2000 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 239

Capacities and specifications 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 Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service interval. 2 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. 3 Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 4 Fill to 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole. 5 Vehicles equipped with a 4.0L SOHC V6 engine may be equipped with a conventional rear axle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for axle fluid change intervals. 6 Vehicles equipped with 4.0L SOHC V6 engine and 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 rear axle ratios or with a 5.0L V8 engine require synthetic rear axle lubricant. Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or service is required. The axle lubricant should be changed any time the axle has been submerged in water. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. 1 239