oil capacity FORD WINDSTAR 2000 2.G Owners Manual
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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 SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil3.0L engine 4.3L
(4.5 quarts)
3.8L engine 4.7L
(5.0 quarts)
Engine coolant
2Premium Engine
CoolantWithout 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.
2Use 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.
Capacities and specifications
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Clock ..................................41,49,60
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................23
Console ......................................104
overhead ....................................99
Controls
power seat ...............................121
Coolant
checking and adding ..............211
refill capacities .................215,255
specifications ...................256,257
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................82
Cupholder(s) .............................122
Customer Assistance ................180
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................267
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................260
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............266
Getting roadside assistance ...180
Getting the
service you need ....................260
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................271
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................263
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............266
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................26
Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................218
engine oil .................................206
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........256
power sliding ..........................101Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................173
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................197
Emission control system ..........239
Engine ........................................257
check engine/
service engine soon light .........11
cleaning ...................................250
coolant .....................................211
idle speed control ...................223
lubrication
specifications ...................256,257
refill capacities ........................255
service points ...................205,206
starting after a collision .........181
Engine block heater .................163
Engine oil ..................................206
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................206
checking and adding ..............206
dipstick ....................................206
filter, specifications .........209,254
recommendations ...................209
refill capacities ........................255
specifications ...................256,257
Exhaust fumes ..........................164
Floor mats .................................104
Fluid capacities .........................255
Fuel ............................................230
calculating fuel economy ..24,235
cap ...........................................233
capacity ...................................255
choosing the right fuel ...........233
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................238
detergent in fuel .....................235
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................230,233,235
filter, specifications .........235,254
fuel pump shut-off switch .....181
Index
274
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Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....10,166
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ..........................................10
charging system ..........................8
check engine .............................11
door ajar ....................................12
high beam ............................10,12
low fuel ........................................8
low washer fluid .......................13
oil pressure ...............................10
overdrive off ..............................11
safety belt ...................................9
traction control active ................8
traction control off .....................9
turn signal indicator ...................9
Load limits .................................173
GAWR ......................................173
GVWR ......................................173
trailer towing ..........................173
Locks
autolock ...................................113
childproof ..................................92
Lubricant specifications ....256,257
Lumbar support, seats .............121
Message center ...........................16
english/metric button ...............17
system check button ................17
warning messages .....................18
Mirrors .........................................93
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................92
cleaning ...................................249
fold away ...................................91
heated ........................................91
side view mirrors (power) .......90
Motorcraft parts .................235,254
Octane rating ............................234
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................206
Overdrive ..............................87,169Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................109
Parking brake ............................166
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....254
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............81
Power adjustable foot pedals .....81
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................187
Power door locks .................91,113
Power steering ..........................168
fluid, checking and adding ....216
fluid, refill capacity ................255
fluid, specifications ..........256,257
Radio ............................................38
Relays ........................................182
Remote entry system ........105,109
illuminated entry ........27,110,113
locking/
unlocking doors ........106,107,108
panic alarm .............................109
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................112
replacing the batteries ...........110
Reverse sensing system .............78
Roof rack ...................................179
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........13,130,131,133,135
Safety defects, reporting ..........272
Safety restraints ...130,131,133,135
belt minder .............................136
cleaning
the safety belts ................139,252
extension assembly ................135
for adults ..........................131,133
for children .............................148
lap belt ....................................134
warning light
and chime .................9,13,135,136
Safety seats for children ..........149
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............130
Index
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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
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