
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 ...
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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.
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Jacking and Lifting
WARNING: When jacking or lifting the vehicle, block all wheels remaining
on the ground. Set the parking brake if the rear wheels will remain on the
ground. These actions help prevent unintended vehicle movement. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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Gauges
Type 1
Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar.
A. Tachometer
B. Information display. See Information displays for more information.
C. Speedometer
D. Fuel gauge
Fuel gauge
Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the
ignition is on). The f ...
