Ford Explorer Sport (2003 year). Manual - part 46
Fluid
Ford Part Name Application
Capacity
Rear axle
lubricant
5
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
Refer to
Footnote 6
2.9-3.1L
(5.5-5.8 pints)
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
Refer to
Footnote 7
Windshield
washer fluid
Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
All
2.6L
(2.7 quarts)
1
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON
威 and
MERCON
威 V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON威 and
MERCON
威 V. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
2
Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
3
Fill to bottom of filler plug hole.
4
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
5
Fill to 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of filler
plug hole.
6
For vehicles equipped with a conventional rear axle, refer to your
scheduled maintenance guide for axle fluid change intervals.
7
Vehicles equipped with Traction-Lok axle require synthetic rear axle
lubricant. Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are lubricated for life.
These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or service is required. The axle lubricant should be changed
any time the axle has been submerged in water.
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles.
8
Service refill capacity for the manual transmission is determined by
filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle
on a level surface.
Maintenance and Specifications
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