FORD E SERIES 2008 4.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2008, Model line: E SERIES, Model: FORD E SERIES 2008 4.GPages: 280, PDF Size: 2.56 MB
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If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by an authorized dealer.
An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
Automatic transmission fluid filter
The Torqshift automatic
transmission is equipped with a
serviceable transmission fluid filter
located inside the transmission
bottom pan.
Refer toscheduled maintenance
informationfor service intervals for
automatic transmission fluid and
transmission filter.
For transmission filter maintenance,
see your authorized dealer.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
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When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries 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
1. Disconnect the fresh air inlet tube
from the radiator support.
2. Open the clamp that secures the
two halves of the air filter housing
together.
3. Carefully separate the two halves
of the air filter housing.
4. Remove the air filter element
from the housing.
5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter housing. This could cause filter
damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly
seated.
6. Replace the two halves of the air filter housing and secure the clamp.
7. Connect the fresh air inlet tube to the radiator support.
Note:Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component14.6L V8 engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10
engine
Air filter element FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632
Battery- standard /
(auxiliary)BXT-65-650 /
(BXT-65-750)BXT-65-650 /
(BXT-65-750)BXT-65-650 /
(BXT-65-750)
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872
Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve
2
Spark plugs3
Torqshift automatic
transmission
internal bottom–pan
filter
4
— FT-175 FT-175
1Refer to the6.0L and 6.4L Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplementfor Motorcraft diesel engine service
part numbers.
2The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed inscheduled 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
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.
3For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
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.
4Also available with 6.0L and 6.4L Diesel engine/TorqShift transmission.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN
and MAX on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A
Door weatherstrips —Silicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Hinges, latches, Striker plates, fuel
filler door hinge, and seat tracks—Motorcraft
Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Engine coolant 4.6L engine23.8 quarts
(22.6L)
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine coolant 4.6L engine with aux
rear heat26.0 quarts
(24.6L)
Engine coolant 5.4L engine28.8 quarts
(27.2L)
Engine coolant 5.4L engine with aux
rear heat30.8 quarts
(29.1L)
Engine coolant 6.8L engine30.4 quarts
(28.8L)
Engine coolant 6.8L engine with aux
rear heat32.6 quarts
(30.8L)
Engine coolant-diesel engine
1
Refer to the6.0L and 6.4L Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Cooling system stop leak pellets —Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak
PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil 6.0 quarts (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
2
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20- LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with
API Certification Mark
Engine oil-diesel engineRefer to the6.0L and 6.4L Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
Power steering fluidKeep in FULL
range on dipstickMotorcraft MERCON
VATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Automatic transmission fluid (4R75E)13.9 quarts
(13.1L)
3
Motorcraft MERCON
VATF
4
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Automatic transmission fluid
TorqShift (5–speed)18.8 quarts
(17.7L)
3
Motorcraft MERCON
SP ATF
4
XT-6-QSP /
MERCONSP
Dana conventional and Limited Slip
axle fluid
M60 (M248)
E-350 with 4.10 axle ratio5.9 pints
(2.8L)
5,7
SAE 75W-140 Synthetic
Rear Axle Lubricant
6
XY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Dana Limited Slip Axle fluid
M60 (M248)
E250/E3505.9 pints
(2.8L)
5,7
SAE 90 Hypoid Gear
OilXY–90–GL /
ESW-M2C105-E Dana Limited Slip Axle fluid
M70FF (M267FF)
E-3506.6 pints (3.1L)
7
Dana Limited Slip Axle fluid
M70HD (M273HD)
E-4508.3 pints (3.9L)
7
Dana conventional axle fluid
M60 (M248)
E-250/3505.9 pints (2.8L)
7
SAE 80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A Dana conventional axle fluid
M70FF (M267FF)
E-3506.6 pints (3.1L)
7
Dana conventional axle fluid
M70HD (M273HD)
E-4508.3 pints (3.9L)
7
Windshield washer fluid 4.2 quarts (4.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Fuel tank–all regular and extended
length vans and wagons35.0 gallons
(132.4L)
—— Fuel tank–138 inch wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)37.0 gallons
(140.0L)
Fuel tank–158 inch wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)37.0 gallons
(140.0L)
8
Fuel tank–176 inch wheelbase
(except E-Super Duty)37.0 gallons
(140.0L)
8
Fuel tank–158 inch and 176 inch
wheelbase (E-Super Duty)55.0 gallons
(208.0L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use 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.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size, if equipped with an
in-tank cooler, if equipped with an oil to air cooler and if equipped with a remote filter assembly. The amount of
transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCONV should only use MERCONV fluid or fluid that is specified dual
usage MERCON/MERCONV. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval.
Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.Automatic transmissions that require MERCONSP should only use MERCONSP fluid. Use of a dual usage fluid in
an automatic transmission requiring MERCONSP may cause transmission damage. Refer toscheduled
maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause transmission damage.5Dana limited-slip axle (M60) requires 8 oz. (228 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford
specification EST-M2C118-A.6If your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant it is considered lubricated for life. These
lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly
has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in
water.7Fill Dana rear axles to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.8Optional fuel tank 55.0 gallons (208.0L).
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ENGINE DATA
Engine*4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 281 330 415
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap0.052–0.056
inch
(1.32–1.42mm)0.052–0.056
inch
(1.32–1.42mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)
Compression
ratio9.4:1 9.0:1 9.0:1
*Refer to the6.0L and 6.4L Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplementfor diesel engine information.
Engine drivebelt routing
•4.6L V8 and 5.4L V8 Engines without A/C
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•4.6L V8 and 5.4L V8 Engines with A/C
•6.8L V10 Engine
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Complete Ford built vehicles
The vehicle identification number is attached to your vehicle in the
following places:
•The top of the instrument panel on the driver’s side.
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•On the certification label. This
label is required by the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and is made of
special material. If it is tampered
with, it will be destroyed or a
destruction pattern will appear.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Certification label for incomplete vehicles
On completed derivations of incomplete vehicles, the certification label is
affixed at a location determined by a subsequent stage manufacturer of
the completed vehicle. In these cases the completed vehicle is
manufactured in two or more stages by two or more separate
manufacturers.
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