maintenance Mercury Marauder 2004 s Repair Manual

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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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.
3Ensure 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 yourScheduled Maintenance
Guideto determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L V8 engine
Cubic inches 281
Required fuel 91 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.1:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5386 (212)
(2) Overall width 1987 (78.2)
(3) Overall height 1495 (58.9)
(4) Wheelbase 2913 (114.7)
(5) Track - Front 1618 (63.7)
(5) Track - Rear 1681 (66.2)
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification label may be located.
The Certification label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver's side.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
Transmission/Transaxle code designations
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification
label which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle each code represents.
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Truck application:
Code Transmission Description
Manual transmission
M Manual 5±speed (AKK))
C Manual 5±speed overdrive (Close ratio)
W Manual 5±speed overdrive (Dana ZF)
G Manual 6±speed ZF
Automatic transmission
Y Automatic 4±speed overdrive (CD4E)
U Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R70W)
T Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R44E)
E Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R100)
J Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R55E)
Electric
H One speed electric
D Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R44E)
R Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R55S)
Passenger car application:
Code Transmission/Transaxle Description
Front wheel drive manual transaxle
R 5±speed overdrive (MTX75)
W 5±speed overdrive (M5)
Front wheel drive automatic transaxle
A 4±speed overdrive (4F27E)
E 4±speed overdrive (4FE)
J 3±speed (Mazda)
L 4±speed overdrive (AX4S)
P 4±speed overdrive (4F20E)
X 4±speed overdrive (4F50N)
Y 4±speed overdrive (CD4E)
Rear wheel drive manual transaxle
5 5±speed (Mazda M5)
Rear wheel drive automatic transmission
U 4±speed overdrive (4R70W)
A 5±speed overdrive (5R55N)
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................112
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ....................................89, 93
and child safety seats ..............91
description ..........................89, 93
disposal ......................................96
driver air bag ......................91, 94
indicator light .....................93, 95
operation .............................91, 94
passenger air bag ...............91, 94
side air bag ................................93
Air cleaner filter .......193±194, 207
Air conditioning ..........................24
Air suspension ...........................117
description ..............................117
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................175
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................112±113
Audio system (see Radio) .........17
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................119
fluid, adding ............................191
fluid, checking ........................191
fluid, refill capacities ..............208
fluid, specification ..................211
Auxiliary power point .................47
Axle
lubricant specifications ..209, 211
refill capacities ........................208
B
Battery .......................................173
acid, treating emergencies .....173
jumping a disabled battery ....145maintenance-free ....................173
replacement, specifications ...207
servicing ..................................173
BeltMinder ...................................84
Brakes ........................................112
anti-lock ...........................112±113
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................113
fluid, checking and adding ....191
fluid, refill capacities ..............208
fluid, specifications .........209, 211
lubricant specifications ..209, 211
shift interlock ..........................118
Bulbs ............................................32
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....208
CD changer .................................21
Cell phone use ............................58
Certification Label ....................213
Changing a tire .........................139
Child safety restraints ................96
child safety belts ......................96
Child safety seats ........................99
attaching with tether straps ..103
in front seat ............................100
in rear seat ..............................100
Cigar lighter
Power Point ..............................47
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............161
instrument panel ....................163
interior .....................................163
interior trim ............................163
plastic parts ............................162
washing ....................................160
waxing .....................................160
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Exhaust fumes ..........................111
F
Floor mats ...................................59
Fluid capacities .........................208
Foglamps .....................................28
Fuel ............................................181
calculating fuel
economy ............................43, 185
cap ...........................................182
capacity ...................................208
choosing the right fuel ...........183
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................188
detergent in fuel .....................184
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................181±182, 185
filter, specifications ........185, 207
fuel pump shut-off switch .....130
improving fuel economy ........185
octane rating ...................184, 211
quality ......................................184
running out of fuel .................184
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................181
Fuses ..................................131±132
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................54
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............182
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................185
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................130Head restraints ...........................74
Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ........................................29
autolamp system .......................27
bulb specifications ....................32
daytime running lights .............28
flash to pass ..............................29
high beam .................................28
replacing bulbs .........................33
turning on and off ....................27
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................24
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ..................................44, 57
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................54
Hood ..........................................167
I
Ignition ...............................108, 211
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..99
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................190
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................163
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................29
J
Jack ............................................139
positioning ...............................139
storage .....................................139
Jump-starting your vehicle ......145
K
Keyless entry system .................68
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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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