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Lubrication Specifications

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

Material Condition Specification
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Down To -15°F (-25°C) To Over 100°F (38°C) SAE 5W-30
Engine Coolant All 50/50 Mixture Distilled Water Ethylene Glycol
Brake Fluid All DOT 3
Automatic Transmission Fluid All Mercon ATF Type V
Front Axle (E-4x4) Mercon AFT
Rear Axle Conventional & Traction Lok 7.5" & 8.8" Thermally Stable Rear Axle Lubricant SAE 80W90 Ford Specifications WSP M2C197-A
Disc Brake Caliper Rail All Silicone Dialecteric Compound
Body Hinges & Hood Latch Grease All Multi-Purpose Grease
Steering Gear Lubricant All Steering Gear Grease
Accelerator Throttle Lever, Steering Column JointsParking Brake Linkage Pivots Clevises & Transmission Control Linkage Pivots Lubricant Premium Long Life Grease Ford Specification ESA M175-B
Parking Brake Cable Lubricant All Speedometer Cable Lubricant
Transfer Case Oil 4x4 Mercon ATF
Power Steering Fluid All Mercon ATF
(1) SAE 5W-30 is preferred, use oils displaying the API certification mark with the Starburst Symbol.