2003 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS transmission oil

The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 5A* Power brake assist module***
2 10A* A/C system
3 20A* Transmission, Vapor Management
Valve (VMV) solenoid, Heated
exhaust gas oxygen (HEGO)
sensors
4 5A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
memory
5 15A* PCM power, Fuel pump relay coil,
Fuel injectors, Mass Air Flow
(MAF) sensor with IAT, A/C
system relay coil
19 29
18 28
17 27
16 26
15 25
14 24
13
11 12
910
78
56
34
1223
22
21
20
6
5
4
3
2
1DIODE2
DIODE1
Roadside emergencies
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On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts
to the specified torque at 160 km (100 miles), and again at 800 km (500
miles) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire
rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
Nm Lb-ft
M14 x 1.5 200-225 150-165
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
On all two-piece flat wheel nuts,
apply one drop of motor oil between
the flat washer and the nut. Do not
apply motor oil to the wheel nut
threads or the wheel stud threads.
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or
the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel.
Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel
mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to
come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; also, the
catalytic converter may become damaged.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
2003 Motorhome(mot)
Supplement(supplement)
USA English(fus)
Roadside emergencies
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
6.8L V10 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
4. Power distribution box
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Air filter assembly
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
Maintenance and specifications
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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
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor OilAll 5.7L
(6.0 quarts)
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)
orMotorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)All 29.0L
(30.6 quarts)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dispstick
Rear axle
2Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Rear
Axle LubricantDana 80 3.9L
(4.0 quarts)3
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantDana 135 and
Dana 14511.7L
(12.0 quarts)3
Fuel tank N/A All 284.0L
(75 .0 gallons)
Transmission
4Motorcraft
MERCONAT FAll 16.8L
(17.7 quarts)5
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)VC-4–A (in
Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-10)ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
(4R100)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Parking brake
assemblyMotorcraft
MERCONXT-2-QDX MERCON
Dana 80 Axle Motorcraft SAE
75W-90
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W90–GLS —
Dana 135 Axle Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90–QL WSL-M2C197-A
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1Ensure 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.
MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
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.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .......................24
Air cleaner filter ...................83, 88
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ..........................61
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ................................24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................28
fluid, adding ..............................81
fluid, checking ..........................81
fluid, refill capacities ................89
fluid, specification ....................92
Axle
lubricant specifications ......91–92
refill capacities ..........................89
B
Battery .........................................59
acid, treating emergencies .......59
jumping a disabled battery ......48
maintenance-free ......................59
replacement, specifications .....88
servicing ....................................59
Brakes ....................................23, 25
anti-lock .....................................24
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .................25
fluid, checking and adding ......79
fluid, refill capacities ................89
fluid, specifications .............91–92
lubricant specifications ......91–92
shift interlock ............................27
Bulbs ............................................15
C
Calculating load ..........................32Capacities for refilling fluids ......89
Changing a tire ...........................45
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ................54
wheels ........................................54
Coolant
checking and adding ................61
refill capacities ....................65, 89
specifications ......................91–92
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................17
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................14
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid ...81
engine oil ...................................57
Doors
lubricant specifications ............91
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke ...............................82
Driving under special
conditions ....................................30
through water ...........................30
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................48
Emission control system ............76
Engine ..........................................92
cleaning .....................................54
coolant .......................................61
fail-safe coolant ........................66
idle speed control .....................59
lubrication specifications ...91–92
refill capacities ..........................89
service points ............................56
starting after a collision ...........36
Index
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daytime running light ...............14
headlamps .................................14
headlamps, flash to pass ..........15
instrument panel, dimming .....15
replacing bulbs .........................15
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............25
Load limits ...................................31
GAWR ........................................31
GVWR ........................................31
trailer towing ............................31
Lubricant specifications .......91–92
M
Motorcraft parts ....................71, 88
O
Octane rating ..............................69
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................57
P
Parking brake ..............................26
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ......88
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................41
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ......78
fluid, refill capacity ..................89
fluid, specifications .............91–92
R
Relays ....................................38, 44
S
Safety defects, reporting ............93
Servicing your vehicle ................55
Spark plugs, specifications ...88, 92
Special notice ..........................5, 53Specification chart,
lubricants ...............................91–92
Speed control ..............................17
Starting your vehicle ............20–22
jump starting ............................48
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................16
T
Tires .................................45, 84–86
changing ....................................45
replacing ..............................46, 87
rotating ......................................86
snow tires and chains ..............87
tire grades .................................85
treadwear ..................................84
Towing .........................................33
trailer towing ............................33
wrecker ......................................52
Transmission ...............................27
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............................81
fluid, refill capacities ................89
lubricant specifications ......91–92
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ............................................92
Vehicle loading ............................31
Ventilating your vehicle .............23
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Water, Driving through ...............30
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................16
Wrecker towing ...........................52
Index
96