power steering fluid Mercury Mountaineer 2007 Owner's Manuals

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal
injury or property damage. The occurrence of a AdvanceTrac
with
RSC event is an indication that at least some of the tires have
exceeded their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.
If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system, and the
AdvanceTrac
with RSC button has not been pushed, the warning
indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. If the warning
indicator light in the instrument cluster remains on while the engine is
running, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power steering system:
•Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it
stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running
•Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
•Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check
for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.
•Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering
pump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before
seeking service by your authorized dealer.
•Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on
the reservoir, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir.
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the
steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•an improperly inflated tire
•uneven tire wear
•loose or worn suspension components
•loose or worn steering components
•improper steering alignment
A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander/pull.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.0L SOHC V6 engine
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick (out of view)
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Power distribution box
5. Battery
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Air filter assembly
10. Washer fluid reservoir
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4.6L V8 engine
1. Air filter assembly
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Power distribution box
6. Battery
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Radiator cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If theindicator blinks
eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if
the
indicator stays on solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for
I/M testing.
The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30 second idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer toscheduled maintenance
informationfor the service interval schedules.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
5. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the correct operating range. Be sure to put the
cap back on the reservoir. Refer toMaintenance product specifications
and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper fluid type.
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil (4.6L) 6.0 quarts (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
2
XO -5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Automatic transmission
(5R55S) fluid12.4 quarts
(11.7L)
3
Motorcraft MERCON
V
AT F
4
XT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Automatic transmission
(6R60) fluid11.2 quarts
(10.6L)
3
Motorcraft MERCON
SP
AT F
5
XT-6-QSP /
MERCON
SP
Rear axle fluid 3.5 pints (1.7L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Front axle fluid (AWD) 2.7 pints (1.3L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197 -A
Power steering fluidFill between MIN
and MAX lines on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCON
V
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Transfer case fluid
(AWD)1.3 quarts (1.25L)Motorcraft MERCON

AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON

Windshield washer fluid 4.2 quarts (4.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
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interior .....................................305
plastic parts ............................303
washing ....................................300
waxing .....................................301
wheels ......................................301
wiper blades ............................303
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............72
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM/CD .................................25
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............116
Console ..................................91–92
overhead ....................................90
rear ............................................92
Controls
power seat ...............................144
steering column ........................99
Coolant
checking and adding ..............320
refill capacities ................324, 342
specifications ..........................342
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................96
Customer Assistance ................264
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................296
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................297
Getting roadside assistance ...264
Getting the service you
need .........................................292
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................298
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................296D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................78
Defrost
rear window ..............................75
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................338
engine oil .................................313
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................339
Driving under special
conditions ..................254, 258, 260
sand .........................................259
snow and ice ...........................261
through water .................260, 263
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................72
DVD system .................................43
E
Electronic message center .......106
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................284
Emergency Flashers .................266
Emission control system ..........334
Engine ........................................346
cleaning ...................................302
coolant .....................................320
fail-safe cooling .......................325
idle speed control ...................318
lubrication specifications .......342
refill capacities ........................342
service points ..................310–311
starting after a collision .........266
Engine block heater .................238
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Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....341
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................156
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................96
Power adjustable foot pedals .....96
Power deployable running
boards ........................................121
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................271
Power door locks ......................126
Power mirrors .............................95
Power point ...........................92–93
Power steering ..........................245
fluid, checking and adding ....337
fluid, refill capacity ................342
fluid, specifications .................342
Power Windows ...........................93
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................246
R
Radio ................................20, 24, 30
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................43
Rear window defroster ...............75
Relays ........................................268
Remote entry system .......131–132
illuminated entry ....................136
locking/unlocking
doors ................................132–133
panic alarm .............................133
replacing the batteries ...........134
Reverse sensing system ...........254
Roadside assistance ..................264Roof rack ...................................125
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........169
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........154, 158–161, 163
Safety Canopy ...........179, 181–182
Safety defects,
reporting ............................298–299
Safety restraints ........154, 158–163
Belt-Minder
...........................165
extension assembly ................164
for adults .........................159–161
for children .....................184–185
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................156
safety belt maintenance .........169
warning light and
chime ...............................164–165
Safety seats for children ..........190
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................347
Satellite Radio Information ........40
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............154
Seats ..........................................142
child safety seats ....................190
front seats ...............................143
heated ......................................147
memory seat ...................133, 146
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................139
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................25
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................31
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................341, 346
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Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................342
Speed control ..............................96
Starting your
vehicle ........................235–236, 238
jump starting ..........................284
Steering wheel
controls ......................................99
tilting .........................................89
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................89
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........275
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....217
Warning Displays ..............12, 118
Tires ...........................202–203, 275
alignment ................................210
care ..........................................206
changing ..........................275, 280
checking the pressure ............206
inflating ...................................204
label .........................................216
replacing ..........................208, 280
rotating ....................................210
safety practices .......................209
sidewall information ...............211
snow tires and chains ............221
spare tire .................275, 278–279
terminology .............................203
tire grades ...............................203
treadwear ........................202, 207
Towing .......................................228recreational towing .................233
trailer towing ..........................228
wrecker ....................................290
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................339
Transmission .............................246
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....246
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................338
fluid, refill capacities ..............342
lubricant specifications ..........342
Turn signal ..................................80
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................347
Vehicle loading ..........................221
Ventilating your vehicle ...........238
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................312
Water, Driving through .............263
Windows ....................................133
power .........................................93
rear wiper/washer .....................89
Windshield
defrosting ..................................76
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................88
checking and adding fluid .....312
liftgate reservoir .....................312
replacing wiper blades ...........313
Wrecker towing .........................290
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