Mercury Mountaineer 2001 Owner's Manual page 248

Capacities and specifications
Fluid
Front axle
lubricant
Rear axle
4
lubricant
Windshield
washer fluid
1
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.
2
Indicates 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.
3
Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
4
Fill to 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole.
5
Vehicles equipped with a 4.0L SOHC V6 engine may be equipped with a
conventional rear axle. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for
axle fluid change intervals.
6
Vehicles equipped with 4.0L SOHC V6 engine and 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 rear
axle ratios or with a 5.0L V8 engine require synthetic rear axle lubricant.
Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are lubricated for life. These
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Ford Part Name
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
Ultra-Clear
Windshield Washer
Concentrate
Application Capacity
4x4 vehicles 1.7L (1.8 quarts)
Refer to 2.9-3.1L
Footnote 5 (5.5-5.8 pints)
Refer to
Footnote 6
All vehicles 2.6L (2.7 quarts)