coolant capacity FORD POSTAL EXPLORER 2000 2.G Owners Manual
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Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible 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
toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities and specificationschapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this chapter.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than ±36É C [±34É F]):
²it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
²NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
²increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²refer 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:
²it is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
²NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
²decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²refer 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.
Maintenance and care
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
Air filter element FA-1658
Fuel filter FG-1002
Battery BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-1A
PCV valve EV-225
Spark plugs* AGSF-22PP
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Brake fluid High Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake FluidFill to line on
reservoir.
Engine oil
(including filter
change)Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super
Premium Motor Oil4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 78.7L
(20.8 gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft MERCONtATF Fill to MAX line on
reservoir.
Transmission fluid Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF 9.5L (10.0 quarts)
Engine coolant
1Premium Engine Coolant 13.2L
(14.0 quarts)
Rear axle
lubricant
2, 3Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle Lubricant2.9-3.1L
(5.5-5.8 pints)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield Washer
Concentrate2.6L (2.7 quarts)
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Fill to 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole.
3Your vehicle is equipped with a conventional rear axle. Refer to your
scheduled maintenance guide for axle fluid change intervals.
Capacities and specifications
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Air cleaner filter .........................72
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................51
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ...........................22,23
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................26
fluid, adding ..............................56
fluid, checking ..........................56
fluid, refill capacities ................72
fluid, specification ....................74
Axle
lubricant specifications .......73,74
refill capacities ..........................72
Battery .........................................59
acid, treating emergencies .......59
charging system warning light ..9
jumping a disabled battery ......37
maintenance-free ......................59
replacement, specifications .....72
servicing ....................................59
voltage gauge ............................11
Brakes ..........................................22
anti-lock ................................22,23
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ..............8,23
brake warning light ....................7
fluid, checking and adding ......50
fluid, refill capacities ................72
fluid, specifications ..............73,74
lubricant specifications .......73,74
shift interlock ............................25
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ......72
Coolant
checking and adding ................51
refill capacities .....................55,72
specifications .......................73,74
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid ...56
engine oil ...................................48Doors
lubricant specifications ............73
Driveline universal
joint and slip yoke ......................58
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................37
Emission control system ............70
Engine ..........................................74
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................6
coolant .......................................51
idle speed control .....................59
lubrication specifications ....73,74
refill capacities ..........................72
service points ............................47
starting after a collision ...........29
Engine oil ....................................48
checking and adding ................48
dipstick ......................................48
filter, specifications .............49,72
recommendations .....................49
refill capacities ..........................72
specifications .......................73,74
Exhaust fumes ............................20
Fluid capacities ...........................72
Fuel ..............................................65
cap .............................................69
capacity .....................................72
choosing the right fuel .............67
detergent in fuel .......................68
filling your
vehicle with fuel ..................65,69
filter, specifications .............70,72
fuel pump shut-off switch .......29
gauge .........................................12
octane rating ........................68,74
quality ........................................68
running out of fuel ...................69
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ..................65
Fuses .......................................29,30
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ..............69
Index
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Gauges ...........................................9
battery voltage gauge ...............11
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................10
engine oil pressure gauge ........11
fuel gauge ..................................12
odometer ...................................10
speedometer ...............................9
trip odometer ............................11
Headlamps ...................................13
flash to pass ..............................14
high beam ..............................8,13
turning on and off ....................13
Ignition ....................................14,74
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ..........................................71
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................6
lighting up
panel and interior .....................13
Jump-starting your vehicle ........37
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........14
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................13
headlamps .................................13
headlamps, flash to pass ..........14
instrument panel, dimming .....13
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................16
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .........8,23
brake ............................................7
charging system ..........................9
high beam ...................................8
overdrive off ................................8
safety belt ...................................7
service engine soon ....................6
turn signal indicator ...................8
Lubricant specifications ........73,74
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ..........................72lubricant specifications ............74
Motorcraft parts .....................70,72
Octane rating ..............................68
Odometer .....................................10
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................48
Overdrive .....................................16
Parking brake ..............................23
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ......72
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................32
Power steering ............................24
fluid, checking and adding ......56
fluid, refill capacity ..................72
fluid, specifications ..............73,74
Relays .....................................29,34
Safety defects, reporting ............75
Safety restraints
warning light and chime .........7,9
Servicing your vehicle ................46
Spark plugs, specifications ....72,74
Special notice ................................3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................73,74
Speedometer .................................9
Starting your vehicle .............17,19
jump starting ............................37
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................15
Tires ..............................35,61,62,63
changing ....................................35
checking the pressure ..............63
replacing ....................................64
rotating ......................................63
snow tires and chains ..............64
tire grades .................................62
treadwear ..................................62
Towing .........................................63
wrecker ......................................43
Transmission ...............................25
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............................56
Index
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Item Information
Required fuel Refer to9Octane recommendations9in
theMaintenance and carechapter.
Fuel tank capacity 78.7L (20.8 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label on inside
of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
113.2L (14.0 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to MAX line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity
29.5L (10.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
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