2005 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 227

Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Automatic Transmission fluid3 Manual Transmission fluid3 Windshield washer fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft MERCON௡V ATF Motorcraft MERCON௡ ATF Application All 4.0L V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate All Capacity 11.9 quarts (11.2L)4 2.75 quarts (2.6L) 5 3.2 quarts (3.0L)5 4.0 quarts (3.8L) 1 2 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 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole. Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. 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. Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should be checked by an authorized dealer. 5 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. 4 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-a (4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and the API Certification mark. 6 227 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)