FORD 2009 Escape v.2 - Manual (Page 299)

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Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
2 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
3 The Power Transfer Unit 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 Transfer Unit lubricant with
specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water.
4 Fill to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.
5 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.
6 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
7 Automatic transmissions that require MERCON
௡ LV should only use
MERCON
௡ LV fluid. Refer to scheduled maintenance information to
determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
8 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.5L I4 engine
3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine
Cubic inches 152 183
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)
0.045–0.049 inch
(1.15–1.25mm)
Compression
ratio
9.7:1 10.3:1
Maintenance and Specifications
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