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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999WINDSTAR BASE, VAN CARGO, 3.8 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4SECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/o Rear AC | 7.00 OZS. | 0.2 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Rear A/C | 11.00 OZS. | 0.32 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/Auxiliary Air Cond | 3.50 LBS. | 1.58 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/o Aux Air Cond | 2.75 LBS. | 1.24 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 12.25 QTS. | 11.59 L | MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | w/o Rear Heater | 12.00 QTS. | 11.35 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | DO NOT use FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange color). | S | |
| Engine Coolant | w/Rear Heater | 14.00 QTS. | 13.24 L | 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water | DO NOT use FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange color). | S | |
| Engine Oil | 3.8L Eng | w/Filter | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. | S |
| Fuel Tank | 26.00 GALS. | 98.42 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.