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2016 FORD EXPLORER
3.5L V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
14 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 · FWD
Fluid Type
Mercon LV ATF
Spec: WSS-M2C938-A
Capacity
13.9qt
13.15 L
Drain & Refill
5.5 qt
5.2 L

Notes

6F50 6-speed automatic - Ford specifies lifetime fill, but drain-and-refill maintenance recommended every 60k-100k miles

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