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2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
3Ensure 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
yourScheduled Maintenance Guideto determine the correct service
interval.
MERCON, MERCONV and MERCONSP are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON, MERCONV and
MERCONSP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCONSP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
4Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. The 6–speed
manual transmission is equipped with an in-tank cooler. Verify the fluid
level after operating vehicle to assure correct fluid level.
5Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Spindle bearingHigh
Temperature
4X4 Front Axle
and Wheel
Bearing GreaseE8TZ-19590–A ESA-M1C198–A
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W-90–QL WSP-M2C197–A
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 330 415
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap1.32–1.42mm
(0.052–0.056 inch)1.32–1.42mm
(0.052–0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.8:1 9.2:1
*
Refer to the6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s
Guide Supplementfor Motorcraft diesel engine service part numbers.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
F–250 Regular Cab and SuperCab
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab 4x2 –
inches
(mm)Regular
Cab 4x4 –
inches
(mm)SuperCab
4x2 –
inches
(mm)SuperCab
4x4 –
inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height76.2 (1935) 78.9 (2005) 76.5 (1943)
b79.0 (2008)b
(2) Track -
Front/Rear68.3
(1736)/68.0
(1729)68.3 (1736) /
68.0 (1729)68.3 (1736) /
68.0 (1729)68.3 (1736) /
68.0 (1729)
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031)
(4)
Wheelbase137.0
(3479.8)137.0
(3479.8)141.8
(3610.7)
a
158.0
(4013.2)b
141.8
(3601.7)a
158.0
(4013.2)b
(5) Overall
length227.0
(5767)227.0 (5767) 231.9
(5889)a
248.0
(6300)b
231.9
(5889)a
248.0
(6300)b
a
Short Wheel Base (SWB)bLong Wheel Base (LWB)
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F–250 Crew Cab
Dimension Body style
Crew Cab
4x2, Short
box -
inches
(mm)Crew Cab
4x4, Short
box - inches
(mm)Crew Cab
4x2, Long
box - inches
(mm)Crew Cab
4x4, Long
box - inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height77.2 (1960) 79.8 (2027) 77.0 (1957) 76.6 (2022)
(2) Track -
Front/Rear68.3
(1736)/
68.1 (1729)68.3 (1736) /
68.1 (1729)68.3 (1736) /
68.1 (1729)68.3 (1736) /
68.1 (1729)
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031)
(4)
Wheelbase156.2
(3967)156.2 (3967) 172.4 (4379) 172.4 (4379)
(5) Overall
length246.2
(6254)246.2 (6254) 262.4 (6666) 262.4 (6666)
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F–350 (except Crew Cab)
Dimension Body style
Regular Cab
Chassis Cab
- inches
(mm)SuperCab
Chassis Cab
- inches
(mm)Regular Cab
Style Side -
inches (mm)SuperCab
Style Side -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall
height75.7 (1924)
a
75.2 (1912)b
79.8 (2028)c
80.0 (2031)d
75.9–79.9
(1928-2029)a
76.0 (1931)b
79.5–79.9
(2019-2029)c
79.5 (2019)d
76.3 (1938)a
77.8 (1976)b
80.3 (2041)c
79.4 (2018)d
76.8 (1952)a,e
76.9 (1954)a,f
76.3 (1939)b
80.7 (2051)c,e
80.3 (2039)c,f
79.5 (2019)d
(2a) Track -
Front68.7 (1746) 68.7 (1746) 68.7 (1746) 68.7 (1746)
(2b) Track -
Rear68.1 (1729)
a,c
/
71.0 (1803)b,d
68.1 (1729)a,c
/
71.0 (1803)b,d
68.1 (1729)a,c
/
74.0 (1880)b,d
68.1 (1729)a,c
/
74.0 (1880)b,d
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2031)a,c
/
90.7 (2304)b
91.7 (2329)d
79.9 (2031) 79.9 (2031)a,c
95.5 (2426)b,d79.9 (2031)a,c
95.5 (2426)b,d
(4)
Wheelbase140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)161.8 (4110) 137.0 (3480) 141.8
(3602)e/
158.0 (4014)f
(5) Overall
length226.1
(5744)a,b,c,d/
250.2
(6354)
b,d
247.2 (6278) 227.0 (5767) 231.9
(5889)e/
248.0 (6300)f
a
4x2 Single rear wheel (SRW)b4x2 Dual rear wheel (DRW)c4x4 Single rear wheel (SRW)d4x4 Dual rear wheel (DRW)eShort boxfLong box
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F–350 Crew Cab
DimensionBody style
Crew Cab
Chassis Cab -
inches (mm)Crew Cab,
Short box -
inches (mm)Crew Cab,
Long box -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall
height75.9 (1929)
a/
76.4 (1941)b/
79.8 (2026)c/
80.2 (2038)d
77.0 (1955)a/
78.1 (1983)b/
77.1 (1958)c/
80.0 (2033)d
77.3 (1964)a/
77.8 (1976)b/
77.0 (1957)c/
80.0 (2031)d
(2a) Track -
Front68.7 (1746) 68.3 (1736) 68.3 (1736)
(2b) Track -
Rear68.1 (1729)
a,c/
74.0 (1803)b,d68.1 (1729)a,c/
74.0 (1880)b,d68.1 (1729)a,c/
74.0 (1880)b,d
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2031)a,c/
93.7 (2380)b/
94.7 (2405)d
79.9 (2031)a,c
95.5 (2426)b,d79.9 (2031)a,c
95.5 (2426)b,d
(4) Wheelbase 176.2 (4475) 156.2 (3967 172.4 (4379)
(5) Overall
length261.6 (6644) 246.2 (6254) 262.4 (6666)
a4x2 Single Rear Wheel (SRW)b4x2 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)c4x4 Single Rear Wheel (SRW)d4x4 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
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F–450
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x2
– inches
(mm)Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x4
– inches
(mm)SuperCab
Chassis
4x2/4x4 –
inches
(mm)Crew Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4 –
inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height80.6 (2048)
a
80.5
(2044)b,c
80.2 (2038)d
80.7 (2051)a
80.5 (2044)b
80.0
(2033)c,d
80.5 (2045) 80.8 (2053) -
4x2
80.9 (2056) -
4x4
(2) Track -
Front / Rear68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)68.7 (1746) /
74.3 (1889)68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)
(3) Overall
width93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377)
(4)
Wheelbase140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)
188.8 (4795)
200.8 (5100)140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)
188.8 (4795)
200.8 (5100)161.8 (4110) 176.2 (4475)
200.2 (5085)
(5) Overall
length226.1
(5744)
a
250.2
(6353)b
274.2
(6964)c
286.1
(7268)d
226.1
(5744)a
250.2
(6353)b
274.2
(6964)c
286.1
(7268)d
247.2 (6278) 261.6
(6644)e
285.6
(7254)f
a
140.8” (3576 mm) wheel baseb164.8” (4186 mm) wheel basec188.8” (4795 mm) wheel based200.8” (5100 mm) wheel basee176.2” (4475 mm) wheel basef200.2” (5085 mm) wheel base
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F–550
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2 –
inches
(mm)Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4 –
inches
(mm)Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2 –
inches
(mm)Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4 –
inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
height81.7 (2076)
a
81.4
(2068)b,c
81.1 (2059)d
81.7 (2075)a
81.2 (2063)b
81.1 (2059)c
80.7 (2049)d
81.4 (2067) 81.3 (2066)
(2) Track -
Front / Rear68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)68.7 (1746) /
74.0 (1880)
(3) Overall
width93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377) 93.6 (2377)
(4)
Wheelbase140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)
188.8 (4795)
200.8 (5100)140.8 (3576)
164.8 (4186)
188.8 (4795)
200.8 (5100)176.2 (4475)
200.2 (5085)176.2 (4475)
200.2 (5085)
(5) Overall
length226.1
(5744)
a
250.2
(6353)b
274.2
(6964)c
286.1
(7268)d
226.1
(5744)a
250.2
(6353)b
274.2
(6964)c
286.1
(7268)d
261.6
(6644)e
285.6
(7254)f
261.6
(6644)e
285.6
(7254)f
a
140.8” (3576 mm) wheel baseb164.8” (4186 mm) wheel basec188.8” (4795 mm) wheel based200.8” (5100 mm) wheel basee176.2” (4475 mm) wheel basef200.2” (5085 mm) wheel base
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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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