engine coolant FORD E150 1999 User Guide

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
6Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FAutomatic
(4R70W)13.1L
(13.9 quarts)
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FAutomatic
(4R100)
715.0L
(15.9 quarts)8
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll Fill to line on
reservoir
If 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.
1If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life
Engine Coolant. Refer toAdding engine coolant, in the Maintenance
and Care chapter.
2Fill 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole.
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A, for complete refill of 8.8 inch and 9.75 inch
Traction-Lok axles.
3Fill Dana rear axles to 6 mm to 19 mm (1/4 inch to 3/4 inch) below
bottom of fill hole.
4Ford conventional and Traction-Lok axles, Dana 80 axle (E-Super
Duty) and Dana axles on E-350 vans/wagons with 4.10:1 ratio require
Motorcraft SAE 75W140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant (part number
F1TZ-19580±B). Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A,
Ford specification EST-M2C118±A. Dana conventional and limited-slip
axles require Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant. Add
177ml (6 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A.
5Optional fuel tank 208.0L (55 gallon).
6Always use dipstick to determine exact fluid requirement.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High Perfor-
mance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantC0AZ-19553-AA
and
F5AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Engine Coolant
(green in color)E2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Ford Extended
Life Engine
Coolant (orange
in color)F6AZ-19544-AA WSS-M97B44-D
or DEX-COOLt
equivalent
Engine
oil-gasoline
engineMotorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
with API Certi-
fication Mark
Engine oil-diesel
engineRefer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement.
Hinges, latches,
Striker plates, fuel
filler door hinge,
and seat tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating
LubricantE8AZ-19501-B none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic trans-
mission (4R100)1Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic trans-
mission (4R70W)Motorcraft MER-
CONtVATFXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Disc brake
caliper railsSilicone Brake
Caliper and
Dielectric
compoundD7AZ-19A331-A
WA-10ESE-M1C171-A
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Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................83
and child safety seats ..............84
description ................................83
disposal ......................................87
indicator light ...........................86
passenger air bag .....................85
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................109,110,111
Axle
refill capacities ........................189
Battery
disconnecting ............161,162,163
voltage gauge ............................14
Brakes ........................................103
anti-lock .....................103,104,105
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................104
fluid, checking and adding ....150
shift interlock ..........................108
Break-in period ..........................2,3
CD player ....................................53
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....93
in rear seat ................................90
tether anchorage
hardware ..............................93,97
Cleaning your vehicle ...............183
engine compartment ..............185
exterior .............................184,187
exterior lamps .........................186
interior .....................................186
plastic parts ............................186
washing ....................................184
waxing .....................................184
wheels ......................................185
windows ..................................187
wiper blades ............................186
Controls
power seat .................................72
Coolant ...............................153,154checking and adding ..............152
refill capacities ........................154
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................159
Emission control system ..........178
Engine
coolant .....................................151
idle speed control ...................159
service points ..........................147
starting after a collision .........123
Engine block heater .................101
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............149
dipstick ....................................147
specifications ...................147,149
Exhaust fumes ..........................101
Fail safe cooling .................154,155
Fuel
choosing the right fuel ...........171
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................177
detergent in fuel .....................172
filling your vehicle
with fuel ...........................170,173
gauge .........................................12
quality ......................................172
running out of fuel .................172
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................170
Fuses ...................................125,126
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ..............174,175,176,177
Gauges .........................................12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
engine oil pressure gauge ........13
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................113
Hazard flashers .........................123
Headlamps
aiming ......................................183
Index
200

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Engine oil
capacity-gasoline engine
(includes filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity-diesel
engineRefer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide
Supplement.
Tire size and pressure Refer to Safety Compliance Certification
Label on driver's door panel.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-gasoline
engine
1Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Coolant capacity-diesel
engine
1Refer to the7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct
Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide
Supplement.
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-4R70W
213.1L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-4R100
215.0L (15.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
1If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your engine coolant is orange in color, use Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant. Refer toAdding engine coolant, in the
Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCONtV approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your ªService Guideº to
determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
208