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2001 FORD EXPLORER
5.0L V8•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
12 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 2001 Ford Explorer 5.0L V8 · AWD
Fluid Type
Mercon V ATF
Spec: Mercon V
Capacity
14qt
13.24 L
Drain & Refill
5 qt
4.73 L
Change Interval
50,000 mi
80,450 km

Notes

5R55E transmission, pan drop service ~5 qts, total refill ~14 qts

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