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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L SOHC V8 engine
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Battery
9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid High Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidFill to line on
reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line on
reservoir
Transmission fluid Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Engine coolant
213.3L (14.1 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Rear axle fluid
1Motorcraft SAE 80W90
Rear Axle Lubricant1.8-1.9L (3.75-4.0
pints)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer ConcentrateFill to line on
reservoir
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to
14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for
normal service. See your ªService Guideº for Severe Duty requirements.
2If your engine coolant is green, use Ford Premium Cooling System
Fluid; if your coolant is orange, use Ford Extended Life Coolant. Refer to
Lubricant Specificationsfor part numbers and specification numbers.
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Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (with filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtVATF
(part# XT-5-QM), Ford
Specification WSS-M2C202-B
Tire pressure and size Refer to Tire Pressure Label
located on the front face of the
rear passenger door jamb.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Coolant capacity 13.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line in reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F
Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCON Vtapproved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your ªService Guideº to
determine the correct service interval.
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