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POWER STEERING FLUID
Refer toscheduled maintenance information.
•3.5L V6 engine only
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the
MIN/MAX or upper and lower lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this
range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN/MAX or upper and
lower lines. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer to
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for
the proper fluid type.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Oil Change Service Interval* 123456789101112131415
Change engine oil and filter• ••••••••••••••
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth• ••••••••••••••
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag• ••••••••••••••
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)• ••••••••••••••
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick); consult dealer for
requirements• ••••••••••••••
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake• ••••••••••••••
Inspect engine cooling system concentration
and hoses• ••••••••••••••
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields• ••••••••••••••
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)• ••••••••••••••
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension,
tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings• ••••••••••••••
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••••••••••••••
*Oil change service intervals should be completed as indicated by the message center
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
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C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....334
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................88
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................258
Child safety seats ......................166
attaching with tether straps ..172
in front seat ............................166
in rear seat ..............................166
LATCH .....................................170
recommendations ...................164
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................175
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............281
instrument panel ....................283
interior .....................................284
plastic parts ............................282
washing ....................................279
waxing .....................................280
wheels ......................................280
wiper blades ............................283
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46, 49
Clock ............................................28
Clutch
fluid ..........................................322
operation while driving ..........229
recommended shift speeds ....229
Compass, electronic ....................75
calibration .................................76
set zone adjustment .................76
Console ........................................77
overhead ....................................75Controls
power seat ...............................122
steering column ........................85
Coolant
checking and adding ..............301
refill capacities ................305, 334
specifications ..........................334
Cross Traffic Alert ....................236
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................82
Cupholder(s) .............................131
Customer Assistance ................249
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................344, 347
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............275
Getting roadside assistance ...249
Getting the service you
need .........................................271
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................277
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................275
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Defrost
windshield .................................49
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................322, 325
engine oil .................................294
Driving under special
conditions ..................228, 243, 245
sand .........................................244
snow and ice ...........................246
through water .................244, 248
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Satellite Radio Information ........40
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............354
Seats ..........................................119
child safety seats ....................166
cleaning ...................................285
front seats ...............................121
heated ......................................125
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................112
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................113
Servicing your vehicle ..............288
Side air curtain .........................158
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............161
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................333, 338
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................334
Speed control ..............................82
Starting your
vehicle ........................209–210, 212
jump starting ..........................266
Steering
speed sensitive .......................221
Steering wheel
controls ......................................85
tilting .........................................73
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................43
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................73Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....195
Tires ...........................180–181, 258
alignment ................................188
care ..........................................184
changing ..................................258
checking the pressure ............184
inflating ...................................182
label .........................................194
replacing ..................................186
rotating ....................................189
safety practices .......................187
sidewall information ...............189
snow tires and chains ............200
spare tire .................................259
terminology .............................181
tire grades ...............................181
treadwear ........................180, 185
Towing .......................................206
recreational towing .................206
trailer towing ..........................206
wrecker ....................................269
Transmission .............................223
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....221
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................325
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .........................325, 327
fluid, refill capacities ..............334
lubricant specifications ..........334
manual operation ....................229
Trunk .........................................105
remote release ..................94, 109
Turn signal ..................................58
U
Universal garage door opener ....88
USB port ......................................37
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