Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Engine oil 6.0 quarts (5.7L)•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)
2
•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12 (Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Automatic transmission
fluid12.7 quarts
(12.0L)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT F
4
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
Rear axle fluid 3.5 pints (1.7L)MotorcraftSAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Front axle fluid 2.7 pints (1.3L)MotorcraftSAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Windshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraftPremium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US)
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer Fluid
(Canada)ZC-32-A (US)
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F)
(Canada) /
WSB-M8B16-A2/- -
Fuel tank18.6 gallons
(70.4L)——
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Check the coolant reservoir bottle
labeling for the correct fluid type to use.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-M2C930-A .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.
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idle speed control ...................382
lubrication specifications .......411
refill capacities ........................411
service points ..........................377
Engine block heater .................273
Engine oil ..................................380
checking and adding ..............380
dipstick ....................................380
filter, specifications ........381, 410
recommendations ...................381
refill capacities ........................411
specifications ..........................411
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................272
F
Fail safe cooling ........................390
Fleet MyKey programming ......132
Floor mats .................................122
Fluid capacities .........................411
Fog lamps ....................................78
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................316
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................286
Fuel ............................................392
calculating fuel economy .......398
cap ...........................................394
capacity ...................................411
choosing the right fuel ...........395
detergent in fuel .....................396
filler funnel .............................396
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................392, 394, 398
filter, specifications ........391, 410
fuel pump shut-off ..................327
improving fuel economy ........398
octane rating ...................395, 414quality ......................................396
running out of fuel .........353, 396
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................392
Fuses ..................................327–328
G
Garage door opener ..................116
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............394
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................398
Gauges .........................................21
H
Hazard flashers .........................326
Headlamps ...................................77
aiming ........................................80
autolamp system .......................77
bulb specifications ....................85
daytime running lights .............79
flash to pass ..............................78
high beam .................................78
turning on and off ....................77
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................63, 66, 68
Hill descent mode .....................283
Hill start assist ..........................292
Hood ..........................................376
I
Ignition ...............................267, 414
Illuminated visor mirror .............94
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................216
Index
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