engine oil FORD POSTAL EXPLORER 2001 2.G User Guide

A
Air cleaner filter .........................80
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................57
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..........................23±24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................27
fluid, adding ..............................62
fluid, checking ..........................62
fluid, refill capacities ................80
fluid, specification ....................82
Axle
lubricant specifications ......81±82
refill capacities ..........................80
B
Battery .........................................65
acid, treating emergencies .......65
charging system warning light ..9
jumping a disabled battery ......43
maintenance-free ......................65
replacement, specifications .....80
servicing ....................................65
voltage gauge ............................11
Brakes ..........................................23
anti-lock ...............................23±24
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .............8, 24
brake warning light ....................7
fluid, checking and adding ......56
fluid, refill capacities ................80
fluid, specifications .............81±82
lubricant specifications ......81±82
shift interlock ............................26
Break-in period .............................3C
Capacities for refilling fluids ......80
Coolant
checking and adding ................57
refill capacities ....................61, 80
specifications ......................81±82
D
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid ...62
engine oil ...................................54
Doors
lubricant specifications ............81
Driveline universal
joint and slip yoke ......................64
Driving under special
conditions ....................................32
mud ......................................31±32
sand ...........................................32
snow and ice .......................31, 33
through water ...........................32
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................43
Emission control system ............78
Engine ..........................................82
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........6
coolant .......................................57
idle speed control .....................65
lubrication specifications ...81±82
refill capacities ..........................80
service points ............................53
starting after a collision ...........34
Engine oil ....................................54
Index
84

checking and adding ................54
dipstick ......................................54
filter, specifications ............55, 80
recommendations .....................55
refill capacities ..........................80
specifications ......................81±82
Exhaust fumes ............................21
F
Fluid capacities ...........................80
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .........30
control trac ...............................17
description ................................30
driving off road .........................31
electronic shift ..........................17
Fuel ..............................................71
cap .............................................77
capacity .....................................80
choosing the right fuel .............74
detergent in fuel .......................76
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..............................71, 77
filter, specifications ............78, 80
fuel pump shut-off switch .......34
gauge .........................................12
octane rating .......................75, 82
quality ........................................75
running out of fuel ...................76
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ..................71
Fuses ......................................34±35
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ..............77
Gauges ...........................................9
battery voltage gauge ...............11
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................10engine oil pressure gauge ........11
fuel gauge ..................................12
odometer ...................................10
speedometer ...............................9
trip odometer ............................11
H
Headlamps ...................................13
flash to pass ..............................14
high beam .............................8, 13
turning on and off ....................13
I
Ignition ...................................14, 82
Inspection/
maintenance (I/M) testing .........79
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................6
lighting up
panel and interior .....................13
J
Jack ..............................................40
positioning .................................40
storage .......................................40
Jump-starting your vehicle ........43
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........14
L
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................13
headlamps .................................13
Index
85

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, 24
brake ............................................7
charging system ..........................9
high beam ...................................8
overdrive off ................................8
safety belt ...................................7
service engine soon ....................6
turn signal indicator ...................8
Lubricant specifications .......81±82
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ..........................80
lubricant specifications ............82
Motorcraft parts ....................78, 80
O
Octane rating ..............................75
Odometer .....................................10
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................54
Overdrive .....................................16
P
Parking brake ..............................24
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ......80
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................37Power steering ............................25
fluid, checking and adding ......62
fluid, refill capacity ..................80
fluid, specifications .............81±82
R
Relays ....................................34, 39
S
Safety defects, reporting ............83
Safety restraints
warning light and chime ........7, 9
Servicing your vehicle ................52
Spark plugs, specifications ...80, 82
Special notice ................................3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ...............................81±82
Speedometer .................................9
Starting your vehicle ............18±21
jump starting ............................43
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................15
T
Tires .................................40, 67±69
changing ....................................40
checking the pressure ..............69
replacing ....................................70
rotating ......................................69
snow tires and chains ..............71
tire grades .................................68
treadwear ..................................68
Towing .........................................69
wrecker ......................................49
Index
86

Item Information
Required fuel Refer to9Octane
recommendations9in the
Maintenance 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
specificationWSS-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.3
1
Use 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.
3Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should
be checked by a qualified service technician.
Filling station information
88