2005 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY steering

6.8L V10 gasoline engine
Refer to the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations.
1. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
5. Underhood relay box
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Air filter assembly
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
11. Battery 1 2 3 4 5
10 9 8 7 611
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What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)
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.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
• The engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
• The and symbol will
illuminate.
• The Service engine soon
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:
• The engine power will be limited.
• The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to
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.
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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.
Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20° – 80° F (-7°
– 25° C):
1. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the arrows in
the FULL COLD range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range.
2. If the fluid level is low. Add fluid to bring fluid level up to be between
the arrows in the FULL COLD range.
3. Start the engine.
4. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times.
5. Turn the engine off.
6. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level is
between the arrows in the FULL COLD range.
7. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the FULL COLD range. Be sure to put the
dipstick back in the reservoir.
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Fluid Ford Part
Name Application Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)-Gas
engines 6
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada) 5.4L V8 and
6.8L V10
engines 7.0 quarts
(6.6L)
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)-Diesel
engine Refer to your 6.0L Diesel Supplement
Fuel tank N/A Mid-ship tank
(optional on
Chassis Cab) 19.0 gallons
(71.9L )
Short box 30.5 gallons
(115.5L)
Long box 38.0 gallons
(143.9L)
Aft axle 40.0 gallons
(151.4L)
Power steering
fluid Motorcraft
MERCON  AT F All Fill to FULL
COLD range on
dipstick
Transfer case
fluid Motorcraft
MERCON  AT F 4x4 vehicles 2.0 quarts
(1.9L)
Manual
transmission
fluid Motorcraft
MERCON  AT F 6-speed manual 5.8 quarts
(5.5L) 4
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Item Ford part
name or
equivalent Ford part
number Ford
specification
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored) VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM),
VC-7-B (CA, OR
and NM) WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada) WSS-M2C930-A
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracks Multi-Purpose
Grease XG–4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or
ESB-M1C93–B
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
penetrating and
lock lubricant XL-1 none
Transmission
/parking brake
linkages and
pivots, brake
and clutch pedal
shaft (if
equipped) Motorcraft
Premium
Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or
XG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B
Steering linkage Motorcraft
Premium
Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or
XG-1-K WSD-M1C227-A
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Item Ford part
name or
equivalent Ford part
number Ford
specification
Power steering
fluid and
transfer case
fluid (if
equipped) Motorcraft
MERCON  AT F XT-2-QDX MERCON 
Manual
transmission
(6-speed) Motorcraft
MERCON  AT F 2
XT-2-QDX MERCON 
Automatic
transmission
TorqShift
(5–speed) Motorcraft
MERCON  SP
AT F 2
XT-6–QSP MERCON  SP
Windshield
washer fluid Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate ZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A21
Add 8 oz.(236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of limited
slip axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does
not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water. Dana
rear axles also contain a synthetic lubricant but do require a change.
Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for change intervals on
Dana rear axles. 2
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the end of the dipstick. 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.
MERCON  , MERCON  V and MERCON  SP are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON  , MERCON  V and
MERCON  SP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCON  SP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
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Sliding rear windows - manual and power
Splash guards
Step bars
Tonneau covers
Wheels
Interior style
Consoles
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
Speed control
Lifestyle
Bedliners and bedmats
Bed tents
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Diamond plate accessories
Rear seat entertainment systems
Toolboxes
Towing mirrors
TracRac and accessories
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
Peace of mind
First aid and highway safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Locking gas cap
Navigation systems
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
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washing ....................................240
waxing .....................................240
wheels ......................................241
wiper blades ............................243
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............36
Clutch
fluid ..........................................274
operation while driving ..........191
recommended shift speeds ....191
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................70
Console ........................................66
overhead ....................................56
Controls
steering column ........................65
Coolant
checking and adding ..............257
refill capacities ................261, 283
specifications ..................286, 289
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................62
Customer Assistance ................213
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................246
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................237
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............238
Getting roadside assistance ...213
Getting the service you
need .........................................231
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................238
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................234
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................236 D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................40
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................275
engine oil .................................251
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........286
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................279
Driving under special
conditions ..................190, 203, 207
sand .........................................205
snow and ice ...........................208
through water .................206, 209
E
Electronic message center ...66, 68
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................224
Emergency Flashers .................214
Emission control system ..........271
Engine ........................................289
cleaning ...................................241
coolant .....................................257
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe coolant ......................262
idle speed control ...................255
lubrication specifications ......286,
289
refill capacities ........................283
service points ..................249–250
starting after a collision .........214
Engine block heater .................182
Engine oil ..................................251
checking and adding ..............251
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