Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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... can benefit from this product will not be checked and serviced at temperatures below 300 ppm flush & refill engine coolant (refer to your Power Stroke® or Ford Diesel Engine ESP contract. Cold Start Performance ¾ The glow plug system operates for a complete detailed list of your ... "Wait to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the 120 volt engine block heater should be maintained at least) or when the "Water in the coolant reservoir. If the nitrite strength is below -10F (-23C). To avoid cold weather fuel gelling,...
... can benefit from this product will not be checked and serviced at temperatures below 300 ppm flush & refill engine coolant (refer to your Power Stroke® or Ford Diesel Engine ESP contract. Cold Start Performance ¾ The glow plug system operates for a complete detailed list of your ... "Wait to improve fuel economy, starting performance, and improve cabin heating, the 120 volt engine block heater should be maintained at least) or when the "Water in the coolant reservoir. If the nitrite strength is below -10F (-23C). To avoid cold weather fuel gelling,...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑... power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) Inspect tires for cracks, chips and pitting. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect engine air filter...
... issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑... power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) Inspect tires for cracks, chips and pitting. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect engine air filter...
Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing
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Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Secondary fuel filter assembly 5. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT E-Series 1. Automatic transmission dipstick 3. Air filter assembly The Fuel Conditioner Module (FCM) is located on the driver-side of the vehicle next to the transmission case. 27 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Brake fluid reservoir 7. Engine oil filler cap 4.
Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Secondary fuel filter assembly 5. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT E-Series 1. Automatic transmission dipstick 3. Air filter assembly The Fuel Conditioner Module (FCM) is located on the driver-side of the vehicle next to the transmission case. 27 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Brake fluid reservoir 7. Engine oil filler cap 4.
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Engine oil filter 4. Power steering fluid reservoir 11. Air filter assembly 12. Underhood relay box 9. Maintenance and Specifications F-Super Duty/Excursion 1. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped) 8. Battery (dual batteries shown) 10. Engine oil dipstick 13. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped) 2. Engine oil fill 3. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 28 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Engine-mounted fuel filter assembly 5.
Engine oil filter 4. Power steering fluid reservoir 11. Air filter assembly 12. Underhood relay box 9. Maintenance and Specifications F-Super Duty/Excursion 1. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped) 8. Battery (dual batteries shown) 10. Engine oil dipstick 13. Automatic transmission dipstick (if equipped) 2. Engine oil fill 3. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 28 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Engine-mounted fuel filter assembly 5.
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...;F (-36°C). Maintenance and Specifications 5. Installation is possible with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration. Failure to a freeze point of coolant falls below , add coolant per the instructions in the reservoir. 41 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -34...
...;F (-36°C). Maintenance and Specifications 5. Installation is possible with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration. Failure to a freeze point of coolant falls below , add coolant per the instructions in the reservoir. 41 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -34...
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...coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is low or empty, add engine coolant to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM), meeting Ford...Motorcraft 42 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Do not add engine coolant when the engine is a 50/50 mixture of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from a hot cooling system can be at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may darken the color of engine coolant and distilled...
...coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is low or empty, add engine coolant to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM), meeting Ford...Motorcraft 42 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) Do not add engine coolant when the engine is a 50/50 mixture of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from a hot cooling system can be at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may darken the color of engine coolant and distilled...
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...the engine off and let it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. These can come out forcefully when the cap is almost full. 43 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) The cooling system is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly.... • Do not use the cloth to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the reservoir. Maintenance and Specifications Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or any engine coolants mixed with an overflow system, follow these steps to...
...the engine off and let it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. These can come out forcefully when the cap is almost full. 43 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) The cooling system is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly.... • Do not use the cloth to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the reservoir. Maintenance and Specifications Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or any engine coolants mixed with an overflow system, follow these steps to...
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.... It may cause engine damage. 44 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) If you have to -34° F/-36° C), drain some coolant and adjust the concentration. Operating an engine with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is...engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of automotive fluids. Fill your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of recycled engine coolant in the coolant reservoir should be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant...
.... It may cause engine damage. 44 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus) If you have to -34° F/-36° C), drain some coolant and adjust the concentration. Operating an engine with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is...engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of automotive fluids. Fill your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of recycled engine coolant in the coolant reservoir should be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Standard instrument cluster Harley-Davidson instrument cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature..., the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 16 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine...
... safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Standard instrument cluster Harley-Davidson instrument cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature..., the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 16 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... assembly 3. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Engine coolant reservoir 4. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 11. Battery 249 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Brake fluid reservoir 5. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 6. Underhood relay box 7. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8 gasoline engines Refer to...
... assembly 3. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Engine coolant reservoir 4. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 11. Battery 249 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Brake fluid reservoir 5. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 6. Underhood relay box 7. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8 gasoline engines Refer to...
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Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Engine oil filler cap 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 11. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 5. Air filter assembly 8. Battery 250 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Engine coolant reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 2. Engine oil dipstick 9. Maintenance and Specifications 6.8L V10 gasoline engine Refer to the 6.0 Liter...
Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Engine oil filler cap 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 11. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 5. Air filter assembly 8. Battery 250 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Engine coolant reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 2. Engine oil dipstick 9. Maintenance and Specifications 6.8L V10 gasoline engine Refer to the 6.0 Liter...
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... for the appropriate intervals for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Open the hood. Refer to Lubricant specifications in the engine coolant reservoir. Note: Do not put washer fluid in this chapter. Make sure the vehicle is low. State or local regulations on level ground....a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. If you operate your vehicle in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive. Only use of injury or accident. Protect yourself from engine heat. 251 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23...
... for the appropriate intervals for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Open the hood. Refer to Lubricant specifications in the engine coolant reservoir. Note: Do not put washer fluid in this chapter. Make sure the vehicle is low. State or local regulations on level ground....a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. If you operate your vehicle in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive. Only use of injury or accident. Protect yourself from engine heat. 251 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...the "COLD FILL RANGE" in the coolant reservoir. Follow your local authorized recycling center to find out more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage ... below , add coolant per the instructions in a responsible manner. Call your local authorized standards for disposal. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. 257 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)...
...the "COLD FILL RANGE" in the coolant reservoir. Follow your local authorized recycling center to find out more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage ... below , add coolant per the instructions in a responsible manner. Call your local authorized standards for disposal. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. 257 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)...
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... sure it is a 50/50 mixture of its specified function and vehicle location. If the reservoir is low or empty, add engine coolant to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. 258 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: Automotive fluids are...
... sure it is a 50/50 mixture of its specified function and vehicle location. If the reservoir is low or empty, add engine coolant to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. 258 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: Automotive fluids are...
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... to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is hot. For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on hot engine parts. Maintenance and Specifications Do not add engine coolant when the engine is cool. Do not put engine coolant in case of coolant and water ...or any orange-colored extended life product with the factory-filled coolant. Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant or any engine coolants mixed with a 50/50 mixture of the engine coolant. Alcohol and other vehicles which have a 259 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is hot. For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on hot engine parts. Maintenance and Specifications Do not add engine coolant when the engine is cool. Do not put engine coolant in case of coolant and water ...or any orange-colored extended life product with the factory-filled coolant. Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant or any engine coolants mixed with a 50/50 mixture of the engine coolant. Alcohol and other vehicles which have a 259 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
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...the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle). When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use of recycled engine coolant in the coolant reservoir should be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration ...pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. 260 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002...
...the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle). When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use of recycled engine coolant in the coolant reservoir should be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration ...pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. 260 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002...
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...engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 60% will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant... drive. Follow your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. 261 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English ...
...engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 60% will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant... drive. Follow your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. 261 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English ...
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... take your vehicle to a service facility. Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise,...excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may cause leakage and lead to disengage in a collision, which is a cancer-causing agent. 263 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Gasoline may contain benzene, which may result in an overfilled tank...
... take your vehicle to a service facility. Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise,...excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may cause leakage and lead to disengage in a collision, which is a cancer-causing agent. 263 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Gasoline may contain benzene, which may result in an overfilled tank...
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...Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Ford Part Name Front...Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Fluid Application F-250/350 (Dana 60 axle) F-350/450/550 (Dana 60 axle) F-250 /350 (10.50 inch axle) 1 F-350 (DANA 80)1 Capacity 6.3 pints (3.0L) 6.3 pints (3.0L) 6.9 pints (3.3L) 8.5 pints (4.0L) F-450/550 (Dana S110) 14.0 pints (6.6L) All Fill to line or step (for clutch) on reservoir... 5.4L V8 engine 26.4 quarts with A/C (25.0L) 6.8L V10 engine 27.5 quarts (26.0L) 283 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English ...
...Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Ford Part Name Front...Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Fluid Application F-250/350 (Dana 60 axle) F-350/450/550 (Dana 60 axle) F-250 /350 (10.50 inch axle) 1 F-350 (DANA 80)1 Capacity 6.3 pints (3.0L) 6.3 pints (3.0L) 6.9 pints (3.3L) 8.5 pints (4.0L) F-450/550 (Dana S110) 14.0 pints (6.6L) All Fill to line or step (for clutch) on reservoir... 5.4L V8 engine 26.4 quarts with A/C (25.0L) 6.8L V10 engine 27.5 quarts (26.0L) 283 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English ...