Generation 1 - 1986-1991
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1986 - 1989
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A/C Refrigerant
| R-12 | 41.00 OZ. ( 1.2L ) |
| R-12 Recommended | |
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
| Application | Volume |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-Cyl | 8.30 QTS. ( 7.9L ) |
| 3.0L 6-Cyl | 13.10 QTS. ( 12.4L ) |
| 3.8L 6-Cyl | 13.10 QTS. ( 12.4L ) |
| 1986-1987: Type F or Dexron II 1988-1991: Dexron III/Mercon |
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Manual Transmission Fluid
| Application | Volume |
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| 2.5L 4-Cyl | 6.20 QTS. ( 5.9L ) |
| 3.0L SHO 6-Cyl | 6.20 QTS. ( 5.9L ) |
| 1986-1987: Type F or Dexron II 1988-1991: Dexron III/Mercon |
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Brake Fluid
| Application | Volume |
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| All Applicable Models Top-Off As Required |
1986-1988: Ford Heavy Duty Brake Fluid 1989-1991: DOT 3 |
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Engine Coolant
| Application | Volume |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-Cyl | 8.30 QTS. ( 7.9L ) |
| 3.0L 6-Cyl | 11.00 QTS. ( 10.4L ) |
| 3.0L SHO 6-Cyl | 11.60 QTS. ( 11.0L ) |
| 3.8L 6-Cyl | 12.10 QTS. ( 11.5L ) |
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Engine Oil
| Application | Volume* |
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| 2.5L 4-Cyl | 4.50 QTS. ( 4.3L ) |
| 3.0L 6-Cyl | 4.50 QTS. ( 4.7L ) |
| 3.0L SHO 6-Cyl | 5.00 QTS. ( 4.7L ) |
| 3.8L 6-Cyl | 5.00 QTS. ( 4.7L ) |
| * Volume includes filter. SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20°F to 100°F) 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0°F to Above 100°F) |
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Fuel Tank
| Application | Volume |
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| Standard | 16.00 GALS. ( 60.6L ) |
| Optional | 18.60 GALS. ( 70.4L ) |
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Power Steering
| Application | Volume |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-Cyl | 0.85 QTS. ( 0.8L ) |
| 3.0L 6-Cyl | 0.85 QTS. ( 0.8L ) |
| 3.0L SHO 6-Cyl | 1.0 QTS. ( 0.9L ) |
| 3.8L 6-Cyl | 0.9 QTS. ( 0.9L ) |
| Type F ATF Recommended | |
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1990 - 1991
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A/C Refrigerant
| Application | Volume |
|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 43.00 OZS. ( 1.3L ) |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 39.00 OZS. ( 1.2L ) |
| R-12 Recommended | |
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
| Application | Volume |
|---|---|
| 3-Speed | 8.00 QTS. ( 7.6L ) |
| 4-Speed Overdrive | 12.80 QTS. ( 12.1L ) |
| Dexron III/Mercon Recommended | |
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Manual Transmission Fluid
| Application | Volume |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-Cyl | 6.20 QTS. ( 5.9L ) |
| 3.0L SHO 6-Cyl | 6.20 QTS. ( 5.9L ) |
| Dexron III/Mercon Recommended | |
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Brake Fluid
| Application | Volume |
|---|---|
| All Applicable Models Top-Off As Required |
DOT 3 Recommended |
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Engine Coolant
| Application | Volume |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-Cyl | 8.30 QTS. ( 7.9L ) |
| 3.0L 6-Cyl | 11.00 QTS. ( 10.4L ) |
| 3.0L SHO 6-Cyl | 11.60 QTS. ( 11.0L ) |
| 3.8L 6-Cyl | 12.10 QTS. ( 11.5L ) |
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Engine Oil
| Application | Volume* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-Cyl | 4.50 QTS. ( 4.3L ) |
| 3.0L 6-Cyl | 4.50 QTS. ( 4.7L ) |
| 3.0L SHO 6-Cyl | 5.00 QTS. ( 4.7L ) |
| 3.8L 6-Cyl | 5.00 QTS. ( 4.7L ) |
| * Volume includes filter. SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20°F to 100°F) 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0°F to Above 100°F) |
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Fuel Tank
| Application | Volume |
|---|---|
| Standard | 16.00 GALS. ( 60.6L ) |
| Optional (Standard on SHO) |
18.60 GALS. ( 70.4L ) |
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Power Steering
| Application | Volume |
|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-Cyl | 0.85 QTS. ( 0.8L ) |
| 3.0L 6-Cyl | 0.85 QTS. ( 0.8L ) |
| 3.0L SHO 6-Cyl | 1.0 QTS. ( 0.9L ) |
| 3.8L 6-Cyl | 0.9 QTS. ( 0.9L ) |
| Type F ATF Recommended | |

