Fluid Ford Part
Name
Application Capacity
Power steering
fluid
Motorcraft
MERCON威 ATF
All Fill to MAX line
on reservoir
Rear axle
3
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
All 2.5–2.7 pints
(1.2–1.3L)
Fuel tank N/A All 18.5 gallons
(70.0L)
Transmission
fluid
4
Motorcraft
MERCON威V
ATF
Automatic
(5R55S)
11.9 quarts
(11.2L)
5
Windshield
washer fluid
Motorcraft
Premium
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
be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water. Fill 1/4
inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.
4
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 information 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
Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
2005 Thunderbird (tbr)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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