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equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.

REFILL CAPACITIES

Fluid

Ford Part
Name

Application

Capacity

Brake fluid

Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid

All

Fill between Min
and Max on
reservoir

Engine oil
(including filter
change)

1

Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)

All

6.0 quarts
(5.7L)

Fuel tank

N/A

All

17.5 gallons
(66.2L)

Power steering
fluid

Motorcraft
MERCON

威 ATF

All

Between MIN
and MAX on
reservoir

Engine coolant

2

Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)

All

9.72 quarts
(9.2L)

Transmission
fluid

Premium
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid

6–speed
automatic
transaxle

7.4 quarts
(7.0L)

3

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Fluid

Ford Part
Name

Application

Capacity

Windshield
washer fluid

Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate

All

4.75 quarts
(4.5L)

1

Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine

oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.

2

Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.

3

Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary

based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS

Item

Ford part
name

Ford part
number

Ford
specification

Brake fluid

Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid

PM-1 or PM-1-C

ESA-M6C25-A
or
WSS-M6C62-A

Door
weatherstrips

Silicone Spray
Lubricant

XL-6

ESR-M13P4-A

Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, door
hinges, striker
plates, seat
tracks and fuel
filler door hinge

Multi-Purpose
Grease

XG-4 or XL-5

ESB-M1C93–B

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Item

Ford part
name

Ford part
number

Ford
specification

Engine coolant

Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)

VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM),
VC-7-B (CA, OR
and NM)

WSS-M97B51–A1

Cooling system
stop leak pellets

Motorcraft
Cooling System
Stop Leak
Pellets

VC-6

WSS-M99B37-B6

Engine oil

Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)

XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)

WSS-M2C930-A
with API
Certification
Mark

Lock cylinders

Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock Lubricant

XL-1

none

Power steering
fluid

Motorcraft
MERCON

威 ATF

XT-2-QDX

MERCON

威

Automatic
transaxle fluid

Motorcraft
Premium
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid

XT-8-QAW

WSS-M2C924-A

Windshield
washer fluid

Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate

ZC-32-A

WSB-M8B16–A2

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ENGINE DATA

Engine

3.0L-DOHC V6 engine

Displacement

182 cubic inches

Required fuel

87 octane

Firing order

1–4–2–5–3–6

Spark plug gap

(0.052–0.056 inch) 1.32–1.42 mm

Ignition system

Coil on plug

Compression ratio

10.0:1

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS

Vehicle dimensions

Inches (mm)

(1) Overall length

190.5 (4839)

(2) Overall width

72.2 (1835)

(3) Overall height

55.9 (1419)

(4) Wheelbase

107.3 (2727)

(5) Track - Front

61.6 (1565)

(5) Track - Rear

61.3 (1558)

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5

2

3

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety Compliance Certification Label

The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.

4

1

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Vehicle identification number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.

Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:

1. World manufacturer identifier

2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System

3. Vehicle line, series, body type

4. Engine type

5. Check digit

6. Model year

7. Assembly plant

8. Production sequence number

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS

You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.

Description

Code

6–Speed Automatic Transaxle Aisin F21

B

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GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE

A wide selection of Genuine Lincoln Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local Lincoln or Ford of Canada dealer. These
quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Lincoln’s
rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will
repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Lincoln
Accessories found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component
damaged by the defective accessories. The accessories will be warranted
for whichever provides you the greatest benefit:
• 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
• the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that Genuine Lincoln Accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by a dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty — 4 years or 50,000 miles (80,000
km) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a copy
of the warranty.

Not all accessories are available for all models.

Following is a list of several Genuine Lincoln Accessories. Not all
accessories are available for all models. To find out what accessories are
available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online
store at: www.lincolnaccessories.com.

Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Front end covers
Splash guards
Wheels

Interior style
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Scuff plates

Lifestyle
Cargo organization and management

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Peace of mind

Airbag anti-theft locks

First aid and safety kits

Full vehicle covers

Engine block heaters

Keyless entry keypad

Mobile-Ease

娂 hands free communication system

Remote start

Vehicle security systems

Wheel locks

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
• When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your

vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.

• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio

Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.

• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your

vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.

• To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock

braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.

• Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to

the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.

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A

Accessory delay . . . . . . ..52

Air cleaner filter . . . ...239–240

Air conditioning . . . . . 22, 24

Airbag supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . 116, 125, 128

and child safety seats . . . 118
description . . . ..116, 125, 128
disposal . . . . . . . . . 131
driver airbag . . . 118, 126, 129
indicator light . . .125, 127, 130
operation . . . . .118, 126, 129
passenger airbag . .118, 126, 129
side airbag . . . . . . . ...125

Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) . . . . 220

Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) . . . . . ..168–169

Anti-theft system . . . . ..89, 93

arming the system . . . . . 93
disarming a triggered system ..94

Automatic transaxle

fluid, adding . . . . . . . 237
fluid, checking . . . . . . 237

Automatic transmission

driving an automatic
overdrive . . . . . . . . .173
fluid, refill capacities . . . ..241
fluid, specification . . . . ..244

Axle

lubricant specifications ..242, 244

B

Battery . . . . . . . . . ...218

acid, treating emergencies . .218
jumping a disabled battery . 190
maintenance-free . . . . . 218

replacement, specifications ...240
servicing . . . . . . . . ..218

BeltMinder

威 . . . . . . . ...111

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . 168

anti-lock . . . . . . ...168–169
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light . . . . . . ...168
fluid, checking and adding . 237
fluid, refill capacities . . . ..241
fluid, specifications . . .242, 244
lubricant specifications ..242, 244
parking . . . . . . . . . 169
shift interlock . . . . . . ..171

Break-in period . . . . . . . .5

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 34

C

Capacities for refilling fluids . 241

Cell phone use . . . . . . . ..7

Changing a tire . . . . . . .184

Child safety restraints . . . ..132

child safety belts . . . . . 132

Child safety seats . . . . . ..135

attaching with tether straps ..139
in front seat . . . . . . . 136
in rear seat . . . . . . . ..136

Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment . . . ..205
instrument panel . . . . . 207
interior . . . . . . . . . .207
interior trim . . . . . . . 207
plastic parts . . . . . . . 206
washing . . . . . . . . . 203
waxing . . . . . . . . . .204
wheels . . . . . . . . . ..204
wiper blades . . . . . . . 206

Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) . ..22, 24

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Clock . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Compass, electronic

set zone adjustment . . . . .65

Console

overhead . . . . . . . . . 48

Controls

power seat . . . . . . . . .96
steering column . . . . . . 56

Coolant

checking and adding . . . ..220
refill capacities . . . . 224, 241
specifications . . . . ..242, 244

Cruise control
(see Speed control) . . . . . 53

Cupholder(s) . . . . . . . .102

Customer Assistance . . . . 175

Ford Extended Service Plan ...200
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada . . . ..201
Getting roadside assistance ...175
Getting the service you need ..196
Ordering additional owner’s
literature . . . . . . . . .201
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program . . . . . . . . ...199

D

Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) . . . . . . . . . . .30

Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid .237
engine oil . . . . . . . . .214

Doors

lubricant specifications . . ..242

Driving under special
conditions . . . . . . . . ..174

through water . . . . . . .174

E

Electronic message center . . .63

Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting . . . . . . ..190

Emission control system . . ..234

Engine . . . . . . . . . . 244

cleaning . . . . . . . . ...205
coolant . . . . . . . . . .220
fail-safe cooling . . . . . ...225
idle speed control . . . . ...218
lubrication specifications . ..242,

244

refill capacities . . . . . . 241
service points . . . . . . ..212
starting after a collision . . .177

Engine block heater . . . . .167

Engine oil . . . . . . . . ..214

change oil soon warning,
message center . . . . . ...214
checking and adding . . . ..214
dipstick . . . . . . . . . 214
filter, specifications . . 217, 240
recommendations . . . . ...217
refill capacities . . . . . . 241
specifications . . . . ..242, 244

Exhaust fumes . . . . . . ..167

F

Fail safe cooling . . . . . . 225

Fluid capacities . . . . . . .241

Foglamps . . . . . . . . . .30

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 226

calculating fuel economy ..64, 231
cap . . . . . . . . . . ...228
capacity . . . . . . . . ...241
choosing the right fuel . . ...229

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comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates . . . . .234
detergent in fuel . . . . . .230
filling your vehicle with
fuel . . . . . . ...226, 228, 231
filter, specifications . . 226, 240
fuel pump shut-off switch . .177
improving fuel economy . . 231
octane rating . . . . ...230, 244
quality . . . . . . . . . ..230
running out of fuel . . . . .230
safety information relating to
automotive fuels . . . . . .226

Fuel pump shut-off switch . ...177

Fuses . . . . . . . . ..177–178

G

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) . . . 228

Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) . . . . .231

Gauges . . . . . . . . . . .13

H

Hazard flashers . . . . . . .176

Head restraints . . . . . . ...95

Headlamps . . . . . . . . ...29

aiming . . . . . . . . . . 32
autolamp system . . . . . ...29
bulb specifications . . . . . 34
daytime running lights . . . .30
flash to pass . . . . . . . ..31
high beam . . . . . . . . .31
replacing bulbs . . . . . . .35
turning on and off . . . . . 29

Heating

heating and air conditioning
system . . . . . . . . .22, 24

Homelink wireless control
system . . . . . . . . . . ..59

Hood . . . . . . . . . . ..211

I

Ignition . . . . . . . ...164, 244

Illuminated visor mirror . . . .47

Infant seats
(see Safety seats) . . . . . .135

Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing . . . . . . . . . . 236

Instrument panel

cleaning . . . . . . . . ...207
cluster . . . . . . . . . . 10
lighting up panel and interior ...31

J

Jack . . . . . . . . . . . 184

positioning . . . . . . . ...184
storage . . . . . . . . . .184

Jump-starting your vehicle . ..190

K

Keyless entry system . . . . .84

autolock . . . . . . . . . .86
keypad . . . . . . . . . ...84
locking and unlocking doors . 86
programming entry code . . .84

Keys . . . . . . . . . ...72, 91

positions of the ignition . . .164

L

Lamps

autolamp system . . . . . ...29
bulb replacement
specifications chart . . . . ..34

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daytime running light . . . ...30
fog lamps . . . . . . . . ...30
headlamps . . . . . . . . .29
headlamps, flash to pass . . ..31
instrument panel, dimming . .31
interior lamps . . . . . . ...33
replacing bulbs . . . . . . .35

Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) . . . . . . 33

Lights, warning and indicator . 10

anti-lock brakes (ABS) . . ..168

Load limits . . . . . . . . .157

Locks

autolock . . . . . . . . . .86
childproof . . . . . . . . ..76
doors . . . . . . . . . . ..74

Lubricant specifications ...242, 244

Lug nuts . . . . . . . . . 189

Lumbar support, seats . . . ...98

M

Message center . . . . . . ...63

english/metric button . . . ...68
system check button . . . . 67
warning messages . . . . . .68

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . .52

automatic dimming rearview
mirror . . . . . . . . . . 52
heated . . . . . . . . . . 53
programmable memory . . . 80
side view mirrors (power) . ...52

Moon roof . . . . . . . ..57, 79
Motorcraft parts . . 208, 226, 240

N

Navigation system . . . . . ...21

O

Octane rating . . . . . . . 230

Oil (see Engine oil) . . . . ..214

P

Parking brake . . . . . . . 169

Parts (see Motorcraft parts) . 240

Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor . . . . .104

Power distribution box
(see Fuses) . . . . . . . ...181

Power door locks . . . . . . 74

Power mirrors . . . . . . . .52

Power point . . . . . . . . .49

Power steering . . . . . . ..171

fluid, checking and adding . 236
fluid, refill capacity . . . . 241
fluid, specifications . . .242, 244

Power Windows . . . . . . ...50

R

Relays . . . . . . . . . . 177

Remote entry system . . ...77, 79

illuminated entry . . . . 82–83
locking/unlocking doors . . ...79
opening the trunk . . . . . .80
panic alarm . . . . . . . ...80
replacement/additional
transmitters . . . . . . . ...82
replacing the batteries . . . .81

Roadside assistance . . . . ..175

S

Safety Belt Maintenance . . ..115

Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) . . . . ..102, 106–110

Safety Canopy . . . . . . ...125

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Safety defects, reporting . . ..202

Safety restraints . . 102, 106–110

BeltMinder

威 . . . . . . . 111

extension assembly . . . . 115
for adults . . . . . . .107–109
for children . . . . . .131–132
Occupant Classification
Sensor . . . . . . . . . ..104
safety belt maintenance . . .115
warning light and chime . . 110

Safety seats for children . . ..135

Safety Compliance
Certification Label . . . . . 246

Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) . . . .102

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 95

child safety seats . . . . . 135
climate control . . . . . . ..99
front seats . . . . . . . . .95
heated . . . . . . . . . . 22
memory seat . . . . . ...80, 98

SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system . . . . . . . . . . ..89

Servicing your vehicle . . . ..210

Side air curtain . . . . . . .128

Spark plugs, specifications . ..240,

244

Specification chart,
lubricants . . . . . . ...242, 244

Speed control . . . . . . . ..53

Starting your vehicle . . 164–166

jump starting . . . . . . ..190

Steering

speed sensitive . . . . . ...171

Steering wheel

controls . . . . . . . . . ..56
tilting . . . . . . . . . . .47

T

Tilt steering wheel . . . . . ..47

Tires . . . . . . ...143–144, 184

alignment . . . . . . . . 150
care . . . . . . . . . . ..147
changing . . . . . . ..184, 186
checking the pressure . . . 147
inflating . . . . . . . . ...145
label . . . . . . . . . . .156
replacing . . . . . . . . ..149
rotating . . . . . . . . . 151
safety practices . . . . . ...149
sidewall information . . . ...152
snow tires and chains . . . 157
spare tire . . . . . . . . .184
terminology . . . . . . . .144
tire grades . . . . . . . ...144
treadwear . . . . . . 143, 148

Towing . . . . . . . . . ...162

recreational towing . . . . .162
trailer towing . . . . . . ..162
wrecker . . . . . . . . . 195

Traction control . . . . . . 170

Transaxle

fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) . . . . . . . .237

Transmission . . . . . . . .171

brake-shift interlock (BSI) . 171
fluid, refill capacities . . . ..241
lubricant specifications ..242, 244

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . ...76

remote release . . . . . 71, 80

Turn signal . . . . . . . . ..33

V

Vehicle dimensions . . . . ...244

Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) . . . . . . . . . . ..247

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Vehicle loading . . . . . . ..157

Ventilating your vehicle . . ...167

W

Warning lights (see Lights) . ...10

Washer fluid . . . . . . . ..213

Water, Driving through . . . .174

Windows . . . . . . . . . ..79

power . . . . . . . . . . .50

Windshield washer fluid and
wipers . . . . . . . . . . ..46

checking and adding fluid . .213
replacing wiper blades . . ...213

Wrecker towing . . . . . . .195

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