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Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Ford Transit Connect XL?

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Ford Transit Connect XL Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Ford Transit Connect XL. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-10-28 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

Quick Answer

2023 Ford Transit Connect XL: 3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Generation	Years	Top spec
2023	2023	3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35
2021-2022	2021-2022	3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35
2020	2020	3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Structured Spec Sheet // Ford Transit Connect XL Fluid Capacities

Quick Answer:2023 Ford Transit Connect XL: 3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2023):3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant (2023):1.40 LBS. (0.63 KG) — R-1234yf

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2023):8.45 QTS. (7.99 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV/WSS-M2C949-A Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Brake Fluid (2023):— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

Engine Coolant (2023):8.06 QTS. (7.62 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant.

Engine Oil (2023):4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Fuel Tank (2023):15.85 GALS. (59.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2023):3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Air Cond Compressor Oil ( Gas/ Ethanol) (2021-2022):3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant ( Gas/ Ethanol) (2021-2022):1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-1234yf

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( Trans Mfr C D 8 F35) (2021-2022):8.45 QTS. (7.99 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV/WSS-M2C949-A Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Brake Fluid (2021-2022):— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

Engine Coolant (2.0 L Eng) (2021-2022):8.06 QTS. (7.62 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant.

Engine Oil (2.0 L Eng) (2021-2022):4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Fuel Tank (2021-2022):15.85 GALS. (59.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2021-2022):3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Air Cond Compressor Oil ( Gas) (2021-2022):3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant ( Gas) (2021-2022):1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-1234yf

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( Trans Mfr C D 6 F35) (2021-2022):6.87 QTS. (6.5 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV XT-10-QLVC Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Engine Coolant (2.5 L Eng) (2021-2022):9.93 QTS. (9.39 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2021-2022):5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Air Cond Compressor Oil ( Gas) (2020):3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant ( Gas) (2020):1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-1234yf

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( Trans Mfr C D 8 F35) (2020):8.45 QTS. (7.99 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV/WSS-M2C949-A Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Brake Fluid (2020):— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

Engine Coolant (2.0 L Eng) (2020):8.06 QTS. (7.62 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant.

Engine Oil (2.0 L Eng) (2020):4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Fuel Tank (2020):15.85 GALS. (59.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2020):3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( Trans Mfr C D 6 F35) (2020):6.87 QTS. (6.5 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV XT-10-QLVC Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Engine Coolant (2.5 L Eng) (2020):9.93 QTS. (9.39 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2020):5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Air Cond Compressor Oil ( Gas/ Ethanol) (2020):3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant ( Gas/ Ethanol) (2020):1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-1234yf

Air Cond Compressor Oil ( Gas/ Ethanol) (2019):3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant ( Gas/ Ethanol) (2019):1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-1234yf

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( Trans Mfr C D 8 F35) (2019):8.45 QTS. (7.99 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV/WSS-M2C949-A Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Brake Fluid (2019):— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (2019):4.60 GALS. (17.41 L) — MOTORCRAFT Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Engine Coolant (2.0 L Eng) (2019):8.06 QTS. (7.62 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant.

Engine Oil (2.0 L Eng) (2019):4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Fuel Tank (2019):15.85 GALS. (59.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2019):3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Air Cond Compressor Oil ( Gas) (2019):3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant ( Gas) (2019):1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-1234yf

Automatic Transmission Fluid ( Trans Mfr C D 6 F35) (2019):6.87 QTS. (6.5 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV XT-10-QLVC Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Engine Coolant (2.5 L Eng) (2019):9.93 QTS. (9.39 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2019):5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Air Cond Refrigerant (2017-2018):1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2017-2018):6.87 QTS. (6.5 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV XT-10-QLVC Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Brake Fluid (2017-2018):— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

Engine Coolant (2017-2018):8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant

Engine Oil (2017-2018):5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Fuel Tank (2017-2018):15.85 GALS. (59.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2017-2018):3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2016):4.40 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2016):1.50 LBS. (0.68 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2016):9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV XT-10-QLVC Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Brake Fluid (2016):— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

Engine Coolant (1.6 L Eng) (2016):6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant

Engine Oil (1.6 L Eng) (2016):4.00 QTS. (3.78 L) — SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Fully Synthetic Motor Oil

Fuel Tank (2016):15.80 GALS. (59.8 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2016):3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Engine Coolant (2.5 L Eng) (2016):8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2016):5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2015):4.40 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2015):1.95 LBS. (0.88 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2015):6.87 QTS. (6.5 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV XT-10-QLVC Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Brake Fluid (2015):— MOTORCRAFT Super DOT 4 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid

Engine Coolant (2015):6.10 QTS. (5.77 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant

Engine Oil (1.6 L Eng) (2015):3.96 QTS. (3.74 L) — SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Windshield Washer Fluid (2015):— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2015):5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

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2023

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Air Cond Compressor Oil3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant1.40 LBS. (0.63 KG) — R-1234yf

Automatic Transmission Fluid8.45 QTS. (7.99 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV/WSS-M2C949-A Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Brake Fluid— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

Engine Coolant8.06 QTS. (7.62 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant.

Engine Oil4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Fuel Tank15.85 GALS. (59.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Notes

→If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.
→Approximate capacity.
→Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

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2021-2022

2021-2022Open 2021 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Ethanol)3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant (Gas/Ethanol)1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-1234yf

Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 8F35)8.45 QTS. (7.99 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV/WSS-M2C949-A Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Brake Fluid— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)8.06 QTS. (7.62 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant.

Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Fuel Tank15.85 GALS. (59.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant (Gas)1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-1234yf

Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6F35)6.87 QTS. (6.5 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV XT-10-QLVC Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)9.93 QTS. (9.39 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Notes

→If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.
→Approximate capacity.
→Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

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2020

2020Open 2020 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant (Gas)1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-1234yf

Brake Fluid— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)8.06 QTS. (7.62 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant.

Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Fuel Tank15.85 GALS. (59.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)9.93 QTS. (9.39 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Ethanol)3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant (Gas/Ethanol)1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-1234yf

Notes

→If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.
→Approximate capacity.
→Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

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2019

2019Open 2019 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Ethanol)3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant (Gas/Ethanol)1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-1234yf

Brake Fluid— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid4.60 GALS. (17.41 L) — MOTORCRAFT Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)8.06 QTS. (7.62 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant.

Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Fuel Tank15.85 GALS. (59.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35

Air Cond Refrigerant (Gas)1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-1234yf

Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)9.93 QTS. (9.39 L) — Original Fluid: MOTORCRAFT Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant. Service Fluid: MOTORCRATF Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Notes

→If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.
→Approximate capacity.
→Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

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2017-2018

2017-2018Open 2017 manual

Air Cond Refrigerant1.20 LBS. (0.54 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid6.87 QTS. (6.5 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV XT-10-QLVC Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Brake Fluid— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

Engine Coolant8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant

Engine Oil5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Fuel Tank15.85 GALS. (59.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Notes

→If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.
→Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

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2016

2016Open 2016 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil4.40 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant1.50 LBS. (0.68 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV XT-10-QLVC Note: If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

Brake Fluid— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

Engine Coolant (1.6L Eng)6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant

Engine Oil (1.6L Eng)4.00 QTS. (3.78 L) — SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Fully Synthetic Motor Oil

Fuel Tank15.80 GALS. (59.8 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Notes

→If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.
→Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

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2015

2015Open 2015 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil4.40 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant1.95 LBS. (0.88 KG) — R-134a

Brake Fluid— MOTORCRAFT Super DOT 4 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid

Engine Coolant6.10 QTS. (5.77 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant

Engine Oil (1.6L Eng)3.96 QTS. (3.74 L) — SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Windshield Washer Fluid— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Notes

→If the transmission fluid does not drain from the oil leveling plug hole, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.25 L (at operating temperature of 85 - 93 Deg.C, respectively 185 - 199Deg.F) until the fluid level is even with the oil leveling plug hole.
→Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

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Fluid Extraction Pump

Cleanly remove old fluids from reservoirs.

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Clean Shop Rags

Lint-free rags for cleaning dipsticks and spills.

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Multi-Purpose Funnel

Long-neck funnel for hard-to-reach fill points.

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Nitrile Gloves

Keep hands clean during multi-fluid maintenance.

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Basic tool sets, gloves, and cleaning supplies for your Ford Transit Connect XL so the job is ready when the parts arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this data from?: Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a Ford Transit Connect XL use?: 2023 Ford Transit Connect XL: 3.20 OZS. (0.09 L) — PAG Oil/YN-35
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Ford Transit Connect XL?: Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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Published by AllOEMManuals, founded by Lyndon Bedford, an automotive technician with 20 years of experience. He owned and operated a mechanic shop in Hurst, Texas from 2014 to 2022 and continues hands-on repair work.

Content may combine manual references, general repair templates, and AI-assisted drafting. Confirm the source, vehicle configuration, and applicability before working. Report corrections through our contact page.

Last updated: 2026-10-28

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