
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
General information
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthiness
and resale value. There is a large network of Ford authorized dealers who
are there to help you with their professional servi ...
Under hood overview
3.5L V6 engine
A. Engine coolant reservoir
B. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
C. Brake fluid reservoir
D. Battery
E. Power distribution box
F. Air filter assembly
G. Automatic transmission ...
Other materials:
In-Vehicle Repair
Intake Manifold
Removal
With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional
information, refer to Section 100-02.
Loosen the 4 retainers and remove the underbody shield.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section 414-01.
...
Front End Body Panels
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Active Grille Shutter System
Overview
The grille shutter system (when equipped) is comprised of the grille shutter
assembly and the grille shutter actuator. The grille shutter system is primarily
used to maximize fuel economy by reduc ...
In-Vehicle Repair
Intake Manifold
Removal
NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning
gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan,
may cause engine failure.
NOTICE: Whene ...
