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General Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Fluid 
CAUTION: Use only MERCON® V or MERCON® SP transmission fluid. The use of any other fluids may result in transmission failure. 
  • Normal maintenance:
    • Fluid change not necessary, filled for life.
  • Severe duty maintenance:
    • Change the fluid at 48,000 km (30,000 miles) intervals.
5R55S 
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada) MERCON® V
6R60 
MERCON® SP Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-6-QSP (US); CXT-6-LSP12 (Canada) MERCON® SP
Fluid Capacity 
NOTE:  Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Transmission Fluid Cooler Flow Test - 5R55S  should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specification. DO NOT OVERFILL. If it is necessary to add or change fluid, use only fluid that has been certified by the supplier as meeting the Ford Motor Company specification shown.
5R55S 11.7L (12.4 qt)
6R60 11.5L (12.1 qt)
Threadlock and Sealer TA-25 WSK-M2G351-A5