Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2002 Thunderbird v.1 User Manual
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Item
Ford part
name
Ford part
number
Ford
specification
Windshield
washer fluid
Ultra-clear
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
C9AZ-19550-AC
ESR-M17P5-A
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
Spark plug gap
0.99-1.09 mm (0.039-0.043 inch)
Ignition system
Coil on plug
Compression ratio
10.55:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions
mm (in)
(1) Overall length
4 732mm (186.3 in)
(2) Overall width
1 829mm (72.0 in)
(3) Overall height
1 323 mm (52.1 in)
(4) Wheelbase
2 722 mm (107.2 in)
(5) Track - Front
1 537 mm (60.5 in)
(5) Track - Rear
1 529 mm (60.2 in)
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