power steering FORD F150 1997 10.G Owners Manual

When descending a steep hill,
avoid sudden braking. Rapid
pumping of the brake pedal will
help slow the vehicle and still
maintain steering control.
When speed control is on and you
are driving uphill, your vehicle
speed may drop considerably,
especially if you are carrying a
heavy load.
If vehicle speed drops more than
15±25 km/h (8±14 mph), the speed
control will cancel automatically.
Resume speed with accelerator
pedal.
If speed control cancels after
climbing the hill, reset speed by
pressing and holding the SET
ACCEL button (to resume speeds
over 50 km/h (30 mph).
Automatic transmission may shift
frequently while driving up steep
grades. Eliminate frequent shifting
by shifting out of
D(Overdrive)
into D (Drive).
Driving on snow and ice
A 4WD vehicle has advantages
over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice
but can skid like any other vehicle.
Avoid sudden applications of
power and quick changes of
direction on snow and ice. Apply
the accelerator slowly and steadily
when starting from a full stop.
When braking, apply the brakes as
you normally would. In order to
allow the anti-lock brake system
(ABS) to operate properly, keep
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Engine minifuse panel
The minifuse panel is located
behind the power distribution box.
Location Amperage Description
1 5 Powertrain control module (PCM)
2 20 Trailer tow stop/turn lamps
3 - Not used
4 - Not used
5 - Not used
6 - Not used
CHANGING FLAT TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving,
do not apply the brakes heavily.
Instead, gradually reduce the
speed while holding the steering
wheel firmly. Move the vehicle to a
safe spot off to the side of the
road.
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4.2L engine
1. Battery
2. Engine oil filler
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Clutch fluid reservoir (if
equipped)
5. Brake master cylinder
6. Power distribution box
7. Engine coolant recovery
reservoir
8. Radiator cap
9. Air cleaner
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Automatic transmission fluid
dipstick (if equipped)
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11. Power steering fluid reservoir
12. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
ENGINE OIL
Oil specifications
Use WSS-M2C153±F motor oil
CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE
ENGINES by the American
Petroleum Institute.
Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30
viscosity and displaying the
American Petroleum Institute
certification mark are preferred for
your vehicle. They provide the best
engine performance, fuel economy
and engine protection for all
climates down to ±25ÉC (-15ÉF).
Do not use:
²ªnon-detergentº oils
²oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD,
SE, SF or SG
²additional engine oil additives,
oil treatments or engine
treatments
Additional engine oil additives, oil
treatments, or engine treatments
are never needed and could, under
certain conditions, lead to engine
damage which is not covered by
your Ford warranty.
Synthetic engine oils which are
CERTIFIED and of the preferred
viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter
must still be changed according to
the ªService Guide.º
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soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is
activated
²Pull off the road as soon as
possible.
²Immediately turn the engine off
to prevent severe engine
damage.
²Wait for the engine to cool.
²Check the coolant level.
CHECKING AND ADDING
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid
level at least twice a year.
1. Start the engine.
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2. When the engine coolant
temperature gauge reaches the
normal zone, turn the engine off.
3. Visually inspect the fluid level in
the power steering fluid reservoir.
4. Add power steering fluid until
the fluid level reaches MAX.
Use only fluid that meets Ford
specifications. Refer toCapacities
and specifications.
CHECKING AND ADDING
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking and adding automatic
transmission fluid (if equipped)
Service the automatic transmission
according to the scheduled
intervals in the ªService Guide.º
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
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FluidFord part
nameVehicle type Capacity
Axle; rearFord 26.03
cm (10.25 in)
Conventional
and Traction
Lok (2)F-250 3.3L (7.0 pts.)
Engine
coolantPremium
Cooling
System Fluid4.2L w/o A/C
4.2L with A/C
4.6L w/o A/C
4.6L with A/C
5.4L w/o A/C
5.4L with A/C14.9L (15.7 qts.)
16.4L (17.3 qts.)
16.9L (17.9 qts.)
18.4L (19.4 qts.)
16.9L (17.9 qts.)
18.3L (19.4 qts.)
Engine oil
1
Super
Premium
Motorcraft
Motor Oil
5W-304.2L
4.6L
5.4L5.7L (6.0 qts.)
5.7L (6.0 qts)
5.7L (6.0 qts.)
FuelUnleaded 87
octane4x2 Reg. Cab
4x2 SuperCab
4x4 Reg. Cab
4x4 SuperCab
Long Wheelbase94.6L (25.0 gal)
94.6L (25.0 gal)
92.7L (24.5 gal)
94.6L (25.0 gal)
113.6L (30.0 gal)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONT
Multi-purpose
AT FAll 2.3L (2.4 pts.)
Transfer
case
fluid
3(if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCONT
Multi-purpose
AT F4-wheel drive
transfer case1.9L (2.0 qts.)
Transmission
fluid;
automaticMotorcraft
MERCONT
Multi-purpose
AT F4R70W
E4OD (4x2)
E4OD (4x4)13.1L (13.9 qts.)
15.04L (15.9 qts.)
15.51L (16.4 qts.)
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FluidFord part name
or equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid and
clutch fluidHigh
Performance
DOT 3 brake
fluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Engine coolantPremium engine
coolantE2FZ-19549-AA
or BESE-M97B44-A
Engine oilSuper Premium
Motorcraft Motor
Oil 5W30XO-5W30-BSP
or QSPWSS-M2C153-F
Grease; body
hinges, latches
and seat tracks.Multi-Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-19584-AA
or
D7AZ-19584-AAESB-M1C93-A
or
ESB-M1C106-B
Grease;
transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots.
Brake and
clutch pedal
shaft.Premium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Parking brake
cableSpeedometer
cable lubricantE6TZ-19581-A ESF-M1C60-A
Power steering
fluid, transfer
case fluid and
transmission
fluid (manual
and automatic)Motorcraft
MERCONT
Multi-purpose
AT FXT-2-BDX or
QDXMERCONT
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateC9AZ-19550-AC
or BCESR-M17P5-A
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