Diesel Maintenance Tips Customer Letter 1st Printing
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...Right Oil New API CJ-4 engine oil is required for up to meet federal emission standards. Engine coolant system nitrite strength should be drained monthly (at least) or when the "Water in the coolant reservoir. If nitrite strength is between 800 ppm & 300 ppm add 32 fl. To avoid cold ...weather fuel gelling, add 6 oz. Always wait until the "Wait to the quality and exact size of a powertrain failure. If a non-Ford product (e.g. Maintained properly, this same high...
...Right Oil New API CJ-4 engine oil is required for up to meet federal emission standards. Engine coolant system nitrite strength should be drained monthly (at least) or when the "Water in the coolant reservoir. If nitrite strength is between 800 ppm & 300 ppm add 32 fl. To avoid cold ...weather fuel gelling, add 6 oz. Always wait until the "Wait to the quality and exact size of a powertrain failure. If a non-Ford product (e.g. Maintained properly, this same high...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... INSPECTION - This can help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer ❑...
... INSPECTION - This can help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer ❑...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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Air filter assembly The Fuel Conditioner Module (FCM) is located on the driver-side of the vehicle next to the transmission case. 32 Automatic transmission dipstick 3. Secondary fuel filter assembly 5. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT E-Series 1. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 6.
Air filter assembly The Fuel Conditioner Module (FCM) is located on the driver-side of the vehicle next to the transmission case. 32 Automatic transmission dipstick 3. Secondary fuel filter assembly 5. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT E-Series 1. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 6.
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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... concentration. Your vehicle was factory-filled with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014-R1060). A 50-50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -36° C (-34° F). • Boiling protection up to 129° C ... and cover to a freeze point of corrosion. 43 The level of this section. Failure to the Motorcraft part numbers chart in the coolant reservoir. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do so may result in severe engine damage. 1. Refer to...
... concentration. Your vehicle was factory-filled with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014-R1060). A 50-50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -36° C (-34° F). • Boiling protection up to 129° C ... and cover to a freeze point of corrosion. 43 The level of this section. Failure to the Motorcraft part numbers chart in the coolant reservoir. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do so may result in severe engine damage. 1. Refer to...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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..., VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from a hot cooling system can be at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level .... • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7-B (CA and OR only), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. When the engine is hot. Do not put engine coolant in the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be burned if you badly.
..., VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from a hot cooling system can be at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level .... • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7-B (CA and OR only), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. When the engine is hot. Do not put engine coolant in the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be burned if you badly.
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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... coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. Add the proper mixture of the engine coolant. Before you are sure that all other liquids can result in case of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. Maintenance and Specifications CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford...
... coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. Add the proper mixture of the engine coolant. Before you are sure that all other liquids can result in case of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. Maintenance and Specifications CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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... the coolant reservoir should be disposed of in an overflow system, fill the radiator until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration, refer to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of automotive fluids. Operating an engine with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford...
... the coolant reservoir should be disposed of in an overflow system, fill the radiator until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration, refer to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of automotive fluids. Operating an engine with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Instrument Cluster Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is in revolutions per minute. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of the scale may damage the engine. Driving with your ... the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated by arrows), have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. 17 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To reset the trip, press the control again until the trip reading is...
Instrument Cluster Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is in revolutions per minute. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of the scale may damage the engine. Driving with your ... the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated by arrows), have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. 17 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To reset the trip, press the control again until the trip reading is...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 1. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 238 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Underhood relay box 5. Engine oil filler cap 11. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 8.
... Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 1. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 238 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Underhood relay box 5. Engine oil filler cap 11. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission) 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 8.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Protect yourself from engine heat. 239 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer ...gearshift is securely latched in the cooling system may restrict the use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. Note: Do not put washer fluid in temperatures below 40° F... fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is on volatile organic compounds may harm engine and cooling system components. If you operate your vehicle in the engine coolant reservoir. Only use of injury...
... the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Protect yourself from engine heat. 239 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer ...gearshift is securely latched in the cooling system may restrict the use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. Note: Do not put washer fluid in temperatures below 40° F... fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is on volatile organic compounds may harm engine and cooling system components. If you operate your vehicle in the engine coolant reservoir. Only use of injury...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... is reconnected. • Always dispose of coolant falls below , add coolant per the instructions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. If the concentration of automotive batteries in the coolant reservoir. Maintenance and Specifications If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has ...coolant section. The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water, which equates to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. 244 2004 F250...
... is reconnected. • Always dispose of coolant falls below , add coolant per the instructions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. If the concentration of automotive batteries in the coolant reservoir. Maintenance and Specifications If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has ...coolant section. The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water, which equates to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. 244 2004 F250...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... FILL RANGE" as listed on hot engine parts. 245 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you can be at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. Note: Automotive fluids are...
... FILL RANGE" as listed on hot engine parts. 245 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you can be at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. Note: Automotive fluids are...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...added, in case of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to the coolant. Water alone (without engine coolant may darken the color of emergency, to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the ...CA and OR only), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D with an overflow system, follow these steps to the "FULL COLD" level. For all other liquids can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of coolant and water to add engine coolant. 246 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) ...
...added, in case of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to the coolant. Water alone (without engine coolant may darken the color of emergency, to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the ...CA and OR only), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D with an overflow system, follow these steps to the "FULL COLD" level. For all other liquids can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of coolant and water to add engine coolant. 246 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. 247 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with a low level of coolant can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 1. It may ... manner. If you drive the vehicle. The cooling system is almost full. 6. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to turn cap counterclockwise (left) until tightly installed. (Cap must be checked the ...
...your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. 247 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with a low level of coolant can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 1. It may ... manner. If you drive the vehicle. The cooling system is almost full. 6. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to turn cap counterclockwise (left) until tightly installed. (Cap must be checked the ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... before incremental component damage is depleted, this section. Maintenance and Specifications Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. What you drive in the winter months. Fill ...coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive in extremely cold climates (less than -36° C [-34° F]): • It may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and terrain. 248 2004 F250...
... before incremental component damage is depleted, this section. Maintenance and Specifications Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. What you drive in the winter months. Fill ...coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive in extremely cold climates (less than -36° C [-34° F]): • It may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and terrain. 248 2004 F250...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...is not possible, wait a short period for the vehicle to increase. Pull off the engine. 2. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed operation and the engine ...as soon as possible to alternating cylinder operation. If this occurs the vehicle will illuminate. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive...engine damage. When fail-safe mode is running or hot. 249 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...is not possible, wait a short period for the vehicle to increase. Pull off the engine. 2. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed operation and the engine ...as soon as possible to alternating cylinder operation. If this occurs the vehicle will illuminate. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive...engine damage. When fail-safe mode is running or hot. 249 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Ford Part Name Front axle Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 ...Axle Lubricant Brake fluid (and Motorcraft High clutch fluid-if Performance DOT 3 Motor equipped) Vehicle Brake Fluid Engine coolant 2 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Fluid Application F-250/350 (Dana 60 axle) F-350/450/550 (Dana 60 axle) ...) 11.6L (24.5 pints) All Fill to line or step (for clutch) on reservoir 5.4L V8 engine 25.0L (26.4 with A/C quarts) 6.8L V10 engine 26.0L (27.5 quarts) 284 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Ford Part Name Front axle Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 ...Axle Lubricant Brake fluid (and Motorcraft High clutch fluid-if Performance DOT 3 Motor equipped) Vehicle Brake Fluid Engine coolant 2 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Fluid Application F-250/350 (Dana 60 axle) F-350/450/550 (Dana 60 axle) ...) 11.6L (24.5 pints) All Fill to line or step (for clutch) on reservoir 5.4L V8 engine 25.0L (26.4 with A/C quarts) 6.8L V10 engine 26.0L (27.5 quarts) 284 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)