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•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules.If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCON

AT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel to its furthest point
(until it stops) left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
Brake and clutch systems are supplied from the same reservoir.
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
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.
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Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
1. Clean the filler plug.
2. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level.
3. Note: There are two different manual transmissions used in this
vehicle and they have different fluid levels. For vehicles equipped with a
V6 engine the correct manual transmission fill level is at the lower edge
of the filler hole. For vehicles equipped with a V8 engine the correct
manual transmission fill level is 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) below the edge of the
filler hole.
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Windshield washer fluid 4.0 quarts (3.8L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank16.0 gallons
(60.6L)——
1Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle
has been submerged in water.2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON
and MERCON
V are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON
and MERCON
V. Refer toscheduled maintenance
informationto determine the correct service interval.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should be checked by an
authorized dealer.5Service refill capacity is covered underchecking and adding manual transmission fluidin this
chapter.6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and the API
Certification mark.
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Five-speed manual (T5) F
Five-speed manual (TR3650) K
Five-speed automatic (5R55S) L
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A
Accessory delay ..........................51
Air cleaner filter .......................241
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ................106, 114
and child safety seats ............108
description ......................106, 114
disposal ....................................117
driver airbag ....................108, 115
indicator light .........................117
operation .........................108, 115
passenger airbag .............108, 115
side airbag ...............................114
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................221
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................161–162
Anti-theft system ..................80, 83
arming the system ....................84
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 22
Automatic transmission ............165
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................167
fluid, adding ............................239
fluid, checking ........................239
fluid, refill capacities ..............243
fluid, specification ..................243
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................29
Auxiliary power point .................49
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........243
refill capacities ........................243
traction lok ..............................165
B
Battery .......................................219
acid, treating emergencies .....219jumping a disabled battery ....187
maintenance-free ....................219
replacement, specifications ...241
servicing ..................................219
BeltMinder
...............................101
Brakes ........................................161
anti-lock ...........................161–162
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................162
fluid, checking and adding ....238
fluid, refill capacities ..............243
fluid, specifications .................243
lubricant specifications ..........243
parking ....................................162
shift interlock ..........................165
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................42
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....243
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............118
child safety belts ....................118
Child safety seats ......................121
attaching with tether straps ..125
in front seat ............................122
in rear seat ..............................122
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............203
instrument panel ....................205
interior .....................................206
interior trim ............................206
plastic parts ............................204
washing ....................................201
waxing .....................................201
wheels ......................................202
wiper blades ............................204
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Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................24
Clutch
fluid ..........................................238
operation while driving ..........170
recommended shift speeds ....171
Compass, electronic ....................53
calibration .................................54
set zone adjustment .................54
Console ........................................49
Controls
power seat .................................87
Convertible ..................................57
cleaning ...................................205
installation of the boot .............59
lowering the convertible top ...57
raising the convertible top ......60
Coolant
checking and adding ..............221
refill capacities ................225, 243
specifications ..........................243
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................55
Customer Assistance ................173
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................198
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............199
Getting roadside assistance ...173
Getting the service
you need .................................194
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................199
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............197
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................40Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................239
engine oil .................................214
Driving under special
conditions ..................................169
through water .........................172
E
Electronic message center .........62
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................187
Emission control system ..........235
Engine ........................................246
cleaning ...................................203
coolant .....................................221
fail-safe cooling .......................226
idle speed control ...................219
lubrication specifications .......243
refill capacities ........................243
service points ..................211–212
Engine block heater .................161
Engine oil ..................................214
checking and adding ..............214
dipstick ....................................214
filter, specifications ........217, 241
recommendations ...................217
refill capacities ........................243
specifications ..........................243
Exhaust fumes ..........................160
F
Fail safe cooling ........................226
Floor mats ...................................70
Fluid capacities .........................243
Foglamps .....................................39
Fuel ............................................227
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........162
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................165
Load limits .................................148
Locks ............................................71
autolock .....................................73
doors ..........................................71
Lubricant specifications ...........243
Lug nuts ....................................187
Lumbar support, seats ...............87
M
Manual transmission .................170
fluid capacities ........................243
lubricant specifications ..........243
reverse .....................................171
Message center ...........................62
display color ..............................63
english/metric button ...............64
MyColor display ........................63
system check button ................62
warning messages .....................68
Mirrors .........................................55
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................53
side view mirrors (power) .......55
Motorcraft parts ........207, 227, 241
O
Octane rating ............................231
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................214
P
Parking brake ............................162Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....241
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................92
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................178
Power door locks ........................73
Power mirrors .............................55
Power point .................................49
Power steering ..........................164
fluid, checking and adding ....238
fluid, refill capacity ................243
fluid, specifications .................243
Power Windows ...........................50
R
Radio ......................................19, 22
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system .................75
illuminated entry ......................78
locking/unlocking doors .....75–76
opening the trunk .....................76
panic alarm ...............................76
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................77
replacing the batteries .............76
Roadside assistance ..................173
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........100
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...91, 94–98
Safety defects, reporting ..........200
Safety restraints ..............91, 94–99
BeltMinder
............................101
extension assembly ..................99
for adults .............................95–98
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