User Guide

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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
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 4–Door - inches (mm)
(1) Vehicle height/ Maximum
height*
69.7 (1770)/70.3 (1786)*
(2) Front track / rear 61.3 (1557)/60.9 (1548)
(3) Overall width (body) 70.1 (1780)
(4) Wheelbase 103.1 (2620)
(5) Overall length 174.9 (4442)
* Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with optional 16” tires
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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