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Fluid - Differential

Differential Oil Capacity

FRONT AXLE
4x4 vehicles 3.7 pints (2.0L)

REAR AXLE
8.8/9.75 inch axle 5.5 pints (2.6L)
10.25 inch axle 6.9 pints (3.3L)

NOTE: Your vehicles 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.

NOTE: Service refill capacity is determined by filling the axle to 1/4-9/16 inch (6-14 mm) below the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118A, for complete fill of 8.8 inch and 9.75 inch Traction-Lok axles.

NOTE: Service refill capacity is determined by filling the axle to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. For 10.25 inch Traction-Lok axles, use 6.5 pints (3.1L) of Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant and 8 oz. (236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A.