2000 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS automatic transmission

5Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may
vary based on cooler size and if equipped with 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
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Engine CoolantE2FZ-19549-AA
(in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-8-B)ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
(4R100)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Parking brake
assemblyMotorcraft
MERCONXT-2-QDX MERCON
Dana Axle Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantF1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
Capacities and specifications
94

Air cleaner filter ....................61,92
Ambulance packages ....................3
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ...........................27,28
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................31
fluid, refill capacities ................93
fluid, specification ....................95
Axle
lubricant specifications ............95
refill capacities ..........................93
Battery .........................................72
acid, treating emergencies .......72
charging system warning light ..7
jumping a disabled battery ......52
maintenance-free ......................72
replacement, specifications .....92
servicing ....................................72
voltage gauge ............................13
Brakes .....................................27,28
anti-lock ................................27,28
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ............10,28
brake warning light ....................7
fluid, checking and adding ......62
fluid, refill capacities ................93
fluid, specifications ..............94,95
lubricant specifications .......94,95
shift interlock ............................30
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ......93
Cleaning your vehicle .................91
engine compartment ................91
exterior ......................................91
wheels ........................................91
Coolant ..............................64,66,67
checking and adding ................65
refill capacities .....................67,93
specifications .......................94,95
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................18Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................16
Dipstick
engine oil ...................................59
Doors
door ajar warning .....................10
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke ...............................72
Driving under special
conditions
through water ...........................38
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................52
Emission control system ............88
Engine ..........................................95
check engine/
service engine soon light ........8,9
coolant .......................................64
idle speed control .....................72
lubrication specifications ....94,95
refill capacities ..........................93
service points ............................58
Engine block heater ...................26
Engine oil ....................................59
checking and adding ...........59,60
dipstick ......................................59
filter, specifications .............60,92
recommendations .....................60
refill capacities .....................59,93
specifications .............59,60,94,95
Exhaust fumes ............................26
Fail safe cooling ..........................68
Fluid capacities ...........................93
Fuel ..............................................79
calculating fuel economy .........82
capacity .....................................93
choosing the right fuel .............81
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates ...................85
detergent in fuel .......................82
filling your vehicle
with fuel ...............................79,82
Index
98

Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................44
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ......69
fluid, refill capacity ..................93
fluid, specifications ..............94,95
Relays .....................................41,48
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............11
Safety defects, reporting ............97
Safety restraints
warning light and chime .......7,11
Servicing your vehicle ................57
Spark plugs, specifications ....92,95
Special notice ...........................3,96
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................94,95
Speed control ..............................18
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .............23,25
jump starting ............................52
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ...................................48,75,76
changing ...............................48,49
checking the pressure ..............76
replacing ...............................50,77rotating ......................................77
snow tires and chains ..............78
tire grades .................................76
treadwear ..................................75
Towing ....................................35,76
trailer towing ............................35
wrecker ......................................56
Transmission ...............................30
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............................70
fluid, refill capacities ................93
lubricant specifications ............95
Trip odometer .............................14
Turn signal ..................................11
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ............................................95
Vehicle loading ............................33
Ventilating your vehicle .............26
Warning chimes ...........................11
Warning lights (see Lights) .........6
Water, Driving through ...............38
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
operation ...................................21
Wrecker towing ...........................56
Index
100

Fuel information Unleaded only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 284.0L (75 gallons)
Engine oil (includes filter change) 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label.
Power steering fluid capacity Keep in FULL range on dipstick.
Use Motorcraft MERCONAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity
116.8L (17.7 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONAT F.
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
104