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General Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Transmission Fluid 
CAUTION: Use only MERCON® V or MERCON® SP transmission fluid. The use of any other transmission fluids may result in transmission failure. 
  • Normal maintenance:
    • Transmission fluid change not necessary, filled for life.
  • Severe duty maintenance:
    • Change the transmission fluid at 48,000 km (30,000 mi) intervals.
Transmission Fluid Capacity 
NOTE:  Approximate dry capacity, includes transmission fluid cooler and transmission fluid tubes. Transmission fluid level procedures in this article should be used to determine actual transmission fluid requirements and transmission fluid specification. DO NOT OVERFILL. If it is necessary to add or change transmission fluid, use only transmission fluid that has been certified by the supplier as meeting the Ford Motor Company specification shown.