fuel cap Mercury Villager 2002 s User Guide

Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,
load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g.,“All Terrain”,
“Touring”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford.
Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the
handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose
control and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may also
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•Use only SAE Class S chains.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
•The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
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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 Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidFill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Automatic transaxle
fluidMotorcraft MERCON
AT F8.3L (8.8 quarts)
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft Premium
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 Motorcraft 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 Specificationschapter.
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filter, specifications ........214, 239
recommendations ...................214
refill capacities ........................239
specifications ..................240–241
Exhaust fumes ..........................158
F
Floor mats .................................103
Fluid capacities .........................239
Foglamps .....................................74
Fuel ............................................221
calculating fuel economy .......225
cap ...........................................223
capacity ...................................239
choosing the right fuel ...........224
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................228
detergent in fuel .....................225
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................221, 223, 226
filter, specifications ........225, 239
fuel pump shut-off switch .....174
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........225
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...........224, 241–242
quality ......................................224
running out of fuel .................225
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................221
Fuses ..................................175–176
G
Garage door opener ....................95
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............223
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................225
Gauges ...................................15–16engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................18
trip odometer ............................19
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................167
calculating ...............................168
definition .................................167
driving with a heavy load ......167
location ....................................167
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................167
calculating .......................167–168
definition .................................167
driving with a heavy load ......167
location ....................................167
H
Hazard flashers .........................174
Head restraints .........................115
Headlamps ...................................74
aiming ........................................75
autolamp system .......................74
bulb specifications ....................77
flash to pass ..............................75
high beam ...........................15, 75
replacing bulbs .........................79
turning on and off ....................74
warning chime ..........................15
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................58, 63
rear seat controls ...............61, 69
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ...................... 95–96, 98–99
Hood ..........................................210
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