Fluid reservoir Mercury Mountaineer 1997 Owner's Manuals

High Current Fuse Rating Color
20 amp Yellow
30 amp Light green
40 amp Orange
50 amp Red
60 amp Blue
Always disconnect the
battery before servicing
high current fuses.
Always replace the cover
to the power distribution
box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
Maxi fuses
Fuse Amps Circuits protected
1 30 amp Rear window defrost
relay
2 30 amp PCM power relay
3 20 amp Fuel pump relay, RAP
module
4 20 amp Headlamps,
autolamps,
multi-function switch
5 30 amp 4WABS pump relay
6 30 amp 4WABS main relay
7 20 amp Trailer tow relays
Roadside emergencies
125

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
V1Engine coolant recovery
reservoir
V2Windshield washer reservoir
V3Engine oil filler tube
V4Automatic transmission dipstick
V5Brake master cylinder
V6Power distribution box
V7Battery
V8Radiator cap
V9Power steering fluid reservoir
V10Engine oil dipstick
V11Ignition coil packs
V12Air cleaner
3
4
5
6
2
1
1211
108
79
5.0L
V8
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1. Clean the reservoir cap before
removal to prevent dirt or water
from entering the reservoir.
2. Visually inspect the fluid level.
3. If necessary, add brake fluid
until the level reaches within 1/89
of the MAX line on the reservoir.
²Do not exceed MAX.
Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid
certified to meet Ford specification
ESA-M6C25-A. Refer toLubricant
specifications.
Brake fluid is toxic.
If you use brake fluid that
is not DOT 3, you will
cause permanent damage.
Do not let the reservoir in
the master cylinder run
dry. This may cause the brakes
to fail.
MAX
Maintenance and care
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CHECKING AND ADDING
WASHER FLUID
Visually inspect the fluid level in
the washer fluid reservoir.
If washer fluid needs to be added
to the reservoir:
1. Lift the washer fluid reservoir
cover.
2. Add enough washer fluid to fill
the reservoir.
WASHERFLUIDONLY
Maintenance and care
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Checking and adding washer
fluid for the liftgate
The opening for this reservoir is
located on the left side of the
vehicle above the tail lamp. Be
sure to close the cover after filling
and before closing the liftgate. The
reservoir must be filled slowly to
allow trapped air to escape. Use of
a funnel is recommended for easier
filling.
CHECKING AND ADDING
ENGINE COOLANT
Check the engine coolant level in
the reservoir at least once a
month.
If the engine coolant has not been
checked for a long period of time,
the engine coolant reservoir may
eventually empty. If this occurs,
add engine coolant to the coolant
reservoir. For more information on
engine coolant maintenance, refer
toAdding engine coolant to the
reservoirin this chapter.
Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable; do not
use engine coolant, antifreeze, or
windshield washer fluid outside
of their specified function and
vehicle location.
When adding engine coolant
Ford recommends Ford Premium
Cooling System fluid, which is an
optimized formula that will protect
all metals and rubber elastomers
used in Ford engines for four years
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3. Visually inspect the fluid level in
the power steering reservoir.
4. If necessary, add power steering
fluid until the fluid level reaches
MAX. Do not overfill the power
steering reservoir.
²As a maintenance precaution,
visually inspect the lines and
hoses of the power steering
system for leaks and damage.
²If new fluid is frequently
required, consult a qualified
service technician.
²Use fluid certified to meet Ford
Motor Company lubricant
specifications. Refer toRefill
capacitiesandLubricant
specificationslater in this
chapter.
CHECKING AND ADDING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID
Check the automatic transmission
fluid according to the scheduled
intervals in theService Guide.
Before adding any fluid, make sure
the correct type will be used. This
information is indicated on the
dipstick.
Your vehicle should not be
driven if the fluid level is
below the bottom hole in the
dipstick and outside
temperatures are above 10ÉC
(50ÉF).
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component Motorcraft part number
Spark plug
1AWSF-32EE*
Air filter FA-1641
Fuel filter FG-872
Oil filter FL-1A
Battery BXT-65-650 or BXT-65-850 (optional)
P.C.V. valve EV-152
1Refer to Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal for spark plug and
gap specifications.
*If any spark plug needs to be removed for examination, each spark plug
removed must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. Cylinders 1-4 have an
ªEGº suffix. Cylinders 5-8 have an ªEº suffix. If any spark plug needs to
be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix
letters ªEEº as shown on the engine decal.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Component Capacity
Brake fluid Brake master
cylinderFill to line in
reservoir
1
Engine coolant Engine coolant
recovery reservoir
and radiator13.5 L (12.8 qts.)
Engine oil 5.0 L (302 c.i.d.) 4.7 L (5.0 qts.)
2
Fuel 4-door 79.5 L (21.0 gal)
Front axle Dana 35 front axle 1.7 L (3.5 pts.)
1
Power steering fluid Power steering fluid
reservoirFill to line in
reservoir1
Rear axle Ford conventional
and Traction Lok 8.82.6 L (5.5 pts.)1
Capacities and specifications
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Fluid Component Capacity
Transfer case fluid (if
equipped)Borg Warner AWD
transfer case1.25 L (2.64 pts.)
Transmission fluid,
automaticAutomatic 4R70W
(2WD and AWD)13.2 L (13.9 qts.)
Windshield washer
fluid, frontFront washer fluid
reservoir2.6 L (2.8 qts.)
Windshield washer
fluid, rearLiftgate washer fluid
reservoir3.1 L (3.3 qts.)
1Fill to 6-15 mm (1/49to 9/169) from the bottom of the filler hole.
2Includes1L(1qt.) for filter replacement.
3All rear axle lube quantities must be replaced every 160,000 km
(100,000 miles) or if the axle has been submerged in water. Otherwise,
the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or
repair required. Refer to theService Guide.
Capacities and specifications
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ComponentFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Windshield
washer
reservoirUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-
19550-AA or
BAESR-M17P5-A
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, door
checks and
tracks, hood
latch, auxiliary
latch, and fuel
filler door and
springMulti-Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-19584-AA
or
D7AZ-19584-AAESB-M1C93-A
or
ESB-M1C159-A
Steering
column,
U-joints, clutch
linkage pivots,
parking brake
linkage pivots
and clevises
and
transmission
control linkage
pivotsPremium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1C or K ESA-M1C75-B
Brake master
cylinderHigh
Performance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AA
or BAESA-M6C25-A
Capacities and specifications
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Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) ...185
Power door locks ........................38
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....148
Rear climate control system ......45
Refill capacities for fluids ........185
Relays .................................127,128
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system .................52,54
locking/unlocking doors ...........53
panic alarm ...............................53
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................55
replacing the batteries .............54
Repairing paint chips ...............181
Reporting safety defects ..........192
Safety chains, when towing a
trailer .........................................113
Safety defects, reporting ..........192
Safety restraints ..........................63
adjusting the safety belts .........67
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................66
center rear lap belt ..................68
cleaning the safety belts ..........71
extension assembly ..................71
lap and shoulder belts .............64
maintenance ..............................69
proper use .................................64
replacement ..............................70
warning light and chime ..........69
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual .......59
adjusting the seats, power .......60
folding rear seats ......................62
head restraints ..........................62
Servicing your vehicle ..............136
precautions when
servicing ...........................136,138
servicing when you tow .........115
Shift-lock system ......................101Spare tire .....................................48
Speed control ..............................23
Speedometer .................................6
Starting your vehicle .............89,91
preparing to start your
vehicle ..................................89,91
starting a warm engine ............92
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................27
Tachometer ...................................6
Tail lamps
bulb replacement ....................174
Tilt steering wheel ......................27
Tire types ..................................163
Tires
changing ..................................128
checking the pressure ............160
replacing ...........................162,163
rotating .............................161,162
snow tires and chains ............163
treadwear ................................159
Towing your vehicle .................135
Trailer towing ..............110,113,114
calculating maximum trailer
weight ......................................111
tips ...........................................115
trailer brakes ...........................113
trailer lamps ............................114
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................152
Trip odometer ...............................7
Turn signal .........................174,176
Vehicle dimensions ...................190
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................191
Ventilating your vehicle (see
Climate control) ..........................21
Washer fluid ..............................144
rear window reservoir ............145
Windows
power windows,
operating .........................35,36,37
Index
195