FORD 2005 Escape v.4 - Manual (Page 281)

Item Ford Part
Name or
equivalent Ford Part
Number Ford
Specification
Windshield
washer fluid Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate ZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1 DO NOT USE Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant VC-2. Refer
to Adding engine coolant, in the this chapter.
2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCON
௡ and MERCON௡ V are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCON
௡ and MERCON௡ V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information to determine the correct service interval.
3 The Power Take-off (PTO) is lubricated for life with synthetic lube.
Lubricant levels are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or repair required. Replace Power Take-off (PTO) lubricant
with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in
water.
4 4X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than
–40° F (-40° C) should change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part number
XY-75W140–QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192–A.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Cubic inches 140 183
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35mm) 0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
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