2004 FORD E-450 fuel

5Optional fuel tank 208L (55 gallon).
6Ensure 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.
7Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling
system, actual refill capacities will vary based on vehicle application and
transmission fluid cooling system (i.e. coolers size, cooling lines. auxiliary
cooler capacities). The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level
should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.
8If your vehicle is equipped with a single row radiator, there will be a
label on the top side of the radiator indicating“1 Row Radiator”.
9Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C153–H and the API Certification mark.
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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
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A WSS
-M97B51-A1
Engine
oil-gasoline
engineMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Engine
oil-diesel engineRefer to theLiter Power Stroke Direct Injection
Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
Hinges, latches,
Striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge, and seat
tracksMotorcraft
Multi-Purpose
GreaseXG–4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or
ESB-M1C93–B
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Automatic
transmission
(4R100)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmission
(4R70/75 E-W)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONV
Disc brake
caliper railsMotorcraft
Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundXG-3-A ESE-M1C171-A
Parking brake
assembly
(E-450 Super
Duty)Motorcraft
MERCON
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCON
Visteon
conventional
and
Traction-Lok
axles
2
Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W90–QFEHP Meets API GL-5
Dana M70HD
(M273HD)
E-350 DSO
Dana M60
(M248)
E-250/350 DSO
limited slip
3
SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192–A
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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.
2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Visteon
Traction-Lok rear axles.
3Add 237 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill
of Dana Limited Slip rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine*4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 281 330 415
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression
ratio9.4:1 9.0:1 9.0:1
*Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplementfor diesel engine information.
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checking and adding ..............175
dipstick ....................................175
filter, specifications ........177, 217
recommendations ...................177
refill capacities ........................218
specifications ..................222, 225
Exhaust fumes ..........................111
F
Fail safe cooling ........................188
Fluid capacities .........................218
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................113
Fuel ............................................189
calculating fuel economy .......194
cap ...........................................191
capacity ...................................218
choosing the right fuel ...........192
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................196
detergent in fuel .....................193
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................189, 191, 194
filter, specifications ........193, 217
fuel pump shut-off switch .....133
improving fuel economy ........194
octane rating ...........192, 225–226
quality ......................................192
running out of fuel .................193
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................189
Fuses ..........................................135
G
Garage door opener ....................59
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............191Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................194
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................123
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................123
H
Hazard flashers .........................133
Headlamps ...................................50
aiming ........................................52
bulb specifications ....................53
daytime running lights .............50
flash to pass ..............................51
high beam .................................51
replacing bulbs ...................54–55
turning on and off ....................50
Heating
heater only system .............47, 49
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................48
Hood ..........................................173
I
Ignition .......................108, 225–226
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..97
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................198
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................169
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................51
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......151
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