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6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
• The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
• If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
• Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage (kilometer) intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance
information . The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50
coolant and distilled water, which equates to a freeze point of -34°F
(-36°C). Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or
antifreeze tester (such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester,
014–R1060). The level of coolant should be maintained at the “FULL
COLD” level or within the “COLD FILL RANGE” in the coolant reservoir.
If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions in the Adding
engine coolant section.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A
50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
• Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
• Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
• Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
L E A D
RETURN
RECYCLE
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Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
• Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•
Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy.
• Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste fuel.
• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
• Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
• Slow down gradually.
• Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
• Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
• Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
• You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary
shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Unnecessary shifting of
this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
• Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
• Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
• Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
• Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in
this chapter.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine
Air filter element FA-1754 FA-1782
Fuel filter FG-1011 FG-1011
Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve 1
Battery (Standard) BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Battery (Optional) BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750
Spark plugs-platinum 2
Remote Automatic
Transmission Filter 3
FT-145 FT–1451
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in the scheduled maintenance information and is essential to
the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to the
scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for
changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used. 2
For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to the
scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used. 3
Also available with 6.0L Diesel engine/TorqShift transmission. Part
number is FT-145.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Front axle Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant F-250/350
(Dana 60 axle) 5.8 pints (2.8L)
F-350/450/550
(Dana 60 axle) 5.8 pints (2.8L)
Rear axle Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant F-250 /350
(10.50 inch axle) 1
6.9 pints (3.3L)
Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Synthetic
Rear Axle
Lubricant F-350
(DANA 80) 1
8.5 pints (4.0L)
Motorcraft SAE
75W–140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant F-450/550
(Dana
S110/S130) 1
14.0 pints
(6.6L)
Brake fluid (and
clutch fluid-if
equipped) Motorcraft High
Performance DOT
3 Motor Vehicle
Brake Fluid All Fill to line or
step (for clutch)
on reservoir
Engine coolant -
gas engines 2
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored) 5.4L V8 engine
with A/C 26.4 quarts
(25.0L)
6.8L V10 engine 27.5 quarts
(26.0L)
Engine coolant -
diesel engine 2
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored) Refer to your 6.0 Liter Power
Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement
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)
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Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change) - diesel
engine Refer to your 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection
Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide 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
Automatic
transmission
fluid 3
Motorcraft
MERCON  SP
AT F TorqShift
(5–speed) 17.5 quarts
(16.6L) 5
(includes
remote filter
element change)
Windshield
washer fluid Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate All 4.25 quarts
(4.0L)1
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 information for change intervals
on Dana rear axles. 2
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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3
Ensure 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
your scheduled maintenance information 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. 4
Service 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. 5
Indicates 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. 6
Use 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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Item Ford part name
or equivalent Ford part
number Ford
specification
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 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,
knuckle ball
joints
(F-450/550) and
trackbar ball
joint (F-450/550) Motorcraft
Premium
Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or
XG-1-K WSD-M1C227-A
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 
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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 gap 1.02–1.28mm
(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
height 76.5 (1943) 79.1 (2009) 76.8 (1951) b
79.4 (2017) b
(2) Track -
Front/Rear 68.3
(1734)/67.2
(1706) 68.3 (1736) /
67.2 (1706) 68.3 (1734) /
67.2 (1706) 68.3 (1736) /
67.2 (1706)
(3) Overall
width 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029)
(4)
Wheelbase 137.0
(3480) 137.0 (3480) 141.8
(3602) a
158.0
(4013) b
141.8
(3602) a
158.0
(4013) b
(5) Overall
length 226.4
(5751) 226.4 (5751) 231.2
(5872) a
247.4
(6284) b
231.2
(5872) a
247.4
(6284) b
a
Short Box b
Long Box
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