2005 FORD F150 engine coolant

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility.
Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem
increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to a
service facility as soon as possible.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is
venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out and injure you or others.
If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause
the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible
personal injury.
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or
mishandled.
Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent.
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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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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid
and clutch
fluidMotorcraft
High
Performance
DOT 3
Motor
Vehicle
Brake FluidAll Fill to line or step
(for clutch) on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant
(yellow-
colored)4.2L V6 engine 20.1 quarts (19.0L)
4.6L V8 engine 19.8 quarts (18.7L)
5.4L V8 engine 20.6 quarts (19.5L)
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)4.2L engine 6.0 quarts (5.7L)
4.6L engine 6.0 quarts (5.7L)
5.4L engine 7.0 quarts (6.6L)
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
XY-75W90-QFEHP—
Rear axleMotorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
1
XY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192–A
Brake fluid and
clutch fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A (except
CA or OR),
VC-7-B (CA and
OR only)WSS-
M97B51-A1
Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)
WSS-M2C930-A
and API
Certification
Mark
Seat tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or ESB-M1C93-B
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A
Accessory delay ..........................65
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................128
and child safety seats ............129
disposal ....................................131
driver air bag ..................129–130
indicator light .........................131
operation .........................129–130
passenger air bag ...........129–130
Air cleaner filter ...............288, 290
Air conditioning ....................39, 42
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................265
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................196
Armrests ....................................105
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........18, 20, 23, 26, 30
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................202
fluid, adding ............................283
fluid, checking ........................283
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
fluid, specification ..................297
Axle
lubricant specifications ..295, 297
refill capacities ........................291
traction lok ..............................198
B
Battery .......................................263
acid, treating emergencies .....263
jumping a disabled battery ....232
maintenance-free ....................263replacement, specifications ...290
servicing ..................................263
Bed extender ..............................87
Brakes ........................................195
anti-lock ...................................196
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................196
fluid, checking and adding ....282
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
fluid, specifications .........295, 297
lubricant specifications ..295, 297
parking ....................................197
shift interlock ..................199–200
Bulbs ............................................52
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....291
Cell phone use ............................63
Certification Label ....................302
Changing a tire .........................158
Child safety restraints ..............135
child safety belts ....................135
Child safety seats ......................138
attaching with tether straps ..145
in front seat ....................139, 142
in rear seat ..............139, 142, 145
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............248
instrument panel ....................251
interior .....................................251
interior trim ............................251
plastic parts ............................250
safety belts ..............................251
washing ....................................247
waxing .....................................247
wheels ......................................248
wiper blades ............................250
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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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