oil capacity Mercury Villager 2001 Owner's Manuals

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.3L V6 engine
Engine air filter element FA-1121
Cabin air filter FP-27
Fuel filter FG-993
Battery BXT-24-F
Oil filter FL-2007
PCV Valve EV-217
Spark plugs
1AGSP-32FP
1Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Super Premium Motor
Oil4.0L (4.2 quarts)
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidFill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Automatic transaxle
fluidMotorcraft MERCONt
AT F8.3L (8.8 quarts)
Engine coolant
1Premium Engine
Coolant10.6L (11.2 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 75.7L (20.0 gallons)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer ConcentrateFill to line on reservoir
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
Capacities and specifications
232

Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Carpet floor mats
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Door edge guards
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full and mini)
Hood deflectors
Lubricants and oils
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Park aid system
Rear air deflectors
Side window air deflectors
Touch-up paint
Underbody security lighting
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
²The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
²Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
Customer assistance
247

Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................189
checking and adding ..............189
dipstick ....................................189
filter, specifications ........191, 232
recommendations ...................191
refill capacities ........................232
specifications ..................233±234
Exhaust fumes ..........................151
F
Floor mats .................................100
Fluid capacities .........................232
Foglamps .....................................23
Fuel ............................................211
calculating fuel economy .......216
cap ...........................................213
capacity ...................................232
choosing the right fuel ...........214
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................219
detergent in fuel .....................215
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................211, 213, 216
filter, specifications ........216, 232
fuel pump shut-off switch .....167
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........216
low fuel warning light ..............11
octane rating ...................215, 234
quality ......................................215
running out of fuel .................216
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................211
Fuses ..................................168±169G
Garage door opener ....................94
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............213
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................216
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................17
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....160
calculating ...............................161
definition .................................160
driving with a heavy load ......160
location ....................................160
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............160
calculating .......................160±161
definition .................................160
driving with a heavy load ......160
location ....................................160
H
Hazard flashers .........................167
Head restraints .........................110
Headlamps ...................................22
aiming ......................................226
autolamp system .......................23
bulb specifications ..................225
flash to pass ..............................22
high beam ...........................10, 22
replacing bulbs .......................222
turning on and off ....................22
warning chime ..........................13
Index
252

M
Message center .....................18±19
Mirrors .........................................98
cleaning ...................................228
heated ........................................94
side view mirrors (power) .......93
Moon roof ....................................99
Motorcraft parts ................216, 232
O
Octane rating ............................215
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................189
Overdrive .............................89, 159
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................102
Parking brake ............................153
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....232
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................172
Power door locks ........................92
Power steering ..........................154
fluid, checking and adding ....197
fluid, refill capacity ................232
fluid, specifications .........233±234
R
Radio ............................................42
Relays ................................168, 174
Remote entry system .......101±102
illuminated entry ....................102locking/
unlocking doors ..............101±102
panic alarm .............................102
replacement/
additional transmitters ...........103
replacing the batteries ...........103
Roof rack ...................................165
S
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ......124±127, 129
Safety defects, reporting ..........249
Safety restraints ................124±129
cleaning the
safety belts ......................131, 231
extension assembly ................130
for adults .........................125±127
for children .............................136
lap belt ....................................129
warning light
and chime ......................9, 13, 130
Safety seats for children ..........137
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............124
Seats ..........................................110
child safety seats ....................137
cleaning ...........................230±231
memory seat ...........................113
Servicing your vehicle ..............186
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................232, 234
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................233±234
Speed control ..............................82
Speedometer ...............................15
Starting your vehicle ........148, 150
Index
254

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 75.7L (20.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)4.0L (4.2 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label on
inside of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
110.6L (11.2 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity
28.3L (8.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
256