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Item Capacity Ford Part NameFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil
1
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 5W-20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C945-A with API
Certification Mark
Engine coolant
2
11.7 quarts
(11.1L)
6,7
MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant•VC-3-B (US)
•CVC-3-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D
Power steering fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraftMERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Automatic
transmission fluid11.0 quarts
(10.4L)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT F
4
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
Rear differential
(AWD) fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)MotorcraftSAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
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Item Capacity Ford Part NameFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
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
(front-wheel drive)18.3 gallons
(69.3L)——
Fuel tank (all-wheel
drive)19.2 gallons
(72.7L)——
1Use 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.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.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 set
by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.6Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.7Engine coolant with trailer tow package - 11.9 quarts (11.3L)
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Engine block heater .................215
Engine oil ..................................297
checking and adding ..............297
dipstick ....................................297
filter, specifications ........299, 326
recommendations ...................299
refill capacities ........................327
specifications ..........................327
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................215
F
Fail safe cooling ........................307
Fleet MyKey programming ........94
Floor mats .............................85–86
Fluid capacities .........................327
Fog lamps ....................................47
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................248
Fuel ............................................308
calculating fuel economy .......314
cap ...........................................310
capacity ...................................327
choosing the right fuel ...........312
detergent in fuel .....................313
filler funnel .............................313
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................308, 310, 315
filter, specifications ........308, 326
fuel pump shut-off ..................256
improving fuel economy ........314
octane rating ...................312, 330
quality ......................................312
running out of fuel .........272, 313
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................308Fuses ..................................256–257
G
Garage door opener ....................81
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............310
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................314
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................255
Headlamps ...................................45
aiming ........................................49
autolamp system .......................46
bulb specifications ....................52
daytime running lights .............47
flash to pass ..............................47
high beam .................................47
replacing bulbs .........................53
turning on and off ....................45
Head restraints .................119, 126
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................40
Hill start assist ..........................229
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................81
Hood ..........................................294
I
Ignition ...............................211, 330
Illuminated visor mirror .............62
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................165
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................319
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