1999 FORD F150 manual transmission

4.6L V8/5.4L V8 engines
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
3. Power steering fluid reservoir
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Power distribution box
6. Air filter assembly
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Battery
10. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
11. Engine oil filler cap
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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
²If the oil level isbetween the MIN and MAX marks,the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
MAX MIN
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Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and/or dipstick handle
and also in theLubricant specificationssection in theCapacities and
specificationschapter.
Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 250 mL (1/2 pint) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct.
If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by a qualified
technician.
An overfill condition of
transmission fluid may cause
shift and/or engagement
concerns and/or possible
damage.
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid
1. Clean the filler plug.
2. Remove the filler plug and
inspect the fluid level.
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
DON’T ADD
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2. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral
position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Let the engine idle for at least one minute.
4. The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive the
vehicle.
²The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
²If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality
of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is
eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
²Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals
for changing the air filter element.
For information on replacement air filter elements, refer toMotorcraft
Part Numbersin theCapacities and specificationschapter.
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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FluidFord Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT F5-speed manual
33.5L (3.75 quarts)
Automatic- 4R100
(4x2)
415.0L (15.9 quarts)5
Automatic- 4R100
(4x4)415.5L (16.4 quarts)5
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FAutomatic- 4R70W 13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Front axleMotorcraft
SAE 75W90
Axle
Lubricant4x4 vehicles 1.8-2.0L
(3.5-3.7 pints)
Rear axle
3,6
Motorcraft
SAE
75W140
Synthetic
Rear Axle
LubricantF-150 2.6-2.7L
(5.5-5.8 pints)
Rear axle
3,7
Motorcraft
SAE
75W140
Synthetic
Rear Axle
LubricantF-250 3.3-3.5L
(7.0-7.5 pints)8
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.0L (4.25 quarts)
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Fill to bottom of filler hole.
3Your vehicle's rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and
is considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the
axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should
be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Engine CoolantE2FZ-19549-AA
(in Oregon,
F5FZ-19549-CC,
in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-10)ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oilMotorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracks.Multi-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESB-M1C159-A
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots,
brake and clutch
pedal shaft (if
equipped)Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Power steering
fluid, transfer
case fluid (4X4)
and transmission
fluid (manual)Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-BDX or
QDXMERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R100)
2
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-BDX or
QDXMERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
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1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of 8.8 inch and 9.75 inch
Traction-Lok axles. Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of additive friction modifier
C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of
10.25 and 10.5 inch Traction-Lok axles.
2Refer to the dipstick for the type of transmission fluid required. Some
fluid labels may indicate dual usage such as MERCONtand MERCON
Vt. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in transmissions that use
only the MERCONttype fluid. These dual usage fluids may be used in
transmissions that require MERCONtV use.
Using a transmission fluid that indicates a dual usage (MERCONtand
MERCON Vt) in a transmission application requiring MERCONtmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.2L V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 256 281 330
Horsepower205 @ 4750 rpm 220 @ 4500
rpm
1250 @ 4500 rpm
Torque250 lb.-ft. @
3000 rpm290 lb.-ft. @
3250 rpm345 lb.-ft. @
2250 rpm
Recommended
fuel87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)
Ignition system EDIS EDIS Coil on plug
Compression
ratio9.3:1 9.0:1 9.0:1
1All F150 vehicles and F250 with manual transmission. F250 with
automatic transmission is 235 hp @ 4400 rpm.
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detergent in fuel .....................197
filling your vehicle
with fuel ...........................195,198
quality ......................................197
running out of fuel .................197
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................195
Fuses ...................................150,151
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) ...199,200,201
Gauges .........................................12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
engine oil pressure gauge ........15
fuel gauge ..................................12
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................135
Hazard flashers .........................149
Headlamps
aiming ......................................209
bulb specifications ..................208
high beam ..............................9,68
warning chime ..........................11
Heating ........................................56
heater only system ..............56,57
heating and air
conditioning system ............58,60
Hood ..........................................169
Ignition .......................................219
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................203
Instrument panel ..........................6
cleaning ...................................212
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
positions of the ignition ...........61
removing from the ignition ....127
Lamps
autolamp system .......................17
daytime running light ...............16
fog lamps ...................................16headlamps .................................16
headlamps, flash to pass ..........68
instrument panel, dimming .....17
interior lamps ...........................69
replacing bulbs ..204,206,207,208
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................62
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
air suspension .........................119
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
door ajar ....................................11
engine oil pressure ...................10
fuel reset ...................................11
low fuel ........................................6
safety belt ...................................8
service engine soon ....................7
turn signal indicator ...................9
Lumbar support, seats ..........87,88
Manual transmission
reverse .....................................127
Mirrors
fold away ...................................72
side view mirrors (power) .......71
Motorcraft parts ........................198
Octane rating ............................197
Odometer .....................................13
Overdrive .....................................68
Parking brake ............................117
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................154
Power door locks ..............70,80,81
Power steering ..........................118
fluid,
checking and adding .......181,182
Radio ....19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28
29,30,31,33,34,35,36
Relays ........................................150
Remote entry system ............79,80
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