Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2006 Escape v.3 User Manual

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Item

Ford Part
Name or
equivalent

Ford Part

Number

Ford

Specification

Automatic
transaxle

2

Motorcraft
MERCON

௡ ATF

XT-2-QDX

MERCON

Power steering
fluid

Motorcraft
MERCON

௡ATF

Rear axle (4X4)

4

Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant

XY-80W90-QL

WSP-M2C197-A

Power Transfer
Unit
(4X4-Manual
Transaxle)

Power Transfer
Unit
(4X4-Automatic
Transaxle)

3

Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant

XY-75W140–QL

WSL-M2C192-A

Windshield
washer fluid

Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate

ZC-32–A

WSB-M8B16–A2

1

DO NOT USE Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant VC-2. Refer

to Adding engine coolant, in this chapter.

2

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

information to determine the correct service interval.

3

The Power Transfer Unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube.

Lubricant levels are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or repair required. Replace Power Transfer Unit lubricant with
specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water.

4

4X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than

–40° F (-40° C) should change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part number
XY-75W140–QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192–A.

2006 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

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