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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Specifications Mercury Mountaineer I facelift

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BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application & GroupCold Cranking Amps
Expedition, Explorer (5.0L), Mountaineer (5.0L) & Navigator(1)
Econoline, Explorer (4.0L), Mountaineer (4.0L) & Pickup
Standard BXT-65650
Optional BXT-65850
Ranger Regular Cab 2.5L & 3.0L
Standard BX-58C(1)
Optional BXT-65650
Regular Cab 4.0L & Super Cab
Standard BXT-65650
Optional BXT-65850
Villager
Standard450
Optional575
Windstar
3.0L575
3.8L650
(1) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Information is not available from manufacturer.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITIES

ApplicationQts. (L)
Econoline
4.2L
Without Rear Heater23.2 (22.0)
With Rear Heater25.4 (24.L)
4.6L
Without Rear Heater25.0 (23.7)
With Rear Heater27.2 (25.7)
5.4L
Without Rear Heater29.0 (27.4)
With Rear Heater31.0 (29.4)
6.8L
Without Rear Heater30.6 (29.0)
With Rear Heater32.8 (31.0)
Expedition & Navigator
4.6L
With One Row Radiator
With Auxiliary Rear Heater22.9 (21.7)
Without Auxiliary Rear Heater21.7 (20.5)
With Two Row Radiator
With Auxiliary Rear Heater24.8 (23.5)
Without Auxiliary Rear Heater23.0 (21.8)
5.4L
With One Row Radiator
With Auxiliary Heater26.3 (24.9)
Without Auxiliary Heater23.9 (22.6)
With Two Row Radiator
With Auxiliary Heater27.9 (26.4)
Without Auxiliary Heater25.5 (24.1)
Explorer & Mountaineer
4.0L OHV12.0 (11.4)
4.0L SOHC14.0 (13.2)
5.0L15.7 (14.9)
Pickup
4.2L15.7 (14.9)
4.6L & 5.4L19.4 (18.4)
6.8L30.6 (29.0)
7.3L Diesel29.0 (27.0)
Ranger
2.5L
A/T10.2 (9.7)
M/T10.5 (10.0)
3.0L
A/T14.8 (14.1)
M/T15.2 (14.4)
4.0L
A/T13.2 (12.5)
M/T13.5 (12.8)
Villager11.2 (10.6)
Windstar16.0 (15.1)

COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITIES

ENGINE OIL CAPACITIES

Application(1) Qts. (L)
2.5L4.5 (4.3)
3.0L4.5 (4.3)
3.3L4.2 (4.0)
3.8L5.0 (4.7)
4.0L5.0 (4.7)
4.2L6.0 (5.7)
4.6L6.0 (5.7)
5.0L5.0 (4.7)
5.4L6.0 (5.7)
6.8L6.0 (5.7)
7.3L14.0 (13.2)
(1) Add 1/2 qt. if equipped with oil cooler.
(1)Add 1/2 qt. if equipped with oil cooler.

CRANKCASE CAPACITIES

TRANSMISSION & TRANSFER CASE CAPACITIES

ApplicationQuantity
Econoline
4R70W Auto. (1)13.9 Qts. (13.1L)
E4OD Auto. (2)15.9 Qts. (15.0L)
Expedition, Navigator & Pickup
4R70W Auto. (1)13.9 Qts. (13.1L)
E4OD Auto. (2WD) (2)15.9 Qts. (15.0L)
E4OD Auto. (4WD) (2)16.4 Qts. (15.5L)
5-Speed Overdrive (2)
M5OD3.8 Qts. (3.6L)
Transfer Case Warner 1356 (2)2.0 Qts. (1.9L)
Explorer & Mountaineer
4R70W Auto. (1)13.9 Qts. (13.2L)
5R55E Auto. 2WD (1)9.5-10.0 Qts. (9.0-9.6L)
5R55E Auto. 4WD (1)9.8 Qts. (10.3L)
5-Speed Overdrive (2)
M5OD2.8 Qts. (2.7L)
Transfer Case (2)
AWD1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
4WD1.5 Qts. (1.4L)
Ranger
Auto. (1)
2WD
With 2.5L9.8 Qts. (9.3L)
With 3.0L Or 4.0L10.0 Qts. (9.5L)
4WD10.3 Qts. (9.8L)
5-Speed Overdrive (2)2.8 Qts. (2.7L)
Villager
4F20E Auto. (2)8.8 Qts. (8.3L)
Windstar
AX4S Auto. (2)12.25 Qts. (11.6L)
(1) Use Mercon V (synthetic) automatic transmission fluid only. (2) Use Mercon automatic transmission fluid.
(1)Use Mercon V (synthetic) automatic transmission fluid only.
(2)Use Mercon automatic transmission fluid.

TRANSMISSION & TRANSFER CASE CAPACITIES

DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CAPACITIES

ApplicationPts. (L)
Econoline
Rear
8.8" & 9.75" Ford (1) (2)5.5-5.8 (2.60-2.80)
9.75" Dana M60-1U (1) (2)6.3 (3.00)
10.5" Dana M70-1HD (1) (2)7.5 (3.50)
10.5" Dana M70-2U (1) (2)6.5 (3.10)
11.5" Dana M80 (3) (2)8.3 (3.90)
Expedition & Navigator
Front (1)3.8 (1.80)
Rear (3) (2)5.5 (2.60)
Explorer & Mountaineer
Front (1)3.5 (1.7)
Rear (1) (2) (4)6.1-6.5 (2.90-3.10)
Pickup (F150 & F250)
Front3.6 (1.70)
Rear (2)5.5-5.8 (2.60-2.70)
Pickup (Super-Duty)
Front
Dana 50-IFS HD3.8 (1.80)
Dana 60 Monobeam5.8 (2.80)
Rear
8.8" Ford5.5 (2.60)
10.25" Ford (2)7.5 (3.50)
11.25" Dana 808.3 (3.90)
Ranger
Front (1)3.0-3.6 (1.40-1.70)
Rear (1) (2)5.1-5.5 (2.40-2.60)
(1) 80W-90 gear lube. (2) Add 4-6 oz. (118-177 ml) friction modifier for Traction-Lok axles. (3) 75W-140 synthetic gear lube. (4) If equipped with 4.0L engine and 3.73 or 4.10 rear axle ratio, or with 5.0L engine, use 75W-140 synthetic gear lube.
(1)80W-90 gear lube.
(2)Add 4-6 oz. (118-177 ml) friction modifier for Traction-Lok axles.
(3)75W-140 synthetic gear lube.
(4)If equipped with 4.0L engine and 3.73 or 4.10 rear axle ratio, or with 5.0L engine, use 75W-140 synthetic gear lube.

AXLE CAPACITIES

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentInterval (Miles) (Regular Schedule)Interval (Miles) (Severe Duty)
Gasoline Engines
Air Filter30,00030,000
Coolant(1) 50,00048,000
Fuel Filter60,000(2) 50,000
Oil & Filter50003000
PCV Valve60,00060,000
Spark Plugs(3) 100,00060,000
Transfer Case Oil60,00030,000
Automatic Trans.(4) 30,000(5)
Manual Trans.60,00030,000
Diesel Engines
Air Filter(6)(6)
Coolant(1) 50,000—
Fuel Filter30,00015,000
Oil & Filter50003,000
(1) Change engine coolant initially at 50,000 miles and every 30,000 miles thereafter. (2) On Expedition, replace every 15,000 miles (severe duty). On Pickup, replace every 30,000 miles. (3) On 2.5L engine or natural gas powered models, replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles. (4) E4OD transmission has no normally scheduled fluid change requirement. (5) Information not available at time of publication. (6) Replace air filter when restriction gauge is in Red zone.
(1)Change engine coolant initially at 50,000 miles and every 30,000 miles thereafter.
(2)On Expedition, replace every 15,000 miles (severe duty). On Pickup, replace every 30,000 miles.
(3)On 2.5L engine or natural gas powered models, replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles.
(4)E4OD transmission has no normally scheduled fluid change requirement.
(5)Information not available at time of publication.
(6)Replace air filter when restriction gauge is in Red zone.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

4-CYLINDER COMPRESSION RATIO SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationCompression Ratio
2.5L9.4:1

4-CYLINDER COMPRESSION RATIO SPECIFICATIONS

V6 COMPRESSION RATIO SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationCompression Ratio
3.0L9.14:1
3.3L8.9:1
3.8L9.4:1
4.0L OHV9.0:1
4.0L SOHC9.7:1
4.2L9.3:1

V6 COMPRESSION RATIO SPECIFICATIONS

V8 COMPRESSION RATIO SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationCompression Ratio
4.6L9.0:1
5.0L9.15:1
5.4L SOHC9.0:1
5.4L DOHC9.5:1
7.3L (Diesel)17.5:1

V8 COMPRESSION RATIO SPECIFICATIONS

V10 COMPRESSION RATIO SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationCompression Ratio
6.8L9.0:1

V10 COMPRESSION RATIO SPECIFICATIONS

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (4-CYLINDER)

ApplicationGap - In. (mm)Torque - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
2.5L.042-.046 (1.07-1.17)7-14 (9-20)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (4-CYLINDER)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (V6)

ApplicationGap - In. (mm)Torque - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
3.0L.042-.046 (1.07-1.17)7-14 (9-20)
3.3L.039-.043 (1.00-1.10)18 (25)
3.8L.052-.056 (1.32-1.42)7-14 (9-20)
4.0L OHV & SOHC.052-.056 (1.32-1.42)7-14 (9-20)
4.2L.052-.056 (1.32-1.42)7-14 (9-20)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (V6)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (V8)

ApplicationGap - In. (mm)Torque - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
4.6L.052-.056 (1.32-1.42)7-14 (9-20)
5.0L.052-.056 (1.32-1.42)7-14 (9-20)
5.4L (2V & 4V).052-.056 (1.32-1.42)7-14 (9-20)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (V8)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (V10)

ApplicationGap - In. (mm)Torque - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
6.8L.052-.056 (1.32-1.42)7-14 (9-20)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS (V10)

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