2004 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS coolant capacity

Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
toRefill capacitiesin this chapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this chapter.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than–36°C[–34°F]):
•It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
•NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
•Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
•NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The“fail-safe”distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
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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 Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)All 5.7L (6.0
quarts)
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)All 29.0L (30.6
quarts)3
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dispstick
Rear axle
2Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantDana 80 3.9L (4.0
quarts)
Dana S135 and
Dana S14511.7L (12.0
quarts)
Fuel tank N/A All 284.0L (75 .0
gallons)
Transmission
4Motorcraft
MERCONAT FAll 16.8L (17.7
quarts)5
Parking brake
assemblyMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to bottom of
fill plug hole
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1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
2Fill 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole.
Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is
considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the
axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should
be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.
3Capacity is approximate and will vary due to second stage manufacturer
completion of HVAC system. Fill to Hot/Cold Lines on reservoir.
4Ensure 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.
5Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of
transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the
dipstick’s normal operating range.
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E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................52
Emission control system ............88
Engine ................................113–114
cleaning .....................................66
coolant .......................................73
fail-safe coolant ........................77
idle speed control .....................71
lubrication specifications 112–113
refill capacities ........................110
service points ............................68
starting after a collision ...........40
Engine block heater ...................23
Engine oil ....................................69
checking and adding ................69
dipstick ......................................69
filter, specifications ..........70, 109
recommendations .....................70
refill capacities ........................110
specifications ..................112–113
Exhaust fumes ............................23
F
Fail safe cooling ..........................77
Fluid capacities .........................110
Fuel ..............................................79
calculating fuel economy .........84
capacity ...................................110
choosing the right fuel .............81
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates ...................87
detergent in fuel .......................82
filling your vehicle with
fuel .......................................79, 85
filter, specifications ..........82, 109
fuel pump shut-off switch .......40
improving fuel economy ..........84octane rating .............81, 113–114
quality ........................................81
running out of fuel ...................82
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .......................79
Fuses ......................................41–42
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) ...................84
Gauges .........................................11
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .......31
calculating .................................33
definition ...................................31
driving with a heavy load ........31
location ......................................31
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ..31
calculating ...........................31, 33
definition ...................................31
driving with a heavy load ........31
location ......................................31
H
Hazard flashers ...........................40
Headlamps ...................................14
daytime running lights .............14
flash to pass ..............................15
high beam .................................14
turning on and off ....................14
I
Ignition .........................20, 113–114
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ..........................................89
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