ENGINE DATA
Engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 415
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.0:1
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label for incomplete vehicles
On completed derivations of incomplete vehicles, the certification label is
affixed at a location determined by a subsequent stage manufacturer of
the completed vehicle. In these cases the completed vehicle is
manufactured in two or more stages by two or more separate
manufacturers.
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is
located on the front firewall to the right of the air filter.
If you ever find it necessary to communicate with Ford Motor Company
about your vehicle, always include the VIN in your communication.
Maintenance and specifications
99
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........7
cleaning .....................................58
coolant .......................................65
fail-safe coolant ........................70
idle speed control .....................63
lubrication specifications ...97, 99
refill capacities ..........................95
service points ............................60
starting after a collision ...........39
Engine block heater ...................25
Engine oil ....................................61
checking and adding ................61
dipstick ......................................61
filter, specifications ............62, 95
recommendations .....................62
refill capacities ..........................95
specifications ......................97, 99
Exhaust fumes ............................25
F
Fail safe cooling ..........................70
Fluid capacities ...........................95
Fuel ..............................................72
calculating fuel economy .........78
capacity .....................................95
choosing the right fuel .............74
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates ...................81
detergent in fuel .......................75
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..............................72, 78
filter, specifications ............76, 95
fuel pump shut-off switch .......39
gauge .........................................13
improving fuel economy ..........78
low fuel warning light ..............10
octane rating .......................74, 99
quality ........................................75running out of fuel ...................75
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ..................72
Fuses ............................................41
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) ...................78
Gauges .........................................11
battery voltage gauge ...............13
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................12
engine oil pressure gauge ........12
fuel gauge ..................................13
odometer ...................................14
speedometer .............................13
tachometer ................................14
trip odometer ............................14
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ............................34
calculating .................................35
definition ...................................34
driving with a heavy load ........34
location ......................................34
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ............................34
calculating ...........................34–35
definition ...................................34
driving with a heavy load ........34
location ......................................34
H
Hazard flashers ...........................39
Headlamps ...................................15
daytime running lights .............15
flash to pass ..............................16
high beam ...........................11, 15
turning on and off ....................15
warning chime ..........................11
Index
102
