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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Power distribution box
6. Air filter assembly
7. Transmission fluid dipstick
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine oil
1
5.5 quarts (5.2L)•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor Oil
(Canada)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Engine coolant11.7 quarts
(11.1L)
6
Motorcraft Specialty
Green Engine Coolant
2
VC-10-A (US)
CVC-10-A (Canada) /
WSS-M97B55-A Engine coolant–with
trailer tow package12.5 quarts
(11.8L)
6
Power steering fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Automatic
transmission fluid9.4 quarts (8.9 L)
3
Motorcraft MERCONLV
AT F
4
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
Rear differential
(AWD) fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
5
12 ounces (0.35L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer
fluid4.75 quarts (4.5L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank
(front-wheel drive)19.2 gallons
(72.7L)——
Fuel tank (all-wheel
drive)20.8 gallons
(78.7L)——
1Use 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.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with an in-tank cooler. 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.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.6Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.
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in rear seat ..............................155
LATCH .....................................158
recommendations ...................152
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................163
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............262
instrument panel ....................264
interior .............................264–265
plastic parts ............................262
safety belts ..............................264
washing ....................................260
waxing .....................................261
wheels ......................................261
wiper blades ............................263
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............40
Clock ............................................27
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................20
Console ........................................60
overhead ....................................59
Controls
power seat ...............................110
steering column ........................67
Convertible
cleaning ...................................263
Coolant
checking and adding ..............278
refill capacities ................281, 300
specifications ..........................300
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................65
Cupholder(s) .............................118
Customer Assistance ................229
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................308Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................257
Getting roadside
assistance ................................229
Getting the service
you need .................................253
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................258
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................257
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................296
engine oil .................................272
Driving under special
conditions ..................218, 223, 226
sand .........................................224
snow and ice ...........................226
through water .................225, 228
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................246
Emission control system ..........291
Engine ........................................303
cleaning ...................................262
coolant .....................................278
fail-safe cooling .......................282
idle speed control ...................276
lubrication specifications .......300
refill capacities ........................300
service points ..................269–270
starting after a collision .........231
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