2004 FORD F150 oil change

Maintenance and Specifications 222
Engine compartment 224
Engine oil 226
Battery 229
Fuel information 237
Air filter(s) 251
Part numbers 257
Refill capacities 257
Lubricant specifications 261
Accessories 271
Index 274
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Setup menu
Press this control for the following
displays:
²System Check
²Units (English/Metric)
²Autolock
²Autolamp Delay
²Language
System check
Selecting this function from the
SETUP menu causes the message
center to cycle through each of the
systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the
message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message
for three seconds.
Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of
the systems being monitored.
The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the
message center is as follows:
1. FUEL LEVEL
2. ENGINE TEMP
3. OIL PRESSURE
4. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
5. CHARGING SYSTEM
Units (English/Metric)
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current units
to be displayed.
2. Press the RESET control to
change from English to Metric.
Autolocks
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is
shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion.
Driver Controls
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2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
1/4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
Only use oils ªCertified For Gasoline Enginesº by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). To protect your engine's warranty use
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent 5W-20 oil meeting Ford
specification WSS-M2C153±H.SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel
economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for
your vehicle's engine.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in
the scheduled maintenance guide.
Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used
that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up
engine noises or knock may be experienced.
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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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4Approximate 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.
5Your 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.
6Service refill capacity is determined by filling the axle to 6-14 mm
(1/4-9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a
level surface.
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of FEHP Friction Modifier, XL-7 or equivalent, for
complete fill of 8.8 inch and 9.75 inch Traction-Lok axles.
7Service refill capacity is determined by filling the axle to the bottom of
the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
For 10.25 inch Traction-Lok axles, use 3.1L (6.5 pints) of Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel Efficient High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
and 118 ml (4 oz.) of FEHP Friction Modifier XL-7 or equivalent.
8Use 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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Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONtand MERCONtV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONttype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONtV type fluid.
MERCONtand MERCONtV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONtand MERCONtV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONtmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 281 330
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)1.016-1.21 mm
(0.040-0.050 inch)
1
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.37:1 9.85:1
1The 5.4L 3V spark plug gap CANNOT be adjusted.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Regular Cab
Vehicle
dimensionsStyleside 6.5'
box mm (in)Flareside 6.5'
box mm (in)Styleside 8.0'
box mm (in)
(1) Overall
length5371 (211.5) 5371 (211.5) 5844 (230.1)
(2) Overall
width2005 (78.9) 2005 (78.9) 2005 (78.9)
(3) Overall
height 4x2/4x41854 (73.0) /
1905 (75.0)1854 (73.0) /
1905 (75.0)1867 (73.5) /
1930 (76.0)
(4) Wheelbase
4x2/4x43195 (126) /
3203 (126)3195 (126) /
3203 (126)3668 (144) /
3675 (145)
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