2001 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 207

Capacities and specifications Fluid Rear axle lubricant 2 Ford Part Name Application Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Fuel tank N/A 7 .5 inch axle Capacity 1.5L (3.25 pints) 8.8 inch axle 2.0L (4.25 pints) All Automatic with 3.8L OHV V6 engine Automatic with 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 59.4L (15.7 gallons) 13.1L (13.9 quarts) 4 12.0L (12.8 quarts) 4 2.6L (5.6 pints) 5 3.8L (8.0 pints) 5 3.8L (4.0 quarts) Transmission fluid Motorcraft 3 MERCON௡V ATF Motorcraft MERCON௡ ATF Mobil 1 Synthetic௡ ATF Windshield washer fluid Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate Manual with 3.8L OHV V6 engine Manual with 4.6L SOHC V8 engine All Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Rear axle lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water. Fill 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole. 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. 3 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. 4 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. 2 1 207