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Maintenance 269
General information...................................269
Opening and closing the hood............................270
Under hood overview..................................271
Engine oil dipstick....................................272
Engine oil check......................................272
Engine coolant check..................................273
Automatic transmission fluid check........................278
Brake fluid check.....................................278
Fuel filter...........................................279
Washer fluid check....................................279
Battery ............................................279
Checking the wiper blades..............................281
Changing the wiper blades..............................282
Air filter(s).........................................283
Adjusting the headlamps................................286
Changing a bulb......................................287
Removing a headlamp..................................288
Vehicle Care 293
Cleaning products.....................................293
Cleaning the exterior..................................293
Waxing.............................................295
Repairing minor paint damage............................295
Cleaning the engine...................................295
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................296
Cleaning the interior...................................297
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......298
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................300
Vehicle storage.......................................301
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
5.4L V8
A. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
B. Engine oil dipstick
C. Brake fluid reservoir
D. Engine coolant reservoir
E. Air filter assembly
F. Power steering fluid reservoir
G. Power distribution box
H. Engine oil filler cap
I. Battery
ABCD
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
A. MIN
B. MAX
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. See the
Under Hood Overviewin this chapter for location of dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.
If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes or between the MIN
and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil level is acceptable.
DO NOT ADD OIL.
If the oil level is below the lower hole or the MIN mark, add enough oil
to raise the level within the lower and upper holes or within the
MIN-MAX range.
Oil levels above the upper hole or the MAX mark may cause engine
damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized
dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
AB
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Adding Engine Oil
Note:Do not remove the engine oil level dipstick or the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Note:Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above
the MAX mark may cause engine damage.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the
American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this
trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricants
Specification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers.
1. Check the engine oil level.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add engine oil
that meets Ford specifications. SeeCapacities and Specificationsfor
more information. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to
pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
Checking the Engine Coolant
When the engine is cold, check the concentration and level of the engine
coolant at the intervals listed in theScheduled Maintenance
Information.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the coolant reservoir.
Note:Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
Note:If the level is at the MIN mark, below the MIN mark, or empty,
add coolant immediately. SeeAdding Engine Coolantin this chapter.
The coolant concentration should be maintained within 48% to 50%, which
equates to a freeze point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F (-37°C).
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Brakes ........................................200
anti-lock ...................................200
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................200
brake warning light ................200
fluid, checking and adding ....278
fluid, refill capacities ..............337
fluid, specifications .................337
lubricant specifications ..........337
parking ....................................201
shift interlock ..................187–188
trailer ...............................233–234
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....337
Car2U® Home Automation
System .......................................154
Cargo management system ......223
CD ..............................................351
CD player ..................................349
CD voice commands ................450,
452–453
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................327
Changing the air filter ..............284
Child safety seats
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................39
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........431
Cleaning your vehicle ...............293
engine compartment ..............295
instrument panel ....................298
interior .....................................297
plastic parts ............................294washing ....................................293
waxing .....................................295
wheels ......................................300
wiper blades ............................296
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..121, 123
Clock ..........................................351
Console
overhead ......................96–97, 167
Controls
power seat ...............................138
Coolant ......................................273
checking and adding ..............273
refill capacities ........................337
specifications ..........................337
Creating a playlist .....................455
Cruise control ...........................211
Customer Assistance ................246
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................346
Getting roadside assistance ...246
Getting the service you
need .........................................252
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................258
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................256
Customizing your home
screen ........................................429
D
Defrost ...............121, 123, 125, 127
rear window ............................132
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................278
engine oil .................................272
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Driving under special
conditions ..................189, 195, 197
sand .........................................195
snow and ice ...........................198
through water .................196, 243
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .................125, 127
DVD (if equipped) ....................362
DVD region coding ...................370
DVD system ...............................362
E
Electronic message center .......106
Electronic stability control ......204
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................249
running out of fuel .................177
Emission control system ..........181
End user license agreement ....482
Engine ........................................336
cleaning ...................................295
coolant .....................................273
fail-safe cooling .......................276
idle speed control ...................279
lubrication specifications .......337
refill capacities ........................337
service points ..........................271
starting after a collision .........248
Engine block heater .................172
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............272
dipstick ....................................272
filter, specifications ................341
refill capacities ........................337
specifications ..........................337
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................172F
Fail safe cooling ........................276
Fleet MyKey programming ........60
Floor mats .................................244
Fluid capacities .........................337
Fog lamps ....................................89
Forward and reverse sensing
system ........................................206
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......190
description ..............................191
driving off road .......................193
indicator light .........................190
Fuel
cap ...........................................179
capacity ...................................337
choosing the right
fuel ...................................175–176
filler funnel .............................177
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................................179
filter, specifications ................279
fuel pump shut-off switch .....248
octane rating ...................176, 336
quality ......................................175
running out of fuel .................177
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................174
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................175–176
Fuses ..........................260–261, 265
G
Garage door opener ..........154, 158
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............179
Gauges .........................................99
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