ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
A.–MIN
B. – MAX
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note:Check the level before starting the engine.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace
the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add oil immediately.
Adding Engine Oil
Note:Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running.
Note:Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above
the MAX mark may cause engine damage.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the
American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this
trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricants
Specification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers.
1. Remove the filler cap.
2. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. SeeCapacities and
Specificationsfor more information.
3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you feel a strong resistance.
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Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the
Capacities and Specificationschapter.
Note:Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint
(250 ml) increments through the
filler tube until the level is correct.
If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by an authorized
dealer.
Note:An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating range, the performance of the system
could be compromised; seek service from your authorized dealer
immediately.
Note:Police pursuits, involving hard braking, result in high temperatures
in the brake system - including the brake fluid. Over time, repeated
exposure to high brake temperatures can degrade brake fluid, potentially
reducing its boiling point. A lower boiling point could cause long brake
pedal travel and a loss of braking confidence during subsequent pursuit
driving. Ford recommends that police fleets replace the brake fluid at
every brake pad service interval according to the service procedure.
Brake fluid should be replaced on vehicles involved in high speed
pursuits with heavy brake usage.
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power steering (EPS) system.
There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....288
Cargo management system ......168
CD ..............................................108
CD player ..................................106
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................278
Child safety restraints ..........26, 29
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....29
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................26
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................21
Cleaning your vehicle ...............243
engine compartment ..............245
instrument panel ....................247
interior .....................................246
plastic parts ............................244
washing ....................................243
waxing .....................................245
wheels ......................................248
wiper blades ............................246
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........115
Clock ..........................................108
Console ......................................125
overhead ..................................126
Coolant ......................................218
checking and adding ..............218
refill capacities ........................288
specifications ..........................288
Cross Traffic Alert ....................161
Cruise control ...........................159
Customer Assistance ................188Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................295, 297
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............197
Getting roadside assistance ...188
Getting the service you
need .........................................193
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................199
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................197
D
Defrost .......................................115
rear window ............................116
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................223
engine oil .................................217
Driving under special
conditions ..................142, 145, 147
sand .........................................146
snow and ice ...........................148
through water .................147, 185
E
Electronic message center .........97
Electronic stability control ......154
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................190
running out of fuel .................134
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................151
Emission control system ..........138
End user license agreement ....361
Engine ........................................287
cleaning ...................................245
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coolant .....................................218
fail-safe cooling .......................222
idle speed control ...................226
lubrication specifications .......288
refill capacities ........................288
service points ..........................215
Engine block heater .................130
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............217
dipstick ....................................217
filter, specifications ................292
refill capacities ........................288
specifications ..........................288
Event data recording ..................11
Exhaust fumes ..........................130
F
Fail safe cooling ........................222
Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV) .........................................132
Floor mats .................................186
Fluid capacities .........................288
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................144
Fuel
cap ...........................................136
capacity ...................................288
choosing the right fuel ...........133
filler funnel .............................134
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................................136
filter, specifications ........226, 292
fuel pump shut-off ..................189
octane rating ...................134, 287
quality ......................................133
running out of fuel .................134
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................132Fuel and distance computer ......99
outside temperature
indicator ....................................99
to empty indicator ....................99
trip distance ..............................99
trip/reset button .......................99
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................................132
Fuses ..................................201–202
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............136
Gauges .........................................92
odometer ...................................99
trip odometer ............................99
H
Hazard flashers .........................189
Headlamps
aiming ......................................231
bulb specifications ..................242
flash to pass ..............................81
high beam .................................80
replacing bulbs .......................234
Head restraints .........................119
Heating ......................................115
Hood ..........................................212
I
Ignition ...............................128, 287
Illuminated visor mirror .............90
Information displays ...................97
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................140
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