Ford 2002 Thunderbird Automobile User Manual


 
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
MERCONV
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 vehicles 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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