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Customer Assistance 275
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 281
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 281
Cleaning 282
Maintenance and Specifications 290
Engine compartment 292
Engine oil 296
Battery 300
Engine coolant 302
Fuel information 307
Air filter(s) 325
Part numbers 327
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 328
Engine data 331
Accessories 334
Ford Extended Service Plan 336
Index 339
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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
Introduction
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.5L I4 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped)
4. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power distribution box
7. Battery
8. Engine coolant bleed valve
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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3.0L V6 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Air filter assembly
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
5. Power distribution box
6. Battery
7. Coolant bleed valve
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A.SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and
durability performance meeting all requirements for your
vehicle’s engine.Refer toMaintenance product specifications and
capacitieslater in this chapter for more information.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in thescheduled maintenance information.
Ford production and Motorcraftreplacement oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used
that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up
engine noises or knock may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraftoil filter or
another with equivalent performance for your engine application.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.5L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine
Air filter element1FA-1772 FA-1893
Battery BXL-40R BXL-40R
Oil filter FL-910 FL-500-S
Spark Plugs
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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.
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 Motorcraftor
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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coolant .....................................302
fail-safe cooling .......................306
idle speed control ...................300
lubrication specifications .......328
refill capacities ........................328
service points ..................292–293
starting after a collision .........248
Engine block heater .................212
Engine oil ..................................296
checking and adding ..............296
dipstick ....................................296
filter, specifications ........299, 327
recommendations ...................299
refill capacities ........................328
specifications ..........................328
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................212
F
Fail safe cooling ........................306
Fleet MyKey programming ......105
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....307
Fluid capacities .........................328
Fog lamps ....................................54
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................239
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................222
Fuel ............................................307
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 315
cap ...........................................310
capacity ...................................328
choosing the right fuel ...........312
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................318
detergent in fuel .....................313
filler funnel .............................313filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................307, 310, 315
filter, specifications ........307, 327
fuel pump shut-off switch .....248
improving fuel economy ........315
octane rating ...................312, 331
quality ......................................313
running out of fuel .........267, 313
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................307
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................307, 312
Fuses ..................................248–249
G
Garage door opener ....................80
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............310
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................315
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................247
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ........................................56
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............55
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
Hood ..........................................291
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