2000 FORD E-250 brake fluid

For E-SuperDuty vehicles with the Hydro-Boost Brake System,
do not press the brake pedal after the engine has been turned
off.
5. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level is
between the arrows in the FULL COLD range.
6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the FULL COLD range. Be sure to put the
dipstick back in the reservoir.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30
minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
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Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of water
for best results. To avoid spots,
avoid washing when the hood is still
warm, immediately after or during
exposure to strong sunlight.
During winter months, it is especially important to wash the vehicle on a
regular basis. Large quantities of dirt and road salt are difficult to
remove and also cause damage to the vehicle.
Any gasoline spilled on the vehicle or deposits such as bird droppings
should be washed and sponged off as soon as possible. Deposits not
removed promptly can cause damage to the vehicle's paintwork.
Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car
wash. If you have wax applied to the vehicle at a commercial car wash, it
is recommended that you clean the wiper blades and windshield as
described inCleaning the wiper blades and windshield.
After washing, apply the brakes several times to dry them.
Waxing your vehicle
Waxing your vehicle on a regular basis will reduce minor scratches and
paint damage.
Wax when water stops beading on the surface. This could be every three
or four months, depending on operating conditions.
Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use a cleaning fluid with a
clean cloth to remove any bugs before waxing your vehicle. Use tar
remover to remove any tar spots.
Avoid getting wax on the windshield, or on any surfaces which appear
coarse or bumpy. If you have wax applied at a commercial car wash, it is
recommended that you clean the wiper blades and windshield as
described inCleaning the wiper blades and windshield.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
oil-gasoline
engine (includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilAll 5.7L
(6.0 quarts)
Engine oil-diesel
engine (includes
filter change)Refer to the7.3L Power Stroke Direct Injection
Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement.
Engine
coolant-gasoline
engine
1
Premium Engine
Coolant4.2L V6 engine 22.0L
(23.3 quarts)
4.2L V6 engine
with aux rear
heat24.0L
(25.4 quarts)
4.6L V8 engine 23.7L
(25.0 quarts)
4.6L V8 engine
with aux rear
heat25.7L
(27.2 quarts)
5.4L V8 engine 27.4L
(29.0 quarts)
5.4L V8 engine
with aux rear
heat29.4L
(31.0 quarts)
6.8L V10 engine 29.0L
(30.6 quarts)
6.8L V10 engine
with aux rear
heat31.0L
(32.8 quarts)
Engine
coolant-diesel
engineRefer to the7.3L Power Stroke Direct Injection
Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement.
1
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5Optional fuel tank 208L (55 gallon).
6Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONtand MERCONtV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONttype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONtV type fluid.
MERCONtand MERCONtV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONtand MERCONtV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONtmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
7Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may
vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The
amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the
indication on the dipstick's normal operating range.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantF7AZ-19G208-BA
and
F5AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Engine CoolantE2FZ-19549-AA
(in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-8-B)ESE-M97B44-A
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine
oil-gasoline
engineMotorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Engine oil-diesel
engineRefer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement.
Hinges, latches,
Striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge, and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantE8AZ-19A501-B none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R100)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
tranmission
(4R70W)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Disc brake
caliper railsSilicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundD7AZ-19A331-A
(Motorcraft
WA-10)ESE-M1C171-A
Parking brake
assembly
(E-Super Duty)Motorcraft
MERCONt
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Ford
conventional and
Traction-Lok
axles (E-150)
2
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantF1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
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Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................88
and child safety seats ..............90
description ................................88
disposal ......................................93
driver air bag ............................90
indicator light ......................12,92
operation ...................................90
passenger air bag .....................90
Air cleaner filter ................155,199
Air conditioning ..........................18
Ambulance packages ....................4
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................158
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .......................109,110
Audio system (see Radio) .........25
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................115
fluid, adding ............................165
fluid, checking ........................165
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
fluid, specification ..................206
Auxiliary power point .................24
Axle
lubricant specifications ...203,206
refill capacities ........................200
traction lok ..............................113
Battery .......................................167
acid, treating emergencies .....167
charging system
warning light .............................12
disconnecting ..........................170
jumping a disabled battery ....144
maintenance-free ....................167
replacement, specifications ...199
servicing ..................................167
voltage gauge ............................16
Belt minder .................................84
Brakes ........................................109
anti-lock ............................109,110anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ......................10,110
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....156
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
fluid, specifications ..........203,206
lubricant specifications ...203,206
shift interlock ..........................114
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ....200
Cassette tape player ...................36
Child safety restraints ................94
child safety belts ......................94
Child safety seats ........................95
in front seat ..............................96
in rear seat ................................96
tether anchorage hardware .....99
Cleaning your vehicle ...............193
engine compartment ..............195
exterior .............................195,198
exterior lamps .........................196
instrument panel ....................197
instrument panel lens ............197
interior .....................................197
plastic parts ............................196
safety belts ..............................198
washing ....................................194
waxing .....................................194
wheels ......................................195
windows ..................................198
wiper blades ............................196
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............18
Clock .............................28,35,45,55
Controls
power seat .................................72
Coolant
checking and adding ..............158
refill capacities .................161,200
specifications ...................203,206
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
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Motorcraft parts .................183,199
Octane rating ............................181
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................152
Overdrive .....................................64
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................68
Parking brake ............................111
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....199
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................134
Power door locks ........................66
Power steering ..........................112
fluid, checking and adding ....164
fluid, refill capacity ................200
fluid, specifications ..........203,206
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................113
Radio ............................................25
Relays .................................130,137
Remote entry system ............67,68
illuminated entry ......................70
locking/unlocking doors ...........68
panic alarm ...............................68
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................70
replacing the batteries .............69
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ................13,77,79,80,81
Safety defects, reporting ..........222
Safety restraints ...........77,79,80,81
belt minder ...............................84
cleaning the safety belts ...87,198
extension assembly ..................83
for adults .........................79,80,81
for children ..........................93,94
lap belt ......................................82
warning
light and chime ...............12,13,83
Safety seats for children ............95
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............77Seats ............................................71
child safety seats ......................95
Servicing your vehicle ..............150
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................199,206
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............4
diesel-powered vehicles .............5
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ............................203,206
Speed control ..............................59
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .........104,106
jump starting ..........................144
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................63
Tilt steering wheel ......................63
Tires ......................137,174,175,176
changing ...........................137,138
checking the pressure ............176
replacing ...........................140,177
rotating ....................................176
snow tires and chains ............178
tire grades ...............................175
treadwear ................................175
Towing ................................120,176
recreational towing .................126
trailer towing ..........................120
wrecker ....................................149
Traction-lok rear axle ...............113
Transmission .............................114
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................165
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
lubricant specifications ...203,206
Transmission
control indicator light .................12
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal .............................13,59
Vehicle dimensions ...................206
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