Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................178
In California (U.S. Only)..............................179
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)......................180
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................181
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................181
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................182
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................183
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................183
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations......................................185
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................186
Changing a Fuse...........................................195
Maintenance
General Information....................................197
Opening and Closing the Hood...............197
Under Hood Overview................................199
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................200
Engine Oil Check
.........................................200
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................201
Engine Cooling Fan......................................201
Engine Coolant Check...............................202
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
...........................................................206
Brake Fluid Check
.......................................206
Washer Fluid Check
....................................206
Changing the 12V Battery.........................206
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................208
Changing the Wiper Blades
....................208
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................211
Changing a Bulb............................................212
Bulb Specification Chart............................217
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................218 Drive Belt Routing.........................................218
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products........................................219
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................220
Waxing..............................................................221
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................221
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................221
Cleaning the Interior....................................222
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................222
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................223
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............224
Cleaning the Wheels..................................224
Vehicle Storage.............................................224
Wheels and Tires
General Information
....................................227
Tire Care
..........................................................228
Using Snow Chains.....................................243
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........244
Changing a Road Wheel...........................248
Technical Specifications...........................253
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
.................................255
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................255
Vehicle Identification Number................255
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................256
Transmission Code Designation.............257
Capacities and Specifications
................257
Audio System
General Information....................................261
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......262
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC............................................................265
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
Minimum
A
Maximum
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK WARNING
Do not work on a hot engine.
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1.
Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 197). 6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with
a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 199).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 200).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 257).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNINGS
Do not add engine oil when the
engine is hot. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal
injury. Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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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 Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See Under Hood Overview (page 199).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 257). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage. Note:
Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System
Only reset the oil life monitoring system
after changing the engine oil and oil filter.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.
2. Press the accelerator and brake pedals
at the same time.
3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals
fully pressed.
4. After three seconds, a message confirming that the reset is in progress
displays.
5. After 25 seconds, a message confirming that the reset is complete
displays.
6. Release the accelerator and brake pedals.
7. The message confirming that the reset
is complete no longer displays.
8. Switch the ignition off.
ENGINE COOLING FAN WARNING
Keep your hands and clothing clear
of the engine cooling fan.
Under certain conditions, the engine
cooling fan may continue to run for several
minutes after you switch your vehicle off.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
152
Cubic inches.
9.7:1
Compression Specifications
ratio. 0.049-0.053 in.(1.25-1.35 mm)
Spark plug gap.
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS Part Number
Component
FA-1910
Air filter element
FL-910S
Oil filter
BXT-40R
Battery
SP-530
Spark plugs
FP-70 (front)
Cabin air filter
FP-75 (auxiliary AC)
WW-2954 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade
WW-2953 (passenger side)
WW-1382
Rear window wiper blade
Note: Motorcraft replacement parts are
recommended for scheduled maintenance
and are available at an authorized dealer or
at fordparts.com. These parts meet or
exceed Ford Motor Company ’s
specifications, and are engineered for your
vehicle. Use of other parts may impact
vehicle performance, emissions and
durability. Your warranty may be void for
any damage related to use of other parts.
Note: Should a Motorcraft oil filter not be
available, use an oil filter that meets
industry performance specification
SAE/USCAR-36. Note:
For spark plug replacement, see an
authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs
at the appropriate intervals. Refer to
Scheduled Maintenance for the
replacement intervals. See Normal
Scheduled Maintenance (page 391).
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
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TRANSMISSION CODE
DESIGNATION The transmission code is on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The
following table shows the transmission
code along with the transmission
description.
Description
Code
Six-speed automatic trans-mission 6F35
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CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant
system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. Only qualified
personnel should service the air
conditioning refrigerant system. Opening
the air conditioning refrigerant system can
cause personal injury. Capacities
Capacity
Item
5.7 qt (5.4 L)
Engine oil fill capacity including the oil filter.
8.5 qt (8 L)
Engine coolant fill capacity.
9.0 qt (8.5 L)
Automatic transmission fluid fill capacity. *
15.9 gal (60 L)
Fuel tank fill capacity.
3.1 qt (2.9 L)
Washer system fill capacity.
1.5 lb (0.68 kg)
Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity.
1.9 lb (0.875 kg)
Air conditioning refrigerant fill capacity. **
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Capacity
Item
4.6 fl oz (136 ml)
Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capa-
city.
7.4 fl oz (220 ml)
Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capa-
city. **
* Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
** Vehicles with auxiliary heater system.
Adding Engine Oil Quantity
2.5 qt (2.4 L)
The quantity of engine oil required to raise
the indicated level on the dipstick from
minimum to maximum. Specifications
We recommend that you use Motorcraft
oil and fluids for your vehicle. Only use
fluid that meets Ford specifications.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C945-A
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
(U.S.)
Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-20 Motorcraft®
(Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP (U.S.)
CXO-5W20-LSP6 (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D2
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
(U.S.)
Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué orange Motorcraft®
(Canada)
VC-3DIL-B
(U.S.)
CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
WSS-M6C65-A2
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
(U.S.)
Liquide de frein automobile haute performance DOT 4 LV
(Canada)
PM-20
(U.S. & Canada)
MERCON® LV
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
(U.S.)
WSS-M2C938-A
Liquide pour boîte de vitesses automatique (Canada)
XT-10-QLVC (U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6 (Canada)
WSS-M14P19-A
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with
Bitterant
(U.S.)
Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité (Canada)
ZC-32-B2 (U.S.)
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Specification
Name
CXC-37-A/B/D/F (Canada) WSH-M17B19-A
Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant
(U.S.)
Frigorigène R-134a Motorcraft® (Canada)
YN-19 (U.S.)
CYN-16-R (Canada)
WSH-M1C231-B
Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil
(U.S.)
Huile PAG pour compresseur frigorifique Motorcraft® (Canada)
YN-12-D (U.S. & Canada)
ESB-M1C93-B
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray
(U.S.)
Graisse multiusage (Canada)
XL-5-A (U.S. & Canada)
-
Penetrating and Lock Lubricant
(U.S.)
Liquide dégrippant (Canada)
XL-1 (U.S.)
CXC-51-A (Canada)
You must use the correct fluid for
automatic transmission that requires
MERCON® LV transmission fluid. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service
category unless the label also displays the
API certification mark.
An oil that displays this symbol conforms
to current engine, emission system and
fuel economy performance standards of
the International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC). Note:
Do not use more than 1.1 qt (1 L) of
the alternative engine oil between
scheduled service intervals.
Using oil and fluids that do not meet the
defined specification and viscosity grade
may lead to:
• Component damage which may not be
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Reduced brake performance.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Alternative Engine Oil for Extreme
Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the following
alternative engine oil in extreme cold
climates, where the ambient temperature
reaches
-22°F (-30°C) or below.
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C947-A
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
Engine Oil - SAE 0W-20
XO-0W20-QSP (U.S.) 260
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