Maintenance and Specifications
Adding engine oil
Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toCheckingtheengine
oil in this chapter.
1.
2.
If the engine oil level is not within the normal 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
MAX mark or the letter F in FULL on the engine oil level indicator
(dipstick).
4.
5.
Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
until it stops.
Toavoidpossibleoilloss,DONOToperatethevehiclewiththe
engineoillevelindicatorand/ortheengineoilfillercapremoved.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
SAE5W-20engineoilisrecommended.
Only use oils“Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). Use Motorcraft or an equivalent oil meeting
Ford specification WSS-M2C153–H.SAE5W-20oilprovidesoptimum
fueleconomyanddurabilityperformancemeetingall
requirementsforyourvehicle’sengine.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in the scheduled maintenance guide.
Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used
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| Model Year | 2002 |
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