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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Fluid 
CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON® V, MERCON® SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage. Refer to the Owner/Schedule Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service interval for the specific vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not use water-based cleaners to clean or flush the cooler tubes or transmission damage will occur. Mineral spirits can be used to clean the cooler tubes, providing the cooler tubes are flushed with clean automatic transmission fluid and blown dry with shop air. Use only clean automatic transmission fluid designated for the transmission and torque converter being serviced.
Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-8-QAW (US); CXT-8-LAW12 (Canada) WSS-M2C924-A
Fluid Capacities 
All 7.0L (7.4 quarts)
Fluid Filter 
Internal to the transmission -
Lubricants 
Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 and/or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 WSK-M2G351-A5
Sealers 
Ultra Silicone Sealant TA-29 -
Torque Converter End Play 
New or rebuilt 0.355-1.04 mm (0.014-0.041 inch)
Used 0.355-1.87 mm (0.014-0.074 inch)