Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and
scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you
badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could
make it difficult to see through the windshield.
•Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored)
meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1.
Note:Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets may darken
the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to
golden tan.
•Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such
as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant meeting Ford
specification WSS-M97B44–D with the factory-filled coolant.
Mixing Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or any
orange-colored extended life product with your factory filled coolant
can result in degraded corrosion protection.
•A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case
of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone
(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
•Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant).Alcohol
and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or
freezing.
•Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.These
can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.
For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap
on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery
reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and
water to the “FULL COLD” level. For all other vehicles which have a
coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to
remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with
an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant.
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Transmission / parking
brake linkages and
pivots, brake and clutch
pedal shaft (if
equipped)—Motorcraft Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or XG-1-K /
WSD-M1C227-A
Power steering fluidFill to FULL
COLD range on
dipstickMotorcraft MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX / MERCON
Transfer case fluid 2.0 quarts (1.9L)Motorcraft MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX / MERCON
Manual transmission
fluid5.8 quarts (5.5L)
4
Motorcraft MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX / MERCON
Automatic transmission
fluid
3
17.5 quarts
(16.6L)
5(includes
remote filter
element change)Motorcraft MERCONSP
AT FXT-6–QSP / MERCON
SP
Windshield washer fluid 4.25 quarts (4.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A /
WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 8 oz. (236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification
EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of limited slip Ford axles. Ford design rear axles contain a
synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are
indicated on the dipstick handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service
interval.
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Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated
................164
Transfer case
fluid checking
.........................290
Transmission
automatic operation
.........60, 182
brake-shift interlock (BSI)
....182
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)
.............................286
fluid, checking and adding
(manual)
.................................289
fluid, refill capacities
..............294
manual operation
....................185
Turn signal
..................................50
U
Upfitter controls
.........................69V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................299
Vehicle loading ..........................153
Ventilating your vehicle ...........177
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................260
Water, Driving through .............204
Windows
power .........................................62
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................59
checking and adding fluid .....260
replacing wiper blades ...........260
Wrecker towing .........................238
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