
Fuel filter replacement—7.3L Power Stroke engine
The fuel filter/water separator is
located on the right side of the
engine. Replace the fuel filter/water
separator as recommended in the
general maintenance information
section, or sooner if it becomes
plugged. Vehicles operated on fuel
with more than average impurities
may require replacement of the fuel
filter more frequently. The filter has
a water drain valve built into the
bottom of the filter housing.
Removal
1. Remove the fuel filter cap by
turning counterclockwise. The fuel
filter element will come out with the
cap.
2. Remove and discard the bevel gasket. Carefully clean the mating
surfaces.
3. Press in on the fuel filter element locking tabs to separate the element
from the cap.
Installation
Note:The engine will not run properly if the fuel filter is not installed in
housing.
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•Cummins B engine
•Caterpillar 3126 B engine
Replace the air filter element using the following procedure:
1. Set the parking brake and shift into N (Neutral) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission) and turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
3. Push in and turn the latches that retain the air filter housing cover
counterclockwise 90 degrees, then carefully remove the cover.
4. Carefully remove the air filter element.Use caution to keep dirt
and debris from falling into the engine.A twisting rocking motion
may be needed to break the seal between the filter element and the filter
housing.
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•If your vehicle is equipped
with the 7.3L Power Stroke
engine,it will be necessary to
remove the air filter element from
the filter housing by moving the
exposed end of the filter element
down and to the rear of the
vehicle, then lifting the other end
of the filter element up and out
of the engine compartment.
•If your vehicle is equipped with the Cummins B engine,a
secondary air filter is located the bottom of the air filter housing to
keep dirt and debris from falling into the engine when the air filter
element is being removed. This secondary filter needs to be replaced
only after the primary air filter element has been replaced several
times. If necessary replace the secondary air filter.
5. Reach inside the air filter housing and clean the outlet tube where it
extends into the housing. Be sure not to damage the tube because the
air filter element seals around this surface.
6. Check to be sure that the drain hole in the air filter housing is open
and clear of any dirt and debris.
7. Check to be sure the new air filter element is not damaged, then
install it. Make sure there is a tight seal (apply pressure at the outer rim
of the element, not the flexible center).
8. Align the air filter cover latches with the holes in the air filter housing
and install the cover.
9. Push in on the cover latches, then turn the latches clockwise 90
degrees. Make sure that all air filter cover latches are fully engaged.
10. Reset the air filter restriction indicator.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford Part NameFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake and clutch
fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft High
Performance DOT
3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Body hinges,
hood hinges and
latches.Multi-Purpose
GreaseXG—4or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating
LubricantXL-1 N/A
Front axle
spindle pins,
steering linkage,
front and rear
spring shackle
pins, steering
column U-joints,
steering shaft
slip yoke and
universal joint,
steering shaft
pillow block
bearing, clutch
linkage fittings.Premium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
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800 000 KM / 500 000 MILES
•Change the lubricant in the manual shift transmission (all
applications) when equipped with optional synthetic lubricant.
Maintenance Operation Frequency — ObservationClean body/door drain holes.
Clean windshield wiper blades.
Replace windshield wiper blades.
Lubricate body lock cylinders, door and hood hinges.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check windshield washer fluid level. Add fluid if required.At least twice annually.
As required.
If wiping the blades with a clean cloth and mild detergent
and washing the windshield with a cleaner does not restore
a clean wipe.
Difficult to operate or noisy.
Lamp beams in wrong position when vehicle operating
loaded.
If washers do not spray fluid when operated. GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Listed below are vehicle checks that should be made periodically either by the owner or a qualified technician. It is recommended
that deficiencies be brought to the attention of your dealer or another qualified service outlet as soon as possible in order that
advice regarding the need for service or replacement can be obtained.
General Maintenance Information
236

A
Air cleaner filter .......................206
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................57
Audio system
(see Radio) ................20, 25, 32, 40
Automatic transmission ............132
Auxiliary power point .................73
B
Battery .......................................184
jumping a disabled battery ....165
voltage gauge ............................17
BeltMinder ...................................96
Brakes ................................113, 119
anti-lock ...................114–115, 121
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...11–12, 115
brake warning light ............11–12
fluid, checking and adding ....203
parking ....................116, 118, 122
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ............73
trailer .......................................124
C
CD-6 disc .....................................40
CD-single premium .....................32
Child safety restraints ..............101
child safety belts ....................101
Child safety seats ......................104
attaching with tether straps ..108
in front seat ............................106
in rear seat ..............................106
tether anchorage hardware ...108Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............175
exterior ....................................177
instrument panel ....................176
interior .....................................176
plastic parts ............................176
washing ....................................174
waxing .....................................174
wheels ......................................175
woodtone trim ........................176
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......56–57
Clock ..........................23, 29, 36, 44
Clutch ........................................202
fluid ..........................................202
Compass, electronic ....................70
calibration .................................72
set zone adjustment .................71
Console
overhead ....................................70
Controls
power seat .................................89
Coolant ......................................186
refill capacities ........................190
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................76
Customer Assistance ................150
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............171
Getting roadside assistance ...150
Getting the service
you need .................................166
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................172
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................168
Index
243

D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................61
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................148
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................165
Emission control system ..........226
Engine
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................9
cleaning ...................................175
coolant .....................................186
Engine block heater .................110
Engine fan .................................192
Engine oil ..................................180
checking and adding ..............180
oil pressure gauge ....................17
recommendations ...................181
Exhaust fumes ..........................112
F
Foglamps .....................................62
Fuel ............................................192
calculating fuel
economy ..........................198, 200
choosing the right fuel ...........193
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................................192
filter, specifications ........194–196
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel
economy ..........................198, 200safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................192
Fuses ..................................151–152
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .........198, 200
Gauges .........................................15
battery voltage gauge ...............17
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................18
tachometer ................................19
trip odometer ............................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................150
Headlamps ...................................61
aiming ........................................62
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................61
high beam ...........................14, 61
turning on and off ....................61
warning chime ..........................15
Heating
heater only system ...................56
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................57
I
Ignition
removing the key ....................145
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................104
Index
244

Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................176
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................62
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......165
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............15
removing from the ignition ....145
L
Lamps ..........................................72
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................64
cargo lamps ...............................62
daytime running light ...............61
fog lamps ...................................62
headlamps .................................61
headlamps, flash to pass ..........61
instrument panel, dimming .....62
interior lamps ...........................63
replacing bulbs ...................63–67
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................63
Lights, warning and
indicator ..................................9, 14
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) ..........................11–12, 115
brake ....................................11–12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ......................12–13
high beam .................................14
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ....................9
turn signal indicator .................14
Lubricant specifications ...........218M
Maintenance and Care ..............229
Manual transmission .................141
Mirrors .........................................75
heated ........................................73
side view mirrors (power) .......75
O
Odometer .....................................18
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ..................83
Parking brake ............116, 118, 122
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................155
Power door locks ........................82
Power mirrors .............................75
Power point .................................73
Power steering ..................130–131
fluid, checking and adding ....201
Power Windows ...........................74
R
Radio ..........................20, 25, 32, 40
Radio reception .....................54–55
Refill capacities for fluids ........215
Relays ................................151, 159
Remote entry system ...........82–83
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors .....82–83
panic alarm ...............................83
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................84
Index
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