2011 FORD E SERIES maintenance

General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to
protect against rust and damage.
Body
•Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of front fenders.
See theCleaningchapter for more information.
•Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax
to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is
washed. See theCleaningchapter for more information.
•Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges, and latches with a light
grade oil. See theCleaningchapter for more information.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
Engine
•The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that may cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the
engine is running.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff
of the fuel pump nozzle.
Note:During extended periods of vehicle storage (30 days or more),
fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. Add MotorcraftGas Stabilizer or
equivalent meeting Ford material specification ESE-M99C112-A to the
vehicle fuel system whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed
30 days. Follow the instructions on the additive label. The vehicle should
then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive throughout the
fuel system.
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Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the
battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure
battery charge is maintained for quick starting.
Note:If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset
memory features.
Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing vehicle from storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on
window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
•Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 ft (4.5 meters) back
and forth to remove rust build up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there
are no leaks, and fluids are at recommended levels.
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•If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect.
If you have any concerns or issues, contact your authorized dealer.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine6.8L V10
engine
Air filter element FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632
Battery-
standard /
(auxiliary)BXT-65-650 /
(BXT-65-750)BXT-65-650 /
(BXT-65-750)BXT-65-650 /
(BXT-65-750)
Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-820-S
Spark plugs
1
Torqshift
automatic
transmission
internal
bottom–pan filter— FT-180 FT-180
1For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
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 Motorcraftor
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraftHigh
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Door weatherstrips — Silicone Spray LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Hinges, latches, Striker
plates, fuel filler door
hinge, and seat tracks—Multi-Purpose Grease
(Lithium grease)XG-4 or XL-5 or
equivalent /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —MotorcraftPenetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine coolant
(4.6L engine)23.8 quarts
(22.6L)
MotorcraftPremium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B (US)
CVC-7-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine coolant
(4.6L engine with aux
rear heat)26.0 quarts
(24.6L)
Engine coolant
(5.4L engine)28.8 quarts
(27.2L)
Engine coolant
(5.4L engine with aux
rear heat)30.8 quarts
(29.1L)
Engine coolant
(6.8L engine)30.4 quarts
(28.8L)
Engine coolant
(6.8L engine with aux
rear heat)32.6 quarts
(30.8L)
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine oil 6.0 quarts (5.7L)•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)
2
•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Power steering fluidKeep in FULL
range on dipstickMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Automatic transmission
fluid (4R75E)13.9 quarts
(13.1L)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT F
4
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
Automatic transmission
fluid TorqShift
(5–speed)18.8 quarts
(17.7L)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT F
4
XT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV
Limited Slip axle fluid
M60 (M248)
E-350 with 4.10 axle
ratio5.9 pints (2.8L)
5,7
SAE 75W-140 Synthetic
Rear Axle Lubricant
6
XY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Dana Limited Slip Axle
fluid
M60 (M248)
E–250/E–3505.9 pints (2.8L)
5,7
SAE 90 Hypoid Gear OilXY–90–GL /
ESW-M2C105-E Dana Limited Slip Axle
fluid
M70FF (M267FF)
E-3506.6 pints (3.1L)
7
Dana Limited Slip Axle
fluid
M70HD (M273HD)
E-4509.0 pints (4.3L)
7
Dana conventional axle
fluid
M60 (M248) E-350 with
4.10 axle ratio6.2 pints (2.9L)
7
SAE 75W-140 Synthetic
Rear Axle Lubricant
6
XY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Dana conventional axle
fluid
M60 (M248)
E-150/E-3506.2 pints (2.9 L)
7
SAE 80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A Dana conventional axle
fluid
M70FF (M267FF)
E-3506.6 pints (3.1L)
7
Dana conventional axle
fluid
M70HD (M273HD)
E-4509.0 pints (4.3 L)
7
Windshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraftPremium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US)
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer Fluid
(Canada)ZC-32-A (US)
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F)
(Canada) /
WSB-M8B16-A2/- -
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