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Cleaning 223
Maintenance and Specifications 230
Engine compartment 232
Engine oil 234
Battery 236
Engine coolant 238
Fuel information 244
Air filter(s) 258
Part numbers 261
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 262
Engine data 264
Accessories 268
Ford Extended Service Plan 270
Scheduled Maintenance 274
Normal scheduled maintenance and log 279
Index 294
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Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. 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
1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
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 Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C945-A.SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and
durability performance meeting all requirements for your
vehicle’s engine.Refer toMaintenance product specifications and
capacitieslater in this chapter for more information.
Maintenance and Specifications
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•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski racks) may reduce
fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord Part Name or
EquivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN
and MAX on
reservoirMotorcraftSuper DOT
4 Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidYS4Z-19542-AA /
ESD-M6C57-A or
WSS-M6C57-A2
Door latch, hood latch,
auxiliary hood latch,
seat tracks.—Multi-Purpose Grease
(Lithium grease)XG-4 or XL-5 or equivalent
/
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinder —MotorcraftPenetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Automatic transmission
fluid7.1 quarts
(6.7L)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT F
2
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
Engine oil 4.5 quarts (4.3L)•MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 Full Synthetic
Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 Super Premium
Motor Oil (Canada)
•MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 Synthetic Motor
Oil (Canada)
3
•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C945-A and API
Certification Mark
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
EquivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Engine coolant 6.1 quarts (5.7L)MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant
4
VC-3-B (US)
CVC-3-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D
Power steering fluidFill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on reservoirMotorcraftPower
Steering FluidXL-14 /
MERCONV
Windshield washer
fluidFill as requiredMotorcraftPremium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US)
MotorcraftPremium
Quality Windshield
Washer Fluid (Canada)ZC-32-A (US)
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F)
(Canada) /
WSB-M8B16-A2 /- -
Fuel tank15.4 gallons
(58.3L)——
1Approximate 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.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenanceto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.3Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A and the API Certification mark.4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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EXCEPTIONS
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed below:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance:Rear axles and power take-off
(PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with
Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid
unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle fluids should
be changed every 3,000 miles (4,800 km) or three months, whichever
comes first. This interval can be waived if the axle is filled with 75W140
synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part
number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear
axles (refer toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin
theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for details).
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance:Change rear axle fluid
every 100,000 miles (160,000 km). Rear axle fluid change may be waived
if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford
specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent.
Add four ounces (118 mL) of additive friction modifier XL-3
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear
axles. The axle fluid should be changed anytime the axle has been
submerged in water
California fuel filter replacement:If the vehicle is registered in
California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all
recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals
and to record all vehicle service.
Class A Motorhome:Change brake fluid every two years.
Hot climate oil change intervals:If operating conditions are normal
and you drive your vehicle under typical, everyday conditionsandyou
are using an API performance category oil of SL or later (for example
SM, etc.) then you can follow the 7,500 mile (12,000 km) normal service
oil change intervals schedule. Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates must
follow the oil change interval of 3,000 mile (4,800 km) if the owner is
using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API)
performance category of API SK or earlier (for example SJ, etc.)
Scheduled Maintenance
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instrument panel ....................227
interior .....................................228
plastic parts ............................226
safety belts ..............................228
washing ....................................223
waxing .....................................224
wheels ......................................224
wiper blades ............................226
Clock ..........................23, 26–27, 30
Console ........................................66
overhead ....................................66
Controls
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............238
refill capacities ................241, 262
specifications ..........................262
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................69
Customer Assistance ................192
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................270, 273
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................219
Getting roadside assistance ...192
Getting the service you
need .........................................215
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................221
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................219
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................256engine oil .................................234
Doors ...........................................77
central unlocking ......................76
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................191
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................210
Emission control system ..........252
Engine ................................264–265
cleaning ...................................225
coolant .....................................238
fail-safe cooling .......................242
idle speed control ...................236
lubrication specifications .......262
refill capacities ........................262
service points ..................232–233
Engine block heater .................173
Engine oil ..................................234
checking and adding ..............234
dipstick ....................................234
filter, specifications ........235, 261
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................262
specifications ..........................262
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................173
F
Fail safe cooling ........................242
Floor mats .............................73–74
Fluid capacities .........................262
Index
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