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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/o Rear AC 9.00 OZS. 0.26 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil w/Rear A/C 13.00 OZS. 0.38 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/Auxiliary Air Cond 3.50 LBS. 1.58 KG R-134a S
Air Cond Refrigerant w/o Auxiliary Air Cond 2.00 LBS. 0.9 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 12.70 QTS. 12.01 L MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. 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. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,Conventional 3.50 PTS. 1.65 L SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Gear Oil S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,Limited Slip Differential 3.25 PTS. 1.53 L SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Gear Oil Add 4 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A). S
Engine Coolant 4.0L Eng w/Auxiliary Climate Control 18.20 QTS. 17.22 L FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid or FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant If the vehicle's coolant is (green color) use: FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid. If it is (orange color) use: FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant. S
Engine Coolant 4.0L Eng w/o Auxiliary Climate Control 16.30 QTS. 15.42 L FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid or FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant If the vehicle's coolant is (green color) use: FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid. If it is (orange color) use: FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant. S
Engine Oil 4.0L Eng w/Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. S
Fuel Tank 22.50 GALS. 85.17 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V Fill to line on reservoir. S
Transfer Case Fluid 1.50 QTS. 1.41 L MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON S
Windshield Washer Fluid 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S