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•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 toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin 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 racks) may reduce
fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Fuel tank–all regular and extended
length vans and wagons35.0 gallons
(132.4L)
—— Fuel tank–138 inch wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)40.0 gallons
(151.0L)
Fuel tank–158 inch wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)40.0 gallons
(151.0L)
8
Fuel tank–176 inch wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)40.0 gallons
(151.0L)
8
Fuel tank–158 inch and 176 inch
wheelbase (E-Super Duty)55.0 gallons
(208.0L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size, if
equipped with an in-tank cooler, if equipped with an oil to air cooler and if equipped with a remote
filter assembly. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.5Dana limited-slip axle (M60) requires 6 oz. (177 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A.6If your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant it is considered lubricated
for life. These lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service
is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be
changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.7Fill Dana rear axles to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.8Optional fuel tank 55.0 gallons (208.0L).
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plastic parts ............................266
safety belts ..............................267
washing ....................................263
waxing .....................................264
wheels ......................................264
wiper blades ............................266
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating)
......47–49
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo
...........................30
AM/FM/CD
.................................32
Compass, electronic
....................26
calibration
.................................26
set zone adjustment
.................26
Controls
power seat
.................................87
steering column
........................69
Coolant
checking and adding
..............280
refill capacities
................283, 309
specifications
..........................309
Cruise control
(see Speed control)
....................68
Customer Assistance
................225
Ford Extended Service
Plan
..........................................319
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada
.....................260
Getting roadside assistance
...225
Getting the service you
need
.........................................255
Ordering additional owner’s
literature
.................................261
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program
...................................259D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................50
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................301
engine oil .................................274
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................300
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................224
E
Electronic message center .........21
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................247
Emergency Flashers .................226
Emission control system ..........296
Engine ........................................313
cleaning ...................................265
coolant .....................................280
diesel ...........................................6
fail-safe cooling .......................284
idle speed control ...................277
lubrication specifications .......309
refill capacities ........................309
service points ..................272–273
starting after a collision .........227
Engine block heater .................196
Engine oil ..................................274
checking and adding ..............274
dipstick ....................................274
filter, specifications ........276, 308
recommendations ...................276
refill capacities ........................309
specifications ..........................309
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................72
Keys .............................................83
positions of the ignition .........193
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................56
daytime running light ...............50
headlamps .................................50
headlamps, flash to pass ..........51
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps ...........................54
replacing bulbs .........................57
LATCH anchors .........................121
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........199
Load limits .................................167
Loading instructions .................174
Locks
autolock .....................................72
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...........309
Lug nuts ....................................246
Lumbar support, seats ...............87
M
Message center ...........................21
english/metric button ...............26
warning messages .....................26
Mirrors ...................................65–66
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................65
fold away ...................................67side view mirrors (power) .......66
Motorcraftparts ..............269, 308
N
Navigation system .......................46
O
Octane rating ............................291
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................274
P
Parking brake ............................199
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........308
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................232
Power door locks ........................72
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..........................206
fluid, checking and adding ....299
fluid, refill capacity ................309
fluid, specifications .................309
Power Windows ...........................64
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................207
R
Radio ......................................29, 31
Rear-view camera system .........220
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................115
Relays ........................................229
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