power steering FORD WINDSTAR 2000 2.G User Guide

Seats ..........................................119
child safety seats ....................149
cleaning ............................252,253
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................114,115,116
Servicing your vehicle ..............203
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................254,257
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................256,257
Speed control ..............................82
Speedometer ...............................15
Starting your vehicle .........161,163
jump starting ..........................197
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................88
Tachometer .................................14
Tilt steering wheel ......................88
Tires ......................191,226,227,228
changing ....................191,192,194
checking the pressure ............228
replacing ..................................229
rotating ....................................228
snow tires and chains ............230
tire grades ...............................227
treadwear ................................227
Towing ................................175,228
trailer towing ..........................175
wrecker ....................................202
Traction control ...................81,167
active light ..................................8off light ........................................9
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............169
fluid, refill capacities ..............255
lubricant specifications ..........257
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................218
lubricant specifications ..........256
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal ..........................9,13,85
Vehicle dimensions ...................257
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................259
Vehicle loading ..........................173
Ventilating your vehicle ...........164
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................211
Water, Driving through .............173
Windows
power .........................................89
rear wiper/washer .....................86
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid .....211
checking and cleaning .....225,226
liftgate reservoir .....................211
operation ...................................86
replacing wiper blades ...........226
Wrecker towing .........................202
Index
277

Item Information
Required 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
SAE 5W-30 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
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the 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). 13.0L (13.7
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
280