2010 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY steering

Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part number /
Ford specification
Fuel tank - Short box 30.0 gallons
(113.4L) ——
Fuel tank - Long box 38.0 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 Grease XG–4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93–B
Lock cylinders — Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock Lubricant XL-1 / None
Transmission / parking
brake linkages and
pivots, brake and clutch
pedal shaft (if
equipped) — Motorcraft Premium
Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K /
WSD-M1C227-A
Power steering fluid Keep fluid level
between MIN and
MAX on reservoir Motorcraft
MERCON
VATF XT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Transfer case fluid 2.0 quarts (1.9L) Motorcraft Transfer Case
Fluid XL-12 / —
Manual transmission
fluid (S6-650) - gas
engine 5.8 quarts (5.5L)
4Motorcraft
MERCON
VATF XT-5-QM/DM /
MERCON
VMaintenance and Specifications
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plastic parts ............................348
safety belts ..............................351
washing ....................................345
waxing .....................................346
wheels ......................................346
wiper blades ............................348
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ....98, 102
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................53
AM/FM/CD .................................46
Clutch
fluid ..........................................384
operation while driving ..........278
recommended shift speeds ....278
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................36
Console ......................................122
overhead ..........................121–122
Controls
power seat ...............................167
steering column ......................134
Coolant
checking and adding ..............365
refill capacities ................368, 391
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ......................................131
Customer Assistance ................303
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................353
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................400
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................342
Getting roadside assistance ...303
Getting the service you
need .........................................338
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................343 Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................341
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .......................................108
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................384
engine oil .................................360
Driving under special
conditions ..................277, 293, 297
sand .........................................295
snow and ice ...........................297
through water .................296, 299
DVD system .................................67
E
Electronic message center ...24, 32
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................331
Emergency Flashers .................304
Emission control system ..........379
Engine ........................................395
cleaning ...................................347
coolant .....................................365
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................369
idle speed control ...................363
refill capacities ........................391
service points ..................357–358
starting after a collision .........305
Engine oil ..................................360
checking and adding ..............360
dipstick ....................................360
filter, specifications ........362, 390
recommendations ...................362Index
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Power adjustable foot pedals ...131
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................310
Power door locks ......................148
Power mirrors ...........................127
Power point ...............................123
Power steering ..........................272
fluid, checking and adding ....382
fluid, refill capacity ................391
Power Windows .........................124
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................273
R
Radio ................................42, 44, 51
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................67
Rear-view camera system .........282
Relays ........................................306
Remote entry system ...............152
illuminated entry ....................157
locking/unlocking
doors ................................148, 153
replacing the batteries ...........155
Reverse sensing system ...........280
Roadside assistance ..................303
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........................173–178
Safety defects, reporting ..........344
Safety restraints ................173–178
Belt-Minder
...........................181
extension assembly ................184
for adults .........................174–178 for children .............................195
lap belt ....................................179
warning light and
chime ...............................180–181
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................207
Safety seats for children ..........199
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................395
Satellite Radio Information ........64
Seats ..........................................164
child safety seats ....................199
cleaning ...................................352
heated ......................................102
memory seat ...................154, 169
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................157
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................159, 161
Servicing your vehicle ..............355
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................46
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................53
Snowplowing .................7, 300–301
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............189
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................390, 395
Special notice ................................8
ambulance conversions ..............7
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
four-wheel drive vehicles .......302
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Speed control ............................131
Starting your vehicle ........264–266
jump starting ..........................331
Steering wheel
controls ....................................134 Index
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tilting .......................................121
SYNC
..........................................97
T
Tailgate ......................................143
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ..........................98
Tilt steering wheel ....................121
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....237
Tires ...................................219–220
alignment ................................229
care ..........................................225
changing ..........................318, 320
checking the pressure ............224
inflating ...................................221
label .........................................236
replacing ..................................227
rotating ....................................229
safety practices .......................228
sidewall information ...............231
snow tires and chains ............243
spare tire .................................316
terminology .............................220
tire grades ...............................220
treadwear ........................219, 226
Towing .......................................251
recreational towing .................262
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............256
trailer towing ..........................251
wrecker ....................................336
Traction control ........................271
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................256 Transfer case
fluid checking .........................388
Transmission
automatic operation ...............275
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....274
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................384
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................387
fluid, refill capacities ..............391
manual operation ....................278
Turn signal ................................112
U
Upfitter controls .......................137
USB port ......................................60
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................396
Vehicle loading ..........................244
Ventilating your vehicle ...........267
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......14
Washer fluid ..............................359
Water, Driving through .............299
Windows
power .......................................124
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................120
checking and adding fluid .....359
replacing wiper blades ...........359
Wrecker towing .........................336Index
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