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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 2.25 LBS. 1.02 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 13.10 QTS. 12.39 L MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV 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. Use only Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil 4WD Front 3.50 PTS. 1.65 L MOTORCRAFT SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,Conventional,9.75" axle 4.50 PTS. 2.12 L MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Rear Axles containing Synthetic Lubricant are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or service is required. The axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,Limited Slip Differential,9.75" axle 4.25 PTS. 2.01 L MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Rear Axles containing Synthetic Lubricant are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or service is required. The axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water. Add 4 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent for complete refill of FORD Limited Slip rear axles. S
Engine Coolant Base Radiator,w/Aux Rear Heater 19.00 QTS. 17.98 L MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Coolant Base Radiator,w/o Aux Rear Heater 16.40 QTS. 15.52 L MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Coolant Heavy Duty Trailer Tow,w/Aux Rear Heater 19.50 QTS. 18.45 L MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Coolant Heavy Duty Trailer Tow,w/o Aux Rear Heater 16.90 QTS. 15.99 L MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. S
Engine Oil w/Filter 7.00 QTS. 6.62 L MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD specification WSS-M2C945-A and the API certification mark. WSS- M2C945-A and the API Certification mark. S
Fuel Tank 33.50 GALS. 126.81 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. S
Transfer Case Fluid Electronic Shift on the Fly 1.70 QTS. 1.6 L MOTORCRAFT Transfer Case Fluid S
Transfer Case Fluid Torque on Demand 1.50 QTS. 1.41 L MOTORCRAFT MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S