2010 FORD FLEX Owners Manual

Changing the air filter element
3.5L V6
3.5L V6 (EcoBoost)
1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.
2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.
3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing.
4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or
debris and to ensure good sealing.
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.
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6. Replace the air filter housing
cover and secure the clamps. Be
sure that the air cleaner cover tabs
are engaged into the slots of the air
cleaner housing.
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 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost
engine
Engine air filter
elementFA-1884 FA-1884
Battery BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-500-S FL-500-S
Spark Plugs SP-411
1SP-5121
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 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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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraftHigh
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 —MotorcraftPenetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Automatic transmission
fluid (6F50)9.4 quarts (8.9L)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT F
2
X T-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
Automatic transmission
fluid (6F55)10.2 quarts
(9.7L)
1
Rear differential fluid
(AWD)2.4 pints (1.15L)MotorcraftSAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
5
18 ounces (0.53L)MotorcraftSAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil
(3.5L V6 engine)5.5 quarts (5.2L)•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)
4
•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
Engine oil
(3.5L V6 EcoBoost
engine)5.5 quarts (5.2L)See the engine oil fill cap
for the proper SAE oil
viscosity grade.WSS-M2C929-A or
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
Engine coolant
(with rear heater)13.2 quarts
(12.5L)
(3.5L engine)
MotorcraftSpecialty
Green Engine Coolant
3
VC-10-A (US)
CVC-10-A (Canada) /
WSS-M97B55-A 13.7 quarts
(13.0L)
(3.5L EcoBoost
engine)
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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Power steering fluid
(except EcoBoost
engine)Between MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Fuel tank18.6 gallons
(70.4 L)——
Windshield washer fluidTop- off fluid as
neededMotorcraftPremium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2Automatic 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.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A or WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification
mark.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine
Cubic inches 214 214
FuelSeeOctane
recommendations
earlier in this chapter.SeeOctane
recommendationsearlier
in this chapter.
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.033–0.037 inch (.838–
.939 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression
ratio10.3:1 10.0:1
Engine drivebelt routing
3.5L V6 engine
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine (not
applicable to vehicles with electric power assisted steering).
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
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3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location
3. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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