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When the tread is worn down to
1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must
be replaced to prevent your vehicle
from skidding and hydroplaning.
Built-in treadwear indicators, or
ªwear barsº, which look like narrow
strips of smooth rubber across the
tread will appear on the tire when
the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). When you see these
ªwear barsº, the tire is worn out and should be replaced.
Inspect your tires frequently for any of the following conditions and
replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist:
²Fabric showing through the tire rubber
²Bulges in the tread or sidewalls
²Cracks or cuts on the sidewalls
²Cracks in the tread groove
²Impact damage resulting from use
²Separation in the tread
²Separation in the sidewall
²Severe abrasion on the sidewall
If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare
tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be
replaced.
Tire Replacement Requirements
Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide safe ride and
handling capability.
Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size
and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus
all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or
wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Additionally the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause
steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If
you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford
or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
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Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
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)5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
Fill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Transmission fluid
(4R70/75 E-W)
2Motorcraft
MERCONtVATF12.1L (12.8 quarts)3
Engine coolant4Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)13.8L (14.6 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Rear axle lubricant
5Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant2.2L (4.75 pints)
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. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to theScheduled Maintenace Guideto determine
the correct service interval.
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
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-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70/75 E-W)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F
3
XT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Rear Axle
Lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premuim
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.
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Floor mats
Interior trim kits
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
Speed control
Lifestyle
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Engine block heaters and blankets
Peace of mind
Airbag anti-theft locks
First aid and safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Locking gas cap
Navigation systems
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
²The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems Ð such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
²Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
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wheels ......................................161
wiper blades ............................162
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............24
Clock adjust
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................20
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................41
Console ........................................59
overhead ..............................39, 41
Controls
power seat .................................75
steering column ........................53
Coolant
checking and adding ..............175
refill capacities ................180, 208
specifications ..................209, 211
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................50
Customer Assistance ................129
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................164
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................157
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................158
Getting roadside assistance ...129
Getting the service you
need .........................................151
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................158
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................153
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................156D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................28
Defrost
rear window ..............................26
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................191
engine oil .................................169
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........209
Driving under special
conditions ..................................121
through water .........................122
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................145
Emission control system ..........188
Engine ........................................211
cleaning ...................................161
coolant .....................................175
idle speed control ...................173
lubrication
specifications ..................209, 211
refill capacities ........................208
service points ..........................168
starting after a collision .........130
Engine block heater .................111
Engine oil ..................................169
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................169
checking and adding ..............169
dipstick ....................................169
filter, specifications ........172, 207
recommendations ...................172
refill capacities ........................208
specifications ..................209, 211
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autolock .....................................67
keypad .......................................68
programming entry code .........68
Keys .......................................70±72
positions of the ignition .........108
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................27
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................32
daytime running light ...............28
fog lamps ...................................28
headlamps .................................27
headlamps, flash to pass ..........29
instrument panel, dimming .....29
interior lamps .....................31±32
replacing bulbs ...................32±37
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................31
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........113
Limited-slip axle .......................122
Load limits .................................122
Locks
autolock .....................................67
childproof ..................................61
doors ..........................................60
Lubricant specifications ...209, 211
Lumbar support, seats ...............74
M
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................49
fold away ...................................49
heated ........................................49
side view mirrors (power) .......49Moon roof ....................................54
Motorcraft parts ................185, 207
O
Octane rating ............................184
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................169
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................64
Parking brake ............................114
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....207
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................50
Power adjustable foot pedals .....50
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................135
Power door locks ..................60, 67
Power mirrors .............................49
Power Point
Cigar lighter ..............................47
Power steering ..................116±117
fluid, checking and adding ....190
fluid, refill capacity ................208
fluid, specifications .................209
Power Windows ...........................48
R
Radio ............................................17
Rear window defroster ...............26
Relays ................................131, 138
Remote entry system ...........62, 64
illuminated entry ......................66
locking/unlocking doors .....60, 63
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opening the trunk .....................64
panic alarm ...............................64
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................66
Roadside assistance ..................129
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............88
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................77, 80±83
Safety Canopy .............................93
Safety defects, reporting ..........159
Safety restraints ..............77, 80±83
belt minder ...............................84
extension assembly ..................88
for adults .............................81±83
for children ...............................96
safety belt maintenance ...........88
warning light and chime ..........84
Safety seats for children ............99
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................77
Seats ............................................74
child safety seats ......................99
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................70±72
Servicing your vehicle ..............166
Setting the clock
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................20
Spark plugs, specifications ......207,
211
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................209, 211
Speed control ..............................50
Starting your vehicle .......108±109,
111jump starting ..........................145
Steering
speed sensitive .......................117
Steering wheel
controls ......................................53
tilting .........................................39
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................39
Tires ...........................139, 194±196
alignment ................................203
care ..........................................201
changing ..................139, 141, 145
checking the pressure ............201
label .........................................201
replacing ..................................205
rotating ....................................203
safety practices .......................206
sidewall information ...............197
snow tires and chains ............207
spare tire .................................139
terminology .............................196
tire grades ...............................195
treadwear ........................195, 204
Towing .......................................125
recreational towing .................128
trailer towing ..........................125
wrecker ....................................150
Traction control ........................115
Transmission .............................118
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....118
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................191
fluid, refill capacities ..............208
lubricant specifications ..209, 211
Trunk ...........................................61
remote release ....................58, 64
Turn signal ..................................31
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................211
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