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•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
•NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The
symbol will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
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Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down.
•Steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem
increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with
the fuel tank. Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to thescheduled maintenance
informationfor the service interval schedules.
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 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. Refer to
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for
the proper fluid type.
BRAKE FLUID
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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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A
Door weatherstrips — Silicone Spray LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary hood
latch, door hinges,
striker plates, seat
tracks and fuel filler
door hinge— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Engine oil
1
5.5 quarts (5.2L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor Oil
(Canada)XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Engine coolant11.7 quarts
(11.09L)Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant with
bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
2
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant–with
trailer tow package12.83 quarts
(12.14L)
Power steering fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft MERCON
V
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Automatic
transmission fluid10.0 quarts (9.5L)
3
Motorcraft MERCON
V
AT F
4
XT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Rear differential
(AWD) fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
5
12 ounces (0.35L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer
fluid4.75 quarts (4.5L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank
(front-wheel drive)19.2 gallons
(72.7L)——
Fuel tank (all-wheel
drive)20.8 gallons
(78.7L)——
1Use 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.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with an in-tank cooler. 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 MERCON
V should only use MERCON
V fluid or fluid that
is specified dual usage MERCON
/MERCON
V. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may
cause transmission damage.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................97
AdvanceTrac ..............................238
Air cleaner filter ...............321–323
Air conditioning ..........................77
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................171, 180, 183
and child safety seats ............173
description ..............171, 180, 183
disposal ....................................186
driver airbag ............173, 181, 184
indicator light .........179, 182, 185
operation .................173, 181, 184
passenger airbag .....173, 181, 184
side airbag ...............................180
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................247
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................302
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................236
Anti-theft system ......................141
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 22, 30
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................320
fluid, checking ........................320
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................243
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specification ..................324
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....38
Auxiliary power point .................94
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........324B
Battery .......................................300
acid, treating emergencies .....300
jumping a disabled battery ....270
maintenance-free ....................300
replacement, specifications ...323
servicing ..................................300
Belt-Minder
.............................166
Booster seats .............................187
Brakes ........................................236
anti-lock ...................................236
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................237
fluid, checking and adding ....319
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
fluid, specifications .................324
lubricant specifications ..........324
parking ....................................237
shift interlock ..........................242
Bulbs ............................................86
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....324
Cargo management system ......124
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .................264, 267
Child safety restraints ..............186
child safety belts ....................186
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with tether straps ..194
in front seat ............................191
in rear seat ..............................191
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................187
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............287
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instrument panel ....................289
interior .....................................290
plastic parts ............................287
safety belts ..............................290
washing ....................................285
waxing .....................................286
wheels ......................................286
wiper blades ............................288
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............77
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................32
AM/FM/CD .................................24
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............113
Console ........................................94
overhead ....................................93
Controls
power seat ...............................148
steering column ......................102
Convertible
cleaning ...................................288
Coolant
checking and adding ..............302
refill capacities ................305, 324
specifications ..........................324
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................99
Cupholder(s) .............................155
Customer Assistance ................254
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................281
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................282
Getting roadside assistance ...254
Getting the service you
need .........................................277
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................283Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................281
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................82
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................320
engine oil .................................296
Driving under special
conditions ..................245, 248, 251
sand .........................................249
snow and ice ...........................252
through water .................250, 253
DVD system .................................45
E
Electronic message
center .................................109–110
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................270
Emission control system ..........316
Engine ........................................326
cleaning ...................................287
coolant .....................................302
fail-safe cooling .......................306
idle speed control ...................300
lubrication specifications .......324
refill capacities ........................324
service points ..........................294
starting after a collision .........256
Engine block heater .................234
Engine oil ..................................296
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................296
checking and adding ..............296
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