2012 FORD F150 oil capacities

Customer Assistance 352
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 359
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 359
Cleaning 360
Maintenance and Specifications 371
Engine compartment 373
Engine oil 378
Battery 382
Engine coolant 385
Fuel information 392
Air filter(s) 408
Part numbers 414
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 415
Engine data 419
Accessories 424
Ford Extended Service Plan 427
Scheduled Maintenance 431
Normal scheduled maintenance and log 437
Index 456
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Engine oil and filter recommendations
3.7L V6, 5.0L V8, and 6.2L V8 engines
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum
Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the
current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C945-A.SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and
durability performance meeting all requirements for your
vehicle’s engine. Refer toMaintenance product specifications and
capacitieslater in this section for more information.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in
thescheduled maintenance information.
Ford production and Motorcraftreplacement oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used
that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up
engine noises or knock may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraftoil filter or
another with equivalent performance for your engine application.
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3.5L V6 EcoBoost™ engine
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil
Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use MotorcraftSAE
5W-30 or an equivalent SAE 5W-30 oil meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C946-A. Refer toMaintenance product specifications and
capacitieslater in this section for more information.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in
thescheduled maintenance information.
Ford production and Motorcraftreplacement oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used
that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up
engine noises or knock may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraftoil filter or
another with equivalent performance for your engine application.
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•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•To maximize the fuel economy, drive with the tonneau cover installed
(if equipped).
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
Brake fluidBetween
MIN/MAX on brake
fluid reservoirMotorcraftHigh
Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
3.7L 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)
1
•XO-5W20–QSP (US)
•XO-5W-20 QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20–LSP12 (Canada)
•CXO-5W-20-LFS12
(Canada) / WSS-M2C945–A
and API Certification Mark 5.0L engine oil 7.7 quarts (7.3L)
6.2L engine oil 7.0 quarts (6.6L)
3.5L EcoBoost™ engine6.0 quarts
(5.7L)•MotorcraftSAE 5W-30
Premium Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-30 Full
Synthetic Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-30
Super Premium Motor Oil
(Canada)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-30
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)
2
•XO-5W30-QSP (US)
•XO-5W30-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W30-LSP12 (Canada)
•CXO-5W30-LFS12 (Canada)
/
WSS-M2C946-A with API
Certification Mark
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
Fuel tank
Reg. Cab 8’ box /
SuperCab 6.5’ box /
SuperCab 8’ box26.0 gallons (98.4L)
Standard
36.0 gallons (136.2L)
Optional——
1Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A and the API Certification mark.2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A and the API Certification mark.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Service refill capacity is determined by filling the axle to 1/4-9/16 inch (6-14 mm) below the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118-A, for complete fill of 8.8 inch Traction-Lok axles.5Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and 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.6Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transfer case to the bottom of the filler hole
with the vehicle on a level surface.7Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling system, actual refill capacities
will vary based on vehicle application and transmission fluid cooling system (i.e. coolers size,
cooling lines, auxiliary cooler capacities). The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should
be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.8Automatic 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.
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....415
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................116
Cargo management system ......129
CD ................................................49
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................338
Child safety seats ......................213
attaching with tether straps ..222
in front seat ....................214, 220
in rear seat ......................214, 220
LATCH .....................................220
recommendations ...................211
Child safety seats -
booster seats .............................227
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............362
instrument panel ............365–366
interior .....................................367
plastic parts ............................364
safety belts ..............................367
washing ....................................360
waxing .....................................361
wheels ......................................361
wiper blades ............................364
Climate control
(see Air conditioning
or Heating) ................68, 71, 73, 76
Clock ......................................49–50
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................49
Compass, electronic ....................98
calibration ...............................100
set zone adjustment .................99
Console ........................................98Controls
power seat ...............................167
steering column ......................113
Coolant
checking and adding ..............385
refill capacities ................388, 415
specifications ..........................415
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................111
Customer Assistance ................326
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................427, 430
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............356
Getting roadside assistance ...326
Getting the service you
need .........................................352
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................358
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................356
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................83
Defrost
rear window and
rearview mirrors ...........71, 73, 76
windshield .....................71, 73, 76
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................407
engine oil .................................378
Driving under special
conditions ..................303, 320, 323
sand .........................................322
snow and ice ...........................324
through water .................322, 325
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Electronic message center ...20, 31
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................347
running out of fuel .........347, 398
Emission control system ..........403
Engine ................................419–420
cleaning ...................................362
coolant .....................................385
fail-safe cooling .......................389
idle speed control ...................382
lubrication specifications .......415
refill capacities ........................415
service points ..................373–376
Engine block heater .................282
Engine oil ..................................378
checking and adding ..............378
dipstick ....................................378
filter, specifications ................414
refill capacities ........................415
specifications ..........................415
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................282
F
Fail safe cooling ........................389
Fleet MyKey programming ......136
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....392
Floor mats .........................122–123
Fluid capacities .........................415
Fog lamps ....................................82
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......312
description ..............................314
driving off road .......................319
electronic shift ........................313
indicator light .........................312preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................294
Fuel ............................................392
calculating fuel
economy ............................22, 400
cap ...........................................395
capacity ...................................415
choosing the right fuel ...........396
detergent in fuel .....................398
filler funnel .............................398
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................392, 395, 400
filter, specifications ........392, 414
fuel pump shut-off ..................328
improving fuel economy ........400
octane rating ...........397, 419–420
quality ......................................398
running out of fuel .........347, 398
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................392
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................392, 396–397
Fuses ..................................328–329
G
Garage door opener ..................116
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............395
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................400
Gauges .........................................18
H
Hazard flashers .........................327
Headlamps ...................................82
aiming ........................................84
autolamp system .......................82
bulb specifications ....................88
daytime running lights .............83
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