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REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE
Authorized dealers have touch-up paint tomatch your vehicle’s color. Your vehiclecolor code is printed on a sticker on thefront, left-hand side door jamb. Take yourcolor code to your authorized dealer tomake sure you get the correct color.
Before repairing minor paint damage, usea cleaner such as Motorcraft Bug and TarRemover to remove particles such as birddroppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout.
Always read the instructions before usingcleaning products.
CLEANING THE WHEELS
1. Regularly clean them with a wheelcleaner. We recommend that you useFord approved wheel cleaner ifavailable.
2. Remove dirt and brake dust with asponge.
3.Remove tar and grease with a bug andtar remover. We recommend that youuse Ford approved bug and tar removerif available.
4.Thoroughly rinse the wheels with waterafter cleaning.
If you intend on parking your vehicle for anextended period after cleaning the wheelswith a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle fora few minutes before doing so. Thisreduces the risk of corrosion of the brakediscs, brake pads and linings.
Do not clean the wheels when they are hot.
Note: Some car washes could damagewheel rims and covers.
Note: Using non-recommended cleaners,harsh cleaning products, chrome wheelcleaners or abrasive materials coulddamage wheel rims and covers.
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.
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 luggagecompartment hinges and latches witha light grade oil.
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•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminates which maycause 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.
•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.
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•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 check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
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On all two-piece flat wheel nuts,apply one drop of motor oilbetween the flat washer and thenut. Do not apply motor oil to thewheel nut threads or the wheelstud threads.
Wheel pilot boreA
Inspect the wheel pilot hole andmounting surface prior to installation.Remove any visible corrosion or looseparticles.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 6.2L
6.2L V8 EngineEngine
378Cubic inches
1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2Firing order
Coil on plugIgnition system
0.041–0.047 in (1.04–1.2 mm)Spark plug gap
9.8:1Compression ratio
Drivebelt Routing
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 6.8L
6.8L V10Engine
415Cubic inches
1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9Firing order
Coil on plugIgnition system
0.052–0.056 in (1.32–1.42 mm)Spark plug gap0.051–0.057 in (1.29–1.45 mm)(With CNG Prep Package)
9.0:1Compression ratio
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Drivebelt Routing
6.8L V10 Engine with A/C
6.8L V10 Engine without A/C
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 6.2L
6.2L V8 engineComponent
FA-1632Air filter element.
FL-820-SOil filter.
BXT-65-650Battery.BXT-65-750
BXT-65-750Battery (auxiliary).
SP-526Spark plugs.
FT-187Transmission fluid filter.
WW-2005Windshield wiper blade.
For scheduled maintenance, we recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available atyour Ford dealer or at fordparts.com. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’sspecifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicleperformance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage relatedto 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 Normal Scheduled Maintenance (page 279).
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 6.8L
Motorcraft Part numberComponent
FA-1632Air filter element.
FL-820-SOil filter.
BXT-65-650Battery.BXT-65-750
BXT-65-750Battery (auxiliary).
SP-521Spark plugs.
FT-187Transmission fluid filter.
WW-2005Windshield wiper blade.
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 276).
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 6.2L
Capacities
WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant underhigh pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerantsystem. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
CapacityItem
7.0 qt (6.6 L)Engine oil (with oil filter)
21.3 qt (20.2 L)Engine coolant
30.7 qt (29.1 L)Engine coolant - with auxiliary rear heat
Between MIN and MAX on brake fluidreservoirBrake fluid
Between MIN/MAX on power steering fluidreservoirPower steering fluid
17.4 qt (16.5 L)1Automatic transmission fluid
6.6 pt (3.1L) 2Dana Limited Slip Axle fluidM70FF (M267FF)E-350
9.7 pt (4.6L) 2Dana Limited Slip Axle fluidM70HD (M273HD)E-450
6.6 pt (3.1L) 2Dana conventional axle fluidM70FF (M267FF)E-350
9.7 pt (4.6L) 2Dana conventional axle fluidM70HD (M273HD)E-450
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid
40 gal (151 L)Fuel tank
55 gal (208 L)Fuel tank(Optional or E-Super Duty)
1.9 lb (0.85 kg)A/C refrigerant
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