Ford 2003 Explorer Owner's Manual page 187

Fluid Ford Part
Name
Front axle Motorcraft SAE
lubricant 80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant
Rear axle Motorcraft SAE
5
lubricant 80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
Windshield Motorcraft
washer fluid Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
1
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON and
MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON and
MERCON V. Refer to the 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
Fill to bottom of filler plug hole.
4
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
5
Fill to 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of filler
plug hole.
6
For vehicles equipped with a conventional rear axle, refer to your
scheduled maintenance guide for axle fluid change intervals.
7
Vehicles equipped with Traction-Lok axle require synthetic rear axle
lubricant. Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are lubricated for life.
Maintenance and Specifications
Application
4x4 vehicles
Refer to
Footnote 6
Refer to
Footnote 7
All
Capacity
1.7L (1.8
quarts)
2.9-3.1L (5.5-5.8
pints)
2.6L (2.7
quarts)
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