2000 FORD F150 coolant capacity

Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner.
Follow your community's regulations and standards for recycling and
disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer
toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities and specificationschapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this chapter.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than ±36É C [±34É F]):
²it may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
²NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
²increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
²it is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
²NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
²decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
²refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid
and clutch
fluidHigh
Performance
DOT 3
Motor
Vehicle
Brake FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Premium
Engine
Coolant4.2L V6 engine with
1 row radiator19.0L (20.1 quarts)
4.2L V6 engine with
2 row radiator20.4L (21.6 quarts)
4.6L V8 engine with
1 row radiator19.5L (20.6 quarts)
4.6L V8 engine with
2 row radiator21.9L (23.1 quarts)
5.4L V8 engine with
1 row radiator22.6L (23.9 quarts)
5.4L V8 engine with
2 row radiator24.1L (25.5 quarts)
Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20
Super
Premium
Motor OilAll 5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 4x4 Reg. Cab with
short wheelbase92.7L (24.5 gallons)
4x2 Regular Cab,
SuperCab and
SuperCrew with
short wheelbase94.6L (25.0 gallons)
All long Wheelbase 113.6L (30.0 gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transfer
case fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT F4x4 vehicles 1.9L (2.0 quarts)
2
Transmission
fluid3Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT F5-speed manual 3.5L (3.75 quarts)4
Automatic- 4R100
(4x2)15.0L (15.9 quarts)4
Automatic- 4R100
(4x4)15.5L (16.4 quarts)4
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FAutomatic- 4R70W 13.1L (13.9 quarts)4
Front axle Motorcraft
SAE 75W-90
Premium
4x4 Front
Axle
Lubricant4x4 vehicles 2.0L (3.7 pints)
Rear axle
5Motorcraft
SAE
75W-140
Synthetic
Rear Axle
Lubricant8.8/9.75 inch axle 2.6L (5.5 pints)6
Rear axle5Motorcraft
SAE
75W-140
Synthetic
Rear Axle
Lubricant10.25 inch axle 3.3L (6.9 pints)7
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.
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check engine/
service engine soon light .........11
cleaning ...................................243
coolant .....................................206
fail-safe coolant ......................211
idle speed control ...................218
lubrication
specifications ..................251, 253
refill capacities ........................248
service points ..................199±200
starting after a collision .........176
Engine block heater .................136
Engine oil ..................................200
checking and adding ..............200
dipstick ....................................200
filter, specifications ........203, 247
recommendations ...................203
refill capacities ........................248
specifications ..................251, 253
Exhaust fumes ..........................137
F
Fail safe cooling ........................211
Floor mats ...................................81
Fluid capacities .........................248
Foglamps .....................................21
Four-Wheel
Drive vehicles ......................14, 153
control trac ...............................23
description ..............................156
driving off road .......................157
electronic shift ..................23, 156
indicator light ...................14, 154
lever operated shift ................154
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................143
Fuel ............................................227
calculating fuel economy .......231cap ...........................................230
capacity ...................................248
choosing the right fuel ...........229
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........234
detergent in fuel .....................230
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................227, 230, 232
filter, specifications ........231, 247
fuel pump shut-off switch .....176
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........231
low fuel warning light ..............10
octane rating ...................229, 253
quality ......................................229
running out of fuel .................230
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................227
Fuses ..................................177, 179
G
Garage door opener ....................74
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............230
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................231
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....160
calculating ...............................162
definition .................................160
Index
275

anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 140
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................14
cruise indicator .........................15
door ajar ....................................15
engine oil pressure ...................14
high beam .................................13
low fuel ......................................10
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................11
speed control ............................71
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................160
GAWR ......................................160
GVWR ......................................160
trailer towing ..........................160
Loading instructions .................161
Locks
autolock .....................................91
Lubricant specifications ...251, 253
Lumbar support, seats .....100±101
M
Manual transmission .................147
fluid capacities ........................248
lubricant specifications ..........253
reverse .....................................152
Mirrors
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................77
fold away ...................................81
side view mirrors (power) .......80
Motorcraft parts ................231, 247O
Octane rating ............................229
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................200
Overdrive .....................................72
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ..................91
Parking brake ............................141
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....247
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............22
Power adjustable foot pedals .....22
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................182
Power door locks ..................79, 91
Power steering ..........................142
fluid, checking and adding ....212
fluid, refill capacity ................248
fluid, specifications .........251, 253
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................143
R
Radio ............................................24
Relays ........................................177
Remote entry system ...........89, 91
illuminated entry ......................94
locking/unlocking doors ...........90
panic alarm ...............................91
replacement/additional
transmitters .........................93±94
replacing the batteries .............92
Index
277

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity-4 x 4 Regular
cab with short wheelbase92.7L (24.5 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-4 x 2 Regular
cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew
with short wheelbase94.6L (25.0 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-All long
wheelbase113.6L (30.0 gallons)
Engine oil
(includes filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label inside
of drivers's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
1Refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specificationschapter.
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Transmission fluid capacity
2Refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specificationschapter.
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.
2Ensure 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.
Filling station information
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