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2. Reconnect the primary battery
ground cable.
Diesel engines
Disconnect:
Secondary positive cable remains energized after disconnection.
Make sure the tool does not contact any ground surface.
1. Disconnect the secondary positive
cable from the primary battery
terminal.
2. Wrap the secondary positive cable
with a non-conductive material to
insulate.
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3. Disconnect the primary battery
ground cable.
4. Disconnect the primary battery
positive cable.
Connect:
Secondary positive cable remains energized after disconnection.
make sure the tool does not contact any ground surface.
1. Reconnect the primary battery
positive cable.
2. Reconnect the primary battery
ground cable.
3. Unwrap the secondary positive
cable and reconnect to the primary
battery terminal.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,
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which equates to a freeze point of -36°C (-34°F). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The level of coolant
should be maintained at the“cold full”of“cold fill range”level in the
coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions
in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -36°C (-34°F).
•Boiling protection up to 129°C (265°F).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The engine coolant should be at the“cold fill level”or within the“cold
fill range”as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon
application).
•Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval
schedules.
COLD FILL LEVEL
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Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). This OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. When theCheck
Engine/Service Engine Soonlight illuminates, the OBD-II system has
detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause yourCheck
Engine/Service Engine Soonlight to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run
poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three
driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions
present, theCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonlight should turn off.
(A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed
city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If theCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonlight remains on, have your
vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your“Check Engine/Service Engine
Soon”light is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrument clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the“Check Engine/Service Engine Soon”light on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a“not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component14.2L V6
engine4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10
engine
Air filter
elementFA-1634 FA-1634 FA-1634 FA-1634
Battery
(standard)BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750
Battery
(auxiliary)BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC BH-65DC
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872 FG-872
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-251 EV-233 EV-233 EV-233
Spark plugs
2AGSF-34EEM3AWSF-32PP4AGSF-22W AGSF-22W
1Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplementfor Motorcraft diesel engine service part
numbers.
2Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
3If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the
same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2 and 3 have a“EGM”suffix. Cylinders
No. 4, 5 and 6 have a“EM”suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced,
use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letterEEMas
shown on the engine decal.
4If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the
same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 have a“PG”suffix. Cylinders
No. 5, 6, 7 and 8 have a“P”suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced,
use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter as shown
on the engine decal.
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Travel equipment
Auto head lamps with DRL
Bicycle rack
Cell phone holder
Console (Engine cover)
Daytime running lights (DRL)
First aid and highway kits
Fog lights
Hitch mount bicycle carrier
Inside mirror, electrochromic with compass (with and without
temperature display)
Removable roof rack
Running boards—Aluminum and Platinum elliptical
Speed control
Tailgate table
TracRac
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Battery warmer
Carpet floor mats
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Door edge guards
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full)
Hood deflector
Rear step bumpers
Side window air deflectors
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................93
and child safety seats ..............95
description ................................93
disposal ......................................97
driver air bag ............................95
indicator light ...........................97
operation ...................................95
passenger air bag .....................95
Air cleaner filter .......203–204, 210
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................184
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................116–117
Audio system
(see Radio) ................16, 18, 21, 25
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................120
fluid, adding ............................201
fluid, checking ........................201
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
fluid, specification ..................218
Auxiliary power point .................67
Axle
lubricant specifications ..215, 218
refill capacities ........................211
traction lok ..............................118
B
Battery .......................................179
acid, treating emergencies .....179
disconnecting ..........................181
jumping a disabled battery ....152
maintenance-free ....................179replacement, specifications ...210
servicing ..................................179
BeltMinder ...................................89
Brakes ........................................116
anti-lock ...........................116–117
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................117
fluid, checking and adding ....201
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
fluid, specifications .........215, 218
lubricant specifications ..215, 218
parking ....................................117
shift interlock ..........................119
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................57
C
Calculating load ........................126
Capacities for refilling fluids ....211
Cassette tape player ...................25
CD-single premium .........16, 18, 21
Cell phone use ............................67
Child safety restraints ................98
child safety belts ......................98
Child safety seats ......................101
in front seat ............................103
in rear seat ..............................103
tether anchorage hardware ...105
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............168
exterior ....................................171
instrument panel ....................170
interior .....................................170
interior trim ............................170
plastic parts ............................169
safety belts ..............................170
washing ....................................167
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