Ford Thunderbird Fluid Specifications

Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1981–2005)

Capacities

Specification	Value
(1)	Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted.
(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. (2) Use YN-12B PAG Refrigerant Oil (Part No. F2AZ-19577-AB) with specification WSH-M1C231-B or SP-20 PAG Oil with specification WST-M1C231-B2. (3) Re	(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted.
(2)	Use YN-12B PAG Refrigerant Oil (Part No. F2AZ-19577-AB) with specification WSH-M1C231-B or SP-20 PAG Oil with specification WST-M1C231-B2.
(3)	Refrigerant oil and refrigerant capacity not available at time of publication. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment.
Aspire	(2) 5.0 25.0
CAPACITY, Refill:	7.5" ring gear: Thunderbird/Cougar
CAPACITY, Refill:	Aspire
CAPACITY, Total Fill:	4R70W 12.5
Continental	(2) 7.0 34.0
Contour & Mystique	(2) 7.0 24.5-27.5
Cooling Capacity	11.6
Cougar & Thunderbird	(2) 7.0 35.0-37.0
Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis	(2) 7.0 34.0
Escort & Tracer	(2) (3) (3)
Fuel Tank	18
Fuel Tank	18.8
Mark VIII	(2) 7.0 33.0-35.0
Mustang	(2) 7.0 34.0
Probe	(2) 6.8 28.0
Sable & Taurus	(2) 7.0 34.0
Town Car	(2) 7.0 34.0
TYPE	Probe, Capri (ex. Turbo)
TYPE:	Standard

Fluid Types & Grades

Specification	Value
Fluid Type	Motorcraft Mercon ATF
Fluid Type Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Check the container verify the fluid is MERCON(r) V approved. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the transmission dips	MERCON(r) V ATF
Type	Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. If DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
Type	Motorcraft Mercon V ATF
Type	Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Fluid Concentrate
Unleaded Fuel	91