automatic transmission fluid Mercury Mountaineer 1998 Owner's Manuals

1. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
2. Transmission fluid dipstick
3. Engine oil fill cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Battery
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Air filter assembly
9. Engine coolant reservoir
5.0L engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
3. Engine oil fill cap
4. Automatic transmission fluid
dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Battery
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6
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Maintenance and care
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lines. Do not add fluid if the level
is in this range.
7. If the fluid is low, add fluid in
small amounts, continuously
checking the level until it reaches
the correct operating range. Be
sure to put the cap back on the
reservoir.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking and adding automatic
transmission fluid
Follow the scheduled service
intervals outlined in the ªService
Guide.º
Before adding any fluid, make sure
the correct type is used. The type
of fluid used is normally indicated
on the dipstick and/or dipstick
handle and also in theLubricant
specificationssection in the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
An overfill condition of
transmission fluid may cause
shift and/or engagement
concerns and/or possible
damage.
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is below the bottom hole on
the dipstick and outside
temperatures are above 10ÉC
(50ÉF) (see figure to the right).
Your transmission does not use up
fluid. However, it is recommended
that you check the transmission
fluid at least twice a year. The
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Maintenance and care
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4R70W
Automatic with
5.0L engine
(AWD)13.1L
(13.9 quarts)
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC
engine (4x2)9.25L
(9.75 quarts)
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC
engine (4x4)9.55L
(10.0 quarts)
Transfer case Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FAWD 1.25L
(1.3 quarts)
4WD 1.4L
(1.5 quarts)
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
Fluid4.0L engine 7.4L
(7.8 quarts)
5.0L engine 12.1L
(12.8 quarts)
Front axle fluid Motorcraft
80W90 Axle
LubricantAll
1.7L (3.5 pints)
Rear axle
fluid
1,2,3,4Motorcraft SAE
80W90 Axle
LubricantVehicles with
conventional
axles
2.9-3.1L
(5.50-5.80 pints) Motorcraft SAE
75W140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantRefer to
footnotes 2 and
3
Capacities and specifications
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FluidFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Automatic
transmission
(5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Power steering
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Ford
conventional and
traction lok rear
axlesRefer to
footnotes 1, 2
and 3Refer to
footnotes 1, 2
and 3o footnotes 1, 2
and 3
Front axle 4x4 Gear Oil F1TZ-19580-A WSL-M2C191-A
Transfer caseMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Transfer case
Front Output
Slip ShaftPremium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-G or K ESA-M1C75-B
14.0L vehicles with conventional
and Traction-lok rear axles are
filled with Motorcraft SAE 80W90
Premium Rear Axle Lube, part
number XY-80W90±QL, Ford
specification WSP-M2C197±A.
24.0L vehicles with limited slip
differentials and all 5.0L
applications use rear axles that are
filled with Motorcraft SAE 75W140
High Performance Synthetic Rear
Axle Lube, part number
F1TZ-19580±B, Ford specification
WSL-M2C192±A.
34.0L vehicles with limited slip
differentials and all 5.0L
Capacities and specifications
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replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................49
replacing the batteries .............48
Reporting safety defects ..........212
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................69,70
extension assembly ..................71
for children ...............................78
lap and shoulder belts .............68
maintenance ..............................72
proper use .................................66
warning light and
chime ...............................11,71,72
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....85
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................82
tether anchorage hardware .....85
Seats ............................................62
adjusting the seat, manual .......62
adjusting the seat, power ........63
folding rear seats ......................65
lumbar support .........................64
rear seat access ........................65
Servicing your vehicle ..............154
precautions when servicing ...154
Snowplowing .................................3
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart, lubricants .207
Speed control ..............................26
canceling a set speed ...............29
indicator light ...........................30
resuming a set speed ...............30
tap up/tap down .......................28
turning off .................................26
Speedometer ...............................12
Starting your vehicle ........94,95,97
Storage compartments
overhead storage
compartment .............................33Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................14
Tilt steering wheel ......................31
Tires ....................................176,179
checking the pressure ............179
replacing ..................................181
rotating ....................................179
snow tires and chains ............182
treadwear ................................177
Traction-lok rear axle ........123,172
Trailer towing ............................127
tips ...........................................132
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................172
Transmission .............................169
automatic
operation .........................104,105,
106,107,108,109,110
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................169
Trip odometer .............................14
Turn signal
lever ...........................................25
Vehicle dimensions ...................209
Vehicle headlamp aiming
device (VHAD) .........................194
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................211
Vehicle loading ..........................123
Ventilating your vehicle .............99
Warning chimes .............................6
Windows
power windows, operating .......39
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....163
checking and replacing wiper
blades ......................................175
operation ...................................32
Wrecker towing .........................152
Index
215

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 79.5L (20.8 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (with filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure See Safety Compliance
Certification Label on inside of
driver door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Coolant capacity-(4.0L engines) 7.4L (7.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity (5.0L engines) 12.1L (12.8 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir or dipstick
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4R70W transmission)
(5.0L engines only)13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x2 vehicles with 5R55E
transmission and 4.0L SOHC
engine)9.25L (9.75 quarts)75 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x4 vehicles with 5R55E
transmission and 4.0L SOHC
engine)9.5L (10.0 quarts)
Filling station information
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