transmission FORD E SERIES 2008 4.G Owner's Guide

The transmission fluid should be in this range if at ambient temperature
(50°F-95°F [10°C-35°C]).
High fluid level
Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure.
An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick. Refer toMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 ml) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct.
DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA  CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA  CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
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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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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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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 /
MERCON
V
Automatic transmission fluid (4R75E)13.9 quarts
(13.1L)
3
Motorcraft MERCON

VATF
4
XT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Automatic transmission fluid
TorqShift (5–speed)18.8 quarts
(17.7L)
3
Motorcraft MERCON

SP ATF
4
XT-6-QSP /
MERCON
SP
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
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 MERCON
V should only use MERCON
V fluid or fluid that is specified dual
usage MERCON
/MERCON
V. 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 MERCON
SP should only use MERCON
SP fluid. Use of a dual usage fluid in
an automatic transmission requiring MERCON
SP 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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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Five-speed automatic TorqShift-diesel engine
with overdrive cancelB
Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E) Q
Five-speed automatic TorqShift-gasoline
engine with Tow/HaulT
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A
Accessory delay ..........................52
AdvanceTrac ..............................168
Air cleaner filter ...............261–263
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................86
and child safety seats ..............88
description ................................86
disposal ......................................90
driver airbag ..............................88
indicator light ...........................90
operation ...................................88
passenger airbag .......................88
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................91
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................166
Anti-theft system ........................66
arming the system ....................67
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 21, 25
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................175, 177, 180
fluid, adding ............................258
fluid, checking ........................258
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specification ..................264
Auxiliary power point .................50
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........264
refill capacities ........................264
traction lok ..............................172
B
Battery .......................................236acid, treating emergencies .....236
battery saver .............................34
jumping a disabled battery ....207
maintenance-free ....................236
replacement, specifications ...263
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder
...............................81
Booster seats ...............................97
Brakes ........................................165
anti-lock ...................................166
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................166
fluid, checking and adding ....257
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specifications .................264
lubricant specifications ..........264
parking ....................................167
shift interlock ..........................174
Bulbs ............................................40
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....264
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................198
Child safety restraints ................96
child safety belts ......................96
Child safety seats ......................100
in front seat ............................101
in rear seat ..............................101
tether anchorage hardware ...104
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................97
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............224
exterior ....................................227
instrument panel ....................226
interior .....................................226
plastic parts ............................225
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safety belts ..............................226
washing ....................................222
waxing .....................................223
wheels ......................................223
wiper blades ............................225
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......31–33
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................23, 27
AM/FM .......................................20
Compass, electronic ....................49
calibration .................................50
set zone adjustment .................49
Console
overhead ..............................47–48
Controls
power seat .................................70
Coolant
checking and adding ..............238
refill capacities ................242, 264
specifications ..........................264
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................54
Customer Assistance ................186
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................218
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................219
Getting roadside assistance ...186
Getting the service you
need .........................................214
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................220
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................218D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................35
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................258
engine oil .................................233
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................257
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................185
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................207
Emergency Flashers .................188
Emission control system ..........253
Engine ........................................268
cleaning ...................................224
coolant .....................................238
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................243
idle speed control ...................236
lubrication specifications .......264
refill capacities ........................264
service points ..........................231
starting after a collision .........188
Engine block heater .................164
Engine oil ..................................233
checking and adding ..............233
dipstick ....................................233
filter, specifications ........235, 263
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................264
specifications ..........................264
Event data recording ....................6
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Belt-Minder
.............................81
extension assembly ..................85
for adults .............................77–79
for children .........................95–96
safety belt maintenance ...........85
warning light and chime ..........81
Safety seats for children ..........100
Seats ............................................69
child safety seats ....................100
front seats .................................69
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................66–67
Servicing your vehicle ..............229
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........23, 27
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........200
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................263, 268
Special notice ................................8
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................264
Speed control ..............................54
Stability system .........................168
Starting your vehicle ........161–163
jump starting ..........................207
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................47
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........31, 33
Tilt steering wheel ......................47Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....132
Tires ...........................114–115, 198
alignment ................................124
care ..........................................120
changing ..................198, 200–202
checking the pressure ............119
inflating ...................................116
label .........................................131
replacing ..........................122, 202
rotating ....................................124
safety practices .......................123
sidewall information ...............126
snow tires and chains ............143
spare tire .........................198, 200
terminology .............................115
tire grades ...............................115
treadwear ........................114, 121
Towing .......................................150
recreational towing .................160
trailer towing ..........................150
wrecker ....................................213
Traction control ........................167
Traction-lok rear axle ...............172
Transmission .............................174
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....174
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................258
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
lubricant specifications ..........264
Turn signal ..................................39
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................269
Vehicle loading ..........................144
Ventilating your vehicle ...........164
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
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