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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
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
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
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM/DM /
MERCONV
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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
MERCONLV AT FXT-10–QLV /
MERCONLV
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 MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV 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
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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.
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.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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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
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.
Code Description
5 Six-speed manual, Dana (ZF S6–650)
7 Six-speed manual, Dana (Z/F M6HD-W)
T Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (gas engines)
B Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (diesel engine)
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Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the
price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize
your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs.
Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle!
Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that
routinely wear out.
The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording
your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine
inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require
periodic attention fornormal “wear”:
•Wiper blades•Brake pads and linings
•Spark plugs (except
California)•Shock absorbers
•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
Contact your selling Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership today so they
can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving
lifestyle and budget.
Interest free finance options available
Take advantage of our installment payment plan, just a 10% down
payment will provide you with an affordable no interest, no-fee payment
opportunity.
Ford Extended Service Plan
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A
Accessory delay ........................126
Air cleaner filter ...............388–389
Air conditioning ........................102
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................................184
and child safety seats ............186
description ..............................184
disposal ....................................188
driver airbag ............................186
indicator light .........................188
operation .................................186
passenger airbag .....................186
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................189
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................364
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................268–269
Anti-theft system ..............159, 162
arming the system ..........160, 162
disarming a triggered
system .....................................162
triggering .................................162
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................43, 45, 52
Automatic transmission ............275
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................275
fluid, adding ............................383
fluid, checking ........................383
fluid, refill capacities ..............390
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................59
Auxiliary power point ...............124
Axle
refill capacities ........................390B
Battery .......................................362
acid, treating emergencies .....362
jumping a disabled battery ....330
maintenance-free ....................362
replacement, specifications ...389
servicing ..................................362
Bed extender ............................145
Belt-Minder.............................180
Booster seats .............................211
Brakes ........................................268
anti-lock ...........................268–269
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................268
fluid, checking and adding ....382
fluid, refill capacities ..............390
parking ....................................269
shift interlock ..........................273
trailer .......................................255
Bulbs ..........................................113
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....390
Cassette tape player ...................43
Cell phone use ............................10
Child safety seats ......................198
attaching with tether straps ..206
in front seat ....................199, 202
in rear seat ..............199, 202, 206
LATCH .....................................206
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................211
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............346
instrument panel ............348–349
interior .....................................349
plastic parts ............................347
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