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...Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is not at the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at its proper level the gauge indication will ...not be accurate. If the gauge enters the "H" (hot) section, the oil pressure, engine coolant and Check Engine/Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate, refer to What you should know about fail-safe cooling in revolutions per minute. This...
...Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is not at the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at its proper level the gauge indication will ...not be accurate. If the gauge enters the "H" (hot) section, the oil pressure, engine coolant and Check Engine/Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate, refer to What you should know about fail-safe cooling in revolutions per minute. This...
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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. 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
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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. 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. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 198
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. 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. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 198
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... maintained correctly, damage to 129° C (265° F). • protection against rust and other forms of distilled water and Ford Premium Engine Coolant provides: • maximum cooling system efficiency. • freeze protection down to -36° C (-34° F). • boiling protection up ... fluid placed in the cooling system may restrict the use of distilled water and Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (in the engine coolant reservoir. The engine coolant must be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle's paint finish, wiper...
... maintained correctly, damage to 129° C (265° F). • protection against rust and other forms of distilled water and Ford Premium Engine Coolant provides: • maximum cooling system efficiency. • freeze protection down to -36° C (-34° F). • boiling protection up ... fluid placed in the cooling system may restrict the use of distilled water and Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (in the engine coolant reservoir. The engine coolant must be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle's paint finish, wiper...
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... read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; 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. • Be sure to Adding engine...
... read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; 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. • Be sure to Adding engine...
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... your engine's cooling system. • The use of coolant your vehicle requires, contact your engine's cooling system. • DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and conventional coolant together 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...
... your engine's cooling system. • The use of coolant your vehicle requires, contact your engine's cooling system. • DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and conventional coolant together 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...
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...fill level" or within the "cold fill range" as possible. If necessary, add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until pressure begins to avoid personal injury: 1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it ...to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per month. 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 harm engine and cooling system components....
...fill level" or within the "cold fill range" as possible. If necessary, add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until pressure begins to avoid personal injury: 1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it ...to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per month. 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 harm engine and cooling system components....
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... to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in the winter months. Fill your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of used automotive fluids in this chapter. Follow your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine...
... to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in the winter months. Fill your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of used automotive fluids in this chapter. Follow your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine...
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...if low. Be sure to a service facility. Maintenance and care 1. 2. 3. 4. Pull off the road as soon as possible. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the vehicle to a service facility. If the... temperature (-7° to 25° C [20° to cool. Do not add fluid if the level is low, add fluid in the reservoir. If this range. 2. Checking and adding engine cooling fan hydraulic fluid Check the engine cooling fan hydraulic fluid. Check the fluid level in small ...
...if low. Be sure to a service facility. Maintenance and care 1. 2. 3. 4. Pull off the road as soon as possible. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the vehicle to a service facility. If the... temperature (-7° to 25° C [20° to cool. Do not add fluid if the level is low, add fluid in the reservoir. If this range. 2. Checking and adding engine cooling fan hydraulic fluid Check the engine cooling fan hydraulic fluid. Check the fluid level in small ...
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...engine off. 4. Maintenance and care CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. If adding fluid is indicated on the reservoir. It should be added by a qualified technician. However, the fluid level should be near the center of fluid leakage. Be sure to... for scheduled intervals for the service interval schedules. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be between H and C). 2. Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is not working properly, ...
...engine off. 4. Maintenance and care CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. If adding fluid is indicated on the reservoir. It should be added by a qualified technician. However, the fluid level should be near the center of fluid leakage. Be sure to... for scheduled intervals for the service interval schedules. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be between H and C). 2. Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is not working properly, ...
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...Name 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 Power steering fluid Engine cooling fan fluid Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft MERCON ATF 247 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter...
...Name 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 Power steering fluid Engine cooling fan fluid Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft MERCON ATF 247 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter...
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DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in this chapter. The axle lubricant should be checked or changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water. However, if DOT 3 ... a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is used . 2 Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in water. These lubricants do not need to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 3 Your vehicle's rear axle is filled with the vehicle on reservoir Windshield washer fluid Use only brake fluids certified to the bottom of...
DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in this chapter. The axle lubricant should be checked or changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water. However, if DOT 3 ... a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is used . 2 Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in water. These lubricants do not need to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 3 Your vehicle's rear axle is filled with the vehicle on reservoir Windshield washer fluid Use only brake fluids certified to the bottom of...
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...DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Fill to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on reservoir. Use Motorcraft MERCON ATF. 1....1L (1.2 quarts). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is necessary to determine ...
...DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Fill to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on reservoir. Use Motorcraft MERCON ATF. 1....1L (1.2 quarts). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is necessary to determine ...