power steering FORD F250 2001 User Guide

belt minder .............................103
cleaning the safety
belts .................................106, 248
extension assembly ................102
for adults .............................94–97
for children .....................116–117
lap belt ....................................101
warning light and
chime .....................12, 14–15, 102
Safety seats for children ..........118
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................93
Seats ............................................89
child safety seats ....................118
cleaning ...................................248
Servicing your vehicle ..............197
Snowplowing .................4, 163–165
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................249, 256
Special notice ............................3, 5
ambulance conversions ..............4
diesel-powered vehicles .............3
four-wheel drive vehicles .......166
utility-type vehicles ....................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................253, 256
Speed control ..............................72
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle ........126, 128
jump starting ..........................191
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................77
T
Tachometer .................................18
Tailgate ........................................88Tires ...........................179, 222–224
changing ..........................179, 181
checking the pressure ............224
replacing ..................................225
rotating ....................................224
snow tires and chains ............226
tire grades ...............................223
treadwear ................................223
Towing .......................................157
trailer towing ..........................157
wrecker ....................................196
Traction-lok rear axle ...............134
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................217
Transmission .............................136
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................214
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................216
fluid, refill capacities ..............249
lubricant specifications ..253, 256
manual operation ....................139
Transmission control indicator
light ..............................................12
Trip odometer .............................18
Turn signal ............................13, 72
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................256
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................262
Vehicle loading ..........................154
Ventilating your vehicle ...........130
W
Warning chimes .....................14–15
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Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Engine oil (includes
filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label inside of
driver’s door
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONAT F.
Manual transmission
(5-speed)
23.2L (3.4 quarts). Use Synthetic MERCON
AT F.3
Manual transmission
(6-speed)25.5L (5.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
AT F.3
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity
2
16.7L (17.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCON
AT F.4
1
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
Filling station information
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