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... 200 140 240 0 MPH km/h 160 15 If the coolant is running or hot. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. Instrumentation Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is not at the top of the... engine coolant, not the coolant level. Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in the Maintenance and care chapter. This gauge indicates ...
... 200 140 240 0 MPH km/h 160 15 If the coolant is running or hot. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. Instrumentation Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is not at the top of the... engine coolant, not the coolant level. Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in the Maintenance and care chapter. This gauge indicates ...
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Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake (and clutch, if equipped) fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power distribution box Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir 197 Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L DOHC V6 engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake (and clutch, if equipped) fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power distribution box Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir 197 Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L DOHC V6 engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 198 Maintenance and care 3.9L-4V V8 engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power distribution box Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1.
Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 198 Maintenance and care 3.9L-4V V8 engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power distribution box Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1.
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...cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant Your engine's cooling system has been factory-filled with a 50/50 mixture of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive. The engine coolant must be used only if they provide cold weather protection ... damaging the vehicle's paint finish, wiper blades or washer system. Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Maintenance and care State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of distilled water and Ford Premium Engine...
...cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant Your engine's cooling system has been factory-filled with a 50/50 mixture of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive. The engine coolant must be used only if they provide cold weather protection ... damaging the vehicle's paint finish, wiper blades or washer system. Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Maintenance and care State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of distilled water and Ford Premium Engine...
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...vehicle location. 205 Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of the engine coolant in this chapter. • If the engine coolant reservoir has become completely empty, have the engine cooling system inspected and refilled...technician. Maintenance and care When the engine is low, add engine coolant to the reservoir. If the engine coolant has not been checked at the "cold fill level" as listed on the engine coolant reservoir. • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules...
...vehicle location. 205 Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of the engine coolant in this chapter. • If the engine coolant reservoir has become completely empty, have the engine cooling system inspected and refilled...technician. Maintenance and care When the engine is low, add engine coolant to the reservoir. If the engine coolant has not been checked at the "cold fill level" as listed on the engine coolant reservoir. • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules...
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... and possible severe personal injury. If engine coolant is running or hot. To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from being released from the engine cooling system, never remove the pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is sprayed onto the windshield..., it could make it difficult to follow this warning may result in the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%. 206 If you are unsure which type of your vehicle's engine...
... and possible severe personal injury. If engine coolant is running or hot. To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from being released from the engine cooling system, never remove the pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is sprayed onto the windshield..., it could make it difficult to follow this warning may result in the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%. 206 If you are unsure which type of your vehicle's engine...
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...below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may result in damage to the engine coolant reservoir until pressure begins to avoid personal injury: 1. To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from being released from the engine cooling system, never remove the ...pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir, follow this warning may cause engine damage. Failure to follow these steps to release. 3. Not all the pressure has been released, use of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine's cooling system and ...
...below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may result in damage to the engine coolant reservoir until pressure begins to avoid personal injury: 1. To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from being released from the engine cooling system, never remove the ...pressure relief cap from the engine coolant reservoir, follow this warning may cause engine damage. Failure to follow these steps to release. 3. Not all the pressure has been released, use of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine's cooling system and ...
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... you drive in the winter months. Follow your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Maintenance and care Always dispose of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will decrease the overheat protection...
... you drive in the winter months. Follow your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Maintenance and care Always dispose of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will decrease the overheat protection...
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...to a service facility as soon as safely possible and turn off the road as soon as possible. Maintenance and care 1. 2. 3. 4. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is at ambient temperature (-7° to 25° C [20° to be between the MIN and MAX lines. Refer to the... lines. If the fluid is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to a service facility. Pull off the engine. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. It should be taken to cool. Checking and adding engine cooling fan hydraulic fluid Check the engine cooling fan hydraulic...
...to a service facility as soon as safely possible and turn off the road as soon as possible. Maintenance and care 1. 2. 3. 4. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is at ambient temperature (-7° to 25° C [20° to be between the MIN and MAX lines. Refer to the... lines. If the fluid is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to a service facility. Pull off the engine. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. It should be taken to cool. Checking and adding engine cooling fan hydraulic fluid Check the engine cooling fan hydraulic...
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... STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be added by a qualified technician. MAX MIN MAX MIN TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid The 5R55N transmission...the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is low, add fluid in this range. 5. If adding fluid is indicated on the reservoir. Turn the engine off. 4. The type of the normal area between the MIN and MAX lines. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide ...
... STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be added by a qualified technician. MAX MIN MAX MIN TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid The 5R55N transmission...the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is low, add fluid in this range. 5. If adding fluid is indicated on the reservoir. Turn the engine off. 4. The type of the normal area between the MIN and MAX lines. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide ...
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... High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid 1 Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil Premium Engine Coolant Application All Capacity Fill to MAX line on reservoir 3.0L-4V V6 engine 3.9L-4V V8 engine 3.0L-4V V6 engine 3.9L-4V V8 engine All All 6.4L (6.7... quarts) 5.7L (6.0 quarts) 10.6L (11.2 quarts) 11.3L (11.9 quarts) Fill to MAX line on reservoir Fill to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug information. Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery...
... High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid 1 Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil Premium Engine Coolant Application All Capacity Fill to MAX line on reservoir 3.0L-4V V6 engine 3.9L-4V V8 engine 3.0L-4V V6 engine 3.9L-4V V8 engine All All 6.4L (6.7... quarts) 5.7L (6.0 quarts) 10.6L (11.2 quarts) 11.3L (11.9 quarts) Fill to MAX line on reservoir Fill to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug information. Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery...
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...Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to meet Ford specifications. DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is used . 2 Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 3 Your vehicle's rear axle is not available, ...DOT 4 fluid can be changed unless a leak is suspected, service is considered lubricated for life. However, if DOT 3 is filled with the vehicle on reservoir Windshield washer fluid...
...Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to meet Ford specifications. DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is used . 2 Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 3 Your vehicle's rear axle is not available, ...DOT 4 fluid can be changed unless a leak is suspected, service is considered lubricated for life. However, if DOT 3 is filled with the vehicle on reservoir Windshield washer fluid...
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....9 quarts) Fill to MAX line on right rear passenger door jamb. Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). Check the fluid level at normal operating temperature. Fill to MAX line on reservoir. DO NOT OVERFILL. Use Motorcraft MERCON ATF. If it is necessary to add or... change ) Tire size and pressure Hood release Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 engine 1 Coolant capacity-3.9L V8 engine 1 Power steering fluid capacity Engine...
....9 quarts) Fill to MAX line on right rear passenger door jamb. Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). Check the fluid level at normal operating temperature. Fill to MAX line on reservoir. DO NOT OVERFILL. Use Motorcraft MERCON ATF. If it is necessary to add or... change ) Tire size and pressure Hood release Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 engine 1 Coolant capacity-3.9L V8 engine 1 Power steering fluid capacity Engine...