Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2003 E-550 v.1 User Manual
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Fluid
Ford Part
Name
Application
Capacity
Transmission
fluid
6
Motorcraft
MERCON
V
ATF
Automatic
(4R70W)
13.2L (13.9
quarts)
7
Motorcraft
MERCON
ATF
Automatic
(4R100 except
E-450)
16.1L (17.0
quarts)
7
Automatic
(4R100 E-450
and E-550)
16.7L (17.7
quarts)
7
Windshield
washer fluid
Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
All
4.0L (4.2
quarts)
1
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
2
If your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant it
is considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the
axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should
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.
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A, for complete refill of 8.8 inch
and 9.75 inch Traction-Lok axles.
3
Fill Dana rear axles to 6 mm to 19 mm (1/4 inch to 3/4 inch) below
bottom of fill hole.
4
Visteon Traction-Lok axles require 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction
Modifier XL—3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A.
Dana limited-slip axles (E250/350/450/550) require 237ml (8 oz.) of
Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ—19B546–A or equivalent meeting Ford
specification EST-M2C118-A.
5
Optional fuel tank 208L (55 gallon).
6
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
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