
Hazard Flashers
...........................................195
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
195
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
196
Collision, Damage or Fire Event .............
198
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
199
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
199
Towing Points ..............................................
200
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
202
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
203
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
204
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
205
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
205
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
207
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
207
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
207
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
209
Changing a Fuse ...........................................
217
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
219
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
219
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L ...................
221
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L ..................
222
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L .........................
223
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L .........................
223
Engine Oil Check .........................................
223
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
224
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
225
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
229
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
229Power Steering Fluid Check
...................
230
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
230
Fuel Filter ........................................................
231
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
231
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
233
Changing the Front Wiper Blades ........
233
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades ..........
234
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
234
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
235
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L ........................................................................\
.
237
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L ....
238
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
240
Cleaning Products ......................................
240
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
240
Waxing ............................................................
242
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
242
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
242
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
243
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
243
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
244
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
244
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
245
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
247
Tire Care .........................................................
248
Using Snow Chains ....................................
262
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
264
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
269
Technical Specifications ..........................
275
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 3.0L ....................
277
Engine Specifications - 3.3L ....................
277
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1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Fully apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after
several minutes, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
If required, have an authorized dealer check
and change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 330).
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information for scheduled intervals for fluid
checks and changes. Your transmission
does not consume fluid. However, if the
transmission slips, shifts slowly or if you
notice a sign of leaking fluid, contact an
authorized dealer.
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 WARNING:
Do not use any fluid
other than the recommended brake fluid
as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use
of incorrect fluid could result in the loss
of vehicle control, serious personal injury
or death. WARNING:
Only use brake fluid
from a sealed container. Contamination
with dirt, water, petroleum products or
other materials may result in brake
system damage or failure. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in the
loss of vehicle control, serious personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Do not allow the fluid
to touch your skin or eyes. If this
happens, rinse the affected areas
immediately with plenty of water and
contact your physician. WARNING:
The brake system
could be affected if the brake fluid level
is below the MIN mark or above the MAX
mark on the brake fluid reservoir.
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CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.0L
Use oil and fluid that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meets
the defined specification and viscosity
grade, it could result in:
•
Component damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels. •
Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Reduced brake performance.
Air Conditioning System 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 Refrigerant Oil
Refrigerant
Variant
3.55 fl oz (105 ml)
24 oz (0.68 kg)
Without auxiliary A/C.
5.92 fl oz (175 ml)
35 oz (0.99 kg)
With auxiliary A/C.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M17B21-A
R-1234yf Refrigerant (U.S.)
R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf
(Canada)
YN-33-A (U.S.)
HS7Z-19B519-BA (Canada)
WSS-M2C300-A2
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil (U.S.)
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / Huile
PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®
(Canada)
YN-35 (U.S. & Canada)
Automatic Transmission
Note: Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® ULV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® ULV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage.
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Materials
Specification
Name
-
Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant (U.S.)
Motorcraft® Penetrating Fluid / Liquide dégrippant
Motorcraft® (Canada)
XL-1 (U.S.)
CXC-51-A (Canada)
Transfer Case
Capacities Quantity
Variant
1.1 qt (1 L)
All.
Materials Specification
Name
MERCON® LV WSS-M2C938-A
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid (U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV
Motorcraft® (Canada)
XT-10-QLVC (U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6 (Canada)
Front Axle
Capacities Quantity
Variant
0.6 qt (0.6 L)
All wheel drive.
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M17B21-A
R-1234yf Refrigerant (U.S.)
R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf
(Canada)
YN-33-A (U.S.)
HS7Z-19B519-BA (Canada)
WSS-M2C300-A2
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil (U.S.)
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / Huile
PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®
(Canada)
YN-35 (U.S. & Canada)
Automatic Transmission
Note: Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® ULV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® ULV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage.
Capacities Quantity
Variant
14.3 qt (13.5 L)1
All.
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C949-AMERCON® ULV
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid / MERCON® ULV huile pour boîtes auto-
matique Motorcraft® (Canada)
XT-12-QULV (U.S. & Canada)
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Materials
Specification
Name
MERCON® LV WSS-M2C938-A
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid (U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV
Motorcraft® (Canada)
XT-10-QLVC (U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6 (Canada)
Front Axle
Capacities Quantity
Variant
0.6 qt (0.6 L)
All wheel drive.
Materials Specification
Name
WSL-M2C192-A
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle
Lubricant (U.S.)
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle
Lubricant / Lubrifiant synthétique pour pont arrière
SAE 75W-140 Motorcraft® (Canada)
XY-75W140-QL (U.S.)
CXY-75W140-1L (Canada)
Rear Axle
Capacities Quantity
Variant
1.9 qt (1.8 L)
All.
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Air Conditioning System
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 Refrigerant Oil
Refrigerant
Variant
5.92 fl oz (175 ml)
26 oz (0.74 kg)
Without auxiliary A/C.
8.62 fl oz (255 ml)
35 oz (0.99 kg)
With auxiliary A/C.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M17B21-A
R-1234yf Refrigerant (U.S.)
R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf
(Canada)
YN-33-A (U.S.)
HS7Z-19B519-BA (Canada)
WSS-M2C31-B2
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant POE Oil (U.S.)
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant POE Oil / Huile
POE pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®
(Canada)
YN-34 (U.S. & Canada)
Automatic Transmission
Note: Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® ULV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® ULV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage.
Capacities Quantity
Variant
14.8 qt (14 L)1
All.
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
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Materials
Specification
Name
-
Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant (U.S.)
Motorcraft® Penetrating Fluid / Liquide dégrippant
Motorcraft® (Canada)
XL-1 (U.S.)
CXC-51-A (Canada)
Transfer Case
Capacities Quantity
Variant
1.1 qt (1 L)
All.
Materials Specification
Name
MERCON® LV WSS-M2C938-A
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid (U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV
Motorcraft® (Canada)
XT-10-QLVC (U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6 (Canada)
Front Axle
Capacities Quantity
Variant
0.6 qt (0.6 L)
All wheel drive.
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