engine coolant FORD FOCUS 2006 2.G User Guide

Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
toRefill capacitiesin this section.
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.
•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.
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How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The “Check Engine” indicator
light 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.
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.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid and
clutch fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)2.0L engine 6.1 quarts
(5.75L)
2.3L engine 6.1 quarts
(5.75L)
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
4
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)2.0L engine 4.5 quarts
(4.3L)
2.3L engine 4.5 quarts
(4.3L)
Fuel tank N/A 2.0/2.3L 14.0 gallons
(53L)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on
reservoir
Transaxle fluid Motorcraft Full
Synthetic
Manual
Transmission
Fluid5-speed manual 2.0 quarts
(1.9L)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F
2
Automatic 6.9 quarts
(6.6L)3
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 5.1 quarts
(4.8L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle
or as listed in the Owner Guide. Check the container to verify the fluid
being added is of the correct type. Refer to yourscheduled
maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
3Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling
system, actual refill capacities will vary based on vehicle application and
transmission fluid cooling system (i.e. coolers size, cooling lines, auxiliary
cooler capacities). The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level
should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.
The manual transmission service refill capacity is determined by filling
the transaxle to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level
surface.
4Use 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.
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ItemFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM),
VC-7-B (CA, OR
and NM)WSS-
M97B51-A1
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.0L I4 engine 2.3L I4 engine
Cubic inches 121 138
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1–3–4–2 1–3–4–2
Ignition system C.O.P C.O.P
Compression ratio 10.1:1 9.7:1
Spark plug gap .051 inch +/- .002
1.3 mm +/- .05.051 inch +/- .002
1.3 mm +/- .05
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensionsSedan - inches
(mm)3dr/5dr -
inches (mm)Wagon - inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
length175.2 (4450) 168.5 (4279) 178.5 (4533)
(2) Overall
width78.7 (1998) 78.7 (1998) 78.7 (1998)
(3) Overall
height56.9 (1446) 57.0 (1447) 59.2 (1504)
1
(4) Wheelbase 103.0 (2615) 103.0 (2615) 103.0 (2615)
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A
Air cleaner filter .......................203
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..............................82–83, 91
and child safety seats ..............84
description ..........................83, 91
disposal ......................................93
driver airbag ........................84, 92
indicator light ...........................91
operation .............................84, 92
passenger airbag .................84, 92
side airbag .................................91
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................184
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................133
Anti-theft system ........................62
arming the system ....................62
disarming a triggered system ..62
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................201
fluid, checking ........................201
fluid, specification ..................208
Automatic transmission ............135
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................137
fluid, refill capacities ..............205
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........207
refill capacities ........................205
B
Battery .......................................182
acid, treating emergencies .....182
jumping a disabled battery ....157
maintenance-free ....................182
replacement, specifications ...203servicing ..................................182
BeltMinder ...................................78
Brakes ................................132–133
anti-lock ...................................133
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................133
fluid, checking and adding ....201
fluid, refill capacities ..............205
fluid, specifications .........207–208
lubricant specifications ..207–208
parking ....................................133
shift interlock ..........................135
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................32
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....205
Cargo cover .................................49
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ................95
child safety belts ......................95
Child safety seats ........................98
attaching with tether straps ..102
in front seat ..............................99
in rear seat ................................99
LATCH .....................................104
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............171
instrument panel ....................173
interior .....................................173
plastic parts ............................172
washing ....................................170
waxing .....................................170
wheels ......................................171
wiper blades ............................172
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......25–26
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Clutch
fluid ..........................................201
operation while driving ..........139
recommended shift speeds ....140
Console
overhead ....................................40
Controls
steering column ........................47
Coolant
checking and adding ..............184
refill capacities ................188, 205
specifications ..................207–208
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................44
Customer Assistance ................142
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................167
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................168
Getting roadside assistance ...142
Getting the service you
need .........................................163
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................168
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................166
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................29
Defrost
rear window ..............................28
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................201
engine oil .................................180
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........207Driving under special
conditions ..................................139
through water .........................141
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................157
Emission control system ..........198
Engine ........................................208
cleaning ...................................171
coolant .....................................184
idle speed control ...................182
lubrication
specifications ..................207–208
refill capacities ........................205
service points ..........................178
starting after a collision .........143
Engine block heater .................132
Engine fan .................................178
Engine oil ..................................180
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................180
checking and adding ..............180
dipstick ....................................180
filter, specifications ........181, 203
recommendations ...................181
refill capacities ........................205
specifications ..................207–208
Exhaust fumes ..........................131
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .........176, 178
Floor mats ...................................49
Fluid capacities .........................205
Foglamps .....................................30
Fuel ............................................190
calculating fuel economy .......195
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