Item
Ford part
name
Ford part
number
Ford
specification
Rear Axle
Lubricant
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
2
F1TZ-19580-B
WSL-M2C192-A
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Motorcraft
MERCON
t
V
ATF
3
XT-5-QM
MERCON
t
V
Manual
transmission
fluid
Motorcraft
MERCON
t
ATF
3
XT-2-QDX
MERCON
t
Windshield
washer fluid
Ultra-clear
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
C9AZ-19550-AC
ESR-M17P5-A
1
Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
2
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not
require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.
3
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON
t
and
MERCON
t
V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON
t
and
MERCON
t
V. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine
3.0L-4V V6 engine
3.9L-4V V8 engine
Displacement
2 968 cc (181 cid)
3 949 cc (241 cid)
Required fuel
91 octane
91 octane
Firing order
1-4-2-5-3-6
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark plug gap
1.30-1.45 mm
(0.051-0.057 inch)
0.99-1.09 mm
(0.039-0.043 inch)
Ignition system
Coil on plug
Coil on plug
Compression ratio
10.5:1
10.55:1
Capacities and specifications
249