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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Front axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4x4/AWD
vehicles1.3L (1.4
quarts)
Rear axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantConventional
Axle1.7L (3.5 pints)
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.0L (4.2
quarts)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
2Indicates 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 checked by a qualified
technician.
3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
4Use 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.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latch, seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
Grease or
Multi-Purpose
Grease SprayXG-4 or XL-5 ESB±M1C93±B
Brake fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1ESA-M6C25-A,
DOT 3
Driveshaft, slip
spline, universal
jointsMotorcraft
Premium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or XG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7±A WSS-
M97B51-A1
Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20±LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
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ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Automatic
transmission
1
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Rear axles75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W90 Ð
Front axle
(AWD)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Transfer case
(AWD)Motorcraft
MERCONt
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Transfer case
Front Output
Slip ShaftMotorcraft
Premium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C or XG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Ultra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZCÐ32±A WSB-M8B16±A2
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L DOHC V8 engine
Cubic inches 281
Required fuel 91 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 4910 (193.3)
(2) Vehicle width (body) 1877 (73.9)
(3) Vehicle width (including
mirrors)2132 (83.9)
(4) Maximum height* 1813.4 (71.4)
(5) Wheelbase 2889 (113.7)
(6) Track width, front 1547 (60.9)
(6) Track width, rear 1554 (61.2)
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* P245 tire with roof rack
2
6
3
4
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification label may be located.
The Certification label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver's side.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification
label which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle each code represents.
TRUCK APPLICATION:
Code Transmission Description
Manual transmission
M Manual 5±speed overdrive (Mazda R2)
C Manual 5±speed overdrive (Close ratio)
W Manual 5±speed overdrive (Dana ZF)
G Manual 6±speed ZF
Automatic transmission
U Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R70W)
T Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R44E)
E Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R100)
J Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R55E)
Electric
H One speed electric
D Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R44E)
R Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R55S)
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PASSENGER CAR APPLICATION:
Code Transmission/Transaxle Description
Front wheel drive manual transaxle
R 5±speed overdrive (MTX75)
W 5±speed overdrive (M5)
Front wheel drive automatic transaxle
E 4±speed overdrive (4FE)
J 3±speed (Mazda)
L 4±speed overdrive (AX4S)
P 4±speed overdrive (4F20E)
X 4±speed overdrive (4F50N)
Y 4±speed overdrive (CD4E)
Rear wheel drive manual transaxle
5 5±speed (Mazda M5)
Rear wheel drive automatic transmission
U 4±speed overdrive (4R70W)
A 5±speed overdrive (5R55N)
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