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2018 FORD EXPLORER
3.5L V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
6 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 2018 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 · FWD
Fluid Type
Mercon LV ATF
Spec: Mercon LV
Capacity
13.9qt
13.15 L
Drain & Refill
5.5 qt
5.2 L
Change Interval
150,000 mi
241,350 km

Notes

6F50 6-speed automatic transmission. Ford lists as lifetime fill but recommend service at severe duty intervals

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