Ford Zephyr / Zodiac Mk III, 211E, 213E, 214E (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Ford Zephyr / Zodiac Mk III, 211E, 213E, 214E (EU) models require automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 6,5 to 8 liters. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Zephyr 4, MK III (211E) (1962-1966)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Code: 3/1
Zephyr 6, MK III (213E/214E) (1962-1966)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Code: 3/1
Zodiac, MK III (213E/214E) (1962-1966)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Code: 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Ford Zephyr 4 Mk III (211E) carries an automatic transmission fluid capacity of 6.5 liters under normal use conditions, which is a notably lower figure compared to the six-cylinder variants in the same model family.
  • The Zephyr 6 Mk III, covering both the 213E and 214E engine codes, specifies an 8-liter automatic transmission fluid capacity under normal use conditions, a figure shared exactly by the Zodiac Mk III on the same engine codes.
  • The 1.5-liter difference between the four-cylinder and six-cylinder automatic transmission capacities across the 1962-1966 range reflects the physically larger transmission units typically paired with inline-six engines of that era.
  • All three configurations, the Zephyr 4, Zephyr 6, and Zodiac, share the same normal use condition designation, meaning none of the listed specifications distinguish between standard and severe service intervals for automatic transmission fluid.
  • The Zodiac Mk III and the Zephyr 6 Mk III share identical automatic transmission fluid capacity specifications at 8 liters, consistent with both models using the 213E and 214E engine families across the full 1962-1966 production span.

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