Ford Crown Victoria (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Ford Crown Victoria (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 13,1 to 13,2 liters. Service intervals include 15000 miles or 12 months for checks, and changes at 30000 miles or 3 months, 48000 miles or 36 months, and 150000 miles. The data covers 5 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 (2007-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,2 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 150000 miles
  • Code: 4R70/75 E 4/1
Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 (2007-2011)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 13,2 liter (Dry fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 3 months
  • Code: 4R70/75 E 4/1
Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 (2005-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,2 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 150000 miles
  • Code: 4R70/75 E 4/1
Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 (2000-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,1 liter (Dry fill)
  • Change 48000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: 4R70W 4/1
Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,1 liter (Dry fill)
  • Change 48000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: 4R70W 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 carries a dry fill capacity of 13.1 liters for the 1998-2005 model years, a figure that reflects a complete transmission overhaul or rebuild where all fluid has been drained from the torque converter, valve body, and transmission case.
  • Starting with the 2005-2006 model years, the dry fill capacity increased slightly to 13.2 liters, a value that also applies to the 2007-2011 generation.
  • For the 1998-2005 model years under normal use conditions, the fluid change interval is set at 48,000 miles or 36 months, whichever comes first.
  • Beginning with the 2005-2006 model years under normal use conditions, the change interval extended significantly to 150,000 miles, representing a substantial departure from the earlier 48,000-mile schedule.
  • The 2005-2011 model years under normal use conditions also carry a fluid check interval of 15,000 miles or 12 months, a separate maintenance action from the full fluid change.
  • For 2007-2011 model years operated under severe use conditions, the change interval drops to 30,000 miles or 3 months, compared to the 150,000-mile interval specified for normal use in the same generation.
  • The severe use interval of 30,000 miles or 3 months for the 2007-2011 generation reflects how demanding operating conditions, such as frequent towing, stop-and-go driving, or extreme temperatures, accelerate fluid degradation relative to normal use.

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