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Differential Fluid Capacities

AXLE CAPACITIES

Application Pts. (L)
Econoline
Rear
8.8" & 9.75" Ford (1)(2) 5.5-5.8 (2.60-2.80)
9.75" Dana M60-1U (1)(2) 6.3 (3.00)
10.5" Dana M70-1HD (1)(2) 7.5 (3.50)
10.5" Dana M70-2U (1)(2) 6.5 (3.10)
11.5" Dana M80 (3)(2) 8.3 (3.90)
Expedition & Navigator
Front (1) 3.8 (1.80)
Rear (3)(2) 5.5 (2.60)
Explorer & Mountaineer
Front (1) 3.5 (1.7)
Rear (1)(2)(4) 6.1-6.5 (2.90-3.10)
Pickup (F150 & F250)
Front 3.6 (1.70)
Rear (2) 5.5-5.8 (2.60-2.70)
Pickup (Super-Duty)
Front
Dana 50-IFS HD 3.8 (1.80)
Dana 60 Monobeam 5.8 (2.80)
Rear
8.8" Ford 5.5 (2.60)
10.25" Ford (2) 7.5 (3.50)
11.25" Dana 80 8.3 (3.90)
Ranger
Front (1) 3.0-3.6 (1.40-1.70)
Rear (1)(2) 5.1-5.5 (2.40-2.60)
(1) 80W-90 gear lube.
(2) Add 4-6 oz. (118-177 ml) friction modifier for Traction-Lok axles.
(3) 75W-140 synthetic gear lube.
(4) If equipped with 4.0L engine and 3.73 or 4.10 rear axle ratio, or with 5.0L engine, use 75W-140 synthetic gear lube.