When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
²The engine power will be limited.
²The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to
increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility.
Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem
increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to a
service facility as soon as possible.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
oil-gasoline
engine (includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 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
Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)
orMotorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)4.2L 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)
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