FORD F250 2007 Owners Manual

The following procedure is for vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine.
If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, refer to the6.0/6.4Liter
Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide
Supplement.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
Changing the air filter element
•5.4L Engine
1. Release two retainer clamps.
2. Pull air filter tray assembly out
toward front of vehicle and lift air
filter element up and out of housing.
The air filter box needs to be free of any debris before installing a new
air filter.
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3. Install a new air filter element
into the tray assembly.
4. Return air filter tray to original
position by pressing firmly on the
handle until all rearward movement
stops and secure the two clamps.
•6.8L Engine
1. Loosen the clamps that secures
the air filter cover in place.
2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.
3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing.
4. Install a new air filter element.
5. Reassemble the two halves of the air filter housing, aligning the
notches and slots. Secure the clamps, making sure not to crimp the air
filter edges between the two halves of the air filter housing. This could
cause filter damage and allow unmetered air to enter the engine if not
properly seated.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine
Air filter element FA-1754 FA-1782
Fuel filter FG-1011
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve
1
Battery (Standard) BXT-65-650
Battery (Optional) BXT-65-750
Spark plugs-platinum
2
Remote Automatic
Transmission Filter3FT-145
1The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in thescheduled maintenance informationand is essential to
the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to the
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to the
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
3Also available with 6.0L diesel engine and TorqShift transmission. Part
number is FT-145.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Front axle 5.8 pints (2.8L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W-90–QL /
WSP-M2C197–A
Spindle bearing —High Temperature 4X4
Front Axle and Wheel
Bearing GreaseE8TZ-19590–A
XG-11 (FAD) /
ESA-M1C198–A
Rear axle - F-250/350
(10.50 inch axle)
1
6.9 pints (3.3L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140–QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Rear axle - F-350
(DANA 80)8.5 pints (4.0L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-90
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W90–QLS /
WSS–M2C918–A
Rear axle - F-450/550
(Dana S110/S130)14.0 pints (6.6L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140–QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Brake fluid (and clutch
fluid, if equipped)Fill to line or step
(for clutch) on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 / ESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
Engine coolant - 5.4L
V8 engine with A/C
2
26.4 quarts
(25.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant - 6.8L
V10 engine
2
27.5 quarts
(26.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine coolant - diesel
engineRefer to the6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplement
Engine oil (includes
filter change) - 5.4L V8
and 6.8L V10 gas
engines
6
7.0 quarts (6.6L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
Engine oil (includes
filter change) - diesel
engine
6
Refer to the6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplement
Fuel tank - Mid-ship
tank (optional on
Chassis Cab)19.0 gallons
(71.9L)——
Fuel tank - Short box30.5 gallons
(115.5L)——
Fuel tank - Long box38.0 gallons
(143.9L)——
Fuel tank - Aft axle40.0 gallons
(151.4L)——
Hinges, latches, striker
plates, fuel filler door
hinge and seat tracks— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG–4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93–B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 / None
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Transmission / parking
brake linkages and
pivots, brake and clutch
pedal shaft (if
equipped)—Motorcraft Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or XG-1-K /
WSD-M1C227-A
Power steering fluidFill to FULL
COLD range on
dipstickMotorcraft MERCON

AT FXT-2-QDX / MERCON

Transfer case fluid 2.0 quarts (1.9L)Motorcraft MERCON

AT FXT-2-QDX / MERCON

Manual transmission
fluid5.8 quarts (5.5L)
4
Motorcraft MERCON

AT FXT-2-QDX / MERCON

Automatic transmission
fluid
3
17.5 quarts
(16.6L)
5(includes
remote filter
element change)Motorcraft MERCON
SP
AT FXT-6–QSP / MERCON

SP
Windshield washer fluid 4.25 quarts (4.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A /
WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 8 oz. (236 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification
EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of limited slip Ford axles. Ford design rear axles contain a
synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are
indicated on the dipstick handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service
interval.
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MERCON
, MERCON
V and MERCON
SP are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix
MERCON
, MERCON
V and MERCON
SP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCON
SP may cause transmission damage. Use of
a transmission fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.4Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with
the vehicle on a level surface. The 6–speed manual transmission is equipped with an in-tank cooler.
Verify the fluid level after operating vehicle to ensure correct fluid level.5Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set
by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 330 415
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap1.02–1.28mm
(0.040–0.050 inch)*1.02–1.28mm
(0.040–0.050 inch)*
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.8:1 9.2:1
*The 5.4L 3V and 6.8L 3V spark plug gap CANNOT be adjusted.
Drivebelt routing
5.4L V8/6.8L V10 engines
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure by the
trailing edge of the driver’s door or
the edge of the driver’s door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which
transmission or transaxle each code represents.
Code Description
5 Six-speed manual, Dana (ZF S6–650)
7 Six-speed manual, Dana (ZF M6HD-W)
T Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (gas engines)
B Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (diesel engine)
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