Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2004 Escape v.1 User Manual
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Fluid
Ford Part Name Application
Capacity
Engine coolant
4
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
2.0L I4 Zetec
engine with
manual
transaxle
5.0L (5.3
quarts)
2.0L I4 Zetec
engine with
automatic
transaxle
6.0L (6.3
quarts)
3.0L V6
Duratec engine
with automatic
transaxle
10.0L (10.6
quarts)
Rear axle
lubricant
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
4X4
1.4L (2.96
pints)
5
Windshield
washer fluid
Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
All
2.6L (2.7
quarts)
1
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick blade. MERCON
and
MERCON
V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON and
MERCON
V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
2
Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
3
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.
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 fill hole.
6
Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C153–H and the API Certification mark.
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