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Service Specifications

SYSTEM REFRIGERANT CAPACITIES

Application Ounces
FWD Models 41
Town Car (1) 48
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis (1) 52
All Other Models 40
(1) Add 4 oz. more if temperature is below zero (0°F).
COMPONENT OIL REPLACEMENT QUANTITIES

Component Ounces
Accumulator Amount drained plus 1 oz.
Condenser 1
Evaporator 3
Receiver-Drier 1
COMPRESSOR BELT TENSION (Lbs.) (1)

Application New Belt Used Belt
FWD 150-190 140-160
RWD
4-Cyl. 120-160 110-130
V6 & V8 (2) 150-190 140-160
6.0L 169 146
(1) Using standard strand tension gauge.
(2) Mustang/Capri 5.0L tension is not adjustable.
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITIES

Application Quarts (Liters)
FWD Models 8.1 (7.6)
Capri & Mustang
2.3L 9.3 (8.9)
2.3L Turbo 10.5 (10.0)
5.0L 13.5 (12.7)
Cougar & Thunderbird
2.3L Turbo 10.5 (10.0)
3.8L 10.7 (10.1)
5.0L 14.2 (13.4)
Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis
5.0L 13.4 (12.6)
5.0L Police 13.4 (12.7)
5.8L Police 13.8 (13.0)
LTD & Marquis
2.3L 9.4 (8.9)
3.8L 10.7 (10.1)
Mark VII 14.3 (13.5)
Continental & Town Car 13.4 (12.7)
All Trailer Tow Models 14.6 (13.9)