Ford Excursion (2000 year). Manual — part 40

Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.

OPENING THE HOOD

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the instrument
panel.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch located
under the right center of the hood.
Slide the handle to release the
auxiliary latch.

3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.

HOOD

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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

5.4L V8/6.8L V10 GASOLINE ENGINES

1. Battery

2. Engine oil filler cap

3. Transmission fluid dipstick

4. Engine oil dipstick

5. Brake fluid reservoir

6. Power distribution box

7. Power steering fluid reservoir

8. Air filter assembly

9. Engine coolant reservoir

10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil

Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.

1

2

3

4

5

6

10

8

9

7

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1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.

2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.

3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.

5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).

6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
• If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is

acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.

• If the oil level is below the MIN

mark, add enough oil to raise the
level within the MIN-MAX range.

• Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil

must be removed from the engine by a service technician.

7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.

MIN

MAX

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Adding engine oil

1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine
oil in this chapter.

2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).

4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.

5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
until three clicks are heard or until it is latched.

To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.

Engine oil and filter recommendations

Look for this certification
trademark.

Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).

Motor oil displaying the API certification trademark will meet all
requirements for your vehicle’s engine.

Ford oil specification is WSS-M2C153-G.

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty.

Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in the scheduled maintenance guide.

Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used

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