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handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance
informationto determine the correct service interval.
3The Power Transfer Unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube.
Lubricant levels are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or repair required. Replace Power Transfer Unit lubricant with
specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water.
44X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than
–40° F (-40° C) should change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part number
XY-75W140–QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192–A.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Cubic inches 140 183
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 4–Door - inches (mm)
(1) Vehicle height / Maximum
height*69.7 (1770) / 70.3 (1786)*
(2) Front track / rear 61.3 (1557) / 60.9 (1548)
(3) Overall width (body) 70.1 (1780)
(4) Wheelbase 103.2 (2621)
(5) Overall length 174.9 (4442)
* Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with optional 16” tires
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