brake fluid FORD E SERIES 2019 User Guide

1. Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and shift the transmission intopark (P).
2. Leave the engine running until thecoolant temperature gauge needlereturns to the normal position. If thetemperature does not drop afterseveral minutes, follow the remainingsteps.
3.Switch the engine off and wait for it tocool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below theminimum mark, immediately addprediluted coolant.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restartthe engine and continue driving.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
Have an authorized dealer check andchange the transmission fluid and filter atthe correct service interval. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 276).
Do not use supplemental transmissionfluid additives, treatments or cleaningagents. The use of these materials mayaffect transmission operation and resultin damage to internal transmissioncomponents.
Checking Automatic TransmissionFluid
For scheduled intervals of the fluid checksand changes, See ScheduledMaintenance (page 276). Yourtransmission does not consume fluid.However, the fluid level should be checkedif the transmission is not working properly,i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowlyor if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expandswhen warmed. To obtain an accurate fluidcheck, drive the vehicle until it is at normaloperating temperature (approximately19 mi (30 km)). Verify that thetransmission fluid temperature gauge,located on the instrument cluster, is withinnormal range.
1. Drive the vehicle 19 mi (30 km) until itreaches normal operating temperature.
2.Park the vehicle on a level surface andengage the parking brake.
3.With the engine running, parking brakeengaged and your foot on the brakepedal, move the gearshift lever throughall of the gear ranges. Allow sufficienttime for each gear to engage.
4. Put the transmission in park (P) andleave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it cleanwith a clean, dry lint free rag. Ifnecessary, refer to the Under HoodOverview in this chapter for thelocation of the dipstick.
6.Install the dipstick making sure it is fullyseated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect thefluid level. The fluid should be in thedesignated area for normal operatingtemperature or ambient temperature.
Low Fluid Level
Type A
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Do not use supplemental transmissionfluid additives, treatments or cleaningagents. The use of these materials mayaffect transmission operation and resultin damage to internal transmissioncomponents.
Automatic Transmission FluidFilter
Your automatic transmission is equippedwith a serviceable transmission fluid filterlocated inside the transmission bottompan. For service intervals for the automatictransmission fluid and transmission filter,See Scheduled Maintenance (page 276).
For transmission filter maintenance, seeyour authorized dealer.
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
WARNING: Do not use any fluidother than the recommended brake fluidas this will reduce brake efficiency. Useof incorrect fluid could result in the lossof vehicle control, serious personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Only use brake fluidfrom a sealed container. Contaminationwith dirt, water, petroleum products orother materials may result in brakesystem damage or failure. Failure toadhere to this warning could result in theloss of vehicle control, serious personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Do not allow the fluidto touch your skin or eyes. If thishappens, rinse the affected areasimmediately with plenty of water andcontact your physician.
WARNING: A fluid level betweenthe MAX and MIN lines is within thenormal operating range and there is noneed to add fluid. A fluid level not in thenormal operating range couldcompromise the performance of thesystem. Have your vehicle checkedimmediately.
To avoid fluid contamination, the reservoircap must remain in place and fully tight,unless you are adding fluid.
Only use fluid that meets Fordspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 198).
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
WARNING: A fluid level betweenthe MAX and MIN lines is within thenormal operating range and there is noneed to add fluid. A fluid level not in thenormal operating range couldcompromise the performance of thesystem.
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WARNING: For E-350 and E-450vehicles with the Hydro-Boost BrakeSystem, do not press the brake pedalafter the engine has been turned off.Pressing the brake pedal after the enginehas been turned off will give a falsepower steering fluid level reading.
Only use fluid that meets Fordspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 203).
To top up the power steering fluid level dothe following.
1. Start the engine and let it run until itreaches normal operating temperature.
2. Make sure the fluid is within the MINand MAX range.
3. If the fluid level is low, add fluid to bewithin the MIN and MAX range. Do notoverfill.
4.While the engine idles, turn the steeringwheel left and right several times.
5. Recheck the fluid level in the reservoir.
Note:Do not operate the vehicle with a lowpower steering pump fluid level.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
WARNING: If you operate yourvehicle in temperatures below 40°F(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreezeprotection. Failure to use washer fluidwith antifreeze protection in coldweather could result in impairedwindshield vision and increase the riskof injury or accident.
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level islow. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 198).
State or local regulations on volatileorganic compounds may restrict the useof methanol, a common windshield washerantifreeze additive. Washer fluidscontaining non-methanol antifreezeagents should be used only if they providecold weather protection without damagingthe vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades orwasher system.
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
WARNING: This vehicle may befitted with more than one battery,removal of cable from only one batterydoes not disconnect the vehicleelectrical system. Be sure to disconnectcables from all batteries whendisconnecting power. Failure to do somay cause serious personal injury orproperty damage.
WARNING: Batteries normallyproduce explosive gases which cancause personal injury. Therefore, do notallow flames, sparks or lightedsubstances to come near the battery.When working near the battery, alwaysshield your face and protect your eyes.Always provide proper ventilation.
WARNING: When lifting aplastic-cased battery, excessive pressureon the end walls could cause acid to flowthrough the vent caps, resulting inpersonal injury and/or damage to thevehicle or battery. Lift the battery with abattery carrier or with your hands onopposite corners.
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Maintenance

•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminates which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
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Vehicle Care

CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 6.2L
Capacities
WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant underhigh pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerantsystem. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
CapacityItem
7.0 qt (6.6 L)Engine oil (with oil filter)
21.3 qt (20.2 L)Engine coolant
30.7 qt (29.1 L)Engine coolant - with auxiliary rear heat
Between MIN and MAX on brake fluidreservoirBrake fluid
Between MIN/MAX on power steering fluidreservoirPower steering fluid
17.4 qt (16.5 L)1Automatic transmission fluid
6.6 pt (3.1L) 2Dana Limited Slip Axle fluidM70FF (M267FF)E-350
9.7 pt (4.6L) 2Dana Limited Slip Axle fluidM70HD (M273HD)E-450
6.6 pt (3.1L) 2Dana conventional axle fluidM70FF (M267FF)E-350
9.7 pt (4.6L) 2Dana conventional axle fluidM70HD (M273HD)E-450
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid
40 gal (151 L)Fuel tank
55 gal (208 L)Fuel tank(Optional or E-Super Duty)
1.9 lb (0.85 kg)A/C refrigerant
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CapacityItem
8.0 fl oz (237 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil
16.0 fl oz (473 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil(Prep package)
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2 Fill Dana rear axles to 1/4 inch — 9/16 inch (6 mm — 14 mm) below the bottom of thefill hole.
Specifications
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C946-B1Recommended motor oil (U.S.):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend MotorOilXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-B1Recommended Motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor OilCXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-B1Recommended motor oil (Mexico):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor OilMXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-B1Optional motor oil (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor OilXO-5W30-QFS
WSS-M2C946-B1Optional Motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor OilCXO-5W30-LFS12
WSS-M97B57-A2Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantVC-13DL-G
WSS-M97B57-A2Engine coolant (Canada):Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantCVC-13DL-G
WSS-M6C65-A2Brake fluid:Motorcraft® DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High PerformanceMotor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20
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SpecificationName
YN-12-D
ESB-M1C93-BMulti-purpose grease:Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease SprayXL-5-A
-Lock cylinders (U.S.):Penetrating and Lock LubricantXL-1
-Lock cylinders (Canada):Penetrating FluidCXC-51-A
-Lock cylinders (Mexico):Penetrating and Lock LubricantMXL-1
ESR-M13P4-ADoor weatherstrips:Silicone Spray LubricantXL-6
Note:The engine antifreeze/coolant colorapproved to our SpecificationWSS-M97B57-A2 is yellow.
If you use oil and fluids that do not meetthe defined specification and viscositygrade, this may lead to:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
•Reduced brake performance.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil foryour vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is notavailable, use motor oils of therecommended viscosity grade that meetAPI SN Plus requirements and display theAPI Certification Mark for gasoline engines.Do not use oil labeled with API SN servicecategory unless the label also displays theAPI certification mark.
An oil that displays this symbol conformsto current engine, emission system andfuel economy performance standards ofILSAC.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that yourvehicle warranty does not cover.
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Note:We recommend using DOT 4 LowViscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluidor equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Useof any fluid other than the recommendedfluid may cause reduced brake performanceand not meet our performance standards.Keep brake fluid clean and dry.Contamination with dirt, water, petroleumproducts or other materials may result inbrake system damage and possible failure.
Note: Automatic transmissions that requireMERCON® LV transmission fluid shouldonly use MERCON® LV transmission fluid.The use of any other fluid may causetransmission damage.
Alternative Engine Oil forExtremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,we recommend that you use the followingalternative engine oil in extremely coldclimates, where the ambient temperaturereaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below.
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C953-A1
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-30 PremiumSynthetic Blend Motor Oil:Engine oil - SAE 0W-30XO-0W30-QSP
CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 6.8L
WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant underhigh pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerantsystem. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
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CapacityItem
6.0 qt (5.7 L)Engine oil (with oil filter)
30.4 qt (28.8 L)Engine coolant
32.5 qt (30.8 L)Engine coolant - with auxiliary rear heat
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoirBrake fluid
Between MIN/MAX on power steering fluidreservoirPower steering fluid
17.4 qt (16.5 L)1Automatic transmission fluid
6.6 pt (3.1L) 2Dana Limited Slip Axle fluidM70FF (M267FF)E-350
9.7 pt (4.6L) 2Dana Limited Slip Axle fluidM70HD (M273HD)E-450
6.6 pt (3.1L) 2Dana conventional axle fluidM70FF (M267FF)E-350
9.7 pt (4.6L) 2Dana conventional axle fluidM70HD (M273HD)E-450
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid
40 gal (151 L)Fuel tank
55 gal (208 L)Fuel tank(Optional or E-Super Duty)
1.9 lb (0.85 kg)A/C refrigerant
8.0 fl oz (237 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil
16.0 fl oz (473 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil(Prep package)
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.2 Fill Dana rear axles to 1/4 inch — 9/16 inch (6 mm — 14 mm) below the bottom of thefill hole.
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Specifications
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C946-B1Recommended motor oil (U.S.):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend MotorOilXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-B1Recommended Motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor OilCXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-B1Recommended motor oil (Mexico):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor OilMXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-B1Optional motor oil (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor OilXO-5W30-QFS
WSS-M2C946-B1Optional Motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor OilCXO-5W30-LFS12
WSS-M97B57-A2Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantVC-13DL-G
WSS-M97B57-A2Engine coolant (Canada):Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantCVC-13DL-G
WSS-M6C65-A2Brake fluid:Motorcraft® DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High PerformanceMotor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20
WSS-M2C938-APower steering fluid andMERCON® LVAutomatic transmission fluid (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-10-QLVC
WSS-M2C938-APower steering fluid andMERCON® LVAutomatic transmission fluid (Canada):Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission FluidCXT-10-LV12
ES-PM-M2013Dana Limited Slip axle fluid (U.S.):
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