Ford Five Hundred (2007 year). Manual — part 60

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

3.0L DOHC V6 DURATEC ENGINE

1. Engine coolant reservoir

2. Power steering fluid reservoir

3. Engine coolant bleed plug

4. Brake fluid reservoir

5. Battery

6. Power distribution box

7. Air filter assembly

8. 6–speed automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped)

9. Engine oil dipstick

10. Engine oil filler cap

11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.

Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2.
Do not use any special washer fluid
such as windshield water repellent
type fluid or bug wash. They may
cause squeaking, chatter noise,
streaking and smearing. Refer to the
Maintenance product
specifications and capacities section in this chapter.

State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.

If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40° F (4.5°C),
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use

washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.

Note: Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system
components.

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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle slightly.

2. Press the release button and pull the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

3. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm by sliding it onto the wiper
arm until it clicks into place.

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.

Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield, refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning
chapter.

To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil

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

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.

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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 within this

range, the oil level is acceptable.
DO NOT ADD OIL.

• If the oil level is below this

mark, engine oil must be added
to raise the level within the
normal operating range.

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