5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause
filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly
seated.
6. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps.
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.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L 3V V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1695 FA-1780
Fuel filter FG-1083 FG-1083
Battery BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820S 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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easy access/easyout
feature .....................................163
front seats ...............................159
heated ..............................164–165
memory seat ...................147, 162
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................151
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................152
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................25
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................32
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................371, 377
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................372
Speed control ............................108
Starting your vehicle .......261–262,
264
jump starting ..........................313
Steering wheel
controls ....................................111
tilting .........................................98
SYNC..........................................77
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................98
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........303
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....241
Warning Displays ..............12, 132
Tires ...........................226–228, 303alignment ................................234
care ..........................................231
changing ..........................303, 308
checking the pressure ............231
inflating ...................................229
label .........................................240
replacing ..........................232, 308
rotating ....................................235
safety practices .......................234
sidewall information ...............236
snow tires and cables .............246
spare tire .................303, 306–307
terminology .............................228
tire grades ...............................227
treadwear ........................227, 231
Towing .......................................254
recreational towing .................259
trailer towing ..........................254
wrecker ....................................319
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................369
Transmission .............................276
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....276
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................368
fluid, refill capacities ..............372
lubricant specifications ..........372
Turn signal ..................................89
U
USB port ......................................40
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................378
Vehicle loading ..........................247
Ventilating your vehicle ...........264
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