
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 Motorcraft SAE 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 Motorcraft replacement 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 Motorcraft oil filter or
another with equivalent performance for your engine application.
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•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed inscheduled maintenance information.The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,
which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester. The level of
coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add
coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Proper function of calibrated gauges.
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•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (as much as
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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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 5.4L 3V V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1883
BatteryBXT-65-650 or BXT-65-750 (if
equipped)
Oil filter FL-820-S
Spark plugs
1
1
For 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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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine oil 7.0 quarts (6.6L)•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Full Synthetic Motor
Oil (US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil
•Motorcraft SAE 5W20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)
2
•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and
API Certification Mark
Automatic transmission
fluid (6R80)13.1 quarts
(12.4L)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT F
4
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
Power steering fluidFill between MIN
and MAX lines
on reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Front axle fluid (4X4) 3.5 pints (1.7L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubeXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Rear axle fluid
–Conventional differential
(9.75 inch axle)4.5 pints (2.1 L)
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 Synthetic
Rear Axle Lube
6
XY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Rear axle fluid–Limited-slip
differential
(9.75 inch axle)4.25 pints
(2.01L)
5
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Transfer case fluid (4X4)1.6-1.8 quarts
(1.5-1.7L)Motorcraft Transfer
Case FluidXL–12 /
—
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 quarts (4.1L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank (Standard)28.0 gallons
(106.0L)——
Fuel tank
(Expedition EL – U.S. only)33.5 gallons
(126.8L)
Fuel tank
(Expedition Max – Canada
only)33.5 gallons
(126.8L)
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. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with an in-tank cooler.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.5Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent for complete refill of Ford
Limited Slip rear axles.6Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is considered lubricated
for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the axle has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time
the axle has been submerged in water.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 330
Fuel 87 octane or (E-85)
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.039–0.043 inch (1.05 +/–
0.05mm)
Compression ratio 9.8:1
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LATCH .....................................235
recommendations ...................229
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................242
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............361
instrument panel ....................363
interior .....................................364
plastic parts ............................361
washing ....................................359
waxing .....................................360
wheels ......................................360
wiper blades ............................362
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................53
AM/FM/CD .................................45
Compass, electronic ....................23
calibration .................................23
set zone adjustment ...........23, 35
Console ......................................130
overhead ..........................129–130
Controls
power seat ...............................188
steering column ......................141
Coolant
checking and adding ..............378
refill capacities ................381, 402
specifications ..........................402
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................138
Customer Assistance ................324
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................411
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................356
Getting roadside assistance ...324
Getting the service you
need .........................................352Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................357
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................356
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................115
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................398
engine oil .................................373
Driving under special
conditions ..................307, 317, 320
sand .........................................318
snow and ice ...........................321
through water .................319, 323
DVD system .................................70
E
Electronic message center ...20, 28
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................345
running out of fuel .........344, 389
Emission control system ..........394
Engine ................................405–406
cleaning ...................................361
coolant .....................................378
fail-safe cooling .......................382
idle speed control ...................376
lubrication specifications .......402
refill capacities ........................402
service points ..........................370
starting after a collision .........326
Engine block heater .................288
Engine oil ..................................373
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