2001 FORD SUPER DUTY engine coolant

fail-safe coolant ......................211
idle speed control ...................219
lubrication
specifications ..................253, 256
refill capacities ........................249
service points ..........................200
starting after a collision .........168
Engine block heater .................129
Engine oil ..................................201
checking and adding ..............201
dipstick ....................................201
filter, specifications ........203, 249
recommendations ...................203
refill capacities ........................249
specifications ..................253, 256
Exhaust fumes ..........................129
F
Fail safe cooling ........................211
Fluid capacities .........................249
Foglamps .....................................26
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................13, 145
control trac ...............................27
description ..............................149
driving off road .......................151
electronic shift ..........27, 145, 149
indicator light ...................14, 146
lever operated shift ................147
manual locking hubs ..............146
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................135
Fuel ............................................227
calculating fuel economy .......232
cap ...........................................231
capacity ...................................249
choosing the right fuel ...........229comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................235
detergent in fuel .....................230
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................227, 231–232
filter, specifications ........231, 249
fuel pump shut-off switch .....168
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........232
low fuel warning light ..............10
octane rating ...................229, 256
quality ......................................230
running out of fuel .................230
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................227
Fuses ..................................170–171
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............231
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................232
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................154
calculating ...............................156
definition .................................154
driving with a heavy load ......154
location ....................................154
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................154
Index
280

calculating .......................154, 156
definition .................................154
driving with a heavy load ......154
location ....................................154
H
Hazard flashers .........................168
Headlamps ...................................24
aiming ......................................243
autolamp system .......................24
daytime running lights .............25
flash to pass ..............................25
high beam ...........................13, 25
replacing bulbs ...............237–238
turning on and off ....................24
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................29
heater only system ...................29
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................31
Hood ..........................................199
I
Ignition .................................71, 256
removing the key ....................144
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................118
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................236
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................247
cluster ................................10, 247
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................26
location of components ............10J
Jack ............................................179
positioning ...............................179
storage .....................................179
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........71
removing from the ignition ....144
L
Lamps
autolamp system ...............24, 237
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................243
cargo lamps ...............................26
daytime running light ...............25
fog lamps ...................................26
headlamps .................................24
headlamps, flash to pass ..........25
instrument panel, dimming .....26
replacing bulbs ...............237–242
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................72
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................11
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 132
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................14
cruise indicator .........................14
door ajar ....................................14
engine oil pressure ...................14
high beam .................................13
low fuel ......................................10
Index
281

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
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
driver’s door
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONAT F.
Manual transmission
(5-speed)
23.2L (3.4 quarts). Use Synthetic MERCON
AT F.3
Manual transmission
(6-speed)25.5L (5.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
AT F.3
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity
2
16.7L (17.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
AT F.4
1
Ensure 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.
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
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
Filling station information
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