Fluid
Ford Part Name
Application
Capacity
Transmission fluid
3
Motorcraft
MERCON
t
V ATF
Automatic with
3.8L OHV V6
engine
13.1L
(13.9 quarts)
4
Automatic with
4.6L SOHC V8
engine
12.0L
(12.8 quarts)
4
Motorcraft
MERCON
t
ATF
Manual with 3.8L
OHV V6 engine
2.6L (5.6 pints)
5
Manual with 4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
3.1L (6.6 pints)
5
Windshield
washer fluid
Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
All
3.8L (4.0 quarts)
1
Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to
Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2
Rear axle lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a
leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been
submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time
the rear axle has been submerged in water. Fill 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4
inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of
Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford
specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
3
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used.
Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on
the dipstick handle. MERCON
t
and MERCON
t
V are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON
t
and MERCON
t
V. Refer to
your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service
interval.
4
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.
5
Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
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