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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.

WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below

40°F (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.

Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer

fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling

system components.

Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate

Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the

windshield.

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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the

vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle

from the wiper arm. Push the lock

pin manually to release the blade

and pull the wiper blade down

toward the windshield to remove it

from the arm.

2. Attach the new wiper to the

wiper arm and press it into place

until a click is heard.

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.

Changing the rear window wiper blade

To replace the rear wiper blade:

1. Pull the wiper arm as far away from the glass as possible. Do not use

excessive force because it can break the wiper arm. Hold it there until

the next step.

2. Grasp the wiper blade and rotate

it away from the wiper arm using

moderate force until it disengages

from the wiper arm.

3. Once the wiper blade is loose,

slide it away from the wiper arm.

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4. To attach the new wiper to the

wiper arm, align the cross pin and

keyway (denoted with the arrows)

and firmly press the wiper blade

into the wiper arm until an audible

snap is heard.

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 15 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.

5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick.

• 4.0L V6 engine

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