2015 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS oil capacities

Hazard Warning Flashers............................52
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................52
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need.................55
In California (U.S. Only)...............................56
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................57
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)..........................57
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................58
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.......................................................59
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................59
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................60
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..............................61
Changing a Fuse.............................................70
Maintenance
General Information.......................................71
Under Hood Overview...................................72
Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................74
Engine Oil Check.............................................74
Engine Coolant Check..................................75
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................78
Brake Fluid Check...........................................79
Power Steering Fluid Check........................81
Fuel Filter...........................................................82
Changing the 12V Battery............................82
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................84
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................86
Cleaning the Exterior....................................86
Cleaning the Engine......................................86
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels..........................87
Vehicle Storage...............................................87
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care............................................................90
Using Snow Chains......................................105
Changing a Road Wheel............................106
Technical Specifications...........................109
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications..................................110
Motorcraft Parts..............................................111
Vehicle Identification Number..................112
Vehicle Certification Label.........................112
Transmission Code Designation..............113
Capacities and Specifications -6.8L.................................................................114
Extended Service Plan(ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP)...................119
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information..........121
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........124
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................126
Scheduled Maintenance Record............128
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note:Check the level before starting theengine.
Note:Make sure that the level is betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
1.Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.
2.Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutesfor the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3.Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint-free cloth. Replace thedipstick and remove it again to checkthe oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add oilimmediately.
Adding Engine Oil
Note:Do not remove the filler cap whenthe engine is running.
Note:Do not add oil further than the MAXmark. Oil levels above the MAX mark maycause engine damage.
Only use oils certified for gasoline enginesby the American Petroleum Institute (API).An oil with this trademark symbolconforms to the current engine andemission system protection standards andfuel economy requirements of theInternational Lubricants SpecificationAdvisory Council (ILSAC), comprised ofU.S. and Japanese automobilemanufacturers.
1.Remove the filler cap.
2.Add engine oil that meets the Fordspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 110).
3.Replace the filler cap. Turn it until youfeel a strong resistance.
Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem
Note:Reset the oil life monitoring only afteran oil change.
1.Turn the ignition key to the ON position.Do not start the engine. For vehicleswith push-button start, press and holdthe start button for two secondswithout pressing the brake pedal. Donot attempt to start the engine.
2.Press both the accelerator and brakepedals at the same time.
3.Keep both pedals fully pressed.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
6.8L V10 engineEngine
415Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octaneRequired fuel
1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9Firing order
Coil on plugIgnition system
0.039-0.043 inch (1.00-1.10mm)Spark plug gap
9.2:1Compression ratio
Drivebelt Routing
Engines with A/C
Engines without A/C
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A.Long drivebelt is on first pulley grooveclosest to engineB.Short drivebelt is on second pulleygroove farthest from engine
MOTORCRAFT PARTS
6.8L V10 engineComponent
FA-1782Air filter element
BXT-65-750Battery
FL-820-SOil filter
SP-509Spark plugs
FT-180Transmission fluid filter
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or atfordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford MotorCompany’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts mayimpact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for anydamage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performancespecification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at theappropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 121).
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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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