engine oil FORD WINDSTAR 1999 2.G User Guide

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
²Use only unleaded fuel.
²Avoid running out of fuel.
²Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
²Have the items listed in your Scheduled Maintenance Guide performed
according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed in the Scheduled Maintenance
Guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its
emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the charging system warning light,Check Engine
indicator light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange
odors, smoke or loss of oil pressure, could indicate that the emission
control system is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.0L Vulcan V6 engine 3.8L OHV V6 engine
Air filter FA-1616 FA-1616
Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B
Battery (standard) BXT-59 BXT-65-650
Battery (optional) BXT-65±650 BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-400S FL-400S
PCV valve EV-155 EV-152
Spark plugs* AWSF-32PP** AWSF-42EE***
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the
same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2 and 3 have a ªPGº suffix. Cylinders No.
4, 5 and 6 have a ªPº suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use
only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter ªPPº as shown
on the engine decal.
*** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the
same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2, and 3 have a ªEGº suffix. Cylinders No.
4, 5, and 6 have a ªEº suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use
only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter ªEEº as
shown on the engine decal.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid
1All Fill to MAX line
on reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor Oil3.0L engine 4.3L
(4.5 quarts)
3.8L engine 4.7L
(5.0 quarts)
Engine coolant
2Without rear
heater14.0L
(14.8 quarts)
With rear heater 15.0L
(15.9 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A All 98.4L
(26.0 gallons)
Automatic
transaxle fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FAll 11.6L
(12.25 quarts)
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll Fill to line on
reservoir
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant Specificationsin this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended.
However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
2If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life
Engine Coolant. Refer toAdding engine coolant, in the Maintenance
and Care chapter.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
C6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantF7AZ-
19G208-BA and
F5AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Engine Coolant
(green in color)E2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Ford Extended
Life Engine
Coolant (orange
in color)F6AZ-19544-AA WSS-M97B44-D
or DEX-COOLt
equivalent
Engine oil Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Door latch, hood
latch,auxiliary
hood latch, door
and liftgate
hinges, striker
plates, seat
tracks and fuel
filler door hinge.Multi-Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-19584-AA
or F5AZ-
19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating
LubricantE8AZ-19501-B none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transaxle
(AX4S)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
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Accessory delay ..........................78
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................124
and child safety seats ............126
description .......................125,128
disposal ....................................131
indicator light ..................128,130
passenger air bag ............126,129
Air filter, cabin ..........................203
Anti-theft system ...99,100,101,102
,103
arming the system ..................100
disarming a triggered system 100
Automatic transaxle .................155
driving with ...............156,157,158
Brakes ........................................151
anti-lock ............................151,152
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................152
fluid, checking and adding ....195
shift interlock ..........................155
Break-in period .............................3
Cargo net ...................................104
CD player .....................64,65,66,67
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ..136
in rear seat .......................133,136
tether anchorage
hardware ...................137,138,140
Cleaning your vehicle ...............230
built-in child seat ...........141,142,
145,146
engine compartment ..............232
exterior .............................231,234
exterior lamps .........................233
interior .....................................234
plastic parts ............................232
washing ....................................231
waxing .....................................231
wheels ......................................232
windows ..................................235
wiper blades ............................233Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .......22,23,24
Console ........................................90
overhead ....................................86
Controls
power seat ...............................108
Coolant ......................................199
checking and adding ..............197
refill capacities ........................199
Cupholder(s) .110,112,113,115,117
Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Doors
power sliding .............87,88,89,90
Emission control system ..........222
Engine
check engine/service engine
soon light ...............................9,10
coolant .....................................197
idle speed control ...................206
service points ...................190,191
starting after a collision .........167
Engine block heater .................149
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............193
dipstick ....................................192
specifications ...................192,194
Exhaust fumes ..........................150
Floor mats ...................................91
Fuel
choosing the right fuel ...........216
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................221
detergent in fuel .....................217
filling your vehicle
with fuel ...........................214,215
gauge .........................................12
quality ......................................217
running out of fuel .................218
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................214
Fuses ...................................168,169
Index
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Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ..............218,219,220,221
Gauges .........................................12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................161
Hazard flashers .........................167
Head restraints ...........105,109,110
Headlamps
aiming ........................228,229,230
bulb specifications ..................228
high beam ..............................8,26
warning chime ..........................11
Heating ........................................27
heater only system ...27,28,29,30,
31,32,33,34
rear seat controls .....................35
Hood ..........................................189
Ignition .......................................239
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................223
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................233
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................99
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
positions of the ignition ...........70
Lamps
autolamp system .......................27
daytime running light ...............26
headlamps .................................25
headlamps, flash to pass ..........26
instrument panel, dimming .....25
interior lamps ......................85,87
replacing bulbs .........224,226,227
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................74
Liftgate ......................................103Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8
anti-theft .....................................7
brake ............................................9
charging system ..........................6
door ajar ....................................10
high beam .................................11
low fuel ........................................6
low washer fluid .......................11
oil pressure .................................8
overdrive off ................................9
safety belt ...................................7
traction control off .....................7
turn signal indicator ...................7
Locks
childproof ..................................80
Lumbar support, seats ......108,109
Message center ......................14,15
system check button ...........15,16
warning messages ................16,21
Mirrors .........................................81
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................80
cleaning ...................................235
fold away ...................................79
heated ........................................79
side view mirrors (power) .......78
Motorcraft parts ........................218
Octane rating ............................217
Odometer .....................................13
Overdrive ..............................75,156
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................95
Parking brake ............................152
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................173
Power door locks ...................79,80
Power steering ..........................154
fluid, checking and
adding ...............................200,201
Index
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Item Information
Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 98.4L (26.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-3.0L engine
(includes filter change)4.3L (4.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity-3.8L engine
(includes filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure See Safety Compliance Certification
Label on the driver's side B-pillar.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity (without rear
heater)
114.0L (14.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity (with rear
heater)
115.0L (15.9 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir or dipstick.
Use Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (AX4S)
211.6L (12.25 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
1If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer toAdding engine coolant, in the
Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCONtV approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
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