1998 Mercury Mountaineer Support Question
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How Do I Add Brake Fluid To A 98 Mercury Mountaineer
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
... than or equal to steer the vehicle. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided...Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be able to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. When you brake hard, the front wheels can't turn and if ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
... flash or fails to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on .
! High beams... is off . Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. If one or both of the indicators stay on . Instrumentation
Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 116
... damage the transmission. Excess mud stuck on steep slopes. After driving through water, always try the brakes. Drive straight up, straight down or avoid the hill completely. The rear axle is submerged in water, their fluids should not need to rotating driveshafts and tires. Driving
Once through mud, clean off residue stuck...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 121
...up, straight down or avoid the hill completely. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden braking. Driving
If the transmission and transfer case are submerged in water, the rear axle lubricant should... lower gear rather than downshifting to be checked unless a leak is submerged in water, their fluids should be checked and changed , if necessary. Rapid pumping of the vehicle. If the rear...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 142
...50A** 20A** Description I/P Fuse Panel Blower Motor Relay 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module Mainlight Switch, Instrument Cluster Ignition Switch, Starter Relay Transfer ...RELAY
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Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 157
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157 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 9. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Transmission fluid dipstick 3. Engine oil dipstick 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Battery 7. Engine coolant reservoir 5.0L engine
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 3. Windshield washer...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 158
Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
158 Open the hood. Air filter assembly ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil ... oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Make sure the vehicle is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is on level ground. 2.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 160
... on the dipstick.
160 Maintenance and care
• If the oil level is below the ADD mark (4.0L engines) or MIN mark (5.0L engines), add enough oil to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the fluid level is not above the letter F in FULL (4.0L engines) or the MAX mark (5.0L...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 162
... design specifications, startup engine noises or knock may be checked and refilled as needed at least once each year: 1. BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be experienced. Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. If necessary, add brake fluid until the level reaches MAX. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt or water from entering the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 163
... not DOT 3, you stop for the master cylinder run dry. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all the way. If you use a brake fluid that is low, add enough fluid to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Maintenance and care
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 164
... Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield washer fluid. Be sure to the coolant reservoir. Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; If the engine coolant has not been checked for the windshield washer fluid.
164 If this occurs, add engine coolant to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 166
Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with .... The use of an improper coolant may harm engine and cooling system components. Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant that will protect all coolant...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 167
...concentration above 60%. Maintenance and care
regulations and standards for leaks if you have to add more than -36°C [-34°F]), it may be necessary to Refill capacities ...in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates. Never increase the engine coolant concentration above...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 169
... amounts, continuously checking the level until it is low, add fluid in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Your transmission does not use up fluid. The
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169 The type of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not add fluid if the level is used is normally indicated on...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 170
...;C [50°F-95°F]) (see figure to the right). The transmission fluid should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow the fluid to the right). Park the vehicle on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the
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170 The normal operating temperature can be in this range if...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 171
... sufficient time for approximately 30 km (20 miles), excess transmission fluid should be removed by a qualified technician. An overfill condition of the gear ranges. DON'T ADD
171 Install the dipstick making sure it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. 5. If necessary, add fluid in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 4. Latch the gearshift...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 172
Add only enough fluid through the filler opening . Refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level.
3. Use only fluid that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening so that meets Ford specifications. DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE The universal joints standard with your ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 204
...-152 Spark plugs* AGRF-22P AWSF-32EE * Refer to line on reservoir
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Power steering fluid
204 REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Engine oil (including filter change) Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid Motorcraft MERCON ATF Application All Capacity 4.7L (5.0 quarts) Fill to the MAX line...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 206
...axle lubricant. Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are lubricated for life. For Traction-Lok add 118 ml (4 oz.) of fill hole. 2 Your vehicle's rear axle is ...assembly has been submerged in water. For Traction-Lok rear 206 Capacities and specifications
Fluid Windshield washer fluid
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Ford Part Name Ultra-Clear Windshield Concentrate
Application All vehicles
Capacity 2.6L (2.7 ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 213
...Battery ...173 voltage gauge ...14 Brake fluid checking and adding ...162 Brakes ...100 anti-lock ...100 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...101 fluid, checking and adding ...162 Brake-shift interlock ...104 Break-in period...changing oil and oil filter ...161 checking and adding ...158,160 Exhaust fumes ...98 Floor mats ...43 Foglamps ...16 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles control trac ...25,111 ...
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