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4. Turn off the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain
completely into the oil pan.
5. Open the hood.
6. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil dipstick.
7. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert
the dipstick fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level is between ADD
and OPERATING RANGE, the
oil level is acceptable. DO NOT
ADD OIL.
• Maintain the oil level between
ADD and OPERATING RANGE on
the dipstick by adding oil as
required.
• The distance from ADD to OPERATING RANGE on the dipstick
represents 2.0 quarts (1.9L).
• Oil levels above OPERATING RANGE may cause engine damage. Some
oil must be removed from the engine by a qualified service technician.
8. Put the dipstick back into the engine and ensure it is fully seated.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
If your vehicle is equipped with a Cummins or Caterpillar engine,
refer to the appropriate engine operator’s manual for information on the
engine oil.
If your vehicle is equipped with the 6.0L Power Stroke engine, see
the following information.
To help achieve proper engine performance and durability, it is important
that you:
• Use only engine lubricating oils and oil filters of the proper quality.
• Change the engine oil and filter no laterthan the recommended
service interval. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter
for the appropriate intervals for changing the engine oil and filter.
• Change your engine oil and filter more frequently if your vehicle
operation includes extended periods of idling or low-speed operation,
driving for a long time in cold temperatures or short driving distances.
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A symbol has been developed by the
American Petroleum Institute (API)
to help you select the proper engine
oil. It will be included on the oil
container you purchase. The top
section of the symbol shows the oil
performance by the API designation.
This should match the owner guide recommendation. The center section
will show the SAE viscosity grade. The lower section will state energy
conserving if the oil has proven fuel saving capabilities.
Use a Ford engine oil filter, part number FL-1995 or equivalent. This filter
protects your engine by filtering harmful, abrasive or sludge particles.
BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with two or three maintenance-free batteries
which are mounted in a covered tray and located on the left frame rail.
The covered battery tray, depending upon application, may also have one
or two steps attached.
•Covered battery tray shown.
Battery tray with steps similar.
The two rubber straps on top of
the cover must be pulled up and
moved to the side of the battery
in order to remove the lid.
• Battery tray with cover removed.
Maintenance-free batteries do not normally require adding additional
water.
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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
If your vehicle is equipped with a Caterpillar or Cummins engine,
refer to your engine operator’s manual for engine coolant check and
adding instructions as well as fluid specifications and capacities.
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked twice a
year to ensure proper glycol/ water concentrations. 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 mark in the coolant reservoir. If the level
falls below, add coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine
coolantsection.
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.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
The engine coolant should be at the full mark as shown on the engine
coolant reservoir (depending upon application).
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor service interval
schedules.
Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when servicing your
vehiclein this chapter.
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recovery reservoir ..................181
refill capacities ........................228
specifications ..........................214
temperature gauge ...................27
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................63
Customer Assistance ........140, 156 Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................163
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ......156, 158
Getting roadside assistance ...140
Getting the service you
need .........................................156
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................159
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52
Defects, reporting .....................159
Defrost ...................................49–50 windshield ...........................49–50
with heating and air
conditioning system .................50
with standard heating
system .......................................49
Doors lubricant specifications ..........214
Driving under special
conditions through water ...........................96
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................148
Emission control system ..194, 233 catalytic converter ..................171 Engine
cleaning ...................................161
coolant .....................................181
lubrication specifications .......214
Engine fan .................................185
Engine oil ..................................176 checking and adding ..............176
oil pressure gauge ....................27
recommendations ...................177
refill capacities ........................228
specifications ..........................214
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .................185
Flashers, hazard ........................141
Fuel ............................................189 calculating fuel
economy ..........................191–192
capacity ...................................229
choosing the right fuel ...........190
filling your vehicle with fuel ..189
filter,
specifications ..........185, 187–188
gauge .........................................27
improving fuel
economy ..........................191–192
running out of fuel ...........95, 191
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................189
Fuses ..................................141, 148
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .........191–192
Gauges .........................................27 battery voltage gauge ...............27
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................27
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