power steering fluid Mercury Villager 2001 Owner's Manuals

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior 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 cap
Introduction
5

The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster illuminates and
remains illuminated (when the
ignition is turned ON) until the
parking brake is released.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
Push the pedal downward again to
release the parking brake. Driving
with the parking brake on will cause
the brakes to wear out quickly and
reduce fuel economy.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to help steer the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
²Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
²Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on 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, the condition could be caused by any of
the following:
²underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
P!
BRAKE
PUSH
TO
RELEASE
Driving
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.3L V6 engine
1. Power distribution box
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air filter assembly
4. Battery
5. Relay box
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
9
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1011123
Maintenance and care
188

Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than ±36É C [±34É F]):
²it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
²NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
²increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
²it is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
²NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
²decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use
only MERCONtAT F.
Maintenance and care
197

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

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantF7AZ-19G208-BA
and
F5AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Engine Coolant
(green colored)VC-4±A (in
Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-8-B)ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, door
and liftgate
hinges, striker
plates, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge.Multi-Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transaxleMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Capacities and specifications
233

built-in child seat ...................231
engine compartment ..............228
exterior ....................................227
exterior lamps .........................228
instrument cluster lens ..........230
instrument panel ....................230
interior .............................230±231
mirrors .....................................228
plastic parts ............................228
safety belts ..............................231
washing ....................................226
waxing .....................................227
wheels ......................................227
windows ..................................230
wiper blades ............................229
woodtone trim ........................230
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............24
Clock ................................49, 61, 71
Console ......................................100
overhead ....................................98
Controls
power seat ...............................111
steering column ........................86
Coolant
checking and adding ..............193
refill capacities ................196, 232
specifications ..................233±234
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................82
Customer Assistance ................166
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................244
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................237
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............243
Getting roadside assistance ...166Getting the
service you need ....................237
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................248
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................240
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............243
D
Defrost
rear window ..............................42
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................198
engine oil .................................189
Doors
door ajar warning .....................10
lubricant specifications ..........233
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................159
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................179
Emission control system ..........219
Engine ........................................234
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................11
cleaning ...................................228
coolant .....................................193
idle speed control ...................201
lubrication
specifications ..................233±234
refill capacities ........................232
service points ..........................188
starting after a collision .........167
Index
251

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

jump starting ..........................179
Steering wheel
controls ......................................86
tilting .........................................90
T
Tachometer .................................14
Tires ...........................175, 208±209
changing ..........................175, 177
checking the pressure ............209
replacing ..................................210
rotating ....................................209
snow tires and chains ............211
tire grades ...............................209
treadwear ................................208
Towing .......................................162
trailer towing ..........................162
wrecker ....................................184
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............155
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
lubricant specifications ..........234
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................198
lubricant specifications ..........233
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal ............................10, 87V
Vehicle dimensions ...................234
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................236
Vehicle loading ..........................160
Ventilating your vehicle ...........151
W
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................193
Water, Driving through .............159
Windows
power .........................................90
rear wiper/washer .....................88
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers ..........................88
checking and adding fluid .....193
checking and cleaning ....207±208
liftgate reservoir .....................193
operation ...................................88
replacing wiper blades ...........207
Wrecker towing .........................184
Index
255

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