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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 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) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions).

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.

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

• 2.5L I4 engine

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• 3.0L V6 engine

• 3.5L V6 engine

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6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick 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.

• 2.5L I4 engine

• 3.0L V6 engine

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• 3.5L V6 engine

If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer to Adding engine oil in

this chapter.

•Do not overfill the engine with

oil. Oil levels above this mark

may cause engine damage. If the

engine is overfilled, some oil must

be removed from the engine by an

authorized dealer.

7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.

Adding engine oil

1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine

oil in this chapter.

2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating range, add

only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the

engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the

opening.

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the

normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick.

4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.

5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise

until it stops.

To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the

engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.

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Engine oil and filter recommendations

Look for this certification

trademark.

Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil

Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum

Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the

current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel

economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and

Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese

automobile manufacturers.

To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use Motorcraft௡ SAE

5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification

WSS-M2C930-A. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and

durability performance meeting all requirements for your

vehicle’s engine. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and

capacities later in this chapter for more information.

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine

treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that

is not covered by Ford warranty.

Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule

listed in the scheduled maintenance information.

Ford production and Motorcraft௡ replacement oil filters are designed for

added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used

that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up

engine noises or knock may be experienced.

It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft௡ oil filter or

another with equivalent performance for your engine application.

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