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4.
When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to press the cap
down, turn it counterclockwise, and remove
it.
Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant
E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B)
or an equivalent premium engine coolant that
meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Ford
Premium Engine Coolant is an optimized
formula that will protect all metals and rubber
elastomers used in Ford cooling systems for 4
years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km).
Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. Do not use supplemental coolant
additives in your vehicle. These additives may
harm your engine cooling system.
The use of an
improper coolant may void the warranty of
your vehicle’s engine cooling system.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford
and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use recycled engine
coolant produced by Ford-approved processes.
Not all coolant recycling processes produce
coolant which meets Ford specification
ESE-M97B44-A, and use of such coolant may
harm engine and cooling system components.
Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a
responsible manner. Follow your community’s
regulations and standards for recycling and
disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s
cooling system can hold, see
Refill capacities
in
the
Capacities and Specifications
chapter.
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Have your dealer check the engine cooling
system for leaks if you have to add more than a
quart (liter) of engine coolant each month.
Severe winter climate
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than
S
34˚F [
S
36˚C]), it may be necessary to increase
the coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to
the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle is such that
the coolant will not freeze at the temperature
level in which you drive during winter months.
Never increase the engine coolant concentration
above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in
non-extreme climates.
Checking Hoses
Check all engine and heater system hoses and
hose connections for deterioration, leaks, and
loose hose clamps as specified in the
maintenance
schedule
. Repair or replace with Motorcraft hoses
or equivalent as necessary.
Power Steering Fluid
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
1.
Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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2.
While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
3.
Turn the engine off and check the level on
the power steering reservoir.
Where to check for power steering fluid
4.
Remove the dipstick to read the power
steering fluid level. If the power steering
fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts,
continuously checking the level, until you
reach the HIGH line. Do not overfill. To find
out how much fluid your vehicle’s power
steering fluid reservoir will hold, see
Refill
capacities for fluids
in the Index.
5.
When you are finished, put the dipstick back
in and make sure that it fits snugly.
If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive
your vehicle for a long period of time before
adding fluid. This can damage the power
steering pump.
If you must check the power steering fluid
before it reaches normal operating temperature,
make sure that the fluid reaches the “L” (LOW)
line range in the reservoir. The reading will only
be accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately 70˚ to 100˚F (21˚ to 38˚C).
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Under normal circumstances, you do not need to
check the fluid level of the transaxle, since your
vehicle does not use up transaxle fluid. Refer to
the
Maintenance Schedule
booklet for replacement
intervals. However, if the transaxle is not
working properly — for instance, the transaxle
may slip or shift slowly, or you may notice
some sign of fluid leakage — the fluid level
should be checked.
If you must check the transaxle fluid in an
emergency, make sure that your vehicle is on
level ground, start the engine, and move the
gearshift through all of the gears allowing
sufficient time for each position to engage.
Securely latch the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and leave the engine running.
Wipe off the dipstick cap, pull the dipstick out
and wipe the indicator end clean. Put the
dipstick back into the filler tube. Make sure the
dipstick is fully seated in the filler tube;
otherwise, you will not get an accurate reading.
Pull the dipstick out and read the fluid level.
The fluid level must be above the lower mark. If
it is not, you should not drive your vehicle until
more fluid is added. Ideally, the fluid level
should be within the specified area of the
dipstick.
NOTE:
The fluid level indication on the
dipstick will be different at operating
temperature and room temperature. For
the correct fluid level reading on the
dipstick, follow the appropriate
instructions.
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