2003 Ford Crown Victoria Owner's Manual - Page 231
2003 Ford Crown Victoria Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Rear axle lubricant 5 Windshield washer fluid Ford Part Name Capacity Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear 2.4L (5.0 pints) Axle Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Fill to line on reservoir Concentrate 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used. 2 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. Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Police or Handling Package refill capacity-12.1L (12.8 quarts). 4 5 3 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for normal service. See your scheduled maintenance guide for Severe Duty requirements. Traction-Lok axles use 2.1-2.3L (4.50-4.75 pints) of rear axle lubricant. 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 rear axle. Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole. 6 Use of sythetic or sythetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. 231 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)