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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Fluid 
CAUTION: Use only MERCON® V Automatic 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.
    • Sustained high speed driving during hot weather 32°C (90°F).
    • Towing a trailer for long distances over 1,600 km (1,000 miles).
    • Accumulating 8,000 km (5,000 miles) in one month.
    • Continuous running service.
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada) MERCON® V
Fluid Capacity 
Approximate dry capacity includes cooler and lines. Fluid level indicator should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specification. Check the level at normal operating temperature. DO NOT OVERFILL. If it is necessary to add or install new fluid, use only fluid which has been certified by the supplier as meeting the Ford Motor Company specification shown.
5R44E rear wheel drive (RWD) 2.3L 9.4L (9.9 quarts)
5R44E RWD 3.0L 9.5L (10.0 quarts)
5R44E four wheel drive (4WD) 3.0L 9.8L (10.3 quarts)
5R55E RWD 4.0L SOHC 9.5L (10.0 quarts)
5R55E 4WD 4.0L SOHC 9.8L (10.3 quarts)
Lubricant 
Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 and/or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
Automatic Transmission/Power Steering Dye 164-R3701 or equivalent