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Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•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.
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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 2.5L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine
Air filter element
1FA-1772 FA-1893
Battery BXL-40R BXL-40R
Oil filter FL-910 FL-500-S
Spark Plugs
22
1
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 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 CapacityFord Part Name or E
quivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil
(2.5L engine)5.3 quarts
(5.0L)•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)
2
•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark Engine oil
(3.0L engine)6.0 quarts
(5.7L)
Transmission fluid 9.0 quarts (8.5L)
3
Motorcraft

MERCON
LV AT F
4
XT-10-QLV /
MERCON
LV
Rear axle fluid (4X4)
5
2.4 pints (1.15L)
6
Motorcraft
SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
fluid
(4X4)
7
12 ounces (0.35L)Motorcraft
SAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer fluid 4.7 quarts (4.5L)Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or E
quivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Fuel tank17.5 gallons
(66.2 L)——
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. 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 MERCON
LV should only use MERCON
LV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.54X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than -40°F (-40°C) should
change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft
SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford
part number XY-75W140-QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.6Fill to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.7The power transfer unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube. Lubricant levels are not to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Replace power transfer unit
lubricant with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water. Never engage
the 4X4 feature while on dry pavement.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.5L I4 Engine 3.0L V6 Engine
Cubic inches 152 183
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane or E85
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35mm)0.045–0.049 inch
(1.15–1.25mm)
Compression
ratio9.7:1 10.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
•2.5L I4 Engine
•3.0L V6 Engine
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Child safety seats ......................157
attaching with tether straps ..164
in front seat ............................158
in rear seat ..............................158
LATCH .....................................161
recommendations ...................155
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................166
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............281
instrument panel ....................283
interior .....................................284
plastic parts ............................282
washing ....................................279
waxing .....................................280
wheels ......................................280
wiper blades ............................282
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......45, 48
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................27
Compass, electronic ....................67
calibration .................................68
set zone adjustment .................67
Console ........................................69
overhead ....................................66
Controls
power seat ...............................115
steering column ........................77
Coolant
checking and adding ..............298
refill capacities ................301, 323
specifications ..........................323
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................74
Customer Assistance ................244
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................331Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................276
Getting roadside assistance ...244
Getting the service
you need .................................272
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................277
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................275
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................54
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................317
engine oil .................................292
Driving under special
conditions ..................226, 238, 240
sand .........................................239
snow and ice ...........................241
through water .................240, 243
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................265
running out of fuel .........264, 310
Emergency Flashers .................245
Emission control system ..........314
Engine ........................................326
cleaning ...................................281
coolant .....................................298
fail-safe cooling .......................302
idle speed control ...................296
lubrication specifications .......323
refill capacities ........................323
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service points ..................288–289
starting after a collision .........246
Engine block heater .................211
Engine oil ..................................292
checking and adding ..............292
dipstick ....................................292
filter, specifications ........295, 322
recommendations ...................295
refill capacities ........................323
specifications ..........................323
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................211
F
Fail safe cooling ........................302
Fleet MyKey programming ........92
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....304
Fluid capacities .........................323
Fog lamps ....................................53
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................237
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................222
Fuel ............................................304
calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 311
cap ...........................................307
capacity ...................................323
choosing the right fuel ...........308
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................314
detergent in fuel .....................309
filler funnel .............................310
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................304, 307, 311
filter, specifications ........303, 322
fuel pump shut-off switch .....246
improving fuel economy ........311octane rating ...................308, 326
quality ......................................309
running out of fuel .........264, 310
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................304
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................304, 308
Fuses ..................................246–247
G
Garage door opener ....................80
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............307
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................311
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................245
Headlamps ...................................52
aiming ........................................55
bulb specifications ....................59
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................53
replacing bulbs .........................60
turning on and off ....................52
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................48
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Hood ..........................................288
I
Ignition ...............................207, 326
Illuminated visor mirror .............66
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................157
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................316
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................283
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................54
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......265
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...............................97, 99
keypad .....................................105
locking and unlocking doors ..106
programming entry code .......105
Keys .....................................91, 108
positions of the ignition .........207
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................59
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................53
headlamps .................................52
headlamps, flash to pass ..........54
instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps ...............56–57, 59
replacing bulbs .........................60
LATCH anchors .........................161
Liftgate ................................86, 103
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........214
Load limits .................................194Loading instructions .................200
Locks
autolock ...............................97, 99
childproof ................................101
doors ..........................................97
Lubricant specifications ...........323
Lug nuts ....................................263
Luggage rack ...............................88
Lumbar support, seats .....114–115
M
Message center ...........................18
english/metric button ...............22
system check button ................22
warning messages .....................22
Mirrors ...................................72–73
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................72
fold away ...................................73
heated ........................................74
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Moon roof ....................................79
Motorcraft
parts ..............285, 322
MyKey ..........................................92
N
Navigation system .......................44
O
Octane rating ............................308
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................292
Overdrive ...................................224
P
Parental MyKey programming ...92
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