engine coolant FORD FIVE HUNDRED 2007 D258 / 1.G User Guide

1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant
pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle).
Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
If coolant reservoir is empty, continue with steps 5–9, if coolant
reservoir level is only slightly low (coolant still in reservoir),
continue to Steps 5 and 6 only.
5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see
above), to within the “COLD FILL RANGE” or the “FULL COLD” level on
the reservoir.
6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.)
7. Pull off metal pin and remove
coolant bleed plug from the
thermostat housing.
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8. Add coolant/water mixture
through the thermostat housing
opening until full at housing
opening.
9. Install the thermostat housing
bleed plug. Install metal pin by
pushing into the slot.
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration, refer
to theChecking engine coolantsection. If the concentration is not
50/50 (protection to –34° F [–36° C]), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50
coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
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If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per
month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.
Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low
level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine
damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this section.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C ]):
•It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
•NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
•Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat 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
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.
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•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.
FUEL FILTER
For fuel filter replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the fuel filter.
Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The
customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system
if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used.
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.
The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is
venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out and injure you or others.
If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive vacuum in
the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap
to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible personal injury.
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or
mishandled.
Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent.
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The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second 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. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
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 toMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper
fluid type.
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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil (includes
filter change)6.0 quarts (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
3
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20- LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
Engine coolant11.6 quarts
(11.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
4
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Power steering fluidBetween MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON
Windshield washer fluid 101 oz (3.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank 20.0 gallons (75.7) — —
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2Using any transmission fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause
internal transaxle damage.3Use 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.4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................70
Air cleaner filter .......................271
Air conditioning ....................48, 50
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................131–132, 140, 142
and child safety seats ............133
description ..............132, 140, 142
disposal ....................................145
driver airbag ............134, 141, 143
indicator light .................140, 145
operation .................134, 141, 143
passenger airbag .....134, 141, 143
side airbag ...............................140
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................195
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................250
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................186
Anti-theft system ..............105, 108
arming the system ..................108
disarming a
triggered system .....................109
triggering .................................109
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 21
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ....................268–269
fluid, checking ................268–269
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specification ..................272
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................191–192
B
Battery .......................................248acid, treating emergencies .....248
jumping a disabled battery ....217
maintenance-free ....................248
replacement, specifications ...271
servicing ..................................248
Belt-Minder.............................126
Booster seats .............................146
Brakes ........................................185
anti-lock ...................................186
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................186
fluid, checking and adding ....268
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specifications .................272
lubricant specifications ..........272
parking ....................................187
shift interlock ..........................189
Bulbs ............................................58
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....272
Cargo net .....................................90
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................210
Child safety restraints ..............146
child safety belts ....................146
Child safety seats ......................150
attaching with
tether straps ...........................154
in front seat ............................151
in rear seat ..............................151
Child safety seats -
booster seats .............................146
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............235
instrument panel ....................236
interior .....................................237
plastic parts ............................235
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washing ....................................233
waxing .....................................234
wheels ......................................234
wiper blades ............................236
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 50
Clock ............................................66
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................22
AM/FM/CD .................................17
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................83
Console ........................................67
overhead ....................................66
Controls
power seat ...............................112
steering column ........................75
Coolant
checking and adding ..............250
refill capacities ................255, 272
specifications ..........................272
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................72
Cupholder(s) .............................117
Customer Assistance ................202
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................229
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............230
Getting roadside assistance ...202
Getting the service
you need .................................225
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................231
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................229D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................268–269
engine oil .................................244
Driving under special
conditions ..........................196, 199
sand .........................................197
snow and ice ...........................200
through water .................198, 201
DVD system .................................30
E
Electronic message center .........81
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................217
Emission control system ..........264
Engine ........................................274
cleaning ...................................235
coolant .....................................250
idle speed control ...................248
lubrication specifications .......272
refill capacities ........................272
service points ..........................242
starting after a collision .........204
Engine block heater .................185
Engine oil ..................................244
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................244
checking and adding ..............244
dipstick ....................................244
filter, specifications ........247, 271
recommendations ...................247
refill capacities ........................272
specifications ..........................272
Exhaust fumes ..........................185
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