2013 FORD F250 coolant capacity

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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 fluidBetween
MIN/MAX on
brake fluid
reservoirMotorcraft® High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1–C / WSS-M6C62-A
or WSS-M6C65-A1
Engine coolant
(6.2L V8 engine)
2
21.3 quarts
(20.2L)Motorcraft® Orange
Antifreeze/Coolant
PredilutedVC-3DIL-B (US) /
CVC-3DIL-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D2 Engine coolant
(6.8L V10 engine)
2
26.7 quarts
(25.3L)
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine and fuel coolant
(diesel engine)Refer to the diesel supplement.
Engine oil (6.2L V8 and
6.8L V10 gasoline
engines)
5,6
7.0 quarts (6.6L)Motorcraft® or
equivalent SAE 5W-20
motor oilWSS-M2C945-A
Engine oil
(diesel engine)Refer to the diesel supplement.
Fuel tank (incomplete
vehicle, steel tank,
middle location)28 gallons (106L) — —
Fuel tank (pickup with
gasoline engine)35 gallons (132L) — —
Fuel tank (incomplete
vehicle, steel tank,
aft axle location)40 gallons (151L) — —
Fuel tank
(diesel engine)Refer to the diesel supplement.
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 pedal shift—Motorcraft® Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or XG-1-K /
WSD-M1C227-A
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Power steering fluidKeep fluid level
between MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft®
MERCON® V ATFXT-5-QM /
MERCON® V
Transfer case fluid 2.0 quarts (1.9L)Motorcraft® Transfer
Case FluidXL-12 / —
Automatic transmission
fluid
(5–speed)
3,4,7
17.5 quarts
(16.6L)
Motorcraft®
MERCON® LV ATFXT-10–QLV /
MERCON® LV
Automatic transmission
fluid
(6-speed)
3,4,8
18.5 quarts
(17.5L)
16.7 quarts
(15.8L)
Windshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraft® Premium
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 /- -
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.
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D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................87
Defrost ...............................146, 148
rear window ............................152
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................313
engine oil .........................304, 306
Display settings .........................521
Drivebelt ....................................389
Driving under special
conditions ..................207, 218, 220
sand .........................................218
snow and ice ...........................221
through water .................219, 270
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................148
E
Electronic message center .......104
Electronic stability control ......228
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................279
running out of fuel .................192
Emergency Flashers .................278
Emission control system ..........195
End user license agreement ....549
Engine ................................304, 389
cleaning ...................................334
coolant .....................................307
fail-safe cooling .......................310
refill capacities ........................391
service points ..................304–305
Engine block heater .................186Engine oil
checking and adding ..............306
dipstick ....................................306
filter, specifications ................395
refill capacities ........................391
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................185
F
Fail safe cooling ........................310
Filter
fuel ...........................................317
Fleet MyKey programming ........67
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....188
Floor mats .................................271
Fluid capacities .........................391
Fog lamps ....................................88
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......209
driving off road .......................216
electronic shift ................209, 213
indicator light .........................210
lever operated shift ................211
manual locking hubs ..............209
Fuel
cap ...........................................193
capacity ...................................391
choosing the right fuel ...190–191
filler funnel .............................192
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................................193
fuel pump shut-off ..................278
octane rating ...................191, 389
quality ......................................190
running out of fuel .................192
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................188
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