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Fluid
Ford Part
Name
Application
Capacity
Engine coolant
2
Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)
or
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
3.9L-4V V8
engine
11.3L (11.9
quarts)
Power steering
fluid
Motorcraft
MERCON
威
ATF
All
Fill to MAX line
on reservoir
Engine cooling
fan fluid
Motorcraft
MERCON
威
ATF
All
Fill to MAX line
on reservoir
Rear axle
3
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
All
1.4L (2.9-3.0
pints)
Fuel tank
N/A
All
68.2L (18.0
gallons)
Transmission
fluid
4
Motorcraft
MERCON
威
V
ATF
Automatic
(5R55N)
11.2L (11.9
quarts)
5
Windshield
washer fluid
Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
All
Fill to line on
reservoir
1
Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant Specifications
in this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended.
However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
2
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
3
Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and
is considered lubricated for life. These 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
Maintenance and Specifications
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