1999 FORD F250 brake fluid

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component* 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine
Air filter element FA-1634 FA-1634
Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B
Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-233 EV-233
Battery (Standard) BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Battery (Optional) BXT-65-750 BXT-65-650
Spark plugs-platinum** AWSF-22E AWSF-22E
*Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplementfor Motorcraft diesel engine service part
numbers.
**Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Front axle Motorcraft SAE
75W90 Axle
LubricantF-250/350 Dana
50 axle1.8L (3.8 pints)
F-350/450/550
Dana 60 axle2.7L (5.8 pints)
Rear axle
1,2,3Motorcraft SAE
75W140 Synthetic
Rear Axle LubricantF-250 /350
(10.50 inch
axle)3.3L (6.9 pints)
Motorcraft SAE
75W90 Synthetic
Rear Axle LubricantF-350/450
Dana 803.9L (8.3 pints)
Motorcraft SAE
80W90 Premium
Rear Axle LubricantF-550 Dana 135 11.6L
(24.5 pints)
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
75W90 Axle
LubricantXY-75W90-QL WSP-M2C201-A
Rear axleMotorcraft SAE
75W140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lube
1
F1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
Motorcraft SAE
75W90 Synthetic
Rear Axle Lube
1
(Dana 80 axles)XY-75W90-QL WSP-M2C201-A
Motorcraft SAE
80W90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
(Dana 135
axles)XY-80W90-QL WSP-19580-B
Brake fluid and
clutch fluid (if
equipped)High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Engine CoolantE2FZ-19549-AA
(in Oregon,
F5FZ-19549-CC,
in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-10)ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oilMotorcraft
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
and API
Certification
Mark
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA
or F5AZ-
19G209-AAESB-M1C93-A
or
ESR-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 and
transfer case
fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-BDX or
QDXMERCON
Manual
transmission
(5-speed)Synthetic
MERCONAT FE6AZ-19582-B MERCON
Manual
transmission
(6-speed)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmissionMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX
MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
1Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546–A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require
changing unless the axle has been submerged in water. Dana rear axles
also contain a synthetic lubricant butdorequire a change. Refer to your
“Service Guide” for change intervals on Dana rear axles.
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Accessory delay ..........................75
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................92
and child safety seats ..............93
description ................................92
disposal ......................................96
driver air bag ............................94
indicator light ......................10,95
operation ...................................94
passenger air bag .....................94
passenger deactivation switch...96
Air cleaner filter .......................212
Air conditioning ..........................24
Ambulance packages ....................3
Automatic transmission ............116
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................117
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
fluid, specification ..................217
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........217
refill capacities ........................212
traction lok ..............................115
Battery .......................................187
acid, treating emergencies .....187
charging system warning light...12
jumping a disabled battery ....163
maintenance-free ....................187
replacement, specifications ...212
servicing ..................................187
voltage gauge ............................16
Brakes ........................................112
anti-lock .....................112,113,114
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ......................11,113
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....175
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
fluid, specifications ..........215,217
lubricant specifications ...215,217
parking ....................................114
shift interlock ..........................116Break-in period .............................2
Capacities for refilling fluids ....212
CD changer .................................62
Child safety restraints ..............101
child safety belts ....................101
child safety seats ....................102
Child safety seats ......................102
attaching with tether straps ..106
built-in child seat ...................102
in front seat ............................103
in rear seat ..............................103
tether anchorage hardware ...106
Cleaning your vehicle ...............208
engine compartment ..............209
exterior ....................................209
exterior lamps .........................210
instrument panel ....................210
interior .....................................210
plastic parts ............................210
safety belts ..............................211
washing ....................................208
waxing .....................................209
wheels ......................................209
wiper blades ............................210
Clock .............................33,39,49,59
Clutch
fluid ..........................................176
operation while driving ..........119
recommended shift speeds ....120
Compass, electronic ....................19
calibration .................................21
set zone adjustment .................20
Console ........................................76
Controls
power seat .................................83
Coolant ...............................178,180
checking and adding ..............178
refill capacities .................180,212
specifications ...................215,217
Customer Assistance ................223
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................230
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GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....132
calculating ...............................134
definition .................................132
driving with a heavy load ......132
location ....................................132
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................132
calculating ........................132,134
definition .................................132
driving with a heavy load ......132
location ....................................132
Hazard flashers .........................144
Headlamps ...................................22
aiming ......................................208
daytime running lights .............22
flash to pass .........................23,73
high beam .......................12,22,72
turning on and off ....................22
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................24
heater only system ...................24
heating and air
conditioning system .................26
Hood ..........................................171
Ignition .......................................217
positions of the ignition ...........66
removing the key ....................124
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...102
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................203
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................210
lighting up panel and interior....23
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......163
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........66
Lamps
autolamp system .....................203
cargo lamps ...............................23daytime running light ...............22
headlamps .................................22
headlamps, flash to pass .....23,73
instrument panel, dimming .....23
replacing
bulbs ............203,204,205,206,207
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................66
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....11,113
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................13
door ajar ....................................13
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................12
low fuel ........................................8
safety belt .................................11
service engine soon .................8,9
turn signal indicator .................12
Load limits .................................132
GAWR ......................................132
GVWR ......................................132
trailer towing ..........................132
Lubricant specifications ....215,217
Lumbar support, seats ...............84
Manual transmission .................119
fluid capacities ........................212
lubricant specifications ..........217
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............17
menu button .............................18
Mirrors
fold away ...................................76
side view mirrors (power) .......75
Motorcraft parts .................198,212
Octane rating ............................196
Odometer .....................................15
Overdrive .....................................73
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ..................78
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Parking brake ............................114
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....212
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................149
Power door locks ........................75
Power steering ..........................115
fluid, checking and adding ....182
fluid, refill capacity ................212
fluid, specifications ..........215,217
Radio ............................................29
Relays ........................................145
Remote entry system ............77,78
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........77
panic alarm ...............................78
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............78
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ................13,86,87,88,89
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................222
Safety defects, reporting ..........235
Safety restraints ...........86,87,88,89
cleaning the safety belts ...91,211
extension assembly ..................90
for adults .........................87,88,89
for children ......................100,101
lap belt ......................................89
warning light
and chime ...................11,13,90,91
Safety seats for children ..........102
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............86
Seats ............................................82
child safety seats ....................102
cleaning ...................................211
Servicing your vehicle ..............169
Snowplowing ...................3,141,142
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................212,217
Special notice .............................3,4ambulance conversions ..............3
diesel-powered vehicles .............3
four-wheel drive vehicles .......143
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................215,217
Speed control ..............................67
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .........107,109
jump starting ..........................163
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................71
Tachometer .................................16
Tailgate ........................................81
Tilt steering wheel ......................71
Tires .............................152,190,191
changing ...........................152,155
checking the pressure ............191
replacing ..................................193
rotating ....................................191
snow tires and chains ............193
tire grades ...............................191
treadwear ................................190
Towing
recreational towing .................140
wrecker ....................................168
Traction-lok rear axle ...............115
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................186
Transmission .............................116
automatic operation ...............116
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................182
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................185
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
lubricant specifications ..........217
manual operation ....................119
Transmission control indictor
light ..............................................11
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal .............................12,66
Index
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