2001 Lincoln LS Owner's Manual - Page 247

Capacities and specifications Fluid Rear axle 3 Fuel tank Transmission fluid 4 Ford Part Name Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant N/A Motorcraft MERCON V ATF Motorcraft MERCON ATF Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate Application All Capacity 1.4L (2.9-3.0 pints) All Automatic (5R55N) Manual All Windshield washer fluid 1 68.2L (18.0 gallons) 11.2L (11.9 quarts) 5 1.1L (2.3 pints) 6 Fill to line on reservoir Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used. 2 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. 3 Your vehicle's rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is considered lubricated for life. These 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. 4 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 5 Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should be checked by a qualified service technician. 6 Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. 247