Items CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
4
18 ounces
(0.53L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Engine oil3.5L V6 engine
6.0 quarts
(5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil or equivalentWSS-M2C945-A
5,6
3.5L V6 SHO
engine
6.0 quarts
(5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Motor Oil or equivalentWSS-M2C946-A
5,6
2.0L EcoBoost
engine
5.7 quarts
(5.4L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Motor Oil or equivalentWSS-M2C946-A
5,6
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equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
A/C Refrigerant
Compressor Oil
8
2.0L GTDI &
3.5LTiVCT
5.2floz
(0.153 L)Motorcraft PAG
Refrigerant Compressor
OilYN-12–D
WSH-M1C231–B
1Use only Motorcraft DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting
WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may
cause brake system damage.2Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.3Automatic transmissions that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON® LV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.4See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.5Your engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford
specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that
meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines.6Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could
lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford’s warranty.7Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.8Warning: The A/C refrigerant system contains refrigerant R134A under high pressure. Opening
the A/C refrigerant system can cause personal injury. A/C refrigerant system is to be serviced
only by qualified personnel.
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Display settings .........................481
Driver alert ................................219
Driving under special
conditions ..................185, 188, 190
sand .........................................189
snow and ice ...........................191
through water .................189, 251
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........131, 133, 135
E
Electronic message center .......110
Electronic stability control ......197
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................256
running out of fuel .................172
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................194
Emission control system ..........177
End user license agreement ....506
Engine ........................................350
cleaning ...................................307
coolant .....................................283
fail-safe cooling .......................286
idle speed control ...................294
lubrication specifications .......352
refill capacities ........................352
service points ..................279, 281
Engine block heater .................168
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............282
dipstick ....................................282
filter, specifications ................356
refill capacities ........................352
specifications ..........................352
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................168F
Fail safe cooling ........................286
Fleet MyKey programming ........64
Floor mats .................................252
Fluid capacities .........................352
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................187
Fuel
cap ...........................................174
capacity ...................................352
choosing the right fuel ...........171
filler funnel .............................172
filling your vehicle with fuel ..174
filter, specifications ........293, 356
fuel pump shut-off ..................255
octane rating ...................172, 350
quality ......................................171
running out of fuel .................172
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................170
Fuel and distance computer ....114
outside temperature
indicator ..................................114
to empty indicator ..................114
trip distance ............................114
trip/reset button .....................114
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................................171
Fuses ..................................267–268
G
Garage door opener ..................155
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............174
Gauges ...............................103–104
odometer .................................114
trip odometer ..........................114
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