Ford Five Hundred (2007 year). Manual — part 68

ENGINE DATA

Engine

3.0L-DOHC V6 engine

Displacement

183 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

Engine drivebelt routing

• 3.0L V6 Engine

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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.

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.

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

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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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

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

CVT (continuously variable transaxle)

C

Six-speed automatic (Aisin F21)

A

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GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE

A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local Ford 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 Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford 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.
Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty.

The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all
accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the
accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer
or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.

Exterior style

Bug shields

Chrome exhaust tips

Deflectors

Exterior trim kits

Grille inserts

Splash guards

Wheels

Interior style

Consoles

Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors

Floor mats

Lifestyle

Ash cup / smoker’s package

Cargo organization and management

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