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Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing vehicle from storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on
window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
•Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 ft (4.5 meters) back
and forth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there
are no leaks, and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect.
Contact your authorized dealer if you have any concerns or issues.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component2.5L I4
Engine3.0L V6 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine
Air filter
elementFA-1785 FA-1786 FA-1884
Battery BXT-96R-500
Oil filter FL-910S FL-500-S FL-500-S
Spark plugs
1
Cabin air filter FP-67
Windshield
wiper bladeWW-1801-PF (driver side)
WW-1901-PF (passenger side)
1For 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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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number / Ford
specification
Brake (and clutch–if
equipped) fluidBetween MIN
and MAX on
reservoirMotorcraftHigh
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Door weatherstrips —Silicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary hood
latch, door hinges,
striker plates, seat
tracks and fuel filler
door hinge—Multi-Purpose Grease
(Lithium grease)XG-4 or XL-5 or equivalent /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft
Penetrating and Lock
LubricantXL-1 /
None
Engine coolant
(2.5L engine)
1
9.3 quarts
(8.8L)MotorcraftSpecialty
Green Engine Coolant
(dark green-colored)•VC-10-A2 (US)
•CVC-10-A (Canada) /
WSS-M97B55-A
MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant•VC-3-B (US)
•CVC-3-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number / Ford
specification
Engine coolant
(3.0L engine)
1
10.6 quarts
(10.0L)MotorcraftSpecialty
Green Engine Coolant
(dark green-colored)•VC-10-A2 (US)
•CVC-10-A (Canada) /
WSS-M97B55-A
MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant•VC-3-B (US)
•CVC-3-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D
Engine coolant
(3.5L engine)
1
11.1 quarts
(10.5L)MotorcraftSpecialty
Green Engine Coolant
(dark green-colored)•VC-10-A2 (US)
•CVC-10-A (Canada) /
WSS-M97B55-A
MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant•VC-3-B (US)
•CVC-3-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number / Ford
specification
Engine oil
(2.5L engine)5.3 quarts
(5.0 L)•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)
2
•MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 Synthetic Motor
Oil (Canada)
2
•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12 (Canada) /
WSS-M2C945-A with API
Certification Mark Engine oil
(3.0L engine)6.0 quarts
(5.7L)
Engine oil
(3.5L engine)5.5 quarts
(5.2L)
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft
Penetrating and Lock
LubricantXL-1/
None
Power steering fluid
(3.5L engine only)Between MIN
and MAX on
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Manual transmission
fluid3.0 quarts
(2.87L)
3
Motorcraft
SAE 75W-90
API GL-4
Gear OilXT-4-QGL /
WSS-M2C203-A1 and GL-4
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number / Ford
specification
Automatic
transmission fluid
6-Speed
(Aisin F21)7.4 quarts
(7.0L)
4
MotorcraftPremium
Automatic
Transmission FluidXT-8-QAW /
WSS-M2C924-A
Automatic
transmission fluid
6-Speed
(6F35)9.0 quarts
(8.5L)
4
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT FXT-10–QLV/
MERCONLV
Rear differential
(AWD) fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)MotorcraftSAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power transfer unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
5
12 ounces
(0.35L)MotorcraftSAE
75W-140 Synthetic
Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer
fluidFill 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 tank (FWD)17.5 gallons
(66.2L)——
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number / Ford
specification
Fuel tank (AWD)16.5 gallons
(62.4L)——
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-M2C945-A and the API Certification mark.3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission within 3/8 inch (10mm) of the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.4Indicates 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 set
by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.5The 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.
See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling of the power transfer unit.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.5L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 3.5L V6 engine
Cubic inches 151 182 214
Required fuelMinimum
87 octaneMinimum
87 octaneMinimum
87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35 mm)0.045–0.049 inch
(1.15–1.25 mm)0.051–0.057 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)
Compression
ratio9.7:1 10.3:1 10.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
•2.5L I4 Engine
•3.0L V6 Engine
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