Suitable for Ford Explorer 4.9 V8 (1996–2002)

For the Ford Explorer 4.9 V8 (1996–2002), the manufacturer specifies motor oil 0W-30 (ACEA C3), 10W-30 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SL), 5W-30 (Ford WSS-M2C 912-A1, Ford WSS-M2C 913-A, Ford WSS-M2C 913-B), or 5W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SP).

Fluids and approvals for the Ford Explorer 4.9 V8 (1996–2002)

FluidRequirement
Motor oil0W-30: ACEA C310W-30: ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SL5W-30: Ford WSS-M2C 912-A1, Ford WSS-M2C 913-A, Ford WSS-M2C 913-B5W-40: ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SP
Manual gearbox & axle oilFord ESP-M2C 166-H, Ford Mercon
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)Ford ESP-M2C 166-H, Ford Mercon
Axle & differential oil75W-140, API GL5
Brake fluidFMVSS 116 DOT 3, FMVSS 116 DOT 4
Coolant & antifreezeG11, G12
Power steering fluidFord ESP-M2C 166-H, Ford Mercon