Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2003 F-550 v.1 User Manual
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Item
Ford part
name or
equivalent
Ford part
number
Ford
specification
Manual
transmission
(6-speed)
Motorcraft
MERCON
ATF
2
XT-2-QDX
MERCON
Automatic
transmission
4R100
(4–speed)
Motorcraft
MERCON
ATF
2
XT-2-QDX
MERCON
Automatic
transmission
5R110W
(5–speed)
Motorcraft
MERCON
SP
ATF
2
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WSS-M2C919–D
Windshield
washer fluid
Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
ZC-32–A
ESR-M17P5-A
1
Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant
that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in
water. Dana rear axles also contain a synthetic lubricant but do require a
change. Refer to your “Service Guide” for change intervals on Dana rear
axles.
2
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 verifythe fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids maybe labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON
and MERCON V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON
type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids maybe used in transmissions that
require the MERCON
V type fluid.
MERCON
and MERCON V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCON
and MERCON V. Use of a transmission
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