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3. Add only enough fluid through

the filler opening so that the fluid

level is at the bottom of the

opening.

Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Maintenance

product specifications and capacities section in this chapter.

DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT, DRIVESHAFT AND SLIP YOKE

WARNING: Turn off the power running boards, if equipped,

before working under the vehicle, jacking or placing any object

under the vehicle. Never place your hand between the extended

running board and the vehicle. A moving running board may cause

injury.

If the original universal joints are replaced with universal joints equipped

with grease fittings, periodic lubrication will be necessary.

Note: Your vehicle’s driveshaft is balanced. If undercoating the vehicle,

protect the driveshaft, universal joints, and axle and transmission flanges

to prevent overspray of any undercoating material. If your vehicle has

four-wheel drive, your vehicle has two driveshafts, one connected to the

rear axle and one connected to the front axle.

AIR FILTER

Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate

intervals for changing the air filter element.

When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element

listed. Refer to Motorcraft௡ part numbers in this chapter.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or

personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air

cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.

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Changing the air filter element

• 4.0L Engine

• 4.6L Engine

1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.

2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.

3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing.

4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or

debris and to ensure good sealing.

5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter

element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause

filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly

seated.

6. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps.

Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe

engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to

the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.

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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

Component

Air filter element

Fuel filter

4.0L V6 engine

FA-1695

FG-1083

4.6L 3V V8 engine

FA-1780

FG-1083

Battery

Oil filter

Spark plugs

BXT-65-650

FL-820S

1

¹For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to

scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for

changing the spark plugs.

Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and

design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft௡ or

equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be

void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not

used.

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ENGINE DATA

Engine

4.0L V6 engine 4.6L 3V V8

engine

Cubic inches

Required fuel

Firing order

Ignition system

Spark plug gap

245

281

87 octane

1-4-2-5-3-6

EDIS

0.052–0.056 inch 0.039–0.043 inch

(1.32–1.42 mm) (1.0–1.1mm)

87 octane

1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Coil on Plug

Compression ratio

9.7:1

9.8:1

Engine drivebelt routing

• 4.0L V6 Engine

• 4.6L V8 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.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Please note that in the graphic,

XXXX is representative of your

vehicle identification number.

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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

Devices and their location

3. Make, vehicle line, series, body

type

4. Engine type

5. Check digit

6. Model year

7. Assembly plant

8. Production sequence number

TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS

You can find a transmission code on

the Safety Compliance Certification

Label. The following table tells you

which transmission each code

represents.

Description

Code

Five-speed automatic (5R55S)

Six-speed automatic (6R80)

V

6

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