spark plugs Mercury Mariner 2007 Owner's Manuals

6. Install a new air filter element. Be
careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter
housing and cover. This could cause
filter damage and allow unfiltered
air to enter the engine if not
properly seated.
7. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps.
8. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp.
Note:Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine
Air filter element
1FA-1683 FA-1683
Fuel filter FG-800-A FG-800-A
Battery BXT-40R BXT-40R
Oil filter FL-910 FL-820-S
PCV valve
2
Spark Plugs3
1
Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine
damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the
engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
2The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed inscheduled maintenance informationand is essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design
specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent
replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any
damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used.
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3For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
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replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................74
replacing the batteries .............73
Reverse sensing system ...........177
Roadside assistance ..................187
Roof rack .....................................66
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............99
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................91, 94–98
Safety Canopy ...................114, 116
Safety defects, reporting ..221–222
Safety restraints ..............91, 94–98
BeltMinder............................100
extension assembly ..................99
for adults .............................95–97
for children .............................119
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................92
safety belt maintenance ...........99
warning light and chime ........100
Safety seats for children ..........123
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................268
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............91
Seats ............................................82
child safety seats ....................123
heated ........................................86
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................77
Servicing your vehicle ..............230
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................26
Snowplowing .................................8Spark plugs, specifications ......262,
267
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................264
Speed control ..............................52
Starting your vehicle ........165–167
jump starting ..........................207
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................45
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................45
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....149
Warning Displays ......................12
Tires ...................................133–135
alignment ................................142
care ..........................................138
changing ..................................198
checking the pressure ............138
inflating ...................................136
label .........................................148
replacing ..................................139
rotating ....................................142
safety practices .......................141
sidewall information ...............143
snow tires and chains ............153
spare tire .................................196
terminology .............................135
tire grades ...............................134
treadwear ........................134, 138
Towing .......................................159
recreational towing .................164
trailer towing ..........................159
wrecker ....................................213
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