Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Ford Excursion 6.0 P, RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/o Rear AC | 9.00 OZS. | 0.26 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Rear A/C | 14.00 OZS. | 0.41 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/Auxiliary Air Cond | 4.25 LBS. | 1.92 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/o Auxiliary Air Cond | 2.63 LBS. | 1.19 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD 5R110W | TorqShift | 17.50 QTS. | 16.56 L | MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV | FORD Special Service Message 21114: Vehicles equipped with TORQSHIFT AutomaticTransmission should be serviced with MERCON LV ATF in place of MERCON SP. This includes top off as well as fluid replacement. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the TORQSHIFT transmission is acceptable. Use MERCON LV ATF to service vehicles equipped with TORQSHIFT transmission. When adding or replacing ATF in vehicle equipped with TORQSHIFT Transmission, Use MERCON LV ATF. | S |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | 6.90 PTS. | 3.26 L | SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Gear Oil | Add 8 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A) for a complete refill of TRAC-LOK Axles. If the vehicle's rear axle is filled with a synthetic lubricant it is considered lubricated for life. Axle lubricant quantities should not need to be checked 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. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 6.0L Eng | 27.50 QTS. | 26.02 L | FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant | Includes: heater and 5 qts. in Coolant Recovery Tank. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Diesel | 15.00 QTS. | 14.19 L | SAE 15-W40 Super Duty (10Deg. F to 100 Deg. F) Preferred, SAE 10W-30 Super Duty (-10Deg.F to 90 Deg.F) Preferred. | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 44.00 GALS. | 166.55 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V | Fill to "full cold" range on dipstick. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 1.10 GALS. | 4.16 L | 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.
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