MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 engines
Air filter element FA-1883
Fuel filter FG-1011
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve
1
Battery (Standard) BXT-65-650
Battery (Optional) BXT-65-750
Spark plugs-platinum
2
Remote Automatic Transmission Filter3, 4
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in thescheduled maintenance informationand 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 informationfor 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.
2For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to the
scheduled maintenance informationfor 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.
3Also available with 6.4L diesel engine and TorqShift transmission. Part
number is FT-176.
4Also available with 6.4L diesel engine and TorqShift transmission. Part
number is FT-175.
2008 F-250/350/450/550(f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................48
Rear video camera ....................274
Relays ........................................297
Remote entry system ...............151
illuminated entry ............155–156
locking/unlocking
doors ........................146, 151–152
Reverse sensing system ...........272
Roadside assistance ..................294
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........183
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........170, 172–174, 176
Safety defects, reporting ..335–336
Safety
restraints ...........170, 172–174, 176
Belt-Minder...........................179
extension assembly ................183
for adults .................172–174, 176
for children .....................192–193
lap belt ....................................178
safety belt maintenance .........183
warning light and
chime ...............................178–179
Safety seats for children ..........196
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................388
Satellite Radio Information ........44
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............170
Seats ..........................................162
child safety seats ....................196
cleaning ...................................343
heated ........................................80
memory seat ...................152, 168SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................159–160
Servicing your vehicle ..............346
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................28
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................34
Snowplowing .................8, 291–293
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................382, 387
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Speed control ............................109
Starting your vehicle ........255–257
jump starting ..........................322
Steering wheel
controls ....................................112
tilting .........................................99
T
Tailgate ......................................140
Tilt steering wheel ......................99
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....224
Tires ...................................206–208
alignment ................................216
care ..........................................212
changing ..........................310, 312
checking the pressure ............211
inflating ...................................209
label .........................................223
replacing ..................................214
rotating ....................................217
safety practices .......................215
sidewall information ...............219
2008 F-250/350/450/550(f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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