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... in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 213 215 216 220 222 228...
... in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 213 215 216 220 222 228...
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... VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in protecting the environment. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of personal injury to yourself or others? Vary your new vehicle at the same speed...is highlighted in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of any kind. See Engine oil in this aim. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Try not to break in this respect is imperative that you ...
... VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in protecting the environment. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of personal injury to yourself or others? Vary your new vehicle at the same speed...is highlighted in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of any kind. See Engine oil in this aim. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Try not to break in this respect is imperative that you ...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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...chime will also sound to remind you to the Driving chapter for more information. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Fuel gauge in the Maintenance and ... (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Engine oil in this chapter). Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is low. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible,...the engine and let cool. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is disengaged. 12 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...chime will also sound to remind you to the Driving chapter for more information. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Fuel gauge in the Maintenance and ... (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Engine oil in this chapter). Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is low. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible,...the engine and let cool. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is disengaged. 12 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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...SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. For each one for several seconds. OIL PRESSURE 9. This allows you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message ...warning messages. Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to use the full functionality of 62 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) DOORS CLOSED 3. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13.
...SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. For each one for several seconds. OIL PRESSURE 9. This allows you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message ...warning messages. Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to use the full functionality of 62 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) DOORS CLOSED 3. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13.
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...engine temp Reduced engine power ETC-Engine failsafe mode AWD malfunction (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed RELEASE PARK BRAKE will not reappear ... the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. Driver Controls the message center after 10 minutes 63 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle.
...engine temp Reduced engine power ETC-Engine failsafe mode AWD malfunction (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed RELEASE PARK BRAKE will not reappear ... the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. Driver Controls the message center after 10 minutes 63 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle.
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... soon as safely possible, turn off , contact your dealer as soon as safely possible. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 64 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Refer to a "limp-home" operation. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the engine is turned from OFF ...brake fluid Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Trunk ajar (if equipped) Check Traction Control (if equipped) Washer Fluid level low Coolant level low Check engine Change oil soon Oil change required Data error Status Warning returns after the park brake is off the engine.
... soon as safely possible, turn off , contact your dealer as soon as safely possible. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 64 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Refer to a "limp-home" operation. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the engine is turned from OFF ...brake fluid Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Trunk ajar (if equipped) Check Traction Control (if equipped) Washer Fluid level low Coolant level low Check engine Change oil soon Oil change required Data error Status Warning returns after the park brake is off the engine.
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... engine oil level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Indicates the brake fluid level is low. Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed . For further information, refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 2005 Montego (mgo.... If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer immediately. Displayed as possible. CHECK FUEL CAP. OIL PRESSURE LOW. Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. CHECK TRANSMISSION. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is ...
... engine oil level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Indicates the brake fluid level is low. Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed . For further information, refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 2005 Montego (mgo.... If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer immediately. Displayed as possible. CHECK FUEL CAP. OIL PRESSURE LOW. Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. CHECK TRANSMISSION. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is ...
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... as soon as possible. Check the coolant and coolant level. Indicates the engine is now reset. 66 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. An oil change [approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the following: 1. Displayed when the... the message center and according to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to display OIL LIFE SET TO 100%. Press and hold the RESET control to come on , contact your dealer as soon as safely possible, turn...
... as soon as possible. Check the coolant and coolant level. Indicates the engine is now reset. 66 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. An oil change [approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the following: 1. Displayed when the... the message center and according to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to display OIL LIFE SET TO 100%. Press and hold the RESET control to come on , contact your dealer as soon as safely possible, turn...
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...Controls To reset the oil monitoring system to continue the system check. Press RESET until you find your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 67 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) With your personalized OIL LIFE XX% displayed,... press SETUP to your personalized oil life %: 1. Release the RESET control momentarily, then press RESET and SETUP ...
...Controls To reset the oil monitoring system to continue the system check. Press RESET until you find your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 67 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) With your personalized OIL LIFE XX% displayed,... press SETUP to your personalized oil life %: 1. Release the RESET control momentarily, then press RESET and SETUP ...
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...cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners. Dry the area with leather upholstery. If this occurs, the ...quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) 211 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These products may weaken the belt... when cleaning the seat-mounted side air bag. FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer has many quality products available to avoid permanent staining. These ...
...cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners. Dry the area with leather upholstery. If this occurs, the ...quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) 211 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These products may weaken the belt... when cleaning the seat-mounted side air bag. FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer has many quality products available to avoid permanent staining. These ...
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... of injury or accident. Protect yourself from engine heat. 216 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Washer fluid placed in the engine coolant reservoir. Open the hood. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for checking the engine oil. 1. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be...
... of injury or accident. Protect yourself from engine heat. 216 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Washer fluid placed in the engine coolant reservoir. Open the hood. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for checking the engine oil. 1. Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be...
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Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this range, the oil level is within this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range. 217 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Wipe the indicator clean. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Maintenance and Specifications 5.
Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this range, the oil level is within this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range. 217 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Wipe the indicator clean. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Maintenance and Specifications 5.
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... this chapter. • Do not overfill the engine with the engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 218 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Put the indicator back in this chapter. 2. Make sure the oil level is not within the normal operating range, add only certified...
... this chapter. • Do not overfill the engine with the engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 218 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Put the indicator back in this chapter. 2. Make sure the oil level is not within the normal operating range, add only certified...
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... Engines" by Ford warranty. Change your vehicle's engine. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. To protect your engine application. 219 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If a replacement oil filter is recommended you use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. It is used that is not covered by...
... Engines" by Ford warranty. Change your vehicle's engine. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. To protect your engine application. 219 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If a replacement oil filter is recommended you use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. It is used that is not covered by...
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... mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the gas pedal. • Close windows for high speed driving. 235 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using... may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Unnecessary shifting of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil.
... mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the gas pedal. • Close windows for high speed driving. 235 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using... may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Unnecessary shifting of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil.
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... also in the Lubricant specifications section in damage to internal transmission components. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Engine air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine FA-1771 FG-1060 BXT-36R FL-820-S 1 2 The PCV... be removed by a qualified technician. It is one ATF fluid specification has been tested and approved for changing the PCV valve. 241 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make...
... also in the Lubricant specifications section in damage to internal transmission components. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Engine air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine FA-1771 FG-1060 BXT-36R FL-820-S 1 2 The PCV... be removed by a qualified technician. It is one ATF fluid specification has been tested and approved for changing the PCV valve. 241 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make...
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... filter change)2 Ford Part Application Name Motorcraft SAE 3.0L engine 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) N/A All 3.0L engine Capacity 6.0 quarts (5.7L) Fuel tank capacity Power steering Motorcraft fluid MERCON ATF ... 3 Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Motorcraft SAE Lubricant 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Coupler Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch CVT automatic transaxle 19.0 gallons (71.9L) Between MAX and MIN on reservoir 10.0 quarts (9.5L)4 6-speed automatic transaxle AWD...
... filter change)2 Ford Part Application Name Motorcraft SAE 3.0L engine 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) N/A All 3.0L engine Capacity 6.0 quarts (5.7L) Fuel tank capacity Power steering Motorcraft fluid MERCON ATF ... 3 Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Motorcraft SAE Lubricant 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Coupler Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch CVT automatic transaxle 19.0 gallons (71.9L) Between MAX and MIN on reservoir 10.0 quarts (9.5L)4 6-speed automatic transaxle AWD...
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... coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may cause internal transaxle damage. Engine oil need only meet the recommended specification may vary during fluid changes. 4 3 244 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Use of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark...
... coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may cause internal transaxle damage. Engine oil need only meet the recommended specification may vary during fluid changes. 4 3 244 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Use of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark...
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... Transmission Fluid Automatic Motorcraft 6-speed Premium Automatic transaxle Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Motorcraft SAE (AWD) 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Coupler fluid Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch Items Ford Part Number PM-1 Ford Specification ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 XG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A or ESA-M1C93-B Motorcraft XL-1 XT-7-QCFT none...
... Transmission Fluid Automatic Motorcraft 6-speed Premium Automatic transaxle Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Motorcraft SAE (AWD) 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Coupler fluid Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch Items Ford Part Number PM-1 Ford Specification ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 XG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A or ESA-M1C93-B Motorcraft XL-1 XT-7-QCFT none...