2010 FORD F250 maintenance

The following procedure is for vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine.
If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, refer to the6.0 and 6.4
Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide
Supplement.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
Changing the air filter element
1. Loosen clamp and disconnect
sensor.
2. Release three retainer clamps.
3. Pull air filter cover toward passenger side of vehicle and up to release
the tabs. Lift air filter element up and out of housing.
The air filter box needs to be free of any debris before installing a new
air filter.
4. Install a new air filter element into the tray assembly.
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5. Return air filter cover to original
position making sure the four tabs
are engaged and secure the three
clamps. Tighten clamp on air tube
and reconnect sensor.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 5.4L V8/6.8L V10 engines
Air filter element FA-1883
Fuel filter FG-1083
Oil filter FL-820-S
Battery (standard) BXT-65-650
Battery (optional) BXT-65-750
Spark plugs-platinum
1
Remote automatic transmission filter2, 3
1
For 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.
2Also available with 6.4L diesel engine and TorqShift
transmission. Part
number is FT-176.
3Also available with 6.4L diesel engine and TorqShift
transmission. Part
number is FT-175.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Front axle 5.8 pints (2.8L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W-90–QL /
WSP-M2C197–A
Spindle bearing —High Temperature 4X4
Front Axle and Wheel
Bearing GreaseXG-11 /
WSS-M1C267-A1
Rear axle - F-250/350
(10.50 inch axle)
1
6.9 pints (3.3L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140–QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Rear axle - F-350
(DANA M80)8.5 pints (4.0L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-90
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W90–QLS /
WSS–M2C918–A
Rear axle - F-450/550
(Dana S110/S130)14.0 pints (6.6L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140–QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Brake fluid (and clutch
fluid, if equipped)Fill to line or step
(for clutch) on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1–C / WSS-M6C62-A
or WSS-M6C65-A1
Engine coolant
(5.4L V8 engine)
2
25.7 quarts
(24.3L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine coolant
(6.8L V10 engine)
2
26.7 quarts
(25.3L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine and fuel coolant
- diesel engineRefer to the6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement
Engine oil (includes
filter change) - 5.4L V8
and 6.8L V10 gas
engines
6
7.0 quarts (6.6L)•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W-20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
Engine oil (includes
filter change) - diesel
engineRefer to the6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement
Fuel tank - Mid-ship
tank (optional on
Chassis Cab)19.0 gallons
(71.9L)——
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Fuel tank - Short box30.0 gallons
(113.4L)——
Fuel tank - Long box38.0 gallons
(143.9L)——
Fuel tank - Aft axle
(Chassis cab only)40.0 gallons
(151.4L)——
Hinges, latches, striker
plates, fuel filler door
hinge and seat tracks— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG–4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93–B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 / None
Transmission / parking
brake linkages and
pivots, brake and clutch
pedal shaft (if
equipped)—Motorcraft Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or XG-1-K /
WSD-M1C227-A
Power steering fluidKeep fluid level
between MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft
MERCON
VATFXT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Transfer case fluid 2.0 quarts (1.9L)Motorcraft Transfer Case
FluidXL-12 / —
Manual transmission
fluid (S6-650) - gas
engine5.8 quarts (5.5L)
4
Motorcraft
MERCON
VATFXT-5-QM/DM /
MERCON
V
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Manual transmission
fluid (M6HDW) - diesel
engineRefer to the6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement
Automatic transmission
fluid (5R110)
3
17.5 quarts
(16.6L)
5
Motorcraft
MERCON
LV AT FXT-10–QLV /
MERCON
LV
Windshield washer fluid 3.5 quarts (3.3L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A /
WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 8 oz. (236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification
EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of limited slip Ford axles. Ford design rear axles contain a
synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are
indicated on the dipstick blade or the dipstick handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being
added is of the correct type. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationto determine the
correct service interval.
Automatic transmissions that require MERCON
LV should only use MERCON
LV fluid.
Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.4Service 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.5Indicates 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.6Use 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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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 gap1.0–1.1mm
(0.039–0.043 inch)1.0–1.1mm
(0.039–0.043 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.8:1 9.2:1
Drivebelt routing
5.4L V8/6.8L V10 engines
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
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 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 vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location
3. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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