2004 FORD F150 power steering

How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
²The engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
²The mini message center (if
equipped) will indicate ªCheck
Gaugesº, refer toWarning Lights
and Chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
²The message center (if equipped) will indicate a system warning, refer
toMessage Centerin theDriver Controlschapter.
²The ªService Engine Soonº indicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
²The engine power will be limited.
²The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
²The engine will completely shut down.
²Steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
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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:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
8
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)4.6L engine 5.7L (6.0 quarts)
5.4L engine 6.6L (7.0 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A Reg. Cab 6.5'
box/SuperCab 5.5'
box98.4L (26.0 gallons)
SuperCrew 113.6L (30 gallons)
Reg. Cab 8'
box/SuperCab 6.5'
box/SuperCab 8'
box102.1L (27 gallons)
Standard
135.1L (35.7
gallons) Optional
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to between MIN
and MAX lines on
reservoir
Transfer case
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F4x4 vehicles 1.9L (2.0 quarts)
2
Transmission
fluid3Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4R70/75 E-W 13.2L (13.9 quarts)4
Front axle Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant4x4 vehicles 2.0L (3.7 pints)
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258

ItemFord part name
or equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracks.Multi-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylindersMotorcraft
penetrating and
lock lubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots, brake
and clutch pedal
shaft (if
equipped)Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Power steering
fluid, transfer
case fluid (4X4)Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70/75 E-W)
2
Motorcraft
MERCONtVATFXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32±A WSB-M8B16±A2
1Add 118 ml (4 oz) of FEHP Friction Modifier XL-7 or equivalent for
complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
2Ensure 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.
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262

waxing .....................................216
wheels ......................................217
wiper blades ............................219
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................32, 35, 37
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................29
AM/FM Stereo ...........................20
AM/FM/CD .................................23
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Compass, electronic ..............78±79
calibration .................................79
set zone adjustment ...........71, 79
Console
overhead ..............................53±54
Controls
power seat .................................99
steering column ........................64
Coolant
checking and adding ..............231
refill capacities ................234, 257
specifications ..................261, 263
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................61
Customer Assistance ................186
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................220
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................209
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............213
Getting roadside assistance ...186
Getting the service you
need .........................................207
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................214
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................209Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................212
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................248
engine oil .................................226
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........261
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................251
Driving under special
conditions ..................157, 164, 167
sand .........................................166
snow and ice ...........................168
through water .................166, 170
E
Electronic message center .........70
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emergency Flashers .................187
Emission control system ..........245
Engine ........................................263
cleaning ...................................217
coolant .....................................231
fail-safe coolant ......................235
idle speed control ...................229
lubrication
specifications ..................261, 263
refill capacities ........................257
service points ..................224±225
starting after a collision .........187
Engine block heater .................148
Index
275

Moon roof ....................................65
Motorcraft parts ................241, 257
O
Octane rating ............................240
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................226
P
Parking brake ............................150
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....257
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................189
Power door locks ........................82
Power point .................................56
Power steering ..........................150
fluid, checking and adding ....247
fluid, refill capacity ................257
fluid, specifications .........261, 263
Power Windows ...........................58
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................151
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 26
Relays ........................................188
Remote entry system .................85
illuminated entry ......................89
locking/unlocking doors ...........82
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................88
Reverse sensing system ...........157
Roadside assistance ..................186
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........117Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........102, 104±106, 108
Safety defects, reporting ..........215
Safety restraints ........102, 104±108
extension assembly ................117
for adults .........................104±106
for children .....................129±130
lap belt ....................................108
safety belt maintenance .........117
warning light and
chime ...............................109±110
Safety seats for children ..........133
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............102
Seats ............................................97
child safety seats ....................133
heated ................................37, 100
memory seat .....................86, 100
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................95
Servicing your vehicle ..............222
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM/CD .................................23
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................29
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Snowplowing .................7, 183±184
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........196
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................257, 263
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................184±185
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Index
278

Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................261, 263
Speed control ..............................61
Starting your
vehicle ........................144±145, 148
jump starting ..........................201
Steering wheel
controls ......................................64
tilting .........................................53
T
Tailgate ..................................79±80
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................32
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tires ...........................195, 253±254
changing ..................195±197, 201
checking the pressure ............254
replacing ..................................255
rotating ....................................255
snow tires and chains ............256
tire grades ...............................254
treadwear ................................253
Towing .......................................173
recreational towing .................182
trailer towing ..........................173
Traction-lok rear axle ...............151
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................250
Transmission .............................151brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................151±152
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................248
fluid, refill capacities ..............257
lubricant specifications ..261, 263
Trunk ...........................................83
Turn signal ..................................45
V
Vehicle dimensions ...........263, 268
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................268
Vehicle loading ..........................171
camper bodies ........................206
Ventilating your vehicle ...........148
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................226
Water, Driving through .............170
Windows
power .........................................58
power down back window .......58
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................52
checking and adding fluid .....226
replacing wiper blades .............52
Index
279