2008 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS Owners Manual

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford Part NameFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluid-Hydroboost
brake booster
system—Chassis with
Gross Vehicle Weight
Ratings of 16,000 lb
(7,257 kg) and 18,000 lb
(8,165 kg)
Between MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C65-A1
Brake fluid-Hydromax
brake booster
system—Chassis with
Gross Vehicle Weight
Ratings of 20,500 lb
(9,299 kg), 22,000 lb
(9,979 kg), 24,000 lb
(10,886 kg) and 26,000
lb (11793 kg)Super DOT 4 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidYS4Z-19542-AA /
WSS-M6C65-A2
Engine coolant30.6 quarts
(29.0L)
1
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant with
bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
2
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
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Item Capacity Ford Part NameFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil 6.0 quarts (5.7L)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 with
API Certification Mark
Automatic transmission
Torqshift 5-speed17.5 quarts
(16.6L)
3
Motorcraft MERCONLV
AT F
4
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
WSS-M2C938-A
Power steering fluidKeep in FULL
range on dipstick
Motorcraft MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Parking brake assemblyFill to bottom of
fill plug hole
Rear Axle
Dana 804.0 quarts (3.9L)
5
Motorcraft SAE 75W-90
Synthetic Axle LubricantXY-75W90-QLS /
GL-5
Rear Axle
Dana S1107.0 quarts (6.6L)
6
Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A and
GL-5
Rear Axle
Dana S1307.0 quarts (6.6L)
5
Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A and
GL-5
Rear Axle
Dana Spicer 17060S16.0 quarts
(15.1L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A and
GL-5
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Item Capacity Ford Part NameFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Transmission
/steering/parking brake
linkages and pivots,
brake and clutch pedal
shaft (if equipped)—Premium Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C /
ESA-M1C75-B
Fuel tank75 .0 gallons
(284.0L)——
1Capacity is approximate and will vary due to second-stage manufacturer completion of HVAC
system. Fill to the Cold Fill Level on reservoir.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by
the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.5Fill 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.
Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is considered lubricated for
life. These lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed
any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.6Fill 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 415
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.2:1
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label for incomplete vehicles
On completed derivations of incomplete vehicles, the certification label is
affixed at a location determined by a subsequent stage manufacturer of
the completed vehicle. In these cases the completed vehicle is
manufactured in two or more stages by two or more separate
manufacturers.
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number is located near the cowl to the right of
the air filter.
If you ever find it necessary to communicate with Ford Motor Company
about your vehicle, always include the VIN in your communication.
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TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.
Description Code
Five-speed automatic, TorqShift T
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .......................52
Air cleaner filter ...............118–120
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .......................................95
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..........................52–53
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................57
fluid, adding ............................115
fluid, checking ........................115
fluid, refill capacities ..............121
fluid, specification ..................121
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........121
refill capacities ........................121
B
Battery .........................................93
acid, treating emergencies .......93
jumping a disabled battery ......75
maintenance-free ......................93
replacement, specifications ...120
servicing ....................................93
Brakes ..........................................51
anti-lock ...............................52–53
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................53
fluid, checking and adding ...112,
115
fluid, refill capacities ..............121
fluid, specifications .................121
lubricant specifications ..........121
shift interlock ............................55
Bulbs ............................................17
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....121Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ................88
wheels ........................................88
Coolant
checking and adding ................95
refill capacities ..................99, 121
specifications ..........................121
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................19
Customer Assistance ..................61
Ford Extended Service Plan ...84
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .......................85
Getting roadside assistance .....61
Getting the service you
need ...........................................81
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ...................................86
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program .....................................84
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................16
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................115
engine oil ...................................91
Driving under special
conditions ....................................59
through water ...........................60
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................75
Emission control system ..........109
Engine ........................................124
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cleaning .....................................88
coolant .......................................95
fail-safe cooling .......................100
idle speed control .....................93
lubrication specifications .......121
refill capacities ........................121
service points ............................90
Engine oil ....................................91
checking and adding ................91
dipstick ......................................91
filter, specifications ..........92, 120
recommendations .....................92
refill capacities ........................121
specifications ..........................121
Event data recording ....................5
Exhaust fumes ............................50
F
Fail safe cooling ........................100
Fluid capacities .........................121
Fuel ............................................101
calculating fuel economy .......105
capacity ...................................121
choosing the right fuel ...........104
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................108
detergent in fuel .....................105
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...................................101, 106
filter, specifications ........101, 120
improving fuel economy ........105
octane rating ...................104, 124
quality ......................................104
running out of fuel .................105
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................101
Fuses ............................................62G
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................105
Gauges .........................................13
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................16
H
Hazard flashers ...........................61
Headlamps ...................................16
daytime running lights .............16
flash to pass ..............................17
high beam .................................16
turning on and off ....................16
I
Ignition .................................48, 124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................110
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................17
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ........75
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........48
L
Lamps
daytime running light ...............16
headlamps .................................16
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headlamps, flash to pass ..........17
instrument panel, dimming .....17
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............53
Load limits ...................................39
Loading instructions ...................43
Lubricant specifications ...........121
Lug nuts ......................................75
M
Message center ...........................11
Motorcraft parts ................101, 120
O
Octane rating ............................104
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................91
Overdrive .....................................19
P
Parking brake ..............................54
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....120
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................66
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....112
fluid, refill capacity ................121
fluid, specifications .................121
R
Relays ....................................62, 69
Roadside assistance ....................61
S
Safety defects, reporting ......86–87Servicing your vehicle ................89
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................120, 124
Special notice ................................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................121
Speed control ..............................19
Starting your vehicle ............48–50
jump starting ............................75
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................18
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................18
Tires .......................................22–23
alignment ..................................32
care ............................................28
changing ....................................71
checking the pressure ..............27
inflating .....................................24
replacing ..............................30, 73
rotating ......................................32
safety practices .........................31
sidewall information .................33
snow tires and chains ..............38
spare tire ...................................69
terminology ...............................23
tire grades .................................23
treadwear ............................22, 29
Towing .........................................44
trailer towing ............................44
wrecker ......................................80
Transmission ...............................55
automatic operation .................19
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ......55
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................115
fluid, refill capacities ..............121
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