Maintenance and Specifications
Fluid
Ford Part
Name
Transmission
Motorcraft
fluid
MERCON V
(4R70/75
ATF
3
E-W)
Motorcraft
MERCON
ATF
Motorcraft
MERCON
ATF
Windshield
Motorcraft
washer fluid
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
1
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your
vehicle.
2
Rear 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.
3
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is
used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated
on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON
and MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to your
scheduled maintenance guide to determine the
correct service interval.
2004 Mustang (mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Application
Capacity
Automatic
13.1L
with OHV V6
(13.9 quarts)
4
engine
Automatic
12.0L
with 4.6L
(12.8 quarts)
4
SOHC
V8/4.6L 4v V8
(Mach 1)
engine
Manual with
2.6L
OHV V6
(5.6 pints)
engine
Manual with
3.7L
4.6L SOHC
(7.8 pints)
V8/4.6L 4v V8
(Mach 1)
engine
All
3.8L
(4.0 quarts)
5
5
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