Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B
Note: Check the fluid level with the engine
running and the transmission in park (P).
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Rotate the automatic transmission fluid cap in a counterclockwise direction. See
Under Hood Overview (page 290).
3. Remove the cap and dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace the
cap and dipstick and remove it again to
check the fluid level. 4.
Make sure that the fluid level is between
the MIN and the MAX marks. If the fluid
level is at the MIN mark, add fluid
immediately. See
Adding Transmission
Fluid.
5. Replace the automatic transmission fluid
cap and dipstick. Turn it clockwise until
you feel a strong resistance.
Low Fluid Level
If the fluid level is within the minimum range
(below point A) add the correct specification
fluid to be within the hash mark area.
See
Capacities and Specifications (page 360).
Note: If the fluid level is below the minimum
range do not drive your vehicle. A low fluid
level can damage the transmission.
Correct Fluid Level
If the fluid level is within the hash mark area
(between points A and B) do not add any
fluid. High Fluid Level
If the fluid level is above the maximum range
(above point B) fluid may need to be
removed. High fluid levels may be caused
by a overheating condition. If you have
operated your vehicle at high speeds, towing
a trailer or in city traffic during hot weather,
allow your vehicle to cool for a minimum of
30 minutes before rechecking the level.
Note:
An overfill condition can damage the
transmission.
Adding Transmission Fluid *
1. Rotate the automatic transmission fluid cap in a counterclockwise direction.
2. Remove the cap and dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3. Add fluid that meets the Ford specifications.
See Capacities and
Specifications (page 360). Pour the fluid
directly into the automatic transmission
fluid cap and dipstick hole.
4. Replace the cap and dipstick and remove
it again to check the fluid level.
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AB
Your vehicle is equipped with the Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor system, which displays a
message in the information display at the
proper oil change interval. This interval may
be up to one year or 10000 miles (16000
kilometers).
When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles (800
kilometers) of the message appearing. Make
sure you reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
after each oil change. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset (page 295).
If your information display resets prematurely
or becomes inoperative, you should perform
the oil change interval at six months or 5000
miles (8000 kilometers) from your last oil
change. Never exceed one year or 10000
miles (16000 kilometers) between oil change
intervals. Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance systems.
Every manufacturer develops these systems
using different specifications and
performance features. That is why it is
important to rely upon your dealership to
properly diagnose and repair your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts and
component systems based upon engineering
testing. Ford Motor Company relies upon this
testing to determine the most appropriate
mileage for replacement of oils and fluids to
protect your vehicle at the lowest overall cost
to you and recommends against
maintenance schedules that deviate from
the scheduled maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized
re-manufactured replacement parts
engineered for your vehicle.Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford Workshop
Manual list the recommended additives and
chemicals for your vehicle. We do not
recommend using chemicals or additives not
approved by us as part of your vehicle
’s
normal maintenance. Please consult your
warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal
operating characteristic and, by itself, does
not necessarily indicate a concern or that the
fluid needs to be changed. However, a
qualified expert, such as the factory-trained
technicians at your dealership, should
inspect discolored fluids that also show signs
of overheating or foreign material
contamination immediately.
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General Maintenance Information...........387
Multi-Point Inspection.......................................390
Owner Checks and Services...........................389
Protecting Your Investment..............................387
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................387
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?......................................................387
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................265
Getting the Services You Need.................261 Away From Home...............................................261
Global Opening and Closing.......................98 Closing the Windows...........................................98
Opening the Windows.........................................98
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake..............................................191
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................257
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................306
Headlamp Exit Delay......................................91
Headlamp Leveling........................................94
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp............................307 Head Restraints.............................................133
Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................134
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................135
Heated Seats
..................................................148
Front Seats............................................................148
Second-Row Heated Seats...............................149
Heated Steering Wheel.................................84
Heated Windows and Mirrors.....................131 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................131
Heated Rear Window..........................................131
Heating See: Climate Control...........................................127
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................129
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................129
General Hints.......................................................129
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................129
Recommended Settings for Cooling .............
129
Recommended Settings for Heating..............129
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................129
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................190
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............287 I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................262
Information Display Control.........................84
Information Displays.....................................108
General Information............................................108
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