2006 Ford Escape Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish) - Page 277
2006 Ford Escape Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) 4 Engine coolant Application 2.3L I4 engine with manual transaxle 2.3L I4 engine with automatic transaxle 3.0L V6 Duratec engine with automatic transaxle 4X4 Capacity 5.3 quarts (5.0L) 6.3 quarts (6.0L) 10.6 quarts (10.0L) Rear axle lubricant Windshield washer fluid 1 Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate 2.96 pints (1.4L) 5 All 2.7 quarts (2.6L) Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick blade. MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. 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. Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Fill to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole. 6 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. 5 4 3 2 277