FORD 2002 Thunderbird - Manual (Page 217)

Fluid Ford Part
Name Application Capacity
Engine coolant 2 Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)
or Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored) 3.9L-4V V8
engine 11.3L (11.9
quarts)
Power steering
fluid Motorcraft
MERCON
௡ ATF
All Fill to MAX line
on reservoir
Engine cooling
fan fluid Motorcraft
MERCON
௡ ATF
All Fill to MAX line
on reservoir
Rear axle 3 Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant All 1.4L (2.9-3.0
pints)
Fuel tank N/A All 68.2L (18.0
gallons)
Transmission
fluid
4
Motorcraft
MERCON
௡V
ATF
Automatic
(5R55N) 11.2L (11.9
quarts)
5
Windshield
washer fluid Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate All Fill to line on
reservoir
1 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 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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
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