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General Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Fluid 
CAUTION: Use Only MERCON® V Transmission Fluid. Use of Any Other Fluids May Result in Transmission Failure.
  • Normal maintenance
    • Fluid change not necessary, filled for life.
  • Severe duty maintenance
    • Change the fluid at 48,000 km (30,000 miles) intervals.
Motorcraft MERCON ® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT -5-QM MERCON ® V
Fluid Capacity 
NOTE: Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level procedures in this article should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specification. DO NOT OVERFILL. If it is necessary to add or change fluid, use only fluid which has been certified by the supplier as meeting the Ford Motor Company specification shown.
3.9L engine 11.2L (11.9 Quarts)
Fluid Filter 
In -Line Transmission Fluid Filter Kit 2W4Z-7B155-AA -
In -Line Transmission Fluid Filter 2W4Z-7B155-BA -
Lubricant 
Ford Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 ESR-M1C159-A
Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Sealant 
Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554-B WSK-M2G351-A6