254
Getting roadside assistance ...221
Getting the service you
need .........................................250
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................255
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................253
D
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................295
engine oil .................................271
Driving under special
conditions ..................212, 215, 218
sand .........................................216
snow and ice ...........................219
through water .................217, 220
E
Electronic message center .........70
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................242
running out of fuel .........242, 287
Emergency Flashers .................222
Emission control system ..........292
Engine ........................................302
cleaning ...................................259
coolant .....................................277
fail-safe cooling .......................281
idle speed control ...................275
lubrication specifications .......300
refill capacities ........................300
service points ..................267–268
starting after a collision .........223
Engine block heater .................196
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Engine oil ..................................271
checking and adding ..............271
dipstick ....................................271
filter, specifications ........274, 299
recommendations ...................274
refill capacities ........................300
specifications ..........................300
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................196
F
Fail safe cooling ........................281
Fluid capacities .........................300
Fog lamps ....................................44
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................214
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................207
Fuel ............................................283
calculating fuel
economy ............................72, 288
cap ...........................................285
capacity ...................................300
choosing the right fuel ...........286
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................291
detergent in fuel .....................287
filler funnel .............................287
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................283, 285, 289
filter, specifications ........282, 299
fuel pump shut-off switch .....223
improving fuel economy ........288
octane rating ...................286, 302
quality ......................................286
running out of fuel .........242, 287
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................283
Fuses ..................................223–224G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............285
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................288
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................222
Head restraints .........................107
Headlamps ...................................43
aiming ..................................45–46
bulb specifications ....................50
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................45
replacing bulbs .........................51
turning on and off ....................43
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................39
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................36
Hood ..........................................266
I
Ignition ...............................193, 302
Illuminated visor mirror .............57
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................144
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................294
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................261
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................45
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J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......242
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...............................86, 88
keypad .......................................96
locking and unlocking doors ....97
programming entry code .........96
Keys .......................................84, 98
positions of the ignition .........193
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................50
fog lamps ...................................44
headlamps .................................43
headlamps, flash to pass ..........45
instrument panel, dimming .....45
interior lamps ...............47–48, 50
replacing bulbs .........................51
LATCH anchors .........................148
Liftgate ..................................79, 92
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........199
Load limits .................................180
Loading instructions .................186
Locks
autolock ...............................86, 88
childproof ..................................90
doors ..........................................86
Lubricant specifications ...........300
Lug nuts ....................................241
Luggage rack ...............................81
Lumbar support, seats .....104–105M
Message center ...........................71
english/metric button ...............74
system check button ................73
warning messages .....................76
Mirrors .........................................63
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................64
heated ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......63
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ................263, 299
N
Navigation system .......................35
O
Octane rating ............................286
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................271
Overdrive ...................................209
P
Parking brake ............................200
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....299
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................113
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................227
Power door locks ........................86
Power mirrors .............................63
Power point .................................60
Power steering ..........................207
fluid, refill capacity ................300
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