2004 FORD MUSTANG coolant capacity

If the concentration is not 50/50 (protection to
–34°F/–36°C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and
additions to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level
in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next
few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add
enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper
level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of
engine coolant per month, have your dealer check
the engine cooling system. Your cooling system may
have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of
coolant can result in engine overheating and possible
engine damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use
of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally
equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is
not yet available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in
an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s
regulations and standards for recycling and disposing
of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling
system can hold, refer toRefill capacitiesin this
chapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in
Adding engine coolantin this chapter.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than
–36°C[–34°F]):
•It may be necessary to increase the coolant
concentration above 50%.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant
(yellow-
colored)OHV V6
engine11.2L
(11.8 quarts)
4.6L SOHC
V8 engine13.3L
(14.1 quarts)
4.6L 4v V8
(Mach 1)
with
Automatic
Transmission15.2L
(16.1 quarts)
4.6L 4v V8
(Mach 1)
with Manual
Transmission15.2L
(16.1 quarts)
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FOHV V6
engineKeep in
FULL HOT
range on
dipstick
4.6L SOHC
V8/4.6L 4v V8
(Mach 1)
engineFill to
between MIN
and MAX
lines on
reservoir
Rear axle
lubricant
2Motorcraft
SAE 80W-90
Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant7 .5 inch axle 1.5L
(3.25 pints)
Motorcraft
SAE 75W-140
Synthetic
Rear Axle
Lubricant8.8 inch axle 2.0L
(4.25 pints)
Fuel tank N/A All 59.4L
(15.7 gallons)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
fluid
(4R70/75
E-W)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FAutomatic
with OHV V6
engine13.1L
(13.9 quarts)
4
Automatic
with 4.6L
SOHC
V8/4.6L 4v V8
(Mach 1)
engine12.0L
(12.8 quarts)
4
Motorcraft
MERCON
AT FManual with
OHV V6
engine2.6L
(5.6 pints)5
Motorcraft
MERCON
AT FManual with
4.6L SOHC
V8/4.6L 4v V8
(Mach 1)
engine3.7L
(7.8 pints)5
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 3.8L
(4.0 quarts)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your
vehicle.
2Rear axle lubricants do not need to be checked or
changed unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the axle assembly has been submerged
in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any
time the rear axle has been submerged in water. Fill
6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below
bottom of fill hole. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive
Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford
specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is
used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated
on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON
and MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your
scheduled maintenance guide to determine the
correct service interval.
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4Indicates 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.
5Service refill capacity is determined by filling the
transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the
vehicle on a level surface.
6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not
mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C153–H
and the API Certification mark.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft
High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1
ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantXL-6ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch,
hood latch,
auxiliary
hood latch,
door hinges,
striker plates,
seat tracks
and fuel filler
door hingeMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5ESR-M1C159-A
or
ESB-M1C93-B
Engine
coolantMotorcraft
Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant
(yellow-
colored)VC-7–AWSS-M97B51
–A1
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E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ........ 136
Emergency Flashers 124
Emission control
system ...................... 191
Engine ...................... 221
cleaning ................. 155
coolant ................... 174
idle speed control . 171
lubrication
specifications. 218, 221
refill capacities ...... 215
service
points ............. 164–166
Engine block
heater ....................... 103
Engine oil ................ 167
checking and
adding .................... 167
dipstick .................. 167
filter,
specifications. 170, 215
recommendations . 170
refill capacities ...... 215
specifications. 218, 221
Exhaust fumes ........ 103
F
Floor mats ................. 50
Fluid capacities ....... 215
Foglamps ................... 35
Fuel .......................... 182
calculating fuel
economy ................ 187
cap ......................... 184
capacity ................. 215choosing the
right fuel ................ 185
comparisons with
EPA fuel economy
estimates ............... 191
detergent in fuel ... 187
filling your vehicle
with fuel. 182, 184, 188
filter,
specifications. 187, 215
improving fuel
economy ................ 187
octane
rating ..... 185–186, 221
quality .................... 186
running out of fuel 187
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 182
Fuses ................ 125–126
G
Gas cap (see
Fuel cap) ................. 184
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ........ 187
Gauges ....................... 14
H
Hazard flashers ....... 124
Head restraints ......... 64
Headlamps ................. 35
aiming ...................... 37
bulb specifications .. 39
daytime running
lights ........................ 35
flash to pass ............ 36
high beam ............... 36
replacing bulbs ....... 40
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