power steering fluid FORD E SERIES 2002 4.G Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
Introduction
11

STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to help steer the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
²Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
²Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of
the following:
²underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
²uneven vehicle loading
²high crown in center of road
²high crosswinds
²wheels out of alignment
²loose or worn suspension components
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when
one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the
Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle.
Extended use of other than the manufacturer's specified size tires on a
Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in
effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving
and should not be noticeable to the driver.
To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the
ground, such as when changing a tire.
Driving
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Engine compartment component locations
Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner's Guide Supplementfor diesel engine component locations.
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap (except 4.2L V6 engine)
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
4. Air filter assembly
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap (4.2L V6 engine only)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Brake fluid reservoir
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Battery
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²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
CHECKING AND ADDING 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 MERCONtAT F.
Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20É ± 80É F (-7É
± 25É C):
1. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the arrows
in the FULL COLD range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this
range.
2. If the fluid level is low, start the engine.
3. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
4. Turn the engine off.
FULL COLD
Maintenance and specifications
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine
coolant-diesel
engineRefer to the7.3L Power Stroke Direct Injection
Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement.
1
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dispstick
Rear axle
4Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic rear
axle lubricantVisteon 8.8/9.75
inch
conventional and
Traction-Lok2.6-2.7L (5.5-5.8
pints)2
Motorcraft
80W-90
Premium rear
axle lubricantDana 9.75 inch
(M60-IU)3.0L (6.3 pints)3
Dana 10.5 inch
(M70-2U)3.1L (6.6 pints)3
Dana 10.5 inch
(M70-1HD)3.5L (7.5 pints)3
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantF7AZ-19G208-BA
and
F5AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)VC-4±A (in
Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-10)ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7±A WSS
-M97B51-A1
Engine
oil-gasoline
engineMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Engine oil-diesel
engineRefer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement.
Hinges, latches,
Striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge, and seat
tracksMotorcraft
Multi-Purpose
GreaseXG±4 or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................110
Parking brake ............................154
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....253
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................181
Power door locks ......................108
Power steering ..........................155
fluid, checking and adding ....243
fluid, refill capacity ................254
fluid, specifications .........258, 260
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................156
R
Radio ............................................20
Relays ................................177, 184
Remote entry system .......109±110
illuminated entry ....................112
locking/unlocking
doors ................................108±110
panic alarm .............................110
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................111
replacing the batteries ...........110
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................16, 121±125
Safety defects, reporting ..........206
Safety restraints ................121±125
belt minder .............................127
cleaning the safety
belts .................................131, 212extension assembly ................131
for adults .........................122±124
for children .....................137±138
lap belt ....................................125
warning light and
chime ...................13, 15, 126±127
Safety seats for children ..........139
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................121
Seats ..........................................113
child safety seats ....................139
Servicing your vehicle ..............214
Spark plugs,
specifications .............253, 260±261
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................258, 260
Speed control ..............................98
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle ........148±150
jump starting ..........................191
Steering wheel
controls ................................95, 98
tilting .........................................95
T
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ..........................78
Tires ...........................184, 248±250
changing ..........................184, 186
checking the pressure ............250
replacing ..........................187, 251
rotating ....................................250
Index
271