1999 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 249

Capacities and specifications Fluid Rear axle lubricant2, Ford Part Name Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate Application Refer to footnote 3 2.9-3.1L (5.5-5.8 pints) Capacity Refer to footnote 4 Windshield washer fluid All 2.6L (2.7 quarts) If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid. If your coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 2 Fill to 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole. 3 Vehicles equipped with 4.0L OHV V6 and 4.0L SOHC V6 engines may be equipped with a conventional rear axle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for axle fluid change intervals. 4 Vehicles equipped with 4.0L OHV V6 and 4.0L SOHC V6 engines 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, Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. 1 249