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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.5Dana limited-slip axle (M60) requires 8 oz. (228 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A.6If your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant it 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.7Fill Dana rear axles to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.8Optional fuel tank 55.0 gallons (208.0L).
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ENGINE DATA
Engine14.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 281 330 415
Required fuel87 octane or
(E-85)
287 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)0.051–0.057 inch
(1.29–1.45mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)
Compression
ratio9.4:1 9.0:1 9.0:1
1Refer to the6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplementfor diesel engine information.
24.6L V8 FFV engines only.
Engine drivebelt routing
•4.6L V8, 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 engines without A/C
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•4.6L V8, 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 engines with A/C
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
(complete Ford built vehicles)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and
prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be
located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the
structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge
of the driver’s door.
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The VIN is located on the driver side instrument panel or on the
certification label. It contains the following information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
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.
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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
Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E) Q
Five-speed automatic TorqShift with Tow/Haul T
Five-speed automatic 5R110W-Hi/Torque B
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A
Accessory delay ..........................63
AdvanceTrac ..............................198
Air cleaner filter ...............300–302
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................107–108
and child safety seats ............109
description ..............................108
disposal ....................................112
driver airbag ............................110
indicator light .........................112
operation .................................110
passenger airbag .....................110
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................113
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................275
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................195–196
Anti-theft system ........................86
arming the system ....................87
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 22, 27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................207, 209, 212
fluid, adding ............................296
fluid, checking ........................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
fluid, specification ..................303
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................34
Auxiliary power point .................61
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........303
refill capacities ........................303
traction lok ..............................203B
Battery .......................................272
acid, treating emergencies .....272
jumping a disabled battery ....242
maintenance-free ....................272
replacement, specifications ...302
servicing ..................................272
Belt-Minder.............................103
Booster seats .............................132
Brakes ........................................195
anti-lock ...........................195–196
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................196
fluid, checking and adding ....295
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
fluid, specifications .................303
lubricant specifications ..........303
parking ....................................196
shift interlock ..........................205
trailer .......................................184
Bulbs ............................................50
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....303
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................232
Child safety seats ......................121
in front seat ............................121
in rear seat ..............................121
LATCH .....................................124
recommendations ...................119
tether anchorage hardware ...127
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................132
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............260
exterior ....................................263
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Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................193
F
Fail safe cooling ........................280
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....281
Fluid capacities .........................303
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................203
Fuel ............................................281
calculating fuel economy .......288
cap ...........................................284
capacity ...................................303
choosing the right fuel ...........286
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................291
detergent in fuel .....................286
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................281, 284, 288
filter, specifications ........281, 302
fuel pump shut-off switch .....223
improving fuel economy ........288
octane rating ...................286, 310
quality ......................................287
running out of fuel .................287
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................281
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................281, 286
Fuses ..........................................225
G
Garage door opener ....................59
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............284
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................288Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................222
Head restraints ...........................90
Headlamps ...................................45
aiming ........................................48
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................46
high beam .................................45
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................45
Heating
heater only system .............42, 44
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................43
Hood ..........................................266
I
Ignition ...............................190, 310
Illuminated visor mirror .............58
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................121
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................293
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................262
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
J
Jack ............................................232
positioning ...............................232
storage .....................................232
Jump-starting your vehicle ......242
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