Filling station information – FORD 1999 Windstar User Manual
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Item
Information
Recommended fuel
Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity
98.4L (26.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-3.0L engine
(includes filter change)
4.3L (4.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity-3.8L engine
(includes filter change)
4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure
See Safety Compliance Certification
Label on the driver’s side B-pillar.
Hood release
Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity (without rear
heater)
1
14.0L (14.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity (with rear
heater)
1
15.0L (15.9 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity
Fill to line on reservoir or dipstick.
Use Motorcraft MERCON
ATF.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (AX4S)
2
11.6L (12.25 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCON
V ATF.
1
If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the
Maintenance and Care chapter.
2
Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCON
and/or
MERCON
V approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCON
and MERCON V requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCON
or only MERCON V
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCON
and MERCON
V. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
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