oil Mercury Mountaineer 2005 s Owner's Guide

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll vehicles 4.2 quarts
(4.0L)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON
and
MERCON
V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON
and
MERCON
V. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
2Indicates 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 checked by a qualified
technician.
3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
4Limited Slip differentials must add 4 oz (118 ml ) of additive Friction
Modifier XL-3 or equivalent to the rear axle whenever the axle has been
serviced.
5Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only have the API Certification mark and meet the requirements
of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L).
2005 Mountaineer(mnt)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord Part Name
or equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latch, seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
Grease or
Multi-Purpose
Grease SprayXG–4 or XL-5ESR-M1C159-A
or
ESB-M1C93–B
Hydraulic brake
fluidMotorcraft High
Performance DOT
3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidPM-1ESA-M6C25-A
or
WSS-M6C62–A
Driveshaft, slip
spline, universal
jointsPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or XG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B
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
4.0L Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W-30 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W30-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W30-LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C929-A
with API
Certification
Mark
4.6L Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W20 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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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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wheels ......................................248
wiper blades ............................250
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............39
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .................23, 27, 32
AM/FM/CD .................................18
Compass, electronic ..............73–74
calibration .................................75
set zone adjustment ...........74, 77
Console ........................................57
overhead ..............................58–59
rear ............................................58
Controls
power seat ...............................107
steering column ........................66
Coolant
checking and adding ..............265
refill capacities ................269, 287
specifications ..................290, 292
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................64
Customer Assistance ................219
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................252
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................244
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............245
Getting roadside assistance ...219
Getting the service
you need .................................238
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................245
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................240
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............243D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................44
Defrost
rear window ..............................43
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................284
engine oil .................................258
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........290
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................286
Driving under special
conditions ..................209, 213, 216
sand .........................................214
snow and ice ...........................217
through water .................215, 218
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................39
DVD system .................................35
E
Electronic message center .........75
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................231
Emergency Flashers .................220
Emission control system ..........280
Engine ........................................292
cleaning ...................................248
coolant .....................................265
fail-safe cooling .......................270
idle speed control ...................263
lubrication
specifications ..................290, 292
refill capacities ........................287
Index
299

service points ..................255–256
starting after a collision .........220
Engine block heater .................198
Engine oil ..................................258
checking and adding ..............258
dipstick ....................................258
filter, specifications ........261, 286
recommendations ...................261
refill capacities ........................287
specifications ..................290, 292
Exhaust fumes ..........................198
F
Fail safe cooling ........................270
Floor mats ...................................88
Fluid capacities .........................287
Foglamps .....................................44
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................211
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................204
Fuel ............................................271
calculating fuel
economy ............................78, 277
cap ...........................................276
capacity ...................................287
choosing the right fuel ...........273
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................280
detergent in fuel .....................275
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................271, 276–277
filter, specifications ........276, 286
fuel pump shut-off switch .....220
improving fuel economy ........277
octane rating ...................274, 292
quality ......................................274
running out of fuel .................275safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................271
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................273–274
Fuses ..................................221, 223
G
Garage door opener ....................59
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................69
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............276
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................277
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................189
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................189
H
Hazard flashers .........................220
Head restraints .........................105
Headlamps
aiming ........................................46
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............44
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................45
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................37, 39
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................69
Hood ..........................................254
Index
300

I
Ignition ...............................195, 292
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................141
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................282
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................250
cluster ........................................10
J
Jack ....................................159, 162
positioning .......................159, 164
storage .............................159, 162
Jump-starting your vehicle ......231
K
Keyless entry system .................98
autolock ...................................100
Keys
positions of the ignition .........195
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
daytime running light ...............44
fog lamps ...................................44
instrument panel, dimming .....45
interior lamps ...........................47
replacing bulbs .........................52
Liftgate ..................................88, 95
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........199
Limited-slip axle .......................211
Load limits .................................182Loading instructions .................189
Locks
autolock ...................................100
childproof ..................................93
doors ..........................................92
Lubricant specifications ...290, 292
Lug nuts ....................................167
Luggage rack ...............................90
Lumbar support,
seats ...........................107, 109–110
M
Manual transmission
lubricant specifications ..........292
Message center .....................75–76
english/metric button ...............81
system check button ................80
warning messages .....................82
Mirrors ...................................60, 63
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................63
heated ........................................62
side view mirrors (power) .......62
Moon roof ....................................68
Motorcraft parts ................276, 286
O
Octane rating ............................274
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................258
P
Parking brake ............................200
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....286
Index
301