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Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine coolant4Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)17.6L (18.6 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Rear axle lubricant
5Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant2.4L (5.0 pints)6
Windshield washer
fluidMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateFill 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.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
5Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for
normal service. See yourscheduled maintenance informationfor
Severe Duty requirements.
6Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axle.
For limousine, use 2.1-2.3L (4.50-4.75 pints) of Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSL-M2C192-A for complete refill of rear axle.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to
14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
7Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft
High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A and
DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine
coolantMotorcraft
Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant
(yellow
colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM), VC-7-B
(CA, OR and NM)WSS-M97B 51-A1
Engine oil Motorcraft
SAE 5W20
Premium
Synthetic
Blend Motor
Oil (US)
Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20
Super
Premium
Motor Oil
(Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C930-A with
API Certification
Mark
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord specification
Hinges,
latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler
door hinge
and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock
cylindersPenetrating
and Lock
LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 N/A
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmission
(4R70/75
E-W)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONV
Rear Axle
Lubricant
2Motorcraft
SAE 80W-90
Premium
Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles.
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A
Accessory delay ........................130
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................182–183, 190
and child safety seats ............185
description ......................183, 190
disposal ....................................193
driver air bag ..................185, 191
indicator light .................190, 192
operation .........................185, 191
passenger air bag ...........185, 191
side air bag ..............................190
Air cleaner filter ...............310–311
Air suspension ...........................243
description ..............................243
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................291
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................239
Anti-theft system ......................160
Audio system (see Radio) .........30
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................245
fluid, adding ............................308
fluid, checking ........................308
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
fluid, specification ..................316
Auxiliary power point ...............128
Axle
lubricant specifications ..314, 316
refill capacities ........................312
traction lok ..............................247
B
Battery .......................................289
acid, treating emergencies .....289jumping a disabled battery ....260
maintenance-free ....................289
replacement, specifications ...311
servicing ..................................289
BeltMinder .................................177
Brakes ........................................238
anti-lock ...................................239
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................239
fluid, checking and adding ....308
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
fluid, specifications .........314, 316
lubricant specifications ..314, 316
shift interlock ..........................243
Bulbs ..........................................109
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....312
CD changer .................................36
CD-single premium .....................30
Cell phone use ..........................137
Certification Label ....................318
Changing a tire .........................209
Child safety restraints ..............193
child safety belts ....................193
Child safety seats ......................196
attaching with tether straps ..200
in front seat ............................197
in rear seat ..............................197
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............277
instrument panel ....................279
interior .....................................279
plastic parts ............................278
washing ....................................276
waxing .....................................276
wheels ......................................277
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bulb replacement
specifications chart ................110
daytime running light .............106
headlamps ...............................105
headlamps, flash to pass ........106
instrument panel, dimming ...107
interior lamps .........109–110, 114
replacing bulbs .......109, 111–113
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................108
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........239
Load limits .................................225
Locks
childproof ................................147
doors ........................................146
Lubricant specifications ...314, 316
Lug nuts ....................................215
Lumbar support, seats .............163
M
Message center .........................138
english/metric button .............142
reset button ............................139
warning messages ...................126
Mirrors ...............................116, 130
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................130
fold away .................................132
heated ......................................131
programmable memory ..........154
side view mirrors (power) .....131
Moon roof ..................................137
Motorcraft parts ................301, 311
N
Navigation system .......................38cd functions ..............................56
destination mode ......................79
DVD location .............................99
map mode .................................60
quick start .................................40
radio functions ..........................48
O
Octane rating ............................301
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................285
P
Parking brake ............................240
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....311
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................169
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................132
Power adjustable foot pedals ...132
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................257
Power door locks ......................146
Power mirrors ...........................131
Power point ...............................128
Power steering ..........................242
fluid, checking and adding ....307
fluid, refill capacity ................312
fluid, specifications .................314
Power trunk ......................143–144
Power Windows .........................129
R
Radio ............................................30
Rear window defroster .............104
Relays ........................................253
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Remote entry system
illuminated entry ....................153
locking/unlocking doors .........150
opening the trunk ...................151
Reverse sensing system ...........248
Roadside assistance ..................251
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........182
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........167, 170, 172–175
Safety defects, reporting ..........275
Safety restraints ...............167, 170,
172–175
belt minder .............................177
extension assembly ................181
for adults .........................172–174
for children .............................193
lap belt ....................................175
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................169
safety belt maintenance .........182
warning light and chime 176–177
Safety seats for children ..........196
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............167
Seats ..........................................162
child safety seats ....................196
easy access/easyout feature ..166
memory seat ...................154, 166
Servicing your vehicle ..............282
Spark plugs, specifications ......311,
316
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................314, 316
Speed control ............................132
Starting your vehicle ........235–237jump starting ..........................260
Steering
speed sensitive .......................242
Steering wheel
controls ....................................135
tilting .......................................116
T
Tilt steering wheel ....................116
Tires ...........................204–205, 209
alignment ................................222
care ..........................................220
changing ..........................209, 211
checking the pressure ............207
inspecting and inflating .........206
label .........................................220
replacing ..................................209
rotating ....................................223
safety practices .......................221
sidewall information ...............215
snow tires and chains ............224
spare tire .................................210
terminology .............................205
tire grades ...............................205
treadwear ........................204, 220
Towing .......................................231
recreational towing .................234
trailer towing ..........................231
wrecker ....................................266
Traction control ........................241
Traction-lok rear axle ...............247
Transmission .............................243
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....243
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................308
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
lubricant specifications ..314, 316
Trunk .........................................147
remote release ................143, 151
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