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3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick handle. Check the
container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to
yourscheduled maintenance informationto 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 ensure 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.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part name
or equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Spindle bearingHigh
Temperature 4X4
Front Axle and
Wheel Bearing
GreaseE8TZ-19590–A
XG-11 (FAD)ESA-M1C198–A
Front axle (4X4)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W-90–QL WSP-M2C197–A
Rear axleMotorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
(10.5 inch)
1
XY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A
Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Synthetic
Rear Axle
Lubricant
(Dana 80)
1
XY-75W90–QLS WSS–M2C918–A
Motorcraft SAE
75W–140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
(Dana S110/S130
axles)
1
XY-75W140-QL WSL–M2C192–A
Brake fluid and
clutch fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
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
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ItemFord part name
or equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oilMotorcraft 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
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG–4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93–B
Lock cylindersMotorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
Transmission
/parking brake
linkages and
pivots, brake and
clutch pedal
shaft (if
equipped)Motorcraft
Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Steering linkage,
knuckle ball
joints
(F-450/550) and
trackbar ball
joint (F-450/550)Motorcraft
Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KWSD-M1C227-A
Power steering
fluid and transfer
case fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Manual
transmission
(6-speed)Motorcraft
MERCONAT F
2XT-2-QDX MERCON
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ItemFord part name
or equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Automatic
transmission
TorqShift
(5–speed)Motorcraft
MERCONSP
AT F
2
XT-6–QSP MERCONSP
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 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 butdorequire a change.
Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationfor change intervals
on Dana rear axles.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick handle. Check the
container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to
yourscheduled maintenance informationto 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.
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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 gap1.02–1.28mm
(0.040–0.050 inch)*1.02–1.28mm
(0.040–0.050 inch)*
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.8:1 9.2:1
*The 5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V spark plug gap CANNOT be adjusted.
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
height76.5 (1943) 79.1 (2009) 76.8 (1951)
b79.4 (2017)b
(2) Track -
Front/Rear68.3
(1734)/67.2
(1706)68.3 (1736) /
67.2 (1706)68.3 (1734) /
67.2 (1706)68.3 (1736) /
67.2 (1706)
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029)
(4)
Wheelbase137.0
(3480)137.0 (3480) 141.8
(3602)
a
158.0
(4013)b
141.8
(3602)a
158.0
(4013)b
(5) Overall
length226.4
(5751)226.4 (5751) 231.2
(5872)a
247.4
(6284)b
231.2
(5872)a
247.4
(6284)b
a
Short BoxbLong Box
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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
height77.5 (1969) 80.0 (2032) 77.3 (1963) 79.9 (2029)
(2) Track -
Front/Rear68.3
(1734)/
67.2 (1706)68.3 (1736)/
67.2 (1706)68.3 (1734)/
67.2 (1706)68.3 (1736)/
67.2 (1706)
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029)
(4)
Wheelbase156.2
(3967)156.2 (3967) 172.4 (4379) 172.4 (4379)
(5) Overall
length245.6
(6238)245.6 (6238) 261.8 (6650) 261.8 (6650)
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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
height76.9 (1953)
a
77.1 (1958)b
81.6 (2073)c
80.0 (2032)d
77.4 (1966)a
77.4 (1966)b
81.5 (2070)c
80.2 (2037)d
76.8 (1951)a
76.7 (1948)b
80.8 (2052)c
79.6 (2022)d
77.3 (1963)a,e
77.1 (1958)a,f
77.0 (1956)b
81.4 (2068)c,e
81.2 (2062)c,f
79.6 (2022)d
(2a) Track -
Front68.3 (1734)a/
68.9 (1751)b/
68.3 (1736)c/
69.0 (1753)d
68.3 (1734)a/
68.9 (1751)b/
68.3 (1736)c/
69.0 (1753)d
68.3 (1734)a/
68.9 (1751)b/
68.3 (1736)c/
69.0 (1753)d
68.3 (1734)a/
68.9 (1751)b/
68.3 (1736)c/
69.0 (1753)d
(2b) Track -
Rear68.1 (1730)a, c
/
71.0 (1803)b, d
68.1 (1730)a, c
/
71.0 (1803)b, d
67.2 (1706)a, c
/
74.6 (1896)b, d
67.2 (1706)a, c
/
74.6 (1896)b, d
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2029)a,c
/
92.2 (2342)b, d
79.9 (2029)a,c
/
92.2 (2342)b, d
79.9 (2029)a,c
/
95.5 (2426)b, d
79.9 (2029)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 (4013)f
(5) Overall
length225.6
(5730)a,b,c,d/
249.6
(6340)
b,d
246.6 (6264) 226.4 (5751) 231.2 (5872)e/
247.4 (6284)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
height77.9 (1979)
a/
77.9 (1979)b/
81.8 (2078)c/
80.8 (2052)d
77.8 (1976)a/
77.6 (1971)b/
81.8 (2078)c/
80.1 (2035)d
77.6 (1971)a/
77.4 (1966)b/
81.7 (2075)c/
80.0 (2032)d
(2a) Track -
Front68.3 (1734)a/
68.9 (1751)b/
68.3 (1736)c/
69.0 (1753)d
68.3 (1734)a/
68.9 (1751)b/
68.3 (1736)c/
69.0 (1753)d
68.3 (1734)a/
68.9 (1751)b/
68.3 (1736)c/
69.0 (1753)d
(2b) Track -
Rear68.1 (1730)a,c/
71.0 (1803)b,d67.2 (1706)a,c/
74.6 (1896)b,d67.2 (1706)a,c/
74.6 (1896)b,d
(3) Overall
width79.9 (2029)a,c/
92.2 (2342)b, d79.9 (2029)a,c/
95.5 (2426)b, d79.9 (2029)a,c
95.5 (2426)b,d
(4) Wheelbase 176.2 (4475) 156.2 (3967) 172.4 (4379)
(5) Overall
length261.0 (6629) 245.6 (6238) 261.8 (6650)
a4x2 Single Rear Wheel (SRW)b4x2 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)c4x4 Single Rear Wheel (SRW)d4x4 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
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