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Note:Your vehicle’s driveshaft is balanced. If undercoating the vehicle,
protect the driveshaft, universal joints, and axle and transmission flanges
to prevent overspray of any undercoating material. If your vehicle has
four-wheel drive, your vehicle has two driveshafts, one connected to the
rear axle and one connected to the front axle.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element
listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Changing the air filter element
•4.0L Engine
•4.6L Engine
1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.
2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.
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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.
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 4.0L V6 engine 4.6L 3V V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1695 FA-1780
Fuel filter FG-1083 FG-1083
Battery BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820S FL-820S
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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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN
and MAX on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1
Body hinges,
latches, door striker
plates and rotors,
seat tracks, fuel
filler door hinge and
spring, hood latch,
auxiliary latch, seat
tracks— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Door weatherstrips —Silicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft
Penetrating and Lock
LubricantXL-1 /
None
Driveshaft, slip
spline, universal
joints—
Premium Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C /
ESA-M1C75-B
Transfer case front
output slip shaft
(AWD)—
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Engine coolant
(4.0L engine
without auxiliary
climate control)12.2 quarts
(11.5L)
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine coolant
(4.0L engine with
auxiliary climate
control)13.9 quarts
(13.2L)
Engine coolant
(4.6L engine
without auxiliary
climate control)13.9 quarts
(13.2L)
Engine coolant
(4.6L engine with
auxiliary climate
control)15.7 quarts
(14.9L)
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak
PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Engine oil
(4.0L engine)5.0 quarts
(4.7L)•Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
•Motorcraft SAE
5W30-Full Synthetic
Motor Oil (US)
•Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor Oil
(Canada)
•Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Synthetic
Motor Oil (Canada)
2
•XO-5W30-QSP (US)
•XO-5W-30-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W30-LSP12 (Canada)
•CXO-5W30-LFS12 (Canada) /
WSS-M2C929-A with API
Certification Mark
Engine oil
(4.6L engine)6.0 quarts
(5.7L)•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
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Automatic
transmission
(5R55S) fluid12.7 quarts
(12.0L)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONVATF
5
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Automatic
transmission (6R80)
fluid12.1 quarts
(11.4L)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT F
4
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
Rear axle fluid 3.5 pints (1.7L)Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 Synthetic
Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Front axle fluid
(AWD)2.7 pints (1.3L)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197 -A
Power steering fluidFill between
MIN and MAX
lines on
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Transfer case fluid
(AWD)1.3 quarts
(1.25L)Motorcraft Transfer
Case FluidXL–12 /
—
Windshield washer
fluid4.2 quarts
(4.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Fuel tank22.5 gallons
(85.2L)——
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only have the API
Certification mark and meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or
WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L).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
checked by a qualified technician.4Use of a dual usage fluid in an automatic transmission requiring MERCONLV may cause
transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission
damage. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval.4Use of a dual usage fluid in an automatic transmission requiring MERCONV may cause
transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission
damage. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.0L V6 engine 4.6L 3V V8
engine
Cubic inches 245 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system EDIS Coil on Plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.039–0.043 inch
(1.0–1.1mm)
Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.8:1
Engine drivebelt routing
•4.0L V6 Engine
•4.6L V8 Engine
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