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Instrument Cluster INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES Temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 19 Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
Instrument Cluster INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES Temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 19 Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
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... red section and the multiĆfunction warning light illuminates, refer to ON/RUN. 20 Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is being refueled. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not indicate the new volume until the ignition is... is not in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. The ignition should be in the tank. Instrument Cluster This gauge indicates the temperature of reserve fuel in the OFF position ...
... red section and the multiĆfunction warning light illuminates, refer to ON/RUN. 20 Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is being refueled. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not indicate the new volume until the ignition is... is not in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. The ignition should be in the tank. Instrument Cluster This gauge indicates the temperature of reserve fuel in the OFF position ...
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Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0 L SPI Engine Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Fuse box Air filter assembly Engine coolant reservoir (marked red and black) Engine oil dipstick Transaxle fluid dipstick Battery Windshield washer fluid reservoir For ease of identification, most filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow and black. 269
Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0 L SPI Engine Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Fuse box Air filter assembly Engine coolant reservoir (marked red and black) Engine oil dipstick Transaxle fluid dipstick Battery Windshield washer fluid reservoir For ease of identification, most filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow and black. 269
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Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0 L Zetec-E Engine Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Fuse box Air filter assembly Engine coolant Engine oil reservoir dipstick (marked red and black) Transaxle fluid dipstick Battery Windshield washer fluid reservoir For ease of identification, most filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow and black. 270
Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0 L Zetec-E Engine Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Fuse box Air filter assembly Engine coolant Engine oil reservoir dipstick (marked red and black) Transaxle fluid dipstick Battery Windshield washer fluid reservoir For ease of identification, most filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow and black. 270
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...for checking the engine oil. 1. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Do not put engine coolant in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) (manual transaxle). 4. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for fuel. Wipe the ...indicator clean. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to fill the reservoir. Open the hood. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all the way. Maintenance and Specifications WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer...
...for checking the engine oil. 1. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Do not put engine coolant in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) (manual transaxle). 4. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for fuel. Wipe the ...indicator clean. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to fill the reservoir. Open the hood. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all the way. Maintenance and Specifications WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer...
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... full" or "cold fill range" level in the coolant reservoir. Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the Adding Engine Coolant section. If the level falls below 40% or above...engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. 278 The level of coolant should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and water, which equates to a freeze point of coolant falls below , add coolant per the instructions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide". Your vehicle was factory...
... full" or "cold fill range" level in the coolant reservoir. Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the Adding Engine Coolant section. If the level falls below 40% or above...engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. 278 The level of coolant should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and water, which equates to a freeze point of coolant falls below , add coolant per the instructions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide". Your vehicle was factory...
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.... • Enables calibrated gauges to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the "cold fill level" or within the "cold fill range" as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules...
.... • Enables calibrated gauges to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the "cold fill level" or within the "cold fill range" as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules...
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...windshield. 280 Also, you can burn you spill coolant on the windshield, engine coolant could make sure it difficult to the reservoir. Add the mixture to Adding engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. Refer to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate ...fill level is hot. If the reservoir is a 50/50 mixture of its ...
...windshield. 280 Also, you can burn you spill coolant on the windshield, engine coolant could make sure it difficult to the reservoir. Add the mixture to Adding engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. Refer to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate ...fill level is hot. If the reservoir is a 50/50 mixture of its ...
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... ESEĆM97B44ĆA or yellowĆcolored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant meeting Ford Specification WSSĆM97B51ĆA1. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens the color of coolant your vehicle requires, check your coolant reservoir or contact your local dealer. If you are unsure which type of...
... ESEĆM97B44ĆA or yellowĆcolored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant meeting Ford Specification WSSĆM97B51ĆA1. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens the color of coolant your vehicle requires, check your coolant reservoir or contact your local dealer. If you are unsure which type of...
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... make sure the engine is loosened slightly. 1. steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When the engine is under pressure; Before you are sure that all the ...begin, turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to turn it cool. 2. The cooling system is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle). Slowly turn the engine off and let it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 283
... make sure the engine is loosened slightly. 1. steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When the engine is under pressure; Before you are sure that all the ...begin, turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to turn it cool. 2. The cooling system is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle). Slowly turn the engine off and let it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 283
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.../50 concentration of engine coolant per month, have a leak. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with a low level of coolant can result in the coolant reservoir should be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (see above), to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in engine overheating...
.../50 concentration of engine coolant per month, have a leak. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with a low level of coolant can result in the coolant reservoir should be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (see above), to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in engine overheating...
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...). However, not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Ford specification ESEĆM97B44ĆA. Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a FordĆapproved recycling process is not yet available. Follow your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter...
...). However, not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Ford specification ESEĆM97B44ĆA. Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a FordĆapproved recycling process is not yet available. Follow your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter...
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...completely shutting down automatically to a service facility as soon as safely possible and turn off the road as soon as possible. 289 Check the coolant level and replenish if low. If this is capable of engine damage. ReĆstart the engine and take your vehicle to prevent engine ... hot. 5. Remember that the engine is not possible, wait a short period for the vehicle to be able to a service facility. 3. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is activated You have limited engine power when in the failĆsafe mode, so drive the vehicle with caution. The...
...completely shutting down automatically to a service facility as soon as safely possible and turn off the road as soon as possible. 289 Check the coolant level and replenish if low. If this is capable of engine damage. ReĆstart the engine and take your vehicle to prevent engine ... hot. 5. Remember that the engine is not possible, wait a short period for the vehicle to be able to a service facility. 3. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is activated You have limited engine power when in the failĆsafe mode, so drive the vehicle with caution. The...
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...the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. DO NOT mix MERCONR and MERCON RV. Add the coolant type originally equipped in your scheduled maintenance guide to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on reservoir 0.9 L (0.95 quarts) 50 L (13.2 gallons) 2.0 L (2.1 quarts) 6.6 L ... Service refill capacity is used. Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Ford part name Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (greenĆcolored) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow colored) Motorcraft MERCONRATF N/A Application Capacity Engine coolant! All 5.75 L (6.1 quarts) Power steering fluid ...
...the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. DO NOT mix MERCONR and MERCON RV. Add the coolant type originally equipped in your scheduled maintenance guide to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on reservoir 0.9 L (0.95 quarts) 50 L (13.2 gallons) 2.0 L (2.1 quarts) 6.6 L ... Service refill capacity is used. Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Ford part name Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (greenĆcolored) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow colored) Motorcraft MERCONRATF N/A Application Capacity Engine coolant! All 5.75 L (6.1 quarts) Power steering fluid ...
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...left side of the fuel filler door or the safety compliance label. Refer to your engine requires additional coolant, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to Lubricant ...Specifications. ** Ensure correct automatic transaxle fluid is MERCON and/or MERCON V approved. Check the container to determine the correct service interval. 336 Transaxle fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on reservoir...
...left side of the fuel filler door or the safety compliance label. Refer to your engine requires additional coolant, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to Lubricant ...Specifications. ** Ensure correct automatic transaxle fluid is MERCON and/or MERCON V approved. Check the container to determine the correct service interval. 336 Transaxle fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on reservoir...