2015 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS brake fluid

Parking brake fluid
Note:Do not fill the parking brake throughthe vent plug (A) (located on top of thetransmission).
Check the parking brake fluid level only ifthere is visible signs of fluid leakage. Ifnecessary, fill the parking brake assemblyto the bottom of the filler plug hole (B)(located on the driver side of thetransmission). See Capacities andSpecifications (page 114).
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Note:The power steering cap has both acold and hot indicator on the dipstick.
1.Start the engine and let it run until itreaches normal operating temperature(the engine coolant temperature gaugeindicator will be near the center of thenormal area between H and C).
2.While the engine idles, turn the steeringwheel left and right several times.
3.Turn the engine off.
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When washing:
•Take care when using a power washerto clean the engine. The high-pressurefluid could penetrate the sealed partsand cause damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with coldwater to avoid cracking the engineblock or other engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser on all parts that requirecleaning and pressure rinse clean. InCanada, use Motorcraft EngineShampoo.
•Never wash or rinse the engine while itis hot or running; water in the runningengine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
CLEANING THE ALLOY
WHEELS (If Equipped)
Note:Do not apply a cleaning chemical towarm or hot wheel rims and covers.
Note:Some automatic car washes maycause damage to the finish on your wheelrims and covers.
Note:Industrial-strength or heavy-dutycleaners in combination with brush agitationto remove brake dust and dirt, could wearaway the clear coat finish over a period time.
Note:Do not use hydrofluoric acid-basedor high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steelwool, fuels or strong household detergents.
Note:If you intend parking your vehicle foran extended period after cleaning thewheels with a wheel cleaner, drive yourvehicle for a few minutes before doing so.This will reduce the risk of increasedcorrosion of the brake discs.
Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coatedwith a clear coat paint finish. To maintaintheir condition we recommend that you:
•Clean the wheels weekly usingMotorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner.Apply using manufacturer'sinstructions.
•Use a sponge to remove heavydeposits of dirt and brake dustaccumulation.
•Rinse thoroughly with a strong streamof water when you have completed thecleaning process.
•To remove tar and grease, useMotorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, read the followingmaintenance recommendations to makesure your vehicle stays in good operatingcondition.
We engineer and test all motor vehiclesand their components for reliable, regulardriving. Under various conditions,long-term storage may lead to degradedengine performance or failure unless youuse specific precautions to preserve enginecomponents.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and damage.
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Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly toremove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud fromexterior surfaces, rear-wheel housingand the underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessarywhen you wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lidhinges, and latches with a light gradeoil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•The engine oil and filter should bechanged prior to storage because usedengine oil contains contaminates thatmay cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
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•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and inspect.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 6.8L
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under highpressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.Have the air conditioning refrigerant system serviced only by qualified personnel.
CapacityItem
7.0 qt (6.6 L)Engine oil
30.6 qt (29 L)Engine coolant
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoirBrake fluid
4.1 qt (3.9 L)Rear axle lubricant(Dana M80 axle)
8.0 qt (7.6 L)Rear axle lubricant(Dana S110 axle)
7.0 qt (6.6 L)Rear axle lubricant(Dana S130 axle)
16.0 qt (15.1 L)Rear axle lubricant(Dana Spicer 107060S axle)
18.2 qt (17.2 L)Automatic transmission fluid1
Keep in FULL range on dipstickPower steering fluid
Fill to bottom of fill plug holeParking brake assembly
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid
80 gal (303 L)Fuel tank (Motorhome)
40 gal (151 L)Fuel tank (Commercial chassis)
2.5 lb (1.13 kg)A/C refrigerant
8 fl oz (236.6 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil
1Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
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Specifications
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C945-ARecommended motor oil (U.S.):Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend MotorOilXO-5W20-QSP
WSS-M2C945-ARecommended Motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Motor OilCXO-5W20-LSP12
WSS-M2C945-AOptional motor oil (U.S.):Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor OilXO-5W20-QFS
WSS-M2C945-AOptional Motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Motor OilCXO-5W20-LFS12
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant (U.S.):Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant PredilutedVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant (Canada):Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant PredilutedCVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M6C65-A2Brake fluid:1
Motorcraft DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High PerformanceMotor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20
WSS-M6C65-A3Brake fluid:2
Motorcraft DOT 5.1 Motor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-21
WSL-M2C192-ARear axle lubricant (U.S.):Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL
WSL-M2C192-ARear axle lubricant (Canada):Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle LubricantCXY-75W140-1L
WSS-M2C938-AAutomatic transmission fluid (U.S.):MERCON LVMotorcraft MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
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SpecificationName
XT-10-QLVC
WSS-M2C938-AAutomatic transmission fluid (Canada):MERCON LVMotorcraft MERCON LV Automatic Transmission FluidCXT-10-LV12
WSS-M2C919-EPower steering and parking brake assembly fluid (U.S.):MERCON VMERCON V Automatic Transmission FluidXT-5-QM
WSS-M2C919-EPower steering and parking brake assembly fluid(Canada):MERCON VMERCON V Automatic Transmission FluidCXT-5-LM12
WSS-M14P19-AWindshield washer fluid (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate withBitterantZC-32-B2
WSS-M14P19-AWindshield washer fluid (Canada):Motorcraft Premium Quality Windshield Washer FluidCXC-37-(A, B, D, F)
WSH-M17B19-AA/C refrigerant (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft R-134a RefrigerantYN-19
WSH-M17B19-AA/C refrigerant (Canada):Motorcraft R-134a RefrigerantCYN-16-R
WSH-M1C231-BA/C refrigerant compressor oil:Motorcraft PAG Refrigerant Compressor OilYN-12-D
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SpecificationName
ESA-M1C75-BTransmission, steering, parking linkages and pivots andbrake pedal shaft grease:Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESB-M1C93-BMulti-purpose grease:Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease SprayXL-5
1Motorcraft DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid is forvehicles with Hydroboost brake booster systems. This include chassis with gross vehicleweight ratings of 16,000 lb (7257 kg), 18,000 lb (8165 kg) and 19,500 lb (8845 kg).2Motorcraft DOT 5.1 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid is for vehicles with Hydromax brake boostersystems. This is includes chassis with gross vehicle weight ratings of 20,500 lb (9299kg), 22,000 lb (9979 kg), 24,000 lb (10886 kg) and 26,000 lb (11793 kg).
If you use oil and fluids that do not meetthe defined specification and viscositygrade, this may lead to:
•Component damage which is notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
•Degraded brake performance.
Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motoroil is not mandatory. Only use fluid thatmeets Ford specifications. Motor oils ofthe recommended viscosity grade thatmeet API SN requirements and display theAPI Certification Mark for gasoline enginesare also acceptable. Do not use oil labeledwith API SN service category unless thelabel also displays the API certificationmark.
An oil that displays this symbol conformsto current engine, emission system andfuel economy performance standards ofthe International Lubricant Standardizationand Approval Committee (ILSAC).
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that maynot be covered by your vehicle warranty.
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