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coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to
remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with
an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine is
cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The
cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out
forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant
pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).
Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see
above), to within the “COLD FILL RANGE” or the “FULL COLD” level on
the reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill
the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full.
6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.)
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (refer
toChecking engine coolant). If the concentration is not 50/50
(protection to –34° F/–36° C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50
coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per
month, have your dealer check the engine cooling system. Your cooling
system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant
can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
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Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
toRefill capacitiesin this section.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this section.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34° F [–36° C ]):
•It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
•NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
•Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
•NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
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What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
•Standard Cluster
•Optional Cluster
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area
(if your vehicle if equipped with analog gauges).
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will illuminate all eight bars
and a tone will sound every five seconds for one minute (if your
vehicle is equipped with digital gauges).
•TheCheck Engineindicator light will illuminate.
•The
symbol will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
TEMPH
C
N
O
R
M
H
C
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•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down, causing steering and braking
effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility.
Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem
increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to a
service facility as soon as possible.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is
venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out and injure you or others.
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These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three
driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions
present, theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight should turn off. (A
driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed
city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight remains on, have your
vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If yourCheck engine/Service engine
soonlight is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to thescheduled
maintenance informationfor the
service interval schedules.If adding
fluid is necessary, use only
MERCONAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)
6Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)6.0 quarts (5.7L)
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
Fill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Transmission fluid
(4R70/75 E)
2Motorcraft
MERCONVATF13.9 quarts (13.2L)3
Engine coolant4Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)18.6 quarts (17.6L)
Fuel tank N/A 19.0 gallons (71.9L)
Rear axle lubricant
5Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant5.0 pints (2.4L)
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.
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5Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for
normal service. See yourscheduled maintenance informationfor
Severe Duty requirements.
Traction-Lok axles use 4.50-4.75 pints (2.1-2.3L) of rear axle lubricant.
Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL–3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axle.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 1/4 inch to
9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below the bottom of the filler hole.
6Use 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.
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 or
WSS-M6C62–A
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM),
VC-7-B (CA, OR
and NM)WSS-
M97B51–A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 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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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................167
Air cleaner filter ...............239–240
Air conditioning ..........................35
Air suspension ...........................172
description ..............................172
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................110–111, 118
and child safety seats ............113
description ......................111, 118
disposal ....................................121
driver airbag ....................113, 119
indicator light .................118, 120
operation .........................113, 119
passenger airbag .............113, 119
side airbag ...............................118
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................219
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..............................167–168
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 23, 28
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................175
fluid, adding ............................236
fluid, checking ........................236
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
fluid, specification ..................244
Auxiliary power point .................60
Axle
lubricant specifications ..242, 244
refill capacities ........................241
traction lok ..............................178
B
Battery .......................................217acid, treating emergencies .....217
jumping a disabled battery ....190
maintenance-free ....................217
replacement, specifications ...240
servicing ..................................217
BeltMinder .................................105
Brakes ........................................167
anti-lock ...........................167–168
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................168
fluid, checking and adding ....236
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
fluid, specifications .........242, 244
lubricant specifications ..242, 244
shift interlock ..................173–174
Bulbs ............................................43
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....241
Cell phone use ............................76
Changing a tire .........................137
Child safety restraints ..............121
child safety belts ....................121
Child safety seats ......................124
attaching with tether straps ..128
in front seat ............................125
in rear seat ..............................125
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............206
instrument panel ....................208
interior .....................................208
interior trim ............................208
plastic parts ............................207
washing ....................................205
waxing .....................................205
wheels ......................................206
wiper blades ............................207
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Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............35
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM/CD .................................22
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................53
Console ........................................76
overhead ..............................51–52
Controls
power seat .................................94
steering column ........................66
Coolant
checking and adding ..............219
refill capacities ................223, 241
specifications ..................242, 244
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................63
Cupholder(s) ...............................96
Customer Assistance ................180
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................209
Ford Extended Service Plan .202
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................203
Getting roadside assistance ...180
Getting the service you need 196
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................203
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................199
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................201
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................38Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................236
engine oil .................................213
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........242
Driving under special
conditions ..................................178
through water .........................179
E
Electronic message center .........72
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................190
Emission control system ..........233
Engine ........................................244
cleaning ...................................206
coolant .....................................219
fail-safe cooling .......................224
idle speed control ...................217
lubrication
specifications ..................242, 244
refill capacities ........................241
service points ..........................212
starting after a collision .........181
Engine block heater .................166
Engine oil ..................................213
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................213
checking and adding ..............213
dipstick ....................................213
filter, specifications ........216, 240
recommendations ...................216
refill capacities ........................241
specifications ..................242, 244
Exhaust fumes ..........................166
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