2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.
•2.5L I4 engine
•3.0L V6 engine
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 2.5L I4 Engine 3.0L V6 Engine
Air filter element FA-1785 FA-1786
Battery BXT-96-R BXT-96-R
Oil filter FL-910 FL-500-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 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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A
Accessory delay ..........................77
AdvanceTrac ..............................203
Air cleaner filter .......310–311, 313
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ....................48, 51
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................132, 141, 144
and child safety seats ............134
description ..............132, 141, 144
disposal ....................................147
driver airbag ....132, 134, 142, 145
indicator light .........141, 143, 147
operation .........132, 134, 142, 145
passenger airbag ....132, 134, 142,
145
side airbag ...............................141
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................227
Ambient mood/lighting ...............61
AM/FM .........................................29
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................285
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................201–202
Anti-theft system ................99, 103
arming the system ..................103
disarming a triggered
system .....................................104
triggering .................................104
Audio system
6-CD in dash .............................29
Single CD ..................................29
Audio system (see Radio) .........29Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................210–211
fluid, adding ............................310
fluid, checking ........................310
fluid, refill capacities ..............314
fluid, specification ..................314
Selectshift (SST) ....................213
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........314
B
Battery .......................................283
acid, treating emergencies .....283
jumping a disabled battery ....251
maintenance-free ....................283
replacement, specifications ...313
servicing ..................................283
Belt-Minder.............................127
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................221
Booster seats .............................163
Brakes ........................................201
anti-lock ...........................201–202
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................202
fluid, checking and adding ....305
fluid, refill capacities ..............314
fluid, specifications .................314
lubricant specifications ..........314
parking ....................................202
shift interlock ..........................209
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................61
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....314
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Engine ........................................317
cleaning ...................................267
coolant .....................................285
fail-safe cooling .......................290
idle speed control ...................283
lubrication specifications .......314
refill capacities ........................314
service points ..................275–276
Engine block heater .................200
Engine oil ..................................278
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................278
checking and adding ..............278
dipstick ....................................278
filter, specifications ........282, 313
recommendations ...................282
refill capacities ........................314
specifications ..........................314
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................199
F
Fail safe cooling ........................290
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....292
Fluid capacities .........................314
Fog lamps ....................................57
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................227
Fuel ............................................292
calculating fuel economy...20, 299
cap ...........................................295
capacity ...................................314
choosing the right fuel ...........296
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................302
detergent in fuel .....................298
filler funnel .............................298filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................292, 295, 299
filter, specifications ........291, 313
fuel pump shut-off ..................236
improving fuel economy ........299
octane rating ...................296, 317
quality ......................................297
running out of fuel .........250, 298
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................292
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................292, 296
Fuses ..................................236–237
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............295
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................299
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................235
Headlamps ...................................56
aiming ........................................59
autolamp system .......................56
bulb specifications ....................62
daytime running lights .............57
flash to pass ..............................58
high beam .................................58
replacing bulbs .........................63
turning on and off ....................56
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................48, 51
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
Hood ..........................................274
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