2005 FORD F150 power steering

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.2L V6 engine
1. Battery
2. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
3. Power steering fluid reservoir
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Engine coolant reservoir
6. Air filter assembly
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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4.6L V8
1. Battery
2. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Power steering fluid reservoir
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Air filter assembly
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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5.4L V8
1. Battery
2. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
3. Air filter assembly
4. Power steering fluid reservoir
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The mini message center (if
equipped) will indicate“Check
Gauges”, refer toWarning Lights
and Chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
•The message center (if equipped) will indicate a system warning, refer
toMessage Centerin theDriver Controlschapter.
•TheService engine soonindicator 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:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down.
•Steering 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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•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, 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 MERCON
AT 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
Fuel tank N/A Reg. Cab 6.5’
box/SuperCab 5.5’
box26.0 gallons (98.4L)
SuperCrew 30 gallons (113.6L)
Reg. Cab 8’
box/SuperCab 6.5’
box/SuperCab 8’
box27 gallons (102.1L)
Standard
35.7 gallons (135.1L)
Optional
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FAll Fill to between MIN
and MAX lines on
reservoir
Transfer
case fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT F4x4 vehicles 2.0 quarts (1.9L)
2
Transmission
fluid3Motorcraft
MERCON
AT F5–speed manual 3.75 quarts (3.5L)4
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FAutomatic 4R70/75
E13.9 quarts (13.2L)4
Front axle Motorcraft
SAE 75W-90
Fuel
Efficient
High
Performance
Synthetic
Rear Axle
Lubricant4x4 vehicles 3.7 pints (2.0L)
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and door
check armMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-3 ESE-M1C171–A
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)
and manual
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmission
(4R70/75 E)
2
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONV
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 4 oz (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 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
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Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................36, 39, 42
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................27, 31
AM/FM Stereo .....................19–20
AM/FM/CD .................................21
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................24
Clutch
fluid ..........................................282
operation while driving ..........205
recommended shift speeds ....206
Compass, electronic ..............84, 86
calibration .................................86
set zone adjustment ...........77, 86
Console ........................................62
overhead ..............................58–59
Controls
power seat ...............................106
steering column ........................70
Coolant
checking and adding ..............265
refill capacities ................269, 291
specifications ..................295, 297
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................68
Customer Assistance ................223
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................252
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................244
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................245
Getting roadside assistance ...223
Getting the service you
need .........................................238
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................245
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................241Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................243
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................47
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................283
engine oil .................................259
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........295
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................287
Driving under special
conditions ..................205, 214, 217
sand .........................................216
snow and ice ...........................218
through water .................217, 219
DVD system .................................33
E
Electronic message center .........76
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................232
Emergency Flashers .................224
Emission control system ..........279
Engine ................................297–298
cleaning ...................................248
coolant .....................................265
fail-safe coolant ......................269
idle speed control ...................263
lubrication
specifications ..................295, 297
refill capacities ........................291
service points ..................256–258
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