Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2004 Thunderbird v.2 User Manual
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Item
Ford part
name
Ford part
number
Ford
specification
Rear Axle
Lubricant
Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
2
XY-75W90-QFEHP
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Motorcraft
MERCON
V
ATF
3
XT-5-QM
MERCON
V
Windshield
washer fluid
Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
ZC-32-A
WSB-M8B16–A2
1
Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
2
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not
require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.
3
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.
ENGINE DATA
Engine
3.9L-4V V8 engine
Displacement
3 949 cc (241 cid)
Required fuel
91 octane
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Ignition system
Coil on plug
Compression ratio
10.75:1
2004 Thunderbird (tbr)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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