AXLE CAPACITIES

Application

Pts. (L)

Blackwood ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

5.5 (2.6)

Econoline

Rear

8.8" & 9.75" Ford ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

5.8 (2.7)

9.75" Dana M60-1U ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

6.3 (3.0)

10.5" Dana M70-TR ⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾

7.4 (3.5)

10.5" Dana M70-2U ⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾

6.6 (3.1)

Escape

Rear ⁽³⁾

2.95 (1.4)

Excursion

Front ⁽³⁾

5.9 (2.8)

Rear ⁽¹⁾

6.9 (3.3)

Expedition & Navigator

Front ⁽³⁾

3.7 (1.7)

Rear ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

5.5 (2.6)

Explorer & Mountaineer

Front ⁽³⁾

3.6 (1.7)

Rear ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

2.9 (1.4)

Explorer Sport & Explorer Sport Trac

Front ⁽³⁾

3.25 (1.5)

Rear

Conventional ⁽³⁾

5.5 (2.6)

Traction-Lok ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

5.25 (2.5)

F150 Pickup

Front ⁽³⁾

3.6 (1.7)

Rear

8.8" & 9.75" Ford ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

5.5 (2.6)

10.25" Ford ⁽⁴⁾⁽¹⁾

6.9 (3.3)

F250-550 Pickup

Front ⁽³⁾

5.9 (2.8)

Rear

Dana S135 ⁽¹⁾

24.5 (11.6)

10.5" Ford ⁽⁴⁾⁽¹⁾

7.0 (3.3)

11.25" Dana 80 ⁽¹⁾

Conventional

8.5 (4.0)

Traction-Lok ⁽⁴⁾

8 (3.8)

Ranger

Front ⁽³⁾

3.25 (1.5)

Rear ⁽²⁾⁽³⁾

5.0 (2.4)

⁽¹⁾	75W-140 synthetic gear lube.

⁽²⁾	Add 4 oz. (118 ml) friction modifier for Traction-Lok axles.

⁽³⁾	80W-90 gear lube.

⁽⁴⁾	Add 8 oz. (237 ml) friction modifier for Traction-Lok axles.

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.

Safety Warning

Differential Fluid Capacities

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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