FORD 2002 Thunderbird - Manual (Page 218)

be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water. Fill 6
mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole.
4 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.
5 Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should
be checked by a qualified service technician.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
name Ford part
number Ford
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstrips Silicone
Lubricant F5AZ-19553-AA ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, door
hinges, striker
plates, seat
tracks and fuel
filler door hinge Multi-Purpose
Grease XL-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored) VC-4–A (US) or
CXC-10 (Canada ESE-M97B44–A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored) VC-7-A (VC-7–B
in Oregon) WSS-M97B51-A1
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