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Ford Explorer ST Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Ford Explorer ST. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-05-13 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2024 Ford Explorer ST: 5.40 OZS. (0.15 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35

GenerationYearsTop spec
202420245.40 OZS. (0.15 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35
202320233.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35
202220223.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35

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2024 Ford Explorer ST: 5.40 OZS. (0.15 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35

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2024

2024
Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.0L Eng)5.40 OZS. (0.15 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35
Air Cond Refrigerant (3.0L Eng)2.18 LBS. (0.98 KG) — R-1234yf
Automatic Transmission Fluid12.60 QTS. (11.92 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Brake Fluid— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. Note: Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
Differential Gear Oil (3.0L Eng)1.90 QTS. (1.79 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant
Differential Gear Oil (4WD)0.60 QTS. (0.56 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)18.00 QTS. (17.03 L) — MOTORCRAFT Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
Fuel Tank (3.0L Eng)20.20 GALS. (76.46 L)
Transfer Case Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV
Windshield Washer Fluid— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Notes
  • →Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
  • →Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
  • →To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
  • →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
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2023

2023
Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.0L Eng)3.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 10R60)13.09 QTS. (12.38 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Brake Fluid— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. Note: Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
Differential Gear Oil (3.0L Eng)1.90 QTS. (1.79 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant
Differential Gear Oil (4WD)0.60 QTS. (0.56 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)16.40 QTS. (15.52 L) — MOTORCRAFT Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
Fuel Tank (3.0L Eng)20.20 GALS. (76.46 L)
Transfer Case Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV
Windshield Washer Fluid— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Notes
  • →Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
  • →Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
  • →To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
  • →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
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2022

2022
Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.0L Eng)3.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 10R60)12.90 QTS. (12.2 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Brake Fluid— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. Note: Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
Differential Gear Oil (3.0L Eng)1.90 QTS. (1.79 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant
Differential Gear Oil (4WD)0.60 QTS. (0.56 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)16.40 QTS. (15.52 L) — MOTORCRAFT Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
Fuel Tank (3.0L Eng)20.20 GALS. (76.46 L)
Transfer Case Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV
Windshield Washer Fluid— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Notes
  • →Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
  • →Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
  • →To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
  • →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
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Written by AllOEMManuals Editorial Team. Reviewed by ASE-certified technicians and updated with factory-reference checks for fitment-sensitive steps.

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Last updated: 2026-05-13

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