2023 FORD E SERIES oil

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.
•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
7.3L V8 EngineEngine
445 in³ (7,293 cm³)Displacement.
Minimum 87 octaneRequired fuel.
1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2Firing order.
Coil near spark plug with spark plug wireIgnition system.
0.049 in (1.25 mm) - 0.053 in (1.35 mm)Spark plug gap.
10.5:1Compression ratio.
Drivebelt Routing
Single Alternator
Drivebelt closest to the engine.A
Drivebelt furthest from theengine.B
Dual Alternator
Drivebelt closest to the engine.A
Drivebelt furthest from theengine.B
MOTORCRAFT PARTS
Motorcraft Part numberComponent
FA-2042Air filter element.
BXT-65-750One battery.
BXT-65-750Two batteries (optional).
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Motorcraft Part numberComponent
FL-820-SEngine oil filter.1
SP-589Spark plug.
FT-187Transmission fluid filter.
WW-2005Windshield wiper blade.
1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performancespecification SAE/USCAR-36.
We recommend Motorcraft parts that are available at your authorized dealer or atwww.fordparts.com. These parts are engineered for your vehicle, and meet or exceed ourspecifications. Use of other parts could impact vehicle performance, emissions anddurability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
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ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION
Use oil that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade, it couldresult in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
An oil that displays this symbol conformsto current engine, emission system andfuel economy performance standards ofILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft motor oil foryour vehicle. If Motorcraft oil is notavailable, use motor oils of therecommended viscosity grade that displaythe API Certification Mark for gasolineengines.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that yourvehicle warranty does not cover.
Capacities
Including the Oil FilterVariant
8.0 qt (7.57 L)All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C961-A1Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend MotorOil(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-30Motorcraft®(Canada)XO-5W30-Q1SP(U.S.)CXO-5W30-LSP6(Canada)
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Alternative Engine Oil forExtremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the followingalternative engine oil in extremely coldclimates, where the ambient temperaturereaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C963-A1Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30 - Synthetic Blend
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
AND SPECIFICATION
Use coolant that meets the definedspecification.
If you do not use coolant that meets thedefined specification, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities
QuantityVariant
20.3 qt (19.22 L)All.
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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION
WARNING: The air conditioningrefrigerant system contains refrigerantunder high pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Opening
the air conditioning refrigerant systemcan cause personal injury.
Use refrigerant and oil that meets thedefined specifications.
If you do not use refrigerant and oil thatmeets the defined specifications, it couldresult in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities
Refrigerant OilRefrigerantVariant
7.00 fl oz (207 ml)26.98 oz (0.765 kg)Front only.
14.00 fl oz (414 ml)33.02 oz (0.936 kg)With prep pack.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSH-M17B19-AMotorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant(U.S.)R-134a Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-134a(Canada)YN-19(U.S.)CYN-19-R(Canada)
WSH-M1C231-BMotorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil(U.S.)Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil / HuilePAG pour compresseur frigorifique Motor-craft®(Canada)YN-12-D(U.S. & Canada)
WASHER FLUID SPECIFICATION
Capacities
QuantityVariant
Fill as required.All.
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Ford Motor Company has recommendedmaintenance intervals for various partsand component systems based uponengineering testing. Ford Motor Companyrelies upon this testing to determine themost appropriate mileage for replacementof oils and fluids to protect your vehicle atthe lowest overall cost to you andrecommends against maintenanceschedules that deviate from the scheduledmaintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of onlygenuine Ford, Motorcraft orFord-authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the FordWorkshop Manual list the recommendedadditives and chemicals for your vehicle.We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
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