What differential fluid does a 1996-2001 Grand Marquis / Crown Victoria / Town Car use?

Standard axles use GL-5 gear oil; Limited-Slip axles use GL-5 (with 4 oz. of friction modifier), 80W-90 for all temperatures.

What gear oil is specified for 2002-06 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car limited-slip differentials?

GL-5 with friction modifier, Synthetic 75W-140 for all temperatures.

How much fluid does the 8.8" ring gear differential hold?

1996-03: 1.8 liters (3.8 pints); 2004-06: 2.2 liters (4.6 pints). Fill to 1/4"–9/16" (6-13 mm) below the fill hole.

What transmission fluid is specified for the 1996-06 AOD-E or 4R70W automatic?

MA (MERCON), with a footnote that Ford recommends MERCON-V for transmissions experiencing vibration or shudder under light to moderate acceleration above 35 mph; when changing to MERCON-V, drain all fluid including torque converter, cooler and lines. Initial refill capacity is 4.7 liters (5.0 quarts).

What fluids are specified for the brake and power steering reservoirs?

Brake Fluid Reservoir: HBH. Power Steering Reservoir: MA.

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1996-2006 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis/Town Car Differential Fluid Specs & Capacity

Scanned service-manual page of transmission and differential fluid capacity and lubricant spec tables

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Scanned service-manual page listing transmission, differential and other-component fluid capacities and lubricant specifications for various Ford/Mercury/Lincoln models.

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This is a photographed page from a lubrication/fluid specification guide (Pennzoil domestic lube guide) covering 1996-2006 Ford/Lincoln/Mercury full-size cars. The left column lists automatic transmission fluid specs for 1996-06 AOD-E or 4R70W transmissions (MA/MERCON, with a footnote recommending MERCON-V for shudder issues) with a 4.7 L / 5.0 qt initial refill capacity. The differential section covers 1996-2001 and 2002-06 Crown Victoria (including Police), Grand Marquis, and Town Car: standard axles take GL-5 gear oil, limited-slip axles take GL-5 with friction modifier — 80W-90 for 1996-2001 and Synthetic 75W-140 for 2002-06 and 1997-2006 Limousine. Refill capacities: 1996-03 8.8" ring gear 1.8 L / 3.8 pt; 2004-06 2.2 L / 4.6 pt; 1996-03 7.5" ring gear 1.5 L / 3.2 pt; 1999-05 Town Car Limousine 2.2 L / 4.6 pt. Limited-slip axles require 4 oz of friction modifier; fill 1/4"–9/16" below the fill hole. Brake fluid is HBH spec and power steering is MA (MERCON). The page also begins sections for 1996-97 Thunderbird/Cougar, 1996-98 Lincoln Mark VIII, and (right column, partly cut off) Mustang manual transmission and differential specs plus 2005-06 Mustang.

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Frequently asked questions

What differential fluid does a 1996-2001 Grand Marquis / Crown Victoria / Town Car use?: Standard axles use GL-5 gear oil; Limited-Slip axles use GL-5 (with 4 oz. of friction modifier), 80W-90 for all temperatures.
What gear oil is specified for 2002-06 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car limited-slip differentials?: GL-5 with friction modifier, Synthetic 75W-140 for all temperatures.
How much fluid does the 8.8" ring gear differential hold?: 1996-03: 1.8 liters (3.8 pints); 2004-06: 2.2 liters (4.6 pints). Fill to 1/4"–9/16" (6-13 mm) below the fill hole.
What transmission fluid is specified for the 1996-06 AOD-E or 4R70W automatic?: MA (MERCON), with a footnote that Ford recommends MERCON-V for transmissions experiencing vibration or shudder under light to moderate acceleration above 35 mph; when changing to MERCON-V, drain all fluid including torque converter, cooler and lines. Initial refill capacity is 4.7 liters (5.0 quarts).
What fluids are specified for the brake and power steering reservoirs?: Brake Fluid Reservoir: HBH. Power Steering Reservoir: MA.