
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:
Data recording
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering o ...
Booster seats
WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder
belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces
the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk
of injury or death in a crash.
Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown ...
General Procedures
Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
Special Tool(s)
Material
Draining
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Section
100-02.
WARNING:
Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not
unscrew the coolant pressure relief ...
