Engine oil Mercury Mountaineer 2010 s Owner's Guide

Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Fuel tank22.5 gallons
(85.2L)——
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use 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).3Indicates 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.4Use of a dual usage fluid in an automatic transmission requiring MERCONLV may cause
transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission
damage. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval.4Use of a dual usage fluid in an automatic transmission requiring MERCONV may cause
transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission
damage. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval.
Maintenance and Specifications
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.0L V6 engine 4.6L 3V V8
engine
Cubic inches 245 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system EDIS Coil on Plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.039–0.043 inch
(1.0–1.1mm)
Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.8:1
Engine drivebelt routing
•4.0L V6 Engine
•4.6L V8 Engine
Maintenance and Specifications
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................220
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............329
instrument panel ....................331
interior .....................................332
plastic parts ............................330
washing ....................................327
waxing .....................................328
wheels ......................................328
wiper blades ............................330
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............91
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................42
AM/FM/CD .................................34
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................25
Console ..............................111–112
overhead ..................................110
rear ..........................................112
Controls
power seat ...............................161
steering column ......................121
Coolant
checking and adding ..............348
refill capacities ................352, 371
specifications ..........................371
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................118
Customer Assistance ................292
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................381
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................324
Getting roadside assistance ...292
Getting the service you
need .........................................320Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................325
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................324
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................97
Defrost
rear window ..............................95
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................367
engine oil .................................341
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................368
Driving under special
conditions ..................282, 286, 289
sand .........................................287
snow and ice ...........................290
through water .................288, 291
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................91
DVD system .................................56
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................312
running out of fuel .........312, 359
Emergency Flashers .................293
Emission control system ..........363
Engine ........................................376
cleaning ...................................329
coolant .....................................348
fail-safe cooling .......................353
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idle speed control ...................346
lubrication specifications .......371
refill capacities ........................371
service points ..................337–338
starting after a collision .........294
Engine block heater .................265
Engine oil ..................................341
checking and adding ..............341
dipstick ....................................341
filter, specifications ........344, 370
recommendations ...................344
refill capacities ........................371
specifications ..........................371
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................264
F
Fail safe cooling ........................353
Family entertainment system ....56
Fluid capacities .........................371
Fog lamps ....................................97
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................285
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................275
Fuel ............................................354
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 360
cap ...........................................356
capacity ...................................371
choosing the right fuel ...........357
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................363
detergent in fuel .....................358
filler funnel .............................359
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................354, 356, 360
filter, specifications ........354, 370fuel pump shut-off switch .....294
improving fuel economy ........360
octane rating ...................358, 376
quality ......................................358
running out of fuel .........312, 359
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................354
Fuses ..................................295–296
G
Garage door opener ..........111, 124
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............356
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................360
Gauges .........................................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................253
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................253
H
Hazard flashers .........................293
Headlamps ...................................96
aiming ........................................98
bulb specifications ..................101
daytime running lights .............97
flash to pass ..............................98
high beam .................................97
turning on and off ....................96
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................89, 91
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................125
Hood ..........................................336
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O
Octane rating ............................358
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................341
P
Parking brake ............................267
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....370
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................176
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................117
Power adjustable foot pedals ...117
Power deployable running
boards ........................................117
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................298
Power door locks ......................141
Power mirrors ...........................116
Power point ...............................112
Power steering ..........................274
fluid, checking and adding ....366
fluid, refill capacity ................371
fluid, specifications .................371
Power Windows .........................113
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................275
R
Radio ................................28, 32, 40
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................56
Rear window defroster ...............95Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................207
Relays ........................................295
Remote entry system .......146–147
illuminated entry ....................151
locking/unlocking
doors ................................147–148
panic alarm .............................148
replacing the batteries ...........149
Reverse sensing system ...........282
Roadside assistance ..................292
Roof rack ...................................139
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................175, 178–183
Safety Canopy ...........199, 201–202
Safety defects, reporting ..........326
Safety restraints ........175, 178–183
Belt-Minder...........................185
extension assembly ................184
for adults .........................179–182
for children .............................205
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................176
warning light and chime ........185
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................213
Safety seats for children ..........209
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................377
Satellite Radio Information ........53
Seats ..........................................157
child safety seats ....................209
easy access/easyout feature ..164
front seats ...............................160
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