Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2003 Mustang v.3 User Manual
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Fluid
Ford Part
Name
Application
Capacity
Transmission
fluid
3
Motorcraft
MERCON
V
ATF
Automatic
with 3.8L
OHV V6
engine
13.1L (13.9
quarts)
4
Automatic
with 4.6L
SOHC
V8/4.6L 4v
V8 (Mach 1)
engine
12.0L (12.8
quarts)
4
Motorcraft
MERCON
ATF
Manual with
3.8L OHV V6
engine
2.6L (5.6
pints)
5
Synthetic
MERCON
ATF
Manual with
4.6L SOHC
V8/4.6L 4v
V8 (Mach 1)
engine
3.8L (8.0
pints)
5
Windshield
washer fluid
Motorcraft
Premuim
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
All
3.8L (4.0
quarts)
1
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your
vehicle.
2
Rear axle 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
Traction-Lok axles.
3
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is
used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated
on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON
and MERCON
V are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCON
and MERCON V. Refer to your
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